Initiatives in Alternative Materials and Material Recycling
First written in FY2023. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「rCB (recycled carbon black) derived from waste tires is attracting attention as a new material combining environmental value, through its contribution to CO₂ reduction and the realization of a circular economy, with economic rationality, and demand is growing worldwide. Lignin, a component accounting for approximately 20–35% of total wood, is also seeing its range of applications and potential expand significantly as an environmentally friendly, high-performance material that can replace petroleum-derived materials. The Company has a track record of supplying this market」
For the alternative materials and material recycling theme, the Company identified rCB and lignin as specific growth markets and areas in which it has a track record of deliveries. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「① Through 2030: initiatives involving alternative materials and material recycling」
As a materiality related to technological contributions to a sustainable global environment, the Company set a goal of pursuing initiatives involving alternative materials and material recycling through 2030.