Climate Change Data

Kuwazawa Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Operates a large-scale solar power plant, "Tantan Energy Farm", with approximately 7,300 solar panels.
  • Produces wood biomass fuel from leftover materials, used for heating public facilities in Wakkanai Town.
  • Developed and launched the "Waterproof Bancho™" exterior waterproofing system, contributing to disaster preparedness.

Social Achievements

  • Issued a "Health Management Declaration" in April 2022, focusing on employee health and well-being.
  • Supported the "Cheer for Hokkaido's Regional Medical Care" donation campaign.
  • Sponsored the "YOSAKOI Soran Festival" team "GOGO'S & Kuwazawa Group" for 24 years.

Governance Achievements

  • Increased dividend per share from 6 yen to 10 yen for the fiscal year ending March 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising construction costs due to soaring material prices.
  • Uncertainty in the economic outlook due to material price increases and geopolitical risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthening product supply systems to meet customer demands.
  • Promoting further rationalization and cost reduction to improve profitability.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Waterproof Bancho™
  • Wood biomass fuel

Awards & Recognition

  • Japan Resilience Award (Best Award)