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
- 1
- 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)