Basic approach
We are working to promote waste reduction, resource-saving, and recycling, considering the lifecycle of resources.
With respect to reducing the amount of steel used, we are making efforts to minimize material loss (scrap waste, etc.) and improve material yield. In addition, we are working to reduce oil consumption and industrial waste output, and are striving to promote recycling by improving the level of separation of unneeded materials.
In the fuel system parts business, we are focusing on the development of products using recycled resin.
Going forward, we will be mindful of activities toward the circular economy, continuing to promote business activities toward conserving resources, eliminating waste, and strengthening recycling.
Initiatives to waste reduction
We are aiming to reduce the amount of waste produced (including general waste) by 11% compared to 2019 levels by FY2030.
We are working to limit waste generation through improved operational efficiency. Additionally, we believe that waste can become a resource if properly sorted, so we are striving to reduce the amount of waste by enhancing our sorting accuracy.
Regarding the groundwater inflow into press pits that occurred in some plants in FY2021, we have implemented water stoppage measures and continue to monitor their effectiveness.
Waste output（Non-consolidated）
Initiatives to reduce steel usage
Improving material yield is an important activity in pursuing minimization of material needed to make one product. Each production site makes steady and repeated efforts to reduce the size of materials by millimeters. Countermeasures against root causes are also important in preventing the outflow of defective products.
Therefore, we also focus globally on activities to minimize loss and waste and reduce waste within the production process. By using non-destructive testing equipment, we reduce scraps from daily inspections and promote overall resource-saving and waste reduction.
Reduction of waste within the production process（Non-consolidated）
Initiatives to reduce oil usage
To reduce the amount of fuel used for gasoline-powered forklifts, which account for nearly 70% of all oil use, we are shifting to electric forklifts and small electric vehicles. In FY2024, 88.6% of forklifts were shifted to electric ones. Going forward, we will continue to reduce the overall number of forklifts by improving distribution.
Also, to contribute to making effective use of resources through recycling, the processing oil for product processing is filtered and reused as much as possible.
Shift to electric forklifts (including domestic Group companies)
Initiatives for water resources
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In order to continue our business activities, we regard drought as a water resource risk, and we are promoting activities to reduce water intake globally by FY2050.
Although there were concerns about an increase in water intake from FY2023 onward due to the recovery trend in production, water consumption has been on a decreasing trend globally, partly due to the results of reduction activities. We strive to ensure safer water quality by globally controlling and achieving discharged water standards that are at least 10% stricter than the standards in each site area.
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Target Japan segment Over 15% reduction（vs. FY2020） Overseas segment Over 14% reduction（vs. FY2022）
Water intake volumes
