Climate Change Data

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