SUSTAINABILITY
Biodiversity
Basic concept
Biodiversity, like climate change, is a global challenge, with the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources recognized as critical issues. It is essential that we integrate various environmental activities into our business operations and strive to build a nature-positive society, contributing to a sustainable future.
In October 2023, the CMP Group formulated a Biodiversity Policy to strengthen its efforts in this area. We will continue to advance our biodiversity initiatives based on this policy.
Biodiversity policy
Management structure
The Sustainability Committee’s Resource Utilization and Pollution Prevention Subcommittee and related departments of Group companies in Japan are working together to conserve biodiversity. At our factories operated by overseas Group companies, we are proactively working in compliance with the laws and regulations of each country.
Goals and KPIs
| Issues and initiatives | FY2024 | From FY2025 onward | Scope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals and KPIs | Results | Goals and KPIs | ||
| Increase the sales ratio(*) of environmentally friendly high-performance antifoulings, which also contributes to measures against transboundary movement of marine organisms |
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50% |
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Entire Group |
(*) Percentage of total antifoulings (based on the number of vessels)
Initiatives and track record
Contributing to biodiversity through products
Antifoulings are indispensable for ship navigation, preventing marine organisms from attaching to the ship’s hull, and reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by minimizing frictional resistance during navigation.
CMP’s high-performance antifoulings use a new antifouling agent that provides excellent resistance to barnacle adhesion even in very small quantities, while remaining environmentally friendly. In addition to delivering significant fuel-saving effects, these coatings also help address the issue of transboundary movement of marine organisms.
Product development with a focus on conserving biodiversity
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References
Minimizing impact on biodiversity through business activities
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References
Understanding the impact on biodiversity in the supply chain
To identify and assess potential biodiversity risks across the entire supply chain and minimize impacts on ecosystems, we have begun surveying suppliers to determine whether they have business sites in areas of high biodiversity value, to understand how they recognize the impacts of their business activities on biodiversity, and to gather information on other biodiversity-related initiatives.
Reducing environmental impact through procurement
Promotion of green purchasing
In accordance with the Act on Promoting Green Procurement, our Group companies in Japan have been actively promoting green purchasing by selecting products with the lowest environmental impact.
In 2024, the green purchasing rate (based on purchase value) for domestic Group companies was 59%, down 20 percentage points from the previous year.
Use of FSC-certified paper
In purchasing copy paper, we actively use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products that comply with the Act on Promoting Green Procurement, thereby supporting responsible forest management. We also promote the use of FSC-certified paper for printed materials such as reports and other documents distributed to shareholders.
Biodiversity risk assessment
To assess the potential impacts of the Group’s business activities on biodiversity, we conducted surveys of surrounding ecosystems and biodiversity risks at production sites in Japan and overseas, using the biodiversity assessment tools IBAT (*1) and BRF (*2), provided by WWF (*3). At sites located near key biodiversity areas, we have implemented initiatives in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Biodiversity assessment of areas surrounding production sites using IBAT
For areas within a 50 km radius of each production site, we examined their proximity to biodiversity priority areas, including IUCN Red List species habitats, nationally designated areas, World Heritage Sites, Ramsar Wetlands, and KBAs (*4). As a result, we found regions with a high concentration of IUCN Red List species mainly in Southeast Asia, while areas with a large number of protected sites and KBAs were primarily located in Japan, South Korea, and Europe.
| Region | Number of production bases | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species | Protected sites | KBAs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR(*5) | EN(*6) | VU(*7) | Total | Nationally designated areas | World Heritage Sites | Ramsar Wetlands | Total | |||
| Japan | 4 | 33 | 303 | 241 | 577 | 631 | 0 | 5 | 636 | 18 |
| China | 2 | 43 | 120 | 148 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Korea | 1 | 10 | 45 | 58 | 113 | 112 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 3 |
| Southeast Asia | 5 | 173 | 1,131 | 719 | 2,023 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 24 |
| North America | 1 | 15 | 27 | 62 | 104 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Europe | 1 | 7 | 13 | 73 | 93 | 277(*8) | 0 | 15 | 242 | 30 | Total | 14 | 281 | 1,639 | 1,301 | 3,221 | 1,023 | 0 | 28 | 1,051 | 77 |
| Number of species (cumulative) | Number of regions (cumulative) | |||||||||
(*1) IBAT: Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool
(*2) BRF: Biodiversity Risk Filter
(*3) WWF: World Wide Fund for Nature
(*4) KBAs: Key Biodiversity Areas
(*5) CR: Critically Endangered
(*6) EN: Endangered
(*7) VU: Vulnerable
(*8) Including the number of Natura 2000 sites (the EU’s biodiversity conservation network)
Biodiversity risk assessment of areas surrounding production sites using the WWF BRF
For each production site, we assessed 20 physical risk indicators (direct impacts or threats arising from business activities that depend on the natural environment) and 13 reputational risk indicators (risks associated with social and cultural values or the conservation status of biodiversity). As a result, China was identified as a region exhibiting both high physical and reputational risks.
| Region | Number of production bases | Physical risk | Reputational risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | Medium | Medium |
| China | 2 | High | High |
| South Korea | 1 | Medium | Medium |
| Southeast Asia | 5 | Medium | Medium |
| North America | 1 | Medium | Medium |
| Europe | 1 | Medium | Medium |
Collaboration with other organizations
Collaboration with the citizens’ organization Fieldwork Yasu
The Shiga Factory continues to participate in cleanup activities on the Gioui River sponsored by the citizens’ organization Fieldwork Yasu. Fieldwork Yasu is an organization aimed at preserving and revitalizing the abundant natural landscapes and the historical and cultural heritage of the Yasu Plain, which includes mountains, rivers, and lakes, as a common asset of the citizens of Yasu. We aim to establish and continue river cleaning as an activity to keep rivers clean in the community.
Response to the water cycle
Groundwater recharge
In September 2023, we installed a new infiltration well at our factory in Indonesia to replenish the groundwater reservoir, bringing the total number of infiltration wells to three since the first installation in 2017.
The promotion of rainwater harvesting is expected to help address water cycle-related issues, such as reducing concentrated rainwater runoff, enhancing groundwater recharge, and making efficient use of water resources.