Climate Change Data

青山商事株式会社

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:53,102 t-CO2e/year (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:49 t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:53,102 t-CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Calculation underway
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:110,674 MWh/year
Water Consumption:129,218 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,503 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Work Style Reform and Women's Empowerment
  • Governance Enhancement
  • Human Rights
  • Labor Safety and Health
  • Fair Trade

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 37.6% compared to FY2013 (Scope 2)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 35.1% compared to FY2013
  • Achieved Eco Mark certification (Japan's largest number of certified stores in the business wear industry)

Social Achievements

  • Received 'Health & Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2022' certification (third consecutive year)
  • Received 'Erushi' certification (second stage) for promoting women's empowerment
  • Received 'Kurumin' certification for supporting employees with childcare
  • Received 'Tomonin' symbol mark for supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Risk Management Committee and Risk Management Department
  • Implemented a compliance hotline
  • No major compliance violations reported

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the percentage of women in management positions to 10% or more by FY2024
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% from FY2013 levels by FY2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Risks from unexpected events (economic downturn, natural disasters, competition, etc.)
  • Climate change-related risks (extreme weather, regulatory changes)
  • Sustainability-related risks (human rights issues in the supply chain)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a Risk Management Committee and Risk Management Department to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
  • Implemented disaster preparedness measures and training
  • Strengthened compliance measures and internal reporting systems
  • Promoted responsible procurement practices and supplier engagement

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 15 Sedex registered factories (as of September 2022)

Responsible Procurement
  • Group Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (heavy rainfall, floods, high tides, droughts, wildfires)
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes (e.g., bans on plastic products)
  • Changes in consumer preferences due to climate change
Opportunities
  • Development and sales of products with features like heat protection, cool touch, and lightweight materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: Eco Mark, ISO 14001 (not implemented)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

The company's ESG initiatives are aligned with the UN SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cool biz and warm biz clothing lines
  • Eco-friendly fabrics (e.g., Guabello fabrics, ELANCO fabrics)
  • Recycled materials for products

Awards & Recognition

  • Eco Mark Award 2020 (Excellent Award and Eco of the Year)
  • SONORA Plate Green Leaf Award (2017)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:49,461 t-CO2e/year (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,094 t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:49,461 t-CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:445,696 t-CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% at headquarters and some centers (as of April 2023)
Total Energy Consumption:1,045,740 thousand kWh/year
Water Consumption:109,903 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,547 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Work Style Reform and Women's Empowerment
  • Governance Enhancement
  • Human Rights
  • Labor Safety and Health
  • Fair Trade

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 41.7% compared to FY2013 (Scope 2)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 38.8% compared to FY2013
  • Received Eco Mark certification in March 2020 (largest number of certified stores in Japan)
  • Received Eco-Mark Award 2020 Excellent Award and Eco of the Year Award in 2020

Social Achievements

  • Received 'Health Promoting Company' certification in 2023 (fourth consecutive year)
  • Received 'Erushi' certification (second stage) in August 2021
  • Received 'Kurumin' certification in August 2021
  • Acquired 'Tomonin' symbol mark in August 2020
  • Women's management ratio reached 10% in FY2022
  • Implemented various initiatives to support work-life balance, including childcare and nursing care support

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee in 2023
  • Endorsed TCFD recommendations in April 2023
  • Implemented a robust risk management system
  • Established a compliance hotline for reporting misconduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to FY2013 by 2030
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
  • Increase women's management ratio to 12% or more by FY2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% compared to FY2013 (Scope 2) by FY2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change risks (physical risks like extreme weather, transition risks like regulatory changes)
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Human rights issues in the supply chain
  • Work-life balance challenges for employees
  • Maintaining high compliance standards
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented a human rights due diligence process
  • Strengthened risk management and compliance systems
  • Introduced various work-life balance initiatives
  • Provided regular compliance training

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 20 Sedex registered factories (as of March 31, 2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Group Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Promotion of Sedex registration among key suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, operational disruptions
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing, regulatory changes, shifts in customer preferences
Opportunities
  • Development and sales of environmentally friendly products, expansion of cool biz products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: Eco Mark, ISO 14064-3 (for GHG emissions)

Third-party Assurance: JQA (Japan Quality Assurance Organization)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

The report mentions alignment with SDGs but doesn't specify which goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cool biz and warm biz products
  • Products using Benberg® (Cupro) and ELANCO fabrics

Awards & Recognition

  • Eco-Mark Award 2020 Excellent Award
  • Eco of the Year Award 2020
  • SONORA Plate Green Leaf Award (2017)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:40,613 t-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:677 t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:39,936 t-CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:434,321 t-CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:18% (target for 2026)
Total Energy Consumption:893,650 GJ/year
Water Consumption:109,723 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,471 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Human Rights
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 52.3% compared to 2013 (Scope 1+2)
  • Achieved a CDP climate change score of A-
  • Received Eco Mark certification in 2020
  • Introduced carbon footprinting for select products in 2023

Social Achievements

  • Received 'Platinum Kurumin' certification in 2023 for childcare support
  • Received 'Erushi' certification in 2021 for women's empowerment
  • Received 'Kenko Keiei Yuryo Hojin' certification in 2024 for health management
  • Implemented various initiatives to support work-life balance, including flexible working hours and childcare support

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee in 2023
  • Implemented a robust risk management system
  • Established a compliance hotline
  • Conducted an effectiveness evaluation of the board of directors

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (Scope 1+2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 66% by 2030 (compared to 2013)
  • Increase renewable energy use to 66% by 2030
  • Increase women in management positions to 12.5% by 2026
  • Increase male parental leave rate to 60% by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 59% by 2026 (compared to 2013, Scope 1+2)
  • Increase renewable energy use to 18% by 2026

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
  • Customer harassment
  • Human rights risks in the supply chain
  • Work-life balance challenges for employees
  • Potential risks related to climate change (1.5°C and 4°C scenarios)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Established guidelines and training for handling customer harassment
  • Implemented human rights due diligence, including risk assessments and impact assessments
  • Introduced various work-life balance initiatives, including flexible working hours and childcare support
  • Developed BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and emergency response team for climate-related risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 23 Sedex registered suppliers (2024)

Responsible Procurement
  • Group Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sedex membership and promotion

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Droughts
  • Increased energy consumption due to higher temperatures
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing
  • Plastic regulations
  • Changes in customer preferences
  • GHG emission regulations
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for environmentally friendly products
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Expansion of cool biz and warm biz product lines

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: Eco Mark, ISO 14064-3 (Third-party assurance)

Third-party Assurance: Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

The report mentions alignment with SDGs but doesn't specify which goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products using recycled materials (ECOBLUE, recycled wool, recycled down), sustainable fabrics (Guabello, ELANCO, Benberg), and plant-based materials (kapok).

Awards & Recognition

  • Eco Mark Award 2020 (Excellent Award and Eco of the Year)
  • SONORA Plate Green Leaf Award (2017)