November 01, 2024
YKK Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani, hereinafter YKK) announces the publication of its Integrated Report “This is YKK 2024.” The report integrates both financial and non-financial information, including management and business activities based on the CYCLE OF GOODNESS® philosophy, as well as the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Based on the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, which sets the sustainability goals of realizing climate neutrality and coexistence with nature by 2050, YKK endeavors to achieve 10 SDGs in connection to five themes: climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management, and respect people. The current progress of these initiatives is disclosed in the Integrated Report. In addition, detailed data pertaining to the environment, society, governance, and financial affairs is disclosed in the “Data Book.” With the revised YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, we have focused strongly on climate change, biodiversity, and resource recycling, including promoting the usage of sustainable materials. Furthermore, we have bolstered disclosure of information on efforts to address environmental issues in the garment industry throughout our supply chain.
YKK will continue to emphasize mutual communication on an active basis with all stakeholders as it strives to contribute to a sustainable society through business activities.
Visit the YKK website to view the Integrated Report “This is YKK 2024” and the “Data Book.”
￭Results of FY2023 Activities Toward Realizing the Goals of YKK Sustainability Vision 2050
Climate change
・Scope 1+2 GHG emissions: 238,812t (56.2% reduction from FY2018 baseline)
・Scope 3 GHG emissions: 587,848t (32.7% reduction from FY2018 baseline)
・Renewable energy ratio of all power consumption: 56.5%
・Locations running on 100% renewable energy: 37
・Solar power generation facilities in operation: 10 (28 sites in total)
・Plans formulated to update coal-fired boilers
Material resources
・Proportion of sustainable materials: 38% (up 12 points year-on-year)
・Switched to sustainable packaging materials: 31.0%
・YKK JAPAN Company (Kurobe Manufacturing Center) replaced the main outer packaging cardboard for fastening products with packaging which uses paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) *1
・Waste recycling rate: 91.9%*2
・Conducted a survey of suppliers that already do business with YKK, or plan to do business with YKK, to determine whether they are certified with The Copper Mark*2
・Launched the Revived Renewal Series of products that contributes to the longevity of garments life cycle
・Established in-house recycling technology and operational flow for copper and zinc alloys used in YKK® zippers
・YKK Center Park’s Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest) designated as a Nature Coexistence Site
Water resources
・Water intake: 8.898 million t (22.1% reduction compared to FY2018)
・Water intensity: 13.1% reduction (compared to FY2022)
・Introduced manufacturing equipment that consume less water
・Conducted wastewater management studies based on ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines
・Analyzed water risks at each manufacturing site
Chemical management
・Informed suppliers about the YKK RSL (2023 version) and conducted compliance surveys (1,663 companies)
・Conducting annual revisions of in-house standards (YKK RSL*3) (2024 version) based on social and customer needs
・Conducted tests to monitor status of compliance with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification and the AFIRM RSL
・Globally deployed the ZDHC MRSL compliance level assessment system
・Selected alternative materials for non-compliant materials in the YKK RSL (2023 version) and promoted the development of materials, manufacturing processes, etc.
・Conducted fluorine testing of all purchased materials and switched to materials that are alternatives to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) wherever possible
・AcroPlating® technology unit sales volume as a percentage of brass sliders: 25% (+7 points year-on-year)
Respect people
・Implemented YGCC self-checks/audits at all applicable locations (ongoing)
・Based on the results of implementation, identified issues to be addressed and developed plans for implementation
*1: the Forest Stewardship Council® (License number: FSC®-C192280)
*2: According to the definition of “recycling” under Japanese law. Includes material recycling and thermal recovery.
*3: The Copper Mark certification: An international framework for responsible production and contributing to the UN SDGs in the copper industry.
￭ Main Topics in “This is YKK 2024”
YKK Philosophy & Sustainability / Message from the President / The CYCLE OF GOODNESS® and Value Creation / Reflecting on the 6th Mid-term Management Plan and Looking Ahead / Results of FY2023 Activities Toward Realizing the Goals of YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, Plans for FY2024 and Beyond / Executive Dialogue / Aiming to Instill the YKK Management Principles/ Corporate Governance / Financial and Non-Financial Highlights
