Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption CO2 emissions by 15% compared to 2013.
• Reduced energy consumption per unit by an average of 1% annually at 4 out of 5 locations.
• Reduced PRTR target substance emissions per unit by 3% compared to 2015 at 3 out of 4 locations.
• Reduced waste generation per unit by 3% compared to 2015 at 4 out of 5 locations.

Social Achievements

• Launched various diversity and inclusion initiatives, including workplace management seminars for all executives and supervisors, leadership training for upper management, and career design training for senior management.
• Implemented measures to improve work-life balance, such as reducing total working hours, standardizing tasks, and promoting no overtime days.
• Initiated efforts to hire employees from nearby special needs schools.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened corporate governance by implementing measures based on the principles of the Corporate Governance Code, including annual training for directors and executive officers and an evaluation of board effectiveness.
• Established a risk and compliance committee to manage risks and ensure compliance.
• Implemented a comprehensive compliance training program for all employees, including e-learning on pharmaceutical and medical device laws and antitrust laws.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low percentage of female managers and foreign employees in Japan.
• Need for further improvement in energy efficiency and waste reduction at some locations.
• Need for more precise target setting and appropriate unit setting for environmental goals.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Implementation of new mechanisms to address challenges in energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Focus on improving the accuracy of target setting and unit setting for environmental goals.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 218 suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• FDK Group Supply Chain CSR Promotion Guidebook

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949

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

FDK contributes to these SDGs through its development and supply of environmentally friendly batteries and electronic products, energy efficiency improvements, resource utilization efficiency improvements, and CO2 emission reductions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SMD-compatible small all-solid-state battery