SAKATA INX CORPORATION (Yoshiaki Ueno, Representative Director, President & CEO) announces that it has submitted a commitment letter to SBT initiatives (SBTi), an organization accrediting Science Based Targets (SBT *1), which is greenhouse gas emission reduction targets that are scientifically consistent with the targets set out in the Paris Agreement, and aims to obtain an official approval of our target from SBTi within 2 years.
In our long-term strategic vision, SAKATA INX VISION 2030, we have set "Strengthen ESG/sustainability efforts emphasizing the global environment and local community" as the strategic direction, and also "Activities to maintain a sustainable global environment" as one of our materiality, key issues. With the goal of reducing GHG*3 emissions by 50% (compared to 2013) by 2030, we are taking steps to reduce our environmental impact and realize a Carbon Neutral Society by promoting production efficiency and expanding energy-saving activities. Through this commitment, we will continue to realize a sustainable society and enhance our corporate value, while further promoting sustainability-related initiatives throughout SAKATA INX Group.
| *1 | Greenhouse gas emission reduction targets set by companies with target years 5-10 years ahead, consistent with the levels required by the Paris Agreement. |
| *2 | A joint initiative of CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), WRI (World Resources Institute), UNGC (UN Global Compact) and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) to assess corporate greenhouse gas reduction targets. |
| *3 | Greenhouse gas |
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