Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd 2007 SR
The report for Shin-Etsu Chemical highlights the company's commitment to safety and environmental protection following a significant explosion at its Naoetsu Plant in March 2007. The report details the reinforced safety measures and the disclosure of 'close-call' incidents to prevent recurrence. Key environmental achievements include a 27% improvement in energy consumption per unit of sales since 2002 and a reduction in buried waste to 1.6%. The company also successfully developed the world's first lead-free optical isolators to comply with the RoHS Directive. Social initiatives focused on human rights, performance-based evaluation, and community engagement through educational support and cultural lectures.
Company: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Japan
Year: 2007
Type: SR
Pages: 20
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Environmental And Social Report
The report for Shin-Etsu Chemical highlights the company's commitment to safety and environmental protection following a significant explosion at its Naoetsu Plant in March 2007. The report details the reinforced safety measures and the disclosure of 'close-call' incidents to prevent recurrence. Key environmental achievements include a 27% improvement in energy consumption per unit of sales since 2002 and a reduction in buried waste to 1.6%. The company also successfully developed the world's first lead-free optical isolators to comply with the RoHS Directive. Social initiatives focused on human rights, performance-based evaluation, and community engagement through educational support and cultural lectures.
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Document Details
Report Year
2007
Reporting Period
Apr 1, 2006 - Mar 31, 2007
Fiscal Year
2006
Published
Oct 1, 2007
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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