Sustainability Site

Addressing Climate Change

The Bandai Namco Group believes that measures to address climate change are essential for the realization of a sustainable society and for the sustainable growth of its businesses. Accordingly, we established medium to long-term targets for the transition to a decarbonized society, along with the formulation of the Bandai Namco Group Sustainability Policy in April 2021. Also in 2021, we began disclosing information in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). In September 2023, we officially announced our support for these recommendations. We also participate in the TCFD Consortium and strive to collect the latest information on climate change.

We will continue to conduct scenario-based analysis of the impacts of climate change on our business and related risks and opportunities, strengthen our response to these risks and opportunities, and work to further disclose information.

Based on the recommendations of the TCFD, we explain the policies and systems for its initiatives from the perspectives of governance, strategy, management, and indicators and targets, with regard to the risks and opportunities that climate change poses to our business.

Governance

Recognizing the importance of societal sustainability for its business activities, the Group has established the Group Sustainability Committee, chaired by the president and representative director, to determine and implement sustainability-related activities more quickly.

The committee meets semi-annually (twice a year) to discuss climate change countermeasures as one of the important agenda. After considering each measure, the results are regularly reported to the Board of Directors, which deliberates and supervises them. In addition, the Group Sustainability Subcommittee, which is a subordinate organization under the Group Sustainability Committee, is working to promote activities in line with the Bandai Namco Group Sustainability Policy and the Group’s material issues.

In March 2023, we approved the Group’s target KPIs for fiscal 2023 to promote under these systems.

Sustainability Promotion System Diagram

Strategy

We conducted scenario analysis to understand the impacts of risks and opportunities arising from climate change.

Method of Scenario Analysis

To clarify the impacts of climate change on the Group's business, we conducted a scenario analysis for 2030 using the following two scenarios. This time, we adopted the 1.5°C scenario, in which temperature increases are held in check by aggressive decarbonization policies, and the 4°C scenario, in which temperature increases progress due to limited decarbonization policies. As we performed analysis using each scenario, we referred to Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) scenarios reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and scenarios reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA). RCP scenarios were used to analyze the physical impacts of climate change, such as disasters, while IEA scenarios were used to analyze the impacts of the transition to a decarbonized economy, such as the introduction of carbon taxes.

Climate change scenarios referenced in our scenario analysis

  A world where proactive climate action is implemented to limit temperature increases A world where decarbonization policies are limited and temperature increases and climate change progresses
1.5°C scenario 4°C scenario
Overview A scenario in which the temperature increase is limited to 1.5°C from the late 19th century to 2100. The impacts (transition risks) of the transition to a decarbonized society, such as the introduction of a carbon pricing system, become obvious. The impacts of physical risks are relatively small compared to the 4°C scenario. A scenario in which the temperature increases by nearly 4°C from the late 19th century to 2100. The physical impacts (physical risks) of climate change, such as disasters, become obvious. Since regulations on climate change are not tightened, the impacts of the transition risks are small.
Referenced scenarios Transition risks IEA Net Zero Emission by 2050 (NZE), IEA Announced Pledges Scenario (APS), IEA Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) IEA Stated Polices Scenario (STEPS)
Physical risks IPCC RCP 2.6 IPCC RCP 8.5

Note: In cases where there was no information on the 1.5°C scenario, reference scenarios classified as the 2°C scenario were used.

Results of Scenario Analysis

1.5°C scenario

In the 1.5°C scenario, impacts of the transition to a decarbonized society are expected, such as the introduction of carbon taxes and regulations on the use of fossil fuels. Risks to our business included an increase in operating costs due to the introduction of carbon pricing (carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes), an increase in the cost of complying with plastics regulations in the toy business, and an increase in procurement costs due to soaring raw materials prices. On the other hand, opportunities included increased productivity through improvements in energy-conservation technologies and acquiring new customers by providing environmentally friendly content.

To mitigate risks, we are working to introduce renewable energy such as solar power generation and reduce power consumption at amusement facilities and live event venues, as well as promote eco-driving activities and introduce low-emission vehicles in logistics divisions. In response to plastics regulations and soaring raw materials prices, we are not only using recycled materials, but also developing resource-saving products (capsule-less Gashapon, Eco-Amusement products, and Eco Medal certified products) and taking other initiatives to reduce the amount of plastics used through innovative product designs. We will continue to promote initiatives to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and plastics consumption.

On the other hand, to capture opportunities, we are implementing environmentally friendly initiatives, such as collecting Gundam plastic model runners, disseminating information about the environmentally friendly design of products, conducting environmental education for children through Gunpla Academia (plastic model lesson package), and planting trees. In addition, we are developing content on the theme of sustainability. We will continue to take various initiatives and explore ways in which we can contribute to the promotion of sustainability in the world.

4°C scenario

In the 4°C scenario, physical impacts of climate change, such as more extreme weather events, are expected. As risks, the analysis showed the suspension of business activities due to damage at our business sites and supply chain. In addition, changes in weather patterns, such as extreme heat and increased rainfall, are expected to reduce sales of outdoor events/services. As opportunities, it was assumed that changing weather patterns would increase sales of home video games and toys and sales of indoor events/services due to more time spent at home and indoors.

To reduce risks, we have formulated the Basic Policy on Business Continuity Planning and are conducting drills to respond to disasters. In addition, by holding virtual events, we are developing services that are unaffected by extreme heat or rainy weather. These initiatives are also expected to contribute to the acquisition of opportunities, and in the future, we will develop a variety of services so that customers can use entertainment content regardless of the weather.

Transition risks and opportunities

Items Assumed events Impacts
evaluation
Risks
and
opportunities
Middle
category
Lower
category
Risks Policies and regulations Introduction of carbon pricing
  • The introduction of carbon pricing (carbon taxes and emission trading schemes) will lead to taxation and credit purchase obligations based on greenhouse gas emissions, which will increase operating costs.
Large
Regulations on the use of fossil fuels
  • Stricter regulations on the use of fossil fuels will incur costs to reduce the use of fossil fuels in company cars and transportation aircraft of logistics companies.
Small
Regulations on plastics and resource recycling
  • Stricter plastic regulations will require the use of bioplastics and recycled plastics with a low environmental impact, which will increase the cost of manufacturing toys.
  • With the tightening of recycling regulations, plastics and metals in toys and game consoles will be subject to regulations, and corresponding costs will be incurred in manufacturing and disposal.
Large
Policies on renewable energy and energy conservation
  • Expansion of renewable energy policies will increase demand for renewable energy and cause electricity prices to soar.
  • Energy-saving regulations will be strengthened, and technological investment will be required to comply with these regulations.
Large
Information disclosure obligations
  • The obligation to disclose information such as carbon footprint will incur costs for disclosing information.
Medium
Markets Changes in raw materials costs
  • The price of plastics and metals used in toys and game consoles will soar, and manufacturing costs will increase.
Large
Opportunities Markets Changes in customer behavior
  • The increasing importance of environmental considerations in customer behavior will lead to the acquisition of new customers through digital content and toys (environmental education) on the theme of environmental consideration.
Large
Reputation Changes in reputation among investors
  • When investors judge that the Group is sufficiently environmentally friendly, the Group’s reputation will improve, leading to an increase in stock price and the acquisition of funding opportunities.
Large

Physical risks and opportunities

Items Assumed events Impacts
evaluation
Risks
and
opportunities
Middle
category
Lower
category
Risks Acute More extreme weather events (typhoons, torrential rainfall, landslides, storm surge, etc.) The following items are expected due to the increase in wind and flood damage resulting from more extreme weather.
  • Disaster prevention costs and recovery costs at our own business sites will increase.
  • Difficulties in procuring raw materials and selling products will lead to business interruptions.
  • Sales of live music and store operating businesses will decline due to a decrease in motivation to go out.
  • Injuries to employees will occur.
  • Insurance premiums will increase.
Large
Drought
  • Production of pachinko/slot machines will be delayed due to diminished semiconductor production.
  • There will be delivery delays for commercial vehicles.
Medium
Chronic Rising average temperature The following items are assumed due to the extreme heat of summer resulting from the rise in average temperature.
  • Sales of live music and store operating businesses will decline due to a decrease in motivation to go out.
  • Operating costs such as air conditioning will increase.
  • Health damages to employees will occur.
  • Amusement facility operations stop due to rolling blackouts in summer, resulting in diminished sales.
Medium
Changes in rainfall and weather patterns
  • If the number of rainy days increases due to changes in weather patterns such as in the rainy season, sales of outdoor services will decrease.
Medium
Impacts on growing of raw materials due to rising average temperature
  • If there are diminished yields of raw materials such as flour used in food toys, prices are expected to rise and procurement costs will increase.
Medium
Rising sea level
  • Due to the impacts of rising sea levels, business sites such as amusement facilities and logistics bases in coastal areas will be flooded, resulting in restoration costs.
Small
Increase in infectious diseases
  • Due to an increase in infectious diseases, opportunities to go out will decrease, and the number of visitors to live venues and amusement facilities will decrease.
Medium
Opportunities Chronic Rising average temperature
  • Due to the rise in average temperature, demand for entertainment content at home will increase in accompany with reduced opportunities to go out, and sales of home video games and toys will increase.
Medium
Changes in rainfall and weather patterns
  • If the number of rainy days increases due to changes in weather patterns such as in the rainy season, sales of indoor services will increase.
Medium

Risk Management

The Group Sustainability Committee discusses risks and opportunities related to sustainability, identifies material issues that the Group should address, and promotes sustainability activities throughout the Group. In this process, the committee cooperates with the Group Risk Compliance Committee, which oversees the Group's risk and crisis management system. Each Group company is implementing measures tailored to the characteristics of its own business in accordance with its material issues. The results are analyzed for each fiscal year, for the entire Group and for each business segment, leading to improved measures for the following fiscal year and beyond. The results of analyses are discussed by the Group Sustainability Committee, and then reports are made to the Board of Directors, which deliberates and supervises as necessary.

Indicators and Targets

To evaluate and manage the progress of its ESG management and the impacts of policy risks on climate change, the Group has set greenhouse gas emissions as an indicator and has established a medium-term target of reducing energy-derived CO2 emissions at its sites by 35% by 2030 compared to fiscal 2019. Furthermore, our target for 2050 is to reduce the amount of energy-derived CO2 emissions at Group business sites (offices, own plants, directly operated amusement facilities, etc.) to net zero. We will further promote energy-saving measures and introduce renewable energy to achieve these targets.

Medium- to Long-term Targets for Decarbonization

*Offices, own plants, directly operated amusement facilities, etc.

Bandai Namco Group CO2 emissions

Note: Total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions

(t-CO2)

  Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2021 Fiscal 2022
CO2 emissions Scope 1 6,156 6,271 6,039 5,540 6,131
Scope 2 63,907 59,975 51,836 50,945 49,256
Scope 3* - - - - 755,556
  Category 1 Purchased goods and services - - - - 515,051
Category 2 Capital goods - - - - 79,233
Category 3 Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 and 2 - - - - 5,598
Category 4 Upstream transportation and distribution - - - - 7,158
Category 5 Waste generated in business operations - - - - 2,339
Category 6 Business travel - - - - 956
Category 7 Employee commuting - - - - 2,098
Category 8 Upstream leased assets - - - - Not
applicable
Category 9 Downstream transportation and distribution - - - - Not
applicable
Category 10 Processing of sold products - - - - Not
applicable
Category 11 Use of sold products - - - - 11,695
Category 12 End-of-life treatment of sold products - - - - 131,425
Category 13 Downstream leased assets - - - - Not
applicable
Category 14 Franchises - - - - Not
applicable
Category 15 Investments - - - - Not
applicable

*Covers the smartphone and home video games business of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., the toy business of Bandai Co., Ltd., the live events business of Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc., and the amusement facility operations business of Bandai Namco Amusement Inc.

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