Climate Change Data

Artner Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-02 to 2023-01)

Reporting Period: 2022-02 to 2023-01

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:93.3 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon Neutrality
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employee Well-being
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) from 97.3 tCO2 in FY2022 to 93.3 tCO2 in FY2023
  • Reduced copy paper usage by 5.9% in FY2023

Social Achievements

  • Increased share of engineers placed in carbon neutrality projects to 46.1% in FY2023
  • Increased usage rate of childcare leave for male employees to 30.8% in FY2023 and 100% for female employees
  • Increased usage rate of nursing care leave to 7.4% in FY2023
  • Offered mental health training to managers and sales staff
  • Recognized as one of the 2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained 37.5% appointment ratio of Independent Directors
  • 100% of employees received compliance and information security training
  • No major compliance or information security incidents reported

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero GHG emissions by FY2051
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% share of engineers placed in carbon neutrality projects by FY2025
  • Achieve net sales of ¥11.6 billion and an operating margin of 14.0% by FY2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 7.3t by FY2025 compared with FY2021 levels

Environmental Challenges

  • Declining birthrate and aging population leading to a competitive recruitment environment
  • Intensifying competition in the engineer staffing industry
  • Risks related to climate change (physical and transition risks)
  • Potential for information leaks and system failures
  • Maintaining Prime Market listing criteria
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilizing partner companies in the contracting business
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in talent management
  • Developing strategies for each segment (recruitment, education, assignment, system)
  • Strengthening measures such as sector rotation and new business development
  • Improving engineers’ skill levels through educational programs
  • Establishing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
  • Implementing appropriate cybersecurity measures
  • Strengthening internal control and risk management efforts

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Strive to use environmentally friendly products
  • Establish equal and fair business relationships

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Intensifying extreme weather events
  • Increased average temperature
Transition Risks
  • Advances in low-carbon technologies
  • Change in demand for important products
  • Change in reputation from customers
  • Introduction of carbon tax or tightened environmental regulations
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for products using low-carbon technologies
  • Increased demand for the development of air conditioning products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations