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Announcement of "SBT Certification Acquisition" by Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd.

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Published Apr 1, 2026 7:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 9:38 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Chugoku Bank has announced that Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd.
has obtained SBT certification for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, calculated using the GHG Protocol.
The bank provided consulting services to support the company's decarbonization efforts and will continue to assist them in achieving their goals.

Chugoku Bank has announced that Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. has obtained SBT certification for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, calculated using the GHG Protocol. The bank provided consulting services to support the company's decarbonization efforts and will continue to assist them in achieving their goals. Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer of refractory materials, is committed to carbon neutrality and contributing to a sustainable society.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000166651.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 1, 2026

Chugoku Bank (Okayama City, President: Sadahito Kato) has been offering its "Chugoku Bank Decarbonization Consulting (※1)" service since August 18, 2022, to support customers' efforts towards decarbonization. We are pleased to announce that Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), through this service, has calculated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 (※3) greenhouse gas emissions based on the GHG Protocol (※2), and its set reduction targets have obtained SBT (※4) certification (for small and medium-sized enterprises). The Bank will continue to provide ongoing support to the Company in achieving its stated reduction targets through various solution menus and other offerings.

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FAQ

What service does Chugoku Bank offer to support decarbonization efforts by its customers?

Chugoku Bank offers the 'Chugoku Bank Decarbonization Consulting' service, which has been available since August 18, 2022, to support customers' decarbonization initiatives.

Which company has successfully obtained SBT certification through Chugoku Bank's consulting service?

Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. has obtained SBT certification for small and medium-sized enterprises through Chugoku Bank's decarbonization consulting service.

What greenhouse gas emissions scopes were calculated by Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. for SBT certification?

Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. calculated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol for SBT certification.

What standard was used by the company to calculate its greenhouse gas emissions for certification?

The company used the GHG Protocol to calculate its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions as part of the SBT certification process.

What type of SBT certification did Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. achieve?

Nihon Tokushu Rōzai Co., Ltd. achieved SBT certification specifically designated for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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