JAMCO Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2017-04 to 2018-03, 2019-04 to 2020-03, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Organizational governance
- Human rights
- Labor practices
- Environment
- Fair business practices
- Consumer issues
- Community involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Acquired environmental management system certifications in Mitaka and Tachikawa
- Reduced waste and improved recycling rate through 3R initiatives
- Properly managed and disposed of PCB waste
Social Achievements
- Received 2016 Airbus Supplier Support Rating Award
- Awarded 2015 Boeing Supplier of the Year
- Implemented various work-life balance support systems
- Exceeded the statutory employment rate of people with disabilities
- Promoted diversity in the workplace through the General Employer Action Plan
Governance Achievements
- Established a CSR Committee to manage company-wide CSR activities
- Established a Compliance Committee and a Compliance Hotline
- Formulated a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Formulate Group’s CSR action plan
- Formulate human rights policies
- Formulate procurement policy
Environmental Challenges
- Growing social demands for CSR
- Need to strengthen CSR efforts throughout the supply chain
- Managing potential risks to the company, including crises
Mitigation Strategies
- Considering CSR procurement policy formulation in FY2017
- Established internal rules for crisis management and information management
- Established a Compliance Hotline for whistleblowing and consultation
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Green Procurement Standards
- Requesting suppliers to submit a pledge not to contain conflict minerals
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO26000
Certifications: ISO 14001
Awards & Recognition
- 2016 Airbus Supplier Support Rating Award
- 2015 Boeing Supplier of the Year
Reporting Period: 2017-04 to 2018-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.38% in FY2017 compared with FY2016 (4,914t vs 4,983t)
- Reduced energy consumption by 0.89% in FY2017 compared with FY2016
- Increased recycling rate to 88.7% in FY2017 from 84% in FY2016
- Reduced waste output at ISO-certified sites by 6.31% in FY2017 compared to FY2016
Social Achievements
- Formulated a human rights policy
- Implemented improvements to JAMCO’s working environment by signing a contract with a privately-run day-care center
- First female employee passed Class 1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Exam
- Exceeded the statutory employment rate of people with disabilities (2.49% vs 2.0%)
Governance Achievements
- Established a CSR Committee in April 2017
- Formulated a CSR procurement policy
- Established and operates a compliance hotline
- Designated a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy consumption by 1% or more compared with FY2016
Environmental Challenges
- Insufficient understanding of CSR within Group companies
- Disorganized CSR activities within Group companies
- Not meeting the target of at least 1% reduction in energy consumption due to the 24-hour operation of a Water-soluble Wastewater Treatment System
Mitigation Strategies
- Performed a survey of six main consolidated subsidiaries to understand the status of CSR
- Formulated FY2018 activity targets based on review results
- Shared information across the Group about standards for which efforts are already underway
- Implemented initiatives focused on “informing and raising awareness regarding CSR” and “CSR procurement”
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR procurement policy
- Green Procurement Standards
- Conflict minerals policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, ISO 14000
Certifications: ISO 14001
Awards & Recognition
- Environment Minister’s Award for Global warming Prevention Activity in the International Contribution Category (2017)
Reporting Period: 2019-04 to 2020-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Organizational governance
- Human rights
- Labor practices
- Environment
- Fair business practices
- Product safety/quality
- Community involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 7.7% compared with FY2019
- Reduced water usage by 17.2% compared to FY2019
- Reduced total waste discharge by 2.8% compared with FY2019
- Replaced 37 mercury vapor and fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED lighting
Social Achievements
- Achieved FY2020 target of 6 or more days of paid annual leave per employee
- Achieved FY2020 target of 10.34% assistant managerial positions held by women
- Reduced average monthly overtime hours per employee by 46% from FY2019
- Implemented telecommuting system for employees raising children, with 9 employees utilizing it in FY2020
- Participated in Tokyo Greenship Action for conservation activities
- Donated disaster preparedness supplies to the Tachikawa Council of Social Welfare
- Donated used stamps to a non-profit organization
Governance Achievements
- Established Sustainability Promotion Board (SPB)
- Established General Safety Promotion Department
- Implemented compliance training and conducted compliance survey of all officers and employees
- Revised regulations in response to amendment of Antimonopoly Act and laws concerning personal information
- Established and operates a compliance hotline
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Improve work-life balance through initiatives to increase the number of employees to participate in raising their children
- Build an environment that allows employees to balance work-life with childcare
- Increase the percentage of women assistant managers to 8 percent or more
- Maintain a 100% participation rate of childcare leave
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business operations and community outreach activities
- Meeting stringent requirements for installing observation equipment on Boeing 787 aircraft
- Addressing electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in CONTRAIL project
- Low CSR scores among contractors, particularly in Organizational Governance and CSR/Information Disclosure
Mitigation Strategies
- Revised BCP to include earthquakes, windstorms, floods, and tsunamis
- Established a specialist group for CONTRAIL project in Accessories Maintenance Center
- Implemented measures to prevent recurrence of defects during manufacturing and maintenance
- Revised the content of the Review of CSR Status in fiscal 2021 to better reflect actual conditions and encourage contractors to implement CSR initiatives
- Implemented online video conferences for compliance training during the pandemic
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Review of 31 key outsourced processing contractors
Responsible Procurement
- CSR Procurement Policy requiring compliance from suppliers
- Requests for suppliers of raw materials to submit a pledge that the materials do not contain conflict minerals
- Green Procurement Standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Large-scale weather-related events
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000:2010, ISO 14001:2015
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Aircraft cabin interior products for clean, hygienic environment (Project Blue Sky)
- Hands-free door knobs and handles for aircraft lavatory doors
Awards & Recognition
- Selection as One of 100 Best Global Niche Companies (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Human Rights
- Labor Practices
- Environment
- Community Involvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 7.7% compared to the previous year.
- Reduced water consumption by 17.2% compared to the previous year.
- Reduced total waste by 2.8% compared to the previous year.
- Conversion of 37 mercury and fluorescent lamps to LED lighting.
Social Achievements
- Achieved 100% year-end paid leave target (6 days or more).
- Increased the number of employees using the work-from-home system from 3 to 9.
- Reduced per capita monthly overtime hours by 46% compared to 2019.
- Achieved a female manager ratio of 10.34%, exceeding the target of 10%.
- Maintained a disability employment rate of 3.0% (exceeding the legal requirement of 2.3%).
- Implemented various work-life balance initiatives, including childcare support and work-from-home options.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Promotion Board.
- Strengthened information security measures, including email and password policies.
- Implemented a biometric authentication system for inspection records.
- Conducted regular compliance training and surveys.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (mentioned in relation to the Sustainability Promotion Board).
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (mentioned in relation to the Sustainability Promotion Board).
- Further promote work-life balance initiatives.
- Continue to improve information security.
- Maintain a female manager ratio of at least 10%.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Meeting increasingly stringent requirements for 787 aircraft integration in the CONTRAIL project.
- Balancing the need for higher accuracy in observation with the need to avoid interference with other systems in the CONTRAIL project.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a COVID-19 countermeasures headquarters.
- Implemented work-from-home policies and other measures to mitigate pandemic impacts.
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Established a dedicated team for the CONTRAIL project and collaborated closely with Boeing and the National Institute for Environmental Studies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 31 CSR surveys conducted (2020)
Responsible Procurement
- CSR Procurement Policy
- Green Procurement Standards
- Conflict Minerals Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Changes in environmental regulations and market shifts.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO26000, ISO14001
Certifications: ISO14001, ISO/IEC 27001, JIS Q 9100
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Various SDGs mentioned, but not specifically listed.
Jamco's CSR activities contribute to various UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Development of clean and hygienic cabin products (Project Blue Sky).
Awards & Recognition
- Selected as one of the 'Global Niche Top 100' companies (2020).
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 8.6% compared to FY2020
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 8.7% compared to FY2020
- Reduced total waste discharge by 1.1% compared to FY2020
- Replaced 998 mercury vapor and fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED lighting
Social Achievements
- Introduced a new attendance system to improve work-life balance, resulting in all employees taking at least 8 days of annual leave
- Increased the percentage of women in assistant managerial positions to 10.5%
- Implemented measures to obtain Kurumin certification
- Conducted human rights training for all officers and employees
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Promotion Board
- Established a Sustainability Promotion Office
- Strengthened information security management system
- Moved to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Increase percentage of women in management positions to 10% by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption by 1% or more compared with FY2021
- Reduce water usage to FY2020 levels or less
- Reduce waste emissions to FY2020 levels or less
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in water usage at ISO certified sites due to cooling equipment and road de-icing
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting data collection for CONTRAIL project and some business activities
- Overtime hours increased for some business groups due to sustained workload during the pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing water conservation measures
- Adapting CONTRAIL data collection strategies during the pandemic
- Strengthening measures to manage overtime hours, including alerting employees and supervisors when approaching maximum hours
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 49 companies surveyed in FY2021 using a common SAQ
Responsible Procurement
- Green procurement standards
- Requirement for business partners to observe procurement policy
- Conflict mineral policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Large-scale natural disasters
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, ISO 14001, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, JIS Q 9100, ISO/IEC 27001
Awards & Recognition
- Environment Minister's Award (2019)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- SDGs
Environmental Achievements
- Calculated Group-wide Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (10,284 t-CO2 in FY2022)
- Received a B- rating on CDP’s 2022 Climate Change List (3 ranks up from 2021)
Social Achievements
- Launched sustainability transformation program as a strategic pillar of JAMCO Vision 2030
- Announced Multi-stakeholder Policy on April 14, 2023
- Gave a presentation on sustainability activities at a Boeing symposium
Governance Achievements
- Pledged support for TCFD recommendations in November 2022
- Resumed dividend payments in FY2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Consolidated ordinary income ratio of 7% or more
- Equity ratio of 30% or more
- Consolidated ROA of 7% or more
- Consolidated dividend payout ratio of 20-30%
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic uncertainty due to inflation, energy prices, and the Ukraine crisis
- Supply chain disruptions due to the rapid reduction in demand during COVID-19
- Shortage of human resources during market recovery
- High volatility of the US dollar exchange rate
Mitigation Strategies
- Business process reforms to enhance production efficiency, improve quality, and grow profitability
- Cost-cutting measures and building a more solid business structure
- Strengthening spare parts supply capability
- Expanding production capacity and functions of factories in Japan and overseas
- Strengthening the global supply chain
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hands-free lavatory doors
- Use of far-ultraviolet light in lavatories
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by -2.8% compared to FY2022
- Reduced water consumption by -3.9% compared to FY2022
- Increased recyclable materials output by +1.5% compared to FY2022
Social Achievements
- Implemented various training programs including information security, supervisory personnel training, human rights training, and career development reviews.
- Improved uptake of paid leave to 100%
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce energy consumption by at least 1% compared to FY2022
- Reduce water consumption by 1% or more compared to FY2022
- Reduce waste emissions by 1% or more compared to FY2022
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: GRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed