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Reduction of GHG emissions as a measure against climate change

We will take actions to reduce CO2 emissions by measuring our Scope 1-3 levels in order to grow our business under the climate change risks.

[Reduction Target]

The total amount of GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) from business activities must be reduced to 50% of 2020 levels by 2030.

[Our Initiatives So Far]

・Energy saving

Heat-insulating paint was applied to the roof of the Kasama Distribution Center (2020), and Ibaraki Chuo SC (2023). This lowered the temperature of areas prone to high temperatures which lead to reduced use of electricity for air conditioning purposes and a better work environment for employees.

*The image compares the roof area of the truck berths of the Ibaraki Chuo SC before painting and the Kasama DC after painting in July 2021.

The Inagawa Distribution Center utilizes a large number of Auto guided vehicle Robot (AGV) in product storage areas, etc. and human access is restricted for safety reasons in areas where robots carrying shelves come and go. The lighting brightness in this area was equivalent to that of the area where people work. However, the robot area where no people are regularly working is large, and reducing lighting brightness will lead to major energy savings (less electricity consumption).

The Company achieved energy-efficient logistics operations by using LED lighting systems with sensors that enable illumination control via tablets and reduce excess power usage. This system can be used to set lighting brightness and hours of use, acquire hourly usage history data, and set lighting according to individual schedule and group. Prior to implementation, we measured brightness at multiple locations to confirm the impact on safety and workability.

・Optimized in-house warehouse compressor pressure used for automatic material handling and box sealing equipment, etc. (reduced electricity consumption)

・As a corporation governed by the Energy Conservation Act, Company started to work by setting a target of reducing energy consumption 1% or more on an annual basis.

・Implementation of renewable energy

We have switched to substantially renewable energy sources for electricity used at our own properties, through the purchase of non-fossil certificates with tracking information. - Kasama DC and Ibaraki Chuo SC (As of July 2022) - InagawaDC (As of June 2023.)

・CO₂ emissions survey.
Calculate 2020 and 2021 emissions (Scope 1-3) and complete third-party assurance.

[CO₂ emissions (t-CO₂)]

Scope	Category	2020	2021	2022
Scope1	Fuel consumption	10	2	15
Scope2	Electric & Heat usage	2,687	3,919	3,817
Total		2,697	3,921	3,832

* Only MonotaRO(Japan) is the subject of datas.

* MonotaRO has received verification from an outside third party, The Association for NFI-Assurance (ANFIA), on its emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.

* Scope 1 covers direct emissions from fuel consumption at distribution centers,offices and by goods transferring among distribution centers.

* Scope 2 covers emissions from the use of electric power at distribution centers and offices.

* In 2021, CO₂ emissions in Scope 2 are higher than those in 2020 due to an increase in shipment volume resulting from business expansion and the launch of the Ibaraki-Chuo Satellite Center.

・Business Scenarios for Climate Change.
Developing senario addressing business risks and opportunities.

Disclosure based on TCFD recommendations

[Next Action]

・CO₂ emissions survey.

Measurement of 2023 emissions for Scope 1,2,3

・CO₂ emission reduction plan
Considering the introduction of renewable energy at the new DC (scheduled to start operation in 2028).

Realization of a resource-recycling model through recycling activities and waste reductions

Using technology and strength of operations for reducing the consumption of shipping packaging materials and slow moving inventory and then realizing a resource recycling model.

[Our Initiatives So Far]

・Completed survey of total amount of internally generated waste.

Identification of measures to improve reduction and recycling of cardboard boxes with high total volume and evaluation of measures in progress.

・Completed ascertaining the total amount of cardboard boxes for shipments delivered to customers.

・Sort recyclable products from industrial waste and promote the switch to valuable materials (recycling).

・Started a trial of using damaged products (such as for copying paper) internally within the company to reduce waste.(As November in 2022)

・Continuing

Reducing unnecessary purchases by improving the accuracy of demand forecasts.

Avoiding inventory disposal through "Limited Stock Sale" pages.

Offering toner collection and product repair services.

[Next Action]

・Improvement in the waste volume calculation process and estimation of the total amount

・Formulate and implement a waste reduction promotion plan.

・Formulate and implement a recycling promotion plan.

・Formulate and implement a thorough separation plan.

Proposal and development of environment-conscious

Support for our customers' SDGs initiatives. Providing products and services that facilitate their efforts, we create MonotaRO's strength for the next generation.

[Our Initiatives So Far]

・Actions to help for customers to choose environment-conscious products.
"MonotaRO & SDGs" Special pages for Environmentally Conscious Products (Ecology Products) released on October 27, 2022

[Ecology Product Page]

By making it easier for the customers to be more environmentally conscious with materials procurement, MonotaRO contributes to the development of the whole environmentally conscious industrial society.

Ecology Product Page: https://www.monotaro.com/topic/sdgs/

Eco Mark	49,156 item	Green Purchasing Act	232,492 item	RoHS	3,820,030 item
FSC(R)	332 item	PEFC	13 item	Green Mark	4,851 item
Recycled Paper Use Mark	20,056 item	Biomass Mark	554 item	Biomass Plastic(BP) Mark	244 item
Biodegradable Plastic Mark Certification	198 item

As of June 19, 2023

* "Eco Mark", "Act on Promoting Green Procurement", "PEFC(Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Scheme)", "Green Mark", "R Mark", "RoHS(Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment)"

How to Find Certified Products
When looking for ecological products, please use the filter function labeled "Refine Products Further" located on the left side of the MonotaRO site.

・Investigating information on products manufactured by OEM manufacturers.

・Interviews and questionnaires implementation and analysis conducted with customers regarding procurement of environment-conscious products.

[Next Action]

・Product proposals utilizing third-party certification.

・MonotaRO defines criteria for environment-conscious products.

・Analysis of usage of product attribute information and additional proposals.

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( As of June 07 2024 )