Environmental Initiatives
Initiatives for emissions to the atmosphere
CO2 Reduction Initiatives to Tackle Climate Change
Amid rising global concern surrounding social issues centered on the climate and energy, the Paris Agreement, in which countries came together to mitigate global warming, and the SDGs set out by the UN, are drawing growing attention.
In Japan, compliance with the energy conservation law will be required by 2030, and Sodick is setting its sights on the use of renewable energy. We promote initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions through installation of solar power generation systems and effective use of the “Cool Biz” energy-saving campaign (cooler business attire to cut down on air conditioning usage) and teleconference systems. The introduction of teleconference systems at our domestic offices and overseas subsidiaries reduces travel for meetings and business discussions, thereby helping to reduce energy consumption.
Greenhouse gas*1 emission data(values calculated from January through December of relevant years)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions (t-CO2) | 19,222 | 22,413 | 21,578 | 18,826 | 17,514 |
- Scope 1 and 2
- Sodick business sites in Japan: market-based/Thailand factory: location-based
Expansion of Solar Power Generation Systems
We are expanding solar power generation systems at our business sites both in Japan and overseas. We have been progressively installing the systems at the Kaga Factory since 2021, and the systems are now operational at the food machinery plant, multi-factory, and No. 8 factory. We also installed a system at the Saitama Technical Center in December 2024. As a result of these efforts, the annual volume of solar power generated in 2024 has reached approximately 2,900 MWh (equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 800 households*1), achieving a 44% increase in reduction compared to 2023 and eliminating roughly 1,227 tons*2 of greenhouse gas emissions annually. We will continue to aim for an increase in the energy-saving ratio.
- Average household consumption calculated at 300 kWh/month per household
- Calculations based on emission factors by location published by the Ministry of the Environment
Sites with solar power generation systems installed
