The Noritake Group is focusing on manufacturing activities for environmentally friendly products and services.
We conduct pollution control activities and chemical substance management to prevent chemicals and other substances from contaminating rivers and soil, and to ensure that there are no adverse health effects on people.
We worked on developing products and services with the goal of achieving a net sales ratio of 10% or more for environmentally-friendly products in fiscal 2024.

Environmentally-friendly products

In fiscal 2024, we achieved a net sales ratio of 12.5% when the target was 10%. By increasing the net sales ratio of environmentally-friendly products, we aim to expand the product ratio in the environment sector, which is a growth field.

Breakdown ratio of environmentally-friendly products

Chemical substance management

The Noritake Group manages chemicals in compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Chemical substance management consists of two parts: Screening and approval rules to control new use of hazardous chemical substances, and monitoring the amount of chemical substances used and transferred. In this way, we are visualizing the conditions of chemical substances used and working to reduce the use and emission of hazardous substances.
We also issue and operate the “Chemical Contamination Prevention Control Standard,” which uniquely defines the structural and inspection standards of related facilities for the storage and use of hazardous chemical substances, and strive to prevent the dispersal and leakage of chemical substances.

Initiative for biodiversity

In order to realize the “sustainable society” that the Noritake Group is aiming for, we are advancing the greening of our business sites as part of our efforts to promote biodiversity and aim for the preservation of nature and ecosystems. In addition, at Noritake Garden, adjacent to our headquarters, we are creating an environment conducive to birds, insects, and other wildlife, and conducting regular surveys to monitor the ecosystem.

Water resource conservation

To conserve important water resources, the Noritake Group properly manages wastewater from its production processes and strives to prevent pollution of rivers and other areas. All wastewater generated in the manufacturing process is collected and properly treated in accordance with laws and regulations. In addition, process wastewater is treated in purification facilities, and a portion is reused as washing water to promote the conservation and effective use of water resources.