Kyocera Group Sustainable Plant Initiatives

Having become an important theme in today's society, sustainability is a word that we've been seeing and hearing more about. We’re seeing more initiatives being put in place across all industries, and Kyocera is no exception with a variety of activities at each of its plants to work toward its goal of achieving sustainability throughout the Group.
This page highlights the initiatives that each plant is implementing to successfully address a range of issues.

Making Lake Suwa even more beautiful - Enhancing environmental conservation together with residents from local communities

The Nagano Okaya Plant participates in Lake Suwa beautification activities while working with the local community to protect the environment. Through this initiative, we aim to protect nature―from source to sea―while ensuring a rich environment for future generations.

A step forward in preparing for disaster - Introduction of "Carrydun" emergency evacuation chairs for stairs

Kyocera has introduced "Carrydun" emergency evacuation chairs for staircases at the Shiga Higashiomi Plant to ensure safe evacuation in the event of a disaster. Fully functional even when the power is out, these Carrydun chairs will enhance our evacuation capabilities in emergencies, increase safety, and raise disaster prevention awareness.

Encouraging Employees to Take Full Advantage of Childcare Leave - Another Innovation in Workplace QOL

Person-dependent work is a serious issue for companies throughout industry. The Kagoshima Sendai Plant SMD Packages Division is working to eliminate person-dependent work with a shift toward becoming a plant with a multi-skilled workforce.

Taking Advantage of Childcare Leave - The Benefits of Workplace Reform

The Fukushima Koriyama Plant is working to increase awareness of the benefits of childcare leave for male employees and encourage male employees to take full advantage of the system.