We Have Received Third-party Assurances of Numeric Values

In fiscal 2024, the Group received third-party assurances from Japan Audit and Certification Organization for Environment and Quality (JACO) for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories 1, 4, and 11. These account for 98.8% of total emissions from the entire Group.In addition, from this fiscal year, we have received third-party guarantees for Energy consumption, and are striving to disclose more reliable data. We will continue to promote engagement with our investees based on reliable data and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification

Assurance of conformity：

ISO 14064 3:2019 ; Greenhouse gases Part 3:
Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements

 

Evaluation Assurance Level：

limited assurance

 

Information subject to assurance:  
Energy consumption, GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 and Scope 3 categories 1, 4, and 11)

Range of assurance:

 Japan (Joshin Denki Co., Ltd. and subsidiaries in Japan; stores, logistics sites, etc.)

Summary of Verification

JACO conducted verification in accordance with ISO 14064 3:2019 ; Greenhouse gases Part 3:Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of g reenh ou se gas statements .

  • Hearing or document inquiries to the Organization’s officials who are responsible for identifying and accounting greenhouse gas emissions;
  • Evaluation of the inform ation data) used to d etermine t he greenhou se gas emissions, the method of applying the calc u l ation criteria, the method of measuring the data and the assumptions adopted by the company , and examination of description of the GHG report ; and
  • Verification by samp li ng in order to confirm ac curacy of G HG emissions.

Environmental Performance Data Independent Verification

Assurance of conformity：

JACO verification standards in accordance with International Assurance Business Standard (ISAE) 3000.

 

Evaluation Assurance Level：

limited assurance

 

Information subject to assurance:  
The Environmental Performance Data of business activities in the Organization’s 260 sites as of March 31, 2025:
- Total fuel consumption
- Total electricity usage
- Renewable energy
- Non-renewable energy
- Total energy usage

Range of assurance:

 Japan (Joshin Denki Co., Ltd. and subsidiaries in Japan; stores, logistics sites, etc.)

Summary of Verification

With regard to the following Environmental Performance Data for the fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) reported by the Organization, verification was conducted.

Verification scope

Sampling sites

The Environmental Performance Data of business activities in the Organization’s 260 sites as of March 31, 2025:

- Total fuel consumption

- Total electricity usage

- Renewable energy

- Non-renewable energy

- Total energy usage

Sites visited: 2 sites
Verification was conducted based on confirmation of related documents formulated, interviews with or inquiries to the responsible persons and persons in charge, confirmation of the method of obtaining data, and comparison between the reported data and its supporting documented information (evidence).


Data sampling sites: 17 sites
Verification was conducted based on comparison between the reported data and its supporting documented information (evidence).

Independent Verification Report

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Verification Report

Environmental Performance Data
Independent Verification Report