Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu Group selected as CDP’s “Supplier Engagement Leader” ……
In the “Supplier Engagement Assessment” survey conducted by CDP (Note 1) in 2023, our group engaged with our own suppliers regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change strategies (hereinafter referred to as “supplier engagement”). In recognition of our efforts, we were selected as a “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the highest level of recognition.
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CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment assesses how effectively companies are collaborating with suppliers on climate change issues. This evaluation evaluates outstanding efforts in supplier engagement in four categories: quantity and engagement in the value chain. Furthermore, our group has been selected for seven consecutive years on the A List, the highest rating, in CDP’s climate change survey. [Our group’s initiatives]
Obtained SBTi (Note 2) Net Zero Certification – In 2017, our group formulated the medium- to long-term environmental vision “FUJITSU Climate and Energy Vision,” and in June 2023, we announced that we will reduce GHG emissions from our business activities to 2030. (Note 3), we have set a goal of reducing GHG emissions from the entire value chain to net zero (Note 4) by fiscal 2040, and have obtained net zero certification from SBTi.
We are promoting CO2 emission reduction activities in the upstream supply chain and CO2 emission reduction activities among major business partners, and from fiscal 2016, we will include efforts to encourage secondary business partners and set targets in line with SBT (Note 5). Requesting settings. We support activities by providing simple tools that allow you to visualize your company’s CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and determine compliance with SBT level target settings.
Contributing to the visualization of CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain – As a member of PACT (Note 7) sponsored by WBCSD (Note 6), our group is working to become the world’s first society to realize inter-company data sharing of product carbon footprint information. We have participated in the implementation program “PACT Implementation Program” and have successfully visualized CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain.
Our group will continue to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society through initiatives like this.
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[Note]
Note 1
CDP: A non-governmental organization (NGO) managed by a British charity. Based on the requests of institutional investors and major purchasing companies around the world who are highly concerned about environmental issues, CDP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides support to companies and local governments for climate change countermeasures and water resource protection. Its main activity is to request the disclosure of information regarding measures against environmental issues such as forest conservation, and through this, to encourage the implementation of such measures. Note 2
SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative): An initiative jointly established in 2015 by organizations such as the United Nations Global Compact and the World Resources Institute (WRI). SBTi encourages companies to set GHG emission reduction targets that are
scientifically consistent with the levels required by the Paris Agreement, and certifies targets that comply with the standards, including indirect emissions not only within the Group but also throughout the supply chain.
Note 3
Fiscal year: Our fiscal year end is the last day of March.
Note 4
Net-zero GHG emissions: Reduce GHG emissions by 90% or more compared to the base year in the target year, and reduce remaining emissions to 10% or less using Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that directly captures CO2 from the atmosphere. Removal through utilization, absorption through afforestation, etc.
Note 5
SBT (Science Based Targets): Targets certified by SBTi.
Note 6
WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development): World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Fujitsu serves as a board member of the organization, which is led by the CEOs of approximately 200 global companies and aims to realize a sustainable society through business activities.
Note 7
PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency): Partnership for Carbon Transparency. 【Related Links】
・Introduction site for Fujitsu Group’s environmental activities (https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/about/environment/)
・Reducing CO2 emissions in the upstream supply chain
(https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/about/environment/procurement/)
・Fujitsu Group’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for the entire value chain to net zero in 2040 (Press release August 28, 2023) (https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2023/08/28.html)
・Fujitsu Group receives highest rating in CDP’s “climate change” survey (Press release, February 7, 2024)
(https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2024/02/7-1.html)
・Fujitsu successfully implements the world’s first social
implementation with WBCSD’s PACT program (Press release, September 13, 2023)
(https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2023/09/13.html)
[About our contribution to SDGs]
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 are common goals that the entire world should achieve by 2030. Our purpose (raison d’être), “To bring trust to society and make the world more sustainable through innovation,” is our promise to contribute to the SDGs.
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