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Environmental Data

Sojitz promotes energy conservation, resource conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and green procurement. Specific measures for conserving energy include early introduction of the "Cool Biz" program, a "Warm Biz" program, using motion sensors to turn off lights when they are not needed, participating in the Ministry of Environment’s “Lights-Down” campaign, and shortening the time before copiers and other office equipment switch to power-saving mode.

* A star ★ indicates environmental data which has been assured by KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. under the International Standards on Assurance Engagements 3000 and 3410.

Scope of Assurance

  • ・Sojitz Corporation’s Electricity Consumption, CO2 Emissions, CO2 Emissions Resulting from Business Trips Overseas, Water Consumption, Waste Discharge, Resource Recycling Amounts, and Recycling Rate
  • ・Sojitz Group’s Electricity Consumption, CO2 Emissions, Water Consumption, Waste Discharge
  • ・Supply chain for the power sector (Sojitz Group’s supply chain related thermal coal interests, thermal coal sales, and petroleum gas power generation businesses) : CO2 emission volumes

FY2021 Independent Assurance Report

1．Electricity

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s Electricity Consumption and CO2 Emissions

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

双日単体の電力消費量

　 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Total electricity consumption 2,610
thousand kWh		 2,599
thousand kWh		 2,623 ★
thousand kWh
-Of total electricity, amount of electric power from renewable energy used 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh 10 thousand kWh
-generated internally utilizing renewable resources 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh
-purchased renewable energy electricity amounts 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh
-purchased non-fossil fuel certificates 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh 10 thousand kWh
② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Sojitz Corporation: Head office, Osaka Office, and branches (Hokkaido, Tohoku and Nagoya)

B)　Sojitz Group’s Electricity Consumption

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Total electricity consumption 190,125 thousand kWh 130,705 thousand kWh 136,636 thousand kWh 220,930 thousand kWh 263,805 thousand kWh 266,035 ★thousand kWh
-Of total electricity, amount of electric power from renewable energy used ー ー ー 162 thousand kWh 210 thousand kWh 760 thousand kWh
-generated internally utilizing renewable resources ー ー ー 0 thousand kWh 4 thousand kWh 70 thousand kWh
-purchased renewable energy electricity amounts ー ー ー 162 thousand kWh 206 thousand kWh 680 thousand kWh
-purchased non-fossil fuel certificates ー ー ー 0 thousand kWh 0 thousand kWh 10 thousand kWh
② Boundary of Data
  • ◆Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches), all Group companies in Japan, Group companies overseas.
  • Note: The main reason for the increase in emissions from FY2019 is the acquisition of an overseas paper manufacturing company in FY2018. Furthermore, the data for FY2018 does not include emissions from this company.

2．CO2

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s CO2 Emissions

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

双日単体のScope1、2排出量

　 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Scope1
(Direct emissions from use of fuels such as city gas)		 14
t-CO2		 16
t-CO2		 10
t-CO2		 14
t-CO2		 25
t-CO2		 28 ★
t-CO2
Scope2 *
(Indirect emissions from use of purchased electricity and heat)		 1,418
t-CO2		 1,342
t-CO2		 1,243
t-CO2		 1,203
t-CO2		 1,198
t-CO2		 1,178 ★
t-CO2
Total Scope 1+Scope 2 * 1,432
t-CO2		 1,358
t-CO2		 1,253
t-CO2		 1,217
t-CO2		 1,223
t-CO2		 1,207 ★
t-CO2
　 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Scope 2 before adjustment for credits ー ー ー ー ー 1,179
t-CO2
Total Scope 1+Scope 2 before adjustment for credits ー ー ー ー ー 1,208
t-CO2
Credits purchased ー ー ー ー ー 1
t-CO2

*Adjusted emissions taking into account the purchased credits. Offset credit equivalent to 1 t-CO2 were purchased.

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Sojitz Corporation: Head office, Osaka Office, and branches (Hokkaido, Tohoku and Nagoya)
③ CO2 Emissions factors
  • ◆  We use the most recent actual emission factors announced by the Electric Power Council for a Low Carbon Society (ELCS).
  • ◆ Emission factors used for city gas is as specified by the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures.
  • ◆ At the Osaka Office, we utilize CO2-free electricity through non-fossil fuel certificates supplied by the owner of the building.
④ Adjustment for credits
  • ◆ In 2021, Sojitz purchased J-Credits derived from renewable energy equivalent to 1t-CO2. Date of cancellation: November 22, 2021

B)　Sojitz Group’s CO2 Emissions

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
　 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Scope1
(Direct emissions from use of fuels such as city gas)
 931,930t-CO2 747,229t-CO2 659,251t-CO2 969,775t-CO2 705,807t-CO2 700,618 ★t-CO2
Scope2 *
(Indirect emissions from use of purchased electricity and heat)
 104,034t-CO2 72,746t-CO2 76,818t-CO2 152,108t-CO2 206,283t-CO2 219,180 ★t-CO2
Total Scope 1+Scope 2 * 1,035,964t-CO2 819,975t-CO2 736,069t-CO2 1,121,884t-CO2 912,090t-CO2 919,797 ★t-CO2
　 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Scope 2 before adjustment for credits ー ー ー ー ー 219,181t-CO2
Total Scope 1+Scope 2 before adjustment for credits ー ー ー ー ー 919,798t-CO2
Credits purchased ー ー ー ー ー 1t-CO2

* Adjusted emissions taking into account the purchased credits. Offset credit equivalent to 1 t-CO2 were purchased.

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
    Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches), all Group companies in Japan, Group companies overseas.
  • Note: The main reason for the increase in emissions from FY2019 is the acquisition of an overseas paper manufacturing company in FY2018. Furthermore, the data for FY2018 does not include emissions from this company.
③ Target for CO2 Emissions Reduction
  • ◆ Group companies in Japan including Sojitz Corporation aim to reduce domestic CO2 emissions by a 1% reduction rate per fiscal year.
④ CO2 Emissions factors
  • ◆ Units of heat produced and the emission factors are calculated using the standards found in the “Act on the Rational Use of Energy” and “Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures.” For Sojitz Corporation, we use the most recent actual emissions factors announced by the Electric Power Council for a Low Carbon Society (ELCS), while those for overseas subsidiaries use the most recent emissions factors according to country, as published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
  • ◆ At the Osaka Office, we utilize CO2-free electricity through non-fossil fuel certificates supplied by the owner of the building.

C)　CO2 emissions for supply chains in the power sector (Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3)

① Data and Results　（FY2021）
  • ◆ Thermal coal
Scope Emission volumes
(t-CO2)		 Calculation methods / Other
Scope 1 and 2 4,374 This represents the total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of a consolidated subsidiary.
category（*）
Scope3 1 Purchased goods and services 2,100,875 Calculated by multiplying the production of thermal coal traded by Sojitz (including that from the mines in which Sojitz holds equity interests) by an emissions factor.
2 Capital goods 9 Calculated by multiplying the consolidated subsidiary's capital investment by an emissions factor.
3 Fuel- and energy-related activities
(not included in scope 1 or scope 2) 		624 Calculated by multiplying the consolidated subsidiary's fuel and electricity consumption by emissions factors.
4 Upstream transportation and distribution 257,717 Calculated by multiplying the sold thermal coal traded by Sojitz (including that from the mines in which Sojitz holds equity interests) by transportation distance and emissions factors, or by multiplying fuel consumption by emissions factors. Transportation distance is calculated up until the trader in the case where the sales destination is a trader and Sojitz is unable to ascertain the destination beyond them.
5 Waste generated in operations - Not calculated due to insignificance.
6 Business travel - Not calculated due to insignificance.
7 Employee commuting - Not calculated due to insignificance.
8 Upstream leased assets - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
9 Downstream transportation and distribution 6,011 Calculated by multiplying the thermal coal sold by the consolidated subsidiary by transportation distance and emissions factors, or by multiplying fuel consumption by emissions factors. Transportation distance is calculated up until the trader in the case where the sales destination is a trader and Sojitz is unable to ascertain the destination beyond them.
10 Processing of sold products - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
11 Use of sold products 31,300,241 Calculated by multiplying the thermal coal mined and sold by the consolidated subsidiary and the thermal coal traded by Sojitz by an emissions factor.
12 End-of-life treatment of sold products - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
13 Downstream leased assets - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
14 Franchises - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
15 Investments 294,216 Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of the coal mines in which Sojitz holds equity interest.
Total 33,959,694
Total for supply chain 33,964,068★

* Supply chain categories are in accordance with established GHG protocol

  • ◆ Oil & Gas
Scope Emission volumes
(t-CO2)		 Calculation methods / Other
Scope 1 and 2 179,755 This represents the total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of power plants of consolidated subsidiaries.
category（*）
Scope3 1 Purchased goods and services - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
2 Capital goods 165 Calculated by multiplying the capital investment by the consolidated subsidiaries operating power plants by an emissions factor.
3 Fuel- and energy-related activities
(not included in scope 1 or scope 2) 		26,086 Calculated by multiplying the fuel and electricity consumption of the consolidated subsidiaries operating power plants by emissions factors.
4 Upstream transportation and distribution - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
5 Waste generated in operations - Not calculated due to insignificance.
6 Business travel - Not calculated due to insignificance.
7 Employee commuting - Not calculated due to insignificance.
8 Upstream leased assets - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
9 Downstream transportation and distribution - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
10 Processing of sold products - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
11 Use of sold products - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
12 End-of-life treatment of sold products - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
13 Downstream leased assets - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
14 Franchises - Not applicable based on the specific attributes of the business
15 Investments 2,021,623 The sum of the emissions from the power plants of the companies in which Sojitz holds equity interest, calculated by multiplying the fuel and electricity consumption by emission factors, and the emissions calculated by multiplying the production of oil and gas by emission factors.
Total 2,047,875
Total for supply chain 2,227,630★

* Supply chain categories are in accordance with established GHG protocol

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Power sector supply chain (Sojitz Group’s supply chain related to thermal coal interests, thermal coal sales, and oil and gas power generation-related businesses)
    In order to assess risks related to decarbonization, Sojitz conducts analysis of CO2 emissions for the entire supply chain (Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3). We prioritize refining our quantitative data in the power sector as it accounts for high CO2 emissions and has a large-scale impact on our business.
③ CO2 Emissions factors
  • ◆ Calculated with the emission factors specified in the “Emissions Unit Values for Accounting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, etc., by Organizations Throughout the Supply Chain," published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment.

D)　Sojitz Corporation’s Scope3 Emissions

Logistics-related CO2 Emissions

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
  • ◆ See the graph below to view Sojitz Corporation’s freight transport-related CO2 emissions in Japan, where Sojitz Corporation is classified as the owner of the goods according to the Energy Conservation Law.

物流起因のCO2排出量

② Initiatives
  • ◆ Energy reduction initiatives include modal shifts, selecting the most appropriate type of vehicle, and strategically selecting transportation routes.

CO2 emissions resulting from overseas business trips

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

（t-CO2）

FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
4,833 5,480 5,398 2,828 33 178 ★
② Boundary of Data

Refers to flights to/from Japan taken by Sojitz Corporation employees. We have divided business trip destinations into six areas and selected a major airport from each area to use in determining distances for the calculation of passenger kilometer data.

③ CO2 Emissions factors

Calculated with the emission factors specified in the "Emissions Unit Values for Accounting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, etc., by Organizations Throughout the Supply Chain," published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment.

CO2 emissions resulting from commuting

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

（t-CO2）

FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
515 519 478 472 722 756
② Boundary of Data

Emissions from trains and buses used by Sojitz Corporation employees.

③ CO2 Emissions factors

Calculated with the emission factors specified in the "Emissions Unit Values for Accounting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, etc., by Organizations Throughout the Supply Chain," published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment.

Sojitz Group's CO2 Emissions - Changes in Output

（in tons CO2 per person）

FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
72.8 45.8 39.5 59.6 46.9 44.5

（CO2 emissions by Sojitz Group companies worldwide, including Sojitz Corporation,divided by the number of employees belonging to consolidated subsidiaries worldwide）

3．Energy

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s Energy Consumption（Heating）

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

双日単体のエネルギー使用量（熱量）

② Boundary of Data

Sojitz Corporation: Head office, Osaka Office , and branches (Hokkaido, Tohoku and Nagoya)

B)　Sojitz Group’s Energy Usage（Heating）

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Energy Usage(Heating) 17,362,515GJ 13,511,233GJ 13,044,220GJ 19,470,783GJ 15,582,040GJ 16,076,757GJ ★
② Boundary of Data
  • ◆FY2016－FY2021
    Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches), all Group companies in Japan, Group companies overseas.
  • Note: The main reason for the increase in emissions from FY2019 is the acquisition of an overseas paper manufacturing company in FY2018. Furthermore, the data for FY2018 does not include emissions from this company.

4．Waste Discharge

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s Waste Discharge and Recycling Rates

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

双日単体の廃棄物排出量とリサイクル率

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Sojitz Corporation: Head office, Osaka Office
③ Target Recycling Rate
  • ◆Our target for FY2020 and beyond: to continuously maintain a recycling rate of 90%.
  • *We already achieved 95.5% in FY2016. Moving forward, we are committed to retaining and raising this level.
④ Hazardous waste
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Hazardous waste* 0.02 tons 0.02 tons 0.13 tons

*The total amount of specially controlled industrial waste generated by Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches).

　

B)　Sojitz Group’s Waste Discharge

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Waste Discharge 15,911 tons 15,667 tons 17,902 tons 60,485 tons 67,711 tons 62,769 tons ★
② Boundary of Data
  • ◆FY2016－FY2021
    Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches), all Group companies in Japan, Group companies overseas.
  • Note 1:The main reason for the increase in emissions from FY2019 is the acquisition of an overseas paper manufacturing company in FY2018. Furthermore, the data for FY2018 does not include emissions from this company.
  • Note 2:As there were corrections to a section of past data, we have restated the numbers for FY2020.
    (Data before correction: FY2020 75,395 tons）

5．Water Consumption

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s Water Usage

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

双日単体の水の使用量

* Water usage for the Tokyo head office and Osaka Office was calculated using an estimate based on the number of employees in each office.

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Sojitz Corporation: Head office, Osaka Office, and branches (Hokkaido, Tohoku and Nagoya).

B)　Sojitz Group’s Water Usage

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）
FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
Water Usage 1.20 million m3 1.20 million m3 1.26 million m3 4.77 million m3 5.03 million m3 4.50 million m3 ★
② Boundary of Data
  • ◆FY2016－FY2021
    Sojitz Corporation (including offices and branches), all Group companies in Japan, Group companies overseas.
  • Note: The main reason for the increase in emissions from FY2019 is the acquisition of an overseas paper manufacturing company in FY2018. Furthermore, the data for FY2018 does not include emissions from this company.

6．Paper Consumption

A)　Sojitz Corporation’s Paper Usage

① Data and Results　（FY2016－FY2021）

② Boundary of Data
  • ◆ Sojitz Corporation: (Head office, Osaka Office）

7．Other Environmental Data

Breakdown of Sojitz’s GHG Emissions Scope 1

Type of GHG FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
CFC 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e
HCFC / HFC 0 t-CO2e 0.27 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e
Nitrous Oxide 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e
Methane 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e 0 t-CO2e

Sojitz Group's NOx, Sox and VOC Emissions

（in tons）

  FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021
NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) 7,327 6,943 6,433 2,632 1,704 2,255
SOx (Sulfur Oxides) 419 330 300 408 593 358
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) 19 20 28 127 138 210

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