Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy

Environmental Achievements

• Utilized wood biomass as a heat source for snow melting facilities, contributing to carbon neutrality.

Social Achievements

• Improved road safety and accessibility in snowy regions by implementing snow melting facilities.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High cost of renewable energy sources hindering widespread adoption in snow-prone areas.
• Limited data on fuel consumption and economic viability of pellet boiler systems.

Mitigation Strategies

• Data collection and analysis to verify system economic feasibility.
• Exploring wood biomass as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing wood pellets from sustainable sources (e.g., using sawmill waste).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels, mitigating climate change.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

The use of wood biomass for snow melting contributes to renewable energy adoption, infrastructure development, and climate change mitigation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental

Environmental Achievements

• Improved coral survival rate from 31.8% in 2012 to 84.7% in 2014 after one year post-transplantation; over 70% survival rate after two years in 2014.
• Increased average annual growth rate of transplanted corals from 3.4 cm in 2012-2013 to 10.9 cm in 2014.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High initial mortality rates of transplanted corals due to factors like moving seabed sediments and predation.
• Low genetic diversity in asexually propagated corals potentially leading to lower fertilization rates.

Mitigation Strategies

• Improved transplantation techniques, including using larger coral fragments (8 cm), longer nursery farming periods (over 3 months), and selecting more temperature-tolerant species.
• Careful selection of species and transplantation sites, optimizing fragment size, and designing out-planting to maximize genetic diversity and fertilization rates (spacing corals 60cm apart).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Coral bleaching due to elevated sea temperatures

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 14: Life Below Water

The project contributes to the conservation and restoration of coral reefs, which are vital ecosystems supporting marine biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Developed a technology to predict landslide occurrence and debris flow deposition areas using rainfall runoff analysis.
• Implemented a project to remove invasive species (rats) on Torishima Island to improve the habitat of the Austin's petrel.

Social Achievements

• Participated in the Hirosegawa 10,000 People Project and Hirosegawa Basin Simultaneous Cleaning Activities in Sendai, contributing to community development and environmental conservation.
• Supported flood risk management in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam using satellite technology and information communication technology.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Insufficient ground rainfall observation networks in developing countries in Asia, making it difficult to obtain timely rainfall data for flood risk management.
• Difficulties in removing invasive species on remote islands due to geographical and topographical limitations.
• Deteriorated condition of the old meteorological observatory on Torishima Island, requiring renovation before using it as a base for the invasive species removal project.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a system to evaluate and correct GSMaP rainfall data using minimal ground rain gauges for more accurate rainfall data.
• Developed a flood prediction system and flood early warning delivery system using WebGIS and SMS.
• Renovated the old meteorological observatory on Torishima Island to create a habitable base for the invasive species removal project.
• Implemented a targeted rat removal plan focusing on the Austin's petrel nesting areas and surrounding areas on Torishima Island, using bait stations to maintain the effect over a longer period.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme rainfall, typhoons

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO26000

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Participated in Okinawa Prefecture's coral reef conservation and restoration project, resulting in a 15-40x increase in coral cover after two years (in some areas).
• Developed a new visualization technology integrating land, underwater, and geological data for efficient infrastructure planning and environmental conservation.
• Developed and implemented a Minamata Convention-related project, including mercury analysis training for developing countries.

Social Achievements

• Implemented environmental education programs for international students and local residents.
• Cooperated in the establishment of the NPO Earth Environment College, contributing to environmental education.
• Received the 'Kurumin' certification for supporting employees with childcare.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Coral reef degradation due to high water temperatures, crown-of-thorns starfish, and red soil runoff.
• Difficulties in assessing the properties and thickness of sediment and ground strength in underwater construction projects.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed coral cultivation techniques using both sexual and asexual reproduction methods.
• Integrated Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP) data with existing underwater visualization technology to create a seamless 3D spatial information model.
• Collaborated with local communities and organizations in coral reef restoration efforts.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• High water temperatures leading to coral bleaching

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient infrastructure

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Kurumin

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through coral reef conservation, sustainable infrastructure development, environmental education, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Kurumin certification

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Disaster prevention and mitigation
• Infrastructure maintenance management
• Soil contamination and waste countermeasures
• Analysis of trace chemical substances and risk assessment/management
• Environmental surveys and ecological surveys related to offshore environmental surveys and marine resource development
• Renewable energy utilization
• Biodiversity conservation measures and natural regeneration
• Life science field
• Private/individual services supporting the safety and security of human health and living environment
• Global environmental pollution countermeasures

Environmental Achievements

• Participation in the Strategic Innovation Creation Program (SIP) "Innovative Deep-Sea Resource Survey Technology", contributing to environmental countermeasures in deep-sea resource development.
• Development of a real-time flow observation system using image analysis technology (NETIS technology registration number "QS-180042-A").
• Support for deep-sea environmental survey technology training for Pacific island countries.
• Successful proteome analysis of poorly soluble tissue pieces contributing to regenerative medicine.

Social Achievements

• Implementation of environmental education programs for international students, local residents, and children.
• Collaboration with NPO Earth Environment College.
• Certified as a “Health and Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2020” in March 2020.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthening of organizational integration, efficiency, and governance system.
• Establishment of an AI comprehensive promotion office to accelerate the utilization of AI technology within the company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing frequency and severity of flood and debris flow disasters due to climate change and global warming.
• Ensuring the safety of observation personnel during large-scale floods.
• Need for effective and rapid response to disasters.

Mitigation Strategies

• Establishment of a "Heisei 30 Typhoon No. 19 Disaster Countermeasures Coordination Office" to ensure rapid and effective on-site surveys and document preparation.
• Development of a real-time flow observation system using image analysis technology to enable non-contact flow observation.
• Leveraging experience and know-how from the West Japan heavy rain disaster in 2018.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Floods
• Typhoons
• Heavy rains

Opportunities

• Development of disaster prevention and mitigation technologies
• Development of renewable energy technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
• SDG 15 (Life On Land)

IDEA's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various projects related to environmental conservation, disaster prevention, infrastructure development, and renewable energy.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Real-time flow observation system
• Room health check service

Awards & Recognition

• Health and Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Many companies face various risks, such as labor shortages due to a declining birthrate and aging population, and diversification of consumer needs.

Mitigation Strategies

• Utilizing the SDGs as a tool to identify and mitigate risks and uncover business opportunities, and to become aware of the company's potential value.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• All 17 SDGs

The report focuses on using the SDGs as a framework for business strategy and risk management.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Development
• Community Development

Environmental Achievements

• Developing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Developing plans for renewable energy introduction maximizing potential
• Mapping and overlaying ecosystem services and natural disaster risks
• Analyzing economic effects of land use changes using scenarios
• Proposing optimal land use considering future perspectives (e.g., restoring forests, converting abandoned farmland into wetlands)

Social Achievements

• Supporting sustainable agriculture and forestry through regional resource utilization
• Coordinating new businesses and supporting their commercialization
• Developing human resources to support long-term initiatives
• Creating mechanisms for regional cooperation and funding

Governance Achievements

• Established a new Regional Co-creation Promotion Department in April 2022 to respond to new social needs

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing unused land due to population decline
• Trade-off between promoting regional decarbonization and maintaining natural capital/green infrastructure (e.g., landscape damage from large-scale solar panel installations)
• Dependence on imported resources for daily life and industry
• Rising prices and difficulties in procuring biomass resources

Mitigation Strategies

• Adopting green infrastructure concepts to optimize land use
• Supporting sustainable agriculture and forestry by utilizing regional resources and reducing environmental burdens
• Improving the economic viability of forestry and agriculture through various measures (e.g., timber processing, using unused materials as fuel, suppressing reforestation costs)
• Coordinating businesses and fostering human resources for regional development

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Opportunities

• Renewable energy introduction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through promoting renewable energy, sustainable land use, and community development.