KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,349,576 t-CO2e (Scope 1,2,3 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,037 t-CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19,384 t-CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1,333,351 t-CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10% (hydroelectric power)
Total Energy Consumption:28,622 MWh
Water Consumption:160,994 m3
Waste Generated:596 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Contribution to society through creativity and innovation
- Creation of a sustainable society and conservation of the global environment
- Human resources management as a source of innovation
- Strengthening of the governance system to realize sustainability management
- Respect and consideration of human rights
Environmental Achievements
- Waste generation intensity improvement rate: 35% (compared to 2019)
- Energy use intensity compared to previous year: 94%
- Transportation energy intensity improvement: 22% (compared to 2019)
- Introduced a solar power generation system at the Toyama Technology & Manufacturing Center
Social Achievements
- Percentage of male employees who took childcare leave increased to 57% in fiscal 2022
- Percentage of female managers: 3.1%
- Won the 10 BEST SUPPLIERS and THE BEST SUPPLIERS awards in TechInsights’s customer satisfaction survey (26th consecutive year for 10 BEST Suppliers)
- Earned Intel Corporation’s EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award
- Received the TSMC Excellent Performance Award
Governance Achievements
- Established the Sustainability Committee
- Became a signatory to the UNGC in June 2022
- Endorsed the TCFD recommendations in August 2021
- Registered for the TOYAMA SDGs PROJECT
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction of CO2 emissions by the end of fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2021)
- 30% reduction of CO2 emissions per wafer by the end of fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2021)
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- The global economic outlook remains uncertain, due to factors such as the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising resource prices, supply chain disruptions, shortages of parts and materials, and policy rate hikes in various countries to curb inflation.
- Tensions between the U.S. and China have further escalated.
- The semiconductor market remains in an adjustment phase.
Mitigation Strategies
- Vigorous promotion of R&D and capital investment for future growth
- Close monitoring of geopolitical risks
- Enhancement of sustainability management, including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, creation of a workplace conducive to mental and physical wellbeing, and strengthening of Group governance
- Strengthening supply chain management through sharing of the Sustainable Procurement Guidelines, commendation of excellent business partners, and implementation of procurement BCP
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 2 companies assessed in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
- Green Procurement Guidelines
- Responsible procurement of minerals (avoiding conflict minerals)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Use of renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, IIRC Integrated Reporting Framework, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation, ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environmentally friendly products
Awards & Recognition
- 10 BEST Suppliers and THE BEST Suppliers awards (TechInsights)
- Intel’s EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award
- TSMC Excellent Performance Award
- 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization