Unicharm receives approval from Science Based Targets Initiative for its group-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to achieving the SBTi 1.5 degree target

Unicharm Corporation (CEO & President, Mr. Takahisa Takahara) is pleased to announce that the company has received approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)^*1 for its group-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, achieving the SBT 1.5°C^*2 target.

Our group had previously received SBT 2.0°C^*3 certification in May 2018. In light of the growing global momentum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including CO₂, we have now applied to SBTi for certification of our 1.5°C target.

^{*1 SBTi: An international science-based initiative that certifies corporate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets that are aligned with the level required by the Paris Agreement.}

^{*2 SBT 1.5°C: Science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.}

^{*3 SBT 2.0°C: Greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with limiting global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial levels.} 

Targets for which our group has received SBTi certification (Base year: 2021, Target year: 2031)

Scope 1^*4/Scope 2^*5 Greenhouse gas emissions: 46.2% reduction

Scope 3^*6 Greenhouse gas emissions: 27.5% reduction

^{*4 Refers to greenhouse gases, such as CO₂, that are directly emitted from fuel use and industrial processes at the Company.}

^{*5 Refers to greenhouse gases, such as CO₂, that are indirectly emitted from the use of electricity and heat purchased by the Company.}

^{*6 Refers to greenhouse gases, such as CO₂, that are indirectly emitted from all activities related to business activities (value chain).}

Contributing to the 17 SDGs Goals through “Greenhouse gas reduction by obtaining SBT 1.5°C target certification”

Unicharm believes that this initiative of “Reducing greenhouse gas by obtaining SBT 1.5°C target certification” will contribute to the following 17 goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015.

7. Affordable and Clean Energy                            9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

12. Responsible Consumption and Production     13. Climate Action

We will continue to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by solving environmental and social issues through our business activities, including the provision of products and services.