Our company has continued to operate for 350 years, responding flexibly to changes in the environment, from the manufacture and sale of indigo-ball, which was our business at the time of our founding, to the current business of selling chemicals.
In recent years, we have been working on decarbonization through our business in response to pressing issues such as carbon neutrality, and we continue to take on the challenge of providing optimal solutions to various issues through collaboration with our partners.
Last year, in 2024, we were able to celebrate the 350th anniversary of our founding. but as a transitional point, we will continue to strive to practice sustainability management in order to pass on our business to the next generation.
Miki Sangyo is promoting various initiatives to reduce the environmental load and contribute to the environmental conservation activities of its customers for the sake of the irreplaceable global environment.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data and Our Reduction Initiatives
Our company is committed to preserving the global environment and realizing a sustainable society. As part of this commitment, we actively manage and work to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recognizing that understanding the current state of our emissions is the first step toward reduction, we are pleased to disclose our latest data. We hope this page will help you better understand our environmental initiatives.
1. GHG Emissions Trends
Scope1 and Scope2: Actual Emissions
We began measuring our GHG emissions in FY2019. The following figures show the actual emissions based on this data.
| Classification / Scope | Emission Source | Ton of CO2 equivalent（tCO2e） | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |||
| Scope1 | Direct emissions from company-owned sources | 109.71 | 96.57 | 96.67 | 96.15 | 89.94 | 97.12 | Fuel consumption of major fuels (gasoline, diesel, city gas, etc.) at each site was collected and calculated based on the ‘Calculation, Reporting and Publication System – Calculation Method and Emission Factor’ provided by the Ministry of the Environment. |
| Scope2 | Indirect emissions from the use of purchased electricity, heat, and steam | 247.03 | 223.57 | 206.66 | 221.06 | 215.53 | 246.39 | Calculation method: Market-based* *Electricity consumption at each site was collected and calculated based on the ‘Emission Factors by Electric Utility Company’ (provided by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). |
| Scope1+2 Total |
356.74 | 320.14 | 303.33 | 317.21 | 305.47 | 343.50 | ||
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Calculation Scope: All domestic sites of our company are included. Overseas sites and affiliated companies are excluded.
Scope3: Actual Emissions
We officially began full-scale calculation of Scope 3 emissions in FY2024. For prior fiscal years, calculations were conducted for selected categories only.
| Scope3 Category | Emission Source | Ton of CO2 equivalent（tCO2e） | Notes | |||||
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| FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |||
| 1 | Purchased goods and services | 354,385.14 | 329,950.17 | 357,292.33 | 365,649.84 | 334,710.91 | 330,952.80 | Data on procured goods at each site were collected and calculated using the ‘Database for Emission Factors for GHG Accounting in the Supply Chain’ (provided by the Ministry of the Environment). *Calculated based on quantity or monetary value as appropriate. |
| 3 | Upstream emissions of purchased electricity | 42.84 | 38.07 | 36.47 | 37.87 | 38.83 | 38.68 | |
| 4 | Transportation and distribution (upstream) | 281.27 | Transport and storage costs were collected and emissions were estimated using input-output and emission factor databases. *Primarily calculated based on monetary value. |
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| 5 | Waste generated in operations | 6.95 | Data on industrial waste type and treatment method were collected and calculated using emission factor databases including the one from the Ministry of the Environment. *Primarily calculated based on weight. |
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| 6 | Business travel | 417.64 | Business travel expenses were collected and calculated using the supply chain emissions database. *Primarily calculated based on monetary value. |
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| 7 | Employee commuting | 77.11 | Employee commuting expenses were collected and calculated using the supply chain emissions database. *Primarily calculated based on monetary value. |
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| Total | 354,427.98 | 329,988.23 | 357,328.81 | 365,687.70 | 334,749.74 | 331,774.44 | ||
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Calculation Scope: All domestic sites of our company are included. Overseas sites and affiliated companies are excluded.
2. Specific Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions
Measures for Scope1 and Scope2
⚫︎Current Initiative
Office LED Lighting: By 2024, we completed the transition of all office lighting to LED (excluding certain shared areas). This has contributed to improved energy efficiency and a reduction in GHG emissions, further reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable society.
Measures for Scope3
⚫︎Current Initiative
Calculation and Disclosure of Emissions: We are actively working to visualize GHG emissions across our entire value chain through the calculation of Scope 3 emissions. By continuously disclosing these results externally, we demonstrate our clear stance on climate action to all stakeholders.
Future and Planned Initiatives
Supplier Collaboration Program (Planned): To promote GHG emissions reductions across the entire supply chain and contribute to a sustainable society, we are currently planning a supplier collaboration program. As part of this initiative, we are considering providing our business partners with know-how on Scope 3 calculation and actively sharing information on the importance of emissions reduction.
Through this collaborative effort, we aim to reduce emissions throughout our value chain, minimize environmental impact, and enhance corporate value.
Supporting customers’ environmental conservation activities
The chemical industry, which is closely related to all industrial fields such as consumer electronics, automobiles, clothing, and pharmaceuticals, should lead the way in protecting the global environment. As a company that plays a role in the chemical industry, we support the development of environmentally friendly products for our customers, such as proposing recycled resins, by making full use of our knowledge of chemicals and coordination capabilities that we have cultivated over many years. In addition, in the production process, we contribute to the reduction of environmental impact by procuring and providing raw materials that have less impact on the environment and by proposing technology.
Acquired ISO14001 certification
In March 2002, our company acquired ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems, and we are continuously working to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities.
(Certification scope: Head Office, Tokyo Sales Headquarters, Osaka and Nagoya Branches)
Environmental policy
Basic concept
Based on the idea that irreplaceable nature is entrusted to us from the future, we will actively work to preserve the global environment in accordance with our management philosophy of “discipline and order.”
Action Pointer
1. Environmentally friendly business activities
We will promote the planning, development, and sales of environmentally friendly products and services.
2. Environmental preservation and response to environmental protection
We value harmony with the environment, and strive to prevent pollution, conserve resources and energy, and engage in 3S activities (organization, tidiness, and cleaning).
3. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
We will comply with environmental laws, regulations and other agreed requirements.
4. Continuous improvement of the environmental management system
We set environmental goals and strive to continuously improve our environmental management system.
5. Raise environmental awareness
We will implement education in line with our environmental policy and strive to improve environmental awareness.
6. Disclosure of Environmental Policy
We will actively disclose our environmental policy outside the company.
Enacted on June 27, 2001
Revised on July 1, 2017
