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Capital and Business Partnership with Next-Generation Telecommunications Infrastructure Optimization Tool Developer LATYS Intelligence
Capital and Business Partnership with Next-Generation Telecommunications Infrastructure Optimization Tool Developer LATYS Intelligence
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has signed a capital and business partnership with LATYS to develop a service business, including the provision of components/devices and construction proposals, in order to build a good communication environment that allows pleasant connections anytime, anywhere by combining SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s next-generation communication components and LATYS’ tools for optimal deployment.
We are accelerating collaboration with startup companies and academia to expand and strengthen strategic business areas. For the exploration of new technologies and businesses, We will continue to engage in similar partnerships in the future. -
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Japan’s First Mounting of Perovskite Solar Cells on the Dojima Kanden Building, where its Osaka Head Office is located
Japan’s First Mounting of Perovskite Solar Cells on the Dojima Kanden Building, where its Osaka Head Office is located
SEKISUI CHEMICAL engaged in a joint study with Sekisui Jushi Corporation on an “installation method that can withstand wind loads on the 12th floor for 20 years and maintain stable power generation performance,” completed “building material panels with film-type perovskite solar cells,” and installed the panels on the building.
The Dojima Kanden Building, which houses both companies, is currently undergoing a large-scale renovation that is scheduled for completion in April 2025. Perovskite solar cells will be installed on the walls of the building in conjunction with this construction work to reduce the environmental impact of the building. They will also be used for long-term quality assessment, including monitoring the amount of power generated by the cells and changes over time. -
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We have uploaded the web page of Corporate Venture Capital
We have uploaded the web page of Corporate Venture Capital
We continue to actively engage in co-creating and new businesses creation based on investment in startup companies. We also pubkish investment sectors and portfolios, so please take a look.
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Discussion with State Minister Ota on the Development of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells
Discussion with State Minister Ota on the Development of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells
Following an overview of the solar cells, State Minister Ota toured the manufacturing facilities and exhibition space, and deepened her knowledge of SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s technologies. Joined by Katsunori Mukai, head of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL R&D Center, the next hour was spent exchanging opinions on the development of film-type perovskite solar cells.
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Introduction and Exhibition of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells at the “5th CEFIA Government-Private Forum”
Introduction and Exhibition of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells at the “5th CEFIA Government-Private Forum”
The “5th CEFIA Government-Private Forum” was held in conjunction with the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2023 and a seminar organized by JETRO Jakarta in Bali, Indonesia on August 25, 2023. SEKISUI CHEMICAL explained the uniqueness of film-type perovskite solar cell technology in an introductory session on advanced technologies by Japanese companies. It was a great opportunity to appeal to the governments and companies of ASEAN countries.
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ArcelorMittal and SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s Carbon Recycling Project achieves target ahead of schedule
ArcelorMittal and SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s Carbon Recycling Project achieves target ahead of schedule
ArcelorMittal and SEKISUI CHEMICAL have been supported by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan’s national research and development agency, and have launched an “International collaboration on CCU for circular carbon in Steelmaking”, scheduled for three years from 2021.
A CO2 conversion rate of 90% and a hydrogen conversion rate of 75% has been achieved, higher than the project target of a CO2 conversion rate of 85% or higher and a hydrogen conversion rate of 60% or higher using this technology.
In addition to completing the NEDO project, both companies aim to launch a new project to demonstrate the ability to scale up for commercialization. -
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Exhibition of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells at the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023 held from May 19 to 21
Exhibition of Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells at the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023 held from May 19 to 21
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023, a display area was set up to promote Japan’s cutting-edge technology. SEKISUI CHEMICAL carried out exhibitions and demonstration tests at the special venue (indoor and outdoor) in the Hiroshima Prefectural General Gymnasium (Hiroshima Green Arena), one of the venues of the summit. The large-area outdoor demonstrations provided a great opportunity to appeal to domestic and overseas media representatives.
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“SEKISUI TODAY 2023” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
“SEKISUI TODAY 2023” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
In 2023 we start the new medium-term plan and will leap forward with our accumulated strengths. In this video, we introduce our group stance of aiming to realize a sustainable society and achieve sustainable corporate growth by expanding our contribution to solving various social issues toward achieving our long-term vision. We sincerely hope you enjoy watching SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s new “SEKISUI TODAY” movies.
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Partnership agreement on practical application of CCUS
Partnership agreement on practical application of CCUS
As climate change issues become more serious, there is a worldwide need to drastically reduce CO2, a greenhouse gas. We have entered into a partnership for a practical application of the technology for manufacturing various carbon materials and products (Carbon Capture and Utilization technology, "CCU") and technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) as solid carbon (Carbon Capture and Storage technology, "CCS") using carbon monoxide (CO) produced by technology that efficiently convert CO2 into CO ("chemical looping reaction technology"). The realization of this scheme provides a new method of CCS, reduce dependence on fossil resources and contribute to the de-carbonization in producing various carbon products.
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Commencement of Joint Demonstration Test of Perovskite Solar Cells with JERA
Commencement of Joint Demonstration Test of Perovskite Solar Cells with JERA
As the decarbonization of energy is required to realize a decarbonized society by 2050, film-type perovskite solar cells are seen as a promising option to expand the introduction of renewable energy. They are lightweight and flexible, enabling installation in a variety of locations at various sites where it is difficult to install conventional silicon-based solar cells. This demonstration will allow for the gradual introduction of renewable energy to JERA’s thermal power stations, including the Yokosuka Thermal Power Station, thereby contributing to their decarbonization.
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1.5°C Target for Greenhouse Gas Reduction approved by SBT Initiative
1.5°C Target for Greenhouse Gas Reduction approved by SBT Initiative
In 2018, our original targets were validated by SBT, the first in the chemical sector. In October 2022, we set new targets for reducing GHG emissions as climate-change measures. SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group recognizes that climate change is not only a major social issue, but also a major business risk for our group, and is actively contributing to minimize the issues.
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Notice Concerning the Release of the World’s First Transfer Tape with High Heat Resistance, Thin-film, Low VOC, and Adhesion to Rough Surfaces
Notice Concerning the Release of the World’s First Transfer Tape with High Heat Resistance, Thin-film, Low VOC, and Adhesion to Rough Surfaces
As environmental awareness grows worldwide, the shift from gasoline (diesel) cars to electric vehicles is further accelerating in many countries and regions. The challenges are to improve “heat management efficiency associated with EVs” and to increase the “degree of freedom in vehicle interior design.” We have been working to solve these problems for vehicle applications and has now succeeded in developing new high heat-resistant transfer tapes (base material-less tapes).
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Capital and business partnership with Advanced Air Mobility manufacturer Volocopter GmbH
Capital and business partnership with Advanced Air Mobility manufacturer Volocopter GmbH
AAM is an air transportation system using eVTOL and drones. eVTOLs are expected to be a novel and sustainable means of transportation, with lower greenhouse gas emissions and less noise during takeoff and landing than existing commercial aircrafts and helicopters because they are electrically driven.
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Corporate Advertising: Moving into a sustainable future together
Corporate Advertising: Moving into a sustainable future together
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has continued to take on new challenges over the past year.
We are further accelerating its contribution to solving social issues while fulfilling its social responsibilities, with a center on ESG management. Over the next year and beyond, we will continue to create peace of mind for the future in order to realize a sustainable society. -
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL receives the Silver Award in the Environmentally Sustainable Company category at the fourth ESG Finance Awards Japan
SEKISUI CHEMICAL receives the Silver Award in the Environmentally Sustainable Company category at the fourth ESG Finance Awards Japan
The objective of the “ESG Finance Awards Japan” is to share with society the progressive initiatives of institutional investors, financial institutions, intermediaries, and companies that have made a positive impact on ESG finance and environmental/social business, leading to the promotion and expansion of ESG finance.
This award recognizes SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's use of the Products to Enhance Sustainability System to create a positive impact on solving environmental and social issues through its products and businesses.
Also, this award recognizes the company's management stance of striving for thorough risk management, its originality in visualizing impacts based on the rate of return to natural and social capital, and its transparency in disclosing details of the process to identify materiality. -
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Commencement of Japan’s First Demonstration Test of Perovskite Solar Cells Installed on Exterior Walls of Buildings
Commencement of Japan’s First Demonstration Test of Perovskite Solar Cells Installed on Exterior Walls of Buildings
SEKISUI CHEMICAL will commence Japan’s first demonstration test of film-type perovskite solar cells installed on the exterior walls of buildings together with NTT DATA Corporation in April 2023. The test will begin with installation on a small area of exterior walls at the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Research & Development Institute to identify potential issues. The cells will then be installed on exterior walls at the NTT Shinagawa TWINS DATA Tower for the demonstration test. The companies will tackle matters such as establishing a method for installing solar cell modules on the exterior walls of existing buildings and confirming power generation efficiency on vertical surfaces. Going forward, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will contribute to decarbonization by installing perovskite solar cells on existing buildings in urban centers, including NTT DATA’s data centers and offices.
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL selected as one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the sixth consecutive year
SEKISUI CHEMICAL selected as one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the sixth consecutive year
Global 100 is an index created and maintained by Canadian company, Corporate Knights Inc. It selects the major companies around the world from all sectors (approximately 6,700 companies in 2023), based on rigorous assessment of corporate sustainability performance from various perspectives such as environment, society, and governance (ESG), and ranks the top 100 companies. SEKISUI CHEMICAL was recognized for achievements in multiple evaluation criteria this year, including sustainable revenue revenue from sale of products and services that contribute significantly to the environment or society.), sustainable investment (capital expenditure and R&D), and sustainability pay link.
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Expansion of Heat Release Material Business in the United States
Expansion of Heat Release Material Business in the United States
As part of global environmental initiatives, the shift from gasoline (diesel) to electric vehicles is accelerating in many countries and regions. In the U.S., in particular, the federal government is strongly promoting the spread of electric vehicles, In line with this, the demand for LiB (lithium-ion battery) thermal gap filler materials is rapidly expanding among OEMs (automobile manufacturers) and LiB/electrical component manufacturers in the U.S.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has decided to establish a new plant in the United States to produce thermal gap filler materials for EVs (electric vehicles) and other environmental friendly vehicles of its consolidated subsidiary, SEKISUI POLYMATECH CO., LTD. Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in January 2023, and the plant will start operation in August 2023. -
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Heat Resistance SELFA Wins the Best Paper Award at IMPACT 2022 Conference
Heat Resistance SELFA Wins the Best Paper Award at IMPACT 2022 Conference
The research results on the temporary bonding tape "Heat Resistance SELFA" developed by the Electronics Materials Development Center of the High Performance Plastics Company's Research and Development Institute won the Best Paper Award at IMPACT, the largest international conference on semiconductor packages and PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) in Taiwan. SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. is the only Japanese company to receive this award in the packaging category.
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index For Eleventh Consecutive Year
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index For Eleventh Consecutive Year
The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies selected using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The DJSI, including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market. This year, 332 companies out of more than 3,500 companies assessed worldwide were named to the World Index, 36 of which were Japanese, including SEKISUI CHEMICAL.
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Commencement of Joint Research on Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Commencement of Joint Research on Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
As climate change is becoming a global issue and renewable energy expansion is required to create a sustainable society, installation site limitations for silicon solar cells due to weight and other factors have become an issue. Film-type perovskite solar cells are a next-generation type of solar cell that are lightweight and flexible, enabling installation at various sites, such as building walls, roofs with limited load bearing, or curved surfaces. Film-type perovskite solar cells will be installed at the Morigasaki Water Reclamation Center by spring 2023, the power generation amount will be monitored, and durability against corrosion will be checked, and thus will examine the viability of installing them at sewage facilities.
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Innovations Inspired by Nature Research Support Program and Forum celebrates our 20th anniversary
Innovations Inspired by Nature Research Support Program and Forum celebrates our 20th anniversary
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has been running the “SEKISUI CHEMICAL Innovations Inspired by Nature Research Support Program” since fiscal 2002, in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s founding.
In fiscal 2022, research grants were provided for four projects on “manufacturing” themes and ten projects on “fundamental research” themes, for a total of 14 grants from among 210 applications.
The Forum is held to report the results of the Innovation Inspired by Nature Research Support Program, which gives grants to research that utilizes foundational science knowledge learned from nature and the functioning of nature in innovation, as well as to promote research exchanges among involved researchers. And the lectures and poster sessionwere held online. -
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Production Capacity for Polyolefin Foam in the United States to be Increased
Production Capacity for Polyolefin Foam in the United States to be Increased
SEKISUI VOLTEK, LLC. (Michigan, USA) has decided to build a new building and production line for polyolefin foam to expand its production capacity. The investment amount is about 6 billion yen, and the production line is scheduled to start operation in the second quarter of 2024 (July to September). High Performance Plastics Company of SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. has expanded its polyolefin foam business globally and has the No. 1 market share in the North and South American markets. As the market is expected to continue to grow, the company aims to enhance its stable supply system and increase production volume by about 20% from the current level.
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New Targets Established for Reduction of GHG Emissions by 2030
New Targets Established for Reduction of GHG Emissions by 2030
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. announced that it has established new targets for reducing greenhouse gas (hereinafter "GHG") emissions by 2030 and will accelerate its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group recognizes that climate change is a major social issue as well as a major risk to the Group, and has been actively working to solve it.
As a result, raising the ratio of renewable energy in the Group's total purchased electricity to 20%. This is twice the ratio projected in the original plan, and the GHG emission reduction rate has reached 21% compared to the FY2013 level. Moreover, the Group has made the decision to accelerate its technically difficult initiatives, such as the electrification of facilities that consume fossil fuels, switching to low-carbon fuels, and reduction of GHG emissions from fossil fuels through production process innovation, in order to increase the GHG emission reduction rate by 2030. -
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Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells Installed in Umekita (Osaka) Station
Film-type Perovskite Solar Cells Installed in Umekita (Osaka) Station
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. will provide and install film-type perovskite solar cells to Umekita (Osaka) Station, to be developed by West Japan Railway Company. As this is the first time that SEKISUI CHEMICAL will install these cells in a general shared facility. Film-type perovskite solar cells are a next-generation type of solar cell using a crystalline structure called perovskite. It is lightweight and flexible, enabling installation at various sites, such as building walls, roofs with limited load bearing, or curved surfaces such as vehicle bodies. It could also solve various issues faced in the production of conventional silicon solar cells, by means of features such as continuous production being possible through application etc., and no rare metals being required. SEKISUI CHEMICAL will engage in co-creation as a JR WEST LABO partner to support JR West in achieving its first zero electricity-derived CO2 train station.
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CSR page updated with Sustainability Report 2022
CSR page updated with Sustainability Report 2022
Starting this year, the name of this report has been changed from "CSR Report" to "Sustainability Report" to further emphasize the Group’s focus on Sustainability.
This report introduces our improvement of social sustainability and our desire to communicate our strategy, approach, and current endeavors regarding ESG management. -
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Shiseido, SEKISUI CHEMICAL, and Sumitomo Chemical to Collaborate in Building a Circular Economy for Plastic Cosmetics Containers
Shiseido, SEKISUI CHEMICAL, and Sumitomo Chemical to Collaborate in Building a Circular Economy for Plastic Cosmetics Containers
Shiseido Company, Limited, SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. have agreed to work together and they will start a joint initiative to establish a circular economy for plastic cosmetics containers, in which used cosmetics plastic containers are collected, converted to resources and materials without sorting, and recycled back into plastic cosmetics containers. The three companies will advance this cross-sectoral alliance, while also calling on related industries and companies to join in the effort, and strive to create a circular economy.
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Launch of New Waste to Resources Biorefinery Business Brand “UNISON TM”
Launch of New Waste to Resources Biorefinery Business Brand “UNISON TM”
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has launched the new brand “UNISONTM” (trademark registration pending) for the biorefinery business that uses microorganisms to convert municipal/industrial waste into resources.
To achieve the “new social system for resource recycling,” SEKISUI CHEMICAL is aiming to establish a new recycling system that returns discarded waste into materials so that they can be reused repeatedly. -
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“SEKISUI TODAY 2022” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
“SEKISUI TODAY 2022” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
"Accelerate to the next medium-term with our accumulated strength!"
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has celebrated its75th anniversary. In this video, we introduce our stance of aiming to realize a sustainable society and achieve sustainable corporate growth by expanding our contribution to solving various social issues under the medium-term management plan "Drive 2022" toward achieving our long-term vision.We sincerely hope you enjoy watching SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s new “SEKISUI TODAY” movies.
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Plant for Interlayer Film Raw Material Resin in Europe Commences Procurement of Electricity Derived 100% from Renewable Energy Sources
Plant for Interlayer Film Raw Material Resin in Europe Commences Procurement of Electricity Derived 100% from Renewable Energy Sources
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. announced that the raw material resin plant in the Netherlands of its wholly owned subsidiary SEKISUI S-LEC B.V., which manufactures and sells interlayer film for laminated glass, has shifted to renewable energy sources for 100% of electricity purchased by the plant in 2022.
To build a decarbonized society, the Group intends to shift to renewable energy sources for 100% of purchased electricity by fiscal 2030, and aims to achieve zero greenhouse gas emission by fiscal 2050 for all energy used in business activities, including that produced by cogeneration systems. -
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1/10th Scale “Waste to Ethanol” Demonstration Plant Completed in Kuji City
1/10th Scale “Waste to Ethanol” Demonstration Plant Completed in Kuji City
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., Ltd. have completed construction of a 1/10th Scale demonstration plant in Kuji City, Iwate, Japan with the aim of demonstrating the viability of the technology that converts municipal/industrial waste into ethanol on a commercial scale.
Aiming for a new social system for resource recycling, The first commercial-scale facility is targeted to begin production in 2025. -
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Rebranding of SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s Interlayer Film Business
Rebranding of SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s Interlayer Film Business
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.’s High Performance Plastics Company has rebranded its PVB Interlayer Film business.
SEKISUI has been making efforts to create safe and comfortable places in society and contributed to helping people build a pleasant relationship in these places. The company hopes that it will further deepen the connections with people, society, the environment, technology, and other areas which surround us.
It will aim to create businesses that will make a better future by valuing the awareness of creating and deepening those “connections.” -
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75th Anniversary, Corporate Advertising: A sustainable future to smile
75th Anniversary, Corporate Advertising: A sustainable future to smile
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Since our establishment on March 3, 1947, SEKISUI CHEMICAL has been demonstrating prominence in technology, quality, and other aspects as a company that leads the plastic industry.
To contribute toward the realization of a sustainable society, the employees of SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group will unite as one to continue to work hard and take on challenges for both the future—which starts from now—as well as our 100th anniversary and keep generating innovation. -
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Selected as one of the 2022 Global 100 corporations for the fifth consecutive and seventh time
Selected as one of the 2022 Global 100 corporations for the fifth consecutive and seventh time
SEKISUI CHEMICAL was recognized for achievements in multiple evaluation criteria this year, including clean revenue, clean investment (capital expenditure and R&D), sustainability pay link, and employee retention, and was ranked 22st, one of 3 companies from Japan to be selected.
We will keep on contributing to solving social issues in order to pursue both the realization of sustainable society and the Group's growth, and advance efforts to be a Group that continues to be trusted by our stakeholders. -
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Newly Developed Transparent and Flexible Radio Wave Reflection Film for 5G Communications
Newly Developed Transparent and Flexible Radio Wave Reflection Film for 5G Communications
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has recently developed a transparent and flexible radio wave reflection film for 5G communications by combining the SEKISUI’s distinguished film and optical adhesive technologies with the metamaterial technology of Meta Materials Inc. .
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Establishment of the Resource Recycling Policy and Environmental Medium-Term Plan
Establishment of the Resource Recycling Policy and Environmental Medium-Term Plan
SEKISUI CHEMICAL formulated a resource recycling policy and related strategies to the policy that contribute to the resolution of climate change issues. SEKISUI CHEMICAL is aiming to realize a circular economy in 2050. In addition, we are promoting “SEKISUI Environmental Sustainability Plan: Accelerate II,” an Environmental Medium-Term Plan which contains targets the company aims to achieve in fiscal 2022. We look to create “peace of mind for the future” through the steady execution of these initiatives going forward.
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL is selected a Nadeshiko Brand
SEKISUI CHEMICAL is selected a Nadeshiko Brand
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was selected as a 2020 Nadeshiko Brand by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock . This marks the fourth time SEKISUI CHEMICAL has been chosen, following its selection in fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2019.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL is engaged in efforts to create working environments in which diverse human resources can both flourish and feel fulfilled. As part of these efforts, in fiscal year 2007 the company began promoting female empowerment, and in fiscal year 2015 it drew up a Diversity Management Policy. The company sees female empowerment as the first step in the process of promoting diversity management across the entire SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. -
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Selected under 2021 Health & Productivity Stock Selection Program for the First Time
Selected under 2021 Health & Productivity Stock Selection Program for the First Time
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been selected under the 2021 Health & Productivity Stock Selection Program by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, winning recognition for the company’s excellence in health and productivity management. And SEKISUI’s 30 affiliated companies in Japan were selected as 2021 Certified Health & Productivity Management Organizations (Large Enterprise Category).
Based on the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s belief that “employees are valuable resources entrusted to the Group by society,” the Group has been actively involved in promoting employee health. The activity has taken a step forward, upgraded to a management strategy aimed at the betterment of employee health. Under the strategy, action is being taken through five initiatives to realize health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being of all employees. -
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Selected as one of the 2021 Global 100 corporations for the fourth consecutive and sixth time
Selected as one of the 2021 Global 100 corporations for the fourth consecutive and sixth time
Global 100 is an index created and maintained by Canadian company, Corporate Knights Inc. It ranks major companies around the world from all sectors (8,080 companies in 2021), by looking at corporate sustainability performance from various perspectives such as environment, society, and governance (ESG), and selects the top 100 companies.
Global 100, announced annually at the Davos Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, was announced this year in the virtual CEO roundtable event held by Corporate Knights.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL was recognized for achievements in multiple evaluation criteria this year, including clean revenue, clean investment, safety, and employee retention, and was ranked 51st, one of 5 companies from Japan to be selected.
In the current medium-term management plan "Drive 2022," we have set “promoting ESG management which pursues both the sustainability of society and the sustainability of the Group, and building a corporate system that allows enhancement of corporate value” as a basic strategy. We will continue to make a greater contribution to achieving a sustainable society, and take on challenges to maintain our strong corporate presence for the next 100 years. -
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Develops UV + Moisture Curing Adhesive That Simplifies the Electronic Equipment Assembly Process
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Develops UV + Moisture Curing Adhesive That Simplifies the Electronic Equipment Assembly Process
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD., announces that its High Performance Plastics Company has improved the performance of Photolec B, the UV + moisture curing adhesive used in gluing together mainly used on smartphones. This is expected to cut down the time and manpower, thus contributing to optimize production process efficiency.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL aimed to win 15% share of the smartphone parts adhesive market by FY2022 and speed up marketing for application in other devices, chiefly in overseas markets. -
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Named to the CDP A List in Both Climate Change and Water Security
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Named to the CDP A List in Both Climate Change and Water Security
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been awarded a place on the Climate Change A List and Water Security A List by the international non-profit environmental organization CDP. This is the third consecutive year that SEKISUI CHEMICAL has been awarded a place in the Climate Change A List and the first time in the Water Security A List.
The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group formulated “the SEKISUI Environment Sustainability Vision 2050”. In dealing with climate change issues, the goal is to build a decarbonized society, and in the area of resolving water risk issues, the Group intends to generate positive return on the natural capital used in its business activities. -
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SEKISUI to Produce Synthetic Railway Sleepers (FFU) in Europe
SEKISUI to Produce Synthetic Railway Sleepers (FFU) in Europe
The Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Products Company of SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (hereinafter ”SEKISUI”) decided to open a production plant for the manufacture of synthetic wood for railway sleepers made from long glass-fiber-reinforced foamed urethane (FFU) in the Netherlands. SEKISUI produced FFU is lightweight and excellent durability. Increasing overseas market demand made it essential for SEKISUI to commit to a new production facility in the heart of Europe utilizing the infrastructure from SEKISUI ESLON B.V.
The construction of the plant in Roermond will begin in 2021; the production itself will start in Q1/2023. This will expand its production capacity for FFU railway sleepers 1.8 times larger. And in 2030, SEKISUI aim to achieve overseas sales of 10 billion yen in the functional materials business. -
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Mass production of thermal interface materials for the electric vehicle industry
Mass production of thermal interface materials for the electric vehicle industry
SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE B.V. (hereafter SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE), headquartered in Roermond, the Netherlands, is commencing production of thermal interface materials for automakers, battery manufacturers and producers of powertrains and chassis components. SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE as part of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group will serve the increasing demand for thermal interface materials at a time when sustainability and safety are more important than ever for the automotive sector.
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Innovation Center Established in Research & Development Institute
Innovation Center Established in Research & Development Institute
The High Performance Plastics Company has established the Minase Innovation Center (MIC) within the Research & Development Institute (constructed in 1961), its main research and development base. In the three strategic fields—electronics, mobility and building and infrastructure—of the High Performance Plastics Company, changes in telecommunications and the automobile industry such as the spread of 5G in the telecommunications industry and development of CASE including automated driving in the automobile industry have made the fusion of human resources and information in various fields necessary for producing innovation. As a base for open innovation within and outside the company, MIC has a layout that promotes the exchange of opinions with customers and interaction between employees from the respective strategic fields. The use of MIC will encourage internal and external fusion, thereby further promoting the creation of innovation that can contribute to social problem solving as well as the growth of SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group and the High Performance Plastics Company.
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Expansion of Pharmaceuticals Business
Expansion of Pharmaceuticals Business
To respond to diversification and rising costs in the pharmaceutical industry, SEKISU CHEMICAL has decided to invest a total amount of approximately six billion yen in two major plants of the medical business within and outside Japan to enhance production facilities of raw materials for pharmaceutical products. In Japan, a new building for manufacturing pharmaceutical intermediates will be constructed at the Iwate Plant of subsidiary SEKISUI MEDICAL. Overseas, a new room for microbial fermentation and purification will be established within the United Kingdom plant of SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS (UK). Both plants adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP; this is a set of regulations regarding the manufacturing environment of pharmaceuticals including raw materials) which is a standard for the manufacturing and quality management of pharmaceuticals. They are able to develop and manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials. Through this enhancement, a system for contract manufacturing of various types of active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials will be established to strengthen the Pharmaceuticals business and focus on further expanding the life science field.
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Formulates New Long-Term Environmental Vision and Medium-Term Environmental Plan
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Formulates New Long-Term Environmental Vision and Medium-Term Environmental Plan
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has formulated a new long-term environmental vision “SEKISUI Environment Sustainability Vision 2050” leading up to 2050, positioning climate change, depletion of natural resources, and water risks as priority environment issues and setting the direction and targets for each issue. In addition, through a process of back-casting based on the vision for 2050, a new medium-term environmental plan “SEKISUI Environmental Sustainability Plan Accelerate II” (FY2020-22) stating medium-term targets was also formulated.
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL joining the International Initiative "RE100"
SEKISUI CHEMICAL joining the International Initiative "RE100"
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has joined the international initiative RE100 that aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity use in business activities. Climate change is one of the priority issues to be addressed in the medium-term environmental plan “SEKISUI Environmental Sustainability Plan Accelerate II” (FY2020-22) formulated this fiscal year. SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group will convert 100% of purchased power to renewable energy by 2030 and aim to achieve zero emission of greenhouse gases from all energy sources including cogeneration power generation systems used in business activities by 2050.
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CSR Site updated with Fiscal 2020 Report
CSR Site updated with Fiscal 2020 Report
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has been creating social value through businesses in various fields such as housing, social infrastructure, transportation, electronics, and medical. From this fiscal year, the Group will embark on the long-term vision “Vision 2030” and the medium-term management plan “Drive 2022” to continue sustainable growth through innovation. Centered on ESG management, the Group will expand existing businesses and take on challenges in new areas. The CSR site introduces the social responsibilities to be fulfilled by SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group and various initiatives being undertaken to contribute to solving social issues.
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“SEKISUI TODAY 2020” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
“SEKISUI TODAY 2020” movie: introducing SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has commenced its Medium-term Management Plan, “Drive 2022”; this forms the first step toward realizing its Long-term Vision, “Vision 2030,” which outlines the Group’s ambitions for the next 10 years. By further accelerating its ESG management, and by creating and providing products and services in its core business fields of Residential, Advanced Lifeline, Innovative Mobility, and Life Science, the Group seeks to better contribute to the resolution of societal issues.
The movie is available in a “Full” version, and in “Segmented” versions, which breaks the movie down into its constituent themes. We sincerely hope you enjoy watching SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s new “SEKISUI TODAY” movies. -
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Selected as a 2019 Nadeshiko Brand
Selected as a 2019 Nadeshiko Brand
SEKISUI CHEMICAL was selected as a 2019 Nadeshiko Brand*. (This is the third time SEKISUI CHEMICAL has been chosen, following its selection in fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2017.)
Based on the belief that “employees are precious assets that have been bestowed upon us by society,” SEKISUI CHEMICAL has engaged in efforts to create a working environments in which diverse human resources can flourish and experience fulfillment. As part of these efforts, in fiscal year 2007, the company began promoting female empowerment and, in fiscal year 2015, it drew up a Diversity Management Policy. The company sees female empowerment as the first step in the process of promoting diversity management across the entire SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. Going forward, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will continue to promote further diversity as it seeks to maintain a strong corporate presence for the next 100 years and beyond.
* The Nadeshiko Brand was launched in fiscal year 2012 as a means for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to identify listed companies that have had outstanding success in encouraging female empowerment in the workplace. Many investors are interested in companies that seek to improve their corporate value in the medium- and long-term; the Nadeshiko Brand encourages investors to invest in selected companies, and also seeks to accelerate efforts to encourage female empowerment in the workplace. -
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Hybrid urban development at Hiragishi district in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City
Hybrid urban development at Hiragishi district in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City
The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group defines the areas of social issues to be addressed as residential and social infrastructure creation and chemical solutions, positions ESG at the center of its management strategy, and promotes efforts that are integrated with its business.
This time, the Group has acquired the Hiragishi district in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City together with Haseko Real Estate Development, Inc., and started development of the “Sapporo Hiragishi Lead Town” (tentative name)—a sustainable urban development that is resilient to disasters—under the SEKISUI Safe & Sound Project.
The aim of the SEKISUI Safe & Sound Project undertaken by the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group is to concentrate the collective strength of the Group, and develop large-scale hybrid towns that contribute toward addressing local and social issues. At Sapporo Hiragishi Lead Town, products and services of the Group will be widely adopted to seek the realization of the concept “Safe & Sound: Secure and Safe, Eco-Friendly, and Sustainable Town.” -
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Cooperation with Sumitomo Chemical on circular economy initiative
Cooperation with Sumitomo Chemical on circular economy initiative
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has succeeded in developing production technology for transforming waste into ethanol, and Sumitomo Chemical possesses technological know-how in manufacturing polyolefin. The two companies have agreed to form a strategic alliance to benefit society by deploying technology for manufacturing polyolefin using waste as a raw material.
Pilot production for each will begin in fiscal 2022, and full-scale market launch is expected in fiscal 2025.
This alliance between the two companies will make it possible to introduce this waste-derived ethanol into the production cycle of organic chemical materials, such as daily-use plastics, and will enable the creation of a circular economy that uses waste as a raw material to manufacture polyolefin. SEKISUI CHEMICAL hopes to contribute toward the creation of a sustainable society by reducing the use of new fossil fuels, and at the same time, reducing both CO2 emissions from incinerating waste as well as plastic waste. -
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Selected as one of the 2020 Global 100 corporations for the third consecutive and fifth time
Selected as one of the 2020 Global 100 corporations for the third consecutive and fifth time
Global 100 is an index created and maintained by a Canadian company, Corporate Knights Inc. It ranks major companies around the world from all sectors (approximately 7,400 companies in 2020), by looking at corporate sustainability performance from various perspectives such as environment, society, and governance (ESG), and selects the top 100 companies.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL was recognized for achievements in multiple evaluation criteria this year, including clean revenue*, resource and clean air productivity, innovation capacity, safety, and employee retention. Ranked 12th, SEKISUI CHEMICAL was the highest ranked Japanese company. (A total of six Japanese companies, including SEKISUI CHEMICAL, were listed.) Going forward, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will continue to work on improving the lives of the people of the world and the Earth’s environment, and contribute toward the sustainable growth of society.
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Exhibited in EcoPro 2019
Exhibited At Eco-Pro 2019
From December 5th to the 7th, we took part in the EcoPro 2019 exhibition held at Tokyo Big Sight. The theme for SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s booth was “SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group Initiatives for Achieving a Sustainable Future.” Here, we displayed products and technologies based on a wide range of concepts for providing solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Based on our vision for improving the global environment and the lives of people around the world, SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has committed to making significant contributions to solving the issues raised in the UN’s SDGs through its core business operations. Moving forward, we promise to further accelerate our efforts towards achieving a sustainable planet.
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Received Minister of the Environment Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity
Received Minister of the Environment Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity
For Housing Company, we recognize the importance of addressing environmental and social issues and building a solid administrative foundation that drives our business’s growth. As such, we promote ESG-focused business practices and work to develop and advance energy self-sufficient housing with our company’s SEKISUI HEIM brand, by delivering products that ensure both financial stability and safety during natural disasters.
Our efforts to develop and promote energy self-sufficient housing were recognized by the Japanese government, earning us an award from the Minister of the Environment for our work in combating global warming. Our energy self-sufficient homes utilize storage systems (batteries, EVs, etc.) to accumulate energy generated from high capacity solar panels that, when used efficiently, can help achieve housing powered entirely by renewable energy.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has also initiated a energy buy-back service called SMARTHEIM DENKI for customers living in a Sekisui Heim home. As we lead the way in promoting the increased adoption of renewable energy solutions, we promise to continue tackling the objectives set forth in the SDGs by providing transformative solutions. -
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First-time Exhibition at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA2019)
First-time Exhibition at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA2019)
We exhibited for the first time at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA2019) held September 12th through the 22nd.
At SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group’s Automobiles and Transportation division, we focus on a basic strategy of developing and promoting the sale of materials that contribute to the advancement of CASE* technologies in the automobile industry. Europe is not only an important base for communicating the latest technological trends being actively introduced in the automobile industry, but is also an extremely pivotal area for our group.
At this exhibition, we concentrated on making the European consumer aware of the transformative technologies developed by SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group and created an original concept car that incorporated forty different types of products, including some of our latest materials. As a comprehensive materials manufacturer, we work to bring a wide range of solutions to life for our customers.
*CASE: C (Connected), A (Autonomous), S (Shared), E (Electric) -
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SEKISUI Environment Week 2019
SEKISUI Environment Week 2019
SEKISUI Environment Week arose from a proposal initially delivered by youth advocates at the Global Children's Eco Summit. Since 2013, we have held Environment Week every year with each of our global offices planning and implementing their own events and environment-contributing activities.
For our seventh edition of Environment Week in 2019, our Tokyo Head Office led clean-up activities in the area surrounding the office (Toranomon, Minato Ward, Tokyo), while our overseas and domestic branches engaged in various efforts to conserve resources and energy at their respective offices. In the years ahead, we promise to continue raising each individual employee's awareness of the environment, while promoting environmental contributions at both the global and local level for all our domestic and overseas offices. -
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Newly Constructed a Fourth Factory in India for Injection-molded Vehicle Products for Automobile Interiors/Exteriors
Newly Constructed a Fourth Factory in India for Injection-molded Vehicle Products for Automobile Interiors/Exteriors
SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED is adding a new fourth factory in northwest India (scheduled to begin operation in April, 2020).
In August 2011, we established and began operating SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED in India as part of an effort to expand our injection-molding business -- one of the core sectors of our automobiles and transportation operations -- within new and emerging markets. In the years following, we expanded the scope of our operations based on a growing trend for motorization within India and set out to construct the first factory of its kind in northwest India, in order to meet increased demand that is anticipated in the near future.
Through this, we plan to increase our production capacity in India by 20% and reach a 2022 sales target of 9 billion yen.
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Began Operating a Production Line for Polyolefin Foam Used in Automobile Interiors in Wuxi, China
Began Operating a Production Line for Polyolefin Foam Used in Automobile Interiors in Wuxi, China
In May 2019, SEKISUI YOUNGBO HPP (WUXI) CO., LTD. began the production and sale of polyolefin foam for automobile interiors. The same company was authorized by the Chinese government in April, 2017 to operate as a manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) foam for automobile interiors, making it only the second company in China to produce polyolefin foam (the first company being "YOUNGBO HPP (LANGFANG) CO., LTD." in Langfang, Hebei Province).
PP foam is used as a base material in automobile interiors, as it offers a range of advanced functions such as a high degree of formability and cushioning. Against a backdrop of increasing consumer demand for top-quality automobiles in China, advanced-function foams have seen a similar boost in demand in the Chinese market. The new production line is expected to deliver increased production in the near future, while the factory layout was designed so as to allow for the introduction of multiple additional production lines as necessary. The factory has also been constructed to emit zero industrial wastewater, in keeping with China's strict environmental regulations. -
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Purchased the CFRP Supplier AIM Aerospace Group in an Effort to Strengthen Our Aircraft-related Business
Purchased the CFRP Supplier AIM Aerospace Group in an Effort to Strengthen Our Aircraft-related Business
On June 17, 2019, we concluded a share transfer agreement to acquire all shares of AIM Aerospace Group, a CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) supplier for aircrafts and drones, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. (Total share transfer effective as of the latter half of 2019.)
This High Performance Plastics (HPP) Company is strategically focused on the fields of automobiles and transportation and is manufacturing and selling automotive products such as interlayer films for laminated glass and foam resin materials.
At Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Products (UIEP) Company, we focus on the strategic field of advanced materials and engage in the production of plastic sheets for molding that are used in the aircraft industry.
By uniting the administrative resources of these two companies, we intend to harness AIM Aerospace Group's composite material technologies, while increasing our presence in the aircraft industry and expanding our business operations centering on the field of mobility materials for aircrafts, automobiles, and beyond. -
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's Efforts to Address the Issue of Climate Change
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's Efforts to Address the Issue of Climate Change
In January, 2019, SEKISUI CHEMICAL expressed its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TFCD). In July, we disclosed information related to our group's efforts for addressing climate change based on four fields, governance, strategization, risk management, and indexes and objectives, in accordance with the proposals of TFCD.
At SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group, we are working to utilize the contributions our businesses have made to improving the sustainability of society and the planet, in order to increase the stability of our group, while constructing a sustainable business base built on the trust earned from our stakeholders through the continuous disclosure of information. -
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Awarded the 2018 Outstanding Performance Award for Advanced Human Resource Development for the Global Environment
Awarded the 2018 Outstanding Performance Award for Advanced Human Resource Development for the Global Environment
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Performance Award for Advanced Human Resource Development for the Global Environment (sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Consortium for Leadership Development EcoLeaD). The Award for Advanced Human Resource Development for the Global Environment recognizes the necessity of having corporate management that places primary importance on the global environment and serves to encourage corporations that develop human resources who act independently to help realize environmentally-conscious corporate management practices. As part of our basic corporate strategy, SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has worked to develop a sustainable business base in accordance with ESG standards. We received this award in recognition of our systematic environmental education initiatives for achieving “Earth with maintained biodiversity". Moving forward, we promise to continue investing in our environmental education programs in our efforts to help build a more sustainable society.
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Commenced Operation of Environment-Contributing Facility at YAMANASHI SEKISUI CO., LTD.
Commenced Operation of Environment-Contributing Facility at YAMANASHI SEKISUI CO., LTD.
YAMANASHI SEKISUI CO., LTD. has become the first SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group location in Japan to introduce a large-scale solar power generation equipment for in-house use. At the same time, its hydraulic injection molding machines were updated to use electric machines and servomotors and an energy management system was also introduced. By controlling the amount of energy used, we anticipate an overall reduction in GHG emissions. In order to achieve a 6% reduction in GHG emissions from 2013 amounts (942,000 tonnes of CO2 emitted in FY 2013) as laid out in our Environment Medium-term Plan, SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group has allocated 12 billion yen for environment-contributing investments and is now promoting the introduction of and renewal to more effective equipment. SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's long-term 2030 targets for reducing GHG emissions were the first in the chemical industry to be certified by the SBT initiative. In addition to environment-contributing investments for improving equipment and facilities in the future, we are committed to achieving our reduction targets through new innovations in our product design and manufacturing as well as in the energy mix that powers our operations.
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Enacted Health and Productivity Management Policy and Made a Declaration of Health within SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
Enacted Health and Productivity Management Policy and Made a Declaration of Health within SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group focuses on implementing a diversity management policy that promotes the creation of a healthy and rewarding workplace, where our diverse human resources can thrive. Through our engagement in employee health management practices that form the basis of our diversity management, we have been selected three years in a row, starting from 2017, as a Health and Productivity Management Organization (White 500). In order to further promote these efforts, we have enacted a health and productivity management policy and made a declaration on health that includes the principles behind our health and productivity management* as well as the basic form this management will take.
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Awarded the 28th “Annual Global Environment Awards” Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Award
Awarded the 28th “Annual Global Environment Awards” Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Award
SEKISUI CHEMICAL recognizes its responsibility as a Japanese corporation to help Japan reach its CO2 emissions reduction targets as set forth in the Paris Accord. In turn, we have set our own ambitious targets that either match or surpass those established by the country as a whole. Among our many efforts, our housing business in particular was recognized and awarded an Annual Global Environment Award for developing and promoting energy self-sufficient homes.
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Selected to the CDP Climate Change A-List
Selected to the CDP Climate Change A-List
On January 22, 2019, SEKISUI CHEMICAL was selected to the 2018 CDP Climate Change A-List, which is managed by the Carbon Disclosure Project, an international NPO. CDP is a not-for-profit international charity that promotes the protection of our planet's forests and water resources as well as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for cities and corporations. It represents 115 organizations and corporations as well as 650 global investment firms and implements and evaluates questionnaire-based surveys on the efficacy of solutions to address climate change, deforestation, and water security.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group is working to construct a sustainable business base in accordance with ESG standards and is making ambitious efforts to combat environmental issues, beginning with climate change, as part of its initiatives to tackle the environmental challenges represented among the three ESG factors. In June 2018, we were the world's first company in the chemical industry to acquire SBT Initiative Certification, following increased efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions throughout our supply chain and beyond. We have also declared our support for the TCFD, which implements recommendations to encourage the evaluation and disclosure of information related to the impact of climate change on corporate finances. In the years ahead, we intend to further accelerate our comprehensive efforts to address the pressing challenges of climate change. -
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Corporate Advertising: SHIFT to the "Next Stage" With ESG concerns driving our management, we will take the next leap forward.
Corporate Advertising: SHIFT to the "Next Stage" With ESG concerns driving our management, we will take the next leap forward.
For SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group, 2019 was the last year of our medium-term "SHIFT 2019 -Fusion-" plan. Recognizing this as an opportune time to pass the baton to the next generation, we appointed new presidents for three of our companies and implemented a new management system. We actively and directly engage in a wide range of universal social issues that are global in scale. The foundation of our management strategies is built upon ESG standards. Through SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group's diverse business operations, exceptional products, and transformative technologies, we are committed to achieving sustainable growth, while making meaningful contributions to the UN's SDGs and the social challenges now facing us.
SHIFT to the "Next Stage"
With ESG concerns driving our management, we will take the next leap forward