Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption by approximately 50 MWh per month at the Fuji City incinerator through the installation of an inverter for the induced draft fan.
• Participated in various environmental cleanup activities such as the Welcame Clean Operation and the Hamana Lake Clean Operation.

Social Achievements

• Obtained the Kurumin mark, a certification for companies supporting work-life balance.
• Donated old emergency supplies to the Food Bank Fujinokuni.
• Held the Midac Festival, engaging with local residents.

Governance Achievements

• Established a help line (internal reporting system) for reporting legal violations and internal irregularities.
• Developed a business continuity plan (BCP).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreasing efficiency in waste collection due to aging population and depopulation.
• Need for flexible approaches to waste management in response to changing societal needs (e.g., incorporating passenger transport into waste collection).

Mitigation Strategies

• Planning for a new final disposal site in Hamamatsu City.
• Developing efficient waste collection strategies.
• Exploring solutions like combined freight and passenger transport.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environment Agency of Japan's Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012 version)

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Kurumin mark

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity usage by 12.3% from 2014 to 2015 by installing inverter-controlled induced draft fans in the incineration facility.
• Achieved zero leakage accidents in collection and transportation operations through strengthened education and training.

Social Achievements

• Received Platinum Kurumin certification in August 2015, demonstrating commitment to supporting employees with childcare.
• Conducted manners and compliance training for all employees in February 2016 to improve ethical conduct.

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive risk management system and internal reporting system (Helpline).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The incident of illegal resale of food waste by industrial waste disposal operators in January 2016 highlighted the need for enhanced moral standards and compliance within the industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Conducted discussions among department managers and implemented manners and compliance training for all employees to improve ethical conduct and awareness.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Strict screening process for new suppliers, including document review, on-site inspections, and internal review.

Responsible Procurement

• Strict screening of suppliers to ensure proper waste disposal.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environment Agency of Japan's Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2012 version)

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum Kurumin certification
• Excellent driver awards from Hamamatsu East District Safe Driving Management Association

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved recycling rate of 66t/month at the crushing facility (target 59t/month)
• Obtained a patent for an odor control device effective against multiple odor components.
• Reduced energy consumption through heat recovery from incineration.

Social Achievements

• Maintained 100% female employee return rate after maternity leave.
• Implemented new personnel system based on role and grade to achieve equal pay for equal work.
• Conducted mental health workshops for employees.

Governance Achievements

• Established a risk management committee.
• Implemented an internal reporting system (helpline).
• Complied with the Corporate Governance Code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Tightening of regulations on waste plastic imports from China.
• Shortage of final disposal capacity.
• Need to improve understanding of the company's activities within the local community.

Mitigation Strategies

• Construction of a new controlled final disposal site (Okuno-yama no Mori Clean Center).
• Research into new waste treatment technologies.
• Strengthening community engagement through activities like clean-up campaigns and facility tours.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Strict screening before and annually for existing suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Fair and equitable transactions, ensuring appropriate waste disposal by suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental Report Guidelines (2018 edition), Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum Kurumin Certification (2015)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Community Engagement
• Employee Well-being
• Governance
• Resource Circulation

Environmental Achievements

• Opened Okuyama no Mori Clean Center, a large-scale management-type final disposal site with a capacity of 3,193,177㎥.
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 42% compared to 2020 (target).

Social Achievements

• Concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Urugimura Village in Nagano Prefecture to promote SDGs.
• Established the "MIDAC SDGs Support Group" to expand SDGs initiatives to the local community.
• Implemented the "MSLP (MIDAC Sustainable Life Point) system" to incentivize employee participation in SDGs.
• Concluded mutual support agreements with other waste disposal companies for pandemic and disaster response.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Promotion Committee in April 2022 to address sustainability challenges.
• Endorsed the TCFD recommendations in June 2022 and conducted scenario analysis on climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Implemented a new personnel system (role-based grading system) to support employee career development.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change risks (carbon tax, energy price hikes, reduced waste plastic volume, business suspension due to disasters).
• Physical risks from extreme weather events (flooding) impacting facilities.
• Transition risks from regulatory changes and market shifts (e.g., increased demand for environmentally friendly waste disposal).

Mitigation Strategies

• Scenario analysis to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
• Investment in energy-efficient vehicles and renewable energy.
• Strengthening disaster preparedness and business continuity plans (BCP).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Strict screening of suppliers before and during transactions.

Responsible Procurement

• Strict criteria for selecting suppliers, including financial stability, ethical conduct, and absence of ties to anti-social forces.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding, extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Carbon tax, energy price hikes, reduced waste plastic volume

Opportunities

• Fuel cost reduction through fuel-efficient vehicles.
• Electricity cost reduction through improved power generation efficiency.
• Expansion of plastic recycling business.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

MIDAC's waste disposal and resource circulation activities contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

• Excellent Award, Hamamatsu City Corporate CSR Activity Awards (2022)