In order to strengthen our efforts toward helping to achieve the SDGs and carbon neutrality, which is a global target, we established the ESG Promotion Office and CN Promotion Office in FY2021 and we reorganized the ESG Promotion Dept. and CN Promotion Office under the Management Planning Div. to advance environmental activities.
Manufacturing Toward Carbon Neutrality
KYB has declared its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by FY2050. To reach this goal, we are promoting initiatives across all business activities that focus on reducing energy consumption (energy conservation), expanding the use of renewable energy, and preparing for the future introduction of innovative technologies.
Transtion Policy to Carbon newtrality
The CN Promotion Section leads our initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all Group locations, including production sites, offices, and sales companies. We share energy-saving best practices--such as proper lighting control, optimized air-conditioning settings, and enhanced efficiency of production equipment--and support their steady implementation, along with the planning of renewal programs for aging facilities.
In addition, with future electricity procurement in mind, we are studying the introduction of renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass, and hydropower. We also promote resource circulation by minimizing waste. Through these efforts, we are implementing action plans tailored to the conditions of each site and each country in which we operate.
| Global Target (Kayaba 7 plants, Consolidated Subsidiaries(Domestic 6 companies, Oversea 18 companies)) | Year of achievement | |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable energy adoption rate | 15% | FY2025 |
| CO₂ emissions(Scope1, 2) | 50% reduction of compared to FY2018 | FY2030 |
| 71% reduction of compared to FY 2018 | FY2035 | |
| Carbon newtral | achivement | FY2050 |
Information Disclosure Using a Questionnaire from CDP*
KYB was certified with an A score in the "Climate Change" category and an A- score in the "Water Security" category (December 2025). We will continue to work to address environmental issues in society.
- CDP is an international NGO that promotes environmental information disclosure by companies and local governments, and operates one of the world's largest databases on environmental risks, including climate change, water, and forestry. CDP scores are widely used in investment and procurement decision-making.
