Environmental Initiatives
Environment
Society
Corporate Governance
Through Our Manufacturing
Our manufacturing is, in itself, a contribution to sustainability. Through not only the products we create but also environmentally conscious design, improved energy efficiency, and a diverse range of initiatives, we are committed to building a more sustainable future.
Propulsion Controller
Significantly smaller and lighter than previous models, contributing to energy savings
Railway Energy Storage System
Supports energy savings and safe railway transport by making effective use of regenerative power
Commuter Pass Issuing Machine
Improves convenience and reduces workload through the use of state-of-the-art ICT
In-Tyre-House Dynamo (ITHD)®
Contributes to the development of next-generation automobiles with its space-saving and low-noise design
Small Hydroelectric Power Generation Systems
Providing distributed power systems that utilize renewable energy
Operation Management System
Enhances transportation efficiency and user services through the provision of real-time location information
Initiatives to Prevent Global Warming
Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions
The Company is promoting energy conservation at each of its production bases and offices to reduce its CO2 emissions. At the production bases in particular, we are promoting power-saving and streamlining at production facilities. In addition, the Yokohama Plant uses solar power generation for peak shaving of power demands.
Yokohama Plant initiatives
Installation of a solar power generation system
We installed a solar power generation system (500 kW) on the roof of the Yokohama Plant in 2012. In recent years, the system has generated 600,000 to 650,000 kWh of electricity annually, all of which is consumed internally. This contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (equivalent to approximately 300 tons of CO2 per year) and curbing global warming.
Modal shift in logistics
The plant is expanding its shift of some outgoing customer shipments from truck transport to railway container transport, which places a smaller burden on the environment.
Shiga-Ryuo Plant initiatives
Revision of Equipment Operation
We promote the efficient use of energy through the revision of equipment operation. The duration of compressor operation was revised based on the conditions of use. And an automatic air conditioning control system was installed and the conditions of use were visualized. The air conditioning system's operating program was revised to reduce the duration of automatic operation.
Contribution to a nature-symbiotic society
We implemented initiatives to reduce environmental burden through those for the Shiga Biodiversity Initiative Certification System. (Obtained a two-star certification)
Initiatives for Control over Chemical Substances
Our company adequately controls volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted as a result of our business activities are adequately controlled and the amount of emission is monitored under the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR). We will further engage in the reduction of waste through such measures including using non-VOC materials and implementing recovery and reuse of solvents. PCB waste is also subject to adequate control, storage and disposal in accordance with Japan's Act on Special Measures concerning Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Wastes.
Please refer to our Integrated Report for the data.
Initiatives for Waste Reduction
Our company Works actively recycles waste produced through business activities. On the production floor, waste is thoroughly sorted for recycling and recycling methods are continuously studied for improvement, to both reduce and recycle industrial waste. Equipment development and design is carried out with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing energy and resource consumption.