Key Takeaways
- Toyota Tsusho has joined RE100, committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2040.
- The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, and achieve net zero across all scopes by 2050.
- Initiatives will include installing solar panels and adopting energy management systems globally.
Toyota Tsusho Joins RE100 Global Initiative
Toyota Tsusho Corporation has officially joined RE100, a global initiative aiming for 100% renewable electricity in business operations. This decision supports its ongoing sustainability efforts highlighted in its Carbon Neutrality Declaration and Net Zero Declaration.
Increased environmental commitments began in July 2021 with the Carbon Neutrality Declaration, followed by a more recent Net Zero Declaration in July 2025, which received Science Based Targets (SBT) validation. With the goals targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030—compared to 2019 levels—Toyota Tsusho is also setting its sights on achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
Joining RE100 aligns with the company’s strategic objective to switch to 100% renewable energy by 2040. To realize this vision, Toyota Tsusho plans to implement a variety of measures, including the installation of solar panels at its factories and the introduction of innovative energy management systems. The firm will facilitate the use of renewable energy across its operations both in Japan and abroad, promoting technologies such as storage batteries and environmental values, which include non-fossil fuel certificates.
Support for Toyota Tsusho’s entry into RE100 comes from the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP), a coalition focused on establishing a sustainable, decarbonized society. Toyota Tsusho is dedicated to contributing positively to this vision, aiming to fulfill its mission of “passing on a better Earth to the children of the future.”
The company has set ambitious targets for its greenhouse gas emissions, as reflected in its detailed reduction plan. A breakdown shows the intention to use 100% renewable energy for electricity by 2040, reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, and decrease Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% during the same timeframe. Ultimately, the aim is to achieve comprehensive net-zero emissions, entailing a reduction of 95% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and over 90% in Scope 3 by 2050. The transition will also necessitate the neutralization of residual emissions through various means, including atmospheric removal and permanent storage.
For more details on Toyota Tsusho’s climate change initiatives, interested parties can visit their official sustainability page.
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