Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Social Contribution
• Human Resources
• Health and Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions per basic unit of net sales by 3.8% compared to the previous year and 13.8% compared to fiscal 1990 at Japanese production sites.
• Achieved a final disposal rate of 0.3% at Japanese production sites, meeting the target of 1% or less.
• Recycled approximately 1,200 tons of used products with a 93% recycling ratio.
• Recycled approximately 12.4 tons of portable secondary batteries.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by eight tons through increased carrying efficiency in truck transportation.
• Achieved zero emissions of packing waste for remanufactured machines in Japan by switching to returnable container packages.
• Successfully applied lead-free solders to various printed circuit boards, meeting the Third Voluntary Plan for Environmental Protection objective.

Social Achievements

• Launched major products including color MFPs, POS terminals, and vacuum cleaners.
• Established the CSR Promotion System in January 2004.
• Instituted the New Management Policy.
• Revised the Standards of Conduct (SOC).
• Established the “TOSHIBA TEC Philanthropy Fund” for social welfare contributions.
• Supported employee volunteer activities through a reserved holiday system.

Governance Achievements

• Constructed the CSR Promotion System.
• Instituted the New Management Policy.
• Revised the Standards of Conduct (SOC).
• Organized the Risk Compliance Committee in January 2004.
• Implemented compliance education for all employees through VTR and e-learning.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing CO2 emissions and leveling off of CO2 per basic unit due to increased business activities.
• Increasing CO2 emissions at production sites outside Japan.
• Need to reduce the total amount of waste and CO2 emissions.
• Need to broaden information gathering activities in the Sustainability Information System to include affiliates outside Japan.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy-saving activities to reduce CO2 emissions.
• Advancing energy-saving activities at production sites outside Japan through the Environmental Management System (ISO14001).
• Setting additional objectives to the Third Voluntary Plan for Environmental Protection to reduce waste and CO2 emissions.
• Expanding the Sustainability Information System to encompass affiliates outside Japan.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement
• Environmental performance survey on procured products
• Environmental protection assessment on suppliers
• Compliance with RoHS Directives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Guideline 2002, The Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Report Guidelines (Fiscal 2003 Version), The Ministry of the Environment, Guidelines for Environmental Performance Indicators for Businesses (Fiscal 2002 Version), The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2001

Certifications: ISO14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Color MFP e-STUDIO3511/4511 (energy savings)
• POS terminal ST-98 (size and weight reduction, energy savings)
• Vacuum cleaner VC-R14C (no dust bag)
• Vacuum cleaner VC-S9D (multiple filters)
• New dry cleaning machines (adaptable to silicone solvents)

Awards & Recognition

• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Promotion Council of Chairman’s Prize (Hadano Plant)
• Windows Digital Engineering System Award of Excellence 2003
• Good Design Award 2003 (G-Mark)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance
• Customer Satisfaction
• Community Involvement

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved all targets in the Fifth Environmental Action Plan (2012-2015) in fiscal year 2014.
• Reduced CO2 emissions through eco-products by 138,000 tons.
• Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions (compared to FY1990 levels) to 72,000 t-CO2.
• Increased sales of Excellent ECPs to 161.1 billion yen.
• Significant reduction in receipt paper consumption through Smart Receipt.

Social Achievements

• Held a lecture on "Diversity as a Management Strategy" for 219 employees.
• Created a "Guidebook for Training Managers who have Female Subordinates."
• Held a role model exchange meeting with female managers.
• Introduced a new work category to enhance job satisfaction for female employees.
• Participated in the Toshiba Group’s Tohoku Reconstruction Support Project.

Governance Achievements

• Revised the TOSHIBA TEC Group Standards of Conduct (November 1, 2014), focusing on human rights, supply chain management, and compliance.
• Established a risk compliance system and Internal Reporting System.
• Operated the TOSHIBA TEC Partner Hotline for business partners to report compliance issues.
• Implemented strict information management to prevent insider trading.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased CO2 emissions in fiscal 2011 due to the incorporation of the parts business into overseas sites.
• Increased total volume of waste generated in past years due to business expansion.
• Increased emissions of chemical substances in fiscal 2011 due to the incorporation of the parts business into overseas sites.

Mitigation Strategies

• Switching to LED lighting and adding thermal insulation to facilities.
• Reducing corrugated cardboard waste and reusing overseas shipping pallets.
• Introducing production equipment with low emissions of chemical substances and reviewing the process.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Survey with approximately 800 suppliers regarding conflict minerals (since June 2013)

Responsible Procurement

• Preferential procurement from CSR-conscious suppliers
• Compliance with environment-related laws, regulations, and standards (RoHS, REACH)
• Green Procurement Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) "Sustainability Reporting Guideline 3rd Edition (G3)", Ministry of the Environment "Environmental Report Guidelines", Japanese Standards Association "ISO 26000: 2010"

Certifications: OHSAS 18001 (domestic and overseas production group companies)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Smart Receipt
• MFP with toner recycling system
• Paper reusing system
• Excellent ECPs

Awards & Recognition

• Minister of the Environment Award for the Prevention of Global Warming (IS-910T Vertical Image Processing Scanner)
• Singapore 3R Packaging Awards (toner cartridge collection and recycling program)
• Review Committee Encouragement Award (Experience as a Cashier program)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Society
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions to 66,000 t-CO2 (147%) compared to FY1990 levels (target was 71,000 t-CO2)
• Reduced total volume of waste to 1,322 t (46%) compared to FY2000 levels (target was 1,440 t)
• Reduced total emissions of chemical substances to 66 t (63%) compared to FY2000 levels (target was 101 t)
• Increased sales of Excellent ECPs to 198.6 billion yen (target was 169 billion yen)
• Reduced CO2 emissions through eco-products by 143,000t (target was 139,000t)
• Saved 22,000t of resources through products (target was 21,000t)
• Achieved 10.3% use of recycled plastics from products (target was 6.3%)

Social Achievements

• Enhanced training for executives and a system for consulting services to prevent workplace harassment.
• Conducted a second questionnaire-based survey on harassment to understand workplace issues and employee opinions.
• Implemented the Mutual Understanding Program for Childbirth and Childcare to help female employees prepare for life events.
• Provided a training program in the workplace for new employees with visual impairment.
• Introduced a Senior Expert System to help seniors work with enthusiasm.
• Established a new training program (Career Self Reliance Program) to raise awareness among seniors.
• Held a Women Exchange Meeting for career development and networking.
• Provided the Career Design Program to female employees in their fourth year of service.

Governance Achievements

• Introduced the executive officer system to separate supervision and decision-making functions.
• Assigned two independent outside directors and two independent outside auditors.
• Set the term of directors to one year to clarify management responsibility.
• Established an internal reporting system for illegal, dishonest, and unethical behavior.
• Operated the "TOSHIBA TEC Partner Hotline" for business partners to report information.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased CO2 emissions due to an increase in sales.
• Workplace harassment.
• Balancing work and family for female employees.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reduced size and weight of new products to control CO2 emissions from product logistics.
• Enhanced training and consulting services to prevent workplace harassment.
• Improved and expanded support systems to help female employees balance work and family.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preferential procurement from CSR-conscious suppliers
• Requesting suppliers to take into account human rights, labor, health, safety, and the environment
• Compliance with environment-related laws, regulations, and control standards (RoHS, REACH)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Ministry of the Environment “Environmental Report Guidelines”, ISO 26000, GRI G4

Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013, OHSAS 18001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Excellent ECPs (Environmentally Conscious Products)

Awards & Recognition

• Minister of the Environment Award for the Prevention of Global Warming
• METI Minister’s Awards for Best Contributors to Product Safety
• Singapore Packaging Agreement Awards (Distinction Award and Gold Award)
• Jury Prize in the commendation for sustainable environmental contribution activities (Normandy)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions from energy use per unit consumption by 93% compared to FY2013 levels.
• Reduced amount of waste needing payment for disposal by 90% compared to FY2013 levels.
• Reduced volume of water received per unit consumption by 94% compared to FY2013 levels.
• Loops paper reusing system achieved approx. 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and approx. 80% reduction in water use compared to conventional printing.

Social Achievements

• Launched Smart Receipt, acquiring approx. 7,000 users.
• Implemented various initiatives to promote women's participation and advancement in the workplace.
• Established a global human resource development program.
• Introduced a system for monitoring working conditions to prevent excessive working hours.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT).
• Implemented an internal reporting system for illegal, dishonest, and unethical behavior.
• Disseminated Toshiba Tec Group Standards of Conduct in 13 languages.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Long working hours
• Reduction in percentage of new female graduates employed
• Cybersecurity risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Work-style innovation (WSI) initiatives to reduce working hours and improve work-life balance.
• Various initiatives to recruit women, promote their participation and advancement in the workplace.
• Established CISO and PSIRT to implement cybersecurity measures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement
• Requesting suppliers to comply with environment-related laws, regulations, and control standards (RoHS, REACH)
• Requesting suppliers to take into account human rights, labor, health, and safety along with the environment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4, Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Report Guidelines (FY2018 Edition), Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Report Guidelines (FY2012 Edition), Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Accounting Guidelines (FY2005 Edition), ISO 26000

Certifications: OHSAS 18001 (8 manufacturing companies), Eco Mark, ENERGY STAR, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Shizuoka Business Center), ISO 17025 (Mishima EMC Center)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Various initiatives related to environmental conservation, resource efficiency, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Loops paper reusing system
• IS-910T vertical object scanner
• WILLPOS-Fit dual side POS terminal
• WILLPOS-Charge electronic money charger

Awards & Recognition

• Excellence Award at the 1st EcoPro Awards
• Eco Mark Award 2018

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Preservation
• Resource Optimization
• Chemical Substance Control
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Employee Safety and Training

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions through replacement of air conditioners, LED lighting, and installation of string switches in production areas.
• Reduced water usage by replacing rotary taps with foot pedals and installing aerators in handwashing facilities.
• Reduced waste by eliminating single-use plastic bags and straws in the canteen, returning plastic packaging to vendors, and returning carton boxes due to supplier localization.
• Replaced Reflex cushions (containing 32% HDPEE) with paper pulp cushions (0% polymer).

Social Achievements

• Held a biodiversity exhibition for employees.
• Conducted annual chemical awareness and spill drill training for employees.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Returning plastic packaging and carton boxes due to supplier localization.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• BV410D (Energy Star Product), Paper pulp cushions

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Ecosystems
• Human Resources
• Human Rights
• Sustainable Procurement
• Governance
• Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 17% improvement in total waste emissions per unit of production from the previous fiscal year.
• Achieved a 12% improvement in the amount of water received per unit of production from the previous fiscal year.
• Reduced CO2 emissions through measures such as switching to LED lighting and upgrading to energy-saving equipment.

Social Achievements

• Achieved 25% female new-graduate recruits in April 2022 (target: 30% by 2025).
• Increased rate of male employees taking childcare leave.
• Maintained 100% attendance rate of training programs by position.
• No fatal accidents.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained 100% attendance rate of Standards of Conduct education.
• Achieved positive evaluation in Board of Directors Effectiveness Evaluation Survey.
• Ongoing implementation of voluntary monitoring program of internal control systems targeting all Group companies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Tight supply-demand balance of components.
• Soaring prices in components and international cargo transportation.
• Intensifying market competition.
• Changes in consumers’ lifestyles.

Mitigation Strategies

• Concentrated investment in growth fields (data services, next-generation stores, payment, and Supply Chain Management (SCM)).
• Business expansion through strategic partnership.
• Expansion of service business in overseas markets.
• Strengthening Document Management System (DMS)/Enterprise Contents Management (ECM) solutions.
• Strengthening the auto-ID business and cloud solutions platform.
• Reviewing selling prices in response to sharp rises in the costs of parts and transport.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 320 companies completed supplier sustainability survey

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement
• Requesting suppliers to comply with environment-related laws, regulations, and control standards (RoHS and REACH).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO/IEC 27001:2013

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Toshiba Tec's initiatives contribute to these goals through its environmental management, sustainable products, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Loops Paper Reusing System
• e-STUDIO series MFPs
• M-9000 series POS system
• IS-910T vertical type object recognition scanner

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
• Constituent of the Sompo Sustainability Index