Consideration of Carbon Neutrality and Carbon Recycling
First written in FY2021. 1 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2024.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25% by fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2013)"; "Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050」
The company has reaffirmed its targets of reducing CO2 emissions by at least 25% by fiscal 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25% by fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2013)"; "Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050」
In addition to carbon neutrality by 2050, the company clearly stated an interim target of reducing CO2 emissions by at least 25% by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2013. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its decarbonisation efforts, the Group will pursue carbon neutrality by 2050 through (1) reducing CO2 emissions through eco-processes, including the in-house consumption of gas generated by coke ovens and the conversion of recovered heat into electricity and steam; (2) offsetting carbon through CO2 absorption by forests owned by Group companies, which own approximately 4,200 hectares of forest in Hokkaido, and through the use of CCUS (CO2 capture, utilisation and storage) technologies; and (3) considering carbon-free energy businesses, including hydrogen production and sales and solar power generation.」
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the company listed specific measures including the use of coke oven gas and recovered heat, approximately 4,200 hectares of forest, CCUS, and hydrogen and solar power generation. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In response to the Japanese government's policy of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the Group has established a Carbon Recycling Office as an organisation reporting directly to the president to advance carbon-neutral initiatives across the Group, including the issues described above.」
Against the backdrop of the 2050 carbon-neutral policy, the company established an organisation reporting directly to the president to consider carbon neutrality and carbon recycling across the Group.