Greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction

Reduction policy

As a company that relies on natural resources for many of its raw materials, we are actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are important issues that affect global warming and climate change, as well as raw material production and crop yields.

Medium- to long-term reduction target

Our Group has set a target of reducing our own CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013, and is initiatives towards achieving carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050.
Furthermore, we aim to reduce CO₂ emissions (Scope 3) across the entire value chain through measures such as innovative packaging and supplier engagement.

In addition, in accordance with the Act on Rationalization of Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, we conduct voluntary and periodic inspections of fluorocarbon-containing equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners owned by our Plant and business establishments in Japan.

Starting in fiscal 2022, we have incorporated ESG indicators into the individual performance targets of our executives. One of the ESG indicators we have incorporated is addressing climate change, such as reducing CO₂ emissions. By introducing incentives that link executive compensation with ESG indicators, we will strengthen executives' awareness of climate change initiatives and promote ESG Management.
Additionally, we have introduced the Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) system from April 2023. We will continue to accelerate efforts toward carbon neutrality and actively work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as an important issues that affects global warming, climate change, and raw material production volumes and crop yields.