LINTEC CORPORATION
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:177,928 t-CO2 (LINTEC Group FY2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:35,800 t-CO₂
Scope 2 Emissions:6,900 t-CO₂
Scope 3 Emissions:924,400 t-CO₂
Total Energy Consumption:129,000 MWh (Crude oil equivalent 32,000 kl) (LINTEC Corporation)
Water Consumption:4,934 thousand m3 (LINTEC Corporation)
Waste Generated:27.3 thousand tons (LINTEC Corporation)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 18% improvement in CO2 emissions per unit of production (LINTEC Corporation)
- 7.6% improvement in electric power consumption per unit of production (LINTEC Corporation)
- 11% improvement in production water usage per unit of production (LINTEC Corporation)
- Achieved a 0.1% reduction in waste discharge (LINTEC Corporation)
Social Achievements
- 72.7% of paid leave taken by LINTEC Corporation employees
- Introduced a career return program in October 2022
- Increased the percentage of male employees who took childcare leave to 59.7% in FY2022
Governance Achievements
- Established the Sustainability Committee in April 2021
- Complies with the Corporate Governance Code
- Established the Nomination and Compensation Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve “Carbon Neutrality” by 2050
- Curbing the release of volatile organic compounds (VOC) into the atmosphere (zero by 2030)
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2030 compared to FY2013
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2030 compared to FY2013
Environmental Challenges
- Skyrocketing raw material and fuel prices
- Shrinkage in demand for smartphones and personal computers
- Deceleration of personal consumption in the U.S.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulating and promoting capital expenditure plans for CO2 reduction
- Promoting digital transformation (DX)
- Reforming the structure of low-growth and unprofitable businesses
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR procurement
- Green procurement
- Responsible sourcing of minerals
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301
Third-party Assurance: SGS Japan Inc.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PLALESS Series labelstock
- KINATH KP Series labelstock (recycled PET bottles)
- HVT Series hot melt adhesive
- CHILL AT hot melt adhesive