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Pioneering sustainability: Teijin Carbon published its first Sustainability Report

Teijin Carbon has published Sustainability Report 2024, sending a strong signal for climate-friendly innovation. From CO?-reduced high-performance fibers to digital product passports, the company’s advanced materials help transform entire industries.

Teijin Carbon, a global leader in high-performance carbon fiber materials, today announced the release of its first sustainability report. Guided by the purpose “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet” the report outlines the company’s strategic actions to advance climate protection, the circular economy and social responsibility across its global operations.

The report highlights Teijin Carbon’s role in enabling sustainable transformation in key industries such as aerospace, industry, civil engineering, marine, defense, energy and sports. Among the most notable achievements are the launch of Tenax Next™, a new product line offering up to 35 percent CO? reduction compared to conventional carbon fibers, and the introduction of a digital product passport (:) to ensure full transparency and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

“Our carbon fibers empower lighter, more-durable, and energy-efficient designs – making a direct contribution to decarbonization,” says Tetsuya Ito, General Manager of the Teijin Carbon Business Group. “Together with our partners, we are setting new standards for responsible high-performance materials.”

Sustainability is deeply embedded at the group level. Akimoto Uchikawa, President and CEO of the Teijin Group, emphasizes: “Through our work at Teijin, we strive to ensure that every innovation meets the needs of today and respects the world of tomorrow. Working towards a circular, sustainable economy is key to doing both.”

The report follows the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and includes validated key performance indicators (KPIs) on CO? emissions, water and energy usage, waste management, and social and ethical standards. Teijin Carbon is certified under ISCC PLUS, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001, underscoring its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.

With this report, Teijin Carbon reaffirms its position as a responsible innovation leader and invites customers, partners and the public to join in shaping a sustainable future.

Download the full report at: https://www.teijincarbon.com/sustainability/




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