Goals and Achievements

Environmental Management

2020 Targets

ROHM Group specified what will be done to achieve the environmental goals and targets based on the environmental policy and environmental targets for 2020. We have made the implementation plan once a year and promoted the activities.

【Response to Legal Requirements】
We shall certainly comply with environmental laws and requirements relating to all business activities and voluntarily promote to reduce the environmental impacts.

【Goals and Targets of Voluntarily Activities】

Policy 2020 Targets Targets in Fiscal Year 2018 Results in Fiscal Year 2018
1. CO₂ production countermeasures in each site Work to help stop global warming through overall energy conservation and the reduction of global greenhouse gas emission. (1) Reduce CO₂ emission by 25% from the actual results of FY2005. Reduce FY2018 CO₂ emission by 1% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018. CO₂ emission was reduced by 8.0% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
(2) Reduce CO₂ emission by 50% from the actual results of FY1990. Reduce CO₂ emission (per production unit) by 1% in FY2018 from the actual results of FY2017. CO₂ emission (per production unit) was increased by 0.9% from the actual results of FY2017.
(3) Reduce the greenhouse gas emission (PFCs, SF6, and etc.) by minimum 50% from the actual results of FY1995. Reduce FY2018 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc) by 1% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018. FY2018 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc) was reduced by 24.6% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
2. CO₂ countermeasures through value chain With the scientific techniques and various kinds of calculation tools including LCA, CO₂ reduction activities are promoted. By developing the environmentally-conscious products in alignment with 'NEXT50', contribution to the CO₂ reduction at the time of use is considered. (1) Reduce CO₂ emission through the value chain by 10% from the actual results of FY2010. Maintain the amount of CO₂ emitted in the value chain in FY2018 from the actual results of FY2017. FY2018 amount of the CO₂ emitted in the value chain was increased by 0.8% from the actual results of FY2017.
(2) Increase the ratio of environmentally-conscious products developments to 100%. Increase the ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments to 95% by FY2018. The ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments was 100%.
3. Reduction of environmental impact Reduce the amount of materials discharged to the air and water, and strive to preserve the Global environment. (1) Reduce the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances by 10% from the actual results of FY2010. Maintain the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) in FY2018 as the results of FY2017. The amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) were reduced by 3.2% from the actual results of FY2017.
(2) Reduce VOC emission by 40% from the actual results of FY2000. Reduce VOC emission by 1% in FY2018 from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018. VOC emissions was reduced by 10.8% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
4. Effective use of resources Strive for the effective use of valuable resources and the protection of water resources that are fundamental to environmental biodiversity. (1) Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated and reduce waste generation by 40% from the actual results of FY2000. Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated in FY2018. Zero emission in domestic group consolidated was achieved.
Maintain waste generation (per production unit) in domestic group consolidated in FY2018 as the results of FY2017. Waste generation (per production unit) in FY2018 was reduced by 2.4% from the actual results of FY2017.
(2) Reduce waste generation in overseas group consolidated by 60% from the actual results of FY2000. Maintain waste generation (per production unit) in overseas group consolidated in FY2018 as the results of FY2017. Waste generation(per production unit) in overseas group was reduced by 1.3% from the actual results of FY2017.
(3) Reduce water input volume by 10% from the actual results of FY2009. Reduce water input volume by 1% in FY2018 from the predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018. Water input volume was reduced by 9.2% from the predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.

1.CO₂ Production Countermeasures in Each Site

We are active in a range of the reduction of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases emitted from our business operations.

【Policy】
Work to help stop global warming through overall energy conservation and the reduction of global greenhouse gas emission.
【2020 Targets】
  • Reduce CO₂ emission by 25% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2005.
  • Reduce CO₂ emission(per production unit) by 50% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY1990.
  • Reduce global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) by minimum 50% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY1995.

Reduce CO₂ Emission

COP21* was held in 2015. In response to measures required to combat global warming and climate change on a global scale, the ROHM Group is increasing its transparency of equipment power usage and office energy consumption to reduce excess energy use.

  • *
    COP21: 21st Conference of Parties of United Nations (UN) Conventions for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. At the conference held in Paris, France in November 2015, an international framework for measures to combat global warming from 2020 was adopted.

Fiscal Year 2018

Emission
Targets
Reduce FY2018 CO₂ emission by 1% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Results
CO₂ emission was reduced by 8.0% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Emission (per production unit)
Targets
Reduce CO₂ emission (per production unit) by 1% in FY2018 from the actual results of FY2017.
Results
CO₂ emission (per production unit) was increased by 0.9% from the actual results of FY2017.
Reduce CO₂ Emission

The ROHM Group's energy consumption activities produce approximate 600 thousand tons of CO₂ emission yearly. Therefore, we are working to carry out various energy conservation projects, aiming to reduce group-wide CO₂ emission. We reduced the CO₂ emission (53,000t) in fiscal year 2018.

Result in Fiscal Year 2018: -8.0% (Target: -1.0%)

Result in fiscal year 2018
Examples of Reducing the CO₂ Emission
ROHM Hamamatsu Air conditioner thermal energy conversion(centrifugal water chilling unit)
ROHM KOREA Introduction of power storage system
Headquarters Replacement of refrigerating machine
Headquarters Replacement of energy-saving pump
Air conditioner thermal energy conversion (centrifugal water chilling unit)
Air conditioner thermal energy conversion
(centrifugal water chilling unit)
TOPICS.
Renewable Energy
The site in Shizuoka Prefecture introduced a solar power system in fiscal year 2017 and set up solar panels on the south side of the factory parallel to the Shinkansen Bullet Train tracks for a total length of 270 meters; this power system can generate approximately 363 MWh of electricity annually. The ROHM Group will consider the introduction of renewable energy to reduce emissions of global warming gases and avoid exhausting limited resources.
Solar panels
Solar panels

Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emission (PFCs, SF6, and etc)

PFC gas is a material essential for fine processing of semiconductors, especially Ics. This PFC gas will turn to a greenhouse gas that produces greenhouse effect 6,500 times as high as CO₂ when it is released into the atmosphere. The semiconductor industry has determined a target for reduction in the PFC gas emission and promoted the installation of PFC gas treatment systems used to dissolve PFC gases and eliminate the greenhouse effect.

Fiscal Year 2018

Targets
Reduce FY2018 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) by 1.0% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Results
FY2018 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) was reduced by 24.6% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emission

Midterm and Long-term Target Setting

The Paris Agreement, which aims to keep the global temperature rise below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels became effective, and activities to realize a post-carbon society have been accelerating globally.
The ROHM Group, also regards the establishment of medium- and long-term Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for 2030 and 2050 to be one an important task in the bid to reduce greenhouse gases for the entire supply chain. Consequently, the Group launched the Subcommittee on Climate Change in fiscal year 2018, and began to survey current conditions and investigate goals for the establishment of SBTs.

2.CO₂ Countermeasures through Value Chain

To reduce the level of CO₂ emissions from all business activities, ROHM expanded the range of its estimates to cover Scope 1 and 2 as well as Scope 3, calculating CO₂ emissions for the entire value chain.
With a goal of resolving social issues through innovative products, we strive to develop ECO- friendly products.

【Policy】
With the scientific techniques and various kinds of calculation tools including LCA, CO₂ reduction activities are promoted.
By developing the environmentally-conscious products in alignment with 'NEXT50', contribution to the CO₂ reduction at the time of use is considered.
【2020 Targets】
  • Reduce CO₂ emission through the value chain by 10% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2010.
  • Increase the ratio of environmentally-conscious products developments to 100% by FY2020.

Handling Scope 3 Emission

Fiscal Year 2018

The CO₂ emission from value chain
Targets
Maintain the amount of CO₂ emitted in the value chain in FY2018 from the actual results of FY2017.
Results
FY2018 amount of the CO₂ emitted in the value chain was increased by 0.8% from the actual results of FY2017.
Environmentally-friendly products
Targets
Increase the ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments to 95% by FY2018.
Results
The ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments was 100%.

CO₂ Emissions from the ROHM Group's Business Operations in Fiscal 2018

Category of Scope Protocol CO₂Emissions (t-CO₂) Outline of calculation
SCOPE1 (Direct emissions) 38,362 Direct emissions from facilities in our Company's own business locations
SCOPE2 (Indirect emissions from energy sources) 579,438 Emissions associated with the production of energy purchased by our Company's business locations
SCOPE3 (Emissions from any sources other than Scope1 and Scope2, such as company's supply chains) Classification Category CO₂Emissions (t-CO₂) Outline of calculation
Upstream 1 Purchased product/service 637,329 Emissions associated with the manufacture of products (materials / parts) purchased by our Company and Group
Upstream 2 Capital goods 160,988 Emissions from capital goods ( equipment ) invested by our Company and Group
Upstream 3 Fuel-and energy-related activities not included Scope1 and Scope2 0.5 Emissions associated with the procurement of fuel and energy provided from other and used in our Company and Group's business location
Upstream 4 Transportation and Delivery (Upstream) 38,337 Emissions associated with the distribution of product sold by our Company and Group from the Plant → Logistics base → Consumer
Upstream 5 Waste emitted from business operations 7,747 Emissions associated with the transportation, disposal and recycle treatment of waste generated in our Company and Group's business location
Upstream 6 Business trip 2,985 Emissions associated with the business trips of employees of our Company and Group
Upstream 7 Employers' commute to work 10,881 Emissions associated with the movement of employees of our Company and Group when they commute to company to work
Upstream 8 Lease assets (Upstream) 109 Emissions associated with the operation of leasing cars lent by our Company
Downstream 9 Transportation and Delivery (Downstream) - Not covered
Downstream 10 Processing of product sold
Downstream 11 Use of products sold
Downstream 12 Disposal of product sold 734 Emissions associated with disposal of product sold by our Company and Group
Downstream 13 Lease assets (Downstream) - Not covered
Downstream 14 Franchising - Not covered
Downstream 15 Investment - Not covered

3.Reduction of Environmental Impact

【Policy】
Reduce the amount of materials discharged to the air and water, and strive to preserve the Global environment.
【2020 Targets】
  • Reduce the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) by 10% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2010.
  • Reduce VOC emission by 40% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2000.

Reduction of Chemical Substances Subject to the PRTR

Although many chemicals are used in the manufacturing process of semiconductors, Subcommittee on Environmentally Controlled Substances promotes activities to reduce in particular the use of substances subject to the PRTR (Class I Designated Chemical Substances) by setting specific numerical targets.

Fiscal Year 2018

Targets
Maintain the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) in FY2018 as the results of FY2017.
Results
The amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) were reduced by 3.2% from the actual results of FY2017.

Reduction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Organic solvents required for semiconductor manufacturing processes are classified as VOC(Volatile Organic Compounds). VOCs released into the atmosphere may generate photochemical smog. Subcommittee on Environmental Impact Reduction promotes to cut VOC use through modifications and improvements in processing as well as through activities such as installing VOC removal systems.

Fiscal Year 2018

Targets
Reduce VOC emission by 1% in FY2018 from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Results
VOC emissions was reduced by 10.8% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.

4.Effective Use of Resources

【Policy】
Strive for the effective use of valuable resources and the protection of water resources that are fundamental to environmental biodiversity.
【2020 Targets】
  • Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated and reduce waste generation (per production unit) by 40% by FY2020 from the actual results of FY2000.
  • Reduce waste generation(per production unit) in overseas group consolidated by 60% by FY2020 from the actual results of FY2000.
  • Reduce water input volume by 10% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2009.

Reducing Waste

Throughout the flow of its business activities, from procurement of materials to development, production and sales, the ROHM Group strives to eliminate the wasteful use of finite resources and energy, reduce waste, and promote recycling. Toward this end, led by the Resources Use Expert Sub-Committee, it sets targets and formulates implementation plans for each year, and pursues related activities. We are also continuing to achieve zero emissions.

Fiscal Year 2018

Targets
  • Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated and maintain waste generation (per production unit) inFY2018 as the results of FY2017.
  • Maintain waste generation(per production unit) in overseas group in FY2018 as the results of FY2017.
Results
  • Zero emission in domestic group consolidated was maintained as the results of FY2017.
    Waste generation(per production unit) in FY2018 was reduced by 2.4% from the actual results of FY2017.
  • Waste generation (per production unit) in overseas group was reduced by 1.3% from the actual results of FY2017.

Water Consumption

ROHM group expands the semiconductor wafer manufacturing consumes a large amount of water in domestic and overseas.
The raw water input for semiconductor manufacturing is high cost resources used after processing hyper pure water, so it is necessary to not disposable but recycle or reuse for water-saving efforts.
We consider it is obvious that reducing input of limited water is friendly to environment, and reducing risk of business continuity can be possible if water-saving measure works even if water shortage is happen by climate change.

Fiscal Year 2018

Targets
Reduce water input volume by 1% in FY2018 from the predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
Results
Water input volume was reduced by 9.2% from the predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2018.
TOPICS.
Water Risk Correspondence
The semi-conductor manufacturing process, which is one of the ROHM Group's business areas, consists of an upstream process (semi-conductor wafer process) and downstream processes (assembly and final product inspection). The upstream process is located in Japan, and the downstream processes are located in our Southeast Asia, South Korea, and China plants. The manufacture of semi-conductors is an industry that requires the use of large volumes of ultra-pure water. The vast majority of those resources are used in the upstream process. For this reason, securing a long-term, stable supply of water in Japan, where the upstream process is concentrated, is an essential prerequisite for the continuation of operations.
Further, in Southeast Asia, where most of the downstream processes are concentrated, the two plants in Thailand are located in catchments with a high risk of flood and other water damage. From the bitter past experience of having operations disrupted by actual damage from a flood disaster, we conduct risk management from the dual aspects of water shortages and flood risk.
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