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Environmental Conservation
- Environmental Commitments
- Strategy on Climate Change
- Commitment in Response to Environmental Control
- Biodiversity
Environmental Commitments
Overview of Environmental Impact (INPUT/OUTPUT)
( ) shows the results in fiscal 2021
Note: Techno Associe has no SOx emission source.
Strategy on Climate Change
We are addressing climate change risks and opportunities as follows.
| Risk | Tightening restrictions on emissions of greenhouse gases, such as the Paris Agreement and the carbon tax |
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| Impact | Carbon taxes, taxes on energy and fuels, and mandatory emissions trading could increase operating costs and possibly impact business management. |
| Correspondence | Strengthen efforts to reduce electricity and gasoline usage (Use of LEDs for lighting at business sites, introduction of eco-friendly vehicles in sales vehicles, replacement of office automation equipment such as air conditioners and multifunction devices with energy-saving products, etc.) |
| Opportunity | Rising demand for energy-saving products to meet the stricter emission regulations for greenhouse gases |
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| Impact | As a response to the tightening of emission regulations of greenhouse gases, we have an opportunity to expand the sales of parts for related products because the demand for energy-saving-related products manufactured by our customers increases. |
| Correspondence | We will actively propose parts that can be supplied through our network to energy conservation-related products manufactured by our customers, and strengthen sales activities that lead to the receipt of orders. |
Introduction of Green Power Certificate
In 2022, Techno Associe purchased a Green Power Certificate*1 for 220,000 kWh. This corresponds to about 8% of the electricity we purchase on a non-consolidated basis and is equivalent to an annual reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 83 metric tons.*2 Moving beyond conventional activities to cut electricity use, we will contribute to preventing global warming by making positive use of natural energy.
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- "Green power" is environmentally friendly power generated by renewable natural energy, such as wind power, solar, or biomass (biological resources).
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- The figure was obtained using a CO2 emissions factor of 0.378 kg-CO2/kWh
Purchase of Green Power (Non-consolidated)
| FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of electricity purchased (MWh) | 2,627 | 2,529 | 2,485 | 2,560 | 2,556 | 2,550 |
| Amount of green electricity purchased (MWh) | 0 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 |
| Green power ratio (%) | 0% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% |
Commitment in Response to Environmental Control
Fluorocarbon Emissions
In Japan, as part of efforts to prevent global warming, which has become a global problem, the "Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons" went into effect on April 1, 2015, with the purpose of controlling the emissions of CFCs which have high greenhouse effects. In connection with this enforcement, each manufacturer has decided to produce refrigerators and air conditioners using earth-friendly gases. In addition, each company, including us, is required to carry out periodic inspections and dispose of them to specify contractors. It is not mandatory for us to report to the government because the total number of devices in our possession is small and possible leakage quantities of fluorocarbons are not exceedingly large.
Soil Contamination Countermeasures
Techno Associe has no land on which there is a danger of contamination. If contamination is discovered on or around our land and we are deemed responsible, we will conduct a soil survey (an overview survey or detailed survey).
Biodiversity
We provide education and training on biodiversity conservation as part of our environmental education. It is intended to provide opportunities for all employees to understand why the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems is important for the formation of a sustainable society, and to share opportunities to think about what each person should do in order to realize this, and to provide opportunities for self-development.
Also, Techno Associe makes donations to the "Green Fund" of the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization. We are engaged in the prevention of global warming by providing cooperation in developing healthy forests through fund-raising activities for biodiversity and ecosystem protection.
