Aiming for proactive information disclosure
JATCO aims to be proactive in disclosing information about its environmental initiatives.
In order to promote widespread understanding of our activities amongst our stakeholders, we have published our Environmental Report since 2005. From 2009 onwards, we expanded the focus to include societal topics, and changed the title to the “Environmental & Social Report.” The 2015 report, which marked the 10 year milestone since its first publication, underwent a complete design revision to make the report easier to read and understand. Additionally, we are working to further disseminate this information to wider society by actively registering it on internet websites for searching and browsing CSR and environmental reports.
Considering and nurturing the environment together with local communities
Hosting of factory tours
JATCO hosts factory tours for numerous organizations, including local elementary, middle, and high school groups, as part of our open factory initiative. During our factory tours, we introduce our 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) stance, such as the fine-grained separation of production waste and use of any recyclable waste in new products. Furthermore, we run a program where visitors can experience the process of using lab equipment to filter waste water produced by our plant to create clean water. Additionally, in FY2021 we held online factory tours for local elementary schools.
Cleaning the neighborhoods around our locations
JATCO proactively contributes to society and engages in environmental conservation at each of its locations. For example, along the Taki River, which flows to the east of our headquarters, we are continuing to mow the banks and plant red spider lily bulbs. We are also working with a local NPO to develop a promenade and are aiming to create an environment where local residents can enjoy walking. At our office in the Motegi area of Tochigi prefecture, we began beautification activities in 2020 to protect the area's cultural sites, and we are working to protect the local environment.
Protecting Mount Fuji, a World Heritage site
JATCO’s headquarters are located in Fuji City at the base of Mt. Fuji, and the company carries out numerous environmental activities to protect this registered World Heritage site. For example, in conjunction with the opening and closing of Mt. Fuji’s climbing routes, volunteer members gather to clean and pick up trash along the climbing route that runs from the coast to the summit.
Another activity we promote to care for the mountain is the planting of beech trees near its base in collaboration with other local companies. We also support the Waterside Expedition, which teaches the importance of protecting Mt. Fuji’s abundant water resources through activities such as the release of fry into rivers, and the study of both the mechanisms of and the living creatures in springs, while also cooperating with universities, the prefecture, and the city to work on environmental education initiatives. Furthermore, we work with local NPOs and companies to plan and implement aquatic weed cutting in a nearby river and grass cutting and flower bulb planting along the embankments to preserve the landscape and turn local rivers into ones beloved by local residents. Employees wearing our company’s green vests volunteer their time proactively to participate in all of these activities, which provides them with a great opportunity to think about the environment.
Protecting Mount Fuji, a World Heritage site
JATCO’s headquarters are located in Fuji City at the base of Mt. Fuji, and the company carries out numerous environmental activities to protect this registered World Heritage site. For example, in conjunction with the opening and closing of Mt. Fuji’s climbing routes, volunteer members gather to clean and pick up trash along the climbing route that runs from the coast to the summit. In addition, to teach the importance of protecting Mt. Fuji’s abundant water resources, we work on environmental education initiatives while cooperating with universities, the prefecture, and the city. Furthermore, we work with local NPOs and companies to plan and implement flower planting and grass cutting along embankments to preserve the landscape and turn local rivers into ones beloved by local residents.
Employees wearing our company’s green vests volunteer their time proactively to participate in all of these activities, which provides them with a great opportunity to think about the environment.
Hosting of factory tours
JATCO hosts factory tours for numerous organizations, including local elementary, middle, and high school groups, as part of our open factory initiative. During our factory tours, we introduce our 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) stance, such as the fine-grained separation of production waste and use of any recyclable waste in new products. Furthermore, we run a program where visitors can experience the process of using lab equipment to filter waste water produced by our plant to create clean water.
Cleaning the neighborhoods around our locations
JATCO proactively contributes to society and engages in environmental conservation at each of its locations. For example, in the Kambara Area, we have continued to clean and mow the banks of the Koike River near our factory for fifteen consecutive years (since 2005). The Kambara factory is located in a residential area, so all the employees follow the local cleaning schedule to work together with members of the community. The factory also distributes decorative plants to help local children develop a greater awareness of the importance of greenery. Purchased with the proceeds from the sale of aluminum cans collected by the staff, the plants represent our gratitude towards the local community.
Protecting Mount Fuji, a World Heritage site
JATCO’s headquarters are located in Fuji City at the base of Mt. Fuji, and the company carries out numerous environmental activities to protect this registered World Heritage site. For example, in conjunction with the opening and closing of Mt. Fuji’s climbing routes, volunteer members gather to clean and pick up trash along the climbing route that runs from the coast to the summit. Another activity we promote to care for the mountain is the planting of beech trees near its base in collaboration with other local companies. We also support the Waterside Expedition, which teaches the importance of protecting Mt. Fuji’s abundant water resources through activities such as the release of fry into rivers, and the study of both the mechanisms of and the living creatures in springs, while also cooperating with universities, the prefecture, and the city to work on environmental education initiatives. Furthermore, we work with local NPOs and companies to plan and implement flower planting and grass cutting along embankments to preserve the landscape and turn local rivers into ones beloved by local residents. Employees wearing our company’s green vests volunteer their time proactively to participate in all of these activities, which provides them with a great opportunity to think about the environment.
