Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance
• Environment
• Safety
• Quality
• Product Liability
• Employee Relations
• Community Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Established a super clean manufacturing facility in the Mie factory to address increasing customer demands for product impurity removal.
• Installed exhaust gas treatment equipment at both factories to reduce solvent gas emissions and utilize waste gas for boiler steam generation.
• Implemented waste reduction and recycling initiatives, reducing waste disposal costs and generating revenue from material recycling.
• Developed environmentally friendly products such as the “Rakurin” photocatalytic film and “Eco-Shule” heat-shielding film.
• Participated in the “Team Minus 6%” national movement for global warming prevention.

Social Achievements

• Established a company ethics helpline for employees to report violations of laws, company regulations, or internal rules.
• Held the first KIMOTO Cup sports tournament for local youth sports teams.
• Implemented internship programs for high school students to provide work experience and address social issues related to youth employment.
• Improved internal communication through the relaunch of the company newsletter and the “Taste of the Region” program for employees and their families.

Governance Achievements

• Revised the “KIMOTO Corporate Code of Conduct” in May 2004 and distributed a comic book version to employees.
• Established a CSR committee in April 2005 with subcommittees focusing on compliance, environment/safety, and quality/product liability.
• Strengthened internal audits and compliance measures, including educational initiatives on traffic rules and antitrust laws.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential risks related to accidents, disasters, and reputational damage.
• Maintaining information security across the company.
• Meeting increasingly high customer demands for product purity.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed risk maps and matrices to prioritize risks and create response manuals.
• Implemented company-wide information security measures, including the prohibition of personal computers in offices and the establishment of guidelines for company-owned computers.
• Established a super clean manufacturing facility in the Mie factory.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement of office supplies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Environmental Report Guidelines 2003 (Ministry of the Environment, Japan)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rakurin photocatalytic film
• Eco-Shule heat-shielding film

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Compliance
• Environment
• Safety
• Product Quality
• Customer Satisfaction
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption (power and water)
• Reduced waste generation (plastic, solvent)
• Increased recycling efforts
• Developed eco-friendly products (plant-derived materials, photocatalytic films)

Social Achievements

• Launched employee satisfaction survey, resulting in high ranking among manufacturers
• Implemented employee well-being initiatives (health seminars, eco-driving training)
• Introduced event leave for school events
• Improved childcare support
• Implemented re-employment system
• Introduced flexible work arrangements (part-time work during pregnancy)
• Community engagement (KIMOTO Cup sports tournament, participation in beautification activities, donations to the Red Cross)
• Implemented internship program

Governance Achievements

• Established information security policy and internal regulations
• Revised employment regulations to strengthen compliance with traffic safety laws (especially regarding drunk driving)
• Held compliance training sessions on antitrust laws and subcontracting laws
• Established a crisis management system with checklists for various scenarios

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing environmental impact further
• Improving employee satisfaction in specific areas
• Ensuring full company-wide adoption of new policies and initiatives

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued focus on energy and resource conservation
• Addressing issues identified in employee satisfaction survey
• Ongoing education and communication efforts to promote CSR initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on responsible sourcing and reducing waste in procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Environmental Report Guidelines 2003 (Ministry of the Environment, Japan), Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 2002 (GRI)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Plant-derived materials for printing stickers
• Photocatalytic films with heat reflection and UV protection

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions per unit of production (though total emissions increased)
• Implemented chemical substance management system
• Participated in Cool Biz initiative
• Green purchasing initiatives
• Solar power introduction considered for factories
• Factory renovations incorporating energy efficiency measures (茨城工場)

Social Achievements

• Launched CSR committee with subcommittees focusing on compliance, environment/safety, and quality/product liability
• Held KIMOTO Cup baseball tournament for local youth
• Organized various employee events (e.g., family gatherings, workshops)
• Implemented new event leave for employees
• Conducted mental health seminars for managers
• Conducted business etiquette training
• Participated in community clean-up activities
• Provided internships
• Participated in Tokyo Marathon gum removal
• Participated in calendar recycling event

Governance Achievements

• Established anti-social force exclusion policy and response manual
• Revised information management regulations
• Implemented internal control system for financial reporting
• One-year term for directors to enhance accountability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing CO2 emissions (though per-unit emissions improved)
• Managing chemical substances in production
• Maintaining high safety standards in manufacturing
• Balancing work and life for employees

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in factory equipment and hybrid company cars to reduce CO2 emissions
• Implementation of chemical substance management system
• Regular safety patrols and training
• Introduction of event leave and other employee-friendly policies
• Mental health seminars for managers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green purchasing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Community Contribution
• Environmental Conservation
• Quality Management
• Employee Well-being
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• ISO 14001 certification obtained in 2001 and continuous improvement activities.
• CO2 emission reduction target of 10% by 2010 (compared to 1990).
• Waste reduction through improved sorting and recycling.
• Reduction of organic solvents and plastics through inventory management and material recycling.

Social Achievements

• Organized the KIMOTO Cup Sports Boys' and Girls' Softball Tournament in Mie Prefecture.
• Donated to victims of the Sichuan earthquake in China.
• Became a supporting member of the World Food Programme (WFP).
• Visited and donated daily necessities to children at the Shenyang City Children's Social Welfare Institute.
• Participated in the Sendai City crime prevention vehicle program.
• Created a “KIMOTO Terminology Collection” to aid new employee training.
• Introduced event holidays for both men and women to support childcare participation.
• Created an explanatory document for the company's Code of Conduct.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a system for evaluating internal controls related to financial reporting.
• Established a risk management project to identify and mitigate risks.
• Established CSR committee with subcommittees focusing on compliance, environment, and quality.
• Participated in the Tokyo Stock Exchange IR Festa.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing risk of information leakage due to advancements in technology.
• Need to improve understanding of the company's Code of Conduct.
• Need to improve the clarity and accessibility of the company's employment regulations.
• Meeting the increasing demands for chemical substance regulations (RoHS, REACH).

Mitigation Strategies

• Created posters and educational materials on information security.
• Created an explanatory document for the company's Code of Conduct.
• Created a simplified explanation of leave, holidays, and absences in the employment regulations.
• Established a chemical substance management system for functional films.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Quality checks on all raw materials; feedback to suppliers for improvement.

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

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Shenyang Kimoto Industry Co., Ltd. recognized as an excellent business establishment for not using illegal copy software.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 99 tons in 4 months at Ibaraki factory after boiler fuel conversion to natural gas (approximately 13% reduction compared to 2009 total emissions)
• Implemented roof greening initiative at the technical development center in Saitama

Social Achievements

• Held a Kimoto children's baseball class for 257 children
• Participated in the "Hometown Cleaning Sports Day in Arakawa"
• Participated in a guide dog experience day
• Conducted business manners training for employees
• Held a second photo contest

Governance Achievements

• Implemented internal control system evaluation for financial reporting
• Conducted risk checks on client bankruptcy countermeasures, traffic safety, and information leakage
• Conducted traffic safety self-diagnosis tests and training for all employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of long-term sustainability in CSR projects (most projects lasting less than 10 years)
• Difficulty in maintaining initial goals of projects due to staff changes
• Need for improved communication and clarity regarding CSR activities among employees

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on creating projects that will last for at least 10 years
• Improved internal communication and employee engagement in CSR initiatives
• Regular review and improvement of CSR activities

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