Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Recycling
• Biodiversity
• Chemical Substance Management
• Human Resources
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO₂ emissions for all products by 58.4% (vs. fiscal 2013)
• Reduced CO₂ emissions at all business sites and plants by 73.4% (vs. fiscal 2013)
• Achieved a Groupwide zero emission rate of less than 1% (0.81%) in fiscal 2019
• Reduced water consumption by exceeding the 2030 target of 10% reduction versus 2019 levels by the end of fiscal 2022
• Joined RE100 initiative (first in Japan's machine tool industry)
• Obtained SBT certification for greenhouse gas emission reduction

Social Achievements

• Received the “Kurumin” certification mark as a company supporting childcare
• Recognized as a 2024 Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organization
• Established the Sustainability Department to accelerate the Group’s sustainability efforts
• Overseas Business Study Program for young employees
• Ongoing programs to cultivate female leaders

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened management foundation for fairness and transparency
• Ensured thorough compliance and strengthened risk management
• Established the AMADA Group’s Environment ECO Committee, chaired by the representative director

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change (transition and physical risks)
• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
• Rising energy and raw material costs
• Reputational risks related to insufficient climate change action
• Water stress risk at 16 bases

Mitigation Strategies

• Working to reduce the cost of carbon pricing by reducing CO₂ emissions
• Creating resource-saving products and increasing use of renewable energy
• Addressing international initiatives (SBT certification, climate change disclosure)
• BCP measures (in-house power generation, storage batteries)
• Promoting reduction of water consumption in production
• Implementing AMADA Group Green Procurement Guideline for suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• AMADA Group Green Procurement Guideline

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Intensification of abnormal weather
• Decreased productivity due to water stress

Transition Risks

• Carbon pricing/emissions trading
• Rising energy/raw materials costs
• Reputational changes among investors

Opportunities

• Spread of low-carbon products
• Increased revenue in the laser business through automation and IoT solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, SBT

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation efforts.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AMADA Eco-Products

Awards & Recognition

• 3rd Green Infrastructure Awards (Excellence Award)
• Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award for excellent plant greening (Fujinomiya Works, 2021)
• Japan Greenery Research and Development Center Chairman’s Award (Isehara & Fujinomiya Works, 2016)
• Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award (Isehara Works, 2019)
• 2018 Kanagawa Global Environmental Award (ENSIS-AJ series)
• Director-General of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award (ENSIS-AJ series, 2016)
• 3rd Kanagawa Global Environmental Award (FOL-3015AJ & ACIES series, 2013)
• 2013 Minister of the Environment Award for Global Warming Prevention Activities
• Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Utilization Award (2010)
• 27th Promotion Award for Technology Promotion from The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan