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Environmental Objectives and Targets Achieved

The CSR theme "Environment" is based on the following policy.
“TAMRON recognizes that global environmental issues are issued shared by humanity, endeavors to reduce the impact on and conserve the environment, and contributes to the development of a sustainable society in harmony with the environment.”
We will contribute to the global environment through the conservation of biodiversity and efficient use of resources and energy through our business.

Management system of Environment

Important matters and targets determined by the CSR Committee are managed by each CSR administrative division. For the “Environment” theme, the Sub-Committees (Waste Reduction, Eco-friendly Design, CO2 Reduction) under the CSR Committee manages specific policies and targets.

Target・Result

Based on the ”Environmental Vision 2050”, set objectives and targets for quality and the environment, we are working towards achievement.

Key CSR Issues 2023 results 2024 targets
Reducing CO2 emissions CO2 emissions (Scope1,2)
12% reduction compared with FY2015 levels　(Targets 9％)		 CO2 emissions (Scope 1,2)
2024: 12% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
2030: 30% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
2050: 100% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
Reduce industrial waste
  • (1) Reducing industrial waste emissions：6.7% increase year on year
  • Waste reduction to achieve site reduction target
  • (2) Increased plastic recycling rate Tamron Optical (Foshan), China
  • ：3.8％(Target: 10％)
Environmentally-friendly design
  • Reduce bags used for user manuals
    Reduction rate in new models: 100%
  • (1) Introduction of Tamron eco label: All models
    (2) Reduce bags used for user manuals：Reduction rate for new models 100%
    (3) Introduction of recycled plastic materials: Introduction to multiple models
Reducing harmful　chemical substances Leaks of harmful chemical substances from business locations
: 0 incidents		 (1) Leaks of harmful chemical substances from business locations: 0 incidents
(2) Number of environmental non-compliance cases: 0
Water management Water usage 
TAMRON Optical (Foshan), China : reduced by 6.5% in　comparison with FY2022 (Target：5.0% reduction in　comparison with FY2022) 
TAMRON Optical (Vietnam) : increased by 1.0% in comparison with FY2022 (Target: 1.0% reduction in　comparison with FY2022)		 Control and reduction of water usage to achieve reduction targets at each site



 

In response to the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons

In response to the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, we are striving to grasp the amount of refills and recovery by carrying out simple inspections and regular inspections at target sites that manage Class 1 specified products in accordance with theAct. The amount of fluorocarbon leakage in fiscal 2023 was less than 1,000 tons per year, below the level at which reporting to the government becomes mandatory.