Climate Change Data

ヒーハイスト株式会社 (Hephaist Co., Ltd.)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,023,002 kg (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,340,212 kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:112,066 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:3,199 kg (general waste) + 11,040 kg (industrial waste) (2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 1% compared to the previous year (though the target was not met in terms of per-hour operation).
  • Introduced solar power generation equipment at the Saitama factory, reducing CO2 emissions.
  • Improved packaging specifications for transportation, reducing fuel consumption and waste.
  • Improved anti-rust oil application method, reducing oil usage and product defects.
  • Implemented the use of eco-paper "CaMISHELL®", reducing GHG emissions by approximately 18% compared to regular paper.

Social Achievements

  • Participated in a food drive, reducing food waste and providing food to children's canteens.
  • Provided support for international cooperation through child sponsorship.
  • Donated to SDGs-related organizations through Saitama Resona Bank.

Governance Achievements

  • Complied with all applicable environmental regulations.
  • No lawsuits or complaints related to environmental management in the past three years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Introduce solar power generation equipment at the Akita factory.
  • Further improve cleaning methods and reduce chemical usage.
  • Further improve waste sorting and recycling rates.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity usage per hour of operation.
  • Reduce CO2 emissions per hour of operation.
  • Reduce general and industrial waste per hour of operation.
  • Reduce water usage per hour of operation.
  • Reduce chemical usage per hour of operation.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased energy consumption due to increased machine operation time.
  • Increased water usage due to increased machine operation.
  • Increased industrial waste due to increased production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing measures to level out power usage, such as staggering machine starts.
  • Promoting energy-saving measures such as cool biz and warm biz.
  • Improving cleaning methods to reduce chemical usage.
  • Exploring the introduction of non-chemical cleaning machines.
  • Improving waste sorting and recycling rates.

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

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Utility Track Ball (UTB)
  • Positioning Stage
  • Miniature Ball Screw Spline (BSSP)
  • Super Slim Bush (SSB)
  • Press-fit Type Linear Bush (LMHB)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed