Business Activities in Harmony with the Global Environment
First written in FY2016. 9 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The roadmap sets out a policy to shut down all 3 coal boilers at the Mishima Mill, the company's main plant, by fiscal 2050. In addition to promoting the conversion of fuel sources to renewable energy and low-carbon fuels such as LNG and advancing energy conservation, the company will reduce CO2 emissions across the region by introducing recycling boilers fueled by waste and other materials generated locally.」
The company continues to target a 46% reduction in fossil-fuel-derived CO2 emissions in fiscal 2030 and carbon neutrality in fiscal 2050, and disclosed a 17.4% reduction in fiscal 2024 and a 9.0% reduction in domestic Scope 3 Categories 1 and 4. - 2026-05-29RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「To achieve carbon neutrality in fiscal 2050, we have set a target of reducing fossil-fuel-derived CO₂ emissions by 46% from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2030.」
The company reaffirmed its carbon-neutrality target and its CO₂ reduction target for fiscal 2030. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We plan to construct power generation facilities capable of using high-chlorine fuels at the Mishima Mill and shut down 1 of the 3 coal boilers currently in operation.」
On 7 October 2025, the company decided to construct power generation facilities capable of using high-chlorine fuels. The facilities will have an evaporation capacity of 130 t/h and are scheduled for completion in March 2031, with a planned investment of ¥27.2 billion and government support of up to ¥8.0 billion. The plan was made concrete to convert waste into fuel and shut down 1 of the 3 coal boilers. This is an initiative related to the targets of reducing fossil-fuel-derived CO2 emissions by 46% in fiscal 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality in fiscal 2050. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「For Scope 3, additional targets were set to reduce emissions in domestic Categories 1 and 4 by 15% from fiscal 2022 levels.」
In addition to the existing targets of reducing fossil-fuel-derived CO2 emissions by 46% by fiscal 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality in 2050, the company added a target of reducing domestic Scope 3 Categories 1 and 4 by 15% from fiscal 2022 levels. The reduction achieved in fiscal 2023 was 11.6%. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「The roadmap sets out a policy to shut down all 3 coal boilers at the Mishima Mill, the company's main plant, by 2050. In addition to promoting the conversion of fuel sources to renewable energy and low-carbon fuels such as LNG and advancing energy conservation, the company will reduce CO2 emissions across the region by introducing recycling boilers fueled by waste and other materials generated locally, which are currently undergoing an environmental impact assessment.」
The long-term policy for reducing coal boilers was made more concrete through plans to shut down all 3 boilers at the Mishima Mill and convert to renewable energy, low-carbon fuels and recycling boilers. The company continues to target a 46% reduction in fossil-fuel-derived CO2 emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Last year, our group announced its support for the recommendations of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) and disclosed the four elements, “governance,” “strategy,” “risk management,” and “metrics and targets,” on its website in April 2022.」
The environmental policy was made more concrete through the targets of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030, support for the TCFD recommendations and disclosure of its four elements, a plan to shut down coal boilers at the Mishima Mill, and the establishment of a regional council. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「As part of the transition in fuel sources, we plan to install recycling power generation facilities fueled by biomass and waste by 2030 and reduce CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by, among other measures, shutting down one of the coal boilers at the Mishima Mill. We will also steadily promote energy conservation and expand carbon sinks through afforestation, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050.」
The existing environmental policy was translated into specific targets with deadlines and quantified goals: a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The black-liquor power generation facilities began commercial operation in July」
The black-liquor power generation facilities at the Mishima Mill began commercial operation in July 2020, bringing facilities measures for reducing environmental impact and utilizing energy into the operating stage. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Compared with laminated paper bonded with polypropylene or polyethylene, this environmentally friendly material can reduce the amount of plastic raw materials used to 30% or less of that used in our products.」
The company made concrete progress in the development and sale of plastic-alternative and environmentally friendly materials, including “Eripura Paper,” water- and oil-resistant “Eripura Plus,” heat-sealable oil-resistant paper, and paper with a biomass adhesive film tack coating. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We newly launched “Eripura Paper,” an environmentally friendly plastic-alternative material.」
As part of its initiatives for harmony with the environment, the company newly launched “Eripura Paper,” a plastic-alternative material. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The biomass power generation business using the FIT scheme is scheduled to start in July 2020.」
The company is proceeding with construction of biomass power generation facilities at the Mishima Mill and has reconfirmed its plan to start operations using the FIT scheme in July 2020. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Reduction of heavy fuel oil consumption by approximately 5,000 kL per year」
The company indicated the expected reduction in heavy fuel oil consumption following completion of the new fuel-production facilities planned for the Mishima Mill. Specific facilities measures to reduce environmental impact have been added. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「• Environmental initiatives: Start-up of biomass power generation using the FIT scheme (scheduled for July 2020); afforestation, effective use of difficult-to-process waste paper, waste reduction and other initiatives」
In addition to the existing policy of harmony with the environment, the company identified biomass power generation, afforestation, effective use of difficult-to-process waste paper and waste reduction as specific initiatives. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our group remains closest to the market and its customers, constantly and promptly responding accurately to the demands of the times, while sustaining steady, stable long-term growth and developing global business activities in harmony with the global environment.」
Global business activities in harmony with the global environment have been reiterated as part of the basic policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will develop business activities in harmony with the global environment and work to enhance corporate governance, with the aim of contributing to the development of society's living and cultural industries as a comprehensive paper-manufacturing corporate group trusted by shareholders, business partners, employees and local residents.」
Harmony with the environment is explicitly stated as part of the corporate group's basic vision.