Konami Group Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health Management
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Gradual installation of solar power generation equipment at company-owned locations.
- Implementation of energy-saving measures in office environments (LED lighting, high-efficiency equipment, eco-friendly office supplies).
- Promotion of modal shift, conversion of fuel for heat sources in sports club facilities, introduction of cogeneration systems and hybrid hot water systems.
- Strengthening forest conservation.
Social Achievements
- Seven consecutive years of certification as a Health Management Excellent Company (White 500) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference.
- Implementation of various initiatives related to human capital, including securing workforce diversity and employee training.
- Aiming to increase the percentage of female managers to over 20% by the end of March 2026 in Japan.
- Holding annual follow-up seminars on asset management for employees participating in the company-type defined contribution pension plan.
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a compensation committee composed of a majority of independent outside directors to determine the compensation of directors (excluding audit and supervisory committee members).
- Regular implementation of surveys on the roles, functions, and operations of the board of directors to assess the effectiveness of the board.
- Adoption of a holding company structure to separate management and business execution, enhancing management speed and resource allocation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the percentage of female managers to over 20% by the end of March 2026 in Japan.
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining gaming machine manufacturing and sales licenses, which require strict compliance.
- Rapid market changes and significant future uncertainties making it challenging to set long-term quantitative goals.
Mitigation Strategies
- Thorough communication of the importance of compliance to all group employees.
- Continuous review of the alignment of long-term performance with compensation.
- Continued consideration of disclosing long-term quantitative goals.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- Health Management Excellent Company (White 500) for seven consecutive years