Climate Change Data

日本和装ホールディングス株式会社

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Domestic Sericulture Support
  • Traditional Culture Preservation
  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Sustainable Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reborn The Silk Project: Supporting domestic sericulture by reviving the "Taihei Choan" silkworm breed and producing kimono using its silk.

Social Achievements

  • Kimono Brilliants National Convention: Achieved a Guinness World Record with 536 participants.
  • Provided free Yukata-wearing lessons to 6,130 middle and high school students.
  • Various events and tours to enhance customer satisfaction and acquire new customers.
  • Hakata Shokugei's hand-woven Obi received the Kyushu Economic Industry Bureau Director's Award.

Governance Achievements

  • Active IR activities including participation in radio programs, events, and online presentations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Continued support for domestic sericulture and preservation of traditional Japanese culture.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Expansion of EC business "KAERUWA" and increase market share.
Short-term Goals:
  • Launch of "Try 3 Times Free Kimono Dressing Experience Course" in Spring 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreased sales and profits due to customers' reduced spending.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Cost reduction measures.
  • New initiatives like the "Summer Kimono Dressing Class" to attract new customers.
  • Development of new business models and sub-brands.
  • Expansion of EC business "KAERUWA" targeting younger generations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supporting domestic sericulture through the Reborn The Silk Project.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Supporting domestic sericulture contributes to economic growth and sustainable practices. Community engagement initiatives promote partnerships and responsible consumption.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Kimono and Obi made from silk produced through the Reborn The Silk Project.

Awards & Recognition

  • Guinness World Record for Kimono Brilliants National Convention
  • Kyushu Economic Industry Bureau Director's Award for Hakata Shokugei's hand-woven Obi