Climate Change Data

The Lead Co.,Inc. (株式会社 リード)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 24% compared to fiscal year 2023, resulting in a reduction of 2,038 tons of CO2 emissions.
  • Continued zero landfill waste disposal.
  • Continued zero environmental accidents.
  • Continued zero major work-related accidents.
  • Continued zero fire/explosion accidents.

Social Achievements

  • Further penetration of the management philosophy and compliance awareness.
  • Adoption of diverse human resources regardless of nationality or gender.
  • Further promotion of human resource development regardless of nationality or gender.
  • Planned improvement of aging workplace environments.

Governance Achievements

  • Improved transparency in management decision-making.
  • Compliance management contributing to sustainability management.
  • Strengthened the supervisory function of the board of directors to further enhance corporate governance and improve corporate value, and to achieve more transparent management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce average overtime hours to 100 hours/year (from 111.8 hours in 2022) by 2030.
  • Increase average paid leave days to 15 days/year (from 7.5 days in 2022) by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Fluctuations in sales due to production changes at automobile manufacturers.
  • Need for further development of sustainability initiatives.
  • Need to improve the balance of knowledge in the in-house product division through the development and promotion of executive officers.
  • Need to foster a corporate culture that encourages active participation and discussion in board meetings.
  • Need to deepen efforts regarding key themes of sustainability management and business risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on sustainability issues more broadly, actively, and proactively.
  • Development of annealing-less technology and lightweighting of resin products.
  • Development of next-generation mobility (electric kick scooters) and components for electric vehicles.
  • Shift to energy-saving equipment and machinery.
  • Control of CO2 emissions in processes and development.
  • Promotion of 3R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle).
  • Planned improvement of aging workplace environments.
  • Reduction of overtime hours and increase in paid leave days.
  • Regularly reviewing executive compensation based on revenue situation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through its focus on carbon neutrality, innovation, employee engagement, and corporate governance.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Annealing-less technology
  • Sheet coating technology
  • Lightweight components
  • Electric kick scooters
  • Electric vehicle components

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed