Realizing a recycling-oriented society

Toward the realization of a recycling-oriented society that coexists with nature, we are promoting efforts such as reducing water and waste and making effective use of resources. In particular, to reduce waste and water usage, which are social issues, we have set consolidated targets based on total volume and per unit of production, and are working to reduce environmental impact by implementing a PDCA cycle, while also working to improve recycling rates. We are striving to improve supply chain management through collaboration between upstream and downstream parties, including business partners, with the aim of building a recycling-oriented society.

In addition to complying with environmental laws and regulations, we are promoting recycling by understanding the environmental impact of our business activities, such as pollution and waste generation, and are also working to reduce water intake in response to increasing water risks.

Toward the realization of a circular society, we are contributing to global environmental protection efforts by starting "horizontal recycling" in April 2024, which will recycle approximately 60 tons (fiscal 2024 results) of used PET bottles discarded from Nankai Namba Station and our surrounding facilities (Namba City, Namba Parks, NAMBA SkyO, etc.) into new PET bottles. Horizontal recycling reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 40% compared to manufacturing new PET bottles.

As water risks increase due to factors such as water shortages and abnormal weather caused by climate change, and increased water usage due to population growth and economic development, we are identifying various water risks and taking measures to address them.We have established a water management system, are reducing water intake and usage as much as possible, and are working to prevent the discharge of pollutants.