Sustainability
Environment
Fulfilling Our Environmental Responsibility,
Toward a Sustainable Future
Dai-ichi Kiden recognizes environmental issues such as global warming and resource depletion as critical management priorities.
Under the principle of “balancing economic growth and environmental conservation”, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by reducing environmental impact in our business activities and developing energy-efficient technologies.
Environmental Policy
Dai-ichi Kiden recognizes environmental conservation as one of its key management priorities and strives to reduce environmental impact at every stage of its business activities.
Through initiatives such as promoting energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and making effective use of resources, we aim to realize a sustainable society.
Key Themes
Initiatives Toward Carbon Neutrality
Dai-ichi Kiden is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its business activities in order to achieve carbon neutrality.
Targets
Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from business activities by 46% by 2030 compared to fiscal year 2022 levels.
Multi-Faceted Initiatives
To achieve carbon neutrality, we are promoting initiatives from the following three perspectives.
CO₂ Emissions (t-CO₂)
Energy-Saving & Efficiency Measures
Energy-Efficient Office Equipment
We configure energy-saving settings for office devices such as PCs and printers to reduce power consumption during idle times.
Example: 95% of lighting converted to LED
Reducing HVAC Power through Roof Insulation Improvements
We enhance air conditioning and heating efficiency by using proper temperature settings, utilizing timer functions, and improving insulation materials.
Example: Optimal temperature settings – Summer 28°C / Winter 20°C
Utilization of Natural Light
We maximize the use of daylight by optimizing building layout and window placement, reducing the need for artificial lighting.
Example: 30% reduction in daytime lighting usage
Digitization & Paperless Initiatives
We reduce paper usage and minimize resource waste by digitizing documents and utilizing cloud services.
Example: 20% reduction in paper usage compared to last year
Raising Employee Awareness
We educate employees on the importance of energy conservation and the impact of their actions, promoting initiatives to prevent energy waste.
Example: Monthly recommendations for improvements from the Safety & Health Committee
Certification & Environmental Evaluation
Dai-ichi Kiden is registered as AAA rank under the “Ibaraki Eco-Business” program.
Dai-ichi Kiden has been awarded the highest AAA rank under the “Ibaraki Eco-Business Registration Program” operated by Ibaraki Prefecture.
We continue concrete initiatives toward achieving the SDGs, contributing to reducing environmental impact in both the local community and the industrial sector.
