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The Yaskawa Group is committed to realizing a circular economy by reducing waste and promoting resource circulation. Throughout the entire lifecycle of our products and services, we work to minimize environmental impact and advance the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) for waste materials, including plastics.
We also manage chemical substances contained in our products appropriately and comply with all relevant laws and regulations both in Japan and overseas. From manufacturing to disposal, we strive to minimize environmental impacts and prevent pollution caused by chemical substance leaks or improper waste handling.
| Metric | Scope | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction rate in waste generation per unit of sales (vs. FY2025) | Yaskawa Group | 4% |
| Final disposal rate | Yaskawa Electric | 1% or less |
| Effective utilization rate of plastic waste | Yaskawa Electric | 95% or more |
| Mid-term environmental plan targets for FY2025 | Initiatives and results for FY2025 | Self evaluation |
|---|---|---|
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Volume of waste discharged by the Yaskawa Group 3,986 tons (less than or equal to FY2018 results) |
Volume of waste discharged by the Yaskawa Group 3,300 tons |
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| 100% Compliance with the RoHS Directive for applicable products. | 100% Compliance with the RoHS Directive for applicable products. | 〇 |
Self-evaluated achievement ratios to targets:◎– 130% or more, 〇 – 100% or more, △ – 50% or more, × – under 50%
Although the composition of waste generated remained largely unchanged, we were able to convert a portion of our wooden pallets into valuable materials by choosing the right disposal contractor. This was particularly significant because wood waste represents a major component of our total industrial waste. We also reduced our final disposal rate by partnering with a recycling service provider capable of processing thermosetting plastics, which were previously sent to landfill.
To reduce wood waste, which accounts for the largest share of our waste generation, we introduced a reusable packaging system at Yahata-nishi Plant. Under this system, wooden crates used to transport purchased parts are returned to the delivery service provider instead of being disposed of. In addition, Yukuhashi Plant implemented a program to convert wooden pallets into valuable materials.
The Yaskawa Group provides packing material information for their products.
https://www.yaskawa-global.com/sustainability/env/resources/packing_materials
The information is provided in accordance with EU Commission Decision: 97/129/EC.
Since fiscal 2022, we have started displaying a URL on the exterior of some products using a QR code for information reference.
High-purity IPA had been discarded from the Bestact Solutions’ Bestact manufacturing line in the Yukuhashi plant.
As a result of a review conducted by the group companies within Yukuhashi Plant, mainly centering on Yaskawa Electric, reuse of IPA was started because the quality of IPA used in Yaskawa Controls’s repair process could be ensured.
Consequently, the activities resulted in significant improvement in the amount of IPA discarded from 3,500 liters per year to 500 liters per year.
Waste high-purity IPA is reused in the repair process
Seminar Room (Nikkei Conference Hall)
In FY2017, we introduced the chemical substances information communication scheme “chemSHERPA” in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC62474, which is used for management of chemical substances contained in products.
In March 2019, we participated in “Yokuwakaru chemSHERPA Donyu Kigyo Jirei Seminar (Seminar for easily understanding company case studies of chemSHERPA installation)” hosted by Nikkei ESG, and introduced some examples from our company, such as devising chemSHERPA management.
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