Environmental Initiatives

Basic Environmental Policy

We recognize that environmental conservation is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity. We promote environmental initiatives aimed at achieving harmony between our corporate activities and the conservation of the environment and biodiversity. Through our environmental initiatives, we actively contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. We promote continuous improvement and environmental protection by identifying and evaluating the environmental impacts of our development, production, sales and service activities, and by establishing and implementing environmental goals, targets and improvement plans.
2. We comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as requirements related to chemical substances contained in our products, and other requirements to which we subscribe. We promote environmental protection activities within our technological and financial capabilities.
3. As part of our corporate activities, we promote the following priority initiatives:
• (1) Promoting operational efficiency, waste reduction, and energy conservation through the effective use of resources
• (2) Reducing industrial waste and promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) through proper waste segregation
• (3) Providing eco-friendly products and services
4. All employees receive environmental training to improve understanding of our environmental policies and raise awareness of environmental conservation.
5. We ensure that our environmental policy is communicated to all employees and is made available to the public.

Governance

The Suzuki Group has established an environmental management system across the Group and promotes systematic environmental management activities by setting environmental targets aligned with its Basic Environmental Policy. 
The Environmental Management Committee monitors progress toward environmental targets, shares the results of external and internal audits, disseminates environmental laws and regulations, and shares updates on environmental developments. The Committee conducts management reviews, and the results are reported to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Organizational Structure

Strategy

The Suzuki Group identifies key climate-related risks and opportunities that may affect its business by analyzing external and internal factors. The Environmental Management Committee analyzes and discusses risks and opportunities associated with environmental impacts, and identifies material risks and opportunities. 
Taking into account changes in external and internal factors, we regularly analyze and evaluate risks and opportunities and proactively disclose relevant information.

Risk Management (Risks and Opportunities)

Risk

Opportunity

* Risks and opportunities are organized in accordance with the ISO 14001 framework.

Indicators and Targets

The Suzuki Group has been working toward a target of reducing CO₂ emissions intensity by 50%. This target was achieved in 2025.
From 2026 onward, we have set a medium-term target to reduce CO₂ emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 50% by the fiscal year ending June 2030 (base year: fiscal year ending June 2014), and are advancing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Past Initiatives: FY2019–FY2025

Reduction of CO₂ emissions intensity by 50%:Target Achieved

Mid-Term Target: FY2026–FY2030

50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions

Initiatives to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

Ongoing energy efficiency activities

1)Air Leak Detection and Reduction
To enable early detection of air leaks, we have introduced an air leak detection device (Air Leak Viewer). Areas with higher sound pressure levels are displayed in red, making it easy to identify leakage points. The device also allows us to estimate flow rates, associated costs, and CO₂ emissions. We conduct regular inspections within our factories using this device to detect air leaks. As a result of air leak inspections for the FY ending June 2025, we achieved an annual reduction of 46.1 tons of CO₂ emissions.

2)Energy-Efficient Lighting
We are progressively transitioning to LED lighting. LEDs provide the same level of brightness as conventional lighting while consuming significantly less electricity. Additionally, due to their long lifespan (more than 20 times that of incandescent bulbs and more than three times that of fluorescent lamps), LEDs are expected to contribute to lower CO₂ emissions associated with manufacturing and distribution.

3)Energy Saver
The Energy Saver reduces standby power consumption (no-load losses) when transformers are not in use, such as during nighttime or extended holidays. For a 500 kVA transformer, the no-load loss is 487 W. Eliminating standby power consumption for 6 hours at night results in a reduction of 1,067 [kWh/year] and 0.479 [t/year] of CO₂ emissions per unit.

Energy Saver (Suzaka Interchange Plant)

4)Heat Source Equipment
We have upgraded to high-efficiency chillers. Following the upgrade (FY ending June 2022), annual CO₂ emissions were reduced to 700 tons, representing a 46% decrease compared with the pre-upgrade levels (FY ending June 2019).

Introduction of Renewable Energy

1)Annual CO₂ emissions reduction achieved through solar power generation for sale: 75.5 tons (FY ending June 2025)

2)Annual CO₂ emissions reduction achieved through solar power generation for self-consumption: 73.3 tons (FY ending June 2025)

Environmental Compliance Initiatives

Environmental Education Initiatives