Material Issues
MITSUI E&S Group seeks to enhance its corporate value by contributing to solutions to social issues through its business activities. To accelerate activities solving social issues, we have defined the material issues related to sustainability that we should prioritize, as well as our medium- and long-term goals.
Japan relies on maritime transport for over 99% (by weight) of its trade volume, and ships and container terminals occupy a crucial part of social infrastructure. Our core products, marine propulsion systems and port logistics systems, which hold a high market share domestically, contribute to addressing social issues in the maritime logistics field through environmentally friendly products, automation, and systemization.
Material Issues 01: Creating a decarbonized society
Relevant Targets of SDGs
Social Background
In the global trend towards decarbonization, the International Maritime Organization(IMO), a United Nations agency, officially decided in July 2023 to set the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping to "net zero
by around 2050." Also domestically, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is promoting the formation of Carbon Neutral Ports (CNP) to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society by considering decarbonization in ports.
GHG emissions from international shipping and reduction targets
Targets in FY2030
Target 01
Through cumulative sales and operation units from 2022 to 2030 of environmentally friendly products onto the market CO2
reductions:
-10 million t-CO2/year or more
Target 02
CO2 emissions reductions from production activities through expansion of green power:
-10 thousand t-CO2/year or more
Through cumulative sales and operation units of environmentally
friendly products onto the market CO2 reductions
Green Strategy Initiatives
MITSUI E&S Group has adopted a green strategy and is committed to the decarbonization of our core business products. In the field of marine propulsion systems, we are developing new fuel engines that utilize hydrogen and ammonia. In the port logistics sector,we are advancing the development of hydrogen-powered cranes that contribute to the creation of a carbon-neutral port.
Material Issues 02 : Resolving issues of a society with a shrinking population
Relevant Targets of SDGs
Social Background
Japan’s total population is projected to drop below 100 million in the 2050s, with the working-age population set to drop to around 50% of the total population in the future. For this reason, to maintain production activities it will be necessary to promote the active participation of women, elderly people,and foreigner in society, further utilize artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and similar technologies, and pursue initiatives to automate tasks.
Change in Population Composition
Source: Produced by MITSUI E&S based on Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, National Census; National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, Population Projections for Japan (2017 estimate): “Median birth and median death projections (population as of October 1 each year
Targets in FY2030
Target
Cumulative sales and operation units of portrelated products automation and systematization from 2022 to 2030:
1,000 units or more
Various systems such as remote control
- Transtainer®,
- Remote Control Portainer®
- CTMS*, etc.
*Container Terminal Management System
Cumulative sales and operation units of portrelated products automation and systematization
Digital Strategy Initiatives
MITSUI E&S Group has adopted a digital strategy and provides digital technology-based services essential for addressing the challenges of a shrinking population. In the field of marine propulsion systems, we are developing remote monitoring solutions. In the port logistics sector, we are advancing the development of remote and automated cranes, including Terminal Operation Systems (TOS), Remote Monitoring Systems, and the application of drone inspection systems for infrastructure facilities.