Environmental Initiatives

Environmental Impact Data

PHC Group Environmental Impact Data

To comprehensively monitor and reduce the environmental footprint of our business activities, including our value chain, we calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 as defined by the internationally established GHG Protocol standards.

Proportion of GHG Emissions FY2024

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GHG Emissions

Scope Unit FY2023 Results
(Base Year)
FY2024 Results
Scope 1 t-CO2e 15,861 15,091
Scope 2 (Location-based) t-CO2e 38,293 38,305
Scope 2 (Market-based) t-CO2e 35,304 35,168
Scope 3 t-CO2e 793,687 804,771
  Category 1 Purchased goods and services t-CO2e 325,690 458,675
  2 Capital goods t-CO2e 45,424 31,770
  3 Fuel- and energy-related activities t-CO2e 8,924 9,754
  4 Transportation and logistics (upstream) t-CO2e 195,103 105,317
  5 Waste generated in operations t-CO2e 2,487 2,121
  6 Business travel t-CO2e 1,205 1,179
  7 Employee commuting t-CO2e 3,771 3,762
  10 Processing of sold products t-CO2e 8,353 12,450
  11 Use of sold products t-CO2e 176,898 155,260
  12 Disposal of sold products t-CO2e 15,344 12,212
  13 Leased assets (downstream) t-CO2e 1,558 1,333
  15 Investments t-CO2e 8,931 10,940

Electricity Consumption

Indicator Unit Actual Results for FY2023 Actual Results for FY2024
Electricity Consumption MWh 80,928 81,302

Waste Volume

Indicator Unit FY2023 Results (*1) FY2024 Results
Waste Disposal Volume (including valuable materials) ton 6,014 6,008
  Thermal Recycling ton 2,007 1,783
    Waste Treated through Thermal Recycling ton - 1,777
    Infectious Waste ton - 6
  Landfill ton 1,264 1,315
    Waste Treated through Landfilling ton - 1,116
    Industrial Waste from Mercury‑Containing Products ton - 0.4
    Specified Hazardous Industrial Waste ton - 30
    Stable Mixed Waste ton - 159
    Specially Controlled Flammable Waste Oil ton - 2
    Specially Controlled Infectious Waste ton - 7
    Specially Controlled Strong Acid ton - 0.4
    Specially Controlled Strong Alkali ton - 0.02
  Recycling ton 1,339 1,658
    Glass, Concrete, and Ceramic Waste ton - 593
    Metal Scrap ton - 139
    Wastepaper ton - 348
    Sludge ton - 31
    Waste Acid ton - 5
    Waste Alkali ton - 8
    Waste Oil ton - 10
    Waste Plastics ton - 176
    Wood Waste ton - 340
    Electronic and Electrical Waste ton - 8
  Valuable Materials ton 1,404 1,252
Recycling Rate (*2) 46% 48%

(*1) The calculation of waste by category began in FY2024. Accordingly, the data for FY2023 are disclosed based on the disposal method.
(*2) The figure is calculated including valuable materials and excluding the amount of thermal recycling.

Water Withdrawal

Water Sources Unit FY2023 Results (*3) FY2024 Results
Tap Water / Industrial Water thousand m3 - 272
Surface Water thousand m3 - 0
Seawater thousand m3 - 0
Groundwater thousand m3 - 128
Total thousand m3 433 400

(*3) The aggregation of water withdrawal by source began in FY2024. Accordingly, only the total amount is disclosed for FY2023.

Third-Party Verification of Environmental Impact Data

PHC Group has obtained third-party assurance from LRQA for data on GHG emissions, water usage, and waste volume starting in FY2023.

FY2024

LRQA Independent Assurance Statement (FY2024)

FY2023

LRQA Independent Assurance Statement (FY2023)

Progress on GHG Emissions and Reduction Targets

PHC Group has set targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030. These targets have been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as 1.5°C-aligned targets consistent with the SBTi standards and the Paris Agreement.

In FY2024, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totaled 53,396 t-CO2e, representing a 1.4% reduction compared to FY2023. Scope 3 emissions (categories subject to reduction) totaled 732,643 t-CO2e, marking a 2.6% increase from FY2023. This increase is primarily attributable to higher emissions associated with Purchased Goods and Services, Upstream Transportation and Distribution, and the Use of Sold Products.

PHC Group will continue to advance initiatives aimed at achieving our FY2030 targets, while striving for sustainable growth and enhanced corporate value.

Scope FY2030 Target FY2023 Results (Base Year) FY2024 Results Vs. Base Year
Scope 1 + 2 42% reduction 54,154 53,396 -1.4%
Scope 3 (Categories subject to reduction: 1,4,6,11,12) 25% reduction 714,240 732,643 +2.6 %

(Unit:t-CO2e)