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 waste discharged and disposed of in landfills from the viewpoint of resource recycling. We evaluate the amount of waste discharged, the unit cost of waste treatment, and the risks of treatment contractors at our production sites.
As a result of the FY2022 waste risk assessment, there were 6 sites with high waste risk, and the total amount of waste discharged was 14,453 tons, accounting for 41% of the total amount of waste discharged in FY2022.
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Waste Discharge
Data in FY2021 has been updated to improve the accuracy of data aggregation at some locations.
Resource recovery rate
The resource recovery rate of the Kyocera Group (in Japan) in FY2022 was 99.6%.
The definition of the recycling rate (%) is "1 - final disposal amount/discharge amount" x 100.
Recycling rates for the four electrical and electronics industry groups for FY2022 data have not been published and not shown in the graph.
Waste Reduction Measures
Reduction of industrial waste by volume reduction of grinding waste liquid
Reduction of industrial waste by extending the use life of polishing fluids
●Total Waste Reduction
202 t / year
Reduction of industrial waste by volume reduction of grinding waste liquid
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
Profuct End of Life - Collection and Recycling of Used Toner Containers | KYOCERA Document Solutions
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
- Top Management Message
- Kyocera Group's Value Creation Model
- Sustainability Management
- Priority Issues
- Kyocera Group CSR Guidelines
- Environmental Safety Policy / Targets and Promotion System
- Climate Change Scenarios
- Measures to Fight 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
- Developing Human Resources with Diverse Skillsets
- Respect for Human Rights
- 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 & External Evaluation
Third Party Verification of Environmental and Social Data