50% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity
First written in FY2023. 1 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「The company regards avoiding and mitigating the risks that climate change caused by global warming poses to business activities as a material issue, and is working toward a target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions by 50% from 2014 levels by 2030. Specific measures include installing solar power generation facilities at each plant and expanding the use of electricity from renewable energy sources while reducing the burden of capital investment by adopting the PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) model.」
Following the achievement in the fiscal year ended June 2025 of the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50%, the company has defined a new reduction target based on Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions, 2014 as the base year and 2030 as the deadline. Solar power generation, PPAs and energy-saving equipment were identified as measures. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「Base year Target Previous fiscal year actual Current fiscal year actual Fiscal year ended June 2019 Fiscal year ending June 2025 Fiscal year ended June 2024 Fiscal year ending June 2025 Greenhouse gas emissions intensity 0.565 0.283 0.367 0.281 Reduction rate (vs. fiscal year ended June 2019) - △50% △35% △50%」
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity was 0.281, and the Company disclosed that it achieved its target of a 50% reduction in the fiscal year ending June 2025 compared with the fiscal year ended June 2019. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Base year Actual Target Fiscal year ended June 2019 Fiscal year ended June 2024 Fiscal year ending June 2025 Greenhouse gas emissions intensity 0.565 0.367 0.283 Reduction rate (vs. fiscal year ended June 2019) - △35% △50%」
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity decreased from 0.565 in the fiscal year ended June 2019 to 0.367 in the fiscal year ended June 2024, representing an actual reduction of 35% from the base year. The target for the fiscal year ending June 2025 is a 50% reduction. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The Group regards avoiding and mitigating the risks that climate change caused by global warming poses to its business activities as a key issue, and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% in fiscal 2025 compared with fiscal 2019. Specific measures include raising awareness through environmental education for employees, consisting of e-learning four times a year; installing solar panels at the Hitakihara Plant and Medical Assembly Plant; installing a wind turbine at the Hitakihara Plant; and upgrading equipment at each plant to more energy-efficient equipment.」
The Company disclosed for the first time a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% in fiscal 2025 compared with fiscal 2019, citing environmental education, solar and wind power generation, and upgrades to energy-efficient equipment as measures.