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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Prevention against Global Warming

Most of the KDS Group's emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) come from electricity use. We are promoting efficient use of electricity in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
We also engage in various energy-saving activities, including facility-related efforts such as introduction of inverter lighting apparatus and modification of air-conditioning equipment, as well as activities aimed at raising employees' environmental awareness such as setting moderate air-conditioning temperatures and promoting "No Car Days."

 　

■Breakdown of CO2 Emissions
Breakdown of CO2 Emissions

■CO2 Emissions and Discharge Rate
CO2 Emissions and Discharge Rate

Resource Recycling

The KDS Group has been working to reduce the amount of waste for landfill and incineration. Since sludge accounts for the largest volume of waste generated by the KDS Group, recycling of sludge waste is a crucial issue for the future.
Other types of waste (waste metals, waste plastics, waste liquids, etc.) are strictly separated and collected, to promote recycling. We will continuously make efforts to reduce wastes and improve our recycling ratio.

 　

■Breakdown of Waste Generation Volume
Breakdown of Waste Generation Volume

■Waste Treatment Volume and Recycling Ratio
Waste Treatment Volume and Recycling Ratio

Chemicals Management
The KDS Group handles 354 restricted chemicals specified by the PRTR Law.
In fiscal 2007, we were able to reduce about 10% more PRTR-specified chemicals than in fiscal 2006.

（Unit：kg）
Number specified in Cabinet Order Substance FY 2006 FY 2007
283 Hydrogen fluoride and its water-soluble salts 17,405 14,652
231 Nickel 800 1,800
64 Silver and its water-soluble compounds 642 869
232 Nickel compounds 375 642
25 Antimony and its compounds 1,031 472
Others 907 680
  Total 21,160 19,114

PCB storage conditions

PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) is highly toxic to living organisms. The Law Concerning Special Measures Against PCB Waste requires proper disposal of PCB waste.
The KDS Group properly stores/ controls PCB waste and has completed registration for a PCB disposal facility.


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[No Car Days campaign]

T

he Tokushima Production Division participates in the No Car Days campaign, a program that encourages commuters to switch from driving cars to bicycling or walking, promoted by Tokushima Prefecture to reduce CO2 emissions as a way of preventing global warming.
The program started in September 2006 under the slogan of promoting "sustainable, enjoyable and comfortable" participation, and has attracted an increasing number of participants.
To raise the motivation of participants, we record the total no-car commuting distance of participants each month and encourage them to reach an accumulated distance equivalent to a trip around Japan. Having achieved the goal of traveling around Japan, we are now attempting to complete a Shikoku 88 temples pilgrimage, known as the trail followed by Kukai. Various information concerning the holy temples along the route and the pilgrimage culture is provided to enhance the project's attractiveness. The uniqueness of projects that convert travel distances and amount of CO2 reduced into various trips has been highly appreciated both inside and outside our company.