Climate Change Data

Calsonic Kansei Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:211,899 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:5,292,638 GJ
Water Consumption:1,303 km3
Waste Generated:37,550 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Organizational and Development
  • Community Involvement
  • Human Rights
  • Consumer Issues
  • Fair Operating Practices
  • The Environment
  • Labor Practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 32.3% in Japan and 26.7% overseas compared to 2005.
  • Achieved zero landfill ratio overseas.
  • Reduced water use intensity by 19.7% in Japan and 2.6% overseas compared to 2009 and 2014 respectively.
  • Reduced VOC use by 83.9% compared to 2000.

Social Achievements

  • Established a Human Rights Policy.
  • Published a Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the UK Modern Slavery Act.
  • Increased the number of female managers.
  • Implemented various measures to support employees in balancing work and raising children.
  • Achieved 100% return to work rate for employees who had taken leave of absence.
  • Conducted traffic safety education campaign in China aiming for zero accidents.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed two independent outside directors.
  • Established a Group-wide internal whistleblowing system.
  • Complied with Japan’s Corporate Governance Code.
  • Established the Compliance Risk Management Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emission intensity by 18.5% in Japan and 13.6% overseas compared to 2005.
  • Reduce waste generation intensity by 18.1% in Japan and 6.0% overseas compared to 2005 and 2010 respectively.
  • Reduce water use intensity by 21.4% in Japan and 4.0% overseas compared to 2009 and 2014 respectively.
  • Reduce VOC use by 30.0% compared to 2000.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emission intensity by 2.5% year-on-year.
  • Reduce waste generation intensity by 2.0% year-on-year.
  • Reduce water use intensity by 2.0% year-on-year.
  • Reduce VOC use by 2.0% year-on-year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to flooding in Southeast Asia.
  • Increased water usage due to water leakages.
  • Increased waste generation due to increased production volumes.
  • Increased VOC use due to increased production volumes.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Conducting environmental audits at overseas locations.
  • Implementing measures to address water leakages.
  • Implementing activities to reduce process defects and promote resource conservation.
  • Implementing activities to improve reduction efficiencies through the horizontal roll-out of resource conservation best practice.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Fair and ethical business practices
  • CSR Guidelines for Suppliers
  • Green Purchasing Guidelines
  • Local procurement (approximately 80% in 2016)
  • Supply chain surveys for conflict minerals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding in Southeast Asian facilities
Transition Risks
  • Shifting away from fossil fuels
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Development of electric vehicles

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-Performance Built-in Oil Cooler/Warmer
  • Injection-Molded Skin Instrument Panel
  • EGR Cooler
  • Brushless Motor for Motor Fans
  • Exhaust Manifold
  • Manifold Converter
  • Catalytic Converter
  • Vibration Absorber

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP Climate Change Report 2016 (A- rating)
  • Toyo Keizai’s CSR Ranking (Top 15 in Environmental score)
  • Channel NewsAsia Sustainability Ranking (9th place)