Tokai Carbon Co Ltd

Common Name
Tokai Carbon
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,625
Ticker
5301
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese company specializing in the production of carbon and graphite products. Its primary function is to manufacture high-quality carbon materials for various ...

Tokai Carbon's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Tokai Carbon completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Tokai Carbon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Tokai Carbon's Integrated Report 2023
a. Tokai Carbon's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Tokai Carbon's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tokai Carbon amounted to 2,218,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tokai Carbon decreased by 7.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Tokai Carbon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e-11%-16%+13%-3%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tokai Carbon's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tokai Carbon were 1,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Tokai Carbon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Tokai Carbon's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokai Carbon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Tokai Carbon's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 318,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Tokai Carbon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Tokai Carbon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 49.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokai Carbon's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 18.67% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Tokai Carbon use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Tokai Carbon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Tokai Carbon's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported 1,649,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Tokai Carbon includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e+47357%-51%-1%+13%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,649,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 82.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Tokai Carbon reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 23,457.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Tokai Carbon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tokai Carbon disclose?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,188,000 tCO₂e (72.04%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 288,000 tCO₂e (17.47%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 99,000 tCO₂e (6%)

Tokai Carbon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(6.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(17.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(72.0%)

Insights into Tokai Carbon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,900,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,573 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 738.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Tokai Carbon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDUBEYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,360,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,714Scope 1 Intensity: 904.63 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 105.37 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,675,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,111Scope 1 Intensity: 260.44 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2023Scope 1: 75,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,822Scope 1 Intensity: 19.63 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 83,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,200Scope 1 Intensity: 8.22 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2023Scope 1: 91,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,137Scope 1 Intensity: 42.82 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2023Scope 1: 573,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,544Scope 1 Intensity: 75.95 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2022Scope 1: 624,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,667Scope 1 Intensity: 110.12 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,794Scope 1 Intensity: 193.34 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 715,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 121.91 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2022Scope 1: 31,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,397Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 20.58 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,153,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,851Scope 1 Intensity: 649.91 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 367,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 84.55 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,748,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,522Scope 1 Intensity: 316.57 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,139Scope 1 Intensity: 37.19 tCO2e/$MMaruichi Steel TubeYear: 2022Scope 1: 45,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,838Scope 1 Intensity: 24.84 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Metal MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,724,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,544Scope 1 Intensity: 180.63 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,573Scope 1 Intensity: 738.34 tCO2e/$M

How does Tokai Carbon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 738.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 105.37 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Tokai Carbon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Tokai Carbon ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Tokai Carbon among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Tokai Carbon's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Tokai Carbon reported a total carbon footprint of 3,867,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.22% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Tokai Carbon's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 49.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 42.64%. a

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