2024年可持续发展报告

Industry Overview - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group focuses on sustainability and innovation to address environmental and social challenges, aiming for a sustainable society through its long-term vision "Innovation for the Earth" [1][6] - The company operates across diverse fields including Residential, Advanced Lifeline, Innovative Mobility, and Life Science, providing products and services that address fundamental societal needs [47] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has set a long-term target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with milestones to achieve the 1.5°C target and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fiscal 2019 [9][92] Sustainability Strategy - The company's sustainability strategy is centered around three steps: securing prominence, solving social issues, and creating peace of mind for the future [56][57] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has established the SEKISUI Environment Sustainability Index to measure the impact of its corporate activities on natural and social capital, aiming for a return rate of 100% or more [22][115] - The company is promoting resource recycling, reducing water-related risks, and addressing biodiversity as part of its environmental medium-term plan [77][97] Environmental Initiatives - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has achieved a 65% recycling rate for waste plastics in Japan and aims to reduce water intake volume by 10% over a three-year period compared to FY2016 [10][11] - The company is transitioning to renewable energy, with a target of converting 70% of purchased power to renewable energy by 2030 [9][92] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group is working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain, focusing on Scope 3 emissions and promoting low-carbon products [154][155] Products to Enhance Sustainability - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has registered 11 new products and services in FY2023 that contribute to resource recycling and climate change mitigation, such as PVC sashes and interlayer film recycling systems [136] - The company aims to generate over ¥1 trillion in sales from Products to Enhance Sustainability by the end of its Medium-term Management Plan (FY2023-2025) [43][136] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group quantifies the environmental and social value of its products, with 50% of Products to Enhance Sustainability sales contributing to solving environmental issues [137] Governance and Risk Management - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has established an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001, with 51 domestic and 35 overseas sites certified as of March 2024 [67][188] - The company conducts environmental audits at its production sites and research institutes every three years, with no significant fines or penalties reported in FY2023 [193] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group integrates environmental risk management into its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system, addressing risks related to climate change, resource recycling, and water resources [185] Financial and Operational Performance - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group reported net sales of ¥950.2 billion from Products to Enhance Sustainability in FY2023, close to its target of ¥960 billion [108] - The company achieved a 32.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to FY2019, exceeding its target of 26% [155] - SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's environmental conservation efforts resulted in cost savings of ¥1.55 billion in FY2023, primarily from energy-saving and waste-reduction activities [197]