Initiatives for Preventing Global Warming Back Number (2020)
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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 FY2019 Initiatives
The MinebeaMitsumi Group's total CO2 emissions in FY2019 were 796,267 tons, an increase 1.8% compared with FY2018.
In terms of basic units of production, CO2 emissions decreased 7.8% over FY2018 to 0.814 tons per million yen of production.
MinebeaMitsumi is awarded "B" in CDP Climate Change 2019
MinebeaMitsumi was awarded the "B" in the "CDP Climate Change 2019," a survey conducted by the UK non-profit organization CDP*.
CDP evaluates the company's commitment to environmental issues in terms of "leadership," "management," "recognition," and "disclosure of information," in eight ranks, with "B" being the third from the top.
* 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
The Matsuida Plant won the Japan Greenery Research and Development Chairman's Award at the commendation ceremony for 2019 Factory Greening Award Program Winner
MinebeaMitsumi inc.'s Matsuida Plant won the Japan Greenery Research and Development Chairman's Award at the commendation ceremony for 2019 Factory Greening Award in the 38th National Assembly of Factory Greening Promotion Initiatives. This Award is given for the proactive promotion of factory greening, and is awarded to factories with remarkable achievements in environmental maintenance inside and outside their factories.
The Matsuida Plant has a green space area ratio of 40%, and it blends into the rich natural environment of the nearby area, including mountain forests and fields.
MinebeaMitsumi will continue implementing environmental activities and making efforts to co-exist with nature.
Awards ceremony
Matsuida Plant
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.
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 FY2019, MinebeaMitsumi Group’s emissions of CO2 related to product shipments totaled 103,784 tons, a decrease of 20% compared to FY2018.
Future Issues and Goals
The MinebeaMitsumi Group will continue to advance its measures to prevent global warming.
In regard to long-term goals, 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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