Climate Change Response
Views on Climate Change
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the response to climate change has been accelerating worldwide. In the fashion industry, which carries a significant environmental burden, more proactive measures are being demanded. In this context, our company regularly identifies environmental risks, devises and implements response strategies, manages progress, and evaluates activities. Key risks include changes in consumer behavior toward a decarbonized society, the introduction of carbon taxes, loss of sales opportunities due to increased natural disasters, and decreased sales of heavy clothing due to rising average temperatures. We aim to realize a sustainable society through fashion as a lifestyle proposition company.
CO₂ Emission
The calculation of CO₂ emissions for SANKYO SEIKO CO., LTD. (standalone) resulted in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totaling 1,542.6 t-CO₂ for the fiscal year 2023. In order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we will also work on calculating emissions on a consolidated basis, including group companies.
Efforts to Reduce CO₂ Emissions
Initiatives at Sunrise Buildings
At our “Tokyo Sunrise Building” and “Osaka Sunrise Building,” we are implementing the following initiatives towards achieving a decarbonized society.
- Upgrading Air conditioning systems
- Switching to LED lighting fixtures
| CO₂ Emission reduction rate due to the renewal of air conditioning equipment | LED Lighting Progress Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Sunrise Building | 50% reduction (Construction completed in May 2024) |
100% complete |
| Osaka Sunrise Building | 30% reduction (Construction starts in June 2024, scheduled to be completed by December 2025) |
60% complete |
Implementation of Cool Biz
We conduct Cool Biz from July to the end of September each year.
BELS and ZEH Certification for Company Housing
The reconstruction work for company housing owned by our company in Tokyo was completed in March 2024. The new company housing incorporates the following facilities and has received evaluations in the Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) where all 26 units were rated with the highest rank of five stars and achieved energy consumption reduction evaluations ranging from 54% to 61% compared to energy efficiency standards. Additionally, aiming for a net zero energy balance annually, 12 units received ZEH (Net Zero Energy House) certification, and 14 units received Nearly ZEH certification, making it an environmentally friendly building.
- Heat-insulating double glazing
- Installation of solar power generation systems
- High thermal insulation specifications
- Insulated bathtubs
- Heat-insulating double glazing
(again for emphasis) - High-efficiency air conditioners
- High-efficiency water heaters
