Initiatives to Protect Local Environment

Participation in the Nagano Prefecture an Adopt-a-Forest Program

We participate in the adopt-a-forest program promoted by Nagano Prefecture and are working with Iizuna Town on forest maintenance in forests owned by the town around Lake Reisenji. Since the conclusion of an adopt-a-forest agreement in October 2014, we have helped maintain forests, including by planting saplings and clearing undergrowth every year, in collaboration with the labor union. From FY2021, the amount of CO₂ absorbed by these activities is being certified under the Nagano Prefecture Adopt-A-Forest Program CO₂ Absorption Evaluation and Certification System in a move to visualize our contribution to the fight against climate change. Going forward, we will continue to work with the local community to protect rich natural resources through sustainable forest management.

Participants in the program

　　
Tree Planting　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Removing underbrush

Cleanup Activities around Plants

We have designated June as Environment Month to raise environmental awareness among our employees. During Environment Month, we have cleanup drives: picking up trash and cutting grass and dead branches along embankments and rivers to help beautify the environment around our plants.
KOREA SHINKO MICROELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (KSM : KOREA), an overseas subsidiary, also has annual cleanup drives along the roads and the river near their plant.
We will  promote to ensure that the beautiful environment around our plants is passed on to future generations.

Cleanup activities around plants (Kohoku Plant)

Cleanup activities around plants (KSM)

Donation to the Fund for Tree Planting Activities

We collect used stamps,  then we  donate to help fund tree planting. Since July 2005, when we started this campaign, we have donated enough items to purchase about 1,010 saplings.