Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Energy saving
• Product development
• Community contribution
• Biodiversity protection
• Chemical substance management

Environmental Achievements

• 18 new products certified as Eco-products, bringing the total to 315.
• Company-wide waste recycling rate of 99.7%
• Reduced power consumption at various works by percentages ranging from 11% to 66% compared to fiscal 2010 (Kangawa Works, Shioda Works, Fujiyama Works, Technology Center, Head Office).
• Reduced fuel consumption (A-type heavy oil, LPG, city gas) at various works compared to fiscal 2010 or fiscal 2018.
• Reduced copy paper usage at various works by percentages ranging from 19% to 65% compared to fiscal 2010 (Kangawa Works, Shioda Works, Fujiyama Works, Technology Center, Head Office).

Social Achievements

• Contribution to local communities through cleaning of areas around factories.
• Participation in environment-related events.

Governance Achievements

• Established Chemical Substance Management Guidelines.
• Implemented measures to meet RoHS & REACH standards.
• Regularly reviews the environmental management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy consumption and CO2 emissions in FY2020 due to increased production.

Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting energy efficiency improvements and energy-saving activities.
• Implementing specific energy-saving measures at each works (e.g., switching to LED lighting, upgrading compressors).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement of office supplies.
• Requesting suppliers to abide by Chemical Substance Management Guidelines and submit survey questionnaires and guarantee forms to assure that their supplies contain no RoHS-restricted substances.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-products (315 in total)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Energy Saving
• Product Development (Eco-products)
• Hazardous Chemical Reduction
• Community Contribution
• Biodiversity Protection

Environmental Achievements

• 23 new products certified as Eco-products in fiscal 2021, bringing the total to 338.
• Company-wide waste recycling rate of 99.8%
• Reduced CO2 equivalent emissions by 425t-CO2 compared to the previous fiscal year despite increased production volume.
• Significant reduction in power consumption across various works (Kangawa, Shioda, Fujiyama, Technology Center, Head Office).
• Significant reduction in fuel consumption (A-type heavy oil and LPG).

Social Achievements

• Contribution to local communities through cleaning of areas around factories.
• Participation in environment-related events.
• Implementation of Chemical Substance Management Guidelines to manage hazardous substances.

Governance Achievements

• Established Environmental Committee in 2000, promoting environmental management goals.
• ISO 14001 certification obtained in 1999.
• Regular review and updates of environmental management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing environmental load and power consumption.
• Conserving energy at plants.
• Continuing waste reduction activities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Development of eco-products incorporating energy-saving technologies.
• Introduction of PV inverters and LED lights in plants.
• Waste reduction and recycling activities aiming for zero emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Requesting suppliers to abide by Chemical Substance Management Guidelines and submit survey questionnaires and guarantee forms to assure that their supplies contain no RoHS-restricted substances.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-products (338 in total)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Efficiency
• Resource Conservation
• Waste Reduction
• Sustainable Products

Environmental Achievements

• Launched cooling fan with 40% less CO2 emissions than predecessor.
• Launched linear servo motor with 13% less CO2 emissions than predecessor.
• Technology Center in Ueda, Nagano shifted to 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and PV).
• In FY 2022, 20 additional models certified as Eco Products, bringing the cumulative total to 358.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Set medium- to long-term CO2 emissions reduction targets: 46% reduction by FY 2030 (from FY 2017), and net-zero emissions by FY 2050.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting increasing market demands for higher cooling performance and longer service life in fans.
• Reducing power consumption and heat generation in ACDC fans while maintaining high static pressure and airflow.

Mitigation Strategies

• Used simulation-based design optimization to improve fan efficiency and reduce noise.
• Developed 3-phase drive motor for fans to achieve high speed and efficiency.
• Improved impeller and frame designs for better aerodynamic performance and heat dissipation.
• Developed compact motor and optimized component placement in ACDC fans to achieve a 25 mm thin profile.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and implementation of energy-efficient products, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• San Ace fans, SANMOTION G servo motors and amplifiers, SANUPS LiB Pack, SANUPS A11N and A23D UPSs, power regeneration devices, renewable energy inverters.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Health and Productivity Management

Environmental Achievements

• 12 models certified as Eco Products in FY2023, raising the cumulative total to 370 models.
• SANMOTION G AC servo systems awarded Good Design Award 2023 for eco- and user-friendliness and performance improvements.

Social Achievements

• SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. and SANYO DENKI Techno Service CO., LTD. certified for the third consecutive year as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization".

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

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

• Eco Products (eco-design products)

Awards & Recognition

• Good Design Award 2023