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Pioneer Group Environmental Data

We report on the targets and
progress of environment-related activities
throughout the Pioneer Group.

Pioneer Group
Environmental Data
FY2024 ended March 2024

Pioneer Group is working to reduce its environmental impact by monitoring and analyzing the energy and water resources consuming through our business operations, the emitted greenhouse gases (GHG), the generated wastes and valuable resources, and the used chemical substances.

Contents of Environmental Data

These data are based on as of March 31, 2024.

Items withPDF data availablemark are posted on the Environmental Data file in PDF also.

Pioneer Group Environmental Data 2024 #2 (PDF 177 KB)

Period covered and Organization covered

Period covered

The period covered by these data is FY2024 which is from April 2023 to March 2024.
There may be some discrepancies between totals and subtotals due to rounding.

Organization covered

The data covers domestic and overseas consolidated subsidiaries in the Pioneer Group,
and the sites covered is listed at the end of this page.
In the case of data with a different scope of coverage, notes are inserted.

Environmental Data Digest

Environmental Impact of Business Activities
Based on Environmental Impact Assessment

The environmental impact from energy use is the largest.

Only sites where data can be obtained.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction
in Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3.

(Thousand ton-CO2)

Scope 1 and 2

Scope 3

(FY)

Scope 1 and 2: The goal is to achieve a 42% reduction by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
Scope 3: For categories 1 and 11, the goal is to achieve a 42% reduction by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
(The above figures are the total for Scope 3.)

This data does not include data for 2022 and 2023 due to a change in the calculation boundary and method in 2024.

Trends in Energy Use

(terajoule)
(FY)

We are promoting activities to reduce energy consumption through energy-saving measures, etc.

Only sites where data can be obtained.

Trends in Waste and Valuable Materials Generated

Waste and Valuable Materials Generated

Recycling rate

(tonnes)
(%)
(FY)

We are promoting activities to reduce the landfill waste amounts to near zero through recycling process.

Only sites where data can be obtained.

Environmental Data List

GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2)

We, Pioneer Group are working to achieve a 42% reduction in GHG emissions by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031 (4.2% reduction/year based on a 1.5°C scenario) based on the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, and this near-term target has been certified by SBTi.

The emissions are calculated by methods and emission factors based on the “GHG Emissions Reporting Program” of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.

We had been proceeding Scope 1 and 2 calculations since 2008, but recalculated them in 2024 after reviewing the target boundary and calculation method. As a result, data for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022 and 2023 are not available. (To be updated after the calculation completed.)
The data for past years with the previous boundary and calculation method are stored as the archive file.

Unit: ton-CO2

FY2021
(Base Year)		 FY2022* FY2023* FY2024 FY2031
(Target Year)
Scope 1 emissions 1,425.0 1,191.5 826.0
Scope 2 emissions
(Market-based approach)		 32,417.3 25,719.8 18,802.0
Total of Scope 1 and 2 33,842.3 26,911.3 19,628.0
Reduction rate against base year - ▲20.5% ▲42.0%

Scope 1: An organization’s direct GHG emissions (fuel combustion, industrial processes, etc.)
Scope 2: Indirect emissions associated with the use of electricity, heat, or steam supplied from another company.

GHG emissions (Scope 3)

We have started to calculate and disclose Scope 3 emissions in order to reduce the environmental impact of our entire supply chain. The scope 3 emissions are calculated based on the “GHG Protocol” and the “Basic Guidelines on Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Throughout the Supply Chain” of the Ministry of the Environment. The coefficients are based on the “Ministry of the Environment's emissions intensity database” and “IDEA data”.

Our target for Scope 3 is a 42% reduction by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031 (FY31) from the base year of FY21, for Categories 1 and 11, which account for the majority of our emissions.
In Category 1, we will also work to reduce emissions in our supply chain through supplier engagement. We engage 10 % suppliers of the emission in Category 1 to support them to set their targets in accordance with the SBTi.
These near-term targets have been certified by SBTi.

We have been calculating Scope 3 since 2011, and as with Scope 1 and 2, we have recalculated in 2024 after reviewing the target boundary and calculation method.
As a result, data for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022 and 2023 are not available. (To be updated after the calculation completed.)
In addition, since reduction targets for Scope 3 GHG emissions are set by Category 1 and 11 activities, we have not set targets for each category. No past results are available for supplier engagement in Category 1, as the target was set in 2024.

Unit: ton-CO2

Category FY ended March 2021
(base year)		 FY ended March 2022* FY ended March 2023* FY ended March 2024 FY ending March 2031
(target year)
Cat1:
Purchased goods and services		 431,513.8 351,164.8 -

Calculation Overview: Calculation are made with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB using GLIO's emissions intensity against the amount on purchased parts and materials.
Cat2:
Capital goods		 35,247.0 21,265.8 -

Calculation Overview: Calculation are made with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB using GLIO's emissions intensity against the increased fixed assets.
Cat3:
Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 and 2		 4,663.1 3,783.1 -

Calculation Overview: Calculations are based on Scope 1 and 2 results and refer to IDEA emissions intensity.
Cat4:
Upstream transport and delivery		 92,256.6 34,236.6 -

Calculation Overview: The calculation is based on distance and weight information for transportation of procurement items and products transportation in which we are the shipper, referring to IDEA's emission intensity. WTW calculations are also taken into account.
Cat5:
Waste generation in operations		 209.9 189.6 -

Calculation Overview: Calculation are made with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB using IDEA emissions intensity for the waste amount by type.
Cat6:
Business travel		 1,725.8 1,184.8 -

Calculation Overview: Calculation are made with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB using emissions intensity from the Survey of Travel Consumption Trends (2010) published by the Japan Tourism Agency against the number of employees.
Cat7:
Employee commuting		 4,513.2 3,117.8 -

Calculation Overview: Calculations are made with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB against commuting data that takes into account office type, city classification, number of work days, etc.
Cat8:
Leased assets (upstream)		 Fuel used by leased vehicles at the sales office, etc. will be covered, but will be calculated under Scope 1.
Cat9:
Downstream transportation and delivery		 43,060.6 32,875.7 -

Calculation Overview: Calculations are based on the distance and weight of transportation in which we are not the shipper, as well as emissions from sales and storage at retail outlets, using the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB, which uses emissions intensity from the Japan Institute of Energy Economics' Summary of Energy Economics Statistics. WTW calculations are also taken into account.
Cat10:
Processing of sold products		 This category is not applicable because both products and electronic components sold are not processed.
Cat11:
Use of sold products		 1,512,052.3 968,792.8 -

Calculation Overview: Calculations are made by utilizing internal LCA calculated on power consumption and weight of products sold, as well as fuel consumption of automobiles.
Cat12:
End-of-life treatment of sold products		 2,318.2 2,035.5 -

Calculation Overview: Calculations are made using IDEA emissions intensity for the waste amounts by type with reference to the Ministry of the Environment's emissions DB.
Cat13:
Downstream Leased Assets		 This category is not applicable since no assets leased from our company.
Cat14:
Franchises		 This category is not applicable as we do not have any franchises.
Cat15:
Investments		 This category is not applicable since we do not engage in the business of investment.
Total in Scope３
 2,127,560.5 1,418,646.5 1,233,985.0
Total of Cat1 and Cat11
 1,943,566.0 1,319,957.6 1,127,268.0
Reduction rate against base year
 - ▲32.1% ▲42.0%
Classification FY2025 (Target Setting Year) FY2030 (Target Year)
Cat 1: Ratio of Supplier Engagement Activity - 10% (April 2029 ~ March 2030)

In addition to monitoring overall emissions under Scope 3, we are promoting initiatives to reduce emissions in Category 1 and Category 11, which account for more than 90% of our total emissions. We will update the targets in the future accordingly by monitoring the progress of emission reductions and corporate/business changes.

Scope 3: Indirect emissions other than Scope 1 and 2 (emissions by other companies related to the activities of the business)

Energy Consumption

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Electricity MWh 90,149.9 76,860.2 66,447.0 65,159.4
Heavy Oil kL 430.6 465.1 1,120.9 546.3
Diesel 101.9 110.5 56.0 7.5
Gasoline 221.6 78.6 79.1 201.6
Kerosene 17.9 21.1 8.5 7.0
LPG ton 104.1 83.3 61.3 57.6
LNG 0.0 0.0 38.0 5.5
City Gas m3 338.6 153.0 66.4 67.4
Cold Water J 4,677.9 2,642.4 1,419.0 1,495.5
Hot Water 0.0 0.0 0.0 474.9
Conversion to Tera Joule
Total Tera J 948.5 803.3 721.6 600.1
Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Renewable Energy Electricity MWh 280.9 242.5 2,816.9 3,198.0
Ratio of the Renewable Energy % 0.3 0.3 4.2 4.9

Covering domestic and international sites where relevant data can be obtained.

The renewable energy ratio is calculated as the one of the renewable energy purchased/generated amounts to the electricity used amounts.

Water resources

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Usage Industrial water 1000m3 167.5 14.7 54.0 49.7
Underground water 50.5 54.3 11.9 6.9
Water supply 425.5 413.5 402.9 283.6
Total 643.5 482.5 468.8 340.2
Discharge Public water 157.6 4.1 42.5 18.2
Sewerage systems 358.6 353.2 307.9 239.5
Others 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7
Total 516.2 357.3 350.4 258.4

Covering domestic and international sites where relevant data can be obtained.

Waste/Valuables and Recycling Ratio

Calculated for items defined by a law as industrial waste under Waste Disposal and Public Cleaning Law in Japan.

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Cinder ton 0.9 0.8 1.5 0.0
Sludge 56.3 58.7 59.4 52.7
Waste oil 20.4 18.9 16.3 15.8
Waste acid/alkali 9.7 8.2 13.1 1.4
Waste plastics 649.7 642.6 439.8 402.8
Waste rubber 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Waste metal 1,055.6 309.8 257.0 229.0
Waste glass, concrete and ceramic 19.5 16.7 13.2 4.8
Waste casting sand and slag 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Bricks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Dust 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Waste paper 2,774.1 2,543.3 1,038.3 959.2
Waste wood 120.2 147.8 123.8 64.1
Waste textile 0.6 0.1 0.7 0.0
Unwanted animal solid matter 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Animal and plant residues 242.9 111.1 86.8 19.3
Others 725.4 458.5 238.7 434.3
Total 5,675.2 4,316.5 2,288.9 2,183.4
Items eligible for recycling 5,647.9 4,275.4 2,278.4 2,172.0
Recycling rate % 99.52 99.05 99.54 99.48

Covering domestic and international sites where relevant data can be obtained.

Chemical Substance Management

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
VOC emissions ton 12.8 10.7 11.0 9.7
PRTR handling amount 8.5 9.4 15.0 7.9
PRTR emissions 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.1

Subject to sites in Japan only

PRTR Unit Substances Handling amount Emissions to Transferred to Transferred in the products Volume removed or disposed Volume recycled
Atmosphere Public water/soil Waste Sewers
FY2024 ton Methylnaphthalene 6.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.9 0.0 0.0
Hydrogen Fluoride
and its salt		 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Toluene 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Trimethyl benzene 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Xylene 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
2-ethoxyethyl acetate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
FY2023 Methylnaphthalene 14.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.2 0.0 0.0
Hydrogen Fluoride
and its salt		 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Toluene 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Trimethyl benzene 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Xylene 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
2-ethoxyethyl acetate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
FY2022 Methylnaphthalene 6.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0 0.0
Hydrogen Fluoride
and its salt		 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Toluene 2.3 0.5 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Trimethyl benzene 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0
Xylene 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0
2-ethoxyethyl acetate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
FY2021 Methylnaphthalene 5.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.4 0.0 0.0
Hydrogen Fluoride
and its salt		 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Toluene 2.5 0.5 0.0 2.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Trimethyl benzene 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0
Xylene 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
2-ethoxyethyl acetate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Subject to sites in Japan only

Data of 0.1 tons or less are listed as zero.

Methylnaphthalene is included in the distilled fuel for power generation.
Amount of one substance handled per business site exceeding 1 ton is counted.

Air Pollutant Emissions

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Dust ton 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
NOx 2.1 3.4 23.2 5.3
SOx 1.1 1.0 1.4 0.9

Subject to sites in Japan only

Environmental Data of Major Sites

Data on “Energy Consumption,” “Waste and Valuables,” “Chemical Substances Emissions,” and “Water Usage” are collected for each major business site, and progress is managed.
For detailed data, please refer to the Pioneer Group Environmental Data PDF file.

Pioneer Group Environmental Data 2024 #2 (PDF 177 KB)

ISO14001 Certification Status

Category Unit FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Sites Domestic Number 16 16 15 15
Overseas 13 11 10 8
Employee Coverage Global % 95.1 95.1 93.5 93.6

Employee coverage calculated as the ratio of the number of employees at ISO 14001 certified sites divided by the total number of employees.

Pioneer Group sites which are obtaining ISO 14001 certification as of February 2025 are listed on the Environmental Management page.
Environmental Management

List of sites covered
by this data

The following sites are listed as the location in the scope of GHG emissions calculations as of March 2024.

Domestic

  • Pioneer Corporation (Bunkyo Head Office, Kawagoe Office, Ikebukuro Office, OEM Sales Office)
  • Tohoku Pioneer Corporation
  • Pioneer Sales & Marketing Corporation
  • Pioneer Service Network Corporation
  • Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc.
  • Mogami Denki Corporation
  • Pioneer System Technologies Corporation
  • Pioneer Finetech Corporation
  • Pioneer Welfare Services Co., Ltd.
  • TPS Corporation

Overseas

  • Pioneer North America, Inc./Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc./Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc.
  • Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
  • Pioneer Europe NV
  • Pioneer RUS Limited Liability Company
  • Pioneer Electronics Asiacentre Pte. Ltd.
  • Pioneer High Fidelity Taiwan Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • Dongguan Monetech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer India Electronics Private Ltd.
  • PT. Pioneer Electronics Indonesia
  • Tohoku Pioneer (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer (HK) Ltd.
  • Pioneer China Holding Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer Industrial Components (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer Electronics Australia Pty. Ltd.
  • Pioneer International Latin America, S.A.
  • Pioneer Gulf, Fze.
  • Pioneer Electronics de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
  • Pioneer do Brasil Ltda.
  • Tohoku Pioneer de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
  • Mogami Dongguan Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Pioneer Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

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