Business Activities and Life-cycle Flow

  We have set a target of "recycling rate of 99% or more," which is higher than the 85% recycling target of the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA), and have achieved an actual recycling rate of 100%.
  In order to achieve a 100% recycling rate, it is important to thoroughly separate waste and outsource recycling to appropriate contractors. We have established detailed rules for each business establishment, created an environmental “Dojo” workshop to repeatedly educate employees, and set up recycling centers to ensure thorough separation of wastes. We also check the status of waste disposal contractors on site to confirm that waste is being properly disposed of.
  As a result, NHK Spring and domestic Group companies have achieved and currently maintain a 100% recycling rate. We will continue to implement waste reduction activities while upholding the 100% recycling rate. 

  We are working to reduce the environmental impact of our business by taking a lifecycle view of the entire business and quantifying inputs and outputs as much as possible. We also aim to realize a recycling-oriented society by efficiently using resources and recycling wastes.