Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Community engagement
• Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 8,000 tons annually (approximately 25% reduction compared to the previous year) through the conversion to LNG fuel at the Mikawa plant and K's Tech Co., Ltd.

Social Achievements

• Held the first Komatsu Seiren Cup Nomi City Elementary School Challenge Cup 2006, a soccer tournament for local elementary school students.
• Expanded business in various sectors including automotive interiors, medical and welfare, and electrical materials.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High crude oil prices leading to increased fuel and raw material costs.
• Excess retail space, import of low-priced overseas products, and poor domestic clothing consumption due to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Intensified international competition in the living sector.

Mitigation Strategies

• Market development efforts.
• Process and chemical innovation to reduce costs.
• Active pursuit of environmental conservation measures.
• Overseas procurement of raw materials to cope with rising crude oil prices.
• Self-help efforts to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Conversion of petroleum fuel to LNG.

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

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Allerbuster
• OutDry
• Organic EL encapsulating material

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Environmental Achievements

• Developed "fast dyeing yarn" technology, reducing energy and CO2 emissions by 30% and dyeing time by almost half.
• Achieved significant reduction in wastewater sludge through bio-treatment.
• Launched "mateReco" brand for environmentally friendly materials and products, aiming for 50% of sales by 2030.

Social Achievements

• Established "mate-mono" sustainable brand focusing on resource reuse and environmental load reduction.
• High evaluation of sustainable manufacturing at three Tokyo exhibitions.
• Acquired Amaike and Yoshida Sangyo, expanding product lines and technological capabilities.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business in some regions.
• Rising raw material prices and supply chain disruptions.
• Russia-Ukraine conflict exacerbating the situation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Aggressive sales activities.
• Development and market introduction of environmentally friendly, high-functionality, and high-sensitivity products.
• Continuous efforts to reduce total costs.
• Energy loss reduction, fuel mix optimization, and total cost reduction.
• Value-added new product introduction and price adjustments.
• Aggressive sales expansion.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Use of recycled yarn and natural raw materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SDGs

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• "mateReco" brand products, "fast dyeing yarn" technology

Awards & Recognition

• "mate-mono" and "KONBU" won Grand Prix at Plugin/Editorial exhibition.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Human Capital Development
• Sustainable Materials
• Community Contribution

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 22% (CO2 weight unit: 4.74t-CO2/t to 3.69t-CO2/t)
• Reduced water usage by 28% (water weight unit: 275m3/t to 197m3/t)
• Reduced waste by 66% (waste weight unit: 0.190t/t to 0.0642t/t)
• Increased non-fluorine ratio in water-repellent processing to 42%

Social Achievements

• Implemented various initiatives to improve employee engagement, including training programs, flexible work arrangements, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Increased employee training budget per employee from 10,000 yen to over 40,000 yen.
• Aiming to improve employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global business expansion and strengthening of development systems
• Sustainable society initiatives
• Strengthening long-term profitability

Mitigation Strategies

• Expanding overseas sales by leveraging brand power and achievements, establishing sales systems and bases, and promoting global business development in the apparel and materials fields.
• Accelerating initiatives for the five challenges outlined in the “Komatsu Matere Sustainability Vision,” prioritizing environmental issues.
• Aiming to increase the sales ratio of environmentally friendly materials “Matereco” to 50% by FY2030.
• Implementing workplace reforms prioritizing employee perspectives, focusing on personnel development through training programs, promoting flexible work styles, respecting diversity, and enhancing employee benefits.
• Introducing a new core system as part of DX promotion, and investing in high-efficiency equipment to reduce the use of raw materials and electricity.
• Continuing and strengthening efforts to reduce processing losses and introduce high-value-added products, and actively investing in growth areas such as advanced materials and technologies and new businesses through joint development with Spiber Inc. to strengthen profitability.

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

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Matereco

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Human Capital Development
• Community Contribution

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 22% (CO2 weight unit) compared to 2013.
• Reduced water usage by 28% (water weight unit) compared to 2013.
• Reduced waste by 66% (waste weight unit) compared to 2013.
• Reduced VOC usage by 37% (VOC weight unit) compared to 2013.
• Increased non-fluorine ratio in water-repellent processing to 42%.

Social Achievements

• Launched employee training programs.
• Improved employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Increased efforts towards diversity and inclusion.
• Increased efforts towards flexible work arrangements.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global business expansion and development system strengthening.
• Sustainable society initiatives.
• Medium-to-long-term profitability enhancement measures.

Mitigation Strategies

• Expanding overseas sales, strengthening sales systems and bases, and promoting global business development in both clothing and materials fields.
• Accelerating initiatives for the five challenges outlined in the “Komatsu Matere Sustainability Vision”, prioritizing environmental issues.
• Aiming to expand the sales ratio of environmentally friendly materials “Matereco” to 50% by FY2030.
• Implementing workplace reforms prioritizing employee perspectives, focusing on personnel development through training programs, promoting flexible work styles, respecting diversity, and enhancing employee benefits.
• Introducing a new core system as part of DX promotion, and making equipment investments such as introducing high-efficiency equipment aimed at reducing the amount of raw materials and electricity used.

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

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

Komatsu Matere's sustainability vision and initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various environmental and social initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Matereco
• Kabokoma
• Veriformer
• Brewed Protein (collaboration with Spiber)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Human Capital Development
• Sustainable Materials
• Community Contribution

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 22% (2013-2023), aiming for 46% reduction by 2030
• Reduced water usage by 28% (2013-2023), aiming for 40% reduction by 2030
• Reduced waste by 66% (2013-2023), aiming for 80% reduction by 2030
• Increased non-fluorine ratio in water-repellent processing to 42% (2023), aiming for 100% by 2030

Social Achievements

• Initiatives to improve employee engagement, including increased training budget and flexible work arrangements
• Aiming to increase employee training budget from 10,000 yen to over 40,000 yen per employee by 2026
• Aiming to reduce new graduate employee turnover rate (within 3 years) from 11.1% to under 10% by 2026
• Aiming to increase the percentage of women in management positions from 12.6% to 20% by 2026
• Aiming to increase the rate of male employees taking parental leave from 23.1% to 50% by 2026
• Aiming to increase the annual paid leave rate from 40.4% to 70% by 2026
• Aiming to increase the employment rate of people with disabilities from 2.3% to 3% by 2026

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Expanding overseas business
• Promoting Komatsu Matere-style sustainable materials and businesses
• Promoting product business and strengthening the foundation
• Strengthening human resource development and improving engagement
• Improving the manufacturing environment and employee benefits

Mitigation Strategies

• Establishing a Global Marketing & Sales Team (GMST) and considering establishing overseas sales offices
• Developing Komatsu Matere-style sustainable materials such as mateReco, and Kabokoma
• Shifting from fabric sales to product sales and contributing to the 5Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Refuse)
• Implementing employee training programs, flexible work arrangements, and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion
• Improving office and factory work environments and investing in DX to improve efficiency

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

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• mateReco
• Kabokoma
• Veriformer

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed