Initiatives for Preventing Global Warming
Basic Approach
The MinebeaMitsumi Group recognizes that the international issue of global warming, along with the related issues of soaring energy prices and abnormal climatic conditions, pose a significant threat to the sustainability of its business activities.
In response, each office and plant in the MinebeaMitsumi Group is proactively promoting energy efficiency initiatives in order to combat global warming.
Results of FY2020 Initiatives
Changed CO2 emission factor from GHG Protocol Calculation tools to IEA Emissions factors 2020, and recalculated.
The MinebeaMitsumi Group's total CO2 emissions in FY2020 were 848,360 tons, an increase 5.3% compared with FY2019.
In terms of basic units of production, CO2 emissions increased 4.3% over FY2019 to 0.858 tons per million yen of production.
MinebeaMitsumi is awarded "A-" in CDP Climate Change 2020
MinebeaMitsumi was awarded the "A-" in the "CDP Climate Change 2020," a survey conducted by the UK non-profit organization CDP*.
CDP evaluates the company's commitment to environmental issues in terms of "leadership," "management," "recognition," and "disclosure of information," in eight ranks, with "A-" being the second from the top.
* CDP: A non-government organization (NGO) established in the United Kingdom in 2000. The organization operates a global information disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, countries, and regions to manage environmental impact.
Initiatives at our Offices and Plants
Tree Planting at Siem Reap (Cambodia Plant)
Cambodia Plant has joined a Tree Planting project in Siem Reap with APSARA* Authority on 1st September, 2020.
APSARA Authority is developing activities aimed at the development of local socio-cultural, such as restoration of archaeological sites, forest conservation, and measures against air and water pollution. This time, 300 rosewood trees were planted near Banteay Kdei temple, Siem Reap.
Cambodia Plant looks forward to making contribution through such activity in the future.
* APSARA : Authority for the Protection of the Site and the Management of Angkor Region
Group photo
Tree planting
Conversion of Raw Food Waste into Biogas (Thailand: Bang Pa-in Plant and Lopburi Plants)
Biogas generation equipment
NMB-Minebea Thai is taking part in a project by the Thai Ministry of Energy to promote the recycling of raw food waste into biogas energy. Both the Bang Pa-in and the Lopburi plants have installed biogas generation systems on site. The generated biogas boasts a low environmental footprint. It is used as an alternative to LP gas for cooking meals in the cafeterias, helping to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Initiatives at Logistics Divisions
Reducing CO2 Emissions from Logistics
In addition to direct CO2 emissions from business activities categorized as Scope 1 (gas and oil) and Scope 2 (electricity), the MinebeaMitsumi Group also strives to grasp CO2 emissions from logistics activities (product shipment) categorized under Scope 3 (shipping and distribution).
In FY2020, MinebeaMitsumi Group’s emissions of CO2 related to product shipments totaled 105,996 tons, a increase of 2.1% compared to FY2019.
Future Issues and Goals
The MinebeaMitsumi Group will continue to advance its measures to prevent global warming.
In regard to long-term goals, we are taking into consideration the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, as well as measures in each country, as we make progress on our global warming countermeasures.
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