- Declining demand for printing and communication paper
- Changes in market structure
- Falling international pulp prices
- Soaring raw materials and fuel prices
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather or natural disasters
- Companies not considering ESG in their supply chain
- Environmental destruction and biodiversity loss
- Mill and equipment accidents
- Serious accidents, overwork, and mental health issues
- Product complaints
Hokuetsu Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Hokuetsu Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 638.0K tCO2e/year (non-consolidated). 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
638.0K tCO2e/year (non-consolidated)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
Over 70% (at all mills)
of total energy
Waste
287.0K tons/year (non-consolidated)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 638.0K tCO2e/year (non-consolidated) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 644.0K tons-CO2e/year (non-consolidated) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 629.0K tCO2e/year (non-consolidated) |
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 by 37.8% compared to FY2005 (non-consolidated, 638,000 tons in FY2023)
- Increased zero CO2 energy ratio to 89% at Kanto Mill (Katsuta) using wood biomass boiler
- Received an “A-” rating from CDP for Climate Change for two consecutive years
- Received a “B” rating from CDP for Forest
- Sodegawa forest in Iwate Prefecture certified as a “Symbiosis with nature” site by the Ministry of the Environment
- Shares included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index and MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero serious accidents and 25 or fewer occupational accidents by FY2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 43% compared to FY2005 by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Double the percentage of women, non-Japanese, and mid-career hires in management by 2030
- Achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResponsible Procurement of Raw MaterialsForestry Management and Protection of BiodiversityEnsuring Safety and Hygiene of the WorkplaceHuman Capital ManagementDelivering Responsible Product Quality and New Product DevelopmentDialogue with StakeholdersImproving Corporate GovernanceRespect for Human Rights