Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Preservation
• Energy Saving
• Resource Conservation
• Waste Reduction
• Global Warming Prevention
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Chemical Substance Reduction

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total water input by about 26% and total drainage volume by about 25% compared to FY 2006.
• Reduced final disposal quantity of waste by 46% compared to 2006.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 421t/year through ASSET Subsidy Scheme in Shiga Factory.
• Achieved 80% reduction in power consumption by upgrading to LED lighting in Moka Factory.

Social Achievements

• Participated in Satoyama preservation activity (Fallen Leaves Cleanup Campaign).
• Conducted stargazing sessions for citizens at Dynic Astropark Tenkyukan.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Specific energy consumption increased in FY 2015, failing to meet the goal of 1% annual CO2 reduction compared to 2009.
• CO2 emissions increased due to increased production in FY 2015.
• Total quantity of release and movement of chemical substances slightly increased in FY 2015 compared to FY 2014.
• Percentage of environment-related products to sales declined by 0.6% in 2015 despite increased sales.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued efforts to enhance energy efficiency and invest in energy-saving equipment in FY 2016.
• Continued efforts to reduce chemical substance release by introducing VOC removal apparatus.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Consideration of materials with less environmental burden and materials that are easy to recycle from the design phase of the product.

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

• No-vinyl-chloride products, products using recycled materials, products with antibacterial/deodorizing effects, products for food freshness-keeping, drying agent for organic EL.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 3.9% year-on-year while production volume increased by 2.0%
• Improved energy intensity by 1.3% year-on-year
• Reduced total waste by 3.3% year-on-year despite a 2.8% increase in total materials intake

Social Achievements

• Participated in local community cleanup activities
• Hosted astronomical observation events and opened a digital planetarium at the Shiga Plant for local residents
• Held community dialogues and participated in local festivals

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing trend in total water intake at the Shiga Plant
• Increasing trend in final waste disposal volume for five consecutive years
• Increase in PRTR substance emissions due to changes in input materials

Mitigation Strategies

• Reviewing unnecessary water usage at the Shiga Plant
• Continuing efficient production and striving to stop the increasing trend in final waste disposal volume
• Implementing initiatives to achieve a 20% reduction in PRTR substance emissions compared to FY2016

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

• PVC-free, plastic-free, or solvent-free products
• Products using recycled paper, recycled fiber, recycled resin
• Products using sustainable natural resources

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Conservation
• Resource Conservation
• Waste Reduction
• Chemical Substance Emission Reduction
• Biodiversity Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Improved energy intensity by 1.9% despite an 11.3% increase in production volume.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 8.9% despite an increase in energy consumption.

Social Achievements

• Participated in local community cleanup activities.
• Conducted forest conservation activities.
• Implemented LED lighting in Indonesian factory, reducing energy consumption by 70%.
• Reduced waste liquid discharge by 80% in Indonesian factory through new equipment.

Governance Achievements

• Complied with PRTR Act regulations.
• Implemented measures to reduce VOC emissions in accordance with Tokyo Metropolitan regulations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant increase in total water resource input and total wastewater volume in 2021.
• Significant increase in total waste disposal amount in 2021.
• Increase in PRTR target substance emissions and transfer amounts in 2021 due to production volume fluctuations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Plans to review and reduce unnecessary water resource usage in 2022.
• Plans to curb the increasing trend of final waste disposal and continue efficient production in 2022.
• Plans to achieve a 30% reduction in emissions compared to 2016 levels by 2022.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Conservation
• Waste Reduction
• Water Resource Management
• Chemical Substance Emission Reduction
• Biodiversity Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 0.1% despite a 1.3% decrease in production volume.
• Reduced total water resource input by 2.6% and total wastewater by 3.6%.
• Significantly reduced final waste disposal by 18.8%, although total waste increased by 4.3%.
• Increased waste plastic utilization rate by 9.0%.
• Reduced PRTR target substance emissions by 5.4% due to the introduction of RTO treatment equipment at the Shiga factory.

Social Achievements

• Participated in local community cleanup activities and forest conservation.
• Addressed invasive species issues at Saitama factory.
• Conducted company-wide CDP and TCFD study sessions.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increase in energy consumption despite decreased production volume (3.6% increase in energy intensity).
• Increase in total waste volume.
• Failure to meet the target for environmental related product sales.
• Need for further reduction of final waste disposal.

Mitigation Strategies

• Planned investments in energy-saving equipment (LED lighting, high-efficiency air conditioners, inverters for compressors, steam pipe renovations, and on-site solar power generation).
• Promoting reuse and recycling of resources.
• Shifting waste plastic disposal methods to thermal recovery.
• Continuing efforts to reduce waste disposal and promote resource recycling.
• Developing and promoting environmentally friendly products.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Renewable energy adoption (solar power generation).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Bio-mass certified ink ribbon (BMC1)
• Recycled polyester carpets
• Recycled polyester Nick Seven (Citas)
• FSC certified paper cross (Eparon)
• Various products using recycled paper, fibers, and resins

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Intellectual Property Utilization and Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions (ongoing efforts towards carbon neutrality by 2050)
• Waste reduction and recycling initiatives

Social Achievements

• Extended childcare short-time work system to the end of elementary school 3rd grade
• Introduced caregiving short-time work and staggered commuting systems
• Implemented a system allowing for the use of accumulated paid leave for nursing care
• Targeting 7.0% female management ratio by March 2027 (currently 2.2%)
• Targeting 25% mid-career management ratio by March 2027 (currently 19.1%)

Governance Achievements

• Established a Remuneration Committee (2021)
• Two independent outside directors actively participate in board discussions
• Implemented a corporate governance system with independent outside directors and auditors

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low female employee ratio (15%) resulting in low female management ratio
• Need to further enhance capital cost-conscious management and incorporate stock price considerations

Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting active recruitment of female employees and building more attractive childcare/caregiving support systems to achieve a 7.0% female management ratio by March 2027
• Actively recruiting mid-career professionals to improve organizational capabilities
• Analyzing current situation and comprehensively considering strategies for stock price-conscious management

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities