Climate Change
Reduce CO₂ Emissions Activities
Our group has set goals related to climate change and resource recycling as material issues in order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Regarding climate change, we will work to reduce CO2 emissions, promote the purchase of electricity generated from renewable energy, and aim for zero carbon by 2050.
| FY 3/27 | FY 3/50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Climate change | Disclosure of Scope 3 emissions | Realization of carbon neutrality |
In FY 3/2026, CO₂ emissions amounted to 869 t-CO₂ for Scope 1 and 45 t-CO₂ for Scope 2, with total CO₂ emissions amounting to 914 t-CO₂, contributing to an 11% reduction from the previous fiscal year. The ratio of electric power derived from renewable energy to the electric power purchased at our production sites and offices was 98.4%, contributing to a reduction in Scope 2 (market-based). Regarding gasoline usage in Scope 1, gasoline usage has shown a declining trend as we optimized the number of sales vehicles while maintaining sales activities in conjunction with the restructuring (consolidation) of sales offices.
In FY 3/2027, we will examine and implement measures toward Scope 1 reduction, such as fuel switching from fossil fuels like gasoline and kerosene to electricity, as well as improving energy efficiency. As a measure to reduce Scope 1 emissions at factories, we are suppressing the usage of kerosene as fuel by installing steam traps on boiler equipment to prevent steam leakage. This has already demonstrated fuel consumption reduction effects at some factories. We plan to roll out this initiative sequentially to unequipped factories, aiming to improve production efficiency and achieve higher energy efficiency.
Regarding the calculation of Scope 3 emissions, along with establishing GHG emissions management across major categories, since Category 1 (Purchased goods and services) and Category 12 (Disposal of sold products) generate a large amount of GHG emissions, we are examining ways to reduce environmental impact (GHG emissions) through product design. In terms of transportation and delivery, we are working to improve loading efficiency by revising shipping carton specifications, promoting delivery efficiency through joint delivery with other companies and factory direct delivery, and propelling a "modal shift" from truck transportation to railway and ship transportation. S.T. CORPORATION was certified for the "Eco-Ship Mark"*1 in 2008, and its Kyushu Plant was certified for the "Eco Rail Mark"*2 in 2015.
*1 Eco-Ship Mark system: A system promoted by the Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to select companies that contribute to a modal shift by using marine transportation to a certain extent.
*2 Eco Rail Mark system: A system promoted by the Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to select companies that contribute to a modal shift by using railway freight transportation to a certain extent.
Total CO₂ emissions (Scopes 1 and 2)
*The subject organization is S.T. Group (domestic).
*Total CO₂ emissions mean the sum of Scopes 1 and 2.
*The figures are rounded down.
Procurement trends in renewable energy power
*The subject organization is S.T. Group (domestic)
Response to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
The S.T. Group has declared its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD),and based on the TCFD recommendations, the S.T. Group is working to address climate change issues. In 2022,regarding climate-related impacts (risks and opportunities) on our company, scenario analysis (qualitative evaluation) was conducted for the 1.5°C–2°C scenario and the 4°C scenario. We will continue to discuss measures to respond to risks and opportunities related to climate-related issues while organizing management systems for governance and risks, and promote information disclosure in accordance with the TCFD recommendations.
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