Fuluhashi EPO Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31, 2024-03 to 2028-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,884 t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:59,022 m3
Waste Generated:3,774 tons (final disposal)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutrality
- Resource Circulation
- Workplace Environment
- Community Safety and Security
- Sustainable Growth
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions through various initiatives including the introduction of CO2-free electricity, electric heavy machinery, and more environmentally friendly vehicles.
- Achieved a 83.5% recycling rate in biomaterial business.
- Increased the amount of recycled materials by 36,637 tons compared to the previous year.
Social Achievements
- Extended the retirement age to 65.
- Implemented various initiatives to create a more comfortable and safe workplace environment.
- Continued community contribution activities such as local cleanups.
Governance Achievements
- Established a new management strategy headquarters to strengthen the management base and accelerate the speed of base development.
- Implemented a new management system with four headquarters (Management Strategy Headquarters, Management Headquarters, Sales Headquarters, and Production Headquarters).
- Improved the effectiveness of the board of directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope1+2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2047.
- Increase annual wood biomass handling capacity to 1 million tons.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High prices of imported fuels (PKS, pellets) due to the yen's depreciation.
- Uncertainty in the housing market.
- Natural disasters.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased demand for domestic wood chips due to high prices of imported fuels.
- Developed a business model that includes both processing fees and sales of wood chip products.
- Developed a business continuity plan (BCP) to ensure business continuity in the event of natural disasters.
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: GRI Standards
Certifications: 優良産廃処理業者認定 (Excellent Industrial Waste Disposal Operator Certification)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024-03 to 2028-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Resource Recycling
- Renewable Energy
- Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 83.5% recycling rate in resource circulation business.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by utilizing direct conveyance of wood chips to power plants, reducing transportation emissions.
- Aiming for 50% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2019).
Social Achievements
- Promoting diversity and inclusion (increasing female management ratio, promoting male parental leave).
- Strengthening workplace environment (improving communication, providing opportunities for growth).
- Promoting employee development (expanding education and training).
Governance Achievements
- Strengthening governance (improving effectiveness of the board of directors, increasing the ratio of outside directors).
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 50% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2019).
Short-term Goals:
- Establish 1 million tons of wood biomass handling system by 2028.
Environmental Challenges
- High prices of imported fuel and lumber due to the weak yen.
- Decreased housing starts due to high housing material costs and high housing prices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanding production facilities in the Tokai and Kanto regions.
- Building new factories in central and eastern Japan to increase wood waste recycling.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies for wood chips.