Accidents affecting the environment are serious concerns for local communities. Every small incident that can possibly cause problems is disclosed via a top-down management system, and corrective and preventive measures for the problems are taken according to a PDCA cycle. As a result, the number of such small incidents decreased by 37.5% in FY 2009 from the previous year.

In December 2009, the operation of a new environmentally friendly automatic rack storage warehouse was set up. Electricity consumption declined from the use of a hoist that was 30% lighter in weight. With the regenerative converter, braking energy generated by the hoist is recovered as electricity. Use of lead-free paint and CPU boards contributed to a reduction in the substances of environmental burdens.

When the new installation of pumps, equipment, lighting equipment, etc., is planned, those with energy saver specification, and with consideration for global warming will be introduced. Industrial waste from the facility is processed as recycled material (fuel etc.) by the special waste management contractors with very few exceptions.

	Our research themes cover the advancement of energy savings and the reduction of waste aiming at simplification of manufacturing processes and enhancement of reaction yield based on process improvement. As a result three projects had been implemented in FY 2007 through FY 2009.
	A new air conditioning system with energy saving features replaced the old system and started operation in June 2010. A twenty percent reduction in CO2 emissions was achieved, and a reduction in energy costs is intended as well.

	A large industrial water feed pump that replaced three small pumps was installed in May 2009. Energy cost savings of about 2 million yen per year was achieved.
	Replacement of the lighting for the main roadway into the plant site from mercury lamps to low electricity consumption LED lamps was planned, and two units were replaced in September 2009 for verification of the effect in advance.

	In this plant, acid anhydrides (RIKACID) and plasticizers (SANSOCIZER) are produced and the generation of waste is very small. (Waste generated/Output = 1% approx. FY 2009 result) The 3R (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) activities are advanced by appointing waste management contractors who employ thermal recycling systems etc.
	The plant is located in the petrochemical complex of Ukishima, Kawasaki City, where diversified manufacturing businesses in addition to petroleum and chemical facilities operate. Those businesses form the Ukishima Joint Disaster Prevention Board and, in case of emergency, regularly conduct joint drills for in-house fire-fighting teams from the facilities and the Disaster Prevention Board.

	Generation of waste at this plant is very small. (Waste generated/Output = 1% approx. FY 2009 result) Almost all the industrial waste is recycled (as fuel, soil improver, etc.) by special waste management contractors.
	In March 2010, the TOD meter used for process monitoring of the wastewater treatment facility and activated sludge was replaced with the new TOC meter. Accuracy and the time required for measurement have improved, which contributed to stable operation of the facility and activated sludge.