We have set "Contributing to society by creating a living environment that is friendly to humans and the earth" as our Management Philosophy, and we have continuously addressed environmental issues through our business activities. In addition, we recognize climate change as an important social issue by making our vision "We exist to reduce total energy demand through innovations in insulation technology, and at the same time to prevent global warming, and at the same time to realize a healthy and comfortable life for people."
In May 2022, we established the ESG Committee to analyze the impacts of climate change on our business and consider countermeasures, in support of “Paris Agreement” and Japanese government’s “2050 Carbon Neutral Declaration” international framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and for disclosure based on the recommendations of the Climate-related Financial Disclosure Task Force (TCFD).
Risks and opportunities associated with climate change
Risks and opportunities associated with climate change can be attributed to "transition risks," such as strengthened policies and laws and regulations, technological developments, and changes in the market. If we are unable to adapt to the transition to a global decarbonisation society, it could have a significant impact on our financial position due to loss of sales opportunities. On the other hand, there is the potential to create opportunities by rapidly expanding demand for insulation materials against the backdrop of increased air-tightness and insulation of houses and buildings for decarbonization.
In addition, "physical risks" such as sudden extreme weather conditions and chronic temperature increases could also cause a major impact on the Group's financial position due to the segmentation of our supply chain, adverse impact on the labor force, and various cost increases.
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Our CO2 emissions
(t-CO2)
2022
2023
Scope1
1,410
967
Scope2
237
202
Scope3
235,532
206,115
(Category1)
231,412
200,000
(Category2)
506
1,291
(Category4)
2,677
3,662
(Category5)
346
622
(Category6)
486
439
(Category7)
106
101
Scope 1 and 2 Calculation Notes
Emissions resulting from the use of fuel and electricity in dormitories attached to business sites have been excluded.
Regarding the calculation for 2022, the emission factors have been updated from those published in last year's integrated report.
For 2022, the "emissions from fuel used by our employees on assignment at partner companies," which were included in Scope 1, are included in Category 1 of Scope 3 in the calculation for 2023.
AQUA BLOW recycles polyurethane scraps
What is the recycling of polyurethane scrap materials?
In the construction of sprayed hard polyurethane foam, the polyurethane adhered to pillars and inter-pillars immediately after spraying is cut off, or the convex portion is cut off to smooth out the unevenness of the sprayed surface. The cut-off polyurethane is called a scrap material, and a large amount of scrap material is generated at the construction site of an average detached house. However, this urethane-terminated material is specified in industrial waste and therefore cannot be taken to a municipal waste disposal facility.
To resolve this issue, we have established a system to collect polyurethane scrap materials from construction sites nationwide by obtaining “national permit system,” special exemption system for the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law. Recovered urethane scraps are recycled as blowing insulation (mainly insulation covering the roof) and commercialized as environmentally friendly AQUA BLOW.
Control of urethane raw materials and concentrates and reduce industrial waste.
Control of urethane raw materials and concentrates and reduce industrial waste
Our AQUA FOAM series (hard polyurethane foam) is subject to restrictions on quantities when it is stored and stored, because its raw materials and concentrates qualify as hazardous materials as stipulated by the Fire Defense Law or as flammable materials designated by government ordinance. We maintain appropriate storage facilities at our sales offices throughout the country for raw materials and concentrates used by us and certified contractors, and we maintain internal regulations to manage them appropriately. On the other hand, because polyurethane scrap materials generated at construction sites are stipulated as industrial waste as mentioned above, we have established a system for in-house collection and are thoroughly managing them appropriately.
