Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Recycling
• Workforce Development
• Community Engagement
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 18.2% compared to 2013.
• Introduced formed asphalt technology to reduce CO2 emissions during asphalt production and paving.
• Installed heat storage combustion deodorizing furnaces at asphalt plants to reduce fuel consumption and odor.
• Increased the number of plants using formed asphalt technology to 37.
• Recycled approximately 8 million tons of construction byproducts.

Social Achievements

• Opened Maeda Park and Maeda TEQ, a community park and showcase for sustainable paving materials.
• Received the 2020 i-Construction Award for excellence in construction productivity improvement.
• Implemented a system to automatically shut down PCs after exceeding working hours to promote work-life balance.
• Provided mobile PCs and smartphones to all employees to facilitate remote work and time saving.
• Expanded the multi-child support allowance to include second children.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ethics committee to ensure compliance and ethical conduct.
• Strengthened corporate governance through the establishment of a nomination and compensation advisory committee.
• Implemented internal reporting system (helpline) for reporting illegal and unethical activities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreasing workforce and aging population in the construction industry.
• Securing stable supply of glycerin for biofuel.
• Potential for oil spills at asphalt plants.
• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on training and events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting ICT and automation in construction to improve productivity and reduce labor needs.
• Exploring alternative biofuels such as used cooking oil.
• Implementing oil spill prevention measures, including regular inspections and automatic oil recovery systems.
• Shifting to online training and events where possible.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Formed asphalt, recycled asphalt, various sustainable paving materials

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 i-Construction Award (Excellent Award)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Circulation
• Safety and Health
• Work-Life Balance
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Community Contribution
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.6% compared to the previous year.
• Achieved 50% reduction in CO2 emissions in Hiroshima plant by switching to biofuel and renewable energy.
• Increased use of biomass fuel to 714,796 liters (from 177,601 liters in 2020).
• Introduced CO2-free electricity in Kanto branches, reducing annual CO2 emissions by approximately 17,700t.
• Recycling rate of industrial waste: 96.6%
• Developed and implemented LEAB (foam asphalt) technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 20%.

Social Achievements

• Launched a new safety manga "Absolute Safety Story" to improve safety awareness.
• Reduced heatstroke cases to 26 from 45 in the previous year.
• Introduced a PET scan subsidy program.
• Implemented a scholarship program with Mapúa University in the Philippines.
• Increased average paid leave days to over 10 days.

Governance Achievements

• Established a compliance reporting system.
• Implemented a whistleblower hotline.
• Strengthened corporate governance by establishing a Nomination and Remuneration Advisory Committee and a Fair Competition Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change and its impact on natural disasters.
• Shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry.
• Securing sufficient quantities of biomass fuel.
• Ensuring stable combustion of alternative fuels.
• Addressing the increasing frequency and severity of localized heavy rainfall.

Mitigation Strategies

• Participation in the Japan Climate Initiative.
• Development and implementation of LEAB technology.
• Switching to renewable energy and biomass fuels.
• Development of labor-saving technologies (MAEDA i-Construction).
• Implementation of the Aqua-Pla® method for controlling rainwater.
• Development of a recycling robot for efficient waste sorting.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of recycled materials.
• Selection of suppliers committed to sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events, natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Changes in regulations, market shifts towards decarbonization

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CDP

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• LEAB (foam asphalt) technology
• Mild Patch (cold mix asphalt)

Awards & Recognition

• Kawasaki City Smart Lifestyle Award (for maeda TEQ and maeda Park)
• McDonald's Audience Award (Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2022)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resource Circulation
• Biodiversity
• Safety
• Community Engagement
• Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• Established Japan Bio Fuel (JBF) to produce bio-heavy oil, reducing CO2 emissions in asphalt production.
• Developed and implemented MD Green Infrastructure method to promote healthy tree growth, reducing pavement damage and improving urban heat island effect.
• Launched REAP (high-durability asphalt pavement) using recycled PET, contributing to resource circulation and reducing CO2 emissions.
• Increased use of low-temperature asphalt production, reducing CO2 emissions during manufacturing.
• Started selling low-carbon roadbed materials, reducing CO2 emissions in pavement construction.

Social Achievements

• Implemented ICT construction to reduce work time, material waste, and accidents.
• Used a driver alert system in highway pavement repair work to improve safety.
• Held site visits for local residents and students to foster community engagement.
• Developed image recognition AI for construction waste sorting and weight estimation, improving efficiency.

Governance Achievements

• Conducted ESG analysis of low-carbon asphalt materials, identifying contributions to SDGs.
• Collaborated with Kao Corporation on REAP, demonstrating cross-industry collaboration for sustainability.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising prices of waste cooking oil and limitations in CO2 emission reduction effects.
• Tree roots damaging pavements.
• Lack of solutions for PET recycling in the paving industry.
• Shortage of skilled workers in road maintenance.
• Increasing load on pavements due to heavier electric vehicles and automated driving.
• Difficulty in securing asphalt due to reduced crude oil refining.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established JBF to produce bio-heavy oil from various sources.
• Developed MD Green Infrastructure method using Aqua-pla® to support tree growth.
• Developed REAP using recycled PET.
• Implemented ICT construction and driver alert systems.
• Developed image recognition AI for construction waste management.
• Exploring new methods like high-durability pavement using recycled PET.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of waste cooking oil and other byproducts in bio-heavy oil production.
• Collaboration with Kao Corporation for recycled PET.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-carbon asphalt materials
• Low-carbon roadbed materials
• REAP (high-durability asphalt pavement)