Water Resource Conservation
Policy and Basic Approach
Water plays a vital role in various ways across our Group, including textile processing in the apparel sector and tree cultivation in the Life Create sector.
At our production sites, we establish voluntary standards stricter than environmental laws and local regulations to prevent pollution in our environmental discharge
water, fostering coexistence with local communities that share our water environment.
Furthermore, we will promote sustainable water resource utilization through efficient water use and recycling, tailored to each site's geographical characteristics and
water consumption levels.
Water Risk Evaluation
We utilize the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas provided by the World Resources Institute (WRI), an international environmental NGO, to assess water risks at our manufacturing
site locations.
As China and Southeast Asia—regions where our Group's key sites are located—were identified as areas with high water risk, we are advancing detailed analysis based on
information from each site.
Initiatives
Case Study: Improving Textile Dyeing Technology in the Apparel Field
The dyeing process for fibers used in underwear, stockings, and sewing thread consumes large amounts of water and energy to impart color and texture.
By introducing and establishing new dyeing technologies, we have significantly reduced water usage and energy consumption per product manufactured, achieving a
permanent reduction in environmental impact.
This improved dyeing technology is steadily applied to new materials and colors planned each year, continuously advancing environmental impact reduction.
Case Study: Water Resource Recycling in the Plastic Film Sector
At the Moriyama Plant (Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture), a core facility in the plastic film sector converted to a Circular Factory® (resource-recycling
factory) in 2023, the proximity to Lake Biwa is leveraged to utilize abundant groundwater for machine cooling and air conditioning.
After use, the warmed groundwater is also utilized as an auxiliary heat source for heating. It is then returned to the ground at a lower temperature. This
approach ensures limited water resources are not wasted and contributes to sustainable production activities that consider the local environment.
Collaboration with external parties
Participation in Regional Environmental Conservation Activities
Our group supports environmental conservation activities conducted by government agencies and NGOs, and actively participates in water source conservation efforts
near our facilities.
Examples include participating in and assisting with cleanup activities at Lake Biwa and Amanohashidate.
Participation in the “Zero Waste Operation” The “Zero Waste (530) Operation” was held at Kihama Lakeshore in Moriyama City, with participation from citizen groups, neighborhood associations, and Gunze.
