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Promoting resource circulation - Effective use of resources -

In order to pass on a naturally rich and sustainable society to the future, it is necessary to effectively utilize existing resources while limiting the use of natural resources. Based on this idea, the Itoki Group is implementing the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) to effectively utilize resources throughout the entire product life cycle (procurement, design, production, transportation, use, recovery, disposal) and reducing water usage in the manufacturing stage. Through these efforts, we aim to create a recycling-oriented society that reduces the environmental impact.

Itoki Group's Resource Utilization Loop

Goals and achievements

The amount of waste increased by 6.8% year-on-year per unit of sales, despite the 1% reduction target, due to an increase in collection of used furniture, consolidation of logistics centers, office renovations, etc. Water usage was reduced by 25.6% year-on-year per unit of sales, despite the 1% reduction target, due to the introduction of powder coating, etc.

Goals and achievements

FY2023 KPIs and results

FY2023 targets Reduction of waste (industrial waste/general waste) 1 % reduction compared to the previous year (basic unit)
Reduction in water usage 1 % reduction compared to the previous year (basic unit)
FY2023 results Waste reduction (industrial waste and general waste): 6.8 % increase (per unit) compared to the previous fiscal year
Reduction in water usage: 25.6 % reduction compared to previous fiscal year (basic unit)

Specific initiatives

Reduce waste

Introduced granulator

Introduced granulator

pellet

pellet

At the Shiga Plant, polyethylene packaging materials that have been separated through thorough waste separation are pelletized using a dedicated pelletizer, turning them into valuable resources. This will contribute to reducing waste by 3.3 tons in 2023.

Reducing water usage

The Itoki Group has set targets for reducing water usage per production unit and is working to reduce the amount of water resources (tap water, groundwater, industrial water) used in the production process, for example by reducing water usage through the introduction of powder coating and actively reusing rainwater.

Rainwater storage and utilization system

Since 2018, we have been operating a rainwater storage and utilization system at our Kansai Factory (Shiga). Rainwater is collected from the factory rooftop, purified, and recycled for use in the molding factory's temperature control equipment, reducing tap water usage by 15%. Furthermore, tap water is supplied only when the amount of stored water falls below the minimum required level of 6 m3.

Initiatives for water resources

TOPIC

①Continue donating used furniture overseas

Continued overseas donation of used furniture

In cooperation with NX Shoji, we are continuing our initiative to donate reusable office furniture to Cambodian government agencies, medical institutions, educational institutions, etc. We sorted out usable office furniture that was no longer needed due to office renovations and relocations, and donated a total of 2,200 items, equivalent to 15 40-ft containers. We received a letter of appreciation from the Kingdom of Cambodia for this initiative.

② Novelty pouch made from recycled chair upholstery

Novelty pouch made from recycled chair upholstery

An employee who visited the chair factory thought that the discarded upholstery was a waste, so he worked with the manufacturing department to create pouches to be used as novelties. The sewing was done by the chair factory sewing team, so the pouches are sturdy. This contributes to reducing waste and is also popular with customers.

Future tasks

Further reduction in waste disposal and conservation and effective use of water resources are issues to promote resource circulation. We will horizontally deploy advanced initiatives such as increasing the amount of waste recycled and further reducing water usage by improving factory processes, increase the effective use of resources, and aim to realize resource circulation and even a circular economy.

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