Climate Change Data

Bridgestone Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022-01 to 2022-12)

Reporting Period: 2011

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced power utilization by 37% (compared to a 25% goal) at 12 major worksites during summer 2011 to address power shortages.
  • Improved tire rolling efficiency by 5.8% compared to a 2005 baseline while maintaining wet grip performance.
  • Achieved full zero waste to landfill status at all 16 domestic plants in Japan and four tire plants in China.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a health and hygiene awareness program in India, reaching 1552 participants.
  • Launched a vocational training project in Venezuela, training approximately 300 people.
  • Sent 628 employee volunteers on 22 missions to assist areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a new management structure separating management and operational responsibilities among Chairman of the Board, CEO, and COO.
  • Elected nine new directors, including four outside directors, to strengthen corporate governance.
  • Established a four-member Board of Corporate Auditors (including three outside corporate auditors).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% sustainable materials by 2050 and beyond.
  • Contribute to the globally-agreed target of reducing CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050 and beyond.
  • Exist in balance with nature by 2050 and beyond.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve tire rolling efficiency by 25% compared to 2005 baseline by 2020.

Environmental Challenges

  • Raw material shortages in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
  • Power shortages in Japan during summer 2011.
  • Lagging development of medical infrastructure and inadequate public health education in India.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilized global supply chain to minimize impact of raw material shortages.
  • Reduced power utilization at major worksites through various initiatives.
  • Launched health and hygiene awareness program and physical checkup initiative in India.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • CSR Procurement Guidelines addressing human rights, labor, environment, operations, health and safety, disaster prevention, fair business practices, ethics, and information security.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Run-flat technology tires
  • Retread tires
  • Half-weight Concept Tire
  • Non-pneumatic (Airless) Concept Tire

Awards & Recognition

  • Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) Asia Pacific
  • Inclusion in Morningstar Socially Responsible Investment Index (MS-SRI)
  • Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2012
  • 8th Eco Products Awards
  • carboNZero carbon offset certificate for ECOPIA tires
  • Incentive Award at the 8th Life Cycle Assessment Society of Japan Awards

Reporting Period: 2012

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced tire rolling resistance coefficient by 7.0% compared to 2005, while maintaining wet grip performance
  • Exhibited a concept tire of “100% sustainable materials” at the 2012 Paris Motor Show
  • Accelerated research on sustainable materials (guayule, Russian dandelion, and biomass-derived synthetic rubber, etc.)
  • Expanded the solutions business using retread tires
  • Wilson Plant in the U.S. became the first tire factory in the world to obtain ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system

Social Achievements

  • Provided support to evacuees from the Great East Japan Earthquake, including communication events and recreational facility access
  • Supported education initiatives in South Africa, Argentina, and other regions
  • Launched employee-driven volunteer programs
  • Implemented diversity initiatives, including career design training for women

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a series of management reforms focused on communication, bottom-up proposals, and teamwork
  • Strengthened corporate governance by separating and clarifying the roles of CEO, COO, and Chairman of the Board
  • Enhanced internal control systems

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% sustainable materials by 2050 and beyond
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emission per sales from the company’s total operations and its products’ “after-use” by 35% compared to fiscal 2005 levels by 2020
  • Improve tire rolling resistance coefficient by 25% compared to a 2005 baseline by 2020

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters (Great East Japan Earthquake)
  • Environmental impacts of tires (TRWP)
  • Need for sustainable materials
  • Maintaining workplace safety
Mitigation Strategies
  • Provided reconstruction assistance to disaster-stricken areas
  • Examined potential environmental impacts of tires through the Tire Industry Project
  • Researched and developed sustainable materials (guayule, Russian dandelion, biomass-derived synthetic rubber)
  • Implemented Bridgestone Fundamental Safety Activities and promoted safety consciousness

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • CSR Procurement Guidelines addressing human rights, labor, environment, health and safety, and ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Concept tire of “100% sustainable materials”, ECOPIA fuel-efficient tires, Air Free Concept Tire

Awards & Recognition

  • Chairperson’s Award from the Eco-products Awards Steering Committee (ECOPIA EP001S)
  • Award of Excellence at the 14th Green Purchasing Awards (Eco Value Pack)
  • 3R Promotion Council President’s Prize (Seki Plant)

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:122,034,000 t-CO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,847,000 t-CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,494,000 t-CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:122,034,000 t-CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:4,632,000 MWh (electricity)
Water Consumption:77,400,000 m3
Waste Generated:298,000 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Mobility
  • People
  • Environment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 37.0% (compared to 2005) in manufacturing processes.
  • Reduced water intake by 28.5% (per unit) compared with 2005.
  • Reduced total SOx emissions by 64% and total NOx emissions by 78% compared to 2005.
  • Achieved zero waste to landfill status at several plants (Wilson, Joliette, Bristol, Burgos).
  • Introduced the Group's first biomass boiler in Costa Rica, reducing CO2 emissions by roughly 50%.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the mining solutions company.
  • Provided free industrial training education to technical high-school graduates in Indonesia.
  • Participated in Brake and Tire Watch program in South Africa, training over 1,200 traffic officials.
  • Improved disaster preparedness at LaVergne tire plant in Tennessee, achieving "Storm Ready" certification.
  • Supported employee volunteer activities through volunteer leave program and Chobora Fund.

Governance Achievements

  • Transitioned to a "Company with Nominating Committees, etc." model of corporate governance.
  • Established a Compliance Committee as an advisory body to the Board of Directors.
  • Strengthened internal control systems and compliance programs.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Use 100% sustainable materials in products by 2050 and beyond.
  • Reduce overall CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce tire rolling resistance to a degree that realizes CO2 emissions reductions exceeding the amount of CO2 emitted in all other life cycle stages by 2020.
  • Reduce CO2 emissions per net sales within manufacturing processes by 35% by 2020.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water intake at 35% (per unit) by 2020.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting the expectations of diverse stakeholders.
  • Addressing environmental issues, including climate change and resource scarcity.
  • Ensuring employee safety and health.
  • Maintaining fair business practices and competition.
  • Managing risks related to natural disasters and infectious diseases.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focusing on innovation and technology to address societal issues.
  • Implementing TEAMS (Total Environmental Advanced Management System) and setting long-term environmental goals.
  • Promoting safety initiatives, including the Bridgestone Safety Fundamental Activities.
  • Strengthening compliance structures and programs.
  • Formulating Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to address various risks.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • CSR Procurement Guidelines
  • CSR Self-Check Sheet
  • CSR Seminars
  • On-site environmental assistance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance for water intake and CO2 emission reduction targets.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Guayule-derived natural rubber tire
  • ECOPIA with ologic tires
  • CoreGard™ Technology

Awards & Recognition

  • 3R Promotion Council President's Prize
  • Building Materials Equipment Award
  • Good Design Award
  • Nadeshiko Brand
  • Health and Productivity Brand
  • Award for Excellence in the Second Empowerment Award

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:45,177 thousand t-CO2
Scope 1 Emissions:1.4%
Scope 2 Emissions:1.9%
Scope 3 Emissions:96.6%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Mobility
  • People
  • Environment

Environmental Achievements

  • 28.5% reduction in water intake per unit (compared to 2005)
  • 29% reduction in CO2 emissions per net sales from operations and products’ after-use (compared to 2005)
  • 13% reduction in tire-rolling resistance (compared to 2005)
  • 31% improvement in Resource productivity

Social Achievements

  • Launched a new transportation solution utilizing a proprietary IT system in Rio de Janeiro, promoting economic development
  • Provided educational opportunities to underdeveloped areas of the world, including free vocational training
  • Supported education for the next generation through various initiatives
  • Selected as a “Nadeshiko Brand” for four consecutive years for encouraging women’s success in the workplace
  • Selected as a “Health and Productivity Brand” for focusing on employee health

Governance Achievements

  • Transitioned to the “Company with Nominating Committee, etc.” model of corporate governance
  • Established a Global CSR Enhancement Committee (GCEC) to prioritize Bridgestone’s approach to global issues
  • Established a Compliance Committee to supervise Bridgestone’s compliance activities

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Long-term Environmental Vision for 2050 and beyond: In balance with nature; towards 100% sustainable materials; contribute to globally agreed target
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions per sales from operations and products’ after-use by 35% by 2020
  • Reduce rolling resistance of tires by 25% by 2020
  • Reduce water intake per unit by 35% by 2020
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water intake per unit by 35% by 2020 (based on 2005 levels)

Environmental Challenges

  • Social problems arising from mobility, such as traffic accidents and congestion
  • Regional inequality due to a lack of means of transportation
  • Concerns that conventional mobility is unsustainable
  • Climate change and resource consumption
  • Reducing the environmental impact of used tires
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilizing core competencies to resolve individual problems through its solutions business
  • Working to reduce water intake by 35% (per unit) by 2020 based on 2005 levels
  • Reducing CO2 emissions throughout the products' lifecycle
  • Participating in the Sustainable Natural Rubber Initiative (SNR-i)
  • Developing an effective management system for used tires through the WBCSD Tire Industry Project

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supply Chain Partnership Development System
  • CSR Self-Check Sheets
  • Green Partner Award

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Version 4.0), International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC)

Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance for environment data (Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd., Shenyang Plant, Sao Paulo Plant, Burgos Plant)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Run-flat tires
  • BLIZZAK studless winter tires
  • E-bikes with Dual-Drive system
  • Self-adhering roofing membranes with Secure Bond™ technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)
  • RobecoSAM Sustainability Award
  • CDP (Climate Change) A-
  • CDP (Water) A-
  • CDP Supplier Engagement Ranking A
  • Green Partner Award

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached Milestone 2020 goals ahead of schedule in 2019: 40% reduction of water withdrawal intensity, 33% improvement of resource productivity, and 34% reduction of CO2 intensity globally compared to 2005.
  • 14% reduction in CO2 emissions from manufacturing activities in 2019 compared to 2011.

Social Achievements

  • Production and donation of face masks and face shields to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 24-hour free tire maintenance services for emergency vehicles in Spain.
  • Active involvement in the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR).
  • Workshops to help smallholder farmers improve operations in Thailand and Indonesia.
  • Collaboration with WWF in Myanmar on sustainable natural rubber production.
  • Development of AI technology to diagnose Para rubber tree diseases.

Governance Achievements

  • Selected for DJSI Asia Pacific index 11 years in a row, FTSE 4Good Index Series 3 years in a row and STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index 2 years in a row.
  • Received an A rating from CDP for Climate Change.
  • 50% of tier 1 tire material suppliers completed third-party ESG risk assessments with EcoVadis by November 2020.
  • Over 90% of natural rubber suppliers (based on purchase volume) completed third-party assessments with EcoVadis in 2019; 59% earned an EcoVadis Medal.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by 2030 (from 2011 baseline).
  • Increase ratio of recycled and renewable material to 40% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Enhance processes and accelerate human resource transformation by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and Bridgestone's operations.
  • Meeting rising global demand for natural rubber while addressing environmental and social risks.
  • Reducing CO2 emissions across the entire value chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Crisis management to address the impact of COVID-19.
  • Rebuilding earning power in the core business.
  • Strategic growth investment in solutions business.
  • Development of a Sustainability Business Model focused on retread solutions, recycling, and resource circulation.
  • Collaboration with industry players and stakeholders (e.g., GPSNR) to improve sustainable natural rubber supply chain.
  • Sustainable procurement policy and third-party ESG risk assessments of suppliers.
  • Implementation of water stewardship plans at manufacturing facilities in water stress areas.
  • Increased use of renewable energy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50% of tier 1 tire material suppliers completed EcoVadis assessments by Nov 2020; over 90% of natural rubber suppliers assessed in 2019.

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Sustainable Procurement Policy (launched 2018)
  • Sustainable procurement seminars for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Retread tires
  • AI technology for Para rubber tree disease diagnosis

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3386613 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1722210 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1664403 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:11895592 MWh/year
Carbon Intensity:0.00000104 metric tons CO2e per unit currency total revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 25% compared to 2011.
  • Achieved 100% renewable energy at several tire plants in Europe, Japan, China, and Italy.
  • Installed 2,160 photovoltaic panels at the Chonburi plant in Thailand, supplying 1MW of solar power.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Bridgestone Group Awards (BGA) to recognize efforts related to social value creation, including CO2 reduction.
  • Introduced the “Performance-Based Stock Compensation for Sustainability” to incentivize carbon neutrality efforts for executive officers.

Governance Achievements

  • Established board-level oversight of climate-related issues with the CEO having ultimate responsibility.
  • Implemented a company-wide risk management process that integrates climate-related risks and opportunities.
  • Obtained third-party verification of 2021 GHG calculation results.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Contribute towards carbon neutral (2050 and beyond).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by 2030 (versus 2011).
  • Contribute to global CO2 emissions reduction across the lifecycle and value chain (Scope 3) exceeding five times its operation’s (Scope 1 and 2) CO2 emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% or more by 2023 (compared to 2011).
  • Increase renewable electricity ratio at production sites to 50% or more by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Disruption of raw material supplies due to extreme weather events (e.g., river floods, droughts).
  • Increased production costs due to tightening regulations on CO2 emissions and carbon taxes.
  • Decreased revenues due to reduced demand for products and services if investment in new technologies for better rolling resistance is unsuccessful.
  • Increased stakeholder concern or negative stakeholder feedback leading to decreased access to capital.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improving rubber productivity at suppliers' farms (providing seedlings, technical training, disease diagnostic technology).
  • Diversifying natural rubber supply sources (researching alternative plants like guayule).
  • Maximizing energy efficiency (group-wide energy surveys, energy diagnosis technicians, high-efficiency equipment).
  • Increasing use of renewable energy.
  • Promoting manufacturing and engineering innovation.
  • Developing and expanding fuel-efficient tires (ENLITEN technology).
  • Developing and deploying retreading solutions.
  • Obtaining third-party verification of data and timely disclosure of information.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 95% of Tier 1 tire material suppliers completed EcoVadis assessment by March 31, 2022.

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • EcoVadis partnership for ESG risk assessments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Disruption of raw material supplies due to extreme weather events.
  • Stronger typhoons, increased flooding and drought.
  • Lower demand for winter tires due to reduced snowfalls.
Transition Risks
  • Increased production costs due to carbon pricing.
  • Decreased revenues due to unsuccessful investment in low-carbon technologies.
  • Increased price of natural rubber due to stronger demand for forest protection.
Opportunities
  • Commercialization of natural rubber derived from guayule.
  • Increased demand for fuel-efficient tires and fleet solutions.
  • Commercialization of the recycling business for used tires.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14064-3

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through CO2 emission reduction, renewable energy use, and sustainable material sourcing.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Fuel-efficient tires (ECOPIA, ENLITEN)
  • Tires using recovered carbon black (rCB)

Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:109,688 Thousand t-CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,711 Thousand t-CO2
Scope 2 Emissions:1,370 Thousand t-CO2
Scope 3 Emissions:109,688 Thousand t-CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:26%
Total Energy Consumption:45,132 Thousand GJ
Water Consumption:68,039 Thousand m3
Waste Generated:285 Thousand tonnes
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Biodiversity
  • Human Rights
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Safety
  • Community Engagement
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 30% (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to 2011.
  • Achieved approximately 38% recycled and renewable material ratio.
  • 26% renewable energy (electricity) ratio in 2022, expected to reach 50% by 2023 and 100% by 2030.

Social Achievements

  • Launched B-select retail and service solutions network in Japan.
  • Expanded EV charging network in Europe and North America.
  • Implemented Human Rights Risk Assessment Surveys (HRRAS) covering 100% of operational sites with no material risks identified.
  • Launched FemTech program to address women-specific health issues.
  • Supported various community initiatives, including road safety programs and disaster relief efforts.

Governance Achievements

  • Introduced sustainability incentives in the compensation system for executive officers.
  • Amended Articles of Incorporation to abolish the full-time position of Chairman and select a Chairperson from among Independent Directors.
  • Conducted a survey in Japan to measure employee knowledge and feedback on ethics and compliance program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality (2050).
  • Achieve 100% sustainable materials (2050).
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by over 30% compared with 2011 (2023).
  • Increase renewable energy (electricity) ratio to 50% (2023).

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and raw material price fluctuations.
  • Cyber incident in 2022.
  • Meeting increasing sustainability requirements for natural rubber.
  • Addressing the potential human and environmental impact of tire and road wear particles (TRWP).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented flexible and agile supply management.
  • Established a global cyber security response team.
  • Enhanced ESG due diligence for natural rubber supply chain, including on-site audits.
  • Engaged with the tire industry and other partners to address TRWP issues.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: On-site ESG audits conducted for suppliers, including smallholders.

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • ESG due diligence for natural rubber supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Stronger typhoons
  • Increased frequency of flooding and drought
  • Changing rainfall patterns affecting natural rubber harvesting
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes (carbon taxes, CO2 emission reduction obligations)
  • Market shifts (demand for EV tires)
Opportunities
  • Commercialization of guayule-derived natural rubber
  • Development of energy-efficient products and solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: SOCOTEC Certification Japan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through carbon neutrality efforts, circular economy initiatives, sustainable procurement, and biodiversity conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ENLITEN technology for tires
  • Tires with high ratios of recycled and renewable materials

Awards & Recognition

  • iF GOLD AWARD for soft robot hand concept model
  • Three Star Environmental Accreditation from FIA