Environment
Environment Management
Basic Approach
The Yokowo Group recognizes that conducting business activities in harmony with the global environment is an essential responsibility for a corporation. The Yokowo Group continues to implement a range of Group-wide environmental preservation activities based upon defined environmental policies in order that we can pass on our irreplaceable global environment to future generations.
Environmental Policy
The Yokowo Group regards the preservation and harmonious coexistence with the global environment as a critical management priority. We are committed to accurately identifying and appropriately managing the environmental impacts of our business activities, while faithfully complying with environmental laws and regulations in each country and meeting the expectations and requirements of our stakeholders. Furthermore, through the promotion of environmental conservation initiatives and continuous improvement, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Action Guidelines
- Yokowo will identify and assess the environmental impacts arising from its business activities, and will continuously improve its environmental management system by periodically reviewing and updating the environmental objectives and targets that have been established.
- Yokowo will appropriately manage the environmental impacts associated with the use of raw materials such as metals (including copper alloys) and resins, as well as those arising from manufacturing processes, including surface treatment operations.
- Yokowo will comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and customer requirements, and will strive to maintain and continuously enhance appropriate operational practices and management standards.
- Yokowo will actively promote the safe handling of chemical substances, reduce the usage of hazardous chemicals, and prevent pollution, thereby minimizing adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
- Yokowo will promote initiatives for energy efficiency and resource efficiency by effectively utilizing energy, raw materials, and water, as well as by implementing process improvements, reducing waste generation, and advancing recycling activities.
- Yokowo will respect ecosystems and local natural environments, and will work together with stakeholders to promote the coexistence of business activities and nature, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity.
- Yokowo will encourage all employees to take proactive responsibility for environmental preservation, and by communicating the outcomes of these activities, will enhance transparency and build trust with society.
Established: June 1, 2005
Revised: December 22, 2025
Environmental Targets
Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
Achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across the YOKOWO Group by fiscal year 2040.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
Scope 1 and 2: Reduce emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030, compared to fiscal year 2024.
Scope 3: Reduce emissions by 25% by fiscal year 2030, compared to fiscal year 2024.
With regard to Scope 3 emissions, the following categories are included in the calculation:
- Category 1: Purchased goods and services(including the procurement of raw materials and outsourcing of processing to business partners)
- Category 4: Upstream transportation and distribution(transportation arranged by the Company)
- Category 5: Waste generated in operations
- Category 7: Employee commuting(including travel by automobile and train)
Efficient Use of Water Resources
Reduce water consumption intensity by 10% by fiscal year 2030, compared to fiscal year 2020.
Waste Reduction and Resource Circulation
Achieve a global waste recycling rate of 80% or higher by fiscal year 2030.
Environmental Management System
The Yokowo Group is promoting environmental management in collaboration with its group companies, and has established the following framework. The Sustainability Committee clarifies Yokowo Group's basic stance on issues such as climate change and human rights protection, and takes a leading role in promoting company-wide sustainability activities. On the other hand, the Environmental Committee is promoting qualitative improvement of the group's environmental measures through the PDCA cycle of the environmental management system.
Major Initiatives
Activities towards Achieving a Sustainable Society
- Volunteer Tree Planting Activities (YOKOWO MANUFACTURING OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.)
- Having begun operations in April 2022, YOKOWO MANUFACTURING OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC, volunteered to plant 500 saplings in cooperation with local industrial parks and authorities, aimed at protecting and preserving the environment.
Gunma Nature Positive Promotion Platform
In July 2025, Yokowo joined the “Gunma Nature Positive Promotion Platform.” This platform brings together companies and local governments to collaborate toward achieving a nature-positive society by 2030. YOKOWO will continue to promote the conservation and restoration of natural environments in partnership with local communities.
Performance
Please refer to the ESG Data Book for detailed results of each initiative.
For KPIs related to environmental management, please refer to the Sustainability Management and performance.