Group Sustainability Strategy

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Group sustainability objectives

To achieve our sustainability objectives, Nidec Corporation Japan has established a Group ESG materiality steering committee. This committee monitors our progress towards:

  • Realising a carbon-free society.
  • Providing products and services that adapt to social changes.
  • Respecting human rights and promoting diversity.
  • Building a competitive, international supply chain to address social issues.
  • Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations. 
  • Renewable energy: Achieve 100% usage in manufacturing by 2040.
  • Circular economy: Implement circular economy practices across all operations.

Group sustainability strategy

Environmental commitments

  • Carbon footprint: Reduce by 30% by 2030.
  • Increase energy efficiency in products by 20%.
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill in all manufacturing facilities.

Social commitments

  • Ensure 40% of leadership roles are held by women by 2025.
  • Implement comprehensive health and safety training programs across all sites.
  • Increase community engagement and development projects by 50%.

Governance commitments

  • Maintain 100% compliance with global governance standards.
  • Implement annual ethical training for all employees.
  • Enhance transparency in reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

  • Track progress on all environmental, social, and governance commitments.
  • Quarterly review of KPI achievements and adjustments.
  • Publish group annual sustainability report detailing progress and future plans.

Group sustainability goals

Carbon emissions

  • Achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions compared to FY2022 levels.
  • Aim for a 25% reduction in Scope 3 CO2 emissions compared to FY2022 levels by FY2030.
  • Increase the use of renewable energy to 40% by FY2025 and 80% by FY2030.

Energy efficiency

  • Improve energy efficiency across all facilities by implementing energy-saving tools and best practices.
  • Increase renewable energy consumption through on-site generation and regional implementation.

Waste management

  • Establish a business system to effectively reuse raw materials.
  • Minimise the use of containers and packaging materials and promote thorough recycling of waste.

Productivity improvement

  • Increase sales and operating profit per employee by 30% by FY2022 and double them by FY2025.
  • Implement advanced energy-efficient technologies in product lines, especially focusing on the automotive sector with electric power steering and EV traction motors.

ESG goals

  • Strengthen governance and achieve carbon neutrality in operations by 2040.
  • Apply for Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) certification for medium-term goals.

Group ESG metrics & reporting

As part of a global corporation, Nidec Drives Environmental Society and Governance (ESG) is reported at group level. Please visit ESG Data List for our ESG data. 

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