Risks Related to Factory Accidents, Natural Disasters and Business Continuity
First written in FY2016. 13 of 18 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
Mitsui Chemicals moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2020).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 69 of 111 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker remained weak due to lower demand for downstream products and the impact of extensive scheduled maintenance.」
Extensive scheduled maintenance of plant facilities and lower downstream demand were reflected in the fiscal-year results as low utilization of the naphtha cracker. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker remained weak due to lower demand for downstream products and the impact of extensive scheduled maintenance.」
The decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate was reflected in results due to extensive scheduled maintenance of plant facilities and lower downstream demand. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although the restart of production at the ethylene plant, which had been shut down for scheduled maintenance, was delayed,」
A delay in restarting production at plant facilities occurred, and business continuity and operating risks were reflected in results as a decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「As of the present time, the operation of major production facilities at the company's various business locations has not been affected.」
The company states that, as of the current quarter, plant accidents, natural disasters and other such events have not affected the operation of major production facilities. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six months ended the second quarter, there were no new business or other risks, and no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks related to plant accidents, natural disasters, transportation and storage accidents, and business continuity. - FY2021-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant, but remained generally at a high level.」
Equipment trouble at a plant occurred, and the plant accident and business continuity risk was reflected in results as a decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate. - FY2020MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant and a typhoon.」
The decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate caused by equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant and a typhoon was reflected in the fiscal-year results. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant and the impact of a typhoon, but remained generally at a high level.」
In addition to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant, a typhoon also had an impact, which was reflected in operations as a decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate. - FY2020-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant and the impact of a typhoon, but remained generally at a high level.」
In addition to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant, a typhoon also had an impact, which was reflected in operations as a decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to equipment trouble at the Ichihara Plant, but remained generally at a high level.」
Equipment trouble occurred at the Ichihara Plant, resulting in an operational impact in the form of a decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「Following the fire at the utilities plant at the Osaka Plant in June 2018, the company worked to restore operations promptly and resumed operations in August.」
The fire at the Osaka Plant occurred, but operations resumed in August following restoration work. A fire-related loss of ¥7.476 billion was recognized. - FY2019-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to the fire at the utilities plant at the Osaka Plant, but remained generally at a high level.」
The impact of the fire at the utilities plant at the Osaka Plant continued into the current third quarter, and the decline in the operating rate was reported. The quarterly consolidated income statement recorded a fire-related loss of ¥6.261 billion. - FY2019-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「The operating rate of the naphtha cracker declined from the cumulative consolidated period of the same quarter of the previous year due to the fire at the utilities plant at the Osaka Plant, but remained generally at a high level.」
The impact of the fire at the utilities plant at the Osaka Plant continued into the current second quarter, with the decline in the naphtha cracker's operating rate and a fire-related loss of ¥1.501 billion reported. - FY2018MaterialisedAnnual report
「On 21 June 2018, a fire occurred during repair work at a utilities plant undergoing scheduled maintenance at the company's Osaka Plant.」
A fire at the Osaka Plant occurred after the filing date, and identifying the cause, implementing measures to prevent recurrence, and carrying out restoration work were listed as future actions. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, there is a risk of unforeseen events, including damage to production facilities caused by large-scale earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters, accidents at plants, and accidents during product transportation or storage at external warehouses.」
Risks of plant accidents, natural disasters, transportation and storage accidents, and business continuity remain. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is a risk of unforeseen events, including damage to production facilities caused by large-scale earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters, accidents at plants, and accidents during product transportation or storage at external warehouses.」
The company listed promoting OHSAS18001 certification and formulating a business continuity plan as countermeasures.