Recognized as a Company Utilizing Natural Capital
The Fujikura Group recognizes that its business activities are closely linked to the global environment. Based on this understanding, we strive to protect the environment and aim to be a corporate group that is friendly to both people and the planet. All living things live by supporting each other directly and indirectly, and our lives and livelihoods are supported by the many blessings brought about by biodiversity.
In response to requests from local residents and growing interest in biodiversity, the Fujikura Group established the “Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods” at its head office site in November 2010. In November 2016, we also launched the “Fujikura Sakura Millennium Woods Project” and developed a woodland area within the Sakura business.
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Actions to mitigate the growing impact on biodiversity
Fujikura Group manages the environmental aspects (causes) of its business activities and is working to curb the increase in their impact on biodiversity.
1. We comply with environmental laws and regulations and work to prevent air and water pollution.
2. We have set CO₂ reduction targets and are addressing climate change by introducing renewable electricity (covering all electricity at the head office area and at the Fujikura Dia Cable Fukui Plant at group companies), installing solar panels, and promoting energy conservation (e.g., systematic replacement with LED lighting and energy‑saving equipment).
3. Waste Disposal: We are working toward zero emissions (zero landfill).
The Fujikura Group Guidelines on Biodiversity Conservation
In 2013, Fujikura Group formulated the "Fujikura Group Biodiversity guideline" and the "Fujikura Group Long-Term Biodiversity Vision and Roadmap 2030," and is working to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation among each and every Fujikura employee.
The Fujikura Group Guidelines on Biodiversity Conservation
1. When formulating business plans, etc., we will take into consideration the impact on related ecosystems and local communities both domestically and internationally.
2. When providing products, construction, and services, we strive to procure raw materials that take into consideration the preservation of ecosystems and to be environmentally conscious (LCA, reduction of environmentally hazardous substances, etc.).
3. We will strive to properly dispose of and recycle disposal, waste oil, drainage, etc. generated in business activities, and will also work to preserve the ecosystem of the local community through environmental beautification activities.
4. We will strive to expand biodiversity, and to collaborate and cooperate with NGOs/NPOs, educational and research institutions, local governments, etc. through communication with them.
5. We will provide environmental education to all Fujikura employee and strive to raise their awareness in order to create a society that fosters biodiversity.
Fujikura Group 's Initiative guideline
1. When promoting greening, we will give priority to the introduction of native and indigenous species.
2. We strive to recycle wastewater used in manufacturing process by returning it to water that can be used for aquatic life and agriculture.
3. Using the Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods bio-garden as a model, we will promote biodiversity conservation activities and greening in close collaboration with the local community.
4. Join the Biodiversity Business Partnership.
Fujikura Group Biodiversity Long-Term Vision Roadmap 2030
As part of the redevelopment of its head office area (Koto-ku, Tokyo), Fujikura Group established the bio garden "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" in November 2010. This is the flagship of Fujikura Group 's efforts to protect biodiversity.
In 2013, in order to expand biodiversity conservation efforts to the entire group, we proposed turning the green spaces owned by each of Fujikura Group 's business sites into Satoyama parks, and developed a roadmap leading up to 2030.
Fujikura Group Biodiversity Long-Term Vision and Roadmap 2030
Fujikura Group Global Environment committee (establishment: January 2013)
Sakura business Initiatives
"Fujikura Sakura Millennium Forest" Project
フジクラグループは、｢フジクラグループ生物多様性長期ビジョン・ロードマップ2030｣、およびフジクラグループの健康経営宣言に基づく社員の健康マネジメント活動などの観点から、2016年11月に「フジクラ 佐倉千年の森プロジェクト」を設立し、フジクラ佐倉事業所（千葉県佐倉市）内に広がる自然豊かな緑地の活用の検討を進めてきました。
当プロジェクトでは、生物多様性の専門コンサルタントによる植生調査を行い、千年の森のゾーニング計画を作成しました。これにもとづき、希少植物の保護、密集する樹木の伐採、在来種樹木の植樹、散策路の整備等、緑地の里山化を推進してきました。この活動で、約32,000㎡の広さの緑地が「フジクラ 佐倉千年の森」として整備され、従業員の健康増進や活性化に活用しています。秋には佐倉事業所の従業員家族を対象とした「子どもわくわく見学会」を、開催しています。参加者は美しい自然を楽しみ、ちょっとしたハイキング気分を味わいました。森の一角に作った畑で育てたサツマイモを、子どもたちが夢中になって掘って楽しんでいました。今後も社員家族が楽しめるイベントを継続して開催していく予定です。
Participation in Chiba Biodiversity Business Network
佐倉事業所は、生物多様性ちば企業ネットワークに参加して生物多様性の取り組み活動を進めています。このネットワークは千葉県が主催するセンターに、県内の企業メンバー27社と支援メンバー11団体が参加しています。佐倉事業所食堂内へ生物多様性サテライトを開設し各種広報誌を置き、事業所ホームページに専用サイトで掲載するとともに各職場へ配信を行い、情報の共有を図っています。
