NIPPON DENSETSU KOGYO CO., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,004 t-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2, 2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:233,162 t-CO2e/year (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization and GX
- Resource Circulation and Waste
- Safety and Quality
- Social Infrastructure
- Human Resources
- Human Rights and Diversity
- Health Management
- Innovation
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope1+2) by 32.9% from 2013 to 2023 (6,004t-CO2 in 2023)
- Achieved 100% ZEB (Net-Zero Energy Building) certification for NDK Sendai Higashi Building and ZEB Ready for NDK Sendai Building.
- Industrial waste recycling rate of 74.3% in 2023, aiming for over 80% by 2026 and 90% by 2027.
- Annual power generation of 1,622 MWh from Nippon Densetsu Shiraoi-machi Kawazoe Solar Farm in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Zero serious accidents and work-related accidents in 2024.
- Customer satisfaction score of 4.6/5.
- Implementation of various initiatives to support work-life balance for employees with children and those providing care.
- Male employee childcare leave acquisition rate of 51.7% in 2023.
- Continued certification as a Health & Wellbeing Management Excellent Company.
- Employee satisfaction improvement through initiatives like 'Working Happiness Dialogue' and 'Good Job System'.
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned from a company with a board of auditors to a company with an audit committee in 2016.
- Strengthened corporate governance through the appointment of independent outside directors.
- Regularly held meetings of the board of directors, audit committee, and management conference.
- Implemented an internal reporting system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve over 80% industrial waste recycling rate by 2026 and 90% by 2027.
- Increase women in management positions to be equal to men by 2031.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope1+2) by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2013).
Environmental Challenges
- Increased cost burden due to carbon tax introduction.
- Supply chain disruptions due to typhoons and floods.
- Decreased work efficiency due to summer heat.
- Shortage of personnel due to worsening working environment.
- Ensuring the effectiveness of the board of directors.
Mitigation Strategies
- Shifting to renewable energy and implementing energy-saving measures.
- Developing disaster response systems and expanding BCP plans.
- Strengthening measures to improve the working environment and prevent heatstroke.
- Continuously reviewing measures to avoid the impact of labor environment deterioration.
- Improving the effectiveness of the board of directors through various measures, including increasing the number of female directors and expanding communication with external stakeholders.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons and floods
- Summer heat
Transition Risks
- Carbon tax introduction
Opportunities
- Increased demand for renewable energy-related construction.
- Increased demand for ZEB and building renovations.
- Increased investment in railway infrastructure due to modal shift.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SDGs, GRI Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Various SDGs are mentioned in relation to the material topics.
The report details how various initiatives contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Health & Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2024