Measuring greenhouse-gas emissions and considering reduction targets
First written in FY2023. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 21 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The calculation covers total supply-chain emissions, from Scope 1 through Scope 3. For emissions from other companies (Scope 3), the company remains at the stage of considering the calculation process, including self-verification of the collection and aggregation process.」
Regarding the calculation and visualization of GHG emissions, the company is preparing a framework covering Scope 1 through Scope 3 and preparing to expand coverage to consolidated subsidiaries and establish internal controls. The company's standalone Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 30,531t-CO2, or 84.2% of the fiscal 2018 level, and no specific reduction target has been set. - 2026-06-01Cited as achievedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Yamagata Plant: installation of solar panels; Kamimachi Plant: conversion of all electricity used at the plant to electricity derived from renewable energy; 1 subsidiary」
The Company presented the installation of solar panels and the conversion to electricity derived from renewable energy as achievements, and also reported a 15.8% reduction in its own emissions compared with fiscal 2018. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company calculated GHG emissions, including CO2, based on the GHG Protocol, an international standard for calculating GHG emissions. 36,260 29,367 80.9%」
For the company's standalone Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the company disclosed 29,367t-CO2 for the current fiscal year versus 36,260t-CO2 in fiscal 2018, or 80.9% of the fiscal 2018 level. No specific reduction target has been set, and a target is planned to be established after emissions across the entire supply chain have been calculated. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group has begun introducing a visualization system and establishing an operating framework to accurately monitor emissions for the purpose of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and will work to calculate and assess emissions based on international standards.」
Regarding monitoring of GHG emissions, the company introduced a visualization system and began establishing an operating framework. Emissions were 31,182t-CO2 in fiscal 2022, compared with 36,260t-CO2 in fiscal 2018, representing 85.9% of the fiscal 2018 level. Specific reduction targets remain under consideration. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「Our group is considering setting metrics and targets based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. At present, however, it regularly measures greenhouse-gas emissions of carbon dioxide generated through energy use in accordance with the provisions of the Act on the Rational Use of Energy and Conversion to Non-fossil Energy, etc. (the “Energy Conservation Act”).」
The company has for the first time disclosed its efforts to consider setting metrics and targets based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol while regularly monitoring emissions under the Energy Conservation Act. Emissions were 36,260t-CO2 in fiscal 2018, 36,061t-CO2 in fiscal 2019, 32,545t-CO2 in fiscal 2020 and 30,872t-CO2 in fiscal 2021, representing 85.1% of the fiscal 2018 level. No specific reduction target has been set, and this remains an issue for future consideration.