Social Impact of Business Activities in Our Energy Value Chain and Our Efforts toward Sustainability

Social Impact of Business Activities in Our Energy Value Chain and Our Efforts toward Sustainability

The Daigas Group procures natural gas, which is highly environmental and stable energy source, from overseas suppliers, and provides gas to about 5,026,000 customers and electricity to about 1,613,000 customers, both mainly in the Kansai Region. The Group ensures the safety of customers and gives them peace of mind by procuring natural gas in a stable manner and building a solid security and accident-prevention system.

  • * In April 2022, Osaka Gas Network Co., Ltd. took over the city gas pipeline business of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Identified Important Aspects and Its KPIs to Be Pursued Through Value-Chain

The Daigas Group has identified material aspects (materiality) of its business and KPIs to be pursued as part of its efforts to grasp and manage the possible effects of its business activities on the environment and society, with a view toward creating a sustainable society.

GRI Standard Items Corresponding to Materiality Indicators
  • 416 Customer Health and Safety
  • 302305 Energy / Emissions
  • 413 Local Communities
  • 418 Customer Privacy
  • 308414 Supplier Assessment
  • 307 Environmental Compliance
  • 419 Socioeconomic Compliance
  • 405 Diversity and Equal Opportunity
  • 404Training and education

(As of March 31, 2022)

 
LNG Value Chain
Electricity Value Chain
Mining

In recent years, expectations are turning more toward natural gas. Under these circumstances, Osaka Gas has been working to diversify the sources from which natural gas is procured. The Company has also been participating in gas field development. By doing so, we are striving to establish a system to procure LNG at reasonable prices and in a stable manner.

Major Issues to be Tackled
Global environment

・Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) associated with
energy consumption involved in drilling of resources

・Environmental nuisance and troubles caused during mining of resources

・Impact on biodiversity in neighborhoods

・Recognizing the risks and opportunities of climate change

Business partners

・Safety, sanitary conditions and human rights of workers employed by resource suppliers

Transport

The Daigas Group efficiently operates LNG tankers it owns and those owned by other companies with the aim of ensuring safer and steady LNG transportation.

Approx. 12,443thousand tons/year Amount of LNG handled (including fuel used for power generation and wholesale)
Major Issues to be Tackled
Global environment

・Emissions of GHG associated with energy consumption involved in operations of LNG tankers

・Environmental problems caused during operations of LNG tankers

・Impact of ballast water used by LNG tankers on biodiversity

・Recognizing the risks and opportunities of climate change

Business partners

・Safety, sanitary conditions and human rights of crewmen working at LNG tankers

Production and power generation

LNG terminals are a vital component of the LNG business. Osaka Gas has established a robust LNG processing system to secure stable supply of city gas to its customers.

2 locations Number of LNG terminals

Daigas Group engages in the electricity generation business using various power sources it owns, including thermal power generations, gas cogeneration systems and renewable energy sources. The Group makes efforts to ensure stable and safe electricity generation.

Approx. 2,490thousand kW* Power generation capacity owned by the Daigas Group is included but plants not yet in operation are excluded.
Major Issues to be Tackled
Global environment

・Emissions of GHG associated with energy consumption and power generation at LNG terminals and electric power plants

・Recognizing the risks and opportunities of climate change

Local communities
Customers

・Safety in the neighborhoods of LNG terminals and power plants

・Production- and power-generation-related problems caused by natural disasters

Employees
Business partners

・Safety, sanitary conditions and human rights of employees working at sites

Employees

・Worker training/education and improvement of the work environment

・Promotion of diversity

Supply and transmission (using the power company's transmission and distribution network)

To ensure stable city gas supply, Osaka Gas has been renovating processing facilities and building gas pipeline networks in accordance with meticulous plans. We have established a solid system in order that we can exercise safety and security measures 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in response to any emergency.

  • * In April 2022, Osaka Gas Network Co., Ltd. took over the city gas pipeline business of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
63,000 km* Total length of gas pipelines * Approx. 62,800 km out of 63,300 km is managed by Osaka Gas Network Co., Ltd.

The Group provides electricity to its customers, using power transmission and distribution networks operated by Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. or other companies, which means that the service quality and reliability will remain the same as before. The Daigas Group has established a solid electricity supply system whereby power supply will not be suspended even if problems occur at power plants operated by the Group.

Major Issues to be Tackled
Global environment

Excavated soil discharged during the laying of gas pipes

・Recognizing the risks and opportunities of climate change

Local communities
Customers

・Supply problems caused by natural disasters

Employees
Business partners

・Safety, sanitary conditions and human rights of employees working at sites

Employees

・Worker training/education and improvement of the work environment

・Promotion of diversity

Sale and consumption

Osaka Gas is committed to promoting further energy saving by its gas appliances. Osaka Gas is also dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions and saving energy by providing highly efficient air-conditioning systems and cogeneration systems to its business and industrial customers.

Approx. 5,026thousand customers Number of customers receiving gas from Osaka Gas

Daigas Group currently provides electricity to customers in the six prefectures of the Kansai region, and Fukui, Mie and Gifu prefectures in central Japan.

Approx. 1,613thousand customers Number of customers receiving low-voltage electricity
Major Issues to be Tackled
Global environment
Customers

・GHG emissions associated with gas consumption at customer sites

・Recognizing the risks and opportunities of climate change

Customers

・Accidents at customer sites due to usage of gas equipment without safety mechanisms

・Provision of appropriate information regarding products, services and rates

・Protection of personal information of customers

Local communities

・Contribution to local communities via educational support

Employees
Business partners

・Safety, sanitary conditions and human rights of employees working at sites

Employees

・Worker training/education and improvement of the work environment

・Promotion of diversity


Sustainability of
the Daigas Group
President's Commitment Transition Finance
Values and Sustainability Promotion of the Daigas Group
Daigas Group's Values Daigas Group Charter of Business Conduct and Management Policy Daigas Group Code of Business Conduct Sustainability Promotion System and Management Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives the Daigas Group Participates In Commendation from the Outside
Sustainability Management and Value Creation Process
Value Creation Process of the Daigas Group Long-Term Management Vision 2030 Medium-Term Management Plan 2023 Daigas Group Carbon Neutral Vision
Actions on Materiality
Materiality of the Daigas Group Materiality Review Cycle Creating Value for Customers
(Charter I)
Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society
(Charter Ⅱ)
Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ) Respecting Human Rights
(Charter IV)
Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V) Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Risk Management Compliance Messages from Outside Directors
Value Chain and Sustainability
Consideration for the Value Chain and Stakeholders Social Impact of Business Activities in Our Energy Value Chain and Our Efforts toward Sustainability
Daigas Group's Efforts for SDGs
Special Features: Co-create Value for a Sustainable Future - Initiatives to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Back Numbers of Special Features
FY2022 Activities Report
Creating Value for Customers (Charter I)
Charter I Index Management for Creating Value for Customers Safety and Security 1:
Procurement Stage
Safety and Security 2:
Processing Stage
Safety and Security 3:
Distribution Stage
Safety and Security 4:
Consumption Stage
Incorporating Customer Opinions Proposing New Value
Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society (Charter Ⅱ)
Charter Ⅱ Index Management toward Contributing to the Sustainability of the Environment and Society Environmental Management Environmental Management: Indicators, Targets and Results Actions for Climate Change: Recognition of and Action on Risks and Opportunities Actions for Climate Change: Method to Evaluate Effects of CO2 Emissions Reduction Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Business Activities Actions for Climate Change: Working to Reduce CO2 Emissions at Customer Sites Efforts in Resource Recycling Conserving Biodiversity Developing Environmental Technologies Addressing Environmental Risk Promotion of Green Purchasing Environmental Communication
Engaging with and Contributing to Society (Charter Ⅲ)
Charter Ⅲ Index Management of Engagement with and Contribution to Society Activities for Promoting Communication with Society Corporate Volunteering Activities under the Small Light Campaign Social Contribution Activities Activities at Osaka Gas' Foundations
Respecting Human Rights (Charter IV)
Charter IV Index Status of Management regarding Respect for Human Rights Human Rights Due Diligence Action on Human Rights
Complying with Laws and Regulations (Charter V)
Charter V Index Management for Complying with Laws and Regulations Compliance Promotion Efforts Efforts for Protection of Personal Information Information Security Consultations and Reports from Partner Companies
Providing Work Environment That Supports Employees’ Personal Growth (Charter VI)
Charter VI Index Status of Management to Support Employees' Personal Growth Employment Acceptance of Diversity Balancing Work and Family Human Resource Development and Rewards Communication Between Employees and Company Improving Occupational Health and Safety
Reporting Guidance and Guidelines and ESG Data
Reporting Guidelines
ESG Data
Environmental Performance Data Social Data Governance Data
Reports
Policy on Reporting Sustainability Activities Third-Party Verification Download Sustainability Site Terminology Search by Purpose Course Taken Since the Company's Foundation Sustainability Site Map We Value Your Feedback Topics backnumber Osaka Gas in brief