Recycling Activities
Kyocera contributes to the goal of sustainable resource recycling by purchasing materials and supplies that have lower environmental impact, reducing new resource consumption, and minimizing waste.
The Kyocera Group manages the amount of industrial waste discharged and disposed of in landfills from the viewpoint of resource recycling. We evaluate the amount of industrial waste discharged, the unit cost of industrial waste treatment, and the risks of treatment contractors at our production sites.
As a result of the FY 2021 industrial waste risk assessment, there were 12 sites with high industrial waste risk, and the total amount of industrial waste discharged was 19,572 tons, accounting for 74% of the total amount of industrial waste discharged in FY 2021.
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●Industrial Waste Discharge
As a result of reviewing the data of FY2020, the figures have been revised.
Resource recovery rate
The resource recovery rate of the Kyocera Group (in Japan) in FY 2020 was 99.9%.
The definition of the recycling rate (%) is "1 - final disposal amount/discharge amount" x 100.
The recycling rate for the electrical and electronics industry in FY 2020 was not disclosed.
Waste Reduction Measures
Industrial Waste Reduction by Internal Treatment
The Niigata Shibata Plant installed equipment to retrieve copper by adding caustic soda to waste acid generated from the plating equipment and then applying heat treatment. After the copper has been retrieved, the waste liquid can be processed by the existing wastewater treatment equipment, making it possible to reduce industrial waste discharge.
●Reduced Waste Discharge
81 t / year
KYOCERA OPTEC (DONGGUAN) CO., LTD. reduced its industrial waste by installing centrifuges for its lens manufacturing process, which allow polishing solution to be reused by separating out impurities.
●Total Waste Reduction
120 t / year
Product Recycling Initiatives
Printer and toner cartridge recycling program
Kyocera Document Solutions is working to reduce the environmental impact of their multifunctional devices and printers by designing design products and systems based on the “Ecosys Concept.” In addition, we have established a system to collect and recycle products after they are no longer needed and are actively working to recycle parts and materials.
Case Studies in Japan
Case Study in Europe, the United States, and Australia
Mobile Phone Recycling Program
Kyocera is promoting recycling to reduce the environmental impact of mobile phones. Mobile phones contain precious resources such as rare metals, gold, and silver, and by promoting recycling, they help prevent environmental destruction through mining and make effective use of resources.
Case Study in Japan
In Japan, Kyocera participates in the Mobile Recycling Network (MRN) and carries out collection and recycling activities in cooperation with other companies. Through these efforts, mobile phones manufactured by Kyocera and other companies are collected at a joint collection center to promote recycling.
Case Study in the United States
Machine Tooling Chips and Chip Case Recycling Program
Kyocera contributes to emission reduction and productivity improvement in factories with a CSR initiative to collect and recycle used carbide materials, chips, and chip cases.
Corporate Motto / Management Rationale
- Environmental Safety Policy / Targets and Promotion System
- Climate Change Scenario
- Measures to Counter Climate Change
- Water Risk Response
- Recycling Activities
- Initiatives to Prevent Environmental Pollution
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Environmentally Friendly Products / Green Procurement
- Environmental Communication
- A History of Our Environmental Protection Activities
Social Citizenship Initiatives
- Active Promotion of Human Resources with Diverse Skillsets
- Human Rights Initiatives
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
- Occupational Safety
- Occupational Health, Safety, and Fitness Initiatives
- Supply Chain Management
- Approaches to Raising Quality and Customer Satisfaction Levels
- Social Contribution Activities
- Academic Advancement and Research
- Support for Culture and the Arts
- International Exchanges and Collaboration
- Environmental Protection Activities
- Local Community Activities
- Contributions to Society through Business Activities
Participation in CSR Related Initiatives
Third Party Verification of Environmental and Social Data