In FY2011, the Group's overall waste volumes decreased from FY2010's 22.6 kilotons to 20.4 kilotons. This decrease was due to the continuing implementation of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle).
Domestic final disposal volumes decreased from FY2010's 0.09 kilotons to 0.02 kilotons. The waste recycling rate was improved up to 99.7% exceeding the previous year's recycling rate of 99.1%. (See G2.)
Overseas final disposal volumes decreased from FY2010's 2.9 kilotons to 2.6 kilotons. (See G3.)
The figures for waste, including items that have resale value, reveal that the largest shares are plastic refuse, waste oil, sludge, and waste paper. (See G4.)
The average final disposal volume per unit was improved by 19.8% (see G5) in the single-year FY2011 results and the final disposal rate by 26.6% (see G6) compared to the base year.
We will continue working to reduce waste volumes, boost in-house recycling rates, and recycle waste as resources at our overseas sites.
Reducing Waste & Preserving Water Resources
We strive to reduce environmental effect on biodiversity while coexisting with nature, and we use the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) to reduce waste and make effective use of water resources.
Results of Reducing Waste
G1: Amount of Waste Generation
G2: Domestic Final Disposal Volumes and Recycling Rates
G3: Overseas Final Disposal Volumes and Recycling Rates
G4: Breakdown of Waste
Definition of waste: general waste, industrial waste, and items having resale value.
G5: Average Waste Generation Per Unit (results compared to target)
G6: Average Final Disposal Volume Per Unit (results compared to target)
Results of Water Resource Efforts
In FY2011, the Group's overall water use decreased 361 thousand cubic meters year-on-year from FY2010. This figure includes a decrease from 1,325 thousand cubic meters to 1,304 thousand cubic meters at domestic sites, and a decrease from 2,854 thousand cubic meters to 2,514 thousand cubic meters at overseas sites. (See G7.) The significant overseas decrease was due in large part to the introduction of water recycling facilities at our sites in China.
We decreased average water use per unit by 33.9% in the single-year FY2011 results compared to the base year. (See G8.)
G7：Water Use
G8：Average Water Use Per Unit (results compared to target)
