Adapting to carbon neutrality and carbon negativity
First written in FY2022. 5 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「On 20 February 2026, the Gifu Plant was certified by Gifu Prefecture as a “Gifu Decarbonization Excellence Business Operator.”」
There was concrete progress in adapting to decarbonization and contributing to the environment, with the Gifu Plant receiving a local-government certification as an outstanding decarbonization business operator. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to recycling conventional products to reduce CO2 emissions, we applied for a permit to operate as an intermediate waste disposal business so that the Gifu Plant can also recycle water-repellent-treated products.」
In addition to the GHG reduction targets and the 27% reduction from fiscal 2013 levels, applied for an intermediate waste disposal business permit to recycle water-repellent-treated products. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「・We will strive to reduce GHG emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030.・We will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.」
Newly specified the deadline and quantitative targets of a 46% reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, and also disclosed that Scope 1 and 2 emissions had been reduced by 27% from fiscal 2013 levels. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「“Dipalite-E,” a calcium silicate insulation material using rice husks as fuel and a raw material, is a low-carbon product that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions compared with conventional products. In November 2022, it became the first calcium silicate insulation material made from biomass to obtain JIS A9510 (Inorganic Porous Thermal Insulation Materials) certification.」
The low-carbon product “Dipalite-E” obtained JIS certification, marking concrete progress in the decarbonization and environmental initiatives business. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Regarding carbon neutrality and carbon negativity, we will assess their impact on existing businesses based on information from stakeholders and others, and adapt to the changes.」
For the first time, explicitly stated the policy of assessing the impact of progress toward decarbonization on existing businesses and adapting the business based on information.