Fujitsu Group Environmental Action Plan

Operating Environment and Growth Strategy
History of the Environmental Action Plan
Fujitsu Group Environmental Action Plan (Stage X)

Operating Environment and Growth Strategy

Changing Environmental Activities in Line with Our Business Model Transformation

Originally a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, Fujitsu developed into a global ICT enterprise with vertically integrated operations in three sectors: Technology Solutions offers a range of IT-based services and solutions, Ubiquitous Solutions designs and manufactures products such as PCs and mobile phones, and Device Solutions is responsible for developing the semiconductor business. Structural reforms undertaken since FY 2015 have channeled most management resources into the core sector of Technology Solutions. In FY 2019, Fujitsu repositioned itself as a Digital Transformation (DX) enterprise that aims to make full use of digital technologies in the creation of innovative services and business processes.

The nature of the Fujitsu Group’s environmental impact has changed as a result of this modified business model. As an example, most energy consumption in the past was linked to the manufacture of PCs and our semiconductor and electronic component operations, but that requirement is declining significantly. Conversely, the expansion of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving increased power consumption in data centers, and this growing trend is expected to continue. We are therefore focusing at present on energy conservation, efficiency enhancements and the use of renewable energy in our data centers. In this way, the Fujitsu Group is implementing environmental activities that respond to the demands of society while also supporting the corporate growth strategy.

Operating as a Responsible Global Corporate Citizen

Recent years have seen a further ramping up of demand for initiatives aimed at building sustainable communities on a global scale, including the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations and the coming into effect of the COP 21 Paris Agreement. The Fujitsu Group employed a materiality analysis in a Groupwide review designed to enhance the effectiveness of activities that aim to contribute to sustainable development. This analysis identified seven priority issues including the environment; human rights, diversity and inclusion; wellbeing; and supply chain. The result is a unified framework under the banner of Global Responsible Business (GRB), which will oversee activities that strengthen initiatives in non-financial areas while striving for ‘sustainability management’ worthy of a responsible global corporate citizen.

History of the Environmental Action Plan

Environmental Awareness Contributes to Sustainability for Our Customers and Society

The Fujitsu Group has formulated an Environmental Action Plan since 1993 and continues to broaden the scope of its environmental activities. Between stages I and V (FY 1993-2009) the objective was to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the Fujitsu Group itself. Far-reaching measures were implemented throughout our factories and offices to cut CO₂ emissions and chemical pollutants, to reduce waste, and so on. In stage VI (FY 2010-2012), we expanded the focus of our activities to three important initiatives. In addition to strengthening measures to lessen our own impact on the environment, we supported similar efforts by customers and society as a whole and also took on the challenge of conserving biodiversity. During stages VII and VIII (FY 2013-2018), we clearly demonstrated our intention of using technology to contribute to the resolution of environmental challenges for our customers and society. To further reduce our own environmental footprint, we extended activities to include key partners and the whole supply chain. In stage IX (FY 2019-2020), we broadened the operational efficiency of air conditioning equipment controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) in our data centers with the intake of external air. We also purchased certificates for green power and renewable energy, in line with regional characteristics and economic rationality, and boosted the use of renewable energy at our business sites. Furthermore, we utilized blockchain and other leading-edge ICT technologies unique to the Fujitsu Group to promote and expand the use of renewable energy.

The Fujitsu Group will continue responding to the demands of changing times and will deepen and further develop its environmental activities with the goal of helping to create a sustainable and rewarding society.

Fujitsu Group Environmental Action Plan (Stage X)

Strengthening Our Response to Global Societal Challenges

The Global Risks Report 2021 (*1) ranks as major risks, by likelihood of occurrence and by impact, climate-related matters including climate change, resource circulation and biodiversity loss. Regarding climate change, the IPCC’s special report Global Warming of 1.5°C (*2) recommends a more rapid transition to a decarbonized society. The global initiative Science Based Targets set a goal for reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to limit global warming to 1.5°C and called on companies to set their own ambitious targets.

In terms of resource circulation, the issue of waste plastics is a global concern and the use of plastics is being questioned in Japan and elsewhere. As for biodiversity, when considering a post-2020 biodiversity target, we are discussing ways of reducing negative impacts on biodiversity throughout our supply chain.

Given this background, the Fujitsu Group has specified targets that address the three global societal challenges of climate change, resource circulation and living in harmony with nature (conservation of biodiversity). As we undertake workstyle reforms and restructure our business operations, we will focus on these targets over the two-year period from FY 2021 to FY 2022 by working to minimize negative environmental impacts in the supply chain.

(*1)
An annual report issued by the World Economic Forum that lists, by likelihood and by impact, the major risks facing the world.
(*2)
A special report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This report was submitted to the 48th Session of the IPCC in October 2018.

Key Topics

As we enter the era of a ‘new normal’, we have set targets in line with the societal challenges of climate change, resource circulation and coexisting with nature.

Climate Change: Strengthening our commitment to meet the target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C
Resource Circulation: Maintaining and enhancing efforts in the areas of resource-saving product design (with an emphasis on reducing the use of plastics) and water risk assessments throughout the supply chain
Living in Harmony with Nature: Based on global trends, a new target to visualize impacts on biodiversity

Target Period

The two-year period from FY 2021 to FY 2022

Environmental Action Plan

Climate Change

Targets (to be achieved by FY2022)	FY2021 Achievements (FY2021 Target)
1. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from business sites each year by 4.2% or more, compared with the base year of FY2013	11.7% reduction (37.2% reduction from the base year)
2. Improve PUE (*3) (Power Usage Effectiveness) of our data centers by 3%, compared with FY2017	1.56 (FY2021 target : 1.57)
3. Increase renewable energy usage to 16% of total electricity	20％(FY2021 target : 13%)
4. Reduce CO₂ emissions due to power consumption during product usage by 17% or more, compared with FY2013	37% reduction (FY2021 target : 16% reduction)
5. Drive activities to reduce CO₂ emissions in the upstream supply chain.	Requests to key partners to undertake reduction activities 100% completed

(*3)
PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness): An indicator of the efficiency of electric power usage by the data center. This value is calculated by dividing the data center's total electric power consumption by the electric power consumption of servers and other ICT devices. The closer the value is to 1.0, the higher is the efficiency.

Resource Circulation

Targets (to be achieved by FY2022)	FY2021 Achievements (FY2021 Target)
6. Promote eco design for resource saving and circulation and increase resource efficiency of newly developed products by 10% or more, compared with FY2019	10.1% improvement (FY2021 target : 5% improvement)
7. Reduce water usage by 30,000 kiloliters or more by implementing water resource conservation measures	56,671 kiloliters reduction (FY2021 target : 19,000 kiloliters reduction or more)
8. Reinforce awareness of the need to conserve water resources in the upstream supply chain	Requests to key partners to undertake conservation activities 100% completed

Living in Harmony with Nature (Conservation of Biodiversity)

Targets (to be achieved by FY2022)	FY2021 Achievements
9. Visualize and reduce the impact of corporate activities on ecosystems and on biodiversity	Based on global-level discussions, the evaluation indicator of ‘Ecological Footprint’ was selected, and activities have commenced to establish the evaluation methodology.