Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Customer Satisfaction
• Supplier Partnerships
• Environmental Sustainability
• Workplace Culture
• Social Contribution
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by implementing energy-saving measures and increasing renewable energy use (solar power).
• Reduced waste through improved production processes and recycling initiatives.
• Achieved wide-area certification for industrial waste recycling.

Social Achievements

• Conducted customer, supplier, and employee satisfaction surveys to improve various aspects of the business.
• Implemented various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, including efforts to increase female management and support for employees with disabilities.
• Launched employee wellbeing programs, including health screenings and mental health support.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened corporate governance through the establishment of nomination and compensation advisory committees.
• Implemented a compliance program including a compliance hotline and regular compliance training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Maintaining stable supply chains in the face of natural disasters.
• Addressing regional disparities in construction quality.
• Managing workload and promoting work-life balance.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies and business continuity plans.
• Implemented improved training and quality control measures for construction.
• Introduced initiatives to reduce overtime, promote work-life balance, and increase paid time off.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Fair and equitable procurement practices.
• Emphasis on environmental considerations in procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Opportunities

• Increased use of renewable energy.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The report details how Komany's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various programs and activities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-friendly partitions

Awards & Recognition

• "Kagayaki Healthy Enterprise" certification (2016 and 2017)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• SDGs
• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Community Engagement
• Human Rights
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 145tCO2 (2018)
• Increased renewable energy share
• Developed eco-friendly products
• Implemented energy management system (FEMS)

Social Achievements

• Established Sustainability Management Promotion Office
• Partnership with Komatsu City for SDGs
• Developed universal design products
• Improved employee wellbeing initiatives
• Increased female employee ratio
• Obtained 'Kurumin' certification for childcare support
• Obtained 'Health Management Excellent Corporation 2019' certification

Governance Achievements

• Revised Comany Group Code of Conduct
• Strengthened corporate governance
• Appointed female outside director
• Established internal reporting system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Declining population and aging society in Japan
• Regional disparities
• Climate change and natural disasters
• Shortage of skilled workers
• Changes in partitioning needs
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing earthquake-resistant building materials (Synchron system)
• Promoting automation in factories
• Strengthening supply chain management
• Investing in employee training and development
• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Strengthening corporate governance

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of recycled materials
• Sustainable sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Kurumin

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

The company's activities contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, community engagement, and climate action initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-friendly partitions
• Universal design products
• Earthquake-resistant partitions

Awards & Recognition

• Deming Prize Implementation Award
• Good Design Award
• TPM Excellent Award
• Health Management Excellent Corporation 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope1+2 CO2 emissions by 3.9% (196t) from 2018.
• Obtained FSC certification in July 2020.
• Launched FSC-certified toilet booths.
• Reduced industrial waste by implementing material purchasing, production, and packaging improvements.
• Increased recycling rate of waste.
• Joined RE100 Declaration RE Action in October 2019, committing to 100% renewable energy by 2040.

Social Achievements

• Launched employee well-being program, resulting in Health & Welfare Minister's Award.
• Obtained “Kurumin” certification in June 2019.
• Achieved 2.3% disability employment rate, meeting the legal requirement.
• Implemented various initiatives to promote work-life integration, including reduced overtime, flexible work arrangements, and childcare support.
• Organized volunteer activities in disaster-stricken areas.
• Developed a used diaper transport robot for hospitals and welfare facilities.

Governance Achievements

• Established Sustainability Management Committee and D&I Promotion Subcommittee.
• Implemented a corporate governance system with independent outside directors and auditors.
• Conducted regular self-assessments of the board of directors and the board of auditors.
• Revised the Comany Group Code of Conduct.
• Established a Compliance and Risk Management Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and natural disasters.
• Decreasing manufacturing investment.
• Shortage of skilled labor.
• Changes in office space needs due to telework.
• Aging population and labor shortages in the medical and welfare sectors.
• Declining number of school construction projects.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Developed new products and services to meet changing needs.
• Strengthened BCP measures.
• Developed new products for telework and flexible work styles.
• Collaborated with medical and welfare facilities.
• Developed new products for diverse classroom needs.
• Developed a used diaper transport robot for hospitals and welfare facilities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 34/39 (87.2%) (2019)

Responsible Procurement

• Comany Group Human Rights Policy (2019)
• Regular supplier meetings
• Supplier questionnaires
• Focus on sustainable sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC, SBT

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC, Kurumin

Third-party Assurance: 有限責任あずさ監査法人

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• FSC-certified toilet booths
• Health Bright Evolution® (antiviral and antibacterial coating)
• High-seismic partition Synchron

Awards & Recognition

• Deming Prize (1985)
• TPM Excellent Award (1996)
• Good Design Award (2016, 2019)
• Green Purchase Award (2019)
• Japan Welfare Town Planning Society Conference Excellent Award (2019)
• JMAQA AWARDS 2020 (2020)
• Health Management Excellent Corporation 2019, 2020
• Kurumin Certification (2019)
• Ishikawa Labor Bureau Director's Award (2020)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Selected as a 'Supplier Engagement Leader' by CDP for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022).

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy utilization across the supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Setting science-based targets (SBT) for greenhouse gas emission reduction, aiming for 50% reduction by 2030 and 50% renewable energy utilization by 2030. Targeting 80% of suppliers (Scope 3, Category 1) to set their own reduction targets by 2024.

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: CDP

Certifications: SBT

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7
• SDG 13

The company's targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction and renewable energy utilization align with SDGs 7 and 13.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• CDP Supplier Engagement Leader (2021, 2022)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable environment creation
• Human resource development
• Empower all Life

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope1+2 CO2 emissions by 85.7% compared to 2018 (2022)
• Increased renewable energy ratio to 20.1% in 2022 (target 50% by 2030, 100% by 2040)
• Reduced industrial waste by 78% (2022)

Social Achievements

• Launched various initiatives for employee well-being, including mandatory 1-month paternity leave with guaranteed pay, resulting in 100% male paternity leave rate in 2022
• Improved female management ratio to 18.9% in 2022 (target 13% by 2025)
• Established the “Kids Smile Team” to support local children's canteens

Governance Achievements

• Established a Compliance and Risk Management Committee, meeting monthly
• Implemented internal reporting system and external whistleblowing channels
• Conducted self-assessments of the Board of Directors and the Board of Auditors annually

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreasing population and shrinking workforce in Japan
• Climate change and natural disasters
• Supply chain disruptions due to global economic slowdown and geopolitical instability
• Logistics issues in 2024

Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting decentralized society initiatives
• Driving innovation through diversity and inclusion
• Improving spatial value through technological innovation
• Strengthening resilience to environmental protection, disaster prevention, and mitigation
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies and strengthening supply chain BCM
• Implementing DX to improve business processes and efficiency

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• COMANY Group CSR Procurement Guidelines
• SBT Supplier Engagement
• Regular meetings with suppliers
• Focus on fair and equitable procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters (e.g., heavy rainfall, earthquakes)

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes related to carbon emissions
• Market shifts towards sustainable products

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, TNFD, SBT

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, employee well-being programs, community engagement, and supply chain sustainability.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-Wellness products

Awards & Recognition

• Good Design Award (2016, 2019)
• Deming Prize (1989)
• TPM Excellent Continuation Award (1999)
• KAIKA Awards 2022 KAIKA Grand Prize
• Green Purchase Award (2021)
• JMAQA AWARDS 2020