Initiatives for Energy, Water, Waste and Chemicals

Energy Saving Initiatives

In 2010, we established an Energy Conservation Promotion Committee that meets once a month. The committee has set a target of reducing energy use per base unit by 1% or more every year, and is working on energy conservation initiatives based on Japan's Act on the Rational Use of Energy.

The solar power generation system installed at our Home Office's 3rd Factory (located in Sakaki-machi, Nagano Prefecture), which was completed in 2016, provides about 60% of the power used by the plant.　Furthermore, a solar power generation system was also installed at the Aoki Plant (located in Aoki-mura, Nagano Prefecture), which was completed in 2023, further advancing our supply of electricity from renewable sources. Both the Home Office Plant and the Aoki Plant cover the majority of their electricity consumption with solar power generation, and in conjunction with CO2-free electricity, procure 100% of their electricity from renewable energy.

In addition, we are working to reduce power consumption by using LED lighting and automatic controls in our factories. Due to these energy-saving initiatives, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) performed a Business Classification Evaluation, and we have been certified as an excellent energy-saving business operator (S class) as a result. This was done under a METI program that periodically reports on factories and business sites under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy.

Initiatives to Reduce Water Use and Wastewater

Recognizing that water is a finite resource, we comply with laws and regulations and strive to use water appropriately and efficiently. In addition, to reduce our environmental impact, we have installed wastewater treatment systems and are working to properly manage and reduce the amount of water discharged from our plants.

Water Use (ESG Data)

Initiatives to Reduce Waste

Recognizing the environmental impact of contaminants in waste, we are working on ways to effectively manage and treat waste that follow all laws and regulations, and we practice the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle).

Generation of waste (ESG data)

Management of Chemical Substances

1. Initiatives at the Home Office

To prevent environmental pollution, we measure all emissions of chemical substances, such as those subject to PRTR regulations, as well as the VOCs used in our factories. To create products that are environmentally and socially friendly, we have established a management system that complies with all global regulations, including the REACH regulation (the EU's Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) and the RoHS (the EU’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.

2. Initiatives at our subsidiary in China

Takeuchi Qingdao Mfg. Co. Ltd., located in Qingdao, China, is a manufacturing subsidiary of the Takeuchi Group. At the Qingdao Factory, we have installed equipment to comply with local environmental laws and regulations, and have fully implemented all necessary measures.

• Equipment installed and measures implemented at the Qingdao Factory
• Installed VOC incineration and welding exhaust systems
• Installed an online paint VOC measurement system
• Obtained a pollutant emissions permit