We at Toshiba Group have formulated the Environmental Action Plan to achieve our long-term environmental vision. In this plan, we specify detailed areas of activity as well as set and manage targets. Based on Toshiba Group's Environmental Future Vision 2050, we have formulated the Seventh Environmental Action Plan with an activity period covering FY2021 to FY2023. There are 19 targets set in three activity areas, "Response to climate change", "Response to the circular economy" and "Consideration of ecosystems", with the first two being the priority items, and also "Enhancement of the basis of environmental management", which supports the three activity areas. We will further develop and refine our activities in line with these targets to achieve our long-term vision and to help resolve various social issues, starting with climate change.
Toshiba Group's Seventh Environmental Action Plan
Response to climate change (Priority item)
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | ||||
| Business activities | ||||||
| Reduction of total GHG emissions*2 | 0.98 million t-CO2 |
1.02 million t-CO2 |
0.77 million t-CO2 |
0.52 million t-CO2 |
Achieved | |
| Rate of improvement of total energy-derived CO2 emissions per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
96% | 87% | 97% | Achieved | |
| Products & services | ||||||
| Products and services associated with power supply | Reduction of GHG emissions during power supply (Base year: FY2019)*4 | 13.6% reduction |
69.3% |
70.4% |
62.5% |
Achieved |
| Contribution to GHG reduction through introduction of renewable energy (cumulative total)*5 | 43 million t-CO2 |
8 million t-CO2 |
50 million t-CO2 |
61 million t-CO2 |
Achieved | |
| Products and services associated with power consumption | Contribution to GHG reduction during product use (cumulative total)*6 | 57 million t-CO2 |
26 million t-CO2 |
38 million t-CO2 |
49million t-CO2 |
Achieved |
| Business activities/Products & services | ||||||
| Contribution to GHG reduction through digital technology | Promotion of the use of digital technologies to realize remote operation, automation, and intelligence | Provided internal guidelines for analyzing environmental contributions with digital technology. Two items were evaluated based on the guidelines. | Five cases of GHG reduction contribution through digital technology are published on our web site. | Provided and promoted continuously the supply chain platform Meister SRMTM Portal and Smart Receipts. | Achieved | |
| Promotion of business that adapt to impacts of climate change | Development of measures aimed at stable energy supply, strengthened resilience, etc. | Provided a VPP platform and a storm drainage system. | Continued to promote businesses that adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as rainwater countermeasure solutions. | Provided systems that accurately detect and predict hail, hailstones, snow, and rain, and has contributed to disaster prevention and natural disaster reduction in social infrastructure and other areas by using the advanced data analysis technology developed through its work on weather radar systems. | Achieved | |
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | ||||
| Business activities | ||||||
| Reduction of total GHG emissions*2 | 0.98 million t-CO2 |
1.02 million t-CO2 |
0.77 million t-CO2 |
0.52 million t-CO2 |
Achieved | |
| Rate of improvement of total energy-derived CO2 emissions per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
96% | 87% | 97% | Achieved | |
| Products & services | ||||||
| Products and services associated with power supply | Reduction of GHG emissions during power supply (Base year: FY2019)*4 | 13.6% reduction |
69.3% |
70.4% |
62.5% |
Achieved |
| Contribution to GHG reduction through introduction of renewable energy (cumulative total)*5 | 43 million t-CO2 |
8 million t-CO2 |
50 million t-CO2 |
61 million t-CO2 |
Achieved | |
| Products and services associated with power consumption | Contribution to GHG reduction during product use (cumulative total)*6 | 57 million t-CO2 |
26 million t-CO2 |
38 million t-CO2 |
49million t-CO2 |
Achieved |
| Business activities/Products & services | ||||||
| Contribution to GHG reduction through digital technology | Promotion of the use of digital technologies to realize remote operation, automation, and intelligence | Provided internal guidelines for analyzing environmental contributions with digital technology. Two items were evaluated based on the guidelines. | Five cases of GHG reduction contribution through digital technology are published on our web site. | Provided and promoted continuously the supply chain platform Meister SRMTM Portal and Smart Receipts. | Achieved | |
| Promotion of business that adapt to impacts of climate change | Development of measures aimed at stable energy supply, strengthened resilience, etc. | Provided a VPP platform and a storm drainage system. | Continued to promote businesses that adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as rainwater countermeasure solutions. | Provided systems that accurately detect and predict hail, hailstones, snow, and rain, and has contributed to disaster prevention and natural disaster reduction in social infrastructure and other areas by using the advanced data analysis technology developed through its work on weather radar systems. | Achieved | |
Response to the circular economy (Priority item)
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Business activities | |||||
| Reduction of waste volume*7 | 25,000t | 30,000t | 30,000t | 23,000t | Achieved |
| Rate of improvement of the total volume of waste generated per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
96% | 101% | 96% | Achieved |
| Products & services | |||||
| Increased amount of resources saved (cumulative total)*8 | 400,000t | 110,000t | 200,000t | 290,000t | Not achieved |
| Increased amount of plastic resources recycled (cumulative total)*9 | 1,800t | 808t | 1,552t | 2,353t | Achieved |
| Promotion of circular economy businesses | Creation of business models that improve both resource efficiency and corporate value | A waste plastic selection system was put in operation. | Mapped cases corresponding to each phase of resource circulation and carbon recycling in order to grasp the current situation toward the realization of a circular economy business model. | Launched a demonstration experiment to assess the conditions of EV batteries and predict their lifespans using Toshiba’s unique degradation diagnosis technology, and contributed to extending the lifespans of EVs. | Achieved |
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Business activities | |||||
| Reduction of waste volume*7 | 25,000t | 30,000t | 30,000t | 23,000t | Achieved |
| Rate of improvement of the total volume of waste generated per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
96% | 101% | 96% | Achieved |
| Products & services | |||||
| Increased amount of resources saved (cumulative total)*8 | 400,000t | 110,000t | 200,000t | 290,000t | Not achieved |
| Increased amount of plastic resources recycled (cumulative total)*9 | 1,800t | 808t | 1,552t | 2,353t | Achieved |
| Promotion of circular economy businesses | Creation of business models that improve both resource efficiency and corporate value | A waste plastic selection system was put in operation. | Mapped cases corresponding to each phase of resource circulation and carbon recycling in order to grasp the current situation toward the realization of a circular economy business model. | Launched a demonstration experiment to assess the conditions of EV batteries and predict their lifespans using Toshiba’s unique degradation diagnosis technology, and contributed to extending the lifespans of EVs. | Achieved |
Consideration of ecosystems
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Conservation of Biodiversity | |||||
| Activities at global sites based on the themes set out in reference to the new international goals*10 | Promoting employee participatory activities in and outside Toshiba sites by combining the "five activity themes" and "three boosting tools" |
Combining the five activity themes and three boosting tools, Toshiba promoted various communitybased conservation activities at approximately 60 global sites. | Toshiba promoted various activities in collaboration with local communities at approximately 60 global sites, including conservation of green space at Toshiba sites, building of ecosystem networks by creating biotopes, conservation of rare species, and clean-up activities intended to respond to marine plastics issues. | We carried out activities at around 60 sites around the world in collaboration with local stakeholders, taking into consideration the characteristics and issues of each area, combining five activity themes and three boosting (expanding & deepening) tools. | Achieved |
| Business activities | |||||
| Rate of improvement of the amount of water received per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
91% | 104% | 99% | Achieved |
| Rate of improvement of the total amount of chemicals discharged per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
87% | 91% | 116% | Not achieved |
| Products & services | |||||
| Reduction of specified chemical substances contained in products | Responding to policies and regulations regarding specified chemical substance management by countries around the world | Responding to policies and regulations regarding specified chemical substance management by countries around the world | Delivered our opinions on the PFAS Regulations in Europe and the state of Maine in the U.S as well as amendments to the RoHS Directive in various countries in cooperation with industrial associations | In cooperation with industrial associations, submitted comments on the US TSCA PIP (3:1) and the proposed amendment to the EU RoHS Directive. | Achieved |
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Conservation of Biodiversity | |||||
| Activities at global sites based on the themes set out in reference to the new international goals*10 | Promoting employee participatory activities in and outside Toshiba sites by combining the "five activity themes" and "three boosting tools" |
Combining the five activity themes and three boosting tools, Toshiba promoted various communitybased conservation activities at approximately 60 global sites. | Toshiba promoted various activities in collaboration with local communities at approximately 60 global sites, including conservation of green space at Toshiba sites, building of ecosystem networks by creating biotopes, conservation of rare species, and clean-up activities intended to respond to marine plastics issues. | We carried out activities at around 60 sites around the world in collaboration with local stakeholders, taking into consideration the characteristics and issues of each area, combining five activity themes and three boosting (expanding & deepening) tools. | Achieved |
| Business activities | |||||
| Rate of improvement of the amount of water received per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
91% | 104% | 99% | Achieved |
| Rate of improvement of the total amount of chemicals discharged per unit*3 | 1% improvement compared to the previous fiscal year |
87% | 91% | 116% | Not achieved |
| Products & services | |||||
| Reduction of specified chemical substances contained in products | Responding to policies and regulations regarding specified chemical substance management by countries around the world | Responding to policies and regulations regarding specified chemical substance management by countries around the world | Delivered our opinions on the PFAS Regulations in Europe and the state of Maine in the U.S as well as amendments to the RoHS Directive in various countries in cooperation with industrial associations | In cooperation with industrial associations, submitted comments on the US TSCA PIP (3:1) and the proposed amendment to the EU RoHS Directive. | Achieved |
Enhancement of the basis of environmental management
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Environmental communication | |||||
| External communication | Communicating Toshiba Group's environmental initiatives on its environment activity website |
Disseminated awards received by Toshiba Group companies and the revision of the Green Procurement Guidelines to external parties on the environment activity website. |
Disclosed the results of environmental activities in FY2021 on the environmental activity website. Upon disclosing the information, strengthened its TCFD-related information disclosure and enhanced its green procurement pages toward strengthening collaboration with suppliers. | Disclosed the results of environmental activities in FY2022 on the environmental activity website. In addition to strengthening TCFD and other carbon neutrality-related information disclosure, disclosed a circular-economy-related business model concept within the Group. | Achieved |
| Networking with stakeholders | Promotion of communication activities in the age of the "new normal" based on collaboration with local residents, NPOs, NGOs, and administrative offices and among employees | ●Held Toshiba Group Environmental Seminar with the participation of a lecturer from outside the company ●Implemented activities, such as events and education, in various areas of Japan, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and China, taking in COVID-19 prevention |
Implemented activities, such as events and education, in various parts of Japan, Europe, the Americas, China, and the rest of Asia while taking COVID-19 prevention measures. | Implemented activities such as events and education in various parts of Japan, Europe, the Americas, China, and the rest of Asia. | Achieved |
| Environmental risk management & compliance | |||||
| Strengthening of the internal compliance management system and thorough implementation of internal education | Building and strengthening of the internal compliance management system through the Toshiba Group Environmental Audit System and Performance Evaluation System; provision of environmental education according to different posts, occupational roles, and specializations | Provided education on product environment laws and regulations to Toshiba Group’s persons in charge of environment and others involved in operations. | Provided education on product-related environmental laws and regulations to Toshiba Group's employees in charge of the environment and others involved in operations. | Provided new environment manager and staff education, site auditor education, product environmental technology auditor qualification education, and product environmental specialist education to newly appointed environment division employees, their managers, and staff members within Toshiba Group. | Achieved |
| Activity content | Target | Result | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021*1 | FY2022*1 | FY2023*1 | |||
| Environmental communication | |||||
| External communication | Communicating Toshiba Group's environmental initiatives on its environment activity website |
Disseminated awards received by Toshiba Group companies and the revision of the Green Procurement Guidelines to external parties on the environment activity website. |
Disclosed the results of environmental activities in FY2021 on the environmental activity website. Upon disclosing the information, strengthened its TCFD-related information disclosure and enhanced its green procurement pages toward strengthening collaboration with suppliers. | Disclosed the results of environmental activities in FY2022 on the environmental activity website. In addition to strengthening TCFD and other carbon neutrality-related information disclosure, disclosed a circular-economy-related business model concept within the Group. | Achieved |
| Networking with stakeholders | Promotion of communication activities in the age of the "new normal" based on collaboration with local residents, NPOs, NGOs, and administrative offices and among employees | ●Held Toshiba Group Environmental Seminar with the participation of a lecturer from outside the company ●Implemented activities, such as events and education, in various areas of Japan, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and China, taking in COVID-19 prevention |
Implemented activities, such as events and education, in various parts of Japan, Europe, the Americas, China, and the rest of Asia while taking COVID-19 prevention measures. | Implemented activities such as events and education in various parts of Japan, Europe, the Americas, China, and the rest of Asia. | Achieved |
| Environmental risk management & compliance | |||||
| Strengthening of the internal compliance management system and thorough implementation of internal education | Building and strengthening of the internal compliance management system through the Toshiba Group Environmental Audit System and Performance Evaluation System; provision of environmental education according to different posts, occupational roles, and specializations | Provided education on product environment laws and regulations to Toshiba Group’s persons in charge of environment and others involved in operations. | Provided education on product-related environmental laws and regulations to Toshiba Group's employees in charge of the environment and others involved in operations. | Provided new environment manager and staff education, site auditor education, product environmental technology auditor qualification education, and product environmental specialist education to newly appointed environment division employees, their managers, and staff members within Toshiba Group. | Achieved |
- Basic-unit goals for energy-derived CO2 emissions, waste, water, and chemical substances: activities are assessed using indicators such as nominal output, the number of products manufactured, the number of persons and total floor area.
- For FY2021, the target and evaluation results include Toshiba Carrier Corporation. For FY2022 and FY2023, Toshiba Carrier Corporation will not be included.
- CO2 from electricity is calculated using emission coefficients provided by power companies.
- Each result is the rate of improvement compared to the previous year.
- The reduction rate of GHG emissions from products and services associated with power supply, such as thermal power generation (compared to FY2019). The calculation method is as follows:
GHG emissions from power generation for FY2021 onward due to newly installed or upgraded facilities are calculated into a reduction rate from emissions in FY2019. The arithmetic mean for the results during the period of the Seventh Environmental Action Plan is used. - Contribution to GHG reduction by products and services associated with power supply such as water, geothermal, and solar power generation. The calculation method is as follows:
Obtain the difference between average GHG emissions per unit of all thermal power generation (coal, gas, oil) and GHG emissions per unit of renewable energy generation and multiply it by output, operation rate, facility utilization rate, expected product life, etc. Aggregate the cumulative total volume of contribution to GHG reduction due to power generation in FY2021 onward attributable to newly installed or upgraded facilities. - Contribution to GHG reduction by products and services associated with power consumption, such as social infrastructure products. The calculation method is as follows:
Obtain the difference between total GHG emissions of assumed substitute products and total GHG emissions of shipped products and multiply it by the expected product life. Aggregate the cumulative total volume of the three years. - Obtained by deducting the volume of objects with value from the total volume of waste generated (excluding sites engaged in waste treatment and power generation).
- Cumulative total volume of resources conserved due to lighter product weights and longer product lives over the three years. The calculation method is as follows:
[Total volume of input materials for assumed substitute products – Total volume of input materials for shipped products] - Cumulative total volume of recycled plastics and bioplastics used over the three years.
- The "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" formulated in the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) held in December 2022. Toshiba Group has set its activity themes in reference to the draft version (2020) of the Framework. Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
https://www.cbd.int/article/cop15-final-text-kunming-montreal-gbf-221222 (Convention on Biological Diversity)