Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-04 to 2019-03, 2021-04 to 2022-03)
Reporting Period: 2018-04 to 2019-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8.14 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1360000 kWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Preservation
- Safety and Quality
- Human Assets
- Social Contributions
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 72% reduction in port crane power consumption using ultra-fast charging battery
- CO2 emissions declined by approximately 5% from the previous year.
- Water consumption was down approximately 4% from the previous year.
Social Achievements
- Delivery of the Miyama City Biomass Center Facility to recycle food and human waste as a biomass resource
- Acquisition of Kurumin Logo certification, which is granted to companies supporting the development of the next generation
- Initiatives to increase employee motivation and strengthen engagement through surveys and various measures.
Governance Achievements
- Shifting to a pure holding company structure on April 1, 2018
- Establishment of the Group Management Committee and the Management Committee
- Improved corporate governance with the separation of supervision and execution, and by ensuring fairness and transparency through the establishment of the Personnel and Compensation Advisory Committees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Mitsui E&S Group 2025 Vision targets
Short-term Goals:
- Business Revival Plan targets for FY2020-FY2023
Environmental Challenges
- Significant damage to financial base due to large-scale losses in overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects.
- Declining profits in existing businesses such as shipbuilding and engineering.
- Sluggish shipping and shipbuilding markets due to uncertainties relating to the intensifying trade war between the U.S. and China, a sharp decline in shipments due to mine dam collapse of a major Brazilian resource company, and fast approaching, stricter environmental regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated the Mitsui E&S Group Business Revival Plan in May 2019.
- Measures for strengthening the financial and profit structure (asset sales, cost reduction).
- Measures for reforming the business structure (withdrawal from unprofitable businesses, concentration of resources in growth businesses).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Mitsui Administration Manual (MAM) for fair and equitable dealings with business partners
- Rules and Ethics for Material Procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth in renewable energy market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Reporting Guidelines, GRI, Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Version 4, ISO 26000, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation
Certifications: ISO 14001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-saving ships
- Gas turbine co-generation systems
- Floating mobile power plants
- Small and midsize gas carriers
- Decommissioning robots
Awards & Recognition
- Ministerial Commendation for Local Revitalization Support Tax System
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3.9 million tCO2e/year (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:732 TJ/year (2022)
Water Consumption:1,067,000 m3/year (2022)
Waste Generated:3.9 million tons/year (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Creating a decarbonized society
- Resolving issues of a society with a shrinking population
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 reduction through the launch of environmentally friendly products onto the market
- CO2 reduction resulting from the Mitsui E&S Group’s production activities (66% reduction compared to FY2019, 17% reduction compared to FY2019)
- Delivered the first Near Zero-emission (NZE) Transtainer® to Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT)
Social Achievements
- Established the Mitsui E&S Group Health Management Declaration to help maintain and improve the physical and mental health of each Group employee
- Formulated General Employer Action Plans based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children
- Increased the number of employees taking childcare leave
Governance Achievements
- Redefined the Group’s Company Philosophy and Vision in view of the quick shift to a sustainable society and other environmental changes
- Established a system to enable transparent, fair, prompt, and decisive decision making
- Improved the impartiality and transparency of the management of our business through the establishment of the Personel Advisory and Compensation Advisory Committees
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve a carbon-free society and resolve challenges related to the shrinking population by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Consolidated net sales 280 billion yen
- Consolidated operating income ratio 6%
- Capital-to-asset ratio 26%
- Annual CO2 reduction 5.5 million t-CO2
- Ratio of automation products to annual sales 40%
Short-term Goals:
- Increase our strengths in market-leading marine engines and port cranes with the goal of returning to profitability
Environmental Challenges
- Lingering impact of COVID-19
- Quick shift to a sustainable society
- Destabilization of the global political balance
- Significant damage to our financial foundation
- Severe business environment defined by the impact of COVID-19, the rise of materials and equipment prices and other factors
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented its Business Revival Plan
- Improved our financial and earnings positions and with business restructuring which includes our withdrawal from unprofitable businesses
- Sold many assets and businesses and obtained nearly 120 billion yen in capital
- Formulated Mid-Term Business Plan 2023 one year earlier
- Took capital measures totaling approximately 17 billion yen for greater soundness of our financial position and growth investments
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Green procurement that considers the reduction of environmental impact in pursuit of a sustainable society
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Damage due to abnormal weather (e.g. typhoons, tornadoes, floods, heavy rain)
Transition Risks
- Introduction of carbon pricing
- Carbon emission targets and policies
- Widespread adoption of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies
- Change in reputation among customers
Opportunities
- Widespread adoption of low-carbon (renewable energy) technologies
- Customers’ environmental awareness increases
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation, Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7
- Goal 13
Mitsui E&S Holdings agrees with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), an international goal set by the United Nations to solve global issues.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Near Zero Emission (NZE) Transtainers®
- Ammonia fuel engines
- Hydrogen fuel cranes
- Engines for new fuels (LNG and ammonia)
Awards & Recognition
- Ministerial Commendation for Local Revitalization Support Tax System