Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced VOC6 substance usage by 64.1% compared to 2000.
• Achieved CO2 emission reduction targets in all factories except Tochigi factory.
• Increased environmental product sales ratio to 76.4%.

Social Achievements

• Launched Bond Hobby Town, a community for crafting enthusiasts.
• Supported the Birdhouse Project in Izumozaki town, Niigata prefecture.
• Conducted various workshops and lectures on adhesive usage.

Governance Achievements

• Established environmental and safety management systems (ISO14001 certified).
• Implemented a comprehensive compliance program including a code of conduct.
• Maintained a robust internal control system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased waste generation in Tochigi factory due to increased production.
• Increased NOx and SOx emissions due to increased sales volume.
• Decreased industrial waste recycling rate to 10%.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focusing on reducing defective products in the production process.
• Improving energy efficiency and production rationalization.
• Promoting the use of environmentally friendly containers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing guidelines for stationery.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SU Polymer based products

Awards & Recognition

• Good Design Long Life Design Award (Bond Wood Glue)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance
• Environmental Conservation
• Employee Well-being
• Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Communication

Environmental Achievements

• ISO14001 certification at all manufacturing and R&D sites
• Development and sales of environmentally friendly products (e.g., water-based adhesives)

Social Achievements

• Implementation of various employee support programs (e.g., health checkups, mental health support)
• Promotion of women's advancement and employment of people with disabilities
• Community engagement activities (e.g., factory tours, workshops for children)

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of a CSR committee to oversee compliance
• Development of a Code of Conduct and guidelines
• Strengthened internal control system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 7 work-related accidents in 2014
• Environmental impact of manufacturing processes

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased safety awareness training and measures to prevent recurrence of accidents
• Continuous improvement efforts to reduce environmental impact through ISO14001 compliance and environmentally friendly product development

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Environmentally friendly adhesives

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced VOC 6 substance usage from 1694t in 2015 to 105t in 2019
• Reduced waste generation from 2082t in 2015 to 2258t in 2019

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance
• Environmental Conservation
• Employee Well-being
• Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Communication

Environmental Achievements

• ISO14001 certification at all manufacturing and R&D sites
• Development and sales of environmentally friendly products (e.g., solvent-free, water-based adhesives)

Social Achievements

• Implementation of various employee support programs (e.g., childcare leave, health checkups, mental health support)
• Promotion of women's advancement and employment of disabled individuals
• Community engagement activities (e.g., factory tours, volunteer work, educational programs)

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of a CSR committee to oversee compliance and ethical conduct
• Development and distribution of a Code of Conduct and guidelines
• Regular meetings of the board of directors and management council

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 12 workplace accidents in 2016 (8 in Shiga factory, 4 in Tochigi factory)

Mitigation Strategies

• Information sharing and safety awareness training to prevent recurrence of accidents
• Setting a goal of 'zero workplace accidents' for 2017

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Environmentally friendly adhesives

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 1.0% reduction in energy consumption CO2 emissions and waste generation at both factories in 2019.
• Achieved overall target reduction in energy consumption, CO2 emissions, waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, NOx emissions, and SOx emissions across the Konishi Group in 2019.
• 77% of product sales were environmentally friendly products in 2019.

Social Achievements

• Contribution to the maintenance, repair, and renovation of social infrastructure and building stock through earth and wood construction business.
• Support for the seismic reinforcement of public schools after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
• Contribution to the restoration of the Angkor Wat World Heritage site.
• Implementation of a free address system at the Kanto branch in 2019 to enhance internal communication and employee engagement.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened corporate governance by enhancing transparency and compliance.
• Established a CSR committee, risk management committee, and other cross-functional committees to oversee risk management, compliance, and ethics.
• Implemented an internal control system to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor accidents occurred at Shiga and Tochigi factories in 2019.
• Potential risks associated with overseas market expansion, bad debts, fluctuations in crude oil prices, intellectual property protection, accidents and disasters, legal regulations, product quality and liability, market fluctuations, and earth and wood construction projects.

Mitigation Strategies

• Shared information and raised awareness of safe working practices to prevent recurrence of accidents.
• Established a risk management committee to enhance response capabilities to various risks.
• Implemented an emergency response system and regular training to prepare for accidents and disasters.
• Introduced a safety confirmation system to ensure employee safety during wide-area disasters.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001

Certifications: ISO 14001 (all manufacturing and R&D sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 2way Pack/Appli Pack series

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Improved wastewater treatment facility at Shiga factory, significantly reducing COD discharge.
• 79% of product sales were environmentally friendly products in 2021.

Social Achievements

• Implemented a 5-day consecutive refresh holiday system in January 2022 to improve work-life balance.
• Introduced a free address system in the Kanto branch office and headquarters to promote communication and employee engagement.
• Continued efforts in promoting employment of people with disabilities, reaching 21 employees (2.46% employment rate) as of June 1, 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned from a company with a board of auditors to a company with an audit committee in June 2021 to strengthen the supervisory function of the board of directors.
• Established various committees (CSR Committee, Risk Management Committee, etc.) to ensure compliance and ethical conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Failure to achieve the target CO2 emission reduction due to increased electricity CO2 emission coefficient and increased production.
• Failure to achieve the target industrial waste reduction due to demolition work of the old wastewater treatment facility.

Mitigation Strategies

• Planning for a 1.0% reduction from the 2021 results for each environmental item in 2022.
• Focusing on efficient energy use and environmental load reduction to achieve target per unit.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 2way pack/app pack series

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 1.0% reduction in CO2 emissions, energy consumption, NOx emissions, SOx emissions, and waste generation in 2022 compared to 2021 targets. Reduced waste generation at Shiga and Tochigi factories.
• 79% of product sales were environmentally friendly products in 2022.
• Updated wastewater treatment facilities at Shiga factory, improving treatment capacity and reducing environmental impact.

Social Achievements

• Implemented various initiatives to improve work-life balance, including a five-day consecutive refresh holiday system and super flex system.
• Introduced area-free address system to enhance communication and employee engagement.
• Expanded casual work system to all working days.
• Continued efforts in promoting employment of people with disabilities, reaching 2.59% employment rate (as of March 2023).

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned from a company with a board of auditors to a company with an audit and supervisory board committee in June 2021 to strengthen the supervisory function of the board of directors and improve management transparency and objectivity.
• Established various committees (Risk Management Committee, Sustainability Promotion Committee, etc.) to ensure compliance and ethical conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor accidents occurred at Shiga and Tochigi factories in 2022.
• Maintaining and improving wastewater treatment facilities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Sharing information and raising awareness of safe work practices to prevent recurrence of labor accidents.
• Updated wastewater treatment facilities at Shiga factory.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 2way Pack/Appli Pack series