Tanaka Sekkai Kogyo’s Sustainability Statement
At Tanaka Sekkai Kogyo, we believe “fulfilling our social responsibility” is an essential element in operating our business and maintaining sustainability is a key social responsibility.
We recognize the environmental and social impact our operations have and pledge to minimize that impact while continuing to provide high-quality products and services.
Since our founding, the theme of “business activities rooted in supporting and protecting the community” has been a pivotal focus in maintaining positive communication with local residents during mining operations, with “community commitment” deeply ingrained in the core values of our company.
Community contributions
- Environmental education opportunities through factory tour and outreach programs
We regularly provide factory tour teaching plastic recycling with more than 5000 visitors until the first half of 2018.
- Employment of disabled individuals
Since our operations began at the Kochi Plastic Recycling Center in 2005, we have actively hired individuals with disabilities. Currently, six individuals with severe disabilities are employed at our company and perform the same work as non-disabled employees.
- Accepting interns
Creating a work-friendly environment
- Creating a system for employees to build their career
- Providing employees opportunities and services for growth and independence
- Providing employees services and opportunities for child-rearing and caretaking
- Eliminating workplace accidents, requiring mandatory safety training, and establishing a comfortable workplace environment
- Creating a workplace where elder and female workers can work with peace of mind
Creating safe and reliable environmentally safe products
- Proper management of wastewater treatment to reduce environmental impact
- Using only properly managed safe raw materials
- Complying to all relevant chemical substance regulations
- Thoroughly sorting and separating waste
- Building close relationships with our suppliers to ensure a steady supply of materials and consistent production
Ensuring compliance
- Following general norms, customs, and ethics
- Gathering information and responding appropriately to laws and regulations relevant to business operations
- Monitoring changes to laws and regulations
Initiatives in carbon reduction
- Reducing 20% of CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes by 2030
- Maximizing energy efficiency through reconsideration of pipe layout and streamlining of the production line
- Optimizing energy use throughout facilities through introduction of energy-saving equipment and LED lighting
- CCUS field trials utilizing serpentinite
