Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital
• Social Contribution
• Environmental Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Started solar power generation business
• Provided CO2 emission-free electricity plan "Ci Green Electricity"
• New logistics center with improved storage and shipping capacity, contributing to the resolution of the 2024 logistics issue

Social Achievements

• Annual mask distribution to healthcare facilities and schools in Ishikawa Prefecture, and AED provision to public facilities
• Disaster preparedness agreement with Nomi City, including the use of the new logistics center as an evacuation shelter
• Active recruitment of women and foreign workers, resulting in a high percentage of female employees (53.6%) and female managers (31.4%)

Governance Achievements

• Strengthening of corporate governance and risk management
• Establishment of a risk management regulation
• Consideration of establishing a specialized team for CSR and sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uncertain future due to high energy and raw material prices
• Expansion into fields other than dental clinics
• Strengthening management systems
• Securing and developing human resources
• Risks related to sales licenses, product quality and safety, legal regulations, intellectual property, medical insurance system, market globalization, foreign exchange fluctuations, warehouse closure, computer information security, personal information protection, dependence on specific individuals, natural disasters, inventory, product liability law, relationship with Air Water Inc., logistics company price increases, and the novel coronavirus infection

Mitigation Strategies

• Price revisions to improve profitability
• Expansion of sales to medical and other industries
• Strengthening of management systems and corporate governance
• Implementation of employee training and development programs
• Active recruitment of new employees
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies
• Strengthening of BCP
• Establishment of a risk management regulation
• Strengthening of information security measures
• Implementation of personal information protection measures
• Promotion of knowledge sharing and human resource development
• Strengthening of disaster preparedness measures
• PL insurance
• Diversification of logistics companies
• Continuous monitoring of risks and opportunities

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Disasters such as typhoons and floods

Transition Risks

• Increase in energy costs

Opportunities

• New business opportunities due to changes in the market environment

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• CiBio toothbrush (uses environmentally friendly materials)

Awards & Recognition

• Good Design Award (for several toothbrushes)