Developing products in harmony with the global environment
First written in FY2017. 8 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
36 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The GREENSIZER® series has been adopted as a plasticizer for PVC, and we will proceed with scale-up toward mass production. In addition, ISCC certification has been completed for SANSOCIZER® DL911P, a high-heat-resistance plasticizer used in automotive applications, and we aim to promote its adoption in Japan and overseas as an environmentally friendly grade.」
For environmentally friendly products, GREENSIZER has progressed to adoption and preparation for mass production, while SANSOCIZER has progressed to the completion of ISCC certification and the market rollout stage. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「To date, we have successfully developed products such as biomass-derived plasticizers and ester oils that perform as well as or better than petrochemical-derived products, and customer evaluations are progressing.」
For environmentally friendly products, the company reports successful development of biomass-derived plasticizers and ester oils and progress in customer evaluations. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to the biomass-derived cosmetic ingredient RICANATURA, we developed the biomass-derived lubricant NGELUB and the biomass plasticizer GREENSIZER, and are providing samples to users in various fields.」
The policy on environmentally friendly products is progressing to the development of 3 brands of cosmetic ingredients, lubricants and plasticizers and the provision of samples to users. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in developing new businesses, we are focusing on the biomass business. We will grow 3 brands, including the biomass-derived cosmetic ingredient RICANATURA, which contributes to solving environmental issues, the biomass-derived lubricant NGELUB and the biomass plasticizer GREENSIZER.」
The policy on environmentally friendly products is taking concrete form as a growth strategy for the biomass business covering 3 brands of cosmetic ingredients, lubricants and plasticizers. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in developing new businesses, we developed the biomass-derived cosmetic ingredient RICANATURA, which contributes to solving environmental issues. In addition to plant-derived emollients with excellent compatibility and feel, we will focus on expanding sales as an alternative to volatile silicones.」
The policy on environmentally friendly products is progressing toward concrete product development and sales expansion through the biomass-derived cosmetic ingredient RICANATURA. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In June 2022, the company launched the new nucleating agent RiKACRYSTA, which contributes to shorter molding cycle times for polyolefin resins and delivers energy savings. It is also working to convert petrochemical-derived products to biomass-based products, including ester oils derived 100% from biomass.」
The policy of developing environmentally friendly products has expanded from launching nucleating agents to converting petrochemical-derived products to biomass-based products, including 100% biomass-derived ester oils. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To reduce the environmental impact of our business activities, we began procuring renewable energy and are reforming our R&D processes, including by concentrating development resources in fields that address environmental issues.」
Continuing renewable energy procurement, the concentration of development resources in environmental fields and R&D process reform. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To reduce the environmental impact of our business activities, we began procuring renewable energy and are reforming our R&D processes, including by concentrating development resources in fields that address environmental issues. In June 2022, we developed and launched a new nucleating agent that contributes to shorter cycle times for polyolefin resins and leads to energy savings.」
The policy of developing environmentally friendly products is taking concrete form through the start of renewable energy procurement, the concentration of development resources in environmental fields and the launch of an energy-saving nucleating agent. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We are advancing product development aimed at solving environmental issues and achieving coexistence with the global environment.」
Continuing the policy of developing products aimed at solving environmental issues and achieving coexistence with the global environment. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the Kyoto R&D Center, which opened in May this year, the company is developing biomass plasticizers and 100% plant-derived ester oils to strengthen its approach to environmental issues.」
The policy on environmentally friendly products is taking concrete form through the development of biomass plasticizers and plant-derived ester oils at the Kyoto R&D Center. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under the concept of addressing issues involving the environment, society and people (life), we expanded our acquisition of RSPO certification, which promotes the sustainable production and use of palm oil, while focusing on exploring biomass-derived raw materials and expanding sales of high-value-added products.」
Continuing the policy concerning environmentally friendly products and raw materials through sustainable palm oil, RSPO certification and the exploration of biomass-derived raw materials. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「For oleochemical products, we are focusing on developing environmentally friendly products using non-petroleum-based natural raw materials and advancing R&D closely aligned with customer needs.」
Continuing the policy of developing environmentally friendly products using non-petroleum-based natural raw materials. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「For oleochemical products, we are focusing on developing environmentally friendly products using non-petroleum-based natural raw materials and advancing R&D closely aligned with customer needs.」
Continuing the policy of developing environmentally friendly products using non-petroleum-based natural raw materials. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We will pursue cutting-edge science and technology and develop products that are in harmony with the global environment.」
For the first time, the company explicitly identifies the development of environmentally compatible products as a management principle.