KITZ Group Environmental Policy・Long-term environmental vision

Long-term environmental vision

We are promoting the group environmental management under the mid- and long-term environmental goals.

Mid- and Long-term Environmental Goals

In order to provide customers with high-quality products, mainly valves, in a prompt and continuous manner, KITZ has used an integrated production system starting from materials, since its establishment. In particular, casting is an important process that requires advanced production technology and large-scale facilities, while also involving various risks relating to energy, waste, and employee safety. It is for this reason that manufacturing that takes safety and the environment into account is essential, and the reason why we are working towards our long-term environmental vision of “Triple Zero.”

An especially important issue is the CO₂Zero initiative. In response to the Paris Agreement,Japan has pledged to reduce its emissions from 46% from the base year of 2013 to 2030, and to reduce them to virtually zero by 2050. By having all domestic group companies use renewable energy for their electricity for their electricity, KITZ will work towards achievingthe mid-term environmental goal of an 90% or more reduction by 2030, and the long-term environmental goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

• Achieved one year ahead of schedule: 80% CO₂ reduction rate at KITZ Group

CO₂ reduction rate（Domestic Group companies）

（※1）Announced February 2025

The second important issue is Zero Environmental Impact. To this effect, we are tackling three themes: effective use of water resources, a resource closely related to valves; reduction of waste generated by plants and offices, and promotion of manufacturing without organic solvents to minimize not only air and soil pollution but also the impact on the health of employees.
In particular, regarding water resources, we will promote water conservation, circulation, and recharge, with water neutrality by 2030 as a KPI. Regarding waste, we will promote zero emissions by setting the landfill disposal rate as a KPI. We contribute to the effective use of resources by recycling casting sand discharged from the production process and returning it to the production process.

• For more information on the reuse of waste sand using casting sand recycling equipment

Water resource discharge rate（Domestic Group companies）

（※1）For process water related to the production of valve, etc.

Waste landfill disposal rate（Domestic Group companies）

The third important issue is Zero Risk. We are working to maintain safe and securemanufacturing and stable operations through activities to prevent occupational accidents,environmental pollution, and fires.

• For more information on the occupational health and safety