Effective use of resources

In order to pass on to the future a beautiful Planet and a sustainable society rich in nature in which people live, we are required to make effective use of the resources we have now while restraining the use of natural resources. Based on this philosophy, the ITOKI Group actively promotes the effective use and recycling of resources throughout the product life cycle (design, procurement, production, transportation, use, and disposal) to reduce the burden on the environment. We aim to create a recycling-oriented society.

There are concerns about various impacts on water resources due to global population growth and the effects of climate change, etc., and effective use of water resources is needed to alleviate the impact of droughts on social activities and ensure the stability of water resources. We recognize that this is an urgent issue. Based on this idea, the ITOKI Group has established a target for reducing water consumption per unit of production (1% reduction compared to the previous year) and is implementing reduction activities. Since 2018, we have been operating a rainwater storage and utilization system at our Kansai Factory (Shiga), and by proactively reusing rainwater, we are reducing the amount of tap water (tap water, industrial water) used in the production process. I am.

The ITOKI Group is working to effectively utilize resources throughout the life cycle (design, procurement, production, transportation, use, and disposal) of the products we sell. In addition to promoting the reduction of waste emissions based on the concept of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R), we have set targets for improving the recycling rate through thorough separation, and we aim to reduce the amount of waste generated by reducing the amount of waste generated. We will strive to thoroughly implement the 3Rs regarding resources.

The ITOKI Group defines zero emissions as ``the proportion of industrial waste that is simply incinerated or disposed of in landfills is less than 0.5%,'' and all ITOKI production sites in Japan have achieved zero emissions. At each factory, we contract with a contractor that can finely separate resins, metals, etc. and turn them into valuable resources, and we are conducting activities such as reducing the amount of waste.

In order to realize a recycling-oriented society, we believe that it is necessary to continue working to promote reduce and reuse and improve recycling accuracy by reviewing activities by visualizing waste treatment. In particular, with regard to recycling, we will strive to make more effective use of resources by increasing the material and chemical recycling rates.