Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Environmental Conservation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Human Rights
• Social Contribution

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced power consumption by 6% due to energy-saving efforts and implementation of the Business Reorganization Plan.
• Increased share of reusable containers used for shipment to 56.7% (from 32.8% in 2012).
• Reduced CO2 emissions through modal shift to ship transport.

Social Achievements

• Held 146 seminars at plants in Japan in 2013 to improve quality education.
• Established an internal reporting hotline in 2006 and an appointed outside lawyer in 2010.
• Actively engaged in local activities, including cleanup efforts and traffic safety campaigns.

Governance Achievements

• Established and implemented SUMCO Charter as a code of conduct.
• Established the Business Security Committee (BSC) to oversee risk management.
• Appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to supervise compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Soil and groundwater contamination at the Noda Office.
• Increased CO2 emissions due to higher CO2 conversion coefficient from increased thermally generated power.
• Managing risks associated with earthquakes, typhoons, and other emergencies.

Mitigation Strategies

• Introducing countermeasures to prevent the spread of and recover contaminated substances at the Noda Office.
• Promoting a modal shift to ship transport to reduce CO2 emissions.
• Conducting emergency response exercises and developing a business continuity plan.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible procurement policy
• Supplier Handbook with CSR guidelines based on EICC Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 (various sites)