Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03, 2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:58,435 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:328 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:642 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:57,465 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Capital
Environmental Achievements
- Aim to reduce GHG emissions by 30% (compared with fiscal 2018) by fiscal 2025 under Scope 1 and 2. GHG emissions (Fiscal 2022): Scope 1: 328 t-CO2 (0.6%), Scope 2: 642 t-CO2 (1.1%), Scope 3: 57,465 t-CO2 (98.3%), Total: 58,435 t-CO2
Social Achievements
- Percentage of new hires that are women: 38.8%
- Various initiatives promoting work-life balance (childcare leave, working from home, flexible working hours)
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned to a Company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee
- Appointed two Outside Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit & Supervisory Committee Members) and two Outside Directors who are Audit & Supervisory Committee Members
- Established a Nomination and Remuneration Advisory Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% (compared with fiscal 2018) by fiscal 2025 under Scope 1 and 2
Environmental Challenges
- Soaring resource and energy costs due to geopolitical risks and yen devaluation
- Competition in technological development and pricing in the gaming market
- Rapid global shift to cashless transactions
- Changes in laws and regulations governing gaming and amusement machines
- Risks related to R&D investments
- Country risks related to overseas business development
- Risks related to procurement of parts and materials
- Risks related to inventories
- Risks related to procurement of funds
- Risks related to information security
- Risks related to bad debt on trade receivables
- Risks related to international taxes
- Risks related to intellectual property rights
- Risks related to environmental laws and regulations
- Risks related to the validity of banknotes
- Risks related to the rapid development of cashless payments
- Risks related to retirement benefit obligations
- Risks related to M&A and business & capital alliances
- Risks related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases
Mitigation Strategies
- Measures for rapidly restoring business in line with economic recoveries
- Diversifying product lineup to include system products that contribute to labor savings and operation automation
- Swift and efficient business activities in regions with sales subsidiaries
- Development of new products and marketing activities
- Up-front investments to expand into new business areas
- Improving cash flow and operational efficiency
- Securing multiple channels for procuring parts
- Thorough credit management for trade receivables
- Applying for APAs (advance pricing agreements) to avoid tax risks
- Actively working to protect intellectual property rights
- Making products that comply with environmental laws and regulations
- Readily revising software and providing support for products
- Conducting due diligence on target companies before M&A
- Maintaining a certain amount of inventories to meet market needs
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Impact on production activities due to natural disasters and infectious diseases
Transition Risks
- Rising raw material prices
- Changes in the market (carbon tax, higher fuel and power costs)
- Strengthening of laws and regulations
Opportunities
- Development of products that meet the increasing demand for low-carbon products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC
Reporting Period: 2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:750 t-CO2 (FY2024)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
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
- Climate Change
- Human Capital
Environmental Achievements
- Aiming to reduce GHG emissions by 30% (compared with fiscal 2018) by fiscal 2025 under Scope 1 and 2.
Social Achievements
- Percentage of new hires that are women: 38.8%
- Percentage of full-time employees that are women: 16.6%
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Percentage of full-time employees that are women: 20% by 2032
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% (compared with fiscal 2018) by fiscal 2025 under Scope 1 and 2.
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed