SASB Content Index

(1) Gross global Scope1 emissions and (2) amount of total emissions from perfluorinated compounds

TC-SC-110a.1

(1) Scope1 (Direct emissions) :694,000tCO₂-e
(2) 619,000tCO₂-e

Discussion of long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage Scope1 emissions, emissions reduction targets, and an analysis of performance against those targets

TC-SC-110a.2

KIOXIA Group's manufacturing sites implement energy-saving measures aimed at reducing energy consumption and aim every year to reduce by 1% the previous year's total energy consumption (SCOPE2), based on Japan’s Energy Saving Act.
In FY2021 we achieved our goal of reducing energy use through various energy-saving activities, recording an actual reduction of 29,652 tons of CO₂ emissions per year against a target reduction of at least 23,313 tons of CO₂ emissions. Over the past 11 years, the result of our energy conservation programs was a cumulative reduction of approximately 210,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Moreover, we have set the long-term goal of using 100% renewable energy by FY2040. By considering the creation of an energy portfolio that includes energy conservation activities and non-fossil certificates,４ we will work to secure the optimal and stable procurement of renewable energy in line with our business expansion. We plan to install facilities that will allow the use of renewable energy in our factories, and to use carbon-neutral city gas in facilities.
As for greenhouse gases (SCOPE1) from direct emissions from our company,
we are proactive in the installation of abatement equipment to deal with PFCs – greenhouse gases with high global warming potential. The installation of 160 items of PFCs abatement equipment in FY2021 led to a reduction of 610,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. From FY2011 onwards, we installed PFCs abatement equipment on 100% of the target facilities and reduced CO₂ emissions by 3,770,000 tons over the four years between FY2017 and FY2021.

(1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity, (3) percentage renewable

TC-SC-130a.1

(1) 4,600,700MWh　(2) 96.9%　(3) 0.02%

(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress

TC-SC-140a.1

(1) 24,417 thousand ㎥ (Industrial water) 
(2) 5,972 thousand ㎥
KIOXIA Group has commissioned outside experts to evaluate water-related risks from the perspective of water supply and demand risks.
The outcome of the assessment of our manufacturing operations was confirmation that these are not exposed to any water risk likely to have any practical financial or strategic impact prior to the year 2040.
This assessment was based on investigations into such matters as the water supply and demand risk (based on the status of seasonal changes, drought frequency, water storage capacity and water source protection), water disaster risk (such as flooding or landslide sediment damage) and regional vulnerability to water pollution that might endanger public health or ecosystems.

Amount of hazardous waste from manufacturing, percentage recycled

TC-SC-150a.1

(1) Wastes generated amount: 13,400t
(2) Recycled rate: 91%
The above hazardous wastes are aggregated as “specially-controlled industrial wastes” under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act in Japan.

Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees to human health hazards

TC-SC-320a.1

KIOXIA Group acquired occupational health and safety management systems certification (ISO 45001:2018) in 2021. 

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with employee health and safety violations

TC-SC-320a.2

None.

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Percentage of employees that are (1) foreign nationals and (2) located offshore

TC-SC-330a.1

KIOXIA Group does not disclose the percentage of foreign nationals.
We embed a respect for diversity in our Standards of Conduct and fosters a culture that enables a diverse range of employees to play active roles irrespective of race, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age or sexual orientation. KIOXIA Group seeks to advance diversity as an effort of the entire group.
To implement this, we have assigned the Executive Officer in charge of personnel as the promotion personnel and KIOXIA Holdings' Human Resources & Administration Division as the promotion organization.

Percentage of employee engagement

TC-SI-330a.2

KIOXIA Group regularly conducts surveys aimed at soliciting the opinions of employees.
Each department is given feedback on the results, which are also closely examined by Executive Officers, including the President and the head of every department, and used as a basis for the discussion of measures to enhance engagement.
In FY2021, we conducted an anonymous survey targeting about 13,000 employees, and received responses from approximately 92% of them.

Percentage of products by revenue that contain IEC 62474 declarable substances

TC-SC-410a.1

KIOXIA Group does not disclose the percentage defined by this metric.

None.

Processor energy efficiency at a system-level for: (1) servers, (2) desktops, and (3) laptops

TC-SC-410a.2

Not applicable.

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Description of the management of risks associated with the use of critical materials

TC-SC-440a.1

KIOXIA Group has been promoting the responsible minerals sourcing based on the KIOXIA Group Responsible Minerals Procurement Policy.
Our policy stipulates that KIOXIA Group will not use as raw materials 3TG or cobalt obtained from other conflict-afflicted and high-risk areas (commonly known as CAHRAs) where inhumane acts such as human trafficking, slavery, forced labor, child labor, abuse, or war crimes are suspected.

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with anticompetitive behavior regulations

TC-SC-520a.1

None.

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