In order to solve global environmental problems, it is necessary to combine the knowledge of people from all around the world.
The º¬Ðß²Ý Group strives to develop individuals who will make contributions to society. Accordingly, the º¬Ðß²Ý Group believes that one of our core values is to fulfil our responsibilities and obligations with regard to solving global environmental problems.
The º¬Ðß²Ý Group views the preservation of the global environment as an important challenge to be met as we carry out our business activities. We will incorporate this environmentally-friendly vision into our business planning, and will work on a permanent basis to protect our precious planet and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.
The º¬Ðß²Ý Group will endeavour, throughout all our business activities, to conserve natural resources and preserve the natural environment through the development of human resources.
At KAO, we prioritise sustainability by minimising electricity and paper usage to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Our Environmental Management (EM) initiatives focus on reducing non-essential printing, optimising power management, and promoting paper recycling business activities. We endeavour to reduce the usage of electricity and paper, and thus CO2 emissions. We have tracked our progress using specific indicators.
Electricity
We have taken the following actions to reduce our electricity usage:
Electricity usage in 2022Ìý Ìý 1,125,175 kWh
Electricity usage in 2023Ìý Ìý 1,244,116 kWh
Paper
We have taken the following actions to reduce our paper usage:
Paper usage in 2022Ìý Ìý 1,608,659 sheets
Paper usage in 2023Ìý Ìý 1,530,064 sheets
Paper Recycling
As a result of conducting activities online, thus reducing printing, and converting to submitting documents electronically, the quantities of paper sent for recycling reduced substantially.
In 2022Ìý Ìý18,491 kg
In 2023Ìý Ìý21,084 kg
CO2 Emission
CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and electricity usage is one of the main sources of CO2 emission. For commercial buildings, it also increases substantially when emissions from electricity end-use are included. This is due to the relatively large share of electricity use (e.g., heating, ventilation, air conditioning; lighting; and appliances). As such, KAO members are actively working to further reduce electricity usage in the workspace.
In 2022Ìý 739 t-CO2
In 2023Ìý 825Ìýt-CO2
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