Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007, 2010-04 to 2011-03)
Reporting Period: 2007
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Safety
- Health
- Resource Conservation
- Recycling
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 9% compared to 2003 (Basic Unit for Energy index)
- Reduced industrial waste disposal by 12% compared to 2004
- Reduced CO2 emissions (including purchased electric power)
- Complete transition to tar-free products by April 2006
- Significant reduction of waste paint cans through IBC system (approx. 2 million cans in 5 years)
- Development of eco-friendly marine paints (tin-free, copper-free, anti-fouling agent free)
- Development of eco-friendly industrial paints (low VOC, heavy metal free)
Social Achievements
- Implementation of Coatings Care program
- Improved workplace safety (though with an increase in accidents in 2006)
- Community engagement through participation in local events and volunteer work
- Distribution of Environmental Report to neighboring communities
- Employee health initiatives (telephone health counseling, mental healthcare counseling)
Governance Achievements
- ISO 14001 certification for Industrial Paint Division, Marine Paint Division in process
- ISO 9001 registration for multiple subsidiaries
- Compliance with PRTR regulations
- Establishment of Coatings Care committees and associated organizations
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption
- Reduce industrial waste disposal
- Develop paints with lower environmental load
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in occupational accidents in 2006
- Meeting reduction targets for some PRTR substances due to increased sales and product mix
- Complete elimination of lead and chromium from paints (still in progress in 2007)
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening safety management to achieve zero occupational accidents
- Proactive actions to reduce VOC emissions
- Continued efforts to reduce the use of PRTR substances
- Phased replacement of products containing lead and chromium
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Procurement of green products (lead & chromium free paints)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, PRTR
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-friendly marine paints
- Eco-friendly industrial paints
- IBC system
Reporting Period: 2010-04 to 2011-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:10,527 MWh
Water Consumption:895,756 m3
Waste Generated:107,342 t
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Safety
- Health
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste cans through the IBC system
- Reduced industrial waste generated by 36% compared to FY2010
- Reduced energy consumption per production unit during manufacturing by 6% compared to the previous fiscal year
- Reduced PRTR material emissions by 6t compared to the previous fiscal year
- Reduced the ratio of hazardous substances in products supplied compared to FY2010
Social Achievements
- Provided safety education concerning the treatment of materials for employees
- Provided training courses in each plant for employee health management
- Donated to various community initiatives (e.g., school repairs in Thailand, flood relief in Thailand, donations to villages near factories)
- Participated in community clean-up activities
Governance Achievements
- Established the “Rules and Basic Policy for Establishing Internal Control System”
- Established the “Code of Conduct for CMP Group Directors and Employees”
- Implemented wide-ranging measures in response to potential large-scale natural disasters
- Implemented a chemical substance management system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero industrial waste emission
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption per production unit during transportation by 5% every five years
Environmental Challenges
- Increased energy consumption from increased transportation using small trucks
- Dust explosion at Ohtake-Meishin Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Failure to achieve target reduction of toluene, xylene, and ethyl benzene in products
Mitigation Strategies
- Switching commercial vehicles to low fuel consumption vehicles
- Clarifying the cause of the explosion and taking corresponding safety measures
- Continuous efforts to reduce hazardous substances in products
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 51% of raw material manufacturers surveyed were ISO 14001 certified
Responsible Procurement
- Green Purchasing policy
- Survey of suppliers' green procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SEAFLO NEO SL fuel-saving anti-fouling paint
- NOVA SUPERECO water ballast tank paint
- BANNOH 1500 universal primer
- SEA GRANDPRIX 1000L anti-fouling paint
- Solvent-free paints
- Water-based paints
- Low-VOC paints