Climate Change Data

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.