Climate Change Data

BUNKA SHUTTER CO., LTD.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,486 tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:738,213 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:18,745 thousand kWh
Water Consumption:143,869 m3
Waste Generated:2,120 tons (landfill/incineration)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Recycling
  • Coexistence with Nature
  • Human Rights
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Employee Well-being
  • Corporate Governance
  • Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Released SGD, an eco-friendly steel door assembled using an adhesive method, reducing work time and material weight. Promoted this method to other manufacturers.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 8.7% from FY2019.
  • Reduced waste generation by 15.3% year-on-year.
  • Reduced standby power consumption in new energy-saving opening and closing switch for window shutters by 20% compared to existing products.

Social Achievements

  • Formulated Bunka Shutter Group Human Rights Policy.
  • Established a Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
  • Introduced a leave system for volunteer work.
  • Conducted harassment training for 962 BX Group managers.
  • Improved part-time employee benefits and changed employment statuses of temporary workers with disabilities.

Governance Achievements

  • Established the Nomination/Remuneration Committee.
  • Introduced a performance-based remuneration system for Directors.
  • Strengthened the audit function of the Board of Directors.
  • Established an external reporting and consultation contact point for human rights-related issues.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality across all business activities by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 (from FY2019 baseline).
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions (Categories 1, 4) by 27.5% by 2030 (from FY2019 baseline).
  • Achieve net zero emissions by 100% of domestic manufacturing sites by FY2026.
  • ROE: 11.5% (FYE March 31, 2024), consolidated
  • ROIC: 10.5% (FYE March 31, 2024), consolidated
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase construction workforce to promote insourcing by 105% year on year (FY2024).
  • Increase net sales ratio of new products to 30% (FY2024).
  • Achieve 100% use of renewable energy by 2030.
  • Employee participation rate of 50% in social contribution activities by 2026.
  • Percentage of female managers: 10% (2028)
  • Percentage of female employees recruited upon graduation: 30% (2025)
  • Employment rate of persons with disabilities hired: 2.5% (2025)

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising raw material prices and semiconductor shortages affecting the supply chain.
  • Rising costs and uncertain future outlook.
  • Increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather.
  • Human rights risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investments in upgrading manufacturing facilities and improving productivity.
  • Creation of a new logistics system to optimize operations.
  • Establishment of a core system for information sharing between sales, manufacturing, and construction.
  • Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implementation of a business continuity plan (BCP) for procurement.
  • Formulating Human Rights Due Diligence Performance Guidelines and conducting impact assessments.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual surveys of 116 business partners

Responsible Procurement
  • CSR Procurement Guidelines (including environmental, labor, and human rights considerations).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased severity and frequency of natural disasters and extreme weather phenomena
Transition Risks
  • Carbon taxes and other burdens
  • Changes in energy mix
  • Transition to low-carbon technologies
Opportunities
  • Increasing need for eco-friendly products that help mitigate climate change
  • Increasing need for products that adapt to the impact of climate change

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Oyama Factory, BX Shinsei Seiki, BX Tenpal Saitama Factory), ISO 9001 (Oyama Factory, Kakegawa Factory, Himeji Factory, Gochaku Factory, BX SHINSEI SEIKI, BX TR, BX ROOTES, BX KANESHIN), ISO/IEC 17025 (Research Institute for Life-in & Environment & Disaster Prevention)

Third-party Assurance: Socotec Certification Japan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • SGD eco-friendly steel door
  • Rakuset water barrier panel
  • Tomepita compact water barrier sheet
  • Aquafloat buoyancy water barrier
  • Wind Block Series
  • Mado Master Soral electric blind shutter
  • Tekumoku wood-plastic recycled composites

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Monodzukuri Parts Grand Award 2022 (High Sound Insulation Steel Door)
  • Commendation as a long-term contributor by the Miyagi Prefecture Watari Town Tourism Association (2023)