- Global semiconductor and parts shortages
- High crude oil prices
- Geopolitical risks (e.g., situation in Ukraine)
- Maturing EDM market
- Fluctuations in demand due to economic changes
- High raw material costs
- Insufficient production capacity in food machinery segment
- Heavy reliance on Greater China market
Sodick Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Sodick Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.5K tCO2e/year (Japan). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.5K tCO2e/year (Japan)
2021
Renewable Energy
Approximately 10% (Group-wide)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.5K tCO2e/year (Japan) |
| 2020 | 9.9K tCO2e/year (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions at Japanese business sites to 7,500 tons in FY2021 from 7,938 tons in FY2020
- Installed solar power generation systems at Head Office, Kaga Office, and Miyazaki Office
- Implemented a “demand” warning alert system at Kaga Office to reduce electricity use
- Developed the ALi Groove Edition wire-cut EDM, reducing wire consumption by 30%
- Developed INFILT-V® system for molding biodegradable plastics
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from domestic business sites by 26% from 2013 levels by 2030 (reviewing target)
📅 Medium-term
- Net sales: 89.6 billion yen; Operating income: 9.1 billion yen (by FY12/2024)
- Increase female employees to 15% of workforce; female managers to 3% by 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Net sales: 125 billion yen; Operating income: 17 billion yen (by FY12/2026)
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Contributing to evolving manufacturingAddressing environmental managementPromoting diversification of human resourcesStrengthening governance