Kyocera Unimerco proves and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable operation
Kyocera Unimerco has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showcasing its dedication to sustainable practices and the Kyocera Group’s global environmental goals.
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Kyoto/Sunds − Kyocera Unimerco is taking decisive action to support the Kyocera Group’s sustainability targets, which align with the Paris Agreement’s ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Since joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2019, Kyocera has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across scopes*1 1, 2 and 3 by 46.2% by FY2031 compared to FY2020 levels, while also significantly increasing its adoption of renewable energy. Kyocera Unimerco is playing a pivotal role in achieving these targets, as demonstrated by its recent progress and implemented initiatives.
Kyocera Unimerco is well on its way to achieving these sustainability goals: The company expects to reach its 46.2% reduction target in scopes 1 and 2 already in 2026. For the fiscal year 2030, Kyocera Unimerco is now aiming for its next milestone of even a 70% reduction.
Progress in scope 3 recognition
Scope 3 emissions are the hardest to register and calculate. On the other hand, they typically make up the largest part of a company’s GHG emissions – Kyocera Unimerco estimates scope 3 emissions to contribute up to 80% of the company’s total CO2 footprint. Kyocera Unimerco has made very good progress in identifying and calculating these quantities. These valuable data will be the basis for additional measures to achieve the company’s overarching objectives. Above that, they make it possible for the Kyocera Group to precisely identify and report progress in this area to all stakeholders.
Numerous honours and awards
The company is proud that its sustainability efforts to date have been recognized by various sources and organisations. In 2025, Kyocera has received a Silver Rating from EcoVadis, a France-based international ESG rating organisation. This is given to top 15% companies in Ecovadis. Additionally, Kyocera has been named among the world’s top 500 most sustainable companies by TIME in collaboration with Statista. For the fourth time, the international non-profit organization CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) has awarded Kyocera a place on its "A List” for outstanding environmental transparency and achievements in the fight against climate change. In addition, Kyocera has solidified its position as a leading force in innovation by being named to ClarivateTM‘s "Top 100 Global InnovatorsTM 2026" list for the tenth time.
Kyocera Unimerco specific examples of successful environmental projects
These wider successes are based on many ecologically effective projects. Some examples illustrate this: In a project, Kyocera Unimerco ensures the evaporation of sludge from its coolant plant in Sunds, Denmark. This contributes to both the saving of water as well as to the reduction of produced waste.
At its U.S. location near Michigan, Kyocera Unimerco has expanded its solar park. The increased use of self-produced solar electricity now covers 33% of its total electricity consumption, resulting in a 29% CO2 reduction attributable to the installation of solar panels in fiscal year 2026.
With these and many other efforts and projects, Kyocera Unimerco continues to match continuous innovation and sustainable growth as a guide to the company’s future.
*1 Scope 1 includes all direct greenhouse gas emissions, such as primary energy sources consumed directly due to a company's activities. Scope 2 comprises the indirect greenhouse gas emissions caused by consumed secondary energy sources, such as electricity, heating or cooling energy in buildings, electric vehicles and other assets. Scope 3 refers to other indirect greenhouse gas emissions of the assessed company. This includes, for example, the purchase of goods and services, waste disposal, wastewater, business travel and employee commuting.