Clarion Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2005-04 to 2006-03)
Reporting Period: 2005-04 to 2006-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,920 tCO2e/year (domestic)
Water Consumption:53,000 m3/year (domestic)
Waste Generated:922 tons/year (domestic)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
- Compliance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero waste output at three domestic sites (recycling rate of 99% or more)
- Reduced waste output by 89.5% compared to fiscal 2004
- Reduced energy usage (converted to CO2) by 2%
- Implemented lead-free soldering in manufacturing processes for OEM products
- All components of 2006 European models verified as RoHS-compliant
Social Achievements
- Increased recruitment ratio of women from 19.1% in 2003 to 29.5% in 2005
- Implemented in-house recruitment system and FA system to encourage independent career formation
- Extended compliance programs to overseas subsidiaries and affiliates
- Various community investment activities in Japan and overseas (donations, volunteer work, educational support)
Governance Achievements
- Established a Compliance Committee chaired by the President
- Implemented a compliance management system based on Guiding Principles of Conducts and Behaviors
- Conducted regular compliance audits
- Established internal reporting channels (Compliance Consultation and Reporting Desk)
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Full-scale implementation of lead-free soldering in aftermarket products by 2007
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy usage by 4% (converted to CO2) by March 2009 from the fiscal 2004 level
- Reduce waste output by 20%
- Reduce use of office paper to 9,800 thousand sheets or less by March 2009
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition leading to price erosion
- Rising costs of distribution, advertisement, and sales promotion
- Larger production volume resulting in more usage and discharge of environmental pollutants
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic investments in development and capital expenditures
- Vigorous campaigns to boost sales
- Efforts to reduce the use of chemical substances in production
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Green Purchasing Guidelines
- Toxic Substances List
- Cooperation with suppliers to comply with RoHS and other regulations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 (two overseas plants)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lead-free solder products
- RoHS-compliant products