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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 2024 results 2025 targets
Reducing CO2 emissions CO2 emissions (Scope1,2)
15.2% reduction compared with FY2015 levels　(Targets 12％)		 CO2 emissions (Scope 1,2)
2025: 15% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
2030: 30% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
2050: 100% reduction compared with FY2015 levels
Reduce industrial waste
  • (1) Reduction of the volume of industrial waste generated
  •  ･Head office : 38,174.5kg  Target : Below the average of the past three years (26,014.5 kg)  Results : target not achieved due to the impact of office waste
  •  ･Mold & Tooling Technology Center : 18.6% increase Target : 2% reduction of waste plastic compared with 2023 (70,290 kg/mold or less (intensity))
  • Results : target not achieved due to the impact of a decrease in the number of production molds and an increase in waste for mold verification purposes
  •  ･China plant : 11.9% decrease  Target : 2% decrease from 2023 Results : Achieved
  •  ･Vietnam Plant : 20.5％ increase  Target : 1% decrease from 2023
  • Results : target not achieved due to the impact of increased production
  • Waste reduction to achieve site reduction target
  • (2) Recycling of waste plastics
  •  ･China plant : Recycling rate: 2.8% Target : Recycling rate: 3.8%
  • Results : target not achieved due to the impact of waste plastic from PC and PPS molding waste left over from increased production
Environmentally-friendly design
  • Introduction of TAMRON eco-label : Introduced for seven models
  • Reduce bags used for owner’s manuals: Reduction rate in new models 100%
  • Introduction of recycled plastic materials : PC-G plastics containing 30% recycled material already introduced in mass production 
  • (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 (1) Grasping actual amount of clean water use
･Head office :  4,113 m³ Target : Not to exceed FY2023 amount (4,177 m³/year or less) 
Results : Achieved
･Hirosaki : 1,059 m³ Target : Not to exceed FY2023 amount (983 m³/year or less) 
Results : target not achieved due to the increased use of mist in clean rooms
･Namioka : 76,997 m³ Target : Not to exceed FY2023 amount (54,370 m³/year or less) 
Results : target not achieved due to an increase in GM production and the introduction of pure water equipment		 Control and reduction of water usage to achieve reduction targets at each site
(2) Reduction of clean water use
･TAMRON Optical (Foshan), China : 2.9% reduction Target : 5% decrease compared with 2023 (406,320.7 m³/year or less) Results : target not achieved because of increased water use due to the modification of facilities for automation
･TAMRON Optical (Vietnam) : 9,899 m³ increase Target : 1% decrease compared with 2023 + for newly built second plant (88,629 m³/year or less) Results : target not achieved because of increased water use due to increased operating days and personnel resulting from an increase in production



 

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 2024 was less than 1,000 tons per year, below the level at which reporting to the government becomes mandatory.