Climate Change Data

Hokkan Holdings Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,028,839 t-CO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:117,733 t-CO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:135,867 t-CO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:775,239 t-CO2e (2020)
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

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by approximately 12% in Hokkai Seikan and 10% in Nippon Canpack in 2020.
  • Achieved a 99.1% recycling rate for industrial waste at Hokkai Seikan.
  • Developed and launched a hot pack PET bottle using 100% recycled materials in 2019.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented super flextime system, allowing employees to manage their work hours flexibly.
  • Extended retirement age to 65 and established a system for employing employees over 60 as elder staff.
  • Introduced various support systems for childcare and nursing care.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Promotion Department in June 2021.
  • Established a Sustainability Committee to discuss important issues and set targets.
  • Implemented a third-party evaluation of the effectiveness of the board of directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • 30% reduction in Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 2030 (2019 baseline)
  • 20% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 (2019 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Reducing GHG emissions across the entire value chain.
  • Ensuring compliance with revised corporate governance code.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed original vitamin drinks to maintain business during pandemic and create new business opportunities.
  • Started calculating Scope 3 GHG emissions across the value chain.
  • Established a Sustainability Promotion Department and a Sustainability Committee to address ESG challenges.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainability procurement policy (implemented in May 2021), including surveys and evaluations of suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Changes in regulations and consumer preferences
Opportunities
  • Development of low-carbon products and technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled PET bottles, bio-based PET bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Cogeneration Award 2017 (Nippon Canpack)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:707,926 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:110,902 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:80,543 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:516,481 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:13,560,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:64,853 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Rights
  • Employee Well-being
  • Climate Change
  • Product Safety and Quality
  • Information Management
  • Community Relations
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Corporate Governance
  • Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Scope1+2 GHG emissions reduced by 14.0% (2019 vs 2022)
  • Scope3 GHG emissions reduced by 0.8% (2019 vs 2022)
  • Water usage per unit reduced by 10% (2019 vs 2022) at Nippon Canpack
  • Introduced solar power generation systems at several locations
  • Simple incineration and landfill waste reduced from previous year

Social Achievements

  • Stress check participation rate of 100% (domestic companies)
  • Implemented various initiatives to support work-life balance
  • Launched a women's empowerment project
  • Continued efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Provided support for childcare and elderly care
  • Implemented various safety training programs

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee and Risk Management Committee
  • Acquired ISMS certification (JISQ27001: ISO/IEC27001)
  • Implemented a whistleblower system
  • Established internal reporting system with female lawyer

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (Scope 1 & 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (2019 baseline)
  • Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2030 (2019 baseline)
  • Zero waste to landfill and incineration by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% sustainability procurement by 2025
  • Reduce water usage per unit by 7% by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising energy costs and raw material prices due to the prolonged Ukraine conflict and yen depreciation
  • Intense price competition and customer in-house production in the container business
  • Shortage of skilled labor due to declining working-age population
  • Climate change related physical risks (e.g., natural disasters) and transition risks (e.g., carbon pricing)
  • Credit risk from business partners
Mitigation Strategies
  • Cost optimization and efficiency improvement through business restructuring and resource allocation
  • Development of new products and services
  • Active investment in securing and retaining valuable human resources
  • Strengthening business continuity plans (BCP) and risk management
  • Diversification of business operations
  • Promoting renewable energy and reducing resource consumption

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 340 suppliers surveyed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainability Procurement Policy and Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing
  • Regulations on GHG-intensive materials
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for environmentally friendly products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled PET bottles
  • Lightweight containers
  • Recycled cap materials

Awards & Recognition

  • Maebashi City Industrial Promotion and Social Contribution Excellent Company Award