Climate Change, Waste Reduction and Waste Plastic Recycling
First written in FY2022. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
63 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Specific initiatives to reduce GHG emissions include: ① replacing energy-intensive equipment such as boilers, substation equipment, pumps and heat exchangers with high-efficiency equipment; ② improving energy efficiency by raising production efficiency through improvements to product manufacturing methods and equipment; ③ introducing solar power generation; ④ converting company-wide lighting to LED and replacing air conditioners and other equipment with high-efficiency models; and ⑤ reviewing energy sources, including renewable energy, among other measures.」
The company added a review of energy sources and improved the efficiency of air-conditioning equipment to its specific GHG reduction measures. Although the reduction target was achieved in fiscal 2025, emissions are expected to increase from the previous fiscal year due to higher production volumes. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of sustainable products; development of biodegradable and biomass-based plasticizers; research into the use of recycled plastics, including the reuse of waste optical resin lenses; and development of high-performance insulating materials for motors used in BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs and other vehicles」
In addition to its existing climate and resource-circulation initiatives, the new medium-term management plan identified biodegradable and biomass-based plasticizers, the reuse of waste plastics and high-performance insulating materials as specific development targets. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Specific initiatives to reduce GHG emissions include: ① replacing energy-intensive equipment such as boilers, substation equipment, pumps and heat exchangers with high-efficiency equipment; ② improving energy efficiency by raising production efficiency through improvements to product manufacturing methods and equipment; ③ introducing solar power generation; and ④ converting company-wide lighting to LED.」
Under the SBT Promotion Committee, the company has specified reduction measures including replacing equipment with high-efficiency equipment, improving manufacturing methods, introducing solar power generation and converting lighting to LED. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Specific initiatives to reduce GHG emissions include: ① replacing energy-intensive equipment such as boilers, substation equipment, pumps and heat exchangers with high-efficiency equipment; ② improving energy efficiency by raising production efficiency through improvements to product manufacturing methods and equipment; ③ introducing solar power generation; and ④ converting company-wide lighting to LED.」
Regarding climate change initiatives, the company disclosed specific measures including establishing an SBT Promotion Committee, installing high-efficiency equipment, improving manufacturing methods, introducing solar power generation and converting lighting to LED. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Beginning with initiatives to address climate change issues, including the reduction of greenhouse gases such as CO₂, we will work to reduce waste, lower our environmental impact and recycle waste plastics, and will appropriately disclose our progress.」
The new medium-term management plan set out specific initiatives for the first time covering greenhouse gas reduction, waste reduction, lower environmental impact, waste plastic recycling and disclosure of progress.