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 2010

Preventing Water Pollution

Measures implemented throughout the Asahi Kasei Group have resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of pollutants in effluent water. As shown at right, COD* of effluent has been maintained well below permissible levels at all sites in terms of both COD concentrations and total COD.

  • *Chemical oxygen demand. An indicator of water pollution by organic substances, COD is expressed in terms of the amount of oxygen required by an oxidizer to chemically oxidize the organic substances contained in the water.
  • COD of effluent
  • Effluent Water volume

Note: At some sites, regulation by total COD applies in addition to COD concentration limits. Permissible levels shown are the sums of total COD limits where they apply and concentration limits times amount of effluent water where they do not. Permissible levels therefore fluctuate from year to year with fluctuations in production volumes.

CSR

CSR Reports

CSR Report 2011

CSR Report 2011
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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