Initiatives for Preventing Global Warming Back Number (2019)
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Basic Approach
The MinebeaMitsumi Group recognizes that the international issue of global warming, along with the related issues of soaring energy prices and abnormal climatic conditions, pose a significant threat to the sustainability of its business activities.
In response, each office and plant in the MinebeaMitsumi Group is proactively promoting energy efficiency initiatives in order to combat global warming.
Results of FY2018 Initiatives
The MinebeaMitsumi Group's total CO2 emissions in FY2018 were 773,207 tons, on par with the previous fiscal year.
In terms of basic units of production, CO2 emissions decreased 1% over FY2017 to 0.87 tons per million yen of production.
Responding to CDP Climate Change 2018 Questionnaire
The MinebeaMitsumi Group actively undertakes the prevention of global warming, and at the same time, also recognizes the importance of disclosing information about such activities, and therefore responded to the CDP Climate Change 2018 Questionnaire conducted by CDP*.
* CDP: A non-government organization (NGO) established in the United Kingdom in 2000. The organization operates a global information disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, countries, and regions to manage environmental impact.
Initiatives at our Offices and Plants
MinebeaMitsumi Recognized as Outstanding Business for Measures against Global Warming (Japan: Karuizawa Plant)
The Karuizawa Plant was commended by Nagano Prefecture for its proactive efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
In the Nagano Prefecture Regulations on Measures against Global Warming, business enterprises of a certain size or larger are obligated to submit a greenhouse gas release reduction plan, and the plans are evaluated based on the content and the results of the specific actions taken.
Certificate of commendation
Awards ceremony
Conversion of Raw Food Waste into Biogas (Thailand: Bang Pa-in Plant and Lopburi Plants)
Biogas generation equipment
NMB-Minebea Thai is taking part in a project by the Thai Ministry of Energy to promote the recycling of raw food waste into biogas energy. Both the Bang Pa-in and the Lopburi plants have installed biogas generation systems on site. The generated biogas boasts a low environmental footprint. It is used as an alternative to LP gas for cooking meals in the cafeterias, helping to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Environmental Fairs Held (China: Shanghai Plant and Xicen Plant)
Minebea Electronics & Hi-Tech Components (Shanghai) Ltd. held its first environmental fair on October 27, 2018.
The purpose of the fair was to increase employee understanding regarding CSR, environmental, safety, and 3R activities. A site in the Qingpu District where the plant is located was used to hold the fair as well as a variety show for employees and their families to attend. The CSR, environmental, safety, and 3R committees set up booths outside the venue and displayed posters explaining their activities. Combining the events was effective, and many people attended the fair. The posters displayed at the fair were later posted in the plant for the benefit of employees who were unable to attend the event.
Environmental fair
Cultural performance
An exhibit booth outside the venue
Posters displayed within the plant after the fair
Occupational Safety and Health, Environment, Energy, and CSR Week Exhibition (Thailand: Respective plants)
In November and December each year, NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. organizes exhibitions at all of its plants to raise employee awareness of health, safety, the environment, energy, and CSR. For FY2018, the exhibitions and events given below were organized.
- Exhibition on safety and the environment
- Dance training
- Survey-game concerning occupational safety and health, the environment, energy, and CSR
- Health-promotion activities by Nonthavej Hospital, Viphavadee Hospital, and the waste disposal operator GENCO.
Environmental fair
Tree Planting to Reduce CO2 and Improve Biodiversity (Thailand: Ayutthaya Plant and Lopburi Plant)
On August 1, 2018, approximately 100 trees were planted to expand the green area of Ayutthaya Plant and improve the scenery around the pond as well as to prevent global warming. On the same day, employees at Lopburi Plant planted trees within the plant’s premises in celebration of Queen Sirikit’s birthday on August 12. The planted trees help to prevent global warming by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow. The employees who participated also reaffirmed their recognition about importance of the environment.
Tree planting at Ayutthaya Plant
Tree planting at Lopburi Plant
Initiatives at Logistics Divisions
Reducing CO2 Emissions from Logistics
In addition to direct CO2 emissions from business activities categorized as Scope 1 (gas and oil) and Scope 2 (electricity), the MinebeaMitsumi Group also strives to grasp CO2 emissions from logistics activities (product shipment) categorized under Scope 3 (shipping and distribution).
In FY2018, MinebeaMitsumi Group’s emissions of CO2 related to product shipments totaled 129,712 tons, a decrease of 36% compared to FY2017.
Future Issues and Goals
The MinebeaMitsumi Group will continue to advance its measures to prevent global warming.
In regard to long-term goals for 2020 and 2030, we are taking into consideration the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, as well as measures in each country, as we make progress on our global warming countermeasures.
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