Reducing the environmental burden

Throughout the Asahi Kasei Group we strive to alleviate the environmental impact of our activities ranging from procurement and use of raw materials to disposal, in order to help preserve the local and global environment.

Main environmental aspects, FY 2011

Curtailing greenhouse gas emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions

Asahi Kasei has played a leading role in the preparation and institution of the targets of the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) and the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) for reduction of greenhouse gas* emissions. We implement emission reduction measures in the following three areas.

  • Curtailment of CO2 emission from power generation.
  • Curtailment of emissions of greenhouse gases from production processes.
  • Phase-out of greenhouse gases as process materials.
  • *Carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).

CSR

CSR Reports

CSR Report 2012

CSR Report 2012
CSR concepts and activities of the Asahi Kasei Group are described.
Group Philosophy
We, the Asahi Kasei Group, contribute to life and living for people around the world.
Corporate Governance
The Asahi Kasei Group constantly endeavors to advance fast-moving and transparent management as essential for increased corporate value and greater earnings.

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