株式会社IHI
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2019, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Four products received internal certification for environmental friendliness (Heat Recovery (HR) Series, EvaCryo™ vacuum vapor degreaser, vehicular turbocharger, Toyosu Foresia™ green office building)
- CO2 emissions from business activities: 275,000 tons
Social Achievements
- Introduced the Network Leader program to foster the development of female employees.
- Completed the IHI Human Resources Development & Communication Center (I-STEP Shonan) for human resources training.
- Sponsored WFP’s Walk the World, a charity walk to raise awareness of food supply issues.
Governance Achievements
- Established the Appointment Advisory Committee to improve corporate governance.
- Increased the number of outside directors from two to three.
- Established the Compensation Advisory Committee to ensure propriety in director remuneration.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce CO2 emissions from business activities to less than 300,000 tons by FY2018.
- Reduce CO2 emissions from products and services by 10 million tons by FY2018.
- By fiscal 2018, IHI aims to have at least 75 female managers level or higher, including 3 percent of accounting managers.
Environmental Challenges
- Declining profitability of large-scale offshore structures
- Worsening business performance of some major projects and extraordinary losses on investments in a Brazilian shipbuilding firm.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reinforced risk management framework in offshore structures.
- Implemented measures to minimize the impact of new business risks while maintaining steady growth.
- Strengthened risk management by calibrating response to risks associated with national or regional circumstances.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,332 companies surveyed in 2013
Responsible Procurement
- IHI Group Basic Procurement Policy (fair and impartial procurement, mutually beneficial partnerships, adherence to compliance and society’s expectations)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4), Ministry of the Environment, Japan (Environmental Reporting Guidelines)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Heat Recovery (HR) Series
- EvaCryo™ vacuum vapor degreaser
- Vehicular turbocharger
- Toyosu Foresia™ green office building
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Resources
- Social Sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched Nanatsujima Biomass Power Plant, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 200,000 tons per year compared to conventional fossil fuels.
- IHI Terrasun Solutions expanded energy management services business in North America, installing more than 320 MWh of energy storage.
- Bio-jet fuel manufactured from microalgae received international standards certification (ASTM D7566 Annex 7).
Social Achievements
- Introduced a Group-wide Career Development Program (CDP) to encourage independent career development.
- Initiatives to develop management talent to lead change, including succession planning and job grading.
- Kurumin Certification for supporting child raising and Eruboshi Certification for promoting women's participation.
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened corporate governance by separating management supervision and business execution functions.
- Established IHI Group Code of Action and IHI Group Quality Declaration to ensure uncompromising compliance.
- Implemented Quality & Compliance Training for all directors, officers, and employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve a 50% reduction in customer CO2 emissions by 2035.
- Contribute to the achievement of a 50% reduction in net aviation CO2 emissions from 2005 levels by 2050.
- Quickly revitalize and reorganize businesses requiring countermeasures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacting Civil Aero Engines Business and Vehicular Turbochargers Business.
- Declining demand for fossil fuel power generation equipment.
- Shrinking market for turbocharged vehicles due to vehicle electrification.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented short-term countermeasures, including securing financing, freezing/reducing investments, and reducing costs.
- Reexamining the current medium-term management plan and working on formulating the next plan.
- Accelerating the transformation of the business model with a focus on ESG.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Damaged offices and plants caused by typhoons, floods, or other natural disasters
- Disrupted supply chains caused by frequent severe weather
Transition Risks
- Introduction of carbon taxes
- Stronger industrial waste regulations
- Declining demand for products and services with high CO2 emissions
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for fuel conversion, carbon capture and storage (CCUS)
- Increasing demand for regulated power supplies, storage energy, and Power-to-X
- Increasing demand for turbochargers for electric vehicles
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: Kurumin, Eruboshi, Resilience Certification
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Nanatsujima Biomass Power Plant
- Energy management services
- Bio-jet fuel from microalgae
- Electric aircraft engines
Awards & Recognition
- S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
- Kurumin Certification
- Eruboshi Certification
- Health & Productivity Companies 2020 (White 500)
- Resilience Certification
- PRIDE Index Gold Award 2019
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Human rights
- Diversity and inclusion
- Securing and maintaining stakeholder trust
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 emissions intensity (t-CO2/100 million yen) in fiscal 2021 was 18.8 t-CO2/100 million yen, achieving our target of 3% reduction from 22.2 t-CO2/100 million yen in fiscal 2018.
- Achieved CO2-free power generation using only liquid ammonia as fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions during combustion by over 99%.
Social Achievements
- Increased ratio of female managers (3.9% from 3.4%), and ratio of new female graduate hires (20.2% from 16.5%).
- Increased male employees taking childcare leave (70.8% from 26.5%).
- Launched Yokohama Logistics Laboratory showcasing three-dimensional picking system "SKYPOD".
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Management Promotion Committee chaired by the CEO.
- Revised policy for determining officer remuneration.
- Improved Board of Directors effectiveness through annual evaluations.
Climate Goals & Targets
- IHI Carbon Neutral 2050: Achieve carbon neutrality throughout the entire value chain by 2050.
- Achieve 20% ammonia co-firing in fiscal 2023.
- Achieve over 50% ammonia co-firing by fiscal 2024.
- Realize pure ammonia firing technology in thermal power generation boilers by 2025.
- Complete development of large ammonia-receiving base by 2025.
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity at least 3% by 2021 compared to 2018.
- Reduce energy consumption intensity at least 3% by 2021 compared to 2018.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical risks.
- Soaring raw material prices.
- Growing interest in climate change issues requiring significant mindset shifts and transformations.
- Insufficient dialogue with stakeholders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening cost structure and accelerating expansion of life cycle businesses.
- Implementing financial strategies to strengthen earnings foundations.
- Securing investment capital through asset sales and transition bonds.
- Improving cash generation capabilities.
- Increasing communication with investors and NGOs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 173 suppliers in fiscal 2021
Responsible Procurement
- IHI Group Procurement Policy: Fair and impartial procurement, mutually beneficial partnerships, legal compliance, and societal needs.
- CSR procurement considering human rights, labor conditions, occupational safety and health, environment, and information management.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events causing delays in construction and production.
- Supply chain disruptions due to severe weather.
Transition Risks
- Declining demand for products with high CO2 emissions.
- Rising costs due to carbon taxes and regulations.
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for decarbonization technologies.
- Opportunities for fuel conversion, CCUS, and renewable energy.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Ammonia combustion technologies.
- Electric turbochargers for FCVs.
- Methanation technology.
- CO2 conversion technologies.
Awards & Recognition
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism award for maintenance and rehabilitation of First and Second Bosphorus Bridge.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- ESG Management
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened the decision-making and supervisory functions of the Board of Directors by implementing an Executive Officer system.
- Established the ESG Management Promotion Committee to consider basic policies and specific measures for ESG management.
- Established the Remuneration Advisory Committee and the Nomination Advisory Committee to ensure the suitability and objectivity of officer remuneration and the appropriate appointment of officers.
- Increased the ratio of independent outside directors and audit & supervisory board members.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- climate change
- human rights
- diversity and inclusion
- securing and maintaining stakeholder trust
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1, 2) by 13% compared to FY2019.
- Achieved the world’s first 100% combustion of liquid ammonia on a gas turbine.
- Commenced large-scale ammonia combustion (20% of heating value) at JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station.
Social Achievements
- LCB revenue (excluding Aero Engine, Space & Defense) increased by 35% compared to FY2019.
- Launched the 1st STEP Conference for new employees to promote understanding of company policies.
- Introduced a system to support concurrent positions inside IHI and a second job system.
Governance Achievements
- Established the ESG Management Promotion Committee in FY2021.
- Revised basic approach to corporate governance and established basic policies.
- Began evaluation of Board of Directors (every year since FY2015).
Climate Goals & Targets
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- Achieve an operating profit margin of 7.5%, ROIC of 8% or higher, and CCC of 100 days by FY2025.
- Establish a solid business model by 2030 regarding Clean Energy such as ammonia.
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1, 2) by half in 2030 (compared to fiscal 2019).
- Establish a solid business for the Ammonia Value Chain as a whole in the latter half of the 2020s.
Environmental Challenges
- Generating operating cash flow.
- Social environment instability.
- Securing human resources and passing on skills.
- Shortage of engineers and operators in infrastructure management.
- Impact from the increasing shift of passenger cars to EVs in the vehicular turbocharger market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Establish a system that will organically tie the businesses together and heighten overall strength of the Group.
- Implement the “Group Management Policies 2023” focusing on four challenges: Realizing a carbon-neutral society, Achieving a global ecosystem resilient to climate change, Building and improving industrial ecosystems, and Economic, national, and energy security.
- Promote the recruiting and developing human capital and the advancement of digital infrastructure.
- Promote preventive maintenance and comprehensive maintenance management.
- Forcefully promote selling price improvement activities as automobile production normalizes globally and aim to sustainably improve profitability by gradually reducing the impact of soaring prices of materials through VA/VE activities, and optimizing fixed costs.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- CSR procurement monitoring for business partners.
- Formulating the IHI Group Code of Conduct for Business Partners.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of carbon solutions (ammonia combustion, methanation).
- Development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, IFRS Foundation, GRI Sustainability Reporting, Global Reporting Initiative
Certifications: Kurumin, Eruboshi
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Ammonia combustion technology
- Methanation equipment
- Carbon neutral concrete
Awards & Recognition
- S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index constituent brand
- FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index constituent brand
- Health & Productivity Companies 2023 (White 500)
- EcoVadis Silver Medal
- Digital Transformation Stock (DX Stock) Selection 2023
- PRIDE Index 2022 Gold Award
- Resilience Certification
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions in 2022 compared to 2019.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG management promotion council chaired by the CEO in 2021, including an environmental committee and a carbon neutral task force.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by 2050.
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2019).
Environmental Challenges
- Significant Scope 3 emissions from the value chain.
- Increasing GHG emissions projected due to business expansion.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing energy-saving equipment, renewable energy, and fuel conversion in factories.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies.
- Actively pursuing new technologies and securing renewable energy sources.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- CSR procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Green Bond Principles, Green Loan Principles, Climate Transition Finance Handbook (ICMA), Climate Transition Finance Basic Guidelines (Japanese Government), Green Bond Guidelines (Japanese Government), Green Loan Guidelines (Japanese Government), TCFD
Certifications: Third-party verification for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (2021 and 2022)
Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification for GHG emissions data is planned annually.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through various projects related to renewable energy, clean technologies, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation, and international collaborations.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight aircraft components, electric aircraft engines, SAF, ammonia value chain, carbon recycling technologies, electric turbochargers, small modular reactors (SMRs).
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed