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Hokuetsu Corp in the Paper Products industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 5.5; made up of an environmental score of 8.0, social score of 4.6 and governance score of 4.0.
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Peer Group Comparison
Rank | Company | SDG Transparency Score ⓘ | Performance |
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1 | Carton de Colombia SA | 8.0 | High |
1 | AMJ Land Holdings Ltd | 8.0 | High |
69 | Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd | 5.6 | High |
69 | Emami Paper Mills Ltd | 5.6 | High |
72 | Hokuetsu Corp | 5.5 | High |
73 | Awa Paper & Technological Company Inc | 5.3 | High |
73 | Glatfelter Corp | 5.3 | High |
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149 | Zhongmin Energy Co Ltd | 0.0 | Low |
149 | Zhydachivs'kyi Tseliulozno-Paperovyi Kombinat VAT | 0.0 | Low |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hokuetsu Corp have an accelerator or VC vehicle to help deliver innovation?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose current and historical energy intensity?
Does Hokuetsu Corp report the average age of the workforce?
Does Hokuetsu Corp reference operational or capital allocation in relation to climate change?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose its ethnicity pay gap?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose cybersecurity risks?
Does Hokuetsu Corp offer flexible work?
Does Hokuetsu Corp have a long term incentive (LTI) executive compensation plan based on a measure of return on capital?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose the number of employees in R&D functions?
Does Hokuetsu Corp conduct supply chain audits?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose incidents of non-compliance in relation to the health and safety impacts of products and services?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their cement production? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional cement making capacity')
Does Hokuetsu Corp conduct 360 degree staff reviews?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose the individual responsible for D&I?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose current and historical air emissions?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their coal usage? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional coal powered electricity generation')
Is executive remuneration linked to climate performance?
Does the Board describe its role in the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose current and / or historical scope 2 emissions?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose water use targets?
Does Hokuetsu Corp have careers partnerships with academic institutions?
Did Hokuetsu Corp have a product recall in the last two years?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose incidents of discrimination?
Does Hokuetsu Corp allow for Work Councils/Collective Agreements to be formed?
Has Hokuetsu Corp issued a profit warning in the past 24 months?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose parental leave metrics?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose climate scenario or pathway analysis?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose current and / or historical scope 1 emissions?
Are Operating Expesnses linked to emissions reduction?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose the pay ratio of women to men?
Does Hokuetsu Corp support suppliers with sustainability related research and development?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose the number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments?
Does Hokuetsu Corp reflect climate-related risks in its financial statements?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their carbon intensite energy assets? (for example: 'We have no current plans to carry out further drilling for oil,')
Is Hokuetsu Corp involved in embryonic stem cell research?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose GHG and Air Emissions intensity?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose its waste policy?
Does Hokuetsu Corp report according to TCFD requirements?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose its policies for bribery, corruption, whistle-blower, conflict of interest?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose energy use targets?
Does Hokuetsu Corp disclose its Renewable Energy targets?

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Does Hokuetsu Corp have a policy relating to cyber security?
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Hokuetsu Corporation manufactures and sells paper products in Japan, the United State, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Paper and Pulp Business, and Packaging and Paper Processing Business. The company offers printing and communication papers for books, magazines, catalogs, and brochures; and uncoated printing papers and colored wood-free papers. It also provides white paperboard, coated duplex board, cast coated paper, etc. for various packages, catalogs, POP advertising, and postcards, as well as the covers of publications and others. In addition, the company offers premium printing papers, fancy papers, communication papers, papers for industrial use, specialty processed products, specialty fiber boards, and others; decorative and functional papers; and wood products and glass fiber sheets. Further, it offers paper, food, and liquid package cartons containers, as well as confectionery boxes; processed paper for cosmetics and OTC pharmaceutical packaging; milk and drink cartons under the Tohei Pak brand name; and adhesive postcard papers, abrasive-coated base papers, chip carrier tape base paper, mark sheet paper, business forms, and communication media products. Additionally, the company engages in waste paper wholesale, construction, transportation, warehousing, investment, data processing service, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Hokuetsu Corporation in July 2018. Hokuetsu Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.