Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety and quality
- Human rights and working environment
- Environment
- Compliance
- Information disclosure
- Risk management
- Social contribution
- CSR promotion structure
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 emissions per unit of sales declined 9.8% compared to fiscal 2013
- No direct landfill of waste and no incineration without energy recovery
- Reduced emission of waste cutting fluid by recycling
Social Achievements
- Reduce occupational accidents (50% year on year) to zero per year
- Established Ai-Village global training center
- Regular meetings with local residents for the exchange of opinions
- Welcomed elementary and junior high school students to plant tours
Governance Achievements
- Compliance Committee meetings held six times a year
- Conducted compliance proficiency tests
- Established guidelines on prevention of cartels and bid rigging
- Created bribery prevention guidelines
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Aim for zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve CO2 intensity 1% or greater every year until 2020
- Complete the conversion to lead-free sintered material by 2020
- Reduce unit energy consumption by 1% (five-year average)
Environmental Challenges
- Diversifying disaster risks
- Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations across global locations
- Managing risks related to supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated a midterm road map for strengthening responses to disaster risks
- Established risk management structures at each major overseas location
- Implemented activities across the entire supply chain in response to all types of natural disasters or accidents
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Green Purchasing Guidelines
- Tracking surveys for conflict minerals
- Supplier Whistleblower Hotline
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Copper-free friction materials