Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Network Resilience
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Data Privacy & Security
• Human Capital Development
• Social Contribution

Environmental Achievements

• Increased renewable energy usage in data centers to 50% (Matsue Data Center achieved 100%), aiming for 85% by 2030.
• Maintained PUE at or below the industry's highest level (1.4 or lower) at Matsue (1.33) and Shiroi (1.31) Data Centers.
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 4% year-on-year despite a 27% increase in electricity consumption due to business expansion.

Social Achievements

• Maintained high overall employee satisfaction and a low turnover rate (below the industry average).
• Increased female ratio in managerial positions to 7.5% (ahead of the FY2026 target of 8%).
• High utilization rate of childcare leave system (53.5% for males and 100% for females).
• Launched various initiatives to support employees' mental and physical well-being.
• Received Kurumin certification for supporting childcare.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the President to oversee ESG initiatives.
• Implemented a new director remuneration system linking compensation to both short-term and medium-to-long-term performance, including ESG factors.
• Consistently high effectiveness of the Board of Directors based on annual assessments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing complexity of large-scale projects requiring robust project management.
• Transition risks related to stricter decarbonization regulations and increasing electricity prices.
• Maintaining high employee engagement and addressing potential reputational risks related to ESG performance.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing and implementing improved project management systems.
• Implementing initiatives to increase renewable energy usage and improve energy efficiency in data centers.
• Continuous improvement of ESG initiatives, enhanced information disclosure, and communication with stakeholders.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Promoting procurement activities that consider greenhouse gas emissions reduction throughout the supply chain.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Data center facility damage from natural disasters
• Inability for engineers to work on-site due to natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Increased service operating costs due to higher renewable energy and electricity prices
• Inability to meet demand for low-carbon emission services

Opportunities

• Increasing demand for disaster-resilient services
• Increasing demand for data center services using renewable energy and energy-saving technologies
• Increasing demand for IT resource sharing services and services improving business efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 9
• Goal 11
• Goal 13
• Goal 16

IIJ's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through network infrastructure development, social issue solutions, data privacy and security, human resource development, and regional revitalization.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• co-IZmo/I modular data center
• IIJ GIO cloud service

Awards & Recognition

• Kurumin certification
• 68th Maejima Hisoka Encouragement Awards (for MVNO contributions)