日本エアーテック株式会社 (AIRTECH JAPAN, LTD.)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2021-09)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2021-09
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Planning for installation of solar power generation and storage systems at the Akagi Smart Factory.
- Research and development of energy-saving technologies and equipment.
Social Achievements
- Wide-ranging support for COVID-19 countermeasures, including vaccine development, hospital bed expansion, treatment drug development, and PCR testing.
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a Nomination Advisory Committee and a Remuneration Advisory Committee (October 2021).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become the leading company in the clean air system industry in Japan and a top international filter company.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 60% sales ratio of standard and semi-standard products by 2026.
- Increase domestic market share of main products (Clean Bench, Clean Booth, Air Shower, FFU, Safety Cabinet, HEPA/ULPA filters).
- Achieve ¥180 billion in sales and an operating profit margin of over 10% by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase production of filters by 10-20% annually, aiming to double production by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Rising material prices since last year.
- Delivery delays and shortages of semiconductors since March, affecting other resin and electrical components.
- Uncertainty regarding future demand for COVID-19 countermeasures.
Mitigation Strategies
- Price increase of 1,092 standard products in October.
- Gradual price transfer through switching to new products.
- Continued negotiations with manufacturers, changes in procurement routes, and adoption of alternative parts.
- Maintaining sufficient inventory of standard parts.
- Requesting alternative models and longer production periods from customers.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Negotiations with manufacturers, changes in procurement routes, and adoption of alternative parts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Rising electricity prices and material costs.
- Shift to energy-efficient products.
Opportunities
- Development and sales of energy-efficient products.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
The company's products and initiatives contribute to these SDGs through improved hygiene in the food industry, infection control in hospitals, energy efficiency, technological innovation, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products