About the General Corporate Association, Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association
Vision Towards Realization of Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association has been contributing to the betterment of living culture for people all over the world through sustainable development. Going forward, we will continue our efforts in realizing a sustainable society by providing a safe, simple to use, and environmentally friendly restroom space.
● Details about CO₂ Emission Reduction Activities and Vision Setting So Far,
Our industry was the first to complete the fuel conversion for firing kilns, which consume the largest amount of energy. Additionally, we have set reduction targets for 2020 and 2030 in our Low Carbon Society Achievement Plan, and have been working to reduce emissions from our domestic business activities. In the future, in order to contribute to the "realization of a Carbon Neutral Society by 2050" announced by the government, we will strive to further reduce CO₂ emissions under the KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society.
[First Pillar](Reduce Emissions from Domestic Business Activities)
Based on the Keidanren's Carbon Neutrality Action Plan, targets have been set for 2030 to strive to reduce emissions from domestic business activities and contribute to the global warming countermeasure plan set by the Japanese government.
[Second Pillar](Strengthening Cooperation with other interested groups)
With the proliferation of water-saving toilets and energy-saving spray seat, households, businesses and other sectors, etc. will contribute to the reduction of CO₂ during use.
[Third Pillar](Promotion of International Contribution)
The proliferation of using water-saving toilets will contribute to the reduction of CO₂ during use overseas.
[Fourth Pillar](Development of Innovative Technologies Toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050)
Innovative technologies for carbon neutrality, which are being studied in other industries, will be applied to the production and business activities of sanitary ware of each member company, with the aim of practical application.
Emission control in the production of sanitary equipment
Fiscal year is from April of the year to March of the following year.
Efforts for Low Carbon Society Achievement Plan and Carbon Neutrality Action Plan
*The title of this plan has changed from "Low Carbon Society Achievement Plan" to "Carbon Neutrality Action Plan" from FY2021
| FY2001 | Participated in Keidanren Voluntary Action Plan on the Environment (Section on
Global Warming Measures) "Target: Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases by 20% or more in FY2010 compared to FY1990" |
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| FY2005 | Participated in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Global Warming Countermeasures Initiatives" and started reporting |
| FY2007 | Keidanren Announces Raising Targets in the Voluntary Action Plan "Target: Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases (average value for the five years of FY2008~FY2012 during the first constraint period of the Kyoto Protocol) by 25% or more compared to FY1990" |
| FY2010 | Participated in the KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society and set targets for (Phase I) "Phase I Targets: Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases by 35% or more in FY2020 compared to FY1990" |
| FY2013 | Report of results of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol ⇒Average actual value for FY2008~FY2012 reduced by 50.3% compared to FY1990... Target of the Voluntary action plan achieved |
| FY2014 | Targets for the KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society (Phase II) set "Phase II target: Improve CO₂ emissions per unit of production by 49% in FY2030 compared to FY2005" |
| FY2015 | The Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association and the Japan Toilet Seat Association merged to form the Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association. The KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society continued. |
| FY2018 | The targets of the KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society (Phases I and II)
updated and announced: "Phase I: Target: Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases by 50% in FY2020 compared to FY1990" and "Phase II: Target: Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases by 55% in FY2030 compared to FY1990" |
| FY2021 | Report on results of the KEIDANREN's commitment to a Low Carbon Society (Phase I)
⇒ Reduce CO₂ emissions from production bases by 63.3% in FY2020 compared to
FY1990... Achieve Phase I targets Participated in the Keidanren Carbon Neutrality Action Plan |
| FY2022 | Vision for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Phase II CO₂ Emissions Reduction Target announced "Phase II Target: Reduce CO₂ Emissions from production bases by 40% in FY2030 compared to FY2013" *Equivalent to 70% reduction compared to FY1990 |
