Environmental Action for 2030

We promote the reduction of environmental impact for co-prosperity with a sustainable society.
Actions are based on guidelines in each of the six areas, from production to disposal.

Setting Goals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2019 to 2021 for business establishments.

• ※Calculation period April 2019 to March 2022
• ※Includes Endo Saijiro Memorial Foundation for Science and Technology
• ※In the calculation of GHG emissions, we are cooperating with WasteBox Co.
• ※Emission factors for each year are used in the calculation of GHG emissions.

Renewable energy initiatives

Kai Group plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions gradually.
We will promote renewable energy to achieve our goal of a 50% renewable energy ratio by 2030.

Power generation

The distribution center in Niigata has contracted PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) and started solar power generation in June 2023. The solar power is supplied to the distribution center in Niigata, Tokyo head office and Fukuoka branch as renewable energy.

What is PPA
(Power Purchase Agreement)?

Under this agreement, an electric power company provides solar panels to the distribution center in Niigata. Kai purchases the solar power generation to supply to the distribution center and other Kai locations as renewable energy that does not emit CO2.

Use of electricity

Since June 2023, electricity for the Tokyo head office has been changed to solar power generation at the distribution center in Niigata.

Since 2023, electricity for the Fukuoka branch has been also changed to solar power generation at the distribution center in Niigata.

The Kai USA factory, located in the United States, uses electricity generated by hydroelectric power.

Company cars with low environmental impact

Kai Group is gradually replacing company cars with low environmental impact.

Hybrid vehicles
(HV)

Gasoline and diesel vehicles are being replaced with hybrid vehicles (HV).

Electric vehicles
(EV)

Charging facilities and two electric vehicles (EV) have been introduced.

Fuel Cell Vehicles
(FCV)

One fuel cell vehicle (FCV) has been introduced at the Tokyo Head Office.

Initiatives for Resource Recycling manufacturing

Solving Resource Problems and Preventing Global Warming

We view materials, production, sales, use, disposal, collection, sorting, and recycling (resource recovery) as a single chain to facilitate recycling. We also promote the use of recycled materials and biomass materials (carbon-circulating materials).

Reduction of product material environmental impacts

Adoption of Recycled Plastics

The use of recycled plastic reduces the use of new petroleum-based plastic and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Global warming, the cause of climate change, is due to an increase in greenhouse gases. One of the causes of the increase in greenhouse gases is that carbon (petroleum) stored underground becomes carbon dioxide (CO₂), a greenhouse gas, when it is released above ground and burned. Reducing the use of plastics made from petroleum will lead to a reduction in the amount of carbon released above the ground, thereby reducing greenhouse gases.

Recycled plastic is a recyclable material made from carbon (plastic) that has already been released above the ground. Since it does not release new underground carbon above the ground, it does not increase the amount of carbon above the ground, making it a material that can be used to reduce greenhouse gases.

Environmental Contribution Element

Using recycled materials reduces the use of materials made from petroleum. Because petroleum (fossil fuel) is made from carbon (C) under the ground, when it is mined and burned, it increases greenhouse gases (CO2) in the atmosphere and causes global warming. On the other hand, recycled plastics are made from carbon that is already in the ground, so it does not increase greenhouse gases (in terms of materials) in the ground and helps prevent global warming.

miness Razor for Body with Spare Blades 2pcs

Used part	Holder
Material	Recycled plastic

ECOMONO Eyelash Curler

Used part	Main Body
Material	Recycled plastic

Use of Paper Materials

Paper Razor L type 2pcs

Environmental Contribution Element

The main body replaces the material with paper and reduces the plastic by 90%. Reducing the use of plastic from petroleum also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps prevent global warming.

Used part	Main Body
Material	Paper

Use of biomass mixed with materials

ECOMONO Roll Brush

Environmental Contribution Element

Using biomass plastic mixed with disposed coconuts reduces the use of plastic from petroleum and helps prevent global warming

Used part	Holder
Material	Use of biomass mixed with materials

Use of LIMEX

ECOMONO Standard Brush L

Environmental Contribution Element

LIMEX is a material made mainly of limestone mixed with plastic. Using LIMEX reduces the use of plastic from petroleum and helps prevent global warming

Used part	Holder
Material	LIMEX

Use of FSC - certified wood

kiricon Spoon

Environmental Contribution Element

FSC is an international forest management certification. Using the wood from these forests leads to the sustainable conservation of forest resources. It also reduces the use of plastic and help prevent global warming because most other kitchen tool handles are made with plastic.

Used part	Handle
Material	FSC-certificated Wood

Use of a Single Material

Environmental Contribution Element

This product is mono materialized for easy material recycling. Many products have a plastic handle, but it is difficult to recycle because the metal and plastic are bonded. On the other hand, products made only of stainless steel are easier to recycle into stainless steel. Also, not using plastic leads to not using petroleum (as for the materials). The energy used in steel manufacturing will be lower CO2. In the future, the environmental impact of stainless steels mono-materials is expected to decrease.

Seki Magaroku Premium Haircut Scissors

Seki Magaroku Premium Nail File

Seki Magaroku Shoso Paring Knife 90mm

Replaceable

Multi-use Brush for Eyebrows

Environmental Contribution Element

Replaceable brushes on the resin part reduce the amount of material used for the handle.

Used part	Brushes

Maintenance and long-term use

Environmental Contribution Element

Maintaining kitchen knives by sharpening and removing rust, and using them longer, reduces the energy consumed in manufacturing materials. Also, food cut with sharpened kitchen knives tastes more delicious.

SELECT100 Sharpener

Seki Magaroku Rust Eraser

Energy Efficient

Boiled Egg Maker

Environmental Contribution Element

Cooking with microwave ovens reduces environmental impact. When cooking food, electricity is said to be more energy efficient than gas and makes a lower environmental impact (CO2 emissions). Similarly, when boiling eggs, electricity makes a lower environmental impact than gas.

How to Cut Vegetables Guide

“Vegetable Overcutting” is a major food loss problem in the home. Cutting vegetables without waste is an action you can take today. Let's learn how to cut vegetables in this short video.

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