Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 6.1% compared to 2011.
• Reduced waste generation by 8.1% compared to the previous year.
• Achieved zero landfill waste.
• Expanded ISO14001 certification to Harima Kasei Polymer Co., Ltd. Tokushima Plant and Harimatec Czech, s.r.o.

Social Achievements

• Implemented safety management section in Harima Kasei Co., Ltd.
• Launched safety management training programs.
• Improved employee safety and health through various initiatives.
• Received Miyagi Labor Standards Association Sendai Branch Director's Award for Sendai factory.

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned to a holding company structure in October 2012.
• Strengthened internal control systems and risk management.
• Implemented an e-learning education system for all employees.
• Established an external compliance reporting system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scattered accidents in chemical plants since 2011, impacting industry trust.
• Increased environmental complaints (2 cases).

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a new safety management section and implemented thorough safety measures.
• Strengthened risk assessment activities and implemented preventive measures.
• Improved internal audit level and enhanced the internal control system.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement operating standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Report Guidelines (2012 edition)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 (some overseas locations)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Environmentally friendly paints and coatings
• Halogen-free solder paste
• Low-melting-point lead-free solder paste
• Flexible substrate wiring silver paste

Awards & Recognition

• Miyagi Labor Standards Association Sendai Branch Director's Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Social
• Environmental
• Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Established "Green Procurement Operating Standards" to work with suppliers on environmental protection and improved environmental performance of products.
• Confirmed the non-use of minerals mined in the Congo and surrounding countries in raw materials.

Social Achievements

• Implemented a 5S activity to create a safe and comfortable workplace.
• Plasmine Technology, Inc. received the Safety and Health Facility Excellence Award from the Pine Chemical Association.
• Implemented a continuous improvement and suggestion activity involving all aspects of operations.
• Introduced a new half-day leave system for childcare purposes.
• Supported science and technology promotion, arts, and cultural activities through foundation activities.
• Sponsored the 8th Guangxi University Japanese Speech Contest.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a transparent personnel evaluation system that rewards effort and challenges.
• Introduced a Career Development Program Sheet (CDP sheet) to create a personnel development system that looks ahead to careers 10 years in the future.
• Implemented ISO9001 for quality management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Leakage and fire accidents at Harima Chemicals' Tokyo and Fuji plants in 2014 due to human error and equipment aging.
• Increasing accidents in chemical plants in recent years.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a group-wide "Accident Disaster Eradication Task Force" to focus on equipment improvements and "Know why" education.
• Implemented measures to prevent recurrence of accidents, including equipment improvements and employee retraining.
• Strengthened management systems.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement Operating Standards
• Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• CSR-focused procurement activities

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Safety and Health Facility Excellence Award (Plasmine Technology, Inc.)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Business Model
• Corporate Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Greenhouse gas emission reduction plan established
• Development of environmentally friendly water-based and solvent-free resins

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Strengthening of corporate governance in line with the Corporate Governance Code
• Climate change risk analysis and disclosure (TCFD compliant)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Spread of COVID-19
• Rise in raw material prices

Mitigation Strategies

• Consolidation and reorganization of domestic and overseas bases for efficiency improvement
• Increased investment in research and development for new product development

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Strengthening the supply chain to ensure stable procurement of raw materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Water-based and solvent-free resins
• Barrier coating agents that impart functionality to paper materials

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed