株式会社稲葉製作所
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31)
Reporting Period: 2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Resources
- Community
- Governance
- Environmental Load Reduction
Environmental Achievements
- Completed powder coating of major painting equipment in all factories, improving energy efficiency and reducing waste.
- Implemented solar power generation at the head office warehouse building (since 2011) and Tomioka factory (since 2013).
- Improved production efficiency through standardization of product components.
- Improved logistics efficiency through knockdown shipping and review of the three-factory production system.
Social Achievements
- Introduced a public qualification acquisition reward system and a qualification challenge system to support the independent cultivation of specialized skills.
- Introduced a flexible time-off system and established a childcare/nursing support award (commendation system) to create an environment where childcare/nursing leave can be easily taken.
Governance Achievements
- Established a sustainability promotion system, with the president and department heads making decisions on sustainability policies and issues.
- Implemented risk management regulations and a business continuity management system.
- Established an internal reporting system to ensure compliance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased steel storage shipments due to the impact of price revisions and high material prices.
- Increased material costs and depreciation expenses due to planned investments such as new production equipment.
- Intense price competition in the steel storage and office furniture markets.
- Potential for product defects and recalls.
- Dependence on specific clients for the office furniture business.
- Environmental risks such as climate change and resource depletion.
- Information security risks such as cyberattacks.
- Risks from natural disasters, accidents, and epidemics.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening stable supply systems by maintaining appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and products.
- Implementing cost reduction measures and shifting price increases to sales prices.
- Implementing multiple purchasing, focusing on more profitable suppliers, and communicating with suppliers.
- Implementing a unique quality control system, including rigorous testing, quality control committees, and long-term testing.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies.
- Developing products that are environmentally friendly and of high quality.
- Implementing powder coating (powder coating) in painting to reduce environmental impact.
- Strengthening the internal control system through corporate governance and compliance.
- Developing a business continuity plan (BCP) to minimize business interruption and impact.
- Diversifying factories, regularly inspecting equipment, and implementing disaster prevention training.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing raw materials from multiple suppliers to ensure stable supply.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons, floods, and other severe weather events
Transition Risks
- Strengthening environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recyclable products with easy disassembly and sorting of parts.
- Energy-efficient products through powder coating.