October 10, 2024 (Tokyo, Japan) – Wacom Co., Ltd. announced that it has obtained independent third-party assurance to ensure the reliability of its GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions data.
Wacom recognizes climate change as an important issue in environmental management and in April 2023, it announced its support for the recommendations of the TCFD (Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures). We are conducting business activities that take into account the challenges that climate change poses to the business environment.
As part of such efforts, Wacom has been significantly reducing its GHG emissions by tapping into renewable energy sources at its headquarters building in Kazo city, Saitama prefecture and its branch office in Dusseldorf, Germany. Wacom is also asking suppliers to take action in efforts in reduce CO2 emissions throughout the entire value chain.
Wacom has obtained a third-party independent assurance report from SOCOTEC Certification Japan which carry out a review of GHG emissions data (Scope 1, 2, and 3*1) for fiscal year 2023 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) in accordance with international standard ISO14064-3. This makes it possible for Wacom to disclose data with greater reliability and transparency to stakeholders.
| Coverage Period： |
From April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 |
| Scope of Assurance： |
GHG Scope 1 emissions
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GHG Scope 2 emissions (market-based and location-based) |
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GHG Scope 3 emissions (Categories 1～7, 11, 12) |
*1 About Scopes of 1,2 and 3
Scope 1: Direct emissions（natural gas, LPG, kerosene, diesel, and greenhouse gas not related to energy）
Scope 2: Indirect emissions（electricity, steam power）
Scope 3: Emissions in supply chain （Purchased goods and services, transport, distribution of use of product. Divided into categories 1-15）
Wacom’s environmental activities are posted on the following site:
https://www.wacom.com/en-jp/eco-initiatives
Wacom received a “B” rating for its environmental disclosure in 2023 from CDP, which was higher than the average rating of “C” for the electronics sector and the Asia Pacific region. Wacom will continue to promote environmentally friendly product development and business activities, as well as strive to enhance environmental information disclosure.
About Wacom
Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries and areas. It is the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom’s intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. The company also offers its products as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom’s interface technology, called Wacom Feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most tablet device and PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability to deliver a superior user interface experience.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications, Wacom Co., Ltd
Wacom-pr@wacom.co.jp
+81-3-5337-6702