Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management
• Climate Change
• Prevention of Pollution and Resource Circulation
• Conservation of Water Resources and Biodiversity
• Environment-related Business
• Labor Practices
• Human Resource Development
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Health and Productivity Management
• Human Rights
• Supply Chain Management
• Local Community
• Social Contribution Activities
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Information Security
• Promotion of DX
• Compliance
• Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 25% reduction in GHG emissions compared to FY2022 by FY2026 and 42% by FY2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
• Long-term goal of carbon neutrality by FY2050 (Scope 1 and 2)

Social Achievements

• Established Inabata Group Human Rights Policy in March 2022
• Received Kurumin certification in February 2024 for exceptional childcare support
• Introduced a new job category, the “Challenge” position in 2023 to facilitate advancement of employees
• Implemented human rights due diligence (DD) in the Company and the Group, including a digital survey and risk identification in businesses

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned to a company with an audit and supervisory committee in June 2022
• Majority of the Board of Directors is composed of independent outside directors
• Established the Sustainability Committee in October 2021
• Established the Nominating and Remuneration Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising costs associated with stricter policies, laws, and regulations for climate change
• Supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters, infectious diseases, and geopolitical risk
• Human rights violations in the Company or Group companies
• Lower productivity and competitiveness due to a decline in employee well-being
• Lack of corporate governance
• Compliance violations
• Inadequate information security measures
• Insufficient risk management

Mitigation Strategies

• Promote activities to reduce GHG emissions toward carbon neutrality
• Introduce renewable energy
• Disclose information appropriately
• Expand sales from the environment-related business
• Acquire sustainability certifications
• Formulate, revise, and operate business continuity plans (BCPs)
• Diversify suppliers and outsourcing partners, and decentralize inventories
• Implement human rights DD
• Instill the corporate philosophy
• Strengthen compliance and anti-corruption efforts
• Raise awareness of the internal whistleblowing system
• Enhance corporate governance
• Take thorough measures to ensure information security
• Tighten risk management

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Inabata Supply Chain CSR Action Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Damage to Company bases and supply chain disruptions due to intensifying extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Rising costs associated with stricter policies, laws, and regulations for climate change
• Lower earnings associated with stricter policies, laws, and regulations and lower consumer demand for petroleum-based plastics

Opportunities

• Growing demand for renewable energy and batteries
• Growing demand for products adapted to changing corporate and consumer behavior associated with global warming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Kurumin

Awards & Recognition

• KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (2024)