Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Conservation
• Chemical Substance Management
• Biodiversity
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle by 54.5% compared to 2005 levels
• Reduced CO2 emissions from product usage by 69.9% compared to 2005 levels
• Reduced petroleum-based resource usage per unit by 31% compared to 2005 levels
• Reduced packaging materials usage per unit of sales by 28.8% compared to 2005 levels
• Reduced waste discharged externally from manufacturing per unit of production by 45.2% compared to 2005 levels
• Achieved a 94% reduction in atmospheric emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per unit of production compared to 2005 levels
• Achieved a 90% or more product recycling rate

Social Achievements

• Launched Green Products Certification System, certifying 39 products in fiscal 2013
• Implemented Green Procurement System compliant with stringent chemical substance regulations
• Expanded Aero DR series of flat panel X-ray detectors with an ultra-light design
• Held Konica Minolta Green Concert in Hong Kong, engaging the community in environmental awareness
• Supported forest conservation activities and Japanese Red-Crowned Crane protection

Governance Achievements

• Established a Group Environmental Managers' Committee for oversight of environmental target implementation
• Strengthened global compliance system to ensure adherence to environmental regulations
• Conducted compliance assessments of all Group production sites and confirmed compliance at sales offices
• Engaged KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. for third-party assurance on environmental data

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Soaring energy prices impacting CO2 emission reduction targets
• Withdrawal from the hard disk business reducing production efficiency
• Unexpected need for air shipment due to production delays impacting distribution CO2 emission targets

Mitigation Strategies

• Systematically implemented energy-saving measures
• Improved demand forecasting and inventory management to reduce air transportation
• Implemented supply chain management measures to optimize supply control and reduce CO2 emissions from distribution

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement System using IEC 62474 standard; supplier briefings on environmental regulations; SIGMA green procurement system for managing SVHCs and REACH substances.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3, Japanese Ministry of Environment's Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable product development, waste reduction, resource recovery, and CO2 emission reductions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Green Products (GP and GPplus); energy-saving MFPs and printers; use of recycled materials; thinner TAC film; ultra-thin 25 µm thick TAC film; energy-efficient Aero DR X-ray detectors; low-capacitance actuator in inkjet printheads; LED lighting.

Awards & Recognition

• Incentive Award in the Awards for 3R-Oriented Sustainable Technology (cerium oxide recycling)
• Green Management Bronze Award (Corporate) in the Hong Kong Green Awards (Konica Minolta Business Solutions (HK) Ltd.)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Conservation
• Recycling
• Chemical Substance Management
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.9 thousand tons during production compared to the previous year.
• Increased sales of Green Products to 54% of total sales.
• Reduced CO2 emissions during product use by 43 thousand tons.
• Effectively used 24 thousand tons of resources.

Social Achievements

• Launched Green Supplier Initiatives to help suppliers reduce their environmental impact.
• Held “Sustainable Day” to raise employee awareness of CSR in France.
• Supported the Green Marathon in France, contributing to reforestation in Ethiopia.
• Supported a charity for protecting the Japanese Red-Crowned Crane.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Green Factory Certification System to evaluate environmental activities at production sites.
• Established a Green Procurement System to assess the chemical constituents of parts and components.
• Engaged KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. for third-party assurance on environmental data.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle by 80% by 2050 (compared to 2005 levels).
• Supply chain emissions (Scope 3) accounted for 70.8% of total emissions.
• Managing chemical substance risks in diverse products globally.
• Timely reflection of changes in product types and business sites in data collection.

Mitigation Strategies

• Set a medium-term goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 40% over the product lifecycle by fiscal 2016 (compared to fiscal 2005).
• Implemented Green Supplier Initiatives and Green Procurement System.
• Established internal standards to ensure environmental performance and safety of products.
• Updated the system for gathering environmental data, including a function to detect outliers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement System
• Green Supplier Initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4, Japanese Ministry of Environment's Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Simitri HD Toner
• OLED lighting
• Automotive thermal insulation films
• Inkjet textile printer

Awards & Recognition

• Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 (CDP)
• First place in the overall manufacturing sector on the 18th Nikkei Environmental Management Survey
• Fourth place in WWF Japan’s Ranking of Corporate Climate Change Measures
• RobecoSAM Gold Class
• Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)
• FTSE4Good Global Index
• oekom research AG Prime certification
• Hong Kong Green Awards Bronze Award (three years in a row)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions throughout product life cycle (Specific figures not readily available in the provided text, requires further analysis of the report's charts and graphs.)
• Increased green product sales (Specific figures not readily available in the provided text, requires further analysis of the report's charts and graphs.)

Social Achievements

• Acquired Viztek to improve healthcare solutions in the US market.
• Launched Nassenger SP-1 inkjet textile printer.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions at the production stage from 307 thousand tCO2 in FY2015 to 242 thousand tCO2 in FY2020.

Social Achievements

• Increased percentage of employees with disabilities from 2.02% in FY2015 to 2.55% in FY21.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance provider (details not specified in the provided data, but mentioned that data has been assured).

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Global Warming
• Recycling
• Biodiversity
• Chemical Substance Management
• Sustainable Green Products
• Green Factories
• Green Marketing
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• CO2 emissions reduction during product use: 10.9 thousand tons
• CO2 emissions reduction in the procurement stage: 37.1 thousand tons
• Effective resource utilization: 10.3 thousand tons
• CO2 emissions reduction in production activities: 25.6 thousand tons
• Effective resource utilization in production: 4.0 thousand tons
• CO2 emissions reduction at suppliers: 3.4 thousand tons
• Effective resource utilization at suppliers: 0.26 thousand tons
• CO2 emissions reduction in distribution: 0.5 thousand tons
• Effective resource utilization in distribution: 0.007 thousand tons
• Renewable energy generated in fiscal 2017: 1,551 MWh

Social Achievements

• Provided environmental seminars, lectures and factory tours to 1,453 people from 163 companies in Japan
• Held 22 environmental management exchanges and factory tours in China for 630 people from 399 companies
• Launched "biz-Library (Environmental Management)" online content service
• Supported the Green Marathon in France for reforestation in Ethiopia
• Held "Eat Green Week" to raise employee environmental awareness

Governance Achievements

• Established a Green Products Certification System and an Excellent Green Factory Certification System
• Implemented a Green Procurement System
• Complied with relevant laws and regulations globally
• Engaged KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. for assurance on environmental performance indicators

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle
• Promoting recycling and effective use of resources
• Promoting restoration and preservation of biodiversity
• Managing chemical substance risks
• Reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain
• Strengthening relationships with customers to solve environmental challenges

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2019 with specific targets
• Developed Sustainable Green Products Certification System
• Launched Excellent Green Factory Certification System
• Expanded Green Supplier activities
• Implemented Green Procurement System
• Provided environmental expertise and support to customers through Green Marketing activities
• Optimized supply chain logistics to reduce CO2 emissions
• Reduced packaging material usage

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement System
• Green Supplier activities
• Environmental Collaboration

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012 (Ministry of the Environment, Japan)

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable Green Products (SGPs)
• Energy-efficient MFPs and printers
• Inkjet textile printer
• Planetarium projector

Awards & Recognition

• Fiscal 2014 Good Design Award (SKT building)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Conservation
• Biodiversity
• Chemical Substance Management
• Social Issues (SDGs)

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 49.6% compared to fiscal 2005 levels.
• Reduced CO2 emissions in production activities by 26,500 tons.
• Reduced CO2 emissions in product use stage by 15,000 tons.
• Achieved 74% sales of Sustainable Green Products (778.5 billion yen).
• Reduced water consumption by 274,000 m3.
• Achieved 100% renewable energy use at Konica Minolta Business Technologies (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.

Social Achievements

• Launched Sustainable Green Products Certification System, incorporating social issue solutions based on SDGs.
• Provided environmental seminars, lectures, and factory tours to 800 people from 415 companies.
• Expanded biz-Library content support service to include efficient resource use, Scope 3 CO2 emission calculation methods, and waste management.
• Supported Green Marathon for reforestation in Ethiopia.
• Held "Eat Green Week" to raise employee awareness of environmental protection.

Governance Achievements

• Aligned climate change initiatives with TCFD recommendations.
• Obtained ISO 14001 certification at Group sites.
• Established a Group Sustainability Promotion Committee.
• Implemented a Green Procurement System complying with RoHS and REACH regulations.
• Engaged KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. for third-party assurance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising prices for fossil resources.
• Demand for energy savings.
• Supply chain interruptions due to weather abnormalities.
• Shift to a paperless system.
• Increasing environmental regulations globally.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing energy-efficient products and solutions (e.g., edge computing).
• Implementing energy conservation support programs at production sites.
• Participating in RE100 to source 100% renewable energy by 2050.
• Collaborating with suppliers through Green Supplier activities.
• Optimizing supply chain and logistics to reduce transportation emissions.
• Reducing packaging material usage.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 17 companies engaged in Green Supplier activities in fiscal 2018.

Responsible Procurement

• Green Procurement System
• Green Supplier activities
• ChemSHERPA scheme

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Supply chain interruptions due to weather abnormalities

Transition Risks

• Rising prices for fossil resources
• Demand for energy savings
• Shift to a paperless system

Opportunities

• Increased demand for energy-efficient technologies (e.g., edge computing).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018 (Ministry of the Environment, Japan), TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable product development, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• bizhub C360i series (low-temperature fixing toner)
• Simitri HD Toner
• AccurioJet KM-1 (UV inkjet digital printer)
• Cosmo LeapΣ (energy-efficient planetarium projector)

Awards & Recognition

• Blue Angel Mark
• Energy Star
• Eco Mark
• China Environmental Labelling
• EcoLogo
• Hong Kong Green Label Scheme
• Thai Green Label
• EPEAT Gold (Australia)
• Japan Productivity Center President’s Award (new air cushioning material)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Improving fulfillment in work and corporate dynamism
• Supporting healthy, high-quality living
• Ensuring social safety and security
• Addressing climate change
• Using limited resources effectively

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 60% compared to FY2005 levels by 2020.
• Increased renewable energy use to 6.5% in FY2020.
• Reduced CO2 emissions during product usage by 14.8 thousand tons in FY2019.
• Reduced CO2 emissions in the procurement stage by 39.2 thousand tons in FY2019.
• Effective resource utilization of 12.4 thousand tons in FY2019.

Social Achievements

• Increased percentage of women among new graduate hires to 36% in FY2019.
• Women held 6.9% of all management positions in April 2020.
• Reduced the number of employees with high physical health risks by 22.3% from FY2017 (Konica Minolta, Inc.).
• Reduced the number of employees needing specified health guidance by 3.7% from FY2017 (Konica Minolta, Inc.).
• Launched a job return system and allowed employees to take a second job or work concurrently.

Governance Achievements

• Included non-financial indicators such as ESG in the performance evaluation items of executive officers since FY2017.
• Established a Group Sustainability Promotion Committee.
• Implemented a compliance promotion system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to abnormal weather
• Skyrocketing energy prices
• Increased material costs due to raw material shortages
• Labor shortages
• Mismatches between employee skills and job requirements

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Implemented energy conservation measures
• Introduced digital transformation (DX) technologies to improve efficiency and collaboration
• Implemented work-style reforms
• Developed human capital through training and development programs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR assessments completed for all Group production sites and approximately 120 important suppliers by the end of FY2019; CSR third-party audits (RBA-VAP) carried out at particularly important Group manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• CSR procurement
• Responsible minerals procurement
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Green Supplier Activities

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Abnormal weather events
• Forest fires
• Natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Stricter environmental regulations
• Increased energy prices
• Raw material shortages
• Shift to paperless offices

Opportunities

• Demand for edge computing technology
• Demand for digital workplaces
• Demand for on-demand production processes
• Demand for imaging IoT solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AZ SA Sustainability Co., Ltd.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AccurioJet KM-1e digital inkjet printer
• Simitri V Toner
• HitomeQ Care Support
• Obliquely oriented QWP film

Awards & Recognition

• Good Design Award (SKT building)
• Governor of Tokyo Award for Excellent Company Awards for Employment of Persons with Disabilities
• Good Career Company Awards 2019 with an Innovation Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Improving fulfillment in work and corporate dynamism
• Supporting healthy, high-quality living
• Ensuring social safety and security
• Addressing climate change
• Using limited resources effectively

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 61% compared with fiscal 2005.
• Reduced CO2 emissions during product usage by 11 thousand tons (against a target of 13 thousand tons).
• Contribution to CO2 reductions of 599 thousand tons (against a target of 700 thousand tons).
• Increased renewable energy use to 8.3%.

Social Achievements

• Increased employee engagement score.
• Increased percentage of women among new graduate hires to 35%.
• Reduced number of employees with high physical health risks.
• Reduced number of leave-of-absence days taken due to mental health problems.

Governance Achievements

• ESG initiatives continue to earn top marks.
• 100% of suppliers requested to carry out CSR activities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor shortages
• Mismatches between employee skills and job requirements
• Skyrocketing energy prices
• Supply chain disruptions due to abnormal weather
• Decline in competitiveness due to delayed participation in the circular economy
• Water-related risks and water resource depletion

Mitigation Strategies

• Providing work-style solutions using digital technology
• Developing energy-saving production technology
• Converting business to paperless operation
• Securing multiple suppliers
• Investigating alternative materials
• Implementing business continuity management
• Reducing water consumption at production and procurement sites

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR assessments completed at all Group manufacturing sites and important suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• CSR procurement
• Responsible minerals procurement
• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Abnormal climate events
• Forest fires
• Changes in climate patterns
• Depletion of water resources
• Limited access to forest resources
• Large-scale natural disasters

Transition Risks

• New emission regulations
• Carbon taxes
• Restrictions on the use of fossil fuels
• Stakeholder demands for renewable energy
• Reduced use of paper in the office

Opportunities

• On-demand production
• Connected workplaces
• Material processing innovation solutions
• Imaging IoT solutions for non-destructive inspection
• Ecosystem to support environmental management

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AccurioJet KM-1e digital inkjet press
• HitomeQ Care Support
• Gas monitoring solution

Awards & Recognition

• CIANJ’s Environmental Leadership Award
• Japan Star awards
• 44th Kinoshita Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Improving fulfillment in work and corporate dynamism
• Supporting healthy, high-quality living
• Ensuring social safety and security
• Addressing climate change
• Using limited resources effectively

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 63% compared to 2005 levels in FY2023 (750,000 tons)
• Increased renewable energy share to 13.5% in FY2023
• Reduced waste discharge at Konica Minolta production sites by 1.6 thousand tons in FY2023
• 440 billion yen in sales of products utilizing high-functionality recycling technologies in FY2022 (66% of Digital Workplace and Professional Printing business sales)
• Increased recycled resources input to 10,000 tons in FY2023

Social Achievements

• Improved employee engagement score (GES) to 6.8 in FY2023
• Increased percentage of women among new graduate recruits to 39% in FY2023
• Increased percentage of management positions held by women to 9.9% in FY2023
• Reduced number of falls by approximately 80% at facilities where HitomeQ Care Support was introduced
• Achieved a roughly 30% average improvement in the work efficiency of nursing care staff through HitomeQ Care Support

Governance Achievements

• Linked CO2 emissions reduction indicator and employee engagement score to medium-term stock compensation in FY2023
• No serious violations of environment-related laws and regulations in FY2023
• Supports TCFD and TNFD recommendations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor shortages
• Mismatches between employee skills and job requirements
• Declining employee diversity
• Rising energy prices
• Increased material costs
• Supply chain disruptions due to abnormal weather
• Delayed transition to a circular economy
• Risk of workplace accidents
• Risk of product-related accidents
• Risk of information security incidents
• Depletion of water resources
• Limited access to forest resources

Mitigation Strategies

• Providing work-style solutions using digital technology
• Automating manufacturing processes
• Developing workplaces that promote diversity and inclusion
• Developing energy-saving production technologies
• Introducing renewable energy
• Transforming workflows and supply chains
• Implementing a business continuity plan (BCP)
• Securing multiple suppliers
• Investigating alternative materials
• Enhancing information security
• Implementing water risk assessment and mitigation measures
• Shifting to a business model that does not depend on paper output

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR assessments carried out at all Group manufacturing sites and important suppliers (about 100 companies)

Responsible Procurement

• CSR procurement
• Responsible Minerals Procurement
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Green Supplier Activities
• Carbon Neutral Partner Activities

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Supply chain disruptions due to abnormal weather
• Damage to facilities
• Depletion of water resources
• Limited access to forest resources

Transition Risks

• New emissions regulations
• Rising energy prices
• Increased material costs
• Stakeholder demand for renewable energy procurement
• Decline in the use of paper

Opportunities

• Developing energy-saving production technologies
• Introducing renewable energy
• Providing solutions that help customers achieve their transition plans
• Creating green products
• Transforming supply chains

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD, TNFD, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)

Konica Minolta's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various environmental and social programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AccurioJet KM-1 series digital inkjet printer
• AccurioLabel 400 label printer
• Gas monitoring solutions
• bizhub C360i series MFPs
• AeroDR Mobile Solution
• HitomeQ Care Support
• Hyperspectral imaging technology

Awards & Recognition

• Blue Angel certification
• International Energy Star Program certification
• Eco Mark certification
• EPEAT certification
• EcoLogo certification
• GOTS registration
• ZDHC MRSL Certification
• Bluesign® certification
• ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification
• Japan Star awards
• Japan Packaging Contest 2019 President’s Award
• 44th Kinoshita Award