Reduction of Energy Use
Our initiatives
With the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, we are working towards our set target of achieving a 50％ reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) from our business activities compared to 2013 by 2030.
Our CO2 emissions resulting from energy use in FY2022 were 8,661t-CO2, which represents a 30.5％ reduction compared to FY2013. The carbon intensity of our plants in that year was 74 if the intensity in FY2013 is taken to be 100. We were even more active in promoting production efficiency and making improvements to save energy. We have promoted the introduction of low-carbon electricity at production sites, and have continued to work on reducing power consumption, including at non-production sites.
As well as continuing to work on reducing energy use going forward, we will strive to gain an understanding of and reduce CO2 emissions across our whole supply chain to prepare for the calculation of the Scope 3 emissions.
SAKATA INX does not use global warming-causing chlorofluorocarbons as a raw material or in our manufacturing processes.
Energy Saving Activities
- Streamlining of production facilities
- Review of manufacturing conditions
- Review of operating time and temperature of heated warehouse
- Optimization of air conditioning temperature and efficiency improvement
- Boiler efficiency improvement
Initiatives by Overseas Affiliates
Our CO2 emissions resulting from energy use in FY2022 were 37,476t-CO2, which represents a 12.0％ increase compared to FY2013. Our carbon intensity in that year was 81 if the intensity in FY2013 is taken to be 100.
For overseas affiliates, we set a reduction target for CO2 emissions from business activities (Scope 1 & 2). If a country in which we have a location has an absolute volume target, we set a target in line with this for FY2030 calculated against the FY2013 results. If the relevant country does not have a target, we set a target of a reduction in production output intensity of 1％ or more compared to the previous year. Going forward, we will engage in activities to reduce emissions with the goal of achieving these targets.
Renewable Energy
The Shiga Plant’s solar power station generates around two million kWh annually through a combination of Power Station No. 1 located on the west side of the premises and Power Station No. 2 located on the roof of the warehouse building. And, it uses the FIT policy (Feed-in tariff for renewable energy). The Tokyo Plant is partially powered by solar power. We will continue to investigate the further efficient use of renewable energy.
