- The global economic outlook remains uncertain, due to factors such as the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising resource prices, supply chain disruptions, shortages of parts and materials, and policy rate hikes in various countries to curb inflation.
- Tensions between the U.S. and China have further escalated.
- The semiconductor market remains in an adjustment phase.
KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M t-CO2e (Scope 123 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K t-CO2e; Scope 2: 19.4K t-CO2e; Scope 3: 1.3M t-CO2e. 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
1.3M t-CO2e (Scope 123 combined)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
10% (hydroelectric power)
of total energy
Water Usage
161.0K m3
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
596 tons
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
28.6K MWh
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.0K t-CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.4K t-CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M t-CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Waste generation intensity improvement rate: 35% (compared to 2019)
- Energy use intensity compared to previous year: 94%
- Transportation energy intensity improvement: 22% (compared to 2019)
- Introduced a solar power generation system at the Toyama Technology & Manufacturing Center
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction of CO2 emissions by the end of fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2021)
- 30% reduction of CO2 emissions per wafer by the end of fiscal 2030 (compared with fiscal 2021)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Contribution to society through creativity and innovationCreation of a sustainable society and conservation of the global environmentHuman resources management as a source of innovationStrengthening of the governance system to realize sustainability managementRespect and consideration of human rights