Gunze Group is actively pursuing initiatives to reduce environmental impact through its business activities.

In the field of plastics, we are strengthening our efforts towards resource circulation, such as reducing plastic waste, transitioning to environmentally conscious and recyclable materials, and developing recycling products that transcend business divisions. By 2030, our goal is to transform into a "Circular Maker."

As part of this ongoing endeavor, the "Circular Factory Transformation Plan" aims to convert production facilities into resource-circulating and environmentally conscious models. Recently, a new manufacturing building, which serves as a symbol of this plan, has been constructed within the premises of our key facility located in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture. This manufacturing building utilizes abundant renewable energy sources such as groundwater and solar power in Shiga Prefecture to reduce CO2 emissions while achieving high-efficiency production with state-of-the-art equipment. The plan also includes recycling production waste and effectively utilizing it as recycled raw materials, aiming for zero waste discharge outside the factory premises.