Climate Change Data

F-tech Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03)

Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:86,987 t-CO₂/year
Total Energy Consumption:186,574 MWh/year
Water Consumption:689,898 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,500 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Social
  • Environment
  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions per unit of sales by 16.3% compared to FY2017.
  • Reduced water resource consumption per unit of sales by 5.6% compared to FY2017.
  • Reduced waste emissions per unit of sales by 22.6% compared to FY2017.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved zero carryover of annual paid leave for 23 consecutive years.
  • Launched a "Takumi" (mentoring) system to pass on skills from retiring employees.
  • Held a joint food drive donation ceremony with major financial institutions, donating food to seven children's cafeterias.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a voluntary Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
  • Implemented comprehensive compliance training and established anonymous reporting channels.
  • Strengthened information security initiatives to prevent malware attacks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO₂ emission intensity by 18% compared to FY 2017 by 2030.
  • Reduce water consumption intensity by 14% compared to FY 2017 by 2030.
  • Reduce waste intensity by 13% compared to FY 2017 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase the number of female managers by more than double compared to FY 2020 figures by FY 2025.
  • Increase the percentage of female managers to more than 10% of all managers by FY 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Semiconductor supply shortages impacting production and sales.
  • COVID-19 pandemic causing production fluctuations and personnel adjustments.
  • Rising raw material and energy prices due to a weak yen.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented cost reduction measures.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implemented thorough measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • F-tech Green Purchasing Guidelines
  • Responsible Mineral Procurement using CMRT

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Weight reduction in products contributing to improved fuel efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 17025

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 13

Initiatives contribute to poverty reduction, zero hunger, health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, affordable and clean energy, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lightweight products contributing to fuel efficiency
  • FUT-1 ultra-precise forming technology

Awards & Recognition

  • GM “Supplier of the Year Award”
  • TOYOTA “Excellent Quality Award”
  • Nissan “Nissan Global Supplier Award”
  • Praised Creativity Award 2022 by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology