Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:42,108 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,873 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:35,235 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,331 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0.3% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:893,322 GJ/year
Water Consumption:244,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:25,948 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Fair operating practices
- Consumer Issues
- Human Rights and Labor Practices
- Promoting social responsibility in the value chain
- Community involvement and development
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- 16% reduction in CO2 emissions basic unit compared to FY2014
- Achieved a recycling rate of 99.7% or over
- 40% reduction in VOC regulation emissions compared to FY2010
- Reduced energy consumption by 1.6% on the previous year
- Introduced a solar power generation facility at the Sagamihara Plant, estimating a CO2 reduction effect of 106 tonnes annually
Social Achievements
- Held Women’s Health Seminar for new executive staff and some levels, and introduced an annual leave-taking system by the hour for nursing and long-term care
- Implemented the work range expansions measures for employees with disabilities
- Achieved 2.3% employment rate of disabled persons by FY2020 (partially achieved)
Governance Achievements
- Full review of the Corporate Ethics Handbook, and data-sharing with all employees
- Conducted compliance awareness surveys targeting the head offices, and held a results briefing session for the management team
- Established a new Auditory and Supervisory Board Member Route within the Ethics Consultation Office, establishing a reporting route independent of management
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Long-term environmental vision to indicate what they want the Group to become in the future
Medium-term Goals:
- 10% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2019
- 5% improvement in energy consumption basic unit compared to FY2019
- 5% improvement in waste disposal basic unit compared to FY2019
- 20% reduction in office paper compared to FY2019
- 7% reduction in VOC emissions compared to FY2019
- 200% increase in sales of environmentally friendly products compared to FY2019
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve a 7% minimum of women occupying top management positions by FY2021
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining an environment comfortable for women to work in
- Securing the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individual employees
- Low productivity at work due to poor mental or physical condition
- Supply chain disruptions (implied due to COVID-19)
- Maintaining high recycling rates while managing fluctuations in workload
Mitigation Strategies
- Women’s Health Seminar for leaders and supervisory positions
- Kyodo Printing Group Health Management Declaration
- Work-style reform initiatives, including telework
- CSR procurement policy and supplier surveys
- Voluntary control standards for waste management
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,569 companies targeted, ongoing assessment
Responsible Procurement
- CSR Basic Procurement Policy
- CSR Procurement Standard
- Green Procurement Guidelines
- Regulations on Compliance with the Subcontract Act
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 15378, FSSC 22000, BRC Issue 6, Privacy Mark
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8
Securing the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individual employees
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- MoistCatch®
- Handy Cube®
- HumiJudge®
- Resealing lid material for cups
- T-Pouch Shot
- Cartons for Kitchen Wraps with Non-Metal Cutters
- Recycling Environmentally Friendly SP Calender
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:33,732 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,798 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:27,934 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:410,041 tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:76.2% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:83,787 MWh (2023)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Circular Economy
- Human Rights
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 21.2% (2019-2023)
- Reduced water consumption by 20.2% (2019-2023)
- Reduced VOC emissions by 14.7% (2019-2023)
- Achieved 76.2% renewable energy share in 2023
- 94.6% of paper procurement from FSC certified sources in 2023
Social Achievements
- Launched various employee well-being initiatives
- Improved workforce diversity
- Community investment initiatives
Governance Achievements
- Established anti-corruption training
- Implemented ESG-related policies
- Improved board diversity
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions by further 15% by 2025
- Reduce paper waste by 15% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, resource scarcity)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining high ESG standards across the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented energy efficiency measures
- Supplier audits and responsible procurement practices
- ESG integration into business model
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- FSC certified paper
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Resource scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed