KOMORI CORPORATION
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:17956 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6.24 million kWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 decreased by 1.5% to 17,956 tons per year.
- Electric output from renewable energy sources increased by 4.6% to 6.24 million kWh year on year.
Social Achievements
- Ratio of female employees increased by 0.5 percentage points year on year to 13.9%.
- Number of women in managerial positions increased by 1 to 4.
- Annual leave utilization rate increased by 6.0 percentage points to 64.5%.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High energy costs due to geopolitical risks.
- Shortage of semiconductor and other parts supply.
- Foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Economic downturn in Greater China due to zero-COVID policy.
- Increase in industrial accidents (7 in FY2023).
Mitigation Strategies
- Efforts to reduce environmental impact such as elimination and integration of locations and replacement with LED lighting systems.
- Strengthened sales structure by setting up operational headquarters in Americas, Europe, and Greater China.
- Expanded the spread of cloud solution “KP-Connect” to promote efficiency.
- Promoting data linkage with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and robots.
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
- advance series
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,189,713 t-CO2e (Scope 3, FY2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:1,189,713 t-CO2e (FY2022)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:31,072,966 kWh (FY2022), renewable energy: 624,532 kWh
Water Consumption:92,379 m³ (FY2022)
Waste Generated:352,600 kg (FY2022)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability
- Human Capital
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 in FY2030 compared to FY2010 levels (target)
- Installation of solar panels at MBO plant in Germany (57,364 kWh generated in FY2023)
- Switch to LED lighting at Tsukuba Plant and headquarters
- Relocated Komori Global Parts Center to reduce flood risk
- Development of energy-saving printing presses (LITHRONE GX40RP advance)
- 9.6% reduction in annual electricity consumption (LITHRONE GX/G advance series)
Social Achievements
- Implementation of Komori-Way WorkStyle Reform (K-Work) to enhance employee engagement
- Certified as a 2023 Health and Productivity Management Organization
- Initiatives to improve work-life balance, including flexible work styles, childcare support, and parental leave
- Kurumin certification for supporting childrearing
- Establishment of an external consultation contact point for childcare
Governance Achievements
- Company with Audit & Supervisory Board system
- Establishment of CSR Committee and Risk Management Committee
- Introduction of performance-linked stock remuneration system
- Increased ratio of Outside Directors to 36%
- Regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by FY2030 compared to FY2010 levels
- Achieve 6% women in managerial positions by 2030
- Achieve 70% or more employees taking annual leave by FY2024
- Achieve 40 or more female participants in education and training by FY2024
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Physical impacts of climate change (storms, floods)
- Transition to a decarbonized society (carbon pricing, energy costs)
- Changes in demand for printing presses due to digital transformation
- Risks related to supply chain disruptions
- Reputational risks related to climate change initiatives
- Risks related to human resource employment/diversity
- Risks related to compliance
Mitigation Strategies
- Relocations and energy-saving measures for offices exposed to hazards
- Setting reduction targets for Scopes 1 and 2 and taking action towards carbon neutrality by 2050
- Promoting energy-saving performance during product development
- Transition to printing presses and digital printing systems with high environmental performance
- Appropriate information disclosure and communication with stakeholders
- Strengthening of BCP measures
- Examination and consideration into substitution of parts through dialogue with suppliers
- Initiatives to improve work-life balance and employee engagement
- Establishment of compliance systems and education programs
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Komori Green Procurement Standard Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Storms
- Floods
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Changes in energy costs
- Changes in demand for printing presses
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Transition to printing presses and digital printing systems with high environmental performance
- Development of products in the field of printed electronics
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO14001, Health and Productivity Management Organization (2023)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LITHRONE GX/G advance series
- LITHRONE GX40RP advance
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed