Pioneering Sustainability: Teijin Carbon Published Its First Sustainability Report
09. September 2025 | News
Teijin Carbon has published Sustainability Report 2024, sending a strong signal for climate-friendly innovation. From CO₂-reduced high-performance fibers to digital product passports, the company’s advanced materials help transform entire industries.
Teijin Carbon has published Sustainability Report 2024, sending a strong signal for climate-friendly innovation. From CO₂-reduced high-performance fibers to digital product passports, the company’s advanced materials help transform entire industries.
Wuppertal, Germany, September 9, 2025 – 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 CO₂ reduction compared to conventional carbon fibers, and the introduction of a digital product passport (DPP) 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 CO₂ 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/
About Teijin Carbon
Teijin Carbon, a subsidiary of the Teijin Group, specializes in the development and production of carbon fibers and carbon fiber-based materials. Under the brands Tenax™ and Tenax Next™, Teijin Carbon offers high-performance material solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, civil engineering and sporting goods.
Teijin’s carbon fibers enable the creation of lightweight yet incredibly strong components – about a quarter of the weight of steel while offering ten times the strength. They also excel in fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical stability, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.
Teijin Carbon has production facilities in Japan, the United States, Germany and Vietnam, and sales offices all around the world. For further information please visit: www.teijincarbon.com.
About the Teijin Group
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: high-performance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 150 companies employing 20,000 people. Teijin is committed to its Purpose, “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet.” Teijin works together with employees and external partners to achieve its Long-Term Vision, “To be a company that supports the society of the future.” Teijin posted consolidated revenue of JPY 1,005.5 billion and total assets of JPY 1,061.3 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Visit www.teijin.com
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