Environmental policy

Implementation systems

We are ISO 14001-certified and strive to constantly improve by reducing and avoiding risks and by cutting costs through energy and resource efficiency.
We have in place systems to improve our environmental performance. These include the Environmental Management Committee, which is headed by the president, and the appointment of an environmental manager and floor leaders on each floor of our head office.
In order to understand the effects our activities have on the environment and society and thus prevent risks before they occur, we have built an environmental management system with mechanisms to assess the impact of current products and future investments on the environment. As well, every year we set environmental risk reduction targets, and targets for environmental businesses, energy and resource efficiency, and greenhouse gas emission reductions. We also implement a PDCA cycle so that we can continuously improve through company-wide reviews and audits of targeted activities.

Environmental improvement system
Nichiden’s environmental slogan is “Working towards a future-friendly environment.” We actively strive to protect and live in harmony with the environment, so that it can be preserved for future generations.

TCFD-compliant disclosure

To deal with climate-related risks in a timely manner, the Nichiden Group gathers and analyzes data so that it can adapt business in line with revised laws and regulations, update products through technological advancements, and respond to innovative product needs. To disclose information in the framework of the TCFD, the Nichiden Group has the Sustainability Committee. Through this committee, we identify climate-related risks and assess and respond to the impacts that earnings opportunities have on our business and profitability.

Climate change initiatives

Urging green driving, using hybrid vehicles
Nichiden uses cars for sales calls. To limit the CO2 emissions from these cars, we are switching from gasoline to hybrid vehicles and ensuring that newly purchased cars are hybrids whenever possible. Our annual safe driving courses for employees include green driving tips and equivalent teaching materials.

Managing and reducing electricity use
We strive to reduce electricity consumption by dressing cool in summer and warm in winter, and turning off all unnecessary lights.

Electricity use (company-wide)
3,040,615 kWh in FY2019; 3,319,026 kWh in FY2020; 3,924,437 kWh in FY2021; 3,736,891 kWh in FY2022; 3,604,566 kWh in FY2023

SDG initiatives

Under our management philosophy and company vision, we reviewed our corporate activities so far from an SDGs perspective. We then identified two areas of focus: areas in which we contribute through business, and in-house matters that support our business.
Based on our belief that market needs mean solving society’s most pressing problems, we conduct business while actively striving to achieve the SDGs.

Nichiden’s two areas of focus

Areas in which we contribute
through business

In-house matters that support
our business

Ideal stance

Grow continuously and boost corporate value
Contribute to a sustainable society

Nichiden’s SDGs declaration

To more deeply integrate initiatives, starting in fiscal 2023 each and every employee, including members of the board of directors, promises to take action towards the SDGs. Our SDGs declaration is posted in every workplace and employees have a shared awareness to continuously put it into action. We will continue to contribute to a sustainable society through this and other activities.

Example of our SDGs declaration in the workplace

Environmental protection

As part of our efforts to protect the environment, Nichiden holds cleanups of public spaces and areas around our offices. In these activities, we value communication with local residents as we strive to maintain beautiful environments.

Tenjin Festival Zero Waste Operation activities

A total of 15 people participated in the volunteer "Tenjin Festival Zero Garbage Campaign" held at the Tenjin Festival held from July 24th (Wednesday) to July 25th (Thursday), 2024. At the Eco Station, we encouraged participants to separate and collect their trash and cleaned up scattered trash within the venue.

Through volunteer activities, I reaffirmed the importance of separating garbage. It was also a good opportunity to communicate with co-workers with whom I don't usually have much contact and deepen teamwork.

Clean Active Nichiden activities

On July 8, 2017, we held a Clean Active Nichiden event in Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka.
Taking part were 87 employees—24 from the East Block, 17 from the Central Block, and 46 from the West Block. The volunteers picked up litter to help beautify the park.

Reusing resources

To contribute to society by helping achieve a circular economy, we treat waste as a recyclable resource whenever possible and properly dispose of waste.

Environmental education

To provide our employees with environmental knowledge that helps them propel Nichiden’s eco-friendly initiatives, once a year we offer ISO 14001 classroom training at the head office. Training in fiscal 2023 for head office employees had approximately 120 participants. We have other initiatives to make employees more eco-aware in their jobs; such as a safe driving course open to all employees held in November 2023 that included green driving tips.