50% CO2 Reduction by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050
First written in FY2023. 1 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「As the company now expects to achieve ahead of schedule its target, aligned with Japan’s NDC (nationally determined contribution), of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2013, it has raised its target to 100,000 tonnes or less of CO2 emissions in fiscal 2030, a 68% reduction from fiscal 2013, and net zero by 2050, and is actively pursuing these goals across the Group.」
The company raised its target from the previous 50% reduction in fiscal 2030 to CO2 emissions of 100,000 tonnes or less in fiscal 2030, representing a 68% reduction from fiscal 2013, while maintaining its net-zero target for 2050. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The company expects to achieve ahead of schedule its target of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared with fiscal 2013. The Group will continue promoting initiatives toward achieving net zero by 2050.」
Against the backdrop of lower emissions following the withdrawal from the superabsorbent polymer business, the company expects to achieve the 50% reduction target for 2030 ahead of schedule and continues to pursue its net-zero policy for 2050. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also decided to withdraw from the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) business in fiscal 2023. As a result, the business portfolio changed significantly, making it possible to substantially reduce CO2 emissions from the company’s own facilities from fiscal 2024 onward, and the company expects to achieve its target of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2013 ahead of schedule. The Group will continue promoting initiatives toward achieving net zero by 2050.」
Following the portfolio changes resulting from the withdrawal from the SAP business, the company expects to achieve its target of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2030 ahead of schedule. The target of net zero by 2050 remains in place. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, while also aiming to reduce emissions across the entire supply chain toward the targets set out in the Sustainability Action Plan of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared with fiscal 2013 and net zero by 2050, the Group will pursue these initiatives actively across the Group.」
The company identified the climate targets of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared with fiscal 2013 and net zero by 2050 as an independent theme for the first time. It cited CCU, green hydrogen, solar power generation, cogeneration and fuel conversion as measures.