Climate Change Data

Kubota Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:630,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:2,117,600 tCO2e/year (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Improved by 17.1% from 2014 to 2019.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Logistics
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Water Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 2.6% (Scope 1 and 2) in 2019 compared to the previous year.
  • Improved CO2 emission intensity by 6.1% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
  • Reduced logistics CO2 emissions by 6.9% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
  • Improved logistics CO2 emission intensity by 14.1% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
  • Increased renewable energy utilization by 8.0% in 2019 compared to 2018. Installation of a new solar power generation system at Kubota Sakai Seaside Plant (2,604 MWh).

Social Achievements

  • Provided information on soil improvement for rice cultivation to mitigate the effects of abnormal high temperatures.
  • Offered high-performance machinery and smart agriculture systems to reduce labor intensity under harsh conditions.
  • Provided information on the impact of climate change on temperature, rainfall, and sunlight on crops.
  • Offered disaster relief equipment (drainage pumps, etc.)
  • Provided high-efficiency air conditioning equipment for clean and comfortable indoor environments.

Governance Achievements

  • Established medium-term reduction plans at each production base, reviewed annually. Implemented internal carbon pricing for investment decisions.

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased energy consumption and CO2 emissions due to the start-up of the second factory at Kubota Agricultural Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
  • Climate change impacts such as frequent weather disasters, changes in agricultural practices, and increased heatstroke.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Installation of a 3.59MW solar power system at Kubota Agricultural Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Implementation of energy-efficient equipment, improved operational management, and visualization of electricity usage at production sites.
  • Expansion of LED lighting use across all global sites.
  • Fuel conversion of production equipment and heating units.
  • Development and provision of products and services to adapt to climate change (e.g., drought-resistant crops, flood control equipment).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather, flooding, heatstroke
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-performance machinery, smart agriculture systems, disaster relief equipment, high-efficiency air conditioning equipment

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed