Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Regional Revitalization
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved ZEH-M (Net Zero Energy House for Multi-family dwellings) certification for one building in 2022.
• Developed and planned multiple ZEH-M projects with a target of 5% of total supply by 2024.
• Achieved a total renewable energy generation capacity of 310MW by March 2022, with a plan to reach 360MW by March 2025.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 70,410 tons annually (based on comparison with fossil fuel power plants).

Social Achievements

• Launched a Women's Empowerment Project to create a supportive work environment for women.
• Employs three people with disabilities at Leven Village farm in Chiba.
• 100% return rate for employees taking maternity/childcare leave.
• Implemented a telework system in 2019, supporting diverse work styles.
• Leven Home Build (subsidiary) continuously recognized with Yokohama Good Balance Award since 2017.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the CEO, overseeing ESG strategy and sustainability initiatives.
• ISO 14001 certification obtained in 2008 for environmental management system, with annual external audits.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Negative impacts on climate, waste, and resource efficiency during real estate development.
• Potential risks to resource efficiency and safety in solar power generation.
• Balancing affordable housing with profitability.

Mitigation Strategies

• ISO 14001 certification and implementation of environmental management system.
• Risk assessment and verification through technical reports and soil surveys during development.
• Offering a range of housing options to meet diverse needs (e.g., compact apartments for single people and DINKs).

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: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy generation, urban development, and sustainable housing.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ZEH-M apartments

Awards & Recognition

• Yokohama Good Balance Award (Leven Home Build)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Acquired IATF16949, ISO9001, and ISO14001 certifications.
• Implemented initiatives to reduce waste and CO2 emissions.
• Introduced a solar power generation system for renewable energy.

Social Achievements

• Established a stress check system and refresh day system for employee well-being.
• Implemented a short-term overseas dispatch system for employee development.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion, particularly for women engineers, with programs supporting career development and work-life balance.

Governance Achievements

• Established a sustainability management system with a designated manager (Mr. Iwasaki) and department (Management Department) responsible for ESG initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Negative environmental impacts from plastic waste and CO2 emissions during manufacturing and disposal.
• Balancing the positive impacts of employment with potential negative impacts on worker health and safety.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on reducing waste and defect rates, promoting recycling and reuse of materials.
• Implementing measures to ensure employee safety and well-being, including stress checks and refresh days.
• Continuous improvement through ISO14001 certification and other environmental management systems.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Efforts to recycle and reuse materials from suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Expansion of renewable energy through solar power generation.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNEP FI Principles for Positive Impact Finance, ESG Finance High-Level Panel

Certifications: IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Shifted 100% of heating fuel for Hida Shogawa Onsen Sakura no Yu from kerosene to wood chip biomass fuel, achieving carbon neutrality.
• Implemented a unique low-temperature drying system using wood waste from the sawmill as fuel for the hot water drying process since 2014.
• Achieved 100% renewable energy supply at the Takayama headquarters in May 2022.

Social Achievements

• Collaboration with Hida Takayama High School on the "Hida Takayama High School Practice Forest Utilization Project" increasing interest in forestry and construction.
• Annual internships from Takayama Technical High School.
• Employs approximately 80% local residents from Takayama City.
• Established a safety and health management plan and holds safety promotion meetings twice a year.

Governance Achievements

• Established a 12-level ranking system for carpenters based on skill level, promoting continuous improvement.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortage of workers in forestry and construction industries.
• Potential negative impacts on biodiversity, resource efficiency, climate, and waste management.

Mitigation Strategies

• Collaboration with local high schools to cultivate interest in forestry and construction.
• Cascade utilization of wood chips and sawdust.
• Implementation of low-temperature drying system using wood waste as fuel.
• Annual safety and health management plan and regular safety meetings.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Direct purchase of raw materials from forest owners in Takayama City

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNEP FI Positive Impact Finance Principles, ESG Finance High-Level Panel

Certifications: ISO 9001-2000, Gifu Performance Display Material Certified Factory

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable forestry practices, renewable energy use, local employment, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• ISO14001 certified (renewal application in progress)

Social Achievements

• Providing a work environment where employees can thrive
• Work-life balance promotion to support childcare and work

Governance Achievements

• Established sustainability-related policies and initiatives

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption leading to CO2 emissions
• Low awareness of R&D center's wheelchairs
• Need to improve male employee participation in childcare leave

Mitigation Strategies

• Replacing energy-saving equipment to reduce electricity usage
• Initiating CO2 emission measurement in 2024
• Expanding sales channels for wheelchairs
• Aiming for 'Platinum Kurumin' certification by 2029 to promote work-life balance

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: UNEP FI Principles for Positive Impact Finance, ESG Finance High-Level Panel

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 13: Climate Action

The company's activities contribute to these goals through its manufacturing operations, support of the semiconductor industry, and initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Wheelchairs

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor costs rising and difficult to pass on to trading prices.
• Sales decrease/order slump
• Rising raw material and purchase prices
• Shortage of personnel/manpower
• Rising labor costs
• Excessive competition

Mitigation Strategies

• Passing on price increases to sales prices
• Cost reduction
• Procurement of alternative products
• Change of suppliers
• Review of working environment
• Review of working conditions
• Streamlining of business procedures
• Review of employee benefits

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

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed