Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Scope 1 Emissions:27,010 t-CO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:50,359 t-CO2e

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per unit of production (Specific figures not provided, but a graph shows a decrease from 3.79 t-CO2/millions of yen in 2019 to 3.36 in 2021)
Head Office building switched to 100% renewable energy in April 2022
Contributed to environmental protection activities and reduced emissions by 281 t-CO2/year through the Kagawa Smart Green Bank J-credit program

Introduced a health management system for employees
Introduced a GLTD program for employee well-being
Undertook community service activities (e.g., blood drives, food assistance, disaster relief)
Implemented action plan to increase female hires and management positions
Expanded paid-time-off savings program and established a program for employees to take up to three days off after their spouse gives birth

Established Sustainability Committee and Risk & Compliance Committee
Affirmed support for TCFD recommendations
Strengthened corporate governance structures (e.g., Governance Committee, Nomination/Remuneration Committee)
Implemented a business continuity plan (BCP)

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Net sales of ¥54.5 billion, operating profit of ¥11 billion, and ROE of 9% by FY2026
Increase environmentally friendly products as a percentage of net sales to 30% by 2026
Double supply capacity for SiC-coated graphite products relative to 2019 during the plan’s five-year period

Short-term Goals:

Increase the percentage of female hires to an average of at least 20%
Increase the percentage of management positions filled by female employees to at least 7%
Increase the paid-time-off utilization rate to at least 60%

Supply chain disruptions due to trade friction between the U.S. and China and the COVID-19 pandemic
Global geopolitical instability caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and lockdowns imposed by China
Declining working population in Japan and other countries
Rising resource and energy prices
Increasingly sophisticated quality requirements
Cybersecurity risks

Carefully assessed the business environment and changed course in line with a new plan
Unwaveringly advancing businesses in accordance with strategies derived from the three Company Policies
Aggressive and strategic investment program (¥37 billion over five years)
Boosting productivity through automation and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment
Creating a workplace environment where a diverse workforce can fully participate
Strengthening global governance structures
Implementing a business continuity plan (BCP)
Groupwide information security assessment to strengthen cybersecurity

Stringent greenhouse gas emission reduction standards
Shrinking demand for engine-related products due to the electrification of automobiles
Widening adoption of next-generation solar panels
Rising prices of procured products that comply with environmental requirements
Increased costs due to stoppages in facility operations due to intensifying natural disasters
Increased cost of manufacturing process improvements required in order to comply with environmental requirements

Rising demand for environment-related products such as renewable energy
Rising demand for graphite parts and materials due to the electrification of automobiles
Rising demand for brushes used in wind power
Rising demand for graphite for use in nuclear power applications

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949

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