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Adaptation to Global Warming

Analysis of risks and market needs

Based on the results of the analysis in step 1, we identify when and what risks will occur for the NEC Group, and what the subsequent needs of the market will be. We also study the priority order of countermeasures, based on the likelihood of risk occurrence and seriousness of impact.
Some of the findings are presented below.

Phenomenon/PredictionRiskAdaptation
MeasuresOpportunities
Increase in flood damage
  • Business maintenance and continuation (supply chain, etc.)
  • Assessment of danger/risk level. In the case of new locations, take this point into consideration.
  • In the case of existing facilities, consider relocating.
  • Needs for disaster-proof PCs and communication equipment
Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Business size restrictions
  • Emission limits
  • Introduction of carbon tax
  • Rapid and drastic strengthening of regulations concerning power consumption of IT devices
  • Collection and analysis of information regarding extent of regulatory tightening and information on domestic and overseas stores. Proactive development of technologies.
  • New business model/work style needs
  • Expansion of emission control solutions
  • Super-energy-saving technology (risk) needs
Increase in greenhouse gasses
  • Regulation regarding use of fossil fuels
  • Review of materials and designs
  
  • Bioplastic material needs
  • Expansion of reuse business
Water shortages
  • Limitation on water use during production activities
  • Increase in water use-related costs
    
Increase in disasters
  • Increase in insurance premiums
  • Appointment of abnormal weather countermeasure managers
  • Improvement of disaster and crime prevention, and study and strengthening of response systems
  • Needs for disaster-proof PCs and communication equipment