Meidensha Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011-2014, 2019-2023, 2021, 2021-2024, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2011-2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Demand Response
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 20% at Yokohama World Porters through the introduction of a smart energy system.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Need for efficient energy management and demand response capabilities in the face of increasing renewable energy integration and the need for power system stabilization.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed and implemented a smart energy management system (EMS) incorporating smart BEMS, distributed energy resources, and energy storage systems.
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 smart energy system contributes to these goals through reduced CO2 emissions and improved energy efficiency.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart BEMS
- Smart FEMS
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutrality
- Green Transformation (GX)
- Sustainable Growth
Environmental Achievements
- SBT certification obtained in April 2021 for greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.
- Launched a project in April 2023 to expand sales of eco-friendly green products, including Eco C-GIS, Eco Transformer, and Eco Distribution Board.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Endorsed the GX League Basic Concept in 2022 and officially joined on June 5, 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality, or net zero, in its business activities by 2050.
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions during the products’ use (Category 11, Scope 3) by 15 percent by fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2019).
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with business activities (Scope 1 and 2) by 30 percent in fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2019).
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% (Scope 1 and 2) and 15% (Category 11, Scope 3) by fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2019).
- Accelerating efforts to realize carbon neutrality through the use of renewable energy and improving products’ energy-saving capability.
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: Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: SBT certification
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco C-GIS, Eco Transformer, Eco Distribution Board
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutrality
- Green Transformation (GX)
Environmental Achievements
- Received SBT certification in April 2021 for its 2030 emissions reduction target.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality in its business activities by 2050.
- Reduce emissions from product use (Category 11, Scope 3) by 15 percent in fiscal 2030.
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 30 percent over fiscal 2019 by fiscal 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting a target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 30 percent over fiscal 2019 by fiscal 2030.
- Aiming to reduce emissions from product use (Category 11, Scope 3) by 15 percent in fiscal 2030.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative
Certifications: SBT certification
Reporting Period: 2021-2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved GHG emissions reduction targets for FY2021 (Scope 1 and 2; compared to FY2019) thanks to introduction of renewable energy
Social Achievements
- Review systems and improve workplace environments to improve employee engagement through employee NPS® and employee surveys
- Upgrade general affairs equipment to improve factory workplace environments
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Scheduling delays due to covid-19 and rising material prices
- Delayed progress in overseas Power T&D business, mainly in India and Vietnam, due to impacts from the pandemic
- Delayed progress in new ozone business
- Stagnation in the Mobility & Electrical Components business and Railways business
- Soaring raw material prices and prolonged component delivery times
- Major slowdown in Mobility T&S business
- Spread of COVID-19; Geopolitical risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Strive to minimize scheduling delays
- Improve earnings power of key overseas locations (India, Vietnam, US, and Germany), partially reorganize locations in ASEAN and China
- Introduce fixed cost countermeasures (personnel reshuffling) and business structural reforms to counter low factory operations rates
- Reinforce financial structure of overseas subsidiaries (Reinforce asset and CF management)
- Strengthen corporate governance (Strengthen security export control, etc.)
- Acquire and develop local management personnel
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
- Renewable energy products
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Renewable Energy
- Carbon Neutrality
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Acquisition of a small hydroelectric power plant in Hiroshima Prefecture to expand renewable energy generation.
Social Achievements
- Agreement with Shobara city government to use power plant electricity for disaster relief, providing energy for evacuation shelters.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Become a comprehensive provider of hydropower generation to realize carbon neutrality in 2050.
- Expand renewable energy-related business to help attain carbon neutrality (by fiscal 2024).
- Overhaul and restart the Eikane Power Plant by the first half of fiscal 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Aging hydroelectric power plants needing renovation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Overhauling the Eikane Power Plant by renewing all its equipment by the end of fiscal 2024.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Expanding renewable energy generation.
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)
Expanding renewable energy generation contributes to achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hydroelectric power generation equipment
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed