Climate Change Data

RAJA SAS

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2017-04 to 2018-03, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycled 529 tons of stretch wrap, a 20% increase from the previous year.
  • Recycled 58,435 tons of cardboard, a 5% increase from the previous year.
  • Installed 1,403 HELO lighting systems, reducing energy costs by approximately 34%.
  • Energized solar power systems providing 15.44 Megawatts, avoiding 21,095,475 Kilowatt hours of emissions.
  • Installed 8,955 Lennox L series HVAC units, using non-CFC refrigerant R410A.
  • Installed 758 Variable Frequency Drives (VDF) units, resulting in a reduction of 19,304,655 kwh.

Social Achievements

  • Donated more than $156 million in product donations (fiscal year 2013).
  • Partnered with Good360, donating over $896 million in products to date.
  • Partnered with HealthyWomen.org to provide health information to customers.
  • Supported The Head Injury Association.
  • Partnered with the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation through reusable shopping bag sales.
  • Offered a 20% discount to U.S. Armed Forces personnel on Veteran’s Day.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Code of Conduct for vendors, addressing child labor, involuntary labor, human trafficking, and other ethical concerns.
  • Implemented a Social Compliance Audit Program for vendors.
  • Adopted a Conflict Minerals Policy in compliance with SEC regulations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing single-use plastic bag distribution.
  • Measuring the actual amount of paper reduction achieved in offices.
  • Ensuring vendor compliance with the Code of Conduct.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Introduced reusable shopping bags and explored additional alternatives.
  • Implemented best practices for reducing copy paper consumption.
  • Implemented a Social Compliance Audit Program with third-party audits and corrective action plans.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for vendors
  • Social Compliance Audit Program
  • Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Sustainable packaging guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products made from sustainable materials (organic cotton, bamboo, recycled materials)
  • Energy-saving products (insulated window treatments, shower heads)

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes Global 2000
  • Fortune 500
  • NRF Top 100 Retailers
  • Solar Energy Industries Association (ranked 11th in top 20 for commercial solar capacity)

Reporting Period: 2017-04 to 2018-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1.27 million t-CO2
Waste Generated:37,000 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Respect for Human Rights
  • CSR Management in the Supply Chain
  • Environmental Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions to 1.27 million t-CO2
  • Reduced waste volumes to 37,000 tons
  • Improved total energy-derived CO2 emissions per unit activity by 97.8% compared to FY2013
  • Improved the total volume of waste generated per unit production by 86% compared to FY2013
  • Improved the amount of water received per unit production by 89% compared to FY2013
  • Reduced the total amount of chemicals discharged per unit production by 79% compared to FY2013
  • Increased reduction of CO2 emissions (Power supply) by 9 million t-CO2
  • Increased reduction of CO2 emissions (Power consumption) by 1.86 million t-CO2
  • Increased amount of resources saved by 99,800 tons
  • Increased amount of recycled resources (recycled plastics) used by 851 tons

Social Achievements

  • Held human rights awareness seminars 280 times for around 13,000 participants
  • Conducted negotiations and discussions with Toshiba Union
  • Conducted a 360-degree survey to 241 executive officers
  • Increased percentage of female managers to 4.3%
  • Achieved 100% OHSAS 18001 certification for Group companies in Japan (manufacturing)
  • Reduced frequency of work-related accidents to 0.12 per million work hours
  • Obtained consent for the Toshiba Group Procurement Policy from 96% of suppliers
  • Conducted CSR surveys at 6,206 suppliers
  • Expenditures for Social Contribution Activities: 2.14 billion yen
  • Number of social contribution programs: 1,815

Governance Achievements

  • Cancellation of designation as securities on alert
  • Restored financial statements to normality
  • Provided education for "Standards of Conduct for Toshiba Group" in 24 languages
  • Held 1 workplace CSR meeting with 82,000 cumulative participants
  • 100% of self-audits conducted at Group companies based on "Anti-Bribery Guidelines" and "Guidelines on Contacts with Competitors"

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Environmental Vision 2050: Realize a world in which people can enjoy affluent lifestyles in harmony with the Earth
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase percentage of female managers to 7.0% by FY2020

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and resource depletion
  • Potential human rights risks in the supply chain, especially in developing countries
  • Maintaining stable labor relations
  • Ensuring product quality in expanding overseas operations
  • Preventing serious product incidents
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction across all business areas
  • Strengthening internal control systems and risk management
  • Compliance with laws and regulations in diverse global markets
  • Managing risks associated with antisocial groups
  • Ensuring the safety of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Mitigation Strategies
  • Deepening activities to achieve targets set under the Sixth Environmental Action Plan
  • Monitoring human rights risks and implementing due diligence
  • Holding labor-management talks in accordance with the Labor Agreement
  • Expanding quality awareness training programs globally
  • Implementing measures to build a safe and comfortable work environment
  • Providing CS training and education for employees
  • Formulating and executing the Toshiba Next Plan
  • Enforcing global compliance with laws and regulations
  • Developing and implementing measures to cut off relations with antisocial groups
  • Providing cooperation and support in maintaining the stability of the power station and advancing its decommissioning

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 6,206 suppliers surveyed

Responsible Procurement
  • Toshiba Group Procurement Policy
  • RBA Code of Conduct
  • UN Global Compact principles
  • Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2016, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000

Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives such as food drives, development of renewable energy technologies, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • H2Rex™ pure hydrogen fuel cell system
  • H2One™ autonomous hydrogen energy supply system
  • Rapeseed oil-immersed transformers
  • Universal Smart X EDGE Series heat pump chillers
  • GaN power device equipped LED bulb and high power LED floodlight

Awards & Recognition

  • Energy Conservation Grand Prize
  • Minister of the Environment's Award for Activities to Mitigate Global Warming
  • Global Environment Award
  • Nikkei Global Environmental Technology Awards
  • Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Technology Award
  • Kawasaki Mechanism Certification System
  • City of Kawasaki's Low CO2 Kawasaki Brand
  • JECA FAIR PRODUCTS AWARD
  • 66th Electrical Manufacturers' Technology Award
  • H&W news AWARDS
  • Ishikawa Prefecture Persons of Merit in Ishikawa Forest Environment
  • Iwate Prefecture Wide Southern Prefectural Area Promotion Bureau's Environmental Award
  • Eco Action Award
  • Excellent Green Logistics Commendation Program
  • Niigata Prefecture Excellent Office Award for Environmental Conservation
  • Singapore Packaging Agreement Awards
  • The Prime Minister's Industry Award
  • CSR-DIW Continuous Awards
  • Toshiba Corporation Excellence Award
  • Japan Semiconductor Corporation Encouragement Award
  • JSAI Field Innovation Award
  • MIPI Membership Awards
  • Top 100 Global Innovators 2017
  • Environmental Communication Awards
  • Excellent Enterprise Award for Environmental Human Resource Development
  • Education Support Grand Prix

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:527,500 tCO2 (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,099 tCO2 (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:60 tCO2 (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:526,341 tCO2 (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:18% (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:5,235,122 kWh (2022)
Water Consumption:4,230 m3 (2022)
Waste Generated:440.67 tons (2022)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable procurement
  • Eco-friendly solutions
  • Quality of relationship and service
  • Environmental impact of our activities and resource management
  • Ethical and responsible business conduct
  • Promotion of CSR among stakeholders
  • Talent management
  • Safety at work

Environmental Achievements

  • Recovery rate of waste generated on the site was 81%
  • Cumulative energy consumption (Gas & Electricity) in 2022 amounts to 28.94 kWh per person and per working day, compared to 33.13 kWh in 2021
  • Gas consumption in 2022 is down 19.2% compared to 2021
  • Proportion of hybrid, plug-in hybrid or 100% electric company vehicles and service vehicles increased from 12% in 2021 to 18% in 2022

Social Achievements

  • EcoVadis gold medal for CSR performance (top 1% in sector)
  • Overall customer satisfaction rate of 99.5%
  • “Elected Customer Service of the Year” award
  • 126 team members (18% of headcount) participated in RAJA Sport activities
  • 92/100 score on professional equality index
  • 53% of workforce are women, 3% of whom occupy management positions

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Human Resources Policy
  • Anti-Corruption Compliance Program implemented
  • Anti-corruption and competition law training for employees
  • Whistleblowing procedure updated

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce final energy consumption to 15 kWh per person per working day by 2050
  • Achieve carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions on transport to customers in France by 28% by 2024
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity and gas consumption by 15% in 2023
  • Increase the rate of eco-friendly references to 70% in 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Sustainable Procurement: a purchasing policy that lacks requirements on environmental, quality and economic performance criteria
  • Eco-friendly solutions: a product and service offering that does not meet eco-responsibility criteria
  • Quality of relationship and service: a deterioration in the quality of customer relations and service
  • Environmental impact of our activities: deterioration of the environmental impact
  • Ethical and responsible business conduct: corruption, unfair competition
  • Social Responsibility: insufficient communication on societal commitment
  • Investment in our human resources: poor talent management
  • Safety at work: degradation of safety conditions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Integrating CSR and ethical criteria into supplier rating, selection, and contracts
  • Regularly evaluating suppliers' CSR and ethical practices
  • Implementing an energy sobriety plan
  • Developing more innovative and eco-friendly products
  • Improving the quality of customer relations and service
  • Implementing an anti-corruption program
  • Investing in employee training and development
  • Improving safety conditions at the workplace

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0 (2022)

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier Referencing Framework Agreement
  • CSR assessment of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes on energy consumption and CO2 emissions
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EcoVadis

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs through the RAJA-Danièle Marcovici Foundation and company operations.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ouatbox textile cushioning plates
  • Climaliner isothermal packaging
  • Recyclable kraft paper pallet wrap rolls
  • Recycled and recyclable paper bubble wrap rolls

Awards & Recognition

  • Packaging Oscars (2022)
  • Purchasing Trophies gold medal (2022)
  • Elected Customer Service of the Year (2022)