Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Disaster preparedness and recovery
• Human resources development
• Technological innovation
• Community engagement
• Environmental conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Participation in the 2019 Chikuma River Cleanup Operation to remove invasive plants.

Social Achievements

• Offered internships to high school and university students.
• Participated in the Nagano Binzuru festival.
• Hired an athlete (AiRisa Kijima) through the Asunavi program.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a compliance program with regular training.
• Established a risk management system including BCP.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Typhoon 19 caused flooding at the environmental analysis center, impacting profitability.
• Shortage of civil engineers.
• Need to adapt to the i-Construction initiative and ICT advancements.
• Potential for long-term public works budget constraints.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in three testing centers to expand capacity and improve efficiency.
• Implementation of the PS (Partnership) system and expansion of franchise stores to address human resource shortages.
• Adoption of AI, automation, and unique algorithms to differentiate from competitors.
• Development of a comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Typhoons and other natural disasters

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Human Resources
• Innovation
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Launched new medium-term management plan "Deepening and Establishing - Changing and Changing DK" focusing on stable high-profit structure.
• Participation in the Strategic Innovation Creation Program (SIP) Phase 3, focusing on advanced technology implementation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased costs due to rising raw material prices impacting performance.
• Need for organizational value transformation and rebuilding of fundamental strength for further growth.
• Limited unique technologies; need to expand the lineup of solutions that only DK can provide.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focusing on strengthening and optimizing the order reception system.
• Strengthening human resource development and education to provide services quickly and efficiently.
• Strengthening collaboration with other departments and group companies.
• Improving employee work-life balance and job satisfaction to achieve a high-profit structure.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safe and robust social infrastructure development
• Providing disaster prevention and mitigation technologies to support people's safety and security
• Realizing a society that coexists with nature
• Contribution to a decarbonized society and a sustainable circular economy
• Respect for diverse values and creation of a fulfilling work environment

Environmental Achievements

• Increased adoption of environmentally friendly ground improvement methods
• Started collecting greenhouse gas emission data in 2022 and analyzing 2023 data
• Developed construction methods to reduce industrial waste at construction sites, with a 54% increase in applicable cases compared to the previous year.
• Environmental conservation and investigation cases increased by 31% compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

• Promoting foreign worker employment
• Actively working on the Act on the Promotion of Women's Participation in Society and the Act on Measures to Promote the Development of the Next Generation, improving the work environment
• Implementing personnel system reforms to accommodate diverse work styles

Governance Achievements

• Announced support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and is managing the impact and risks of climate change on its business and reviewing its business strategy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased material costs
• Shortage of engineers and other human resources leading to reduced revenue

Mitigation Strategies

• Improved operational efficiency
• Reduced subcontracting costs
• Reduced loss-making projects

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safe and robust social infrastructure development
• Providing disaster prevention and mitigation technologies for safe and secure living
• Realizing a society in harmony with nature
• Contribution to a decarbonized society and a sustainable circular economy
• Respect for diverse values and creation of a fulfilling workplace

Environmental Achievements

• Increased adoption of environmentally friendly ground improvement methods
• Started collecting greenhouse gas emission data in 2022 and analyzing 2023 data
• Developed a construction method to reduce industrial waste at construction sites, with a 54% increase in the number of projects using this method compared to the previous year.
• Environmental conservation and environmental investigation projects increased by 31% compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

• Revised wage regulations in April 2024, increasing overall salaries by 3.2% and new graduate starting salaries by up to 7.8%
• Introduced new allowances (fieldwork allowance, research allowance)
• Promoting diversity and inclusion by actively working on the Act on the Promotion of Women's Participation in Society and the Act on Measures to Promote the Development of the Next Generation

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising raw material costs
• Shortage of engineers and other personnel

Mitigation Strategies

• Focusing on high-value testing orders to improve gross profit margin
• Increasing salary levels and investing in education

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed