Environment
- Tamura Group Environmental Policy
- Environmental Management System
- Tamura Group Environmental Targets, Performance
- Summary of the Tamura Group's Environmental Performance
- Development of products that contribute to sustainability
- Action on Environmental Protection
- Information disclosure based on the TCFD
Tamura Group Environmental Policy
Environmental Philosophy
Based on our mission, "The Tamura Group supplies an original range of products and services, highly regarded in the global electronics market, to satisfy the evolving needs of customers, employees and shareholders supporting the Group's growth.," we promote the mitigation of climate change, adaptation to climate change, sustainable use of resources, and the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems through all our business activities.
Basic Policy
The Tamura Group operates an environmental management system and is committed to its continuous improvement.
- 1Contribution to a Decarbonized Society
We strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing products and services that contribute to carbon neutrality, promoting energy efficiency, and utilizing renewable energy.
- 2Contribution to a Resource-Circulating Society
We engage in resource circulation through the effective use of resources and the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) of waste.
- 3Contribution to a Nature-Symbiotic Society
We promote coexistence with nature through chemical substance management and biodiversity conservation activities.
Environmental Management System
The Tamura Group established a globally unified environmental management system in 2006 and had integrated 28 sites at 19 companies by FY2023, the intent of which was to improve environmental performance and strengthen environmental governance of the Group as a whole.
Implementation Framework
For the management of the EMS, the Tamura Group has set up the "Tamura Group EMS Committee," which is led by president, supervised by General Environmental Managing Representative, and comprised of responsible persons from business divisions at each site as committee members.
The Committee promotes better communication and horizontal execution of matters regarding system operation and is working to improve the environmental performance of the Group as a whole.
Environmental Education
We believe that it is important for each employee to carry out his/her job with a deep understanding and a strong sense of awareness of having to continuously improve the environmental load. In this regard, we offer a variety of environmental education programs for the promotion of accurate understanding and practice.
Tamura Group Environmental Targets, Performance
The Tamura Group has taken the initiative in environmental protection by setting three common targets: "increasing the percentage sales of eco-design products," "reducing substances of concern," and "Reducing greenhouse gas," which are the main measures specified in its environmental policy.
In FY2023, we achieved all three of our goals.
FY2023 Targets and Performance of the Tamura Groupe
| environmental objectives | Environmental targets for FY2023 | Environmental Achievements for FY2023 | Environmental targets for FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰ | Increase the percentage sales of eco-design products | Percentage sales of eco-design products:24% | 24% | 27% |
| Ⅱ | Reducing substances of concern | Chemical substances designated under the PRTR Law. 1% reduction in basic unit vs.FY2022 |
22% reduction | 1% reduction in basis unit vs.FY2023 |
| Ⅲ | Reducing greenhouse gas | Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions:30% reduction vs.FY2013 | 39% reduction | Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions:33% reduction vs.FY2013 |
- *1PRTR: Pollutant Release and Transfer Register; public registry on harmful chemical substance emissions into the environment that may be a potentially serious.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Renewable Energy Introduction Guidelines (from FY2025)
In response to the increasing demands and expectations from stakeholders, including customers and investors, we have reset our greenhouse gas reduction targets and renewable energy introduction guidelines starting from April 2025. We will continue to enhance our efforts moving forward.
- Target for greenhouse gas emissions*
FY2030: Reduce by 38% or more compared to FY2021 levels (annual reduction of 4.2% or more)
FY2050: Achieve carbon neutrality
- *Targets cover Scope 1 (direct emissions from fuel use and production processes within the company) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from the use of purchased electricity and heat).
- *Emission factors are primarily based on the emission factors of the electricity purchased under contract.
- *Targets will be reset if there are significant changes in corporate structure or activities.
- Renewable Energy Introduction Guidelines (from FY2025):
Renewable Energy Utilization Rate:FY2030: 50% (including non-fossil certificates)
Summary of the Tamura Group's Environmental Performance
The Tamura Group has a quantitative grasp of environmental load generated through its business operations and is working to reduce environmental load in various aspects of its business activities through development of eco-design products as well as improvements in productivity and distribution efficiency.
Summary of environmental Performance FY2023
- *1This figure is the sum of the power generated on our premises.
- *2We manage our factories overseas with the same criteria. This includes the figures for our factories overseas.
Annual change in environmental performance
- *1This figure is the sum of the power generated on our premises.
- *2We manage our factories overseas with the same criteria. This includes the figures for our factories overseas.
Development of products that contribute to sustainability
The Tamura Group carries out product environmental assessment (based on our own criteria) in the development and design phases to reduce the environmental burden, and strives to contribute to achieving a sustainable society through the development and provision of products that contribute to sustainability.
Action on Environmental Protection
The Tamura Group has taken the initiative in environmental protection by setting three common targets: "increasing the percentage sales of eco-design products," "reducing substances of concern," and "Reducing greenhouse gas," which are the main measures specified in its environmental policy.
Information disclosure based on the TCFD
As we consider climate change to be a key issue, the Tamura Group declared its support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in June 2022. We are committed to information disclosure based on the TCFD framework to promote constructive communication with stakeholders.