Coexistence with Nature

Basic Policy

We aim to coexist with the natural environment by providing environmentally friendly products and services, supporting nature conservation activities, and collaborating with local communities. We will strive to minimize the impact of our business on the natural environment, and by conducting our business in harmony with nature, we will contribute to the realization of a society in coexistence with nature.

Environmental Conservation Activities

At the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) in December 2022, nations adopted the Kunming-Montreal 2030 Global Targets, the aim of which is to prevent biodiversity loss and become a "nature-positive" world by 2030. Alps Alpine will continue environmental conservation activities pursued so far and proceed to give shape to our targets and plans with a view to achieving nature-positive status by 2030.

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Examples of Environmental Conservation Activities

Katakuri Conservation

Taira Plant, Onahama Plant and Iwaki R&D Center have teamed up to help protect katakuri (Erythronium japonicum), an endangered plant species growing naturally on plant premises. The conservation activity began in 2017. By improving exposure to sunlight, cutting away bamboo grass and pteridophytes, the plants gradually grew and increased in number. We will continue to watch over katakuri as a Japanese plant that has always grown naturally in community woodlands and is loved by residents.

Katakuri Conservation

Preparation of Bee Pastures (Germany)

Dortmund Plant has created a pasture friendly to honeybees and other insects on around 300m3 of land with the purpose of maintaining and improving biodiversity in the plant's vicinity. Because the plant is in a rich natural setting, a great variety of animals inhabit the area. They include rabbits and hares, pheasants, partridges, woodpeckers, kestrels, buzzards, various butterflies, squirrels, weasels, moles and foxes. Even deer are found in nearby forests and fields despite the proximity to the airport.

Preparation of Bee Pastures (Germany)

Regular Planting of Endangered Ginkgo Trees (China)

Dalian Plant regularly plants trees on company premises. To date, a total 1,019 trees of 11 species – including ginkgo, pine, acacia and cherry – have been planted. Among them are ginkgo trees included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List. Every year, the plant organizes a cleanup event in its vicinity, helping to maintain an environment that supports the growth of flora. Dalian Plant will continue to take good care of existing flora to enrich the premises with greenery and blossoms.

Regular Planting of Endangered Ginkgo Trees (China)

Tree Planting Continued at New Plant (China)

Dandong Plant relocated to new premises in October 2019. Since 2020, special occasions have been commemorated with the planting of trees at the site. Ongoing planting activities will brighten the site with greenery while supporting biodiversity initiatives.

Tree Planting Continued at New Plant (China)

Green Areas (Mexico)

Our Mexico Plant has established green areas as part of an initiative to raise awareness about biodiversity among all employees.

Green Areas (Mexico)

Making Use of Organic Waste (Mexico)

The Mexico Plant composts food scraps from the cafeteria, turning it into fertilizer for use on local farms. In just a few months, around 15 tons of compost was accumulated and is now being used to grow crops such as corn and sorghum.

Making Use of Organic Waste (Mexico)

Plant Community Cleanup Activities

In May 2022, Furukawa Plant 2 held a community cleanup with around 120 people taking part. Focusing on roads, stations and other areas they routinely frequent in the plant vicinity, each person set about the task with feelings of gratitude toward the community. Participants said they were pleased to be able to help fulfill the company's social responsibility by doing their bit for the community in areas not normally attended to. This activity will continue into the future.

More than 100 employees turned out

More than 100 employees turned out

Beach Cleanup and PET Bottle Recycling Campaign

In May 2022, Iwaki R&D Center undertook a beach cleanup. Around 50 people took part, collecting 33 bags of burnable garbage, 13 bags of non-burnable trash and five bags of PET bottles. The PET bottles were sent to the textiles firm that organized the event and will be turned back into resources (yarn). Comments from participants revealed how glad they were to have contributed to a reduction of marine plastics, which is a pressing issue.

Beach Cleanup and PET Bottle Recycling Campaign