Environmental Initiatives

The Rubycon Group’s initiatives for decarbonization and reduction of environmental impact, together with actual results, are listed here.

Energy Saving Measures

In 2010, we were designated as a specified area under the Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy, and we are working on measures to save electricity for lighting, air conditioners, and production facilities with the goal of saving energy by 1% or more per year. Recent results are as follows (converted per basic unit) :

Towards reduction of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions

We have been working on CO2 emissios reduction by 1% or more, and recent results of the reductions are as follows:

We use Electric Vehicles (EVs) for inter-company transportation to and from neighboring Company buildings and Group companies, as part of our environmentally friendly efforts to de-carbonize our businesses.
Furthermore, we achieved size & weight reduction and performance improvement of our products through R&D to respond to customers requests.
We continue further improvement in size reduction to reduce CO2 emission and contribute on energy conservation.

Promotion of Recycling

Waste Vinyl

We maintain 100% recycling.

Paper

We are working to recycle paper and reduce the amount of paper disposed of as combustible waste. In 2022, the recycling rate reached 60%.

Other Waste

Promoting recycling by ensuring thorough separation of Industrial Waste, and our ultimate goal is Zero-Emission

PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register)

Preparing and submitting our reports annually according to PRTR Act, and recent achievements of Transfer are as follows:
(Actuals are summarized in June every year, so each number of Transfer represents the amount one year prior to that year)