We recognize that our business activities, including the manufacturing and sales of eyeglass lenses, products utilizing lens coating technologies, and contact lenses, have a significant impact on the environment. Under the following policies, we are committed to reducing environmental impact, preventing pollution, utilizing sustainable resources, mitigating climate change, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, and promoting environmental conservation:
1. We promote the continuous improvement of the performance of our environmental management system by establishing environmental objectives and targets and reviewing them periodically.
2. We comply with environmental laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements to which we agree, while respecting the opinions of local communities and other stakeholders.
3. We actively promote the following initiatives and consistently engage in environmentally conscious activities:
(1) Strive for resource conservation, energy efficiency, and water saving.
(2) Work to reduce waste and promote recycling.
(3) Endeavor to control and eliminate hazardous and harmful chemical substances.
(4) Pursue activities that benefit the environment.
| Emission Activities | Emission Factors | Fiscal Year 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Volume | Greenhouse Gas Emissions | ||
| Use of Electricity Supplied by Electric Utilities (General Electric Utilities) | 0.433 | 11,830,000kwh | 5,122 tCO2 |
| Total | ー | ー | 5,122 tCO2 |
| Specific Energy Consumption | ー | 0.5189 | |
| Specific Energy Consumption Ratio Compared to FY 2022 | 0.5189/0.5281 | 98.3% | |
At our main office, we have applied heat-reflective coating to window glass to reduce indoor temperature increases caused by summer sunlight, thereby lowering air conditioning energy consumption.
Heat-reflective coatings were applied to the roof of our main office factory in FY 2011 and to the roofs of the second and fifth factories in FY 2012. These measures help mitigate indoor temperature rises during summer sunlight, reducing air conditioning energy consumption.
We conduct an annual inspection of waste treatment facilities to ensure proper waste management. The photo shows the inspection by Kayama Kogyo Co., Ltd. on June 15, 2022, a certified excellent industrial waste treatment company.
We encourage "green purchasing," which means that when purchasing an product, you should carefully consider whether you really need the product, think about the environment rather than just quality and price, and prioritize purchasing products and services that have as little environmental impact as possible from businesses that are striving to reduce their environmental impact.
・Botanical 160AS
・Botanical 160SP
・Botanical Melius 160
On June 1, 2022, we began manufacturing and selling eyeglass lenses using the new high-refractive-index lens material "MR-160DG™," part of the "Do Green™" series launched by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. on April 1, 2022. This material is derived from plant-based raw materials, reflecting our commitment to environmentally conscious product design.
We are reducing power consumption by introducing environmentally conscious systems, known as the "Earth Conscious System," across various sites.
Measures include centralized installation and unified management of air compressors, upgrading to efficient air conditioning systems, and high-efficiency inverter lighting. Additionally, we are progressively adopting LED lighting and motion sensors to improve operational efficiency and reduce power consumption.
These efforts have enabled us to cut approximately 32 tons of CO2 emissions per month.
Inverter Compressors
High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Systems
Since September 2006, we have participated in the Gamagori City Clean Campaign. Starting in October 2015, volunteers have conducted monthly cleanups around the company premises. Through these activities, we aim to promote the vision of a "litter-free town."
