ESG
Environmental initiatives
Environmental philosophy
Leaving a clean
environment
for children
Recognizing that global environmental conservation is an important issue worldwide, our company contributes to the creation of a rich and comfortable society through activities that propose a vibrant living environment.
Environmental policy
Our company applies environmental conservation activities to all of our activities under the slogan “Let’s leave a clean environment for our children.”
1）We will understand the impact that our business activities have on the global environment, set technically and economically possible environmental conservation goals, and strive to preserve the global environment while promoting pollution prevention and continuous improvement.
2）In order to achieve harmony between the natural environment and society, our company aims to save energy, save resources, and reduce waste and environmentally hazardous substances, mainly in production activities.
3）We will comply with related laws, ordinances, and other requirements to which our company agrees, establish self-regulations that are technically and economically possible, and work to protect the environment.
4）In order to promote environmental conservation at our company, we will develop and operate an organization that allows each department and each employee to work effectively.
5）We will voluntarily and steadily engage in social contribution activities that lead to reducing the impact of our business activities on biodiversity and conserving it. Furthermore, when using genetic resources, we respect the principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity and strive to pass on genetic resources to future generations.
Support and registration for the climate change campaign “Fun to Share”
Our company supports “Fun to Share” and has registered.
“Fun to Share” is a fun way to share the latest wisdom and create a low-carbon society! The password. The idea is to create a low-carbon society while living happily every day, rather than trying desperately to reach a goal.
Kinugawa Rubber Declaration
“Toward a low-carbon society through the development of environmentally friendly products and efficient manufacturing”
Environmental management system
We have acquired environmental management system (ISO14001) certification at our main production bases in Japan and overseas, and new bases are also gradually acquiring certification.
| Location | Initial acquisition date | Certification number | Certification body | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moka Production Department | 2002.01.18 | JMAQA-E264 | (One company) Japan Management Association | 2026.1.17 |
| Kyushu production department First Factory | 2003.01.17 | JMAQA-E367 | Japan Management Association | 2027.1.16 |
| koriyama car body Parts Production Department | 2003.01.22 | JMAQA-E369 | Japan Management Association | 2027.1.21 |
| sato rubber Chemical industry | 2005.03.28 | EMS91106 | BSI Group Japan Co., Ltd. | 2026.3.25 |
| Yasu Rubber Industry | 2016.12.08 | EST-631 (Eco Stage 3) | (One company) Eco Stage Association | 2025.12.7 |
| K.G.T. (Thailand) | 2011.03.08 | 66-104-110003 | TÜV CERT Certification Body at TÜV NORD CERT GmbH | 2025.3.4 |
| CPR (Thailand) | 2004.03.05 | 04-104-020173 | TÜV CERT Certification Body at TÜV NORD CERT GmbH | 2025.3.4 |
| KGG (Guangzhou, China) | 2016.06.07 | 44 104 1984 0019-001 | TÜV CERT Certification Body at TÜV NORD CERT GmbH | 2025.6.5 |
| KGZ (Zhengzhou, China) | 2019.06.06 | 44 104 1984 0019-001 | TÜV CERT Certification Body at TÜV NORD CERT GmbH | 2025.6.5 |
| FKK (Fuzhou, China) | 2004.01.08 | CN07/31069 | SGS United Kingdom Ltd | 2025.1.29 |
| C.K.R. (Taiwan) | 2004.01.02 | 115546/A/0001/UK/En | URS（United Registrar of Systmes Taiwan Ltd） | 2024.3.25 |
| K.G.W. (Wuhu, China) | 2021.11.24 | 11721EU0086-11R0M | Shanghai Ingeer Certification Assessment CO,Ltd. | 2024.11.23 |
Environmental management system promotion organization
In addition to promoting the acquisition of environmental management system certification, maintaining and renewing it, and monitoring CO2 emissions, water intake, and industrial waste volumes at our global bases, we are promoting corporate activities that reduce the environmental burden.
Medium-term environmental goals
Kinugawa Rubber participates in the Keidanren-Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association’s Environmental Voluntary Action Plan and is striving to reduce the environmental burden of CO2 emissions, industrial waste final disposal volume, and VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions at its main domestic bases. Masu.
For global locations, we monitor energy usage, CO2 emissions, industrial waste generation, and water usage every year, and report energy usage, CO2 emissions, and water usage to CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project, an environmental NPO). I am reporting.
| Activity details | 2022 goals | 2022 results | Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon neutral | CO2 emissions | Reduction Our bases in Japan will aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% by 2030, starting from 2013. The reduction target for fiscal 2022 was 24.0%, but the actual result was 36.3%, exceeding the target. | 36.3% reduction | 〇 |
| 2 | Reduction of industrial waste | Reduction of final disposal amount *1 | Maintain reduction of 95% or more from 2001 until 2025 | 100% reduction | 〇 |
| Reduction of final disposal rate *2 | Maintain recycling rate of 85% by 2025 | 95% | 〇 | ||
| 3 | Reducing VOC emissions | Reduction in emissions of 17 designated substances *3 | 50% or more reduction compared to fiscal 2000 standards | 63.0% reduction | 〇 |
*1. Amount of final waste disposal (direct): Amount disposed of by the company in landfills
*2. Final waste disposal rate (direct/indirect): Amount disposed of in landfill by processing companies/Total amount generated
*3. VOC emissions: Total amount of 17 designated substances contained in the materials used
We have achieved our VOC target, but in order to reach our target even further, we are proceeding with plans to install equipment at our global bases to change to water-based surface treatment.
Environmental data
Global environmental data
We also monitor environmental data at our global locations and strive to reduce our environmental impact.
Water resource input
Reduce usage of water resources such as groundwater.
We conducted a comprehensive inspection of equipment related to water resources at each site of the Kinugawa Rubber Group. We will continue to make effective use of water resources by continuing inspections and updating the circulating water system to reduce wastewater volume.
| 2017 | 700 | 250 | 720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 703 | 212 | 790 |
| 2019 | 634 | 246 | 765 |
| 2020 | 662 | 343 | 979 |
| 2021 | 638 | 384 | 984 |
| 2022 | 210 | 314 | 498 |
- groundwater
- Water supply/industry
- Displacement amount
CO2 emissions
The Kinugawa Rubber Group’s CO2 emissions have been on the decline since 2017.
We will continue to strive to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions through efficient manufacturing and equipment improvements.
| 2017 | 104,081 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 89,720 |
| 2019 | 85,485 |
| 2020 | 62,402 |
| 2021 | 66,902 |
| 2022 | 77,821 |
Industrial waste
The amount of industrial waste produced by the Kinugawa Rubber Group remains flat overall.
We will work to improve recycling rates and reduce the amount of industrial waste.
| 2017 | 8,775 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 8,156 |
| 2019 | 8,708 |
| 2020 | 9,842 |
| 2021 | 8,628 |
| 2022 | 8,386 |
Environmental report
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group CSR Report2024
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group Environmental Report2023
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group Environmental Report2022
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group Environmental Report2017
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group Environmental Report2016
- [Japanese version only] Kinugawa Rubber Group Environmental Report2015