Commitment to Carbon Neutrality

Originally founded as a "pollution control company," we have provided solutions to environmental problems through our business, contributing to the formation of a sustainable society. Furthermore, we have started a carbon neutrality project in order to advance our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by FY2050. Through this project, we have calculated CO₂ emissions associated with the Group's activities, set reduction targets and implemented actions towards reduction.

*CO₂ emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol, covering GIKEN LTD. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
*The calculations are based on actual data such as purchase amounts and electricity consumption, as well as estimated values based on factors such as the number of employees.
*These estimated values are subject to change if there are updates to the data or revisions to the calculation methods.
*These estimated values for Scope 1, 2, and 3 have not been assured by any third party.
*Scope 2 is calculated based on market standards.
*Within Scope 3, the following categories are excluded from the calculation because they do not apply to our business.
Category 9 (Downstream Transportation and Distribution), 10 (Processing of Sold Products), 14 (Franchises), 15 (investments)
*Within Scope 3, Category 8 (Upstream Leased Assets) is included in Scope 1 and 2 for calculations.
*Within Scope 3, Category 13 (Downstream Leased Assets) is included in Category 11 for calculation.
*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

From May 1, 2022, the power used in all company offices and factories (7 locations in Japan) have been switched to virtually 100% renewable energy.

From 2022, transportation of certain products and parts has been moved to rail or ferry from truck.
Compared to truck transportation, an over 5% per year reduction of CO₂ emissions has been found in trial calculations.

Modal shift initiatives were introduced in the fiscal year ended in August 2022. We achieved a modal shift equivalent to 14 truckloads in that year, 62 truckloads in the fiscal year ended in August 2023, and 60 truckloads in the fiscal year ended in August 2024.
As a result, CO₂ emissions from transportation in the fiscal year ended in August 2024 were reduced by 15% compared to a scenario without these modal shift measures.

Certain cardboard packaging has been switched to containers to reduce waste.
Additionally, we have re-evaluated our use of air bubble packaging. Unnecessary packaging has been eliminated, and low CO₂ emission air bubble packaging is being utilised when the use of air bubble packaging is necessary.

We are promoting the use of biofuels as an alternative to diesel fuel, enhancing the environmental performance of our products, and striving to reduce CO₂ emissions throughout our supply chain.

Our products and methods, such as SILENT PILER™, have been designed and developed based on the Press-in Principle, and ｗe also offer GRB System™ equipment that can complete the work while advancing along the top of already installed piles. Using these machinery and methods, temporary construction work can be minimised, avoiding the need for temporary platforms that other pile-driving machines might require. This approach shortens the construction period and reduces the use of construction materials, leading to a reduction in CO₂ emissions.

*For more information see : GRB System™, Superiority of the press-in principle.

No need for temporary works that are required with other construction methods (manufacturing, transporting, installing and removing temporary materials)

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Reduction in CO₂ emissions

*1  Standard technical data on tubular sheet pipe press-in construction, Tubular Sheet Pile Press-in Method, Japan Press-in Association (2022 version)
*2 Standard estimation standard for civil engineering, Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (2022 version)