ENVIRONMENT

Gunma Site

FY2021: April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022

Initiatives Related to the Priority Environmental Themes

Goals Results
Reduce CO2 emissions below 3,511 tons and emission intensity per production below 26.41 tons CO2/hundred million yen as a measure to prevent global warming The actual CO2 emissions were slightly below the goal at 3,557 tons, while emission intensity per production achieved the goal at 17.83 ton – CO2//hundred million yen
Achieve a recycling rate of over 99.9% of discharged materials The goal of a 100% recycling rate (maintenance and management) was achieved through strict sorting of discharged materials. In addition, we conducted on-site inspection of the industrial waste disposal plant
Promote local environmental activities Canceled due to Covid-19

Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact

Details of Improvements

Details of Efforts Annual CO2 Reduction
1. Replace fluorescent lighting to LED in the plant 1.82 t -CO2 /Yr
2. Replace Mercury lighting to LED in the plant 1.77 t -CO2 /Yr
3. Updating compressors used in evaluation area 0.28 t -CO2 /Yr
4. Decompression of air compressor during long vacation periods 0.58 t -CO2 /Yr

Total 4.45 ton -CO2 /Yr. of reduced impact

Environmental Communication

Cleanup Activities Around the Plant

Clean‐up campaign around the factory

At AP’s Oizumi Site, employees regularly clean up the roads around the outside of the premises and the area around the Plant buildings as a part of efforts to make the neighborhood a more pleasant environment for the residents.
Date: Every 25th of the month as a rule
The photo was taken in 2019.

Oizumi Town Road Protection Spring Campaign

Road Side Cleaning Campaign in Oizumi Town

Employees also participate in cleanup activities that are organized by the town.
Date: Once every six months as a rule
The photo was taken in 2019.

Canceled due to Covid-19 in FY2020 and FY2021.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Concept and Drill Program

Facilities specified through environmental impact assessment regularly conduct emergency drills with the relevant teams based on the handling procedures. Through these drills, the procedures are reviewed for any needed revisions.

Emergency preparedness and response

CO2 Emissions in Gunma Site

Gunma Site CO2 Emissions

Amount of Wastes & Valuables in Gunma Site

Amount of Wastes & Valuables in Gunma Site