Environmental Evaluation by External Parties
Introducing Kioxia Group’s environmental awards and evaluation by external parties.
Employees of Kioxia Corporation’s Yokkaichi Plant Receive Awards in FY2024 for Efforts to Promote Energy Conservation
In February 2025, employees of Kioxia Corporation’s Yokkaichi Plant received awards from The Energy Conservation Center, Japan. The recipients were recognized for their record of achievements in promoting measures related to energy conservation and operational efficiency in the Research and Development and Power categories.
Aiming to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, we will continue our company-wide efforts to promote energy conservation.
Kioxia Iwate Corporation Obtains Four Star Certification under the Iwate Decarbonization Management Certification System
Kioxia Iwate Corporation received four-star certfication, the highest ranking, under the Iwate Decarbonization Management Certification System (Iwate Environment-Friendly Business)1 in recognition of its activities to reduce CO2 emissions.
- 1 A certification program established by Iwate Prefecture to recognize business sites in the prefecture that are proactively taking measures to reduce CO2 emissions. Certification is granted using a four-level rating system ranging from one to four stars based on a review of reports on specific plans, initiatives, and results for reducing CO2 emissions submitted to the prefecture.
Kioxia Corporation Receives Highest Rating in Japanese Environmental Evaluation System
In a business evaluation system targeting businesses that have submitted regular reports on the Energy Conservation Law for FY2024, Kioxia Corporation was once again rated as an Excellent Energy-saving Business (S-class),2 the highest of the four classes, for the year, following similar recognition in FY2022 and FY2023.
- 2 To qualify as S-class, companies must either reduce their average energy consumption intensity by more than 1% per year over a five-year period or achieve the industry-specific benchmark for the medium to long term.
Disclosure of Environmental Data to CDP
Kioxia Group is annually evaluated by the CDP (the world’s largest environmental information evaluation organization) on our efforts in the areas of climate change and water security. In 2024, the Group was rated B (management level) in both areas. Moreover, Kioxia Group was recognized as a “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), for its efforts to address climate change issues throughout the supply chain.
The CDP is an international not-for-profit organization established in 2000 to tackle environmental issues, including climate change and water risks. The evaluation reflects the progress of environmental disclosure and performance of the surveyed company or organization. In 2024, approximately more than 24,800 companies disclosed information through the CDP.
