Basic Concept
The Nisshinbo Group is aiming to increase corporate value as a unified corporate group by promoting diversity among its employees and realizing its corporate philosophy - "Change and Challenge! For the creation of the future of Earth and People." With "Awareness and Concern towards our Environmental Impact" as the Group's Business Conduct Guidelines, the Group has a deep understanding of environmental behavior and actively engage in and act on environmental activities. The Group will continue to offer new products and systems that help protect the environment, save energy and create alternative sources of energy, while also providing solutions that address some of the greatest issues faced by humanity today, such as environmental destruction and natural disasters caused by climate change, to make life safer and more secure for people everywhere.
The Nisshinbo Group emphasizes the following environmental issues:
- ① Providing sustainable solutions
- ② Taking action against global warming
- ③ Contributing to a recycling-oriented society
- ④ Water-resource conservation measures
By setting environmental targets for the above issues and promoting activities to address them, the Group aims to contribute to the achievement of the "sustainable, decarbonizing and resource-recycling society" advocated by Japan and the United Nations, and to find solutions for customers' social and environment issues. In so doing the Group is continuing to contribute to achieving the SDGs.
Promotion System
The Nisshinbo Group, as an Environmental Company, has established internal regulations for promotion of environmental management to contribute to the sustainable development of society on a global scale and to specify basic matters related to the promotion of environmental management.
Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. reorganized its organizational structure in April 2025 to establish a Managing Officer system for each functional division with the aim of building and overseeing a structure that would lead to urgent change. Under the leadership of the Managing Officer in charge of the Corporate Strategy Department, the Environment Group now leads activities aimed at promoting environmental management throughout the Nisshinbo Group.
Similarly, at each of the Company's subsidiaries, the president or vice president of the core company serves as the chief executive responsible for promotion of the environmental management, and the general manager responsible for promotion of the environmental management and the person for promotion of the environmental management are appointed to promote environmental management promotion activities.
The main environmental management promotion structure of the Group is as follows.
Sustainability Development Promotion Meeting and Environmental Management Promotion Staff Meeting
The Group discusses environmental management promotion policies, targets, and issues across the entire corporation at the Sustainability Development Promotion Meeting or the Environmental Management Promotion Staff Meeting, which are held at least once a year.
Environmental data management
The Environment Group of the Corporate Strategy Department collects actual data and manages the progress of environmental activities and environmental data at each company in the Nisshinbo Group, and the Environment Group officer reviews the status.
Operational management of environmental management systems
The Group conducts periodic environmental audits once a year to ensure that the environmental management system is being properly implemented, including compliance with environment-related laws and regulations. The representative of each of the Company's subsidiaries in charge of the general manager responsible for promotion of the environmental management conducts an environmental management review once a year to receive reports on changes to the environmental management system and the status of achievement of the annual environmental plan, as well as to issue instructions on the necessary implementation items for environmental management.
Reporting and instructions to The Board of Management and Board of Directors
The president of the Nisshinbo Group, who is the chief executive officer of the Group, conducts environmental management reviews at the Board of Directors or the annual Board of Management* and receives progress reports from the Managing Officers in charge of the Corporate Strategy Department with regard to the group's initiatives. Based on these reports, the president issues instructions on the matters necessary for environmental management. Special items are reported to the Board of Directors as appropriate.
* The Board of Management: The committee is composed of Managing Director and Managing Officer. Outside Director and Audit & Supervisory Board Member also participate as observers.
Please refer to "Promotion System for Sustainability Activity" for details regarding the organizational structure for promoting sustainability.
Specific Initiatives of the Nisshinbo Group
The Nisshinbo Group is developing activities with an emphasis on providing sustainable products and solutions through technological capabilities and innovation created by its diverse human resources. The Group will continue to offer new products and systems that help protect the environment, save energy and create alternative sources of energy, while also providing solutions that address some of the greatest issues faced by humanity today, such as environmental destruction and natural disasters caused by climate change, to address environmental and social issues.
Environmental Targets
The Nisshinbo Group is working as a unified whole to achieve its environmental goals.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
The Nisshinbo Group has established three greenhouse gas emission reduction targets with different deadlines and is actively working toward achieving them.
The Long-Term Environmental Target (to be achieved by FY2050)
| Nisshinbo Group Initiative | Goal and KPI |
|---|---|
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions* | Carbon neutral |
* Greenhouse gas emissions: Scope 1 and Scope 2 are included.
The Nisshinbo Group aims to capture climate change-related business opportunities and reduce risks. In order to reduce climate change-related risks, the Group declared in June 2022 to be carbon neutral by 2050 and established a new long-term environmental target with 2050 as the year of achievement.
The Medium-Term Environmental Targets (to be achieved by FY2030)
| Nisshinbo Group Initiatives | Goals and KPIs |
|---|---|
| Improvement of the sales percentage by the products that contribute to the development of the sustainable society*1 | 70% or more of total sales |
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions*2 | Reduce by 56% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Reduction of water usage per unit of sales | Reduce by 80% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Improvement of recycling rate | Increase the recycling rate to 95% or more |
*1 Products that contribute to a sustainable society: Company standards
*2 Greenhouse gas emissions: Scope 1 + Scope 2
The Nisshinbo Group positioned the environmental target, which is to be achieved by FY2030, as the medium-term environmental target. The Group has set four specific goals and are working together as a Group to achieve them.
The Three-Year Environmental Targets (to be achieved by FY2027)
| Nisshinbo Group Initiatives | Goals and KPIs |
|---|---|
| Improvement of the sales percentage by the products that contribute to the development of the sustainable society*1 | 65% or more of total sales |
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions*2 | Reduce by 53% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Reinforcement of the maintenance of biodiversity | Activities that contribute to achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework*3 , more than 5 new activities |
| Reduction of water usage per unit of sales | Reduce by 77% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Promote Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) *4 | 70% or more of total sales |
| Reduction of the energy consumption per unit of sales | Reduce by 30% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Reduction of the volume of PRTR substances*5 emissions per unit of sales | Reduce by 40% or more compared to FY2014 |
| Improvement of recycling rate | Increase the recycling rate to 93% or more |
*1 Products that contribute to a sustainable society: Company standards
*2 Greenhouse gas emissions: Scope 1 + Scope 2
*3 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: An international framework that aims to achieve a world in harmony with nature by 2050 and to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
*4 Life cycle assessment (LCA): Understanding of environmental load, through the life cycle of a product, from raw materials, to production, use, and finally to disposal.
*5 PRTR substances: Substances subject to the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) system pursuant to the "Act on the Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof" and reports of their amounts of release and transfer must be filed.
The Nisshinbo Group is aware of the urgent need for corporate action to address environmental issues, such as building a decarbonized society, a nature-friendly society, and a recycling-oriented society. Nisshinbo set the 8 items as its three-year environmental goals and is working to achieve them. Four items of these three-year environmental goals have been set as milestones for the medium-term goals.
The three-year environmental targets are included in the sustainability promotion plan.
Three-Year Environmental Targets and Progress in FY2025
The Nisshinbo Group set the eight targets as its 6th three-year action plan for the environment with a target achievement date of FY 2027 and has been working to achieve them.
Three-Year Environmental Targets (FY2025-2027)
*1 Products that contribute to a sustainable society: Company standards
*2 Greenhouse gas emissions: Scope 1 + Scope 2
*3 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: An international framework that aims to achieve a world in harmony with nature by 2050 and to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
*4 Life cycle assessment (LCA): Understanding of environmental load, through the life cycle of a product, from raw materials, to production, use, and finally to disposal.
*5 PRTR substances: Substances subject to the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) system pursuant to the "Act on the Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof" and reports of their amounts of release and transfer must be filed.
In the contribution to the environmental and energy field, Nisshinbo confirmed that activities related to the eight targets are progressing smoothly.
In FY2025, products that contribute to a sustainable society accounted for 53% of total sales, a 9% increase from the previous fiscal year.
The breakdown of the share of "products that contribute to a sustainable society" in total sales is as follows: 11% for disaster prevention and mitigation-related products in the Wireless and Communications Business; 8% for semiconductor products in the Micro Devices Business (which contribute to overall energy savings through lower power consumption and help make products more compact and reduce resource usage by miniaturizing power supply circuits and peripheral components); and 2% for no-iron shirts in the Textiles Business.
The Nisshinbo Group’s greenhouse gas emissions for FY2025 were reduced by 57% compared to FY2014, and the Group has already achieved its FY2027 target. This goal was achieved by switching 100% of the electricity used at the Tokyo Works of KOKUSAI DENKI Electric Inc. to net-zero renewable energy and by increasing the volume of net-zero renewable energy purchased at many of its other locations. The Nisshinbo Group will continue its efforts with the aim of achieving even more goals.
Please refer to "Promoting Climate Change Countermeasures" for details regarding of the "greenhouse gas emissions."
In strengthening biodiversity conservation activities, the Nisshinbo Group is continuing a total of 18 initiatives in both Japan and overseas, including activities to protect and breed endangered species, eradicate invasive species to protect rare wildlife, and conserve natural habitats. In FY2025, Nisshinbo registered two new biodiversity conservation initiatives: one focused on eradicating invasive species and the other on protecting rare wildlife.
Please refer to "Activities for Environmental and Biodiversity Conservation" for details regarding of the "biodiversity conservation activities."
Water consumption per unit of sales in FY2025 already reached the target level set for FY2027. Although water consumption decreased because of the withdrawal from the nonwoven fabrics business within the Textiles business, this was offset by a recovery in the production volumes of other divisions, resulting in consumption remaining at the same level as the previous fiscal year.
Please refer to "Water Resource Conservation" for details regarding of the "water consumption."
For the promotion of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the proportion of the Group’s FY2025 sales totaled 50%, a 2% increase from the previous fiscal year. To achieve these goals, the KOKUSAI DENKI Electric Group, which joined Nisshinbo's initiatives in FY2024, is implementing particularly proactive measures.
Please refer to "Promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) " for details regarding of the "Promotion of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)."
For FY2025, energy consumption per unit of sales was reduced by 42% compared to FY2014, which means the Nisshinbo Group already achieved its FY2027 target. Energy conservation efforts have progressed through such initiatives as upgrading to energy-efficient equipment and switching to LED lighting.
Please refer to "Energy Conservation" for details regarding of the "energy consumption."
For FY2025, emissions of PRTR-regulated substances per unit of sales were reduced by 57% compared to FY2014, which means the Nisshinbo Group already achieved its FY2027 target. The primary factor contributing to this reduction includes the lower emissions of PRTR-regulated substances resulting from reduced production in the Precision Instruments business.
Please refer to "Chemical Substance Management" for details regarding of the "PRTR substance emissions."
The recycling rate for FY2025 reached 93%, a 1% increase from the previous year, and has already met the target set for FY2027. The goal was achieved by promoting initiatives to crush the waste plastic generated during the manufacturing process and to reuse the waste as raw material, which helped reduce waste generation and advance reuse efforts.
Please refer to "Resource Conservation" for details regarding of the "Waste emissions and recycling rate."
The Status of Environmental Management System
As of the end of December 2025, 42 group companies certified in accordance with ISO 14001.
Organizations with ISO 14001 Certification (As of December 31, 2025)
In Japan (26 group companies)
- Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.
- NISSHINTOA IWAO INC.
- Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
- JRC Tokki Co., Ltd.
- Japan Radio Glass Co., Ltd.
- Nagano Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
- JRC Logistics Service Co., Ltd.
- Nagano Japan Radio Manufacturing Co., Ltd.*1
- NJ Components Co., Ltd.
- Ueda Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
- JRC Mobility Inc.*2
- KOKUSAI DENKI Electric Inc.
- HYS Engineering Service Inc.
- GOYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices AT Co., Ltd.
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices Fukuoka Co., Ltd
- Nisshinbo Brake Inc.
- Nisshinbo Mechatronics Inc.
- Nisshinbo Precision Instrument & Machinery Hiroshima Corp.
- Nanbu Plastics Co., Ltd.
- Kyushu Nanbu Plastics Co., Ltd.
- Excel Tokai Co., Ltd.
- Nisshinbo Chemical Inc.
- Nisshin Environmental Planning Inc.
- Nisshinbo Textile Inc.
※1 As a result of the reorganization of group companies, Nagano Japan Radio Manufacturing Co., Ltd., was absorbed by Nagano Japan Radio Co., Ltd., effective January 1, 2026.
※2 As a result of the reorganization of group companies, JRC Mobility Inc., was absorbed by Japan Radio Co., Ltd., effective January 1, 2026.
In Overseas (16 group companies)
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
- Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing Inc.
(The United States) - Nisshinbo Somboon Automotive Co., Ltd.
(Thailand) - Saeron Automotive Corporation (Republic of Korea)
- Nisshinbo Saeron (Changshu) Automotive Co., Ltd. (China)
- Saeron Automotive (Yantai) Co., Ltd. (China)
- Nisshinbo Mechatronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (China)
- Nisshinbo Mechatronics (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand)
- Nisshinbo Comprehensive Precision Machining (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd. (China)
- Nisshinbo Mechatronics India Private Limited (India)
- Toms Manufacturing Corporation (Philippines)
- PT. Standard Indonesia Industry (Indonesia)
- PT. Nikawa Textile Industry (Indonesia)
- PT. Nisshinbo Indonesia (Indonesia)
- Nisshinbo Do Brasil Industria Textil LTDA. (Brazil)
- PT. Naigai Shirts Indonesia (Indonesia)
Awareness activities with "Environmental News"
The Nisshinbo Group publishes environmental news four times a year to disseminate environment-related information to the Group companies in Japan. By explaining the relationship between environmental activities conducted by the Group and the SDGs, the Nisshinbo Group is promoting activities to raise awareness of the SDGs.
