EBARA Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Social Ties
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Improved CO2 emissions per unit of sale despite increased business activities.
- Achieved a waste recycling rate of 95% or more.
- Reduced water usage by 30% from FY2000 levels.
- Reduced VOC emissions by 30% from FY2000 levels.
Social Achievements
- Minimal impact on the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Launched the EBARA Group Human Rights Policy in 2019.
- Established the EBARA Group Human Rights Committee.
- Expanded anti-corruption e-learning program to all overseas subsidiaries.
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned to a Company with Three Committees in 2015.
- Established the Nomination, Compensation, and Audit Committees.
- Reduced cross-shareholdings to zero over the last five years.
- Appointed an Independent Director as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions generated from the use of EBARA products by approximately 100 million tons (target based on expected sales in FY2030).
- Continuously lower water consumption rate.
- Maintain a waste recycling rate of 95% or more.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2, Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 26% from FY2018 levels.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased CO2 emissions in 2020 due to increased business activities.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Lack of female managers and international diversity in executive positions.
- Human rights issues within the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Shifting to low-carbon electricity procurement, upgrading facilities, and introducing renewable energy sources.
- Developing more energy-efficient products and expanding sales of products that reduce greenhouse gases.
- Implementing measures for industrial water recycling and against water leakage.
- Improving the recycling rate by thoroughly separating waste and revising waste processing contractors.
- Conducting human rights due diligence through global engagement surveys and dialogue with institutional investors.
- Strengthening global security levels and the global security response team to prevent cyberattacks.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR Procurement Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Intensification of typhoons, forest fires, and other natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Changes in economic conditions due to global warming
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products
- Gas abatement systems for semiconductor manufacturing