Climate Change Data

児玉化学工業株式会社 (KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04-01 to 2022-03-31, 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)

Reporting Period: 2022-04-01 to 2022-03-31

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Quality
  • Employee Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced product defects and claims significantly through improved manufacturing processes (Hard to Fail initiative)
  • Initiatives for GHG emission reduction, reuse, recycle, and use of biomass plastics in development and design stages

Social Achievements

  • Implementation of "KODAMA Way" to change employee mindset and behavior, focusing on quality and corporate culture
  • Establishment of new business development, production technology, and management planning departments to strengthen internal structure and human resources

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of "KODAMA Way" as a code of conduct and behavioral guidelines
  • Development of a new medium-term management plan ("KCI2025") with clear goals and KPIs

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • To be a key supplier, adapt to environmental changes, and make a visible impact on customers, society, and the company itself
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve sales of 22.5 billion yen and operating profit of 2.25 billion yen (operating profit margin of 10%) by fiscal year 2026 under the "KCI2025" plan

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and semiconductor shortages, leading to reduced production by customers
  • Rising resin prices impacting profitability
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on SUV vehicle products to increase sales
  • Recovery of Thai subsidiary
  • New medium-term management plan ("KCI2025") to address challenges and achieve growth

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Decreased sales in the Living Space business segment due to low demand in the domestic and overseas markets.
  • Slow recovery in the overseas automotive market.
  • Delayed launch of new products in the Advanced & Essential business segment.
  • Cost increases due to rising raw material, energy, logistics, and labor costs.
  • Difficulty in passing on cost increases to selling prices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Reviewing product portfolio in core Mobility and Living Space businesses.
  • Implementing cash flow-focused profit improvement measures.
  • Targeting mass production of new composite molding products.
  • Developing high-profit new products and new businesses.
  • Strengthening human resources through creating a more comfortable and fulfilling work environment.
  • Promoting GHG emission reduction and recycling/reduction initiatives.

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

  • New composite molding products

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed