Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety, Security, Stable Supply
• Clean Energy
• Environmental Load Reduction
• Community-rooted Energy Service Group

Environmental Achievements

• Increased gas sales volume by 13.6% due to factors including the spread of household gas central systems, acquisition of large-scale properties, and lower-than-average temperatures in early spring and increased air conditioning demand in summer.
• Successful completion of 14 years of natural gas conversion work without accidents.
• Smooth progress in the construction of the Ishikari LNG base.
• Introduction of the "Ryuchu®" low-radiation gas kitchen equipment to create a cool and comfortable kitchen environment.
• Adoption of natural gas cogeneration systems (CGS) at the New Chitose Airport International Terminal Building to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
• Introduction of high-power Excel at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima for energy saving and cost reduction.

Social Achievements

• Launched "Hokkaido Gas Flareast" regional comprehensive channels, integrating and reorganizing existing Hokkaido Gas service stores to provide one-stop services and address a wider range of needs related to housing.
• Implemented "Fureai Junkai" (friendly visits) to approximately 20,000 households in the Sapporo area, aiming to build better relationships with customers and promote natural gas conversions and eco-friendly equipment.
• Opened a showroom at the Hakodate branch, showcasing gas cooking equipment, heating and cooling systems, and safety devices.
• Held a PR event for the opening of Hokkaido Gas Flareast Chitose, engaging with local customers.
• Collaboration with Kitami Institute of Technology on research into hydrogen production from methane gas.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Severe economic conditions, including high unemployment, deflation, and negative impacts from a strong yen and falling stock prices.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued efforts to improve efficiency across all aspects of management and to control costs.
• Steady promotion of safety enhancement, strengthening of regional cultivation sales, and establishment of a long-term natural gas supply base.

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

• Ryuchu® low-radiation gas kitchen equipment

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Savings
• Environmental Issues
• Sustainable Society
• Community Development
• CO2 Emission Reduction

Environmental Achievements

• Aim to reduce CO2 emissions by contributing to Japan’s target of reducing CO2 emissions by 26% (COP21)
• Construction of a high-efficiency gas power plant with CO2 emission coefficient of 0.338kg-CO2/kWh (compared to Hokkaido Electric Power’s 0.688kg-CO2/kWh), aiming for up to 24,400 tons/year CO2 reduction

Social Achievements

• Promotion of energy savings with customers through ICT-driven, demand-side energy management
• Creating a more comfortable society with KITAGAS Distributed Energy Services
• Aiming to provide services to 1 million customers by 2030s

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High oil dependency in Hokkaido
• High oil consumption in Hokkaido
• Issue of restarting a nuclear power plant in Hokkaido
• Electricity rate hikes in Hokkaido
• Declining energy demand due to social structure changes (aging population, low birthrate, population decline)

Mitigation Strategies

• Promotion of energy savings
• Shifting from “product out” to “demand-oriented services”
• Creating a new energy society with greater energy savings and comfortable life
• Seizing the liberalization of energy markets as an opportunity to advance its integrated energy service business
• Effective use of renewable energy by local production for local consumption
• Development and deployment of KITAGAS Energy Management System (EMS)

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

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The company's initiatives to promote energy savings, reduce CO2 emissions, and utilize renewable energy contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• KITAGAS HEMS
• High-efficiency gas power plant

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed