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Water Security
Initiatives for Water Usage
Recognizing the importance of sustainable water use and management as a critical environmental issue, we conduct our business activities with a commitment to coexist with the natural environment. Considering the global challenges of water scarcity and water pollution, we believe it is essential to understand the specific conditions of each region and utilize limited resources effectively.
SEKISUI KASEI Group is dedicated to promoting sustainable water use by managing water resources appropriately and reducing water consumption in accordance with the unique issues of each region.
Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
SEKISUI KASEI Group sources and uses the necessary water for its business operations from "tap water," "industrial water," and "groundwater." Recognizing that water is one of the Earth's precious resources, we promote the efficient use of water across all our production sites.
| Categories | Goals | Initiatives | Achievements for FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Security | FY 2030: 15% Reduction in Water Usage (Compared to FY 2018) |
As one of our initiatives to reduce water usage, we have introduced cooling towers. In fiscal year 2024, a new unit was installed at one site, bringing the total to nine sites equipped with cooling towers for foam extrusion equipment. | 17% Reduction in Water Usage (Compared to FY 2018) |
Scope: All Production Sites of SEKISUI KASEI Group
Trends in Wastewater Volume
Wastewater Volume by Region
| Categories | Region | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Volume | Japan | 2,975 | 2,708 | 2,654 | 2,537 |
| Asia | 72 | 70 | 59 | 60 | |
| Europe | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | |
| Americas | 23 | 40 | 51 | 37 | |
| Total | 3,095 | 2,840 | 2,783 | 2,654 |
Scope: All Sites of SEKISUI KASEI Group
Trends in Water Withdrawal by Source
Water Withdrawal Volume by Region
| Categories | Region | FY2018 (Base Year) |
FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party Water (Tap Water/Industrial Water) |
Japan | 2,018 | 1,982 | 1,838 | 1,763 | 1,681 |
| Asia | 124 | 115 | 108 | 111 | 96 | |
| Europe | 26 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 21 | |
| Americas | 30 | 24 | 41 | 52 | 37 | |
| Total | 2,198 | 2,146 | 2,009 | 1,945 | 1,836 | |
| Groundwater | Japan | 1,383 | 1,321 | 1,231 | 1,163 | 1,124 |
| Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Americas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1,383 | 1,321 | 1,231 | 1,163 | 1,124 | |
| Water Withdrawal | Japan | 3,402 | 3,303 | 3,069 | 2,926 | 2,805 |
| Asia | 124 | 115 | 108 | 111 | 96 | |
| Europe | 26 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 21 | |
| Americas | 30 | 24 | 41 | 52 | 37 | |
| Total | 3,582 | 3,468 | 3,240 | 3,108 | 2,960 |
Scope: All Sites of SEKISUI KASEI Group
Identification and Response to Water-Stressed Areas
SEKISUI KASEI Group conducts assessments to identify water-stressed regions and evaluate related risks in the areas where we operate. Using the Aqueduct 4.0 water risk mapping tool developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI), we identified that 5 production sites are in regions with high water stress. The water withdrawal at these sites accounts for approximately 3% of the Group’s total water use. Interviews with each site confirmed that no water-related issues have emerged at present.
However, we remain committed to the appropriate and efficient use of water resources and will continue to promote the effective utilization of this limited resource.
Number of Violations Related to Water Quality/Quantity
Permits, Standards, and Regulations
In fiscal year 2024, there were no violations or fines related to environmental regulations, including wastewater regulations.
