Given the impact of our corporate operations on the global environment, PILOT and the PILOT Group are deeply involved
in environmental conservation.
Waste reduction and the effective use of resources
As the global population increases and economies grow, concerns have arisen over environmental pollution and resource
depletion due to the increased amount of waste. Therefore, we recognize the importance of waste reduction and are
working to use resources more efficiently through reuse and recycling programs.
The PILOT Group has identified “reduction and management of waste” and “efficient use of resources” as crucial
sustainability issues. We are working to reduce the environmental impact of all aspects of our corporate operations
as much as possible in production processes and other areas.
In our Japan domestic business operations, we have set targets for waste reduction and the effective use of
resources, and we have set up initiatives to achieve these targets. We also plan to roll out these initiatives
throughout the entire Group.
Waste reduction targets
In addition, to use resource more efficiently, we have set a target of 50% or more for our recycling rate (amount
recycled vs. amount generated) of writing instruments that have been returned and discarded.
Amount of waste generated, recycled, or put in landfill over the past three years
(unit: tonnes)
Initiatives
Waste reduction initiatives
Each business site within the Group is working to cut the amount of waste generated through business operations. Of
course, we sort out and collect waste from offices and plants, but we also review daily operations and manufacturing
processes with an eye to reducing the amount of paper and raw materials that we consume.
Initiatives for waste reduction at the Hiratsuka Plant①
Initiatives for waste reduction at the Hiratsuka Plant②
Recycling within plants
Pellet recycling equipment installed at the Hiratsuka Plant
At our main production plants, we recycle materials such as plastics and metals that were unused during
production and then use them as raw materials. In 2020, the Hiratsuka Plant introduced recycling equipment that
turns resin for pen leads into pellet material and reduces waste of this material by 98% from the
pre-introduction level. We will continue to promote recycling within this plant.
Water Resource Management
The Group has identified "water resource management" as a Crucial Sustainability Issue. In addition to promoting the
efficient use of a limited water supply by making this issue known to employees and working to reduce the amount of
water used in business activities, we intend to improve the efficiency of water use by setting and managing the
appropriate amount of water used during production. We contribute to the creation of a society where water can be
used sustainably throughout the supply chain.
Water intake reduction target
Water intake and wastewater over past 3 years
Notes:
1. Data coverage: PILOT Corporation's domestic operations
2. Numbers are rounded down, so totals might not match the sum of the figures.
|
Results |
| 2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
Total water intake
(thousands m3) |
94 |
89 |
82 |
| Supplied (municipal) |
92 |
87 |
80 |
| From wells |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Total wastewater
(thousandsm3) |
94 |
88 |
81 |
| Sewer system |
42 |
42 |
39 |
| Rivers |
52 |
46 |
42 |
Total BOD
output
(ton) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Conservation of Biodiversity
The PILOT Group has identified "Conservation of biodiversity" as a Crucial Sustainability Issues. We are reducing the
impact on biodiversity and the environment from all parts of our business operations, including product planning,
design, production, and sales.
Plastic resource recycling is an environmental issue close to the PILOT Group business, and we recognize that urgent
action is necessary in terms of the impact on marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
The Group is working to minimize its plastic use, to reuse and recycle used plastic, and to reduce the amount of
plastic waste.