Our CS R M a n a gem e n t

The Challenge of Going Carbon Neutrality
As a company that conducts business using petrochemical resources, we recognize that it is a very important responsibility to go CN

Sustainable Raw Material Procurement
through RSPO Certified Oil(Carbon Neutrality).We have set a goal of reducing CO 2 emissions from our domestic business sites by 50% from the FY2013 level byTogether with our suppliers, we conduct procurement activities based on our CSR policy. AsFY2030, and achieving CN by FY2050.

part of our sustainable procurement activities, we are striving for sustainable procurement ofpalm oil derivatives, one of our main raw materials.

CO2 emissions

Palm oil and palm kernel oil are the most commonly used vegetable oils in the world forfood, cosmetics, detergents, fuel, and other applications because of their high yield per unit

7% reduction
from FY2013

area and low cost compared to other vegetable oils and fats. As demand for vegetable oil
increases, environmental problems caused by deforestation of tropical rainforests for planta-

26.5% reduction
from FY2013

tion expansion and social problems caused by forced labor have become more prominent in

50% reduction

Southeast Asia.

from FY2013

We, a company that develops various products manufactured from palm oil derivatives,approved the purpose of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and joined as a full
member in 2015. In 2018, we obtained supply chain certification and began selling certifiedproducts.
CNFY2013

FY2021

FY2022

FY2030 target

RSPO Certified Products Supply Chain

FY2050 target

Ro a dm a p t o C N

We have a supply chain for RSPO-certified products, from raw
material procurement to finished products.

Production process reform

Energy Efficiency Efforts

Conversion to renewable energy

energy as well as approaching a low-carbon society through our business.

time and observed the process from harvesting palm nuts totion people, we were able to realize once again that our business is supported by them.

RSPO is an initiative to ensure that the supply chain from plant a t i o n t o e n d p ro d u c t i s p ro p e r l y m a n a g e d . To e n s u re t h a t

To achieve our goals, we are promoting energy-saving activities such as fuel efficiency improvement and conversion to renewable

Last year, we visited a palm plantation in Malaysia for the firstmilling at a factory. By interacting directly with the palm planta-

Visits to supplier farms in 2022

Utilization of new green energy sources

Voice

proper management is in place, we visited a palm plantation inMalaysia and interacted with the plantation staff.

On the other hand, however, it is also true that the strong
demand for palm oil is causing deforestation and harming wildlife. It was an opportunity forus to deeply remember that
we have a responsibility tocontinue to contribute to thepromotion of sustainable

Promoting Energy Conservation
Each factories promote the reduction of fuel andelectricity. At each of our plants, we are reviewing
our past energy-saving activities and striving toimprove fuel efficiency. Specifically, this includes
fundamentally understanding the fuel usage ofequipment and eliminating waste.

palm oil through RSPO.

Energy usage & CO 2 emissions
New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. & Nissin Chemical Co., Ltd.
( KL )

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20,0005,000

10,00002018

2019

Energy usage(Crude Oil Conversion, KL)

2020

Procurement of renewable energy
energy sources for electricity and gas used in ourmanufacturing processes. We are aiming to achievea 100% renewable energy for electricity by FY2030.

2021

2022(year)0

CN gas Energy usage(Crude Oil Conversion, KL)

Green Electricity Energy usage(Crude Oil Conversion, KL)

We are promoting the procurement of renewable

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CO2 emissions(t)z

Procurement performance of renewable energyPlants

Kyoto Plant

TokushimaPlant

KawasakiPlant

GreenElectricityCN gas

Sakai Plant

Kyoto R&DCenterNissin
ChemicalCo., Ltd.

Research & Development「RiKACRYSTA®」

100 % Biomass Ester Oil

Biomass Plasticizer

We are developing 100% biomass-de-

We developed our “GREENCIZER” plasti-RiKACRYSTA ® reduces molding cooling

rived ester-based lubricants using esteri-cizer series; with over 70% biomass, ittime through its superior crystallization

fication technology, which is our forte.

has equivalent or greater cold and heat

acceleration. This has the effect ofBiomass-derived ester oils generally

resistance than our products DOP, DINPreducing defective products and saving

have low-temperature flowability issues.

and DUP that are made from fossil-basedenergy. RiKACRYSTA ® will also enable

We have overcome this issue and have a

raw materials.

horizontal recycling in material recycling,

New crystal
nucleating agent

lineup o f es ter o ils in a wid e r ang e o f

w h i c h h a s b e e n d i ff i c u l t w i t h c u r re n t

viscosities from low to high viscosity.

technology, and will contribute to carbon
neutrality.

* Kawasaki Plant and Kyoto R&D Center do not use gas.

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