Daiki Aluminium Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03, 2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:107,735 tons CO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:8%

Total Energy Consumption:35,413 MWh/year

Waste Generated:8,323 tons/year (including 5,498 tons for recycling and 2,825 tons for landfill)

Reduced new ingot usage by 7,529 tons, resulting in a 75,290t-CO2 reduction.
Achieved approximately 64% CO2 emission reduction with the introduction of EV forklifts.
Installation of solar panels generating approximately 8% of annual electricity usage, resulting in a calculated annual reduction of 165 tons of CO2.
Improved energy efficiency in Kameyama plant's holding furnace by approximately 45% through various measures including regenerator burner installation, furnace sealing, and use of high-performance insulation materials.

Implemented a new training system in 2022 to foster future-creating personnel and organizations.
Continued QC circle activities since 1982, promoting quality management and improvement.
Donation of clothing and daily necessities to childcare facilities and nursing homes in the Philippines.

Established a robust corporate governance structure with 3 independent outside directors on the board of directors.
Developed a business continuity plan (BCP) manual.
Regular meetings of the Compliance Committee and Sustainability Committee to monitor and improve ESG performance.

Medium-term Goals:

Increase in CO2 emissions in 2021 due to a 16% increase in production (mainly from new production in India).
High number of workplace accidents in 2021 (23 in domestic and 16 in overseas locations).
Need for further improvement in diversity and inclusion, particularly in the promotion of women and foreign nationals to core positions.

Continuous efforts to reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production through equipment improvements and operational enhancements.
Strengthening safety measures, including regular safety checks, company-wide safety patrols, and remote patrols.
Promoting automation of production processes to improve safety and efficiency.
Efforts to improve diversity and inclusion through personnel development and improvements to the internal environment.

Installation of solar panels at Seishin Seisakusho and Hirakawa Plant (fiscal year 2022), Yuuki Plant and Indian plant (fiscal year 2023), plan to install solar panels at a Thai plant.
Reduction of CO2 emissions from production and distribution processes (target: 25% reduction compared to fiscal year 2019)

100% return-to-work rate after childcare leave (clerical, sales, and research positions)
Redesigned training system and launched a position-based training program (fiscal year 2022)

Establishment of a Sustainability Committee chaired by the president, with subcommittees to analyze company-wide sustainability issues

Medium-term Goals:

Slowdown in automobile production due to large consumer inventories and stagnant exports.
Changes in scrap recycling growth in horizontal recycling (e.g., CAN-to-CAN, sash-to-sash recycling).
Securing scrap for secondary aluminum smelters and territorial division.
Explosion accident at Kameyama Plant (December 2022) and fatal accident at Daiki Material (January 2023).

Simultaneous inspections for unsafe equipment at all group bases (Japan and overseas).
Installation of safety fences, sensor-based equipment shutdown systems, and covers on drive parts.
Safety training for employees and subcontractors.
Revised restoration work instructions and permits.
Improved dust cleaning methods (using suction instead of blowers).
Modified equipment to reduce dust generation.