Environmental Management System
We actively encourage Fujikura Group companies to obtain ISO 14001 certification. By effectively utilizing the certified environmental management system and conducting regular internal audit and improvement activities, we are strengthening environmental management and promoting continuous environmental improvement. In this way, the entire group is working to reduce environmental impact and strive to fulfill its social responsibilities.
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Environmental Education
As global issues such as climate change and resource depletion become more apparent, we are working to improve knowledge and awareness by enhancing our environmental education materials and e-learning programs so that each Fujikura employee can see environmental issues as their own responsibility and practice environmental considerations in their daily work and daily lives, in order to realize a sustainable future.
Visualization of Environmental Performance
Fujikura Group uses an environmental information collection system to collect environmental data such as the amount of energy, water, and chemical substances usage, and the amount of disposal, as well as the results of environmental activities from domestic and overseas group companies. The results of the data compilation and analysis are shared within the group to visualize the status of environmental impact and the results of reduction activities.
Environmental Impacts of Business Activities
This outlines the major environmental impacts of Fujikura and its domestic group companies' business activities in fiscal year 2025.
Environmental Audit
Fujikura Group regularly conducts environmental audits at domestic Group bases, with audit teams made up of members of the managemental departments visiting the bases. The audits check the management status of facilities, disposal, and hazardous materials, confirm compliance with ordinances and laws and regulations, follow up on corrective measures for environmental problems, and review activities to reduce environmental impact. We provide guidance and support as necessary, and strive to improve the level of environmental conservation and management at each base.
Environmental Activities and Near Miss Collection System
Fujikura and its domestic and international group companies promptly collect and share information on environmental issues in accordance with their environmental trouble reporting regulation, aiming to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Environmental Compliance
In addition to complying with laws and regulations, we have set stricter voluntary standards and are reducing emissions of chemical substances into the atmosphere and water systems by conducting daily monitoring, regular measurements, environmental audits, etc. We are also working to thoroughly manage our voluntary standards by strengthening the maintenance and management of our facilities and taking preventive measures in advance.
Main domestic laws
| Establishment of Pollution Prevention System | Law Concerning the Development of Pollution Prevention Organization in Specified Factories |
|---|---|
| Land Use | Factory Location Law; City Planning Law |
| Air Pollution | Air Pollution Control Law; Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control of Specified Substances, etc. |
| Water Pollution | Water Pollution Prevention Law; Sewerage Law; Septic Tank Law |
| Noise, Vibration, and Odors | Noise Regulation Law; Vibration Regulation Law; Offensive Odor Control Law |
| Soil Contamination | Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act |
| Hazardous Substances | Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act; Act on the Promotion of Improvements to the Management of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances into the Environment (PRTR Act) |
| Employee Safety | Industrial Safety and Health Act (Special Rules, Organic Solvent Rules); Fire Service Act (Hazardous Materials); High Pressure Gas Safety Act |
| Preventing Global Warming | Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, Act on Rationalization of Energy Use and Transition to Non-Fossil Energy, Act on Rationalization of Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons |
| Disposal | Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law; Special Measures Act on Promotion of Proper Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Waste (PCB Waste Special Measures Act) |
Environmental Accident
In fiscal year 2025, Fujikura and its domestic group companies did not experience any environmental incidents that would have an impact on external parties.
Fines and Sanctions
Fujikura and its domestic group companies were not subject to any fines or sanctions resulting from breach of environmental laws and regulations.
Environmental Accounting
In order to conduct quantitative evaluations, Fujikura and its group companies disclose environmental accounting information every year in accordance with the Environmental Accounting Guidelines. By utilizing these guidelines, we identify the costs and benefits associated with environmental conservation activities and evaluate the effectiveness of improvement measures.
Cost
(Unit: million yen)
| Item | Investment Details/Initiatives | Investment | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Area Costs (Pollution prevention costs, global environmental conservation costs, resource circulation costs) |
Installation and maintenance costs for exhaust gas cleaning equipment; installation and maintenance costs for wastewater treatment equipment; LED and Hf lighting; fluorocarbon recovery and destruction; improvement of base material manufacturing capacity; roof insulation coating; recycling of waste wood drums | 378.9 | 4650.8 |
| Upstream/Downstream costs | Distribution of information on hazardous substance regulations; costs for reducing packaging materials, etc. | 0 | 14.8 |
| Management Activity Costs | ISO inspection fees; costs for books and education; exhibition participation fees; greening costs; environmental measurement costs, etc. | 5.7 | 405.8 |
| Research and Development Costs | Research and development of environmentally conscious products | 5.6 | 166.6 |
| Social Activity Costs | Management of Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods; participation in beautification activities around business sites; support for local organizations; hosting summer fireworks festivals | 0 | 1.1 |
| Environmental Damage Response Costs | Air pollution load charges; earthquake insurance, etc. | 0 | 53.9 |
| Total | 390.2 | 5293.1 | |
Effects (Actual effects only; presumed effects are not included)
(Unit: million yen)
| Effects of Preventing Pollution and Protecting the Global Environment | 233.7 |
|---|---|
| Resource Circulation Effects | 673.4 |
| Upstream and Downstream Effects | 156.2 |
| Management Activity Effects | 0 |
| Research and Development | 19.4 |
| Social Activity Effects | 0 |
| Total | 1082.6 |
Fujikura Group Environmental Management Activity Guideline
Goals and Results for Fiscal Year 2025
Fujikura Group has formulated the "Fujikura Group 2025 Environmental Management Activity guideline, 3rd Edition" and is working on environmental management activities. The results for fiscal year 2025 are as follows:
Fujikura Group Environmental Goals and Results for Fiscal Year 2025
[Evaluation] ○...Achieved △...Some items not achieved X...Not achieved
| Classification | Target for fiscal year 2025 | Target Area | Results for fiscal year 2025 | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ emissions | Total CO₂ emissions: Reduced by more than 16.5% compared to 2020 levels. | Domestic Overseas |
41.2% reduction in the entire group. | ○ |
| Energy consumption: More than 5% reduction in crude oil equivalent compared to FY2020. | Domestic Overseas |
Group as a whole reduced by 5.9% | ○ | |
| Energy intensity for product Butsuryu: 1% decrease compared to FY2024 actual results. | Domestic | 3.6% improvement | ○ | |
| Water Risk | (Domestic) Water consumption per unit: Improved by more than 5% compared to FY2020. | Domestic | 4.5% improvement | △ |
| (Overseas) Understanding water usage | Overseas | Water usage grasped at production bases | ○ | |
| Biodiversity | Effective use of nature within business sites; participation in local environmental protection activities |
Domestic Overseas |
(Domestic) Development of Sakura and Kiba Millennium Forests implemented; utilized for inspections and learning |
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| Resources | (Domestic) Reduction of packaging materials, including recycling of wooden drums: 10,000 tons or more (Domestic & Overseas) In addition to the above, each base sets reduction targets and conducts activities |
Domestic | (Domestic) Recycled material usage: 10,558 tons (Domestic and international) Activities are carried out at each location. |
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| disposal generation intensity: Improved by more than 5% compared to FY2020. | Domestic | 11.1% improvement | ○ | |
| Achievement of zero disposal emissions | Domestic | Landfill rate: 0.69% | X | |
| Chemicals | Emissions of major PRTR-listed substances Movement volume per unit: Improved by more than 5% compared to FY2020. VOC air emission intensity: Improved by more than 5% compared to FY2020. |
Domestic | 36.4% improvement 27.1% improvement |
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| product· Green Procurement |
Review of Green PLUS products has begun. Sales ratio of green-related products: 50% or more Establish a system to achieve sales ratio targets |
Domestic Overseas |
Green PLUS 2 products are reviewed and registered. Sales ratio: 66% |
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| Management of RoHS restricted substances; compliance with REACH rules and information transmission Enhancement of SCIP management |
Domestic Overseas |
Information disseminated via various systems and shared on the website | ○ | |
| Environmental Troubles | Number of environmental accidents: 0 | Domestic Overseas |
(Domestic) 1 case occurred | X |