株式会社カネミツ
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Carbon Intensity:CO2 emissions intensity reduction target of 53% by March 2026 (Kanemitsu Co., Ltd. Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutral
- Social Issues
- Human Capital Management
- Diversity
- Cybersecurity
- Quality Improvement
- Safety and Health
- Community Engagement
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Scope1 & 2 CO2 emissions intensity reduction target increased to 53% by March 2026 (compared to March 2014)
- Installation of solar panels at Kasi No. 5 factory in July 2023
- Establishment of Energy Management Committee in April 2023
- 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) promotion month in November 2023
- Paperless initiatives through electronic approval and RPA systems
Social Achievements
- Launched a project to discuss human capital management
- Certified as a Health Promoting Company in 2023
- Continued improvement activities for a work environment where people can work regardless of age, gender, or nationality
- Implementation of various initiatives to improve work-life balance, including birthday and anniversary holidays
- Introduced a benefit station for employees and their families
- Certified as an 'Akashi Childcare Support Company' in November 2023
- Active participation in community activities such as planting activities in Akashi Park and cleaning activities in Nagasaki
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of an Energy Management Committee
- Implementation of a cybersecurity training program
- Regular safety and health committee meetings
- Implementation of internal reporting system
- Establishment of nomination and compensation committees
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity by 53% by March 2026 (Kanemitsu Co., Ltd. Scope 1 & 2)
Environmental Challenges
- Rising raw material prices and logistics issues
- Decreased pulley demand in the Chinese market due to rapid EV adoption
- Challenges in achieving carbon neutrality targets due to changes in product composition at Matsumoto Seiko Co., Ltd.
Mitigation Strategies
- Production efficiency improvements
- Expanded use of virtual simulation design (KAVS)
- Increased use of renewable energy
- Effective use of scrap
- Factory layout review and daily improvement activities at Matsumoto Seiko Co., Ltd.
- LED lighting and efficient consolidation of production equipment at Tsumura Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight products through unique manufacturing processes
- xEV components
Awards & Recognition
- Health Promoting Company 2023