Fujitsu Introduces Carbon Emission Data-Swap System for Suppliers, Set on Achieving Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040
Fujitsu's supplier collaboration initiative is proving to be a crucial element in its mission to reduce Scope 3 emissions and achieve its net-zero target by 2040. The heart of this initiative lies in the ESG Management Platform, a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the exchange of detailed Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data between Fujitsu and its suppliers.
This increased transparency allows for a more accurate tracking of CO2 emissions within the supply chain, supporting the development of targeted decarbonization action plans. Key aspects demonstrating the effectiveness of this initiative include:
- **Scope 3 Emissions Visibility:** Suppliers account for 27% of Fujitsu Group’s total emissions in FY2023. By collaborating closely with these suppliers, Fujitsu gains clearer visibility into emissions sources across its value chain.
- **Supplier Engagement:** The platform’s compliance with global (PACT) and Japanese standards, combined with robust security features, addresses suppliers' concerns about sharing sensitive environmental data. This encourages wider participation and fosters trust for joint decarbonization efforts.
- **Data-Driven Decarbonization:** The exchange of precise, standardized CO2 data enables Fujitsu and its suppliers to analyze emission hotspots and formulate effective reduction strategies, representing a meaningful step toward carbon neutrality across the supply chain.
- **Collaborative Progress:** While the initiative is described as a "small but good step forward," it marks a significant improvement in the joint efforts between Fujitsu and its suppliers to reduce emissions, indicating promising progress toward meeting the ambitious 2040 net-zero goal.
The initiative involves collaborating with twelve global suppliers to exchange PCF data. Initially, there was pushback from suppliers due to the complexity of the calculation method and the unavailability of data. However, after education and explanation about the need for data and potential benefits, twelve suppliers eventually agreed to participate in the platform's launch.
Japanese suppliers, in particular, needed support transitioning from organization-based emissions calculations to product-based PCF models, which the platform provides. The system is fully compliant with international PACT Methodology and Japan's Green x Digital Consortium standards.
The ESG Management Platform includes a PCF calculator, API integration, and a centralized update feature for adjusting methodologies automatically as regulations change. Fujitsu has adopted PCFs to measure CO2 emissions at the product level.
Ajima, the head of Fujitsu's sustainability efforts, sees this as just the beginning and hopes to accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero by 2040. The initiative aims to advance Fujitsu's net-zero target across its entire value chain by 2040.
PCFs are increasingly seen as a more accurate alternative to traditional methods, especially when paired with the PACT Methodology. Fujitsu's approach demonstrates a practical and scalable model for managing and reducing supply chain emissions effectively.
- The increased visibility into Scope 3 emissions, provided by Fujitsu's collaboration with twelve global suppliers, enables a more accurate monitoring of CO2 emissions across its value chain.
- The robust security features and adherence to international standards within the ESG Management Platform encourages a wider participation from suppliers, fostering trust for joint decarbonization efforts.
- The exchange of precise, standardized CO2 data between Fujitsu and its suppliers, facilitated by the platform's PCF calculator and API integration, allows for the analysis of emission hotspots and formulation of effective reduction strategies.
- Ajima, head of Fujitsu's sustainability efforts, sees this initiative as a stepping stone towards accelerating efforts to achieve net-zero by 2040, aiming to advance Fujitsu's net-zero target across its entire value chain through science, technology, and environmental-science-driven strategies.
