Environmental Policy and Targets
[Policy] Global Environmental Charter
We established the Fujikura Global Environment Charter in 1992 and revised it in April 2013, adding the conservation of biodiversity as an important environmental issue to address.
Fujikura Group Global Environmental Charter
Established: April 1992 / Revised: November 2020
- Foreword
- With the rapid developments in science and technology, human civilization is making dramatic leaps forward, and we have become able to enjoy affluent lives. On the other hand, however, we have seen progress in environmental destruction on a global scale, such as global warming, destruction of the ozone layer, acid rain, depletion of rainforests, desertification and marine pollution, and we have reached the stage where the existence on the earth not only of mankind but of life itself is in serious peril. Increasingly complex and diversified social systems are deeply involved with these global environmental problems, and corporate activities are undeniably one of the major factors behind these problems. At Fujikura Group we are strongly aware that our operations are closely related to the global environment, and are making the utmost effort to protect the global environment.
- Basic Philosophy
- Fujikura is expanding its basic policy of "establishing affluent and cheerful lifestyles through the efforts of all employees of the Fujikura Group"
on a global scale, and is committed to company-wide activities to protect the earth as one of management's top priorities.
- Action Guidelines
- In all areas of corporate activities, each individual must act giving priority to conserving the global environment.
- 1. Organization and Administration
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Put in place internal organizations and administrative systems for environmental conservation which relevant directors will be responsible for.
Each organization must clarify its environmental goals and promote planned and sustained improvements. - 2. Improve Environmental Management Standards and the Level of Environmental Management
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In addition to observing the environmental regulations of the government and local governments, establish voluntary management standards
in an effort to further improve the level of environmental management. Carry out environmental audits regularly and attempt to maintain
and improve self-management. - 3. In Operations
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Endeavor to conserve the environment in all stages of operations, to encompass development, design, purchasing, production, execution, sales, distribution and disposal. Furthermore, tackle energy saving, conservation of resources, promotion of recycling, and reductions in waste and substances that place a load on the environment, and work to prevent environmental pollution.
- 4. Appropriate Provision of Information to Customers
- Provide users of products with information, such as instructions for appropriate use, recycling and disposal.
- 5. Contribution to the Local Community
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By actively participating in conservation activities for the local environment, work to bolster mutual understanding and relationships of cooperation,
and make a contribution as a member of the local community. - 6. Overseas Operations
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While observing environmental standards in the countries we operate in goes without saying, also set our own voluntary management standards
in a bid to conserve the environment. In addition to actively utilizing the technology and know-how for environmental conservation, work to develop personnel involved in environmental management. - 7. Public Relations and Educational Activities
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Carry out educational and PR activities for all employees in a bid to promote understanding of conservation of the global environment,
and to improve environmental awareness. - 8. Preservation of Biodiversity
- Recognize the importance of biodiversity in the global environment and work to preserve the world’s ecosystems.
[Targets] Fujikura Group Environment Long-term Vision 2050
We established the Fujikura Group Environment Long-term Vision 2050 in 2016, taking into account the adoption of the Paris Agreement at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) and the goal to reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 2050 (compared to 2015) in Japan’s Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures released in March 2016.
Fujikura Group Environmental Challenge 2050
Enacted: July 19, 2016
- [Preface] Four Challenges for 2050
Since its founding in 1885, the Fujikura Group has created value for customers and contributed to society through its "Tsunagu" technologies, including power cables, electric wiring parts, and automotive parts. In addition, as a corporate group that is friendly to people as well as the global environment, we began rolling out CSR initiatives in 2009 to achieve a sustainable society.
According to forecasts by international institutions, including the OECD, the Earth is currently heading in a dangerous direction. Weather anomalies, due to climate changes triggered by greenhouse gases, are threatening our everyday lives. In addition, environmental issues, including a shortage of useable water, depletion of resources, serious air pollution, and destruction of biodiversity in tandem with an increase in population and economic activities, are becoming widespread and severe on a global scale.
The Fujikura Group is a global citizen that conducts operations globally. In light of the aforementioned trends, looking toward the future in 2050, the Fujikura Group plans to undertake four challenges to minimize its impact on the environment.
Furthermore, once the Group reduces its environmental burden to zero, in 2065, the year in which Fujikura will mark the company's Fourth Founding, the Group will embark on measures to bring about positive benefit to the global environment.
- Goals & Main Activities of the Four Challenges
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[Challenge 1] Zero CO2 emissions at plant by 2050 ⇔ Climate change
We aim to reduce our CO2 emissions by 2030 by an amount that surpasses the level required of the industry by the government (versus FY2013).- [Main activities]
(1) Improve environmental performance of products
(2) Use renewable energies
(3) Employ hydrogen energy
These are Fujikura’s three pillars for reducing CO2 emissions
-Do not use, reuse, and return to nature clean-- [Main activities]
(1) Minimize water use during the production process and reuse water
(2) Recycle plant wastewater, including the use of rainwater
(3) Treat wastewater to a level of quality that is safe and sufficient for its return to nature, etc.
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(1) Enrich and use the Millennium Woods biotope garden at Fujikura sites around the world
(2) Promote regional activities to preserve the natural environment
(3) Promote natural environment education for future generations, etc.
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(1) Use eco-materials
(2) Environmentally-friendly and long-life product manufacturing
(3) Develop recycling technologies, etc.
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- Challenge for the 4th 60 Years of Leadership
- Furthermore, once the Group reduces its environmental burden to zero, in 2065, the year in which Fujikura will mark the company’s Fourth Founding, the Group will embark on measures to bring about positive benefit to the global environment.
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Roadmap for Zero CO2 Emissions
The first challenge found in the Fujikura Group Environment Long-term Vision 2050 is to achieve carbon neutral plants by 2050. We have established the following roadmap to reduce our carbon footprint aimed at meeting this challenge. Toward this end, we will implement specific measures that include promoting energy conservation, using non-fossil fuels, certifying carbon neutral plants, and establishing an energy conservation fund in-house, among others.
CO2 targets established for each fiscal year
- FY2020: Reduce emissions at least 3% compared to FY2013
- FY2030: Reduce emissions at least 40% compared to FY2018
- FY2050: Eliminate emissions from plants
Roadmap for Reducing Total CO2 Emissions (Japan)
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Initiatives to achieve the roadmap
The Fujikura Head Office Building and R & D Center started using Aqua Premium Power in September 2017, and the Fujikura Diamond Cable Fukui Plant began using renewable power in April 2018. Overseas, FETL's Kabin Buri plant in the Kingdom of Thailand installed a floating solar panel in the pond of the factory and started supplying electricity in 2019.In addition, roof-mounted solar panels are being installed at Ayutthaya Factory 1 and Navanakorn Factory 3.
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External Collaboration
The Fujikura Group engages in various kinds of communications about response to climate change with outside experts and is using this information in future initiatives. |
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Statement of Support for TCFD*1 Recommendations, Participation in RE100*2, and Commitment to SBTi
The Fujikura Group signed the statement of support for the recommendations published by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TFCD) in 2017. We will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by analyzing the risks and opportunities posed by climate change and disclosing relevant information to stakeholders.
In addition, we are a member to RE100, an initiative of companies with the goal of procuring 100% of electricity for business activities from renewable energy. We have created and are implementing a roadmap for achieving the goal of zero total CO2 emissions from our plants by 2050.As part of this, we are aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2050, and have set an intermediate target of 45% in 2030 and 90% in 2040.
Fujikura is committed to setting science-based targets with the goal of obtaining validation of the targets we set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for participating companies. SBTi validates greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set by companies for target years from 5 to 15 years in the future that are compliant with the level required under the Paris Agreement (aimed at keeping the increase in global temperature to 1.5ºC or well below a 2℃ increase in global temperature compared to before the industrial revolution).
*1 TFCD: An acronym for Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, an organization established by the Financial Services Board with the participation of the central banks and financial regulators of major countries. TFCD has announced guidelines on disclosures based on predictions of how climate change will affect corporate finance.
*2 RE100: An initiative launched in 2014 by The Climate Group (TCG), an international environmental NGO. The name RE100 stands for Renewable Energy 100%.
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Fujikura Group Environmental Management Activity Guidelines
FY2020 Activity Targets and Results as well as FY2021 Targets
The Fujikura Group formulated the Fujikura Group Environmental Management Activity Guidelines, under which we are working to implement environmental management activities.
This guideline is formulated every five years by the Global Environment Committee as a medium-term plan for environmental management activities, and based on this, an annual plan for the entire Fujikura Group is set every year.FY2020 will be the final year of the "Fujira Group Environmental Management Activity Guidelines 5th Edition".
Fujikura Group Environmental Management Activity Guidelines
Subjects | Fujikura Group Environmental Management Activity Guidelines | |
CSR Priority Measures | CO2 Emissions Reduction | Reduction of total CO2 emissions Domestic consolidated target companies: reduce emissions by at least 3% by 2020 compared to 2013 (Long-term target by 2030: 6.5% or more compared with 2013) Overseas consolidated subsidiary: Improve intensity of CO2 emissions at least 1.3% compared to FY 2014 |
Energy conservation: improvements in energy consumption rate Domestic/overseas consolidated target companies: at least 1.3% improvement annually |
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Improvements in energy consumption associated with logistics Domestic product logistics energy consumption rate: at least 1.0% average improvement annually |
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Promote introduction of renewable energy | ||
Water Risks | Reduction of volume of water used Domestic consolidated target companies consumption rate: at least 1% improvement annually |
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Biodiversity Conservation |
Contribute to biodiversity through effective utilization of nature on business premises | |
Management Items | Resources | Reduce input resources and promote efficient use of resources |
Reduction of waste emissions associated with production Domestic consolidated target companies consumption rate: at least 1% improvement annually |
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Zero waste emission* Domestic consolidated target companies: continuance of zero waste emission |
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Chemical Substances | Reduction of substances of environmental concern Domestic consolidated target companies: reduce emissions/transfersfor primary substances of environmental concern by at least 1% annually compared to 2015 |
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Reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions Reduce atmospheric emissions of primary VOCs by at least 1% annually compared to 2015 |
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Products, Green Procurement | Expansion of environmentally-friendly products At least 60 environmentally-friendly products to be registered annually |
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Promote management of chemical substances contained in products within the supply chain (Thoroughness in green procurement and management of prohibited substances) |
*Definition of Zero Waste Emissions: The complete elimination of waste sent to landfills or waste processed using simple incineration.
FY2020 Targets and Results
Subjects | FY2019 Goals | FY2019 Results | Values |
CO2 Emissions Reduction |
Reduction of Total CO2 Emissions: (Japan consolidated) At least 3.0% compared to FY 2013 |
(Domestic Consolidated) Total CO2 emissions: 27.6% reduction compared to FY2013 |
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(Overseas consolidated) Improve intensity of CO2 emissions at least 5.2% compared to FY 2014 | (Overseas consolidated) Intensity of CO2 emissions:11.4% improvement compared to fiscal 2014 | ○ | |
Improve intensity of energy used for production (versus net sales): (Japan consolidated) At least 1.3% compared to FY 2019 |
(Japan consolidated) 1.2% deterioration compared to fiscal 2019 | △ | |
(Overseas consolidated) Same as above | (Overseas consolidated) 8.2% deterioration compared to fiscal 2019 | △ | |
Improve intensity of energy for product distribution: (Japan consolidated) At least 1% compared to FY 2019 |
(Japan consolidated)7.6% deterioration compared to fiscal 2019 Despite the economic stagnation caused by Covid19 and the reaction of FY19, the improvement trend up to FY18 has been maintained. |
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Introduction of renewable energy | We considered the introduction of solar power generation equipment at the Suzuka Works and Sakura Works. | △ | |
Water Risks | Improve waster usage intensity: (Japan consolidated) At lease 1% compared to FY 2019 |
(Japan consolidated) Intensity of water usage (versus net sales): 7.8% improvement compared to fiscal 2019 |
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Biodiversity Conservation |
Effective use of nature at business sites | Continued maintenance of "Sakura Millennium Forest". -Promote maintenance of stairs, earth retaining, etc. to protect rare plants -Promote recovery from damage caused by Typhoon No. 15 in 2019 |
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Resources | Reduce resource inputs and promote efficient use of resources Reduce weight of packaging material used (usage of recycled products): (Japan consolidated) Reduce at least 7,000 tons |
(Japan consolidated) Reduction of packaging materials: 10,157 tons |
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Improve intensity of waste emissions associated with production: (Japan consolidated) At least 1% compared to FY 2019 |
(Japan consolidated) Intensity of waste emissions:6.8% improvement compared to fiscal 2019 |
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Net-zero waste emissions (*): (Japan consolidated) Net-zero waste emissions |
Non-recycling rate 0.45% Zero emissions not achieved Direct landfill treatment increased due to lack of domestic recycling capacity due to suspension of waste plastics acceptance in China |
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Chemical Substances | Reduce emissions and transfer of main environmental pollutants: (Japan consolidated) Intensity: at least 5% compared to FY 2015 |
Main PRTR substance emission transfer intensity (compared to sales): 37.3% improvement from FY2015 | ○ |
Reduce airborne emissions of main VOCs: (Japan consolidated) Intensity: at least 5% compared to FY 2015 |
VOCs atmospheric emissions intensity (compared to sales): 20.2% improvement from FY2015 | ○ | |
Products, Green Procurement | Registration of environmentally-friendly products: at least 60 for the year | Green Mind Product registration: 64 Green Product registration: 2(Included in the number of Green Mind products) |
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Promote controls in the supply chain for chemical substances used in products | -Partners meeting held (Tokyo, China) -Conducted a questionnaire on efforts to prevent the inclusion of environmentally hazardous substances and reduce greenhouse gases -Distributed CSR procurement guidelines and requested continued implementation of management of contained chemical, set consent form submission as an evaluation item |
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*Definition of Zero Waste Emission: Not direct final disposal and simple incineration of waste
Fujikura Group Guidelines for Environmental Management Activity (for FY2021 to FY2025)
Subjects | Guidelines for FY2021 to FY2025 | Area | FY2021 Targets |
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ProductsCO2 Emission Reduction | ■Reduction of total CO2 emissions ・Total CO2 emissions: 350,000 tons/year or less (FY2025) (Reduce total CO2 emissions in FY2025 by at least 20% from FY2018) |
Japan Overseas |
・Total CO2 emissions: 420,000 tons/year or less (Reduce total CO2 emissions in FY2021 by at least 4% from FY2018) |
■Improved production efficiency ・Production energy consumption rate: Improve production energy consumption per unit of production in FY2025 by at least 10% from FY2020 |
Japan Overseas |
・Production energy consumption rate: Improve production energy consumption per unit of production in FY2021 by at least 2% from FY2020 |
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■Improvement of product distribution efficiency ・Improve intensity of energy for product distribution: Improve in FY2025 by at least 5% from FY2020 |
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・Improve intensity of energy for product distribution: Improve at least 1% from FY2020 |
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Water Risk | ■Contribution to water risk reduction ・Improve waster usage intensity: Improve in FY2025 by at least 5% from FY2020 |
Japan Overseas |
(Japan)Improve waster usage intensity: Improve at least 1% from FY2020 (Overseas)Understanding water usage data |
Biodiversity Conservation | ■Contribution to biodiversity through effective use of nature at a local factory ■Promote local environmental conservation activities |
Japan Overseas |
・Effective use of nature at local factory ・Participate in local environmental conservation activities |
Resources | ■Reduction and effective use of resources | Japan Overseas |
(Japan)Cable reels recycled: 10,000 tons or more (Japan)Confirm the total weight of packing materials and returnable boxes (Japan・Overseas)Set other target in each factory and office |
■Reduction of waste emissions from production ・Improve intensity of waste emissions associated with production: Improve in FY2025 by at least 5% from FY2020 |
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・Improve intensity of waste emissions associated with production: Improve at least 1% from FY2020 |
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■Continuation of zero waste emissions | Japan |
・Continuation of zero waste emissions (No direct landfill or incineration without waste heat) |
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Chemical Substances | ■Reduction of substances with environmental impact ・Reduce emissions and transfer of main environmental pollutants(PRTR): law:Reduce both release ratio and transfer ratio per unit of production in FY2025 by 5% or more from FY2020 ・Atmospheric emission of Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC) per unit of production:Reduce atmospheric emission of VOC per unit of production in FY2025 by 5% or more compared to FY2020 |
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・Major chemical substances specified by Pollutant Release and Transfer Register(PRTR) law:Reduce both release ratio and transfer ratio per unit of production in FY2021 by 1% or more from FY2020 ・Reduce atmospheric emission of VOC per unit of production in FY2021 by 1% or more compared to FY2020 |
Products, Green Procurement | ■Enhancement of environmentally friendly products ・Number of registered green products: (Fujikura Group) 60 or more per year ・Ratio of green products to total sales: 50% or more in FY2025 |
Japan Overseas |
・Number of registered green products:
(Fujikura Group) 60 or more per year ・Ratio of green products to total sales: 42% or more in FY2021 ・Establishment of system to achieve sales ratio target |
■Promote the management of chemical substances contained in products in the supply chain (Green procurement and compliance with prohibited substances) |
Japan Overseas |
・Comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances(RoHS)
directives and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and
Restriction of Chemical (REACH) ・Share RoHS and REACH information ・Address SCIP system |
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Environment al Trouble | ■Reducing harmful environmental impacts ・Zero environmental accidents occurrence |
Japan Overseas |
・Zero environmental accidents occurrence |
Non-recycling rate (%) = [(Direct landfill amount + Simple incinerator amount) / Total amount of waste discharged] *100
Enhancing and Expanding Third-party Verification of Environmental Performance Data
The Fujikura Group requests an independent third-party to verify its environmental performance data every year in order to increase the reliability of its CSR integrated report. In FY2020, Fujikura verified energy use, water use, and CO2 emissions at the Fujikura Headquarters and 21 production locations in Japan.
Overview of FY2020 Data Verification
- Boundary*: Fujikura Headquarters and the 21 production sites of consolidated subsidiaries in Japan
- * Covers at least 99% of CO2 emissions and water use by the entire Fujikura Group in Japan
- Period of data: April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
- Scope: (1) Scope 1 & 2 energy-derived CO2 emissions, (2) Scope 3 and CAT 3 CO2 emissions, and (3) water usage, associated with business activities
- Verifying company: Bureau Veritas Japan Co., Ltd.
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Involvement in industry groups on climate change measures
The Fujikura belongs to the Japan Electric Wire Industry Association (JCMA), which is an industry group of Japanese electric wire manufacturers.
JCMA is working on the "Voluntary Action Plan on Environmental Conservation" in order to contribute to the achievement of the "Low Carbon Society Action Plan" set forth by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Keidanren.JCMA established an environmental committee to find solutions for environmental problems such as response to climate change, waste reduction, and other problems specific to the electric wire and cable industry.Regarding climate change countermeasures, we have set medium- to long-term targets such as 2020 and 2030 targets, mainly focusing on reducing energy consumption related to the manufacture of metal cables and optical cables, and have incorporated them into the environmental targets of each company.
We are also working to promote the recycling of industrial waste toward the formation of a sound material-cycle society.
In addition to the targets mentioned above, the Fujikura Group strategy encompasses joining the RE100, declaring our support of the TCFD recommendations, and committing to SBTi.
To share these goals and activities, we have established the Fujikura Group Global Environment Committee, in which representatives of all business divisions and major bases participate.We are confirming the consistency with the activities of each department and proceeding with climate change measures, including changing plans as necessary.
Cooperate in a joint letter to the government as a RE100 signing company
The Fujikura is a member of the international initiative "RE100", which aims to procure 100% renewable energy for business operations operated by the international environmental NGO The Climate Group (TCG).
On March 22, 2020, RE100 sent a joint letter to the Government of Japan calling for more than double the current target in order to accelerate the transition to carbon neutrality.
Fujikura is one of the companies that signed this joint letter.