- Declining sales of rechargeable batteries and BtoC products.
- Soaring raw materials costs.
- Global surge in raw materials costs and a one-time cost stemming from the reform of our domestic BtoC business.
- Downsizing of the projector business.
- Demand for semiconductors trending downward.
- Component supply shortages, especially for semiconductors.
- Impact of rapid yen depreciation on products’ import prices, coupled with structural reform costs that emerged at the domestic BtoC business.
Maxell, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Maxell, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 86.7 Kt-CO2 (Global Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 3: 228.3 Kt-CO2 (FY2022). 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
86.7 Kt-CO2 (Global Scope 1 and 2)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
10.3% (FY2022)
of total energy
Waste
5.2K tons
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 228.3 Kt-CO2 (FY2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 86.7 Kt-CO2 (Global Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2013-04 to 2014-03 | 4.4K t CO2e (Japan) + 875t CO2e (Overseas) |
| 2011-04 to 2012-03 | 66.2K t-CO2 (Japan) + 51800 t-CO2 (Overseas) |
| 2010-04 to 2011-03 | 58.7K t-CO2 (Japan) + 48400 t-CO2 (Overseas) = 107100 t-CO2e/year |
| 2009-04 to 2010-03 | 57.0K t-CO2 (Japan) + 42000 t-CO2 (Overseas) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Domestic CO2 emissions declined by 26% in FY2022 compared to the previous fiscal year, and by 0.4% overseas, leading to a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions across Maxell Group as a whole. Total waste emissions fell by 8.9% across Maxell Group.
- Domestic manufacturing bases achieved zero emissions for the 22nd consecutive year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Sales proportion of highly profitable A and B businesses: Over 50% (FY2023)
- Overall sales growth ratio of 13 growth businesses in three focus areas: 10% (FY2023 vs FY2021)
- Introduce talent management systems at all Group companies by the end of fiscal 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Number of patents related to next-generation development technologies: 1.5 times in five years
- Improve overall satisfaction in employee awareness survey: 90% or higher (FY2026)
- Recruitment ratio of new female graduates: 50% or higher for administrative jobs, 25% or higher for engineering jobs
- Improve job satisfaction ratio in employee awareness survey: 90% or higher (FY2026)
- Further strengthen group governance by enhancing activities across the company, and by strengthening the operation of an appropriate management system, etc.
🔭 Long-term
- Sales proportion of new businesses: Over 15% (FY2030)
- Domestic CO2 emissions: 50% reduction (compared to FY2013)
- Renewable energy ratio: 15% (renewable energy consumption/total electricity)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Creating Innovation through Unique, Original TechnologiesSolving Social Issues through Growth BusinessesCreating Human Resources and Organizations that Generate ValueMaximization of Customer ValueCreation of Economic Value through Environmental ActivitiesStrengthening Business Portfolio ManagementStrengthening Group Governance