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 andcontinuous manner, KITZ has used an integrated production system starting from materials,since its establishment. In particular, casting is an important process that requires advancedproduction technology and large-scale facilities, while also involving various risks relating toenergy, waste, and employee safety. It is for this reason that manufacturing that takes safetyand the environment into account is essential, and the reason why we are working towards ourlong-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, andto reduce them to virtually zero by 2050. By having all domestic group companies userenewable energy for their electricity by the end of FY 2024, KITZ will work towards achievingthe mid-term environmental goal of an 90% or more reduction by 2030, and the long-termenvironmental 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） The target was achieved in FY2023 ahead of schedule, so the relevant target was raised in February 2024.

The second important issue is Zero Environmental Impact. To this effect, we are tackling threethemes: effective use of water resources, a resource closely related to valves; reduction ofwaste generated by plants and offices, and promotion of manufacturing without organicsolvents 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