Environment
Management Approach
Basic Policy
In keeping with our corporate philosophy, we at the Kaneka Group will contribute to realizing sustainable development and the enrichment of society by conserving resources and reducing environmental impacts at each stage of the entire product lifecycle.
Policy
Basic Policies for Responsible Care
- Protect the natural ecosystem and reduce environmental impact
Focusing on the impact of corporate activities on the global environment and the ecosystem, we endeavor to reduce environmental impact and promote resource conservation and energy saving throughout the lifecycle of products. - Offer safe products and information
We endeavor to offer products that are safe to distribute and use, and to provide adequate information on the products such as instructions on how to use and handle products correctly. - Develop products and technologies in consideration of the environment and safety
Upon the development of new products, we give consideration to the environment and safety throughout the lifecycle of the products to the greatest extent possible, and endeavor to develop products and technologies with low environmental impact. - Reduce waste and promote the recycling of plastics
We reduce waste associated with manufacturing and its processes. We actively develop technologies for the adequate disposal or recycling of plastic waste concerning our products in cooperation with relevant industries, and endeavor to dispose of and recycle waste in a proper manner. - Enhance process safety, disaster‒prevention, and occupational safety and health
Safety and disaster prevention constitute the foundations of the local community’s trust, and occupational health and safety are issues that need to be fulfilled by chemical companies. We persistently strive to make improvements in these areas. - Win public confidence
From the management to every employee, all our members shall act in compliance with laws, regulations, standards, etc. relating to environment and safety both at home and abroad. Our approach to Responsible Care as such shall be publicized accurately to the public, in hope of rightfully gaining public recognition and confidence.
Promotion System
When dealing with important matters relating to global environment protection, the Corporate Manufacturing Integrity Center, which is under direct presidential control, and the Global CSV (Quality Environment) Center take the lead role in sharing the issues with the Management Committee, the Plant Management Committee, and other relevant bodies and then formulating policies and measures.
With specific focus on carbon neutrality, we have established a DX & Carbon Neutral Committee under the control of the Engine of Sustainability Management to accelerate initiatives.
In our business activities, we are taking steps to reduce environmental impact and ensure appropriate chemical substance management and information disclosure, with the Global CSV (Quality Environment) Center playing the central role in environment conservation activities.
Meanwhile, toward realizing a sustainable society, we have set out the Basic Policies for Responsible Care under which we ensure strict observance of laws protecting human health and safety and rigorous compliance with environmental legislation such as the Air Pollution Control Act and the Water Pollution Control Act and the criteria set out in related agreements.
Internal auditing, ESG safety and quality inspections,
and other tools are used to confirm compliance and to
manage environmental impact and risk reduction.
Diagram of Promotion System
Targets and Performance
| Target | Fiscal 2022 performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity index (*1) | Average annual reduction of 1% or more | 90.5 (all parent manufacturing sites) (0.1% year-on-year increase) Five-year average decrease of 0.3% |
| CO2 emission intensity index (*2) |
Average annual reduction of 1% or more (fixed emissions factor) Estimated fiscal 2022 performance 91.4 (fiscal 2030 target 84.3) |
85.0 (all parent manufacturing sites) |
| Air and water pollution prevention | Strict compliance with standards set by Air Pollution Control Act/Water Pollution Control Act and with criteria agreed with local governments | |
| Chemical substance emissions reduction |
VOC emissions 1,800 tons or below |
Due to increased production volume and changes in product mix, VOC emissions, at 1,821 tons, were not on target |
| Waste reduction | Kaneka final landfill disposal rate: 0.2% or below Zero emissions at Kaneka and Group companies in Japan |
Kaneka final landfill disposal rate 0.038% Zero emissions achieved by Kaneka and Group companies in Japan based on final landfill disposal rate of 0.37% (*3) |
| Check legal compliance of waste disposal subcontractors | Visited disposal subcontractors where on-site survey was possible and carried out checklist-based inspection | |
*1 Energy intensity index: a value for energy intensity indexed against a value of 100 for fiscal 2013. The value is calculated by dividing manufacturing energy consumption by activity volume (all parent manufacturing site production volume).
*2 CO2 emission intensity index: a value for energy-origin CO2 emission intensity indexed against a value of 100 for fiscal 2013. The value is calculated by dividing energy-origin CO2 emissions by activity volume.
*3 Zero emissions (Kaneka definition): final landfill disposal volume less than 0.5% of total generated waste.
Environmental Management Systems
We operate based on ISO 14001 and Eco‒Action 21 environmental management systems, with the aim of reducing environmental impacts, preventing environmental problems, and responding quickly if any problems arise.
The ISO 14001 acquisition rate at Kaneka manufacturing sites is 100%.
ISO 14001 Certification
| Manufacturing Sites and Group Companies | Registration No. |
|---|---|
| Takasago Manufacturing Site | JCQA-E-0105 |
| Osaka Manufacturing Site | JCQA-E-0053 |
| Shiga Manufacturing Site | JCQA-E-0015 |
| Kashima Manufacturing Site | JCQA-E-0054 |
| Vienex Corporation | JSAE1511 |
| Osaka Synthetic Chemical Laboratories, Inc. | JCQA-E-0343 |
| Kaneka Solartech Corporation | JQA-EM6704 |
| Kanto Styrene Co., Ltd. | JEN-2024.0 |
| Sanvic Inc. | JMAQA-E841 |
| Showa Kaseikogyo Co., Ltd. Hanyu Headquarters Factory | E0062 |
| Cemedine Co., Ltd. Ibaraki Plant, Mie Plant | JCQA-E-0366 |
| Cemedine Co., Ltd. Kinuura Plant | 497791UM15 |
| Tatsuta Chemical Co., Ltd. Koga Plant | E2271 |
| Tochigi Kaneka Co., Ltd. | E2163 |
| Kaneka Belgium N.V. | 97 EMS 002g |
| Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka Innovative Fibers Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka Eperan Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka Paste Polymers Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka Apical Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka MS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | EMS00400 |
| Kaneka (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | EMS727351 |
Eco-Action 21 Certification
| Group Company | Certification and Registration No. |
|---|---|
| OLED Aomori Co., Ltd. | 0010329 |
| Kaneka Kanto Styrol Co., Ltd. | 0004259 |
| Kaneka Sun Spice Corporation | 0003556 |
| Kaneka Chubu Styrol Co., Ltd. | 0006600 |
| Kaneka Nishinippon Styrol Co., Ltd. Headquarters, Saga Plant, Kagoshima Plant, Nagasaki Plant, and Hiroshima Plant |
0003949 |
| Kaneka Foods Manufacturing Corporation | 0003491 |
| Kaneka Foam Plastics Co., Ltd. Moka Plant | 0003247 |
| Kaneka Hokkaido Styrol Co., Ltd. | 0001805 |
| Kaneka Medix Corporation | 0001893 |
| Kyushu Kanelite Co., Ltd. | 0001637 |
| Kochi Styrol Co., Ltd. | 0011039 |
| Taiyo Yushi Corporation | 0003575 |
| Tokyo Kaneka Foods Manufacturing Corporation | 0003473 |
| Nagashima Shokuhin Co., Ltd. | 0003093 |
| Hokkaido Kanelite Co., Ltd. | 0001905 |
