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Climate Change (Decarbonized Society)

Basic Approach 

The effects of climate change are becoming more severe with each passing year, significantly impacting the environment, society, and economy. In response to this climate crisis, there is a need to accelerate efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and the role that companies must play in this is becoming ever more important. By working to resolve various environmental issues, including climate change, DNP will not only solve social issues, but also provide new value that meets people's expectations.

Indicators/Goals

DNP obtained the approval of the international organization Science Based Targets (SBT) Initiative in July 2018. In April 2021, our target was revised upward as a target well below the 2°C target.

Furthermore, the Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction targets were revised in 2024, and the Scope 3 emission reduction targets were revised in 2025, and they have all been certified as 1.5°C targets in April 2025.

An image showing the Science Based Targets (SBT) logo and the English slogan “Driving ambitious corporate climate action”
2050 Environmental Vision
• Scope 1 and 2: We aim to achieve effective net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from business activities at our own sites. 
• Scope 3: We will contribute to create a decarbonized society through our products and services.
FY2030 Targets FY2024 Results
Scope 1・2 emission reduction Scope 1 and 2 emissions:
46.2% reduction compared to FY2019 (SBT)		 Compared to FY2019: 18.4% reduction
FY2024 emissions: ★866,000 tons-CO2e
(FY2019 emissions: 1,062,000 tons-CO2e)
Scope 3 emission reduction
(Target: Categories 1, 3, 4, 5)

Scope 3 emissions:
27.5% reduction compared to FY2019 (SBT)

 Compared to FY2019: 15.9% reduction
FY2024 emissions: ★2,990,000 tons-CO2e
(FY2019 emissions: 3,556,000 tons-CO2e)
Reducing transportation-related environmental impact Transportation fuel consumption per unit of sales:
11% reduction compared to FY2019		 Compared to FY2019: 20.3% reduction
FY2024 basic unit: ★1.02 kℓ/100 million yen
(FY2019 basic unit: 1.28 kℓ/100 million yen)

Some of the data contained in this report has been assured by LRQA Limited to ensure its reliability.
A star mark ★ has been attached to each one of the indicators that have been assured by LRQA Limited.

DNP Group Key Environmental Data

Roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2050 (Scope 1 and 2)

A roadmap illustrating the trend in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, with a target of reducing emissions by 46.2% compared to 2019 levels by fiscal 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by fiscal year 2050

Short term goals

Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction target

 

Item Target emissions (thousand tons-CO2e) Target reduction rate
FY2019 (Base year) 1,062 ー
FY2025 794 25.2%
FY2026 750 29.4%
FY2027 705 33.6%
FY2028 661 37.8%
FY2029 616 42.0%
FY2030 571 46.2%

Roadmap for reducing Scope 3 emissions

A chart showing the trend in Scope 3 GHG emissions (Categories 1, 3, 4, and 5), with a target of reducing emissions by 27.5% compared to 2019 levels by fiscal 2030
DNP is working to reduce GHG emissions throughout the entire DNP Group supply chain, including not only emissions at our own sites, but also from material production, processing after shipment, and use and disposal of final products.
  • The numbers in the figure correspond to the categories defined by the GHG Protocol. For details on the categories, see “Environmental Report 2025, p. 22.”

Endorsement of the TCFD Recommendations

In addition to disclosing information using the framework recommended by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), we will strive to improve the quality and quantity of information disclosure based on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations, thereby deepening dialogue with stakeholders.

Initiatives

Initiatives to Reduce Scope 1 and 2 Emissions

To help realize a decarbonized society, DNP is working to reduce its GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by transforming its business portfolio, further promoting energy conservation, and introducing renewable energy. In particular, the DNP Group is continuously working to reduce unnecessary energy consumption across the entire group, with a focus on the manufacturing sector, which accounts for a significant portion of emissions.

In addition, we are accelerating our adoption of equipment with a smaller environmental footprint by utilizing the internal carbon pricing (20,000 yen per ton of CO2).

Promotion of Energy-Saving Initiatives

Organizational chart showing the division of responsibilities, with the headquarters responsible for researching, planning, and providing training on energy-saving measures, while the business divisions and group companies implement energy-saving measures based on the checklists and other guidelines and collaborate with the headquarters
• Examples of energy conservation

Example 1

Blowers are used to replace the part for which compressed air with discharge pressure reduced by regulators is used.

An example of equipment installed within a paper mill, with a close-up of the wet air system (used in the papermaking process)

Example 2

If air conditioning outlets are located in high places, it is possible to save energy by extending the air conditioning ducts downwards (close to the work area) and reduce the air-conditioned area and the air volume.

A photo of the air conditioning system inside the factory, with the locations of the air outlets near the ceiling indicated by dotted lines and arrows, and showing how the outlets are extended via ducts

Expanding the Use of Renewable Energy

In FY2024, we used a total of 507,000 kWh of renewable energy through generation, purchase, and the use of certificates, which was 4.2% of our total energy used. Solar panels were installed at the Izumizaki Plant and the Toyama Plant in FY2024. Additionally, we are switching the sources of the energy used at office buildings to renewable sources. In FY2024 we fully switched all of the electricity that is purchased for the DNP Ichigaya Takajo-machi Building and the DNP Ichigaya Sanai-cho Building to renewable energy.

An aerial photograph of the solar power generation facility at the Izumizaki Plant, featuring solar panels installed across the entire roof of the factory building Solar power generation system at the Izumizaki Plant

• Utilization of renewable energy

• Installation of solar power generation systems at major sites

Installation place System capacity
Ichigaya office 100 kW
Kashiwa research facility 600 kW
Kyotanabe Plant 1,316 kW
Karawang Plant 1,658 kW
Mihara East Plant 4,617 kW
Izumizaki Plant 1,625 kW
Toyama Plant 396 kW

Initiatives to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

DNP believes that reducing GHG emissions throughout the entire product lifecycle is essential, and it is therefore working to reduce indirect emissions (Scope 3 emissions) across the entire supply chain, in addition to Scope 2 emissions. 

In April 2025, we updated our previous target (Supplier Engagement Target) to a new goal of “reducing Scope 3 emissions (Categories 1, 3, 4, and 5) by 27.5% compared to fiscal 2019 levels by fiscal 2030,” and we are actively promoting initiatives to achieve this reduction. 

Specifically, we are continuously conducting supplier briefings, surveys, and interviews to transition our business portfolio toward environmentally conscious operations and to procure raw materials with lower environmental impact (low-emission materials). Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our relationships with suppliers and accelerate our efforts to reduce emissions by improving the tracking of GHG emissions and promoting the transition to low-emission materials.

Transport volume

We are implementing distribution-related environmental impact reduction measures such as the improvement of the loading ratio, the optimization of vehicle distribution and transport routes, improved efficiency through the installation of digital tachometers, an idlingstop campaign, a modal shift to rail transport, and the introduction of hybrid vehicles.

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