Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03, 2023-04 to 2023-03, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:394,858 t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:104,555 t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:290,303 t-CO2e/year
Water Consumption:3,328,912 m3/year
Waste Generated:43,094 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety and reliable infrastructure
- Thriving communities
- Life designs for tomorrow
- Empowering individuals
- Environmental protection
- Robust governance
Environmental Achievements
- 36.1% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2014
- 77.3% reduction in food waste compared to FY2014 (Hankyu Hanshin Hotels)
- 77.5% reduction in the number of plastic bags used at Hanshin Koshien Stadium compared to 2019 (2021 season)
- 60% of uniforms at Hanshin Koshien Stadium made of recycled materials (2021 season)
- 29% plastic cup collection rate at Hanshin Koshien Stadium (2021 season)
Social Achievements
- 100% paternity leave uptake rate (87.6% achieved)
- 36.8% of new hires are women
- Employee satisfaction score of 3.57 (5-point scale)
- Implementation of various work-life balance support systems
- Zero culpable incidents in railway business
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of Corporate Sustainability Committee chaired by Group CEO
- Agreement with TCFD and UNGC
- Revised Basic Philosophy and Policy on Respect for Human Rights
- Establishment of Corporate Ethics Consultation Desk (internal whistle-blower procedures)
- 100% acquisition rate of green building certifications for office buildings and large commercial buildings
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero CO2 emissions by FY2051
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero CO2 emissions by FY2051
- All detached houses for sale at the ZEH standard in principle by FY2031
- Increase percentage of women in management positions to around 10% by FY2031
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 7.0% by FY2031 (Hankyu Hanshin Hotels)
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% by FY2031 compared to FY2014
- At least 50% of detached houses for sale at “ZEH” or Nearly ZEH levels by FY2026
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (physical risks like floods and transition risks from low-carbon society changes)
- Overwork among employees
- Maintaining high levels of safety and reliability in railway operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Disaster preparedness measures (evacuation plans, facility renovations)
- Measures to prevent overwork (working hour management, productivity improvements)
- Ongoing safety-related capital investments in railway operations
- Implementation of various safety initiatives and equipment across different business segments
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with contractors on safety initiatives
- Use of recycled materials for uniforms
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Typhoons
- Thunderstorms
Transition Risks
- Policy changes
- Regulatory changes
- Technological innovation
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, TCFD, UNGC, SDGs, SASB Standard, ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 14001, CEIV Pharma, DBJ Green Building certification, CASBEE Osaka, Health and Productivity Management Organization
Awards & Recognition
- Minister’s Award (Grand Prix) at the 8th Career Education Awards
- Minister’s Award at the “Youth Experience Activity Promotion Company Award”
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:362,660 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:103,476 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:259,184 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,403,736 tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Water Consumption:3,340,134 m3/year
Waste Generated:44,112 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safe, reliable infrastructure
- Thriving communities
- Life designs for tomorrow
- Empowering individuals
- Environmental protection
- Robust governance
Environmental Achievements
- 41.3% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2014 (Scope 1 and 2)
- 60% of station lighting (excluding backyards) converted to LED (Hankyu Corporation) and 75% (Hanshin Electric Railway)
- Settsu-shi Station achieved net-zero CO2 emissions
- Introduction of electric buses in Osaka and Hyogo Prefectures
- 66.2% reduction in food waste compared to FY2014 (Hankyu Hanshin Hotels)
- 52% reduction in plastic bag use at Hanshin Koshien Stadium compared to 2019
Social Achievements
- 100% participation rate in human rights training (Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. and its 6 major companies)
- Zero culpable incidents in railway operations
- 524 students participated in internship programs
- 94.8% paternity leave uptake rate (Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. and its 6 major companies)
- 3.05% employment rate of people with disabilities (above statutory rate)
- Implementation of various work-life balance support systems
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of Corporate Sustainability Committee
- Agreement with TCFD and UNGC
- Establishment of Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee
- 11 Board members, 5 of whom are independent outside directors
- Regular internal audits conducted by Group Auditing Division
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by FY2051
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
- Achieve 7.0% usage rate of “No Cleaning” option by FY2031 (Hankyu Hanshin Hotels)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to FY2014 by FY2031
- Increase percentage of women in management positions to around 10% by FY2031
- Achieve 100% paternity leave uptake rate by FY2026
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks (physical risks from natural disasters and transition risks from policy changes)
- Overwork in some Group companies
- Maintaining high levels of compliance across the Group
Mitigation Strategies
- Annual risk surveys and implementation of countermeasures
- Working hour management methods and promotion of annual paid leave
- Establishment of Corporate Ethics Consultation Desk and comprehensive compliance training
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Declaration of Partnership Building with SMEs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters (flooding)
Transition Risks
- Policy changes, technological innovation, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through environmental protection, community development, and sustainable business practices
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environmentally friendly straws, recycled materials for uniforms and garbage bags, electric buses
Awards & Recognition
- Minister’s Award (Career Education Awards, FY2018)
- Minister’s Award (Youth Experience Activity Promotion Company Award, FY2021)
- Various green building certifications
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:416,947 t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:105,035 t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:311,912 t-CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,481,385 t-CO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:230,024 kL/year (crude oil equivalent)
Water Consumption:3,640,628 m3/year
Waste Generated:33,853 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety and Reliable Infrastructure
- Thriving Communities
- Life Designs for Tomorrow
- Empowering Individuals
- Environmental Protection
- Robust Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 32.7% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2014 (Scope 1 and 2)
- 100% acquisition rate of green building certifications for office buildings and large commercial buildings (Kobe Sannomiya Hankyu Building and Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South)
- 44% reduction in plastic bag use at Hanshin Koshien Stadium compared to 2019
- 75% reduction in food waste at Hankyu Hanshin Hotels compared to FY2014
Social Achievements
- 97.1% participation rate in human rights training
- 99.1% paternity leave uptake rate
- 3.01% employment rate of people with disabilities (above statutory rate)
- 43.3% women among new hires
- Implementation of various initiatives to support work-life balance (childcare leave, flexible work styles, etc.)
Governance Achievements
- 100% attendance rate at Board of Directors meetings
- Establishment of Corporate Ethics Consultation Desk, receiving 65 reports in FY2024
- Implementation of comprehensive compliance program including Compliance Handbook and training
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by FY2051
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to FY2014 by FY2031
Environmental Challenges
- Natural disasters (flooding)
- Transition risks from changes in policies, regulations, technology, and markets related to climate change
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhanced measures against flood-related damage in Urban Transportation Segment
- Monitoring transition risks using the TCFD framework
- Various initiatives to reduce energy consumption and promote renewable energy use across segments
- Introduction of an internal carbon pricing system (5,000 yen/t-CO2)
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters (flooding)
Transition Risks
- Policy changes
- Regulatory changes
- Technological innovation
- Market shifts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.
Awards & Recognition
- Minister’s Award (Grand Prix) at the 8th Career Education Awards
- Minister’s Award at the “Youth Experience Activity Promotion Company Award”