Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (primarily CO2) through initiatives such as LED lighting, high-efficiency equipment, and improved production efficiency.
• Reduced industrial waste by focusing on waste reduction, sorting, and recycling.
• Achieved ISO14001:2015 certification at the Tsuchiura plant.

Social Achievements

• Established the Innovation Center in 2020 and the Monodukuri Office in 2022 to foster a better work environment.
• Implemented various initiatives to support diverse work styles, promoting work-life balance and annual paid leave.
• Provided various training programs, including those on compliance, harassment, and information security.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened corporate governance by establishing a Board of Directors with 3 outside directors and an Audit Committee.
• Revised internal reporting system in June 2022 to comply with the amended Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act.
• Established a comprehensive internal control system and risk management framework.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Severe conditions in the construction industry due to rising raw material prices and intensified sales competition.
• Supply chain disruptions and rising raw material prices.
• Rapid yen depreciation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on aggressive sales activities and productivity improvements.
• Continuous attention to raw material prices and supply chain conditions.
• Implementation of risk management strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Lonseal Purchasing Guidelines: Fair and equitable transactions, compliance with laws, social norms, and internal regulations, ethical conduct, and maintaining company credibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental Agency's Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (Tsuchiura plant), ISO 9001:2015, JIS Q 9100:2016

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Lonseal's initiatives contribute to these goals through resource conservation, greenhouse gas emission reduction, sustainable product development, and promotion of renewable energy.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Antiviral products
• High-durability products
• Heat-shielding products
• Lightweight products

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 46% compared to 2013 (Scope 1+2)
• Developed zero-energy cooling radiation cooling material SPACECOOL® for roofing sheets
• Improved recycling rate of waste materials

Social Achievements

• Established Innovation Center and Monozukuri Office
• Increased annual paid leave acquisition rate
• Implemented various initiatives for employee well-being and work-life balance
• Launched Lonp Technical School for PVC sheet waterproofing technicians

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened corporate governance by establishing an audit committee
• Established a compliance reporting system
• Implemented a risk management system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fluctuations in resource and energy prices
• Rising logistics and labor costs
• Shortage of skilled workers
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Price adjustments
• Government's drastic change mitigation measures
• Promotion of human capital investment
• Investment in aging production facilities and safety measures
• Collaboration with construction contractors for young worker training
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies
• CSR procurement guidelines

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Lonseal Group CSR Procurement Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environment Agency of Japan's Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, JIS Q 9100:2016

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Lonseal's products and initiatives contribute to these goals through resource efficiency, renewable energy adoption, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SPACECOOL®
• High-durability products
• Heat-shielding products
• Antiviral products
• Low-VOC products

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Rights
• Labor Practices
• Safety
• Environment
• Fair Trade
• Ethics
• Quality
• Information Security
• Community Engagement

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with laws and international norms
• Respect for human rights and labor standards
• Environmental protection
• Fair trade practices
• Ethical conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities