Climate Change Data

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-10 to 2022-09)

Reporting Period: 2022-10 to 2022-09

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:57,504 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:9% in FY2021, aiming for 100% by 2040
Water Consumption:879,000 m3/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Resource Management
  • Biodiversity
  • Human Capital Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 3.2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2) compared to FY2021
  • 23.3% reduction in water use per unit of net sales compared to FY2020
  • Joined RE100, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2040

Social Achievements

  • Launched initiatives to promote women's active participation and work-life balance
  • Participated in Rikochallenge to encourage female students in STEM
  • Maintained 100% maternity leave return rate

Governance Achievements

  • Increased the number of outside directors to four (40% of the board)
  • Established a Nominating and Compensation Committee
  • Implemented a robust compliance system with regular audits

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 (100% renewable energy)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce water use per unit of net sales by 10% compared to FY2020 by 2030
  • Achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water use per unit of net sales by 1% compared to the previous period

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficulty procuring raw materials and soaring prices due to COVID-19 and the Ukraine war
  • Insufficient production capacity for microfocus X-ray sources
  • Climate change related risks (e.g., typhoon damage)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in new factory buildings to increase production capacity
  • Implementing measures against flood damage at the Shingai Factory
  • Promoting energy conservation and renewable energy adoption (RE100)
  • Analyzing climate-related risks and opportunities based on TCFD recommendations

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Questionnaires sent to 1,849 suppliers, 1,725 responses (93% response rate)

Responsible Procurement
  • Hamamatsu Photonics Supply Chain CSR Promotion Guidelines
  • Green Procurement Guidelines
  • Green Procurement Management Standard for Chemical Substances

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (e.g., typhoons)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC International Framework, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Guidance

Certifications: Health and Productivity Stock (2023), Excellent Health and Productivity Management Corporation (White 500, 2023)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products for plastic recycling
  • High-power semiconductor lasers for laser nuclear fusion