DNP Group Key Environmental Data
DNP Group Environmental Report
We compile annual data on our activities and environmental performance over time and publish it as the “DNP Group Environmental Report.”
Mid- to Long-term Goals and Results (activity results up to March 2025)
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.
GHG Emissions
Medium- to long-term goals (SBT certification)
Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 46.2% compared to FY2019 by FY2030 (target from fiscal 2024)
| FY2019 (Base year) | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,062,000 tons-CO2e *1 | 871,000 tons-CO2e | 846,000 tons-CO2e | ★866,000 tons-CO2e*2 18.4% reduction |
Medium- to long-term goals (SBT certification)
Reduce Scope 3 emissions (Categories 1, 3, 4, and 5) by 27.5% compared to fiscal 2019 by fiscal 2030 (target from fiscal 2024)
| FY2019 (Base year) | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,556,000 tons-CO2e | 3,454,000 tons-CO2e | 3,257,000 tons-CO2e | ★2,990,000 tons-CO2e 15.9% reduction |
Starting in FY2024, GHG emissions from VOC combustion will be included in Scope 1 emissions. Accordingly, emissions from FY2019 to 2023 have also been recalculated.
- Emissions from CMIC CMO Co., Ltd. have been added to the base year of FY2019.
- CMIC CMO Co., Ltd., Tomoe Resin Co., Ltd., and DNP Scientific Analysis Center Inc. have been added to the scope of calculation.
Transportation-related Environmental Impact
Medium-to long-term goals
An 11% reduction compared to FY2019 by FY2030 (target from FY2024)
| FY2019 (Base year) | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28kℓ/100 million yen | 1.14kℓ/100 million yen |
1.04kℓ/100 million yen |
★1.02kℓ/100 million yen 20.3% reduction |
Sales of Environmentally Friendly Products and Services
Medium-to long-term goals
Increase the ratio of Super Eco-Products to total sales to 30% by FY2030 (target from FY2024)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 11.9% | 12.0% | ★15.0% |
Resource Circulation Rate
Medium-to long-term goals
Achieve a resource recycling rate* of 70% for all unnecessary objects by FY2030 (target from FY2024)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 58.0% | 62.4% | ★63.5% |
- Percentage of unnecessary objects that are materially recycled or chemically recycled, excluding valuable paper materials and other waste that are 100% recycled
Water Usage
Medium-to long-term goals
Reduce water usage per unit of sales by 30% compared to FY2019 by FY2030 (target from FY2024)
| FY2019 (Base year) | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.73m3/million yen*1 | 5.31m3/million yen | 5.12m3/million yen | ★6.21m3/million yen*2 7.7% reduction |
- CMIC CMO Co., Ltd.'s water usage and sales figures were added to the base year of FY2019.
- CMIC CMO Co., Ltd., Tomoe Resin Co., Ltd., and DNP Scientific Analysis Center Inc. have been added to the scope of calculation.
VOC Emissions
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 13,166 tons | 13,351 tons | ★12,878 tons |
Environmental Conservation
Medium-to long-term goals
Maintain the maximum concentrations of regulated air emissions at 70% or less of the regulatory standard (voluntary standard)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 93.4% | 98.4% | 100% |
Medium-to long-term goals
Maintain the maximum concentrations of wastewater discharge regulations at 70% or less of the regulatory standard (voluntary standard)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 98.9% | 99.2% | 99.7% |
Medium-to long-term goals
Maintain the maximum odor levels at the site boundary at 70% or less of the regulatory standard (voluntary standard)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 98.6% | 99.9% | 98.5% |
Medium-to long-term goals
Maintain the maximum noise level at site boundary at 70% or less of the regulatory standard (voluntary standard)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 99.4% | 100% | 99.4% |
Medium-to long-term goals
Maintain the maximum vibration levels at site boundary at 70% or less of the regulatory standard (voluntary standard)
| FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% |
Other Key Data (activity results up to March 2025)
GHG Supply Chain Emissions
| Item | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 GHG emissions | 321,000 tons-CO2e | 310,000 tons-CO2e | ★323,000 tons-CO2e |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions | 550,000 tons-CO2e | 535,000 tons-CO2e | ★543,000 tons-CO2e |
| Scope 3 GHG emissions | 4,915,000 tons-CO2e | 4,573,000 tons-CO2e | 4,331,000 tons-CO2e * |
| Emissions from the supply chain | 5,786,000 tons-CO2e | 5,419,000 tons-CO2e | 5,197,000 tons-CO2e |
- Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 are subject to third-party assurance.
Effective Use of Water Resources (water withdrawal)
| Water sources | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface water (clean water and industrial water) | 4,020,000m3 | 4,040,000m3 | 5,060,000m3 |
| Groundwater | 3,270,000m3 | 3,260,000m3 | 4,000,000m3 |
| River water | 0m3 | 0m3 | 0m3 |
| Sea water | 0m3 | 0m3 | 0m3 |
| Total amount | 7,290,000m3 | 7,300,000m3 | ★9,060,000m3 |
- CMIC CMO Co., Ltd., Tomoe Resin Co., Ltd., and DNP Scientific Analysis Center Inc. have been added to the scope of calculation.
Effective Use of Water Resources (wastewater volume)
| Water sources | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results *1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public water areas*2 (rivers/oceans) | 2,490,000m3 | 2,620,000m3 | 3,990,000m3 |
| Sewer system | 3,200,000m3 |
2,930,000m3 | 3,150,000m3 |
| Ground infiltration | 0m3 | 0m3 | 0m3 |
| Total amount | 5,690,000m3 | 5,550,000m3 | ★7,140,000m3 |
- CMIC CMO Co., Ltd., Tomoe Resin Co., Ltd., and DNP Scientific Analysis Center Inc. have been added to the scope of calculation.
- When wastewater is discharged into public water areas such as rivers, it flows down the river and eventually reaches the ocean.
Reduction of Water Pollutants
| Item | FY2022 Results | FY2023 Results | FY2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of water pollutants COD | 1.30kg/100 million yen | 1.35kg/100 million yen | 1.10kg/100 million yen |
- Explanation of units: Although expressed as load weight/tons of product, we determined that weight was not an appropriate metric because our products vary widely, and therefore used sales as a substitute indicator.
Independent Assurance Statement
Some of the data contained in this report has been assured by LRQA Limited to ensure its reliability.
