Kawase Computer Supplies Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Human Capital
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced environmental burden and expenses through recycling of waste from printing operations and energy-saving measures in machinery installation.
- Participation in sustainable forest management and conservation through FSC certification.
Social Achievements
- Promoting an inclusive workplace environment where employees can maintain physical and mental health and proactively demonstrate their individual abilities.
- Implementation of employee training programs to improve employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Focus on employee health and well-being as an investment rather than a cost.
Governance Achievements
- Transitioned to an Audit Committee Company to enhance efficient business execution and strengthen the board of directors' supervision.
- Established a Nomination and Compensation Committee composed of a majority of outside directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Difficulty in forecasting future performance due to rising raw material and energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine.
- Relatively low percentage of institutional and foreign investors among shareholders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Company-wide cost reduction efforts.
- Considering electronic voting and English translation of meeting notices if the shareholder composition changes significantly in the future.