Climate Change Data

株式会社コメリ

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,993,265 t-CO2 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,860 t-CO2
Scope 2 Emissions:60,554 t-CO2
Scope 3 Emissions:1,925,851 t-CO2
Waste Generated:6,598 tons (industrial waste), 7,365 tons (recycled waste)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Human Capital
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Social Contribution
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Introduced solar power generation facilities to 23 stores and logistics centers, planning to add 20 more by FY2026.
  • Increased sales of PB products using domestic lumber, contributing to carbon fixation and forest conservation.
  • Recycled 7,366 tons of resources in FY2023 through environmental stations at logistics centers.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the “Kenwa Juku” education system for employee development.
  • Increased the number of female store managers to 82 as of September 2024.
  • Achieved “Kurumin certification” in May 2024 for supporting employee childcare.
  • Expanded collaboration with 5 JA (Agricultural Cooperative Associations) as of September 2024.

Governance Achievements

  • Strengthened the supervisory function of the board of directors and accelerated decision-making.
  • Ensured diversity in management, including the board of directors.
  • Established a compliance committee and a helpline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 3,000 stores.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the ratio of non-fossil electricity to 36% by 2030.
  • Increase female management positions to 300 by the end of FY2026.
  • Reduce average monthly overtime hours for all employees to 13 hours or less by the end of FY2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 1% annually from the 2009 baseline.

Environmental Challenges

  • Severe business environment due to prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising raw material prices, and yen depreciation.
  • Labor shortages due to demographic changes.
  • Climate change risks (e.g., extreme weather events impacting sales and logistics).
  • Logistics challenges related to the “2024 problem” (driver shortages).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focused on store expansion (“fleet system”), logistics infrastructure improvements (new distribution centers), and DX.
  • Implemented the “Kenwa Juku” training program and job rotation system.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and enhanced supply chain management.
  • Introduced measures to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
  • Established a disaster response plan and collaborated with NPO Komei Disaster Relief Center.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Domestic lumber sourcing
  • Code of conduct for suppliers (including prohibition of forced labor, child labor, and discrimination)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (e.g., heatwaves, cold snaps, heavy rain, snow)
  • Natural disasters impacting stores and logistics
Transition Risks
  • Changes in regulations and policies related to carbon emissions and energy efficiency.
  • Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable products.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.
  • Expansion of renewable energy use.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Kurumin certification

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Komeri's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various ESG efforts, including renewable energy adoption, employee development, community engagement, sustainable product development, CO2 emission reduction, and forest conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • PB products using domestic lumber
  • ECO series tile carpets using recycled materials
  • Label-less bottled water and tea

Awards & Recognition

  • Minister of the Environment Award for outstanding achievements in nature conservation (April 2023)