Climate Change Data

Kamigumi Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:100,769 t-CO2 (FY2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:14,337.9 (10,000 kWh) (FY2020)
Water Consumption:286,929 m3 (FY2020)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.367 (t-CO2/million yen) (FY2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Society
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions through solar power business (approximately 17,700 tons in FY2020)
  • Steady progress toward switching to LED lighting in offices and warehouses
  • Water usage totaled 286,929 cubic meters in FY2020

Social Achievements

  • G-Mark certification for 23 branches as an outstanding safety business
  • Accident incident rate lower than the average for all industries over the most recent three years
  • Met the FY2020 statutory percentage of employees with disabilities (2.2%)
  • Various programs to support women employees, including childcare leave and shortened working hours

Governance Achievements

  • Established a basic policy on internal controls systems
  • Compliance/Risk Management Committee met 12 times in FY2020
  • Board of Directors consisted of ten members (including two external Directors) and met 13 times in FY2020
  • Authorized economic operator (AEO) recognized for outstanding compliance structure and security management

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing CO2 emissions from domestic business activities
  • Reducing waste generation and ensuring appropriate waste treatment
  • Maintaining transport safety
Mitigation Strategies
  • Efficient use of energy
  • Promoting eco-friendly driving
  • Introducing low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles
  • Energy conservation activities in offices, warehouses, and other facilities
  • Waste reduction and proper waste disposal
  • Implementing safety management with top management playing a leading role
  • Periodic internal audits and corrective and preventive measures

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with the Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Major earthquakes
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Reducing CO2 emissions through solar power business

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: G-Mark certification (23 branches)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,819,864 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:31,356.45 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,362,057 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:266,969 m3/year
Waste Generated:60,100 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Society
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 1,845,202 t-CO2e in FY2021 to 1,819,864 t-CO2e in FY2022.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions through solar power generation (approximately 17,300 tons in FY2022).
  • Steady progress in switching to LED lighting in offices and warehouses.
  • ISO 14001 certification earned at multiple facilities, including head office

Social Achievements

  • G-Mark certification for 25 branches for outstanding safety business.
  • Various programs to support women employees, including childcare leave and shortened working hours.
  • Compliance with employment obligations for persons with disabilities.
  • Implementation of harassment prevention training (3,756 participants in FY2022).
  • Community engagement activities (cleanup activities, participation in local events).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% by 2030 (vs. FY2013).
  • Achieve 4% women in management positions by FY2035.
  • Complete BCP formulation at all facilities by FY2030.
  • Install IP wireless phones at all facilities by FY2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 28% by 2027 (vs. FY2013).
  • 65% rate of use of paid vacation time by FY2025.
  • 100% completion of unconscious bias training for managerial positions by FY2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change risks (increased costs due to carbon taxes, need for certificates to achieve emission targets, increased costs of environmentally friendly equipment).
  • Natural disasters (typhoons) impacting operations and employee safety.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment and reducing workplace accidents.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Updating countermeasures to prevent and reduce damage from natural disasters.
  • Implementing a safety confirmation system for employees and a system to centrally confirm disaster prediction information.
  • Investing in energy-efficient equipment and facilities.
  • Implementing safety training and education programs.
  • Developing and implementing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with the Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Typhoons, other natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Increased costs due to carbon taxes, need for certificates to achieve emission targets, increased costs of environmentally friendly equipment, reduced work due to energy mix review
Opportunities
  • Increased work due to the spread of renewable energy, increased work due to the spread of low-carbon transport

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, AEO

Awards & Recognition

  • Kawasaki SDGs Gold Partner