Hochiki Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31, 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31, 2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31)
Reporting Period: 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:575 tons
Renewable Energy Share:3.7%
Total Energy Consumption:1,126,000 kWh
Waste Generated:143,085 kg
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Quality
- Compliance
- Environmental Protection
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Installed wind and solar power generation facilities at Miyagi factory, aiming to cover 5% of electricity usage.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 4,720 kg compared to the previous year.
- Reduced waste by 4,720 kg compared to the previous year.
- Implemented green curtains at headquarters, Miyagi, and Kumamoto offices to reduce electricity consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Used envelopes made from thinned wood to contribute to forest conservation.
Social Achievements
- Participated in the Meguro Station Area Evacuation Difficulty Countermeasures Council.
- Provided a location for radio calisthenics and conducted blood donation activities in Machida.
- Organized company-wide compliance reinforcement month.
- Conducted compliance training for employees and partner companies.
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including promoting paid leave usage and providing support for health management.
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened compliance promotion system by establishing risk management and compliance promotion managers in major departments.
- Revised internal regulations and rebuilt risk management and compliance systems to enhance response capabilities.
- Established a reliability testing center to ensure product quality and safety.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Ensuring product quality and safety despite meeting standards and undergoing testing.
- Maintaining business continuity in the face of natural disasters.
- Maintaining compliance in a changing regulatory environment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a reliability testing center to conduct objective tests and identify potential issues.
- Developed a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and implemented Business Continuity Management (BCM) to minimize damage and ensure business continuity during disasters.
- Strengthened compliance promotion system through various initiatives, including training, communication, and internal regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Reporting Period: 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:647 tons/year (CO2)
Renewable Energy Share:1.7% (Miyagi factory)
Total Energy Consumption:1,095,000 kWh/year
Waste Generated:116,627 kg/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Compliance
- Safety
- Environmental Sustainability
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by an unspecified amount (647 tons in 2017)
- Reduced electricity consumption (1,095,000 kWh in 2017)
- Reduced waste by 7,784 kg compared to the previous year
- Implemented green curtain initiatives for energy saving
- Promoted paperless initiatives
- Recovered approximately 14 tons of nickel-cadmium batteries
- Utilized renewable energy (solar and wind) accounting for 1.7% of total energy use at Miyagi factory
Social Achievements
- Participated in community initiatives such as coastal forest regeneration and support for disaster-affected areas
- Engaged in community support activities (e.g., donating a mini firetruck to Shinagawa Fire Station)
- Conducted safety training for employees and contractors
- Implemented compliance training programs
- Supported employee well-being through initiatives like health checkups and mental health support
- Promoted work-life balance through initiatives like no-overtime days and flexible work arrangements
Governance Achievements
- Established a Risk Management and Compliance Committee
- Developed and implemented a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Strengthened internal controls and compliance systems
- Distributed compliance handbooks and conducted regular compliance training
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining high compliance standards
- Ensuring business continuity during disasters
- Reducing environmental impact of operations
- Promoting work-life balance for employees
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthened risk management and compliance systems
- Developed and implemented a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and conducted regular training exercises
- Implemented various environmental initiatives to reduce emissions and waste
- Promoted work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and employee well-being programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance training for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Reporting Period: 2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:446 tons
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:1.73%
Total Energy Consumption:893,000 kWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:133,792 kg
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Environmental Conservation
- Human Resource Development
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by an unspecified amount through LED lighting, optimized air conditioning settings, and Cool Biz initiatives.
- Implemented green curtain initiatives to reduce building temperature.
- Promoted paperless meetings to reduce paper usage.
- Increased the number of hybrid company cars.
- Recovered approximately 14 tons of nickel-cadmium batteries for recycling.
Social Achievements
- Participated in the coastal forest regeneration project.
- Sponsored Vegalta Sendai's CSR activities.
- Participated in the Shinagawa Fire Brigade.
- Registered employees as disaster relief volunteers.
- Conducted workshops at the Monozukuri Experience Stadium.
- Held lectures at Tohoku Gakuin University and Iwate University.
- Participated in the Meguro Station area homeward-bound difficulty countermeasure council.
- Conducted cleanup activities around the Miyagi factory.
- Participated in fire hydrant snow removal volunteer work.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Risk Management and Compliance Committee.
- Established risk control departments for each type of risk.
- Appointed risk management and compliance promotion managers to major departments.
- Held Risk Management and Compliance Promotion Manager Meetings.
- Established a Compliance Promotion Enhancement Month.
- Implemented compliance training for employees and partner companies.
- Distributed compliance support tools and posters.
- Published a compliance handbook.
- Posted risk and compliance communications on the intranet.
- Conducted BCP training exercises.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance training for partner companies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Guidelines (3.1 version)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Machida factory), ISO 9001 (Miyagi factory)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed