The Pioneer Group is promoting environmental activities at its plants worldwide with the aim of achieving Zero emission of waste*. In FY2006, we achieved this goal at our group companies in Japan. FY2010, We achieved it at target companies of our overseas group too. We will continue and futher improve for the activity.
* Zero emission of waste (Pioneer's definition)
Recycling of exceeds 99.5% of waste generated at our plants so as to eliminate landfill disposal in Japan. Besides in foreign countries, the recycling rate exceeds 99%.
Amount of waste and valuable resources generated
Amount of waste and valuable resources generated
The amount generated at Pioneer plants in Japan in FY2011 decreased by 59% from the previous year, and increased at overseas plants by 10%. The amount of waste reduced in Japan was the result of plant consolidation. The increase in waste generated overseas was attributable to an increase in production volume.
Composition of waste and
valuable resources (in Japan)
Recycling rates
Improvement of recycling rate
We maintained a recycling rate of over 99% in Japan in FY2011. We also maintained a high recycling rate of 98.9% at our overseas plants. The recycling rate is calculated based on the method of waste management established by the law and regulations in each country.
* This graph includes data from plants that are not subject to zero emissions targets.
Recycling Centers
Product waste is generated at our development and production plants. To improve the recycling rate, Pioneer has established recycling centers at these plants to disassemble and sort waste.
Trends in Water Usage and Wastewater Volume
In FY2011 water usage and wastewater in Japan slightly decreased and increased in overseas.
Water usage
Wastewater
Wastewater Reuse
Production of semiconductors and organic EL displays requires pure water.
Pure water is created by passing raw industrial water through various filters.
Wastewater is generated when the water passes through the filters, but it is recovered and reused as industrial water.
In FY2011, we reused 43,000 m3 in this way.
Green Purchasing (in Japan)
The basic concept underlying green purchasing is not to buy unnecessary items, only buy required items, and ensure all items bought are environmentally friendly.
The Pioneer Group promotes green purchasing based on a list of items with a 100% green purchasing target. In FY2011, Pioneer achieved its 100% green purchasing target for eleven out of thirteen items.
Green purchasing was not achieved for the other Two items, as they did not include green-compliant products in terms of functionality and performance.
Items targeted for 100% green purchasing
Approximately three-quarters of the Company's car fleet has been replaced with Low-Emission Vehicles*, with Ultra Low-Emission Vehicles* comprising 64% of them. Initiatives to reduce office paper usage compared to the previous fiscal year were promoted, resulting in an approximate 20% reduction in FY2011.
* Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) Environmental Performance Certification: System of indicating how much hazardous substances have been reduced from exhaust gas emissions from the reference value.
Ultra Low-Emission Vehicles (4-star ranking): Reduced by 75% or more
Low-Emission Vehicles (3-star ranking): Reduced by 50% or more
Number of Low-Emission company vehicles
Office paper purchases (Converted in A4)
