ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT2022
KUREHA ECOLOGYMANAGEMENT CO., LTD.

Top Message

In addition to the situation in which we cannot expect recovery from the
problem of COVID-19 infection, we see the prices of raw materials, fuels, andagricultural products soaring worldwide because of the invasion of Ukraine by
Russia and the stagnation of logistics, which is having a significant impact on
the global economy and social life. We have to assume that the businessenvironment surrounding us will continue to face unprecedented uncertainty.
日本は未だ新型コロナウイルス感染症からの回復が見通せない状況に加Under these rapidly changing circumstances, we will continue to promote ourえ、ロシアのウクライナ侵攻や物流の停滞等の影響で、世界的に原燃料や
industrial waste treatment business, environmental engineering business, and農産物価格の高騰を招いており、世界経済や社会生活に大きな影響を及ぼ
environmental restoration and reconstruction-related business. In addition, we
しています。今後も、我々を取り巻く事業環境はこれまでにない不透明感
will work together with our group company Himeyuri Total Work, which
operates the final disposal business, to become a company that is widelyが継続するものと受止めざるをえません。
neededby society.
このように変化が激しい状況においても、当社は産業廃棄物処理事業、
Amidst the growing worldwide need for "sustainable social contribution," we環境エンジニアリング事業、環境修復・復興関連事業の推進、及び最終処
will aim to contribute to carbon neutrality, which is an urgent and important
分事業を運営するグループ企業のひめゆり総業株式会社とも連携し、広く
initialtive, and promote recycling business in harmony with a recycling-oriented
社会から必要とされる企業を目指して取り組んでまいります。
society based on the technological capabilities and social trust that we have
世界的に「持続可能（サステナビリティ）な社会貢献」のニーズが高ま
cultivated over the years. Thus, we realize social contribution and sustainable
る中で、当社がこれまで培ってきた技術力と信頼を基盤として、喫緊の重growth. We will also continue to promote company-wide safety awareness and要取り組みであるカーボンニュートラルへの寄与や、循環型社会に対応しbuild a safety culture for sturdy CSR (corporate social responsibility) while
たリサイクル事業推進に向けて、社会貢献と企業の持続的成長を実現して
pursuing SDGs.
Last year, with your warm support, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of
まいります。また、引き続き全社的な安全意識向上と安全文化の構築を推
ourfounding. Without resting on our laurels, we will continue to strive for
進し、SDGsを視野に入れたCSR経営を進めてまいります。
qualitative
improvements in safety, environment, and quality control in our
当社は昨年、皆様の温かいご支援の下、創業５０周年を迎えることがで
daily business activities, and make every effort to become an even more
きました。これに慢心することなく、日々の事業活動において安全、環
trusted presence for our customers, local residents, and all other stakeholders.
境、品質の質的向上を継続的に取り組み、お客様や地域の皆様をはじめとWe look forward to your continued cooperation in the years ahead.

する全てのステークホルダーの皆様から、より一層のご信頼をいただける存在となるよう努めてまいります。
今後とも、格別のご支援を賜りますよう、何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。

Masahiro Namikawa
President and Representative Director

WASTECH Iwaki

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

Corporate Philosophy

This report introduces various initiatives including our Responsible Care (RC)
activities in fiscal 2021.

１．We tirelessly endeavor to achieve a harmonious relationship between people,
society and the global environment.
２．We contribute to the enrichment and growth of the society by providing safe
products and services.
３．We grow and develop ourselves with the community in which we operate.
４．We comply with laws and regulations, practice high ethical standards and operate
in transparent manners as a trusted corporate citizen.
５．We develop and nurture a corporate culture which values the individuality anddiversity of our employees and optimizes creativity and teamwork within.
６．We bring passion to researching and developing technologies that are ahead of
the times.

Management System Basic Policy
Concept /Goals /
Objectives

Activity Policy

Strengthening the trust placed in us by stakeholders
in the community and other businesses and striving
to improve corporate value by observing laws,
regulations, and voluntary standards by utilizing
an integrated management system to engage inactivities concerning quality, the environment, andoccupational safety and health.
● A iming to improve the quality of the products
and services we provide and enhance customer
satisfaction.
● Leveraging our experience as an environmental
business to preserve the environment.
● Creating a safe and secure workplaces in accordancewith the health and safety management policy.
We will strive to prevent crashes and falls,
tumbles, and accidents involving heavy machinery.
Revised on May 12, 2022

■ Guidelines used as reference:・ Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012
・ Guide to Matters Noted in Environmental Reports (3rd Edition)
The documents above were published by Ministry of the Environment■ Report period:
April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022
Including some information from FY2022 and about plans■ Reporting departments:
All Kureha Ecology Management departments■ Disclaimer
 This report includes plans and forecasts. Changes in various conditions could
render these forecasts inaccurate. Please note that some of the figures in thetables and graphs presented here have been revised from previous fiscal years
considering changes to calculation methods and other factors.

Kureha Group
Responsible Care Policy
 Observe international rules and laws
 Respect the environment and work safely
 Provide society with safe products
M anage and put to good use

information about the environmentand safety
F orge a stronger relationship with society

KurehaConstruction

Resinous Kasei

Kureha Extron

Kureha Gohsen

Working Groups ofKureha RC Committee●Environmental Protection &Energy Management●Security and Disaster Prevention &Occupational Safety and Health●Product Safety/Quality Assurance &Logistics Safety●Community Relationship

Kureha Ecology
Management
KurehaCorporation

Kureha Unyu

About Responsible Care (RC)Responsible Care involves continuously conducting self-improvement activities aimed at preserving “the environment,
safety, and health” through all aspects of a chemical’s lifecycle - from the development of chemicals to their disposal andrecycling following their manufacture, distribution, usage, and final consumption - as well as maintaining an open dialogue
with the community. This is done based on the principle of business operators who manufacture or handle chemicals making
decisions and accepting responsibility. The Kureha Group officially announced in 1995 that it would conduct RC activities.

We will also introduce our efforts to SDGs*.
4

Recycling Initiatives	Environmental Considerations
Related to Our Business Activities

5

Detoxification of Low-Concentration
PCB Waste Treatment 	
18

Economic Aspects of EnvironmentConscious Management	

6

Disassembly facility for disposed large-scale
electrical equipment W.I.L. Center 19

Compliance with Environmental
Regulations	

7

Status of Input and Output of
Industrial Waste Treatment Business 8
WASTECH Iwaki	

10

WASTECH Kanagawa 	12

Measured and Analyzed Values of Various
Discharged Materials (Iwaki) (Kanagawa) 14

2

Kureha Engineering

Kureha Special Laboratory

Table of Contents
Business Overview	■Diagram of Kureha Group RC Committee

16

Environmental Engineering Business 20
Building Safety Culture	

22

Safety and Health Activities	24

Various Initiatives	28

In Honor of the Achievements 32

Various Initiatives of Himeyuri total work Co., Ltd. 34
History and Contact	

36＊

What are the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)?
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are international goals adopted at the United Nations
Headquarters in September 2015 that will last until 2030. They aim to realize a world in which"no one is left behind" by tackling 17 goals and 169 targets to deal with global issues such as theglobal economic crisis, natural disasters, the environment problems, refugees, and poverty.

3Environmental Considerations
Related to Our Business Activities

Business Overview

Company Profile
Company Name
Headquarters
Main Business Sites
Established

Usage of the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

Kureha Ecology Management Co., Ltd.
30 Shitanda, Nishiki-machi, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima,974-8232 Japan
Headquarters, WASTECH Iwaki, WASTECH Kanagawa

We held the Environmental Management Committee once a month to grasp the progress of ourenvironmental activities.

Environmental objectives and results of ISO 14001
Environmental Objectives

December 1, 1971

Paid-in Capital
Employees<General Affairs Dept>
Strive to beautify and protect
the environment inside andoutside the company (mainly
around the company).

¥240 million
395 (as of March 31, 2022)

Business Overview
Collection, transport, and disposal of industrial
waste, environmental restoration, construction(environmental engineering), electrical power
generation, etc.

Main
Businesses

Sales(Million Yen)
12,00010,06010,00011,893

10,796

Goal

Community
beautification
Achieved
activities: more than
7 times / year

Description

8 times against the target of 7 or
more<Sales Division>
Zero: external leaks of waste

Zero

Achieved

Achieved the goal(no external leak of waste).

<Wastech Iwaki>
Zero of environmental
complaints

Zero

Achieved

Achieved the goal(no environmental complaint)<Wastech Kanagawa>Zero of environmental
complaints

Zero

Achieved

Achieved the goal(no environmental complaint)<Environment Engineering Dept>
Zero: environmental accidents
in external construction

Zero

Achieved

Achieved the goal(no environmental accident).

36t / year

Achieved

Contributed to substantive reduction of CO2 by selling VOC exhaustgas treatment systems (2)<Environment Sales Dept>
Reduction of CO2 emission

8,000

Result

6,000
4,000

Framework for Initiatives of ISO14001

2,000
0

FY 2019

FY 2020

Environmental management
supervisor
Environmental management
deputy supervisor

Environmental
management committee

WASTECH Iwaki
73％

Senior internal auditor

WASTECH
Kanagawa
１7％

As one of the initiatives of ourbusiness activities we focus on theperspective of reducing the burden
on the global environment. With aview to contribution to the efficientuse of energy and the realizationof a recycling-oriented society,
we are trying to solve problems
while building further cooperative
relationships with local communities
and neighboring companies beyond
conventional frameworks.

Internal auditing teamSales by Business Sector (FY 2021)
Environmental
Engineering
10％

President

FY 2021

Internal Control Concerning
Environmental Reporting Reliability
We conduct internal audits of ISO 14001
once a year at all departments in the scopeof certification. In addition, examination by
an external organization was conducted in
January 2022.

ISO certified department

Katsushi Momose

Corporate Planning Division, Assistant to General Manager

45Economic Aspects of EnvironmentConscious Management

Compliance with Environmental
Regulations

Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

Investment in Environmental Measures
As an environmental measure for fiscal 2021, we made capital investment of more than 210 million yen.
In addition to continuous investment of ① to ③ Antipollution measures (water quality, atmosphere,
noises, vibrations and bad odors) since 2019, we paid special attention to ④ Energy saving andreduction of CO2 emission and sequentially replaced Transportation Dept’s collection & transportation
vehicles by eco-friendly models. As for ⑦ Others, we relocated the chemical warehouse as part of ourefforts to increase wastewater treatment capacity at WASTECH Iwaki. As a result, we improved ourwaste disposal facility system to meet our customers’ needs better and strengthened our consideration
for the environment at the same time.

We have stated “Compliance with laws, regulations and voluntary standards” in the basic management
system policy. To comply with laws and regulations, we use the international standard IS014001, which
was certified in 1998, to register laws and regulations, and to assess compliance. As a result of theassessment, we have confirmed that the compliance is maintained in FY2021.

List of major environmental laws and regulations
No.

Names of Laws, Regulations etc.

Contents (in relation with)
Prevention measures of air and water pollutions

1

Air Pollution Control Act
Water Pollution Control Act
Act on Special Measures concerning
Countermeasures against Dioxin
Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts ofSpecific Chemical Substances in the Environment
and Promotion of Improvements to theManagement Thereof
Environmental Regulations of Fukushima
Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Iwaki City and
Kawasaki City
Agreement on Pollution Prevention (Iwaki City)INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES(Million Yen)
700
600
500
400

2

100

②Antipollution measures(atmosphere)

6

Measurement, investigation, and notification
related to malodorous substances and industrial
waste
Prevention measures for vibration noise, etc.

Standards for storage of industrial waste andspecially controlled industrial waste

200①Antipollution measures(water quality)

Related to odor control measures

Maintenance & management standards for waste
treatment facilities

3000

Measurement, investigation, notification related
to air and water pollutions

FY2019FY20209.07

17.81

Waste Disposal and Cleaning Laws

Status report on industrial waste management
including issuance of management slip

FY202161.40
101.82③Antipollution measures(noise, vibration, bad odor)

46.29④Energy saving andreduction of CO2 emission

0.00

0.00

90.94

⑤Industrial waste andrecycling related measures

50.47

324.12

0.00⑥Countermeasures of soil andgroundwater contamination

1.35

9.19

0.00

⑦Others

0.38

48.36

64.34

61.78

Regular inspection of industrial waste treatment
facilities by the government

12.98
26.29

Permission standards for collection andtransportation business of industrial waste,
specially controlled industrial waste

3

Ministerial Ordinance for Establishing Criteria of
Industrial Waste Containing Metals

Criteria related to landfill disposal of cinders anddewatered sludge

4

Act on Promotion of Global WarmingCountermeasures

Greenhouse gas emissions related

5Fire Service Act

On-site inspection by the government of
dangerous goods storage etc.

6

Act on Rationalizing Energy Use

Obligation of regularly report on energy usage by
specific companies

7

Guidelines for Mercury Waste

Environmentally appropriate treatment of
mercury waste

8

Guidelines for Collecting and Transporting of Lowconcentration PCB Waste, Guidelines for Processingof Low-concentration PCBs

Standards for collection, transportation andtreatment of low-concentration PCB waste

9

Act on Rational Use and Appropriate Managementof Fluorocarbons

Report on the amount of CFC destruction

16.17

7

Status of Input and Output of
Input

Waste treatment

Received amount of waste

24,018t(t)120,000(t)
120,000

107,763
97,832100,000

99,192

Final disposed

2,030t21,988t

Waste received

99,192

Waste recycled
Final disposed

80,00060,000

WASTECH Iwaki

40,00060,0002,030

The amount of waste
produced after intermediate
treatment was reduced to24.2% of the amount ofwaste received.
In addition, 8.5% of thewaste produced wasrecycled to contribute toresource recycling.

（To recycling）

40,00024,01820,00020,00021,9880

FY 2019

FY 2020

Energy consumption(Crude oil equivalent)
2,962㎘

FY 20210

The energy consumption in FY2021 wasreduced by 2.6% compared to FY2020,
and the unit energy consumption was
also increased by 8.9%.

3,500

Unit energy consumption (proportion to sales: ㎘ / million yen)
0.500
0.450
3,041
2,962
0.400
0.350
0.300
0.304
0.250
0.279
0.200
0.150
0.100
0.050
0.000
FY 2020
FY 2021

3,294

3,000
0.376

2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500

FY 2019

Water resource
consumption

Water resource consumption:1,265㎞3
Industrial water:1,207㎞3
Public water:58㎞3

Raw material
consumption
9,952t（㎞ ）■Industrial w/c (Iwaki) ■Public w/c (Kanagawa)
1,500
1,272
1,227
1,207

(t)
12,000

1,000

8,000

10,00010,533

150,707t

10,19558

58

FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021

WASTECH Kanagawa

160,000
120,000

Greenhouse gas emissions
151,47317.28

144,129

13.24

150,707
15.47

80,000(proportion to sales: t / million yen)
20
16
12
8

40,0004

00

FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021CO2 emissions■ (CO2 equivalent)(

Basic unit

proportion to sales:t / million yen

Wastewater Since WASTECH Kanagawa uses a closed system (a systemthat recycles wastewater without letting it go outside), theproducedamount of wastewater is only for WASTECH Iwaki.

The Wastech Division will contribute to realization ofsustainable society by utilizing and developing the features offacilities in Iwaki and Kanagawa, detoxifying environmentallyhazardous substances, and continuously using waste energy
through waste power generation and so on.

2,000
0

FY 2021
Waste produced

9,952

4,000
61

(t)

1,081㎞3

6,000
500

FY 2021
Waste received

Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 equivalent)（㎘） ■Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent)
4,000

0

Waste recycled

Waste received and Waste produced

100,000

80,0003

OutputWaste produced

99,192t

0

Industrial Waste Treatment Business

FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021

Yukihiro Ooka

Wastech Division, Deputy General Manager

89WASTECH Iwaki
In the Unit 7 and Unit 8 incinerators of
WASTECH Iwaki, we incinerate various
kinds of waste such as sludge containing
chlorine and silicon, waste plastics,
waste acid, waste alkali and medical
waste.

In the technology section,
we are striving to pursue highquality and environmentallyfriendly treatment technologies
for exhaust gas & wastewater
as well as waste in eachprocess of the input and outputof the incinerator.
Every member keeps in mind
"A stitch in time saves nine”
and work with safety first.
Unit 7 incinerator

Yohei Kusano

Unit 8 incinerator

Wastech Division, Wastech Planning Dept, Technology Section Manager

Unit 7 & 8 Incinerators
Rotary kiln type

Input

Primaryincineration

Waste received:
60,596t
Waste to be incinerated:→ Incinerators
Other waste:→ Other facilities

OutputDust
removalFume
cleaning

Rapid
cooling

Waste produced:
14,270t

Crane pit
Automatic feeding facility

Wet electric dust
collectornWash column

Rotary kil

Jetfurnace

Quenching tower

Supply craneSecondarychamber

Energy consumed(crude oil equivalent):
2,618㎘
Water consumed:
1,207㎞3(Used for treatment of exhaust gases)
Materials purchased:8,009t

Secondaryincineration

Waste recycled:
1,900t
Final disposed:
12,370t
Induceddraft fanAsh yard

Wastewater:
1,081㎞3
Greenhouse gas emissions(CO2 equivalent):89,563t

SmokestackTransportation
To waste treatment facility

Burnt residue

Unit 7 incinerator
Incineration of sludge:182m3 / day
Incineration of waste oil:110m3 / day
Incineration of waste plastics:104t / day
Decomposition of cyanide compound:202m3 / day
Incineration of industrial waste:238t / day

Waste received and Waste produced■ Waste received ■ Waste produced
FY201915,652

Breakdown of waste produced (t)1,778

67,745FY201913,874■ Waste recycled■ Final disposed
15,652

1,101
60,910

FY2020

Unit 8 incinerator

FY202016,0103

Incineration of sludge:182m / day
Incineration of waste oil:118m3 / day
Incineration of waste plastics:104t / day
Decomposition of cyanide compound:266m3 / day
Incineration of industrial waste:238t / day

10

FY2021
Receiving Station

0

20,000

FY202140,00060,00016,0101,900

60,596

14,27014,90980,000 (t)12,37014,90914,27011

WASTECH Kanagawa
At WASTECH Kanagawa, we incinerateindustrial waste and use exhaust heateffectively to generate electricity.
We are trying to contribute tominimization of fossil fuel use bymaking full use of operation know-how
so that we can supply more electricity
from a wide variety of waste materials
with different calorific values andproperties.

The large-scale renovation since
FY2020 is proceeding smoothly,
and the stability of operations
has improved. We will continue towork hard on the waste treatment
and power generation with safety
first to meet the expectations of
our customers.

Waste received and Waste produced■ Waste received

FY2020

9,916

9,748
0

10,0009,965

FY2021
20,00030,00040,00050,000 (t)

9,808

9,916

130

38,596FY20219,813
108

36,922

FY2020Wastech Division Kanagawa, Administration Manager

FY20199,965

Tetsuji Takaya■ Waste recycled■ Final disposed

152

40,018FY2019

Breakdown of waste produced (t)■ Waste produced

9,618

9,748

Unit 1 & 2 Incinerators

Input

Energy consumed(crude oil equivalent):344㎘
Water consumed:
3
58㎞千㎥
Materials purchased:
1,943t

OutputSupply crane

BoilerFume
cleaning・
cooling
Utilizationof
exhaustheat

Incineration

Attemperation
tower

Waste received:
38,596t
Waste to be incinerated:→ Incinerators
Other waste:→ Other facilities

Rotary kiln stoker type

Waste produced:
9,748t

Dust
removalWaste recycled:
130t
Final disposed:
9,618tBug filter
Induceddraft fan

StokerCrane pit

Automatic
feeding facility

Wastewater:0㎞3

Rotary kiln

Soot & dust
＊P16

Burnt residue

Unit 3 Incinerator

Steam

Smoke
stack

Power
generation

Fluidized-bed type

(Note) I n WA S T E C H K a n a g awa, weuse a closed system (a systemthat reuses wastewater without
discharging it outside).

※Turbine generator

Total of Unit 1 & 2 incinerators

Unit 3 incinerator
Incineration of mixture:70t / day
Incineration of sludge:48m3 / day
Incineration of waste oil:75m3 / day
Incineration of waste plastics:40t / day
Incineration of other industrial wastes:115t / day12

Supply crane

Fumecleaning・
cooling

BoilerUtilizationof
exhaustheat

Attemperation
tower

Incineration of mixture:140t / day
Incineration of sludge:112m3 / day
Incineration of waste oil:150m3 / day
Incineration of waste plastics:80t / day
Incineration of other industrial wastes:230t / dayGreenhouse gas emissions(CO2equivalent):
61,144t

Dust
removalKawasaki Logistics Center

Bug filter
Induceddraft fanFeeding
Crane pit
Fluidized bed

Incineration

Recovery of incombustible materials

Soot & dust

Smoke
stack

This is a waste transshipment and storage
facility adjacent to WASTECH Kanagawa.
Waste carried in by small vehicles will betransported to WASTECH Iwaki by ourlarge vehicles for disposal. We operate
the facility considering transportation
efficiency.

13

WASTECH
Iwaki

Measured and Analyzed Values

WASTECH
Kanagawaof Various Discharged Materials

The concentrations of sulfur oxide, hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxide, and soot & dust of the incinerators’
exhaust gas in FY2021 are below the voluntary standard values owing to appropriate maintenance ofwaste disposal facilities, and compliant with the emission standards of laws & regulations.
* The emission standard values are the emission standard values in the Air Pollution Control ACT.

(volppm)

Sulfur oxide concentrations (maximum)

6.10

426

Emission standard value (K-value = 6)

416

Agreement with Iwaki City (K-value = 4.5)

310

Voluntary standard value (100 ppm)

100

1.2

0.02

Unit 7 Incinerator

Below the lower Below the lower limit forlimit for measurement
measurement(1.0)(0.01)

Unit 8 Incinerator

Emission standard value

690

0

Unit 7
Incinerator

Unit 8
Incinerator

0.10
0(volppm)
250
240

80
60
40
20
0

(g/m3N)

0.10
0.09
0.07

Voluntary standard value

Emission standard value

75

79

There are 31 substances applicable to
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
Law (PRTR Law), and we properly
submitted notifications. In this report
we picked up dioxin, among priority
substances and benzene, trichloroethylene
and tetrachloroethylene among designatedsubstances of the Supplementary
Provisions to the Air Pollution Control Act.
Transfer of dioxins:
Release of benzene:
1,603 mg-TEQ/year
5.4 kg/year
Release of trichloroethylene: Release of tetrachloroethylene:
5.4kg/year
5.4 kg/year

Total of 3 incinerators required by
the prefectural ordinance /Voluntary standard value

3.0
2.5
2.0

1.0
0.5
0

Maximum value for 3 incinerators

Hydrogen chloride
concentrations (maximum)
720
700(mg/m3N)(volppm)

Emission standard value

Emission standard value

250
240

Voluntary standard value

Voluntary standard value
38

0

0.004
Unit 7
Incinerator

Unit 8
Incinerator

Emission standard value

40

38

10

0

0

Unit 1
Unit 2
Incinerator Incinerator

0.041

There is 1 substance applicable to
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Law(PRTR Law), and we properly submitted a
notification.

1.20

0

Voluntary standard value
Unit 2 & Unit 3:
below the lower limit formeasurement (0.001)

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Incinerator Incinerator Incinerator

Dioxins concentrations(maximum) (ng-TEQ/m3N)
Emission standard value

1.00

Voluntary standard value

0.90

0.30
0.20

0.00039
Unit 7
Incinerator

0.04

1.10

0.10

0.02

0.06

0.02

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Incinerator Incinerator Incinerator

Emission standard value

Release and transfer of chemical substances

Transfer of dioxins:
4,964mg-TEQ / year

0.08

Unit 3
Incinerator

41

20

20

Voluntary standard value

0.10

38

33

(g/m3N)

0.10
0.08

60
50

60

43

Soot & dust concentrations(maximum)Nitrogen oxide
concentrations (maximum)

0.03
0.009

* The sulfur oxide emission is regulated by total
amount, so we must comply with the emission
standard based on the K-value. The standard
value required by the Air Pollution Control Law is
9.07m3N/h for each incinerator, but WASTCH
Kanagawa uses a stricter standard value of
2.52m3N/h for the total of three incinerators as avoluntary standard according to the Kanagawa
Prefecture ordinance. In FY2021, the daily
maximum value for all three incinerators was asshown on the left.

1.5

30

0.98

0

8.0

40

1.00

0.04

8.5

80

Dioxins concentrations(maximum) (ng-TEQ/㎥N)

0.06

Emission standard value for each incinerator

9.0

0.04

0.01
Unit 8
Incinerator

9.5

100

0.02

Unit 7
Incinerator

10.0

Voluntary standard value

0.06
0.05

Release and transfer of chemical substances

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Soot & dust concentrations(maximum)0.08

Voluntary standard value

Below the lower
limit for measurement
(1.5)

0.20

Emission standard value

170
160

70
10

1.43

Nitrogen oxide concentrations(maximum)(mg/m3N)

720

80

1.53

0.30

Hydrogen chloride concentrations(maximum)

90

4.50

0.40

20

700

4.60

0.50

30

710

6.00

4.40

110

0

＊For sulfur oxide concentration, the K-value ofthe emission standard value (air pollution
control act) is 6. In case of Iwaki City, theK-value in the pollution prevention agreement is 4.5 for each incinerator. WASTECH
Iwaki converted the K-value to ppm and ourvoluntary standard value is set to be 100
ppm. When the K-value is converted to ppm,
the converted value varies depending on theamount of exhaust gas. In this table, theK-value is expressed as 4.5 = 317 ppm tofacilitate comparison between the emission
standard value, agreed values with Iwaki
City, and voluntary standard value.
＊For the maximum values in this fiscal year,
the K-value of Unit 7 incinerator was 0.02
and that of Unit 8 was below the lower limit
for measurement (0.01).

5.90

320

10

Sulfur oxide concentrations (maximum)(K-value)

Unit 8
Incinerator

For dioxin, we comply with the emission standards oflaws and regulations because the measurements were all
below our voluntary standard value.

0

0.088
0.012

0.00019
Unit 1
Incinerator

Unit 2
Incinerator

Unit 3
Incinerator

For dioxin, we comply with the emission standards oflaws and regulations because the measurements were all
below our voluntary standard value.

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Recycling Initiatives

Waste Power Generation (Thermal Recovery) at WASTECH Kanagawa
WASTECH Kanagawa has a maximum power generation capacity of 4,800kW by thermal recovery
that recovers the exhaust heat of three incinerators.
The power generated is used by WASTECH Kanagawa and surplus power is sold. Thus, we return
excess energy to society in the form of electricity, contributing to the reduction of environmental load.

Material Recycling
We outsource recycling of some of our waste to an external contractor after intermediate treatment.

●Example of using recycled material: PACIFIC METALS CO., LTD. (our contractor)

R.Kiln + Stoker furnace
Hi pressure steam reservoir①
BoilerMolten slag MS5 (fine aggregate)②
Turbine generator

Rotary kiln

Lo pressure steam reservoir

Deaerator①Boiler
Fluid bed furnace①BoilerThis cools the combustion gas and supplies
the generated steam to the on-site equipment
and power generation equipment.

Fluid bed furnace

Power generated and Power used
(MWh)25,00020,000●Example of using recycled material: CHUO DENKI KOGYO CO., LTD. (our contractor)
20,464

20,123

19,88619,15818,477
9,892

16,598

9,662

9,577

15,000②Turbine Generator
This generates power with the steam producedin the boiler. The generated power is usedwithin the plant, and the surplus power is sold.

10,0005,000

An example used as leveling material fora photovoltaic power generation facility

10,572

10,224●It is used as base material, revetment material
and etc

Recycled material from wast

10,546

Example of recycling: revetment material(Photo: provided by Chuo Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
0Power generated Power used

Power generated Power used

Power generated Power used

FY2019FY2020

FY2021■ Power generated at Kanagawa
		■ Used at Iwaki
		■ Used at Kanagawa

Color indication

16* T h i s g r a p h s h o w s t h a t t h e p o w e r
generated at WASTECH Kanagawa isalmost equal to the total power used by(WASTECH Kanagawa + WASTECH Iwaki).

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Detoxification of Low-Concentration
PCB Waste Treatment

Disassembly facility for disposed large-scale electrical equipment

W.I.L. Center(*Note)(*Note) “W.I.L. Center” stands for Wastech Iwaki Logistics Center.
(Wastech Iwaki Logistics)

Detoxification overview
We are processing at the following facilities that have been certified as harmless by the Minister ofthe Environment.

We started operation of W.I.L. Center in April 2019.
We can carry out large-sized waste electrical equipment up to 30t quickly without dismantling it atyour site.
Yo u c a n c a r r y i n w a s t eelectrical equipment without
dismantling for storing anddismantling it in this center.

Building for pretreatment of housing/chassis/enclosure

Fixed-bed incinerator

We have reduced work timeand improved waste storage
capacity through workability
improvement by use ofmachinery and utilization ofstorage space. Therefore wecan provide faster and more
flexible disposal services.

We can treat all the low-concentration PCB wastes in the table below.
Low concentration PCB waste
Waste electronic equipment, etc.
Waste containing low-concentration PCBs
with trace-level PCB contamination
Low concentration PCB
waste oil

Insulation oil with trace-level PCB contamination

Waste oil containing low-concentration PCBs

Electrical equipment or insulating oil (usedin OF cables) with PCB micro contamination

Waste oil, etc. with a PCB concentration of 5,000 mg/kg or less(mainly fluid)

Lowconcentration
PCB
waste

Trace-level PCB contaminants

Low concentration PCB contaminants

Objects contaminated through insulation
oil with trace-level PCB contamination

Sludge, paper waste, wood waste, textile waste and plastic wastewith PCB concentrations of 100,000 mg/kg or less (*).
Unwanted items such as metal scraps, ceramic scraps, concrete
debris, etc. with a PCB concentration of 5,000 mg/kg or less.

Low concentration PCBtreatedMaterials

Trace-level PCB treated materials

Treated materials containing low-concentration PCBs

Objects treated to dispose of trace-level
PCB waste oil or low concentration PCB
contaminants

These are treated to dispose of PCB waste, and have a PCB
concentration of 5,000 mg/kg or less (for scrap metal, etc., thePCB concentration of deposits is considered)

Contributes to detoxification of low-concentration PCB waste by the most appropriate method.
Depending on the conditions of the site where the large waste electrical equipment is placed, we
can flexibly use the "on-site dismantling method" for carrying out. With the treatment technology wehave cultivated so far and the operation of the W.I.L. Center, we will promote the detoxification of lowconcentration PCB waste within the time limit set by the law.

*Responding to the change in the definition of"low-concentration PCB waste
As the results of facility improvement of the lowconcentration PCB pre-treatment building as well as
demonstration tests of combustion, on March 31, 2020, we
obtained the certification of the Minister of the Environment
for disposal of low-concentration PCB contaminated wastes
at concentrations of 5,000 to 100,000 mg/kg (0.5 to
10.0%), making us the second case in Japan.

Reinforced pretreatment equipment(in the low-concentration PCB pretreatment building)18

We will comply with the proper disposal methods requiredby law and will contribute widely to society through "properand detoxification treatment of difficult-to-dispose-of
wastes" including low-concentration PCBs.

【Attention! Get ready early!] Only less than 5 years until March 31,
2027, the deadline for low-concentration PCB waste disposal. As
an experienced "waste concierge" we will solve your problems byutilizing chemistry and technology. Not to leave a negative legacy
to the next generation, please feel free to contact us.

Shun Sasaki

Sales Division, Sales 3rd Dept, Low-conc. PCB Sales Section Manager

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Environmental Engineering BusinessWe contribute to the preservation of the earth through the manufacture and delivery of environmental equipment.
The Environmental Sales Department is working to preserve the
air and water environment and contribute to building a sustainable
society through providing environment-related equipment basedon our unique technology. We also focus on enlightenment ofpeople and application development of environment-related
equipmen for the next generation.

The Environmental Engineering Department provides
customers with total engineering services, from planning todesign, construction, trial operation, and maintenance services ofenvironment-related facilities, and positively contributes to global
environment preservation and reduction of environmental burdons.

Environment Engineering Division, Engineering Sales Dept, Chief

Environmental Engineering Division, Environmental Technology Depart, Deputy Manager

Atsushi Nakano

Katsushi Sato

VOC effluent gas treatment equipment "GASTAK"

Water treatment equipment

Recovery of organic solvents, removal of harmful and malodorous substances

Prevention of corrosion of water supply facilities by improving water quality
The calcium hydroxide solution injection device called"HONESTLIMER” for water suppliers has been introduced at water
purification plants throughout the country. This device prevents
the corrosion of and dramatically extends the service life ofwater facilities (water purification and distribution equipment),
improving water quality and creating safe and delicious water.

  Our "GASTAK" is revolutionary
exhaust gas treatment equipment
aimed at recovering the organic
solvent contained in the exhaustgas and removing harmful andmalodorous substances in theexhaust gas.

Calcium hydroxide solution injection equipment(Source: Karatsu City Water and Sewage Bureau, Kuri Water Purification Plant)

Appropriate water quality management of drinking water
When it is necessary to control the high pH value of raw waterthat a water treatment plant takes, we provide our own uniquecarbon dioxide gas injection equipment with outstanding safety
and ease of handling to help achieve appropriate water quality
control at the plant.
Carbon dioxide gas injection equipment(Source: Yonago City, Togami Water Source)“Convertek”
Excerpt from Converting Technical Institute’s magazine

Ecosystem-friendly algae control
Contribution to CO2 emissions reduction
If the solvent components contained in theexhaust gas are released without treatment,
they will be decomposed in the atmosphereand eventually converted to CO2.
On the other hand, if the solvent
components are liquefied and recovered in
the recovery unit, the solvent components
in the exhaust gas can be reused withoutchanging to CO2, thus reducing the amount of
CO2 generated from exhaust gas treatment.
T h e e s t i m a t e d a n n u a l C O2 e m i s s i o n
reduction is shown in the graph based on thecases that we have delivered for the purposeof solvent recovery so far.
We will continue to contribute to the
reduction of environmental load in this field as
well.

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CO2
emission
reduction
35,369 t/y

Estimated annual CO2 emission reduction by
our delivered 17 solvent recovery systems

Wa t e r b l o o m , w h i c h i s c a u s e d b ycyanobacteria in lakes, marshes, and reservoirs
because of the eutrophication of rivers, lakes,
and marshes, has been a problem.
"SHALLOW CLEAN" focuses on light as an
essential element of water bloom and blocks
out all but the necessary minimum of light on asection of a water surface to control abnormal
growth of algae without destroying the water's
ecosystem.

Before SHALLOW CLEAN
was installed

84 days after SHALLOW CLEAN
was installed

Water treatment equipment and social contribution
Water circulates in the natural environment while maintaining relationships with all living things. The
precious water resource is in extreme danger due to pollution of rivers and lakes.
We will continue to contribute to the provision and maintenance of a healthy water environment invarious fields with our unique technologies, such as preventing the generation of red water by avoiding
the corrosion of water pipes to ensure a stable supply of good-tasting water, purifying polluted wastewater
to maintain beautiful rivers, and restoring beautiful lakes and marshes by removing blue-green algae, asymbol of pollution of closed water areas.

21Building Safety Culture
Main Activities in FY2021
We have been working with
“Building Safety Culture" as a safety
and health management policy.
Based on our Safety and Health Management Policy, "Safety① Identify risk areas for disaster occurrence andimplement protective measures② Build a safety culture by utilizing external
knowledge③ Strengthen safety management system④ Enhance safety education⑤ Special patrols by the president and directors⑥ Enhance and upgrade risk assessment⑦ Enhance preventive activities of nearly misses⑧ In-house broadcast to raise safety awarenesscomes first," we will further raise safety awareness and build
a safety culture.
As one of the measures to raise safety awareness, weare making preparations so that we can conduct various
trainings within the company. In fiscal 2021, we conducted
special trainings for the leaders of vehicle-based material
handling and transportation equipment, loading and unloading
work leaders, and employees who use full-harness type fall
prevention equipment, leading to accident prevention.
We will continue to promote safety and health activities,
keeping in mind that "safety comes first" so that not only our●Operation of the occupational health and safety management system, ISO 45001
In order to improve the safety level, we were certified and registered for the ISO 45001
occupational safety and health management system in April 2019 after a certification examination
by a registration examination body in March 2019. In January 2022, we took a renewal
examination. The effectiveness of our management system was certified, and the registration
certificate was renewed in April 2022. We will continue to make effective use of our management
system to create workplaces where no one feels pain, and to promote safety culture.

employees but also everyone involved can laugh with theirfamilies without getting injured.

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Safety and Health Activities●Comprehensive Emergency Drills and Safety Patrols (Iwaki, Kanagawa)

At WASTECH Iwaki, with the cooperation of the Nakoso Fire Department of Iwaki City, we
conducted a comprehensive emergency drill together with the self-defense fire brigade ofKureha Corporation Iwaki Plant.
We assumed the conditions below for the drill:
Assumptions for the drill① White smoke and heat were produced from the waste on the vehicle bed.
② One person was injured during the initial response and was transported byambulance.
③ White smoke was temporarily contained with dry sand, but a fire broke out
from the waste container.
④ The fire was extinguished by spraying water in corporation with the public
fire department.

●Number of Disasters & Identified Near-misses (potential disasters)

In both Iwaki and Kanagawa, we take safety measures to reduce the occurrence of disasters
on the premises through utilization of managerial patrols and other patrol systems as well as
discovery of dangerous spots and situations from various perspectives to address them. In
particular, we set a priority action policy to strive to prevent crashes & falls, overturning, andaccidents involving heavy machinery while working on continuous improvement.
In addition, as an initiative from FY2021, we decided to define not only the hazardous sources
felt in daily work, but also those assumed as near misses (potential disasters). As a result,more hazards are defined and then for serious hazards we will implement risk assessments tocontinuously subdue accidents through appropriate control and management.

Accident Occurred
Description

Year(FY)

Fatal accident
Lost time accident
Non-lost time accident
Minor injury
Serious near-miss
Total

2019
0
1
2
2
0
5

Near Misses(Nearly escaped accidents)
2020
1*
2
6
0
1
10

2021
0
2
4
1
2
9

*Note A ccident of the main contractor that occurredon the premises

WASTECH Iwaki, November 17, 2021

WASTEC Kanagawa conducted a disaster prevention drill under the conditions below:
Assumptions for the drill① A lithium battery fell into the iron hopper, producing white smoke.
② The disposal of waste was partly postponed, construction work by external
partner companies was suspended, and evacuation guidance was provided.
③ During the initial firefighting, some people were injured. Firefighting was
carried out with rescue activities.
④ After confirming that the fire was extinguished, we lifted the ban on traffic
and requested the resume of construction.

Lost time accident
Accidents resulting in lost work time of 4 days or more
Non-lost time accident
Accidents requiring 1 to 3 days off work；no day off
but requiring continuous hospital visits
Minor injury
Accidents not requiring time off from work (minor injuries
requiring examination and treatment at a hospital (nocontinuous visit), injuries requiring first-aid treatment)
Serious near-missCases in which the company determined that anextremely dangerous event had occurred, although
it led to no personal injury.

Accident typeYear(FY)

2019 2020

Injuries when
sandwiched
Caught-ininjuries

15

23

2

0

Fall injuries
Falls from height

223
24

173
48

Puncture wounds
or lacerations

23

35

Contusions

87

81

Falling/flying
objects

67

41

Eye injuries

12
48
4
374

15
51
1
391

Chemical burns
Electric shocks
Traffic accidents
Equipment
damageOther accidents
Total

15

7

72
966

64
930

Under the basic principle of "Safety takes
precedence over everything," we worked hardto further stimulate near-miss prevention
activities led by the Promotion Committee
and enhance the content of Safety and HealthWeek. We will continue to strive to build asafe and hygienic work environment.

Hironori Kakiage

Environment and Safety Division, Environment and Safety Dept, Health and Safety Section

Year(FY)

2021

Fall / tumble
Falling down
ClashFlying / falling
Disintegrate/collapse
SmashedSandwiched / caught in
Cut/scratched
Stepping throughDrowning
Contact with hot/cold
objects
Contact with harmful
agentsElectric shock
Explosion
RuptureFire
Traffic accident (on road)
Traffic accident (others)
Recoil of movement /unreasonable movement
OthersUnclassifiable
Total

87
361
150
101
14
42
38
49
7
0

Accident type

69
84
6
0
0
5
631
9
42
75
9
1,779

*We changed the “accident type” to thetype based on the classification of the
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
in FY2021.

●Reporting the conclusions of near-miss prevention activities

WASTECH Kanagawa, November 27, 2021

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We had an overall reporting session of Promotion
Committee of Near-miss Prevention Activity (hereafter,
just as Committee) on February 17, 2022. This
Committee was established in May 2021 to further
stimulate near-miss prevention activities. Committee
members selected from various departments formed
three groups to promote the activities. The overall
reporting session was intended to show the conclusions
the activities taken to date. Each group gave apresentation on what activities they did and what results
they obtained, including a question-and-answer session.

February 17, 2022

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Safety and Health Activities●The 2nd Safety Conference●Drills Assuming Emergencies

We had the 2nd Safety Conference in the conference room of the head office on January
17, 2022. We held the conference in conjunction with a web conference to prevent the
spread of COVID-19 infection, and many employees participated in it from sales offices
around the country.
At the beginning, President Sano (at the time) said, "Let's use this opportunity to return tothe basics and work together to build a strong safety culture."
Next, Mr. Hashimoto, General Manager of the Environment & Safety Dept, gave a lectureon the trends in the occurrence of personal accidents in 2021 and countermeasures.

The Environmental Restoration Section had a leakage prevention drill at the W.I.L. Center.
This drill assumed that the radiator came into contact with a pillar when it was being moved
by a forklift, and the remaining oil leaked out. In the drill, participants used real emergency
kits and others for leakage, and they seriously confirmed their emergency procedures.
After the drill, we also confirmed how to wear the full harness-type fall prevention
equipment used when working at height, and checked whether the harness was loose andwhether the name was on it.

June 4, 2021

In the conference, we had an award ceremony for the safety and health campaign basedon the improvement reporting system. The purpose of this campaign is to raise employees'
health and safety awareness by awarding excellent health and safety improvement reports.
During the period from September to October last year, 144 improvement reports were
submitted, and 17 received awards.
Then, Mr. Hitoshi Ogura, President of Management Dynamics Co. gave a special lecture on
improvement methods to eliminate disasters from a manager's perspective.
At the end of the competition, all participants returned to the basics for renewal of theirdetermination to create a workplace where they can work without accidents, cheerfully, andin good health.

●Lectures on Health by Industrial Physicians

A lecture by Dr. Tsurimaki, our industrial physician, was held at the head office. The lecture
was given in a way that employees from local sales offices could also participate by using a
web conference. The theme was "After the COVID-19 infection (focusing on vaccines)." Dr.
Tsurimaki explained the effects and adverse reactions of the vaccine based on specific data,
and the participants listened attentively.

VACCINE

January 17, 2022

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October 21, 2021

27

Various Initiatives
Awareness Campaign to Prevent Overloading

Attended EcoPro Online 2021

In WASTECH Iwaki and WASTECH Kanagawa, we carried out an overload prevention
awareness campaign in conjunction with Weighing Day on November 1, 2021.
Overloading is an act of carrying loads that exceed the specified weight. It is prohibitedby law and may cause the vehicle to have a cargo shifting or lose its balance, leading to aserious accident.
On the day of the campaign, we set up a yellow banner with the words "We do not! Neverlet you do it! No overloading!" and handed towels to the drivers, requesting their attention.

We attended the online exhibition "EcoPro Online 2021".
This exhibition is about carbon neutrality and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Focusing on the VOC exhaust gas treatment system "GASTAK" that contributes to carbon
neutrality and the development of next-generation energy, we exhibited unique services
provided by our proprietary treatment technologies and facilities, such as water purificationequipment and proper treatment of industrial waste.

November 25 to December 17, 2021

Attended Chemical Material Japan 2021 -ONLINE-

November 1, 2021

Participated in Removal of Illegal Dumped Waste in Iwaki City
October 18 to October 29, 2021

On November 4, as a member of Iwaki
Area Council of Fukushima Industrial
Resources Recycling Association, we
participated in the removal activity ofillegal dumped waste in Iwaki City.
Iwaki City Fukushima designates
October as "Illegal Dumping Eradication
Month" every year.
As part of this campaign, our employees
participated in it to remove waste and toraise awareness.

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We attended the online exhibition “Chemical
Material Japan 2021 -ONLINE-”.
This exhibition covered the chemical industry area.
For the purpose of introducing our company as“concierge of waste" we exhibited seven concepts
or items below: ① burial system ② incinerator
dismantling ③ waste related to environmental
restoration ④ low concentration PCB waste ⑤ why
Kureha Ecology Management incinerates waste ⑥
VOC exhaust gas treatment system "GASTAK" that
contributes to carbon neutrality ⑦ our incineration
treatment flow.

Attended Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair
We attended the online exhibition, the 14th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair from
November 16 to 26.
This exhibition aims to disseminates environmental technologies that solve environmental
problems from Kawasaki City to Japan and overseas.
This year, as in the previous year, the fair was held online. We exhibited a wide range ofitems, including our waste consultation desk "Waste Concierge,"VOC exhaust gas treatment
system "GASTAK," and Westec Kanagawa's "Thermal Recovery" (a power generation methodthat uses exhaust heat).
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Various Initiatives
Cooperating to Foam Fire Extinguishing Drill

Emergency Lifesaving Drill

The Iwaki City Fire Department
conducted a drill using foam fire
extinguishing agent at WASTECH
Iwaki on March 15. In response toa request from the Department, we
cooperated by providing a buildingin WASTECH Iwaki as a place forthe drill.

We had a first-aid workshop by the Nakoso Fire Department at the Iwaki City Nakoso
branch conference room.
In order to save a person who suddenly collapsed, it is important to provide appropriate
first aid quickly before the ambulance arrives, and the participants seriously worked toacquire this knowledge and skills.
We truly realized the significance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
not to interrupt the "lifesaving relay" that passes on the baton of life, and also to prepare tofollow the emergency rescue procedure in an emergency.

March 15, 2022

December 2, 2021

Briefing on Food and Radioactivity
As part of environmental
education at the WASTECH
Division, we had briefings on foodand radioactivity.
We have these briefings regularly,
and in FY2021, we had them twicein an online format on January
25 and February 14, and external
lecturers gave lectures titled"Tritium" and "Trends in Radioactive
Contamination of Marine Products
in Fukushima Prefecture and theCurrent Status and Issues ofFisheries Revival."

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Creating a Workplace Free of Harassment

January 25, 2022

In response to the revision of Act on Comprehensively
Advancing Labor Measures and the enactment of measuresagainst power harassment, it became mandatory to takemeasures to prevent it. Harassment in workplace not only
harms the dignity of individual employees and disrupts
the effective exercise of their abilities, but also hinders
workplace order and the execution of work, resulting inadverse social evaluation generally.
We do not tolerate not only power harassment but also
any harassment. In order to ensure that all employees canalways maintain a high level of awareness of harassment
issues, we prudently informed the revision of the Act
and our policies to employees. We also conducted online
harassment prevention training. We make all of these
initiatives with the aim of creating a workplace where
employees can work with peace of mind.

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In Honor of the Achievements

Commendation for Excellent Workers by Fukushima Prefecture Industrial Resource Recycling Association

In Recognition of Daily Activities - Commended by Kanagawa Industrial Resource Recycling Association

At the 9th ordinary general assemblyof the Fukushima Prefecture Industrial
Resource Recycling Association on June
4th 2021, Mr. Yasuhiro Ono, Manager ofTransportation Dept, received an excellent
employee award. This commendation is
given to those who have been engaged
in the industrial waste business for 10
years or more and who have excellent
performance as a good example for others.
Upon receiving the award, Mr. Ono
said, "On June 4, I received the Excellent
Worker Award at the general assemblyof the Fukushima Industrial Resource
Recycling Association, and I would liketo express my gratitude to the manycustomers, superiors, seniors, andcolleagues who have supported me inour environmental business for 36 years.
I am determined to continue to makefurther efforts to live up to the award,
and I ask for your continued guidance andencouragement."

Atsushi Hitomi, Daiki Kuribayashi, and Yumi Murata of WASTECH Kanagawa were awarded
as excellent employees by the Kanagawa Industrial Resource Recycling Association. Thisaward is given to those who have worked at the relevant office as an employee for 10 years
or more, have excellent performances, and stand out as role models for others.

June 4, 2021

Award winner, Mr. Hitomi (center)Award winners, Mr. Kuribayashi (left), Ms. Murata (right)
June 16, 2021

Received Excellent Driver Award - Joint Commendation of Chief of Police and Chief of Association

Recognized for Contribution to Blood Donation Efforts – Received Golden Order of Merit Medal from Japan Red Cross

Yoshichika Kamata of the Transportation
Dept received the Excellent Driver Award
jointly by the Iwaki Minami Police Station
Chief and the Iwaki Minami District Traffic
Safety Association on December 6, 2021.
This award is given to a good driver who
has been an example for others with noaccidents or violations for many years.
In response to the award, Mr. Kamata
said, "I was honestly surprised to receive
this award. I am determined again to drive
safely. Thank you."

In recognition of our contribution to blood
donation activities over many years, we received
the Golden Order of Merit Medal from the JapanRed Cross Society.

June 16, 2021

We cooperate with group blood donation twice a year
and many employees participate in the activities. The
website of the Japan Red Cross Society states that "theblood used for transfusion cannot yet be artificially
produced and cannot be stored for a long time," and thecooperation of healthy people is essential for those whoneed it.
Presently, due to the influence of the COVID-19
infection, the number of blood donors is decreasing. We
will continue cooperation to help overcome this situation.

December 6, 2021

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Various Initiatives of Himeyuri total work Co., Ltd.
We made Himeyuri total work Co., Ltd. that operated a final disposal site a wholly owned
subsidiary on April 1, 2019. Himeyuri acquired "Eco Action 21" (*2) certification in December
2009, and has been making continuous efforts to improve the environment as a registeredbusiness operator.
(*2) “Eco Action 21” is a unique Japanese environmental management system established by the Ministry of the Environment.

Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact through Introduction of Electric Vehicles and Solar Power Generation
We introduced electric vehicles in May 2019 to reduce gasoline consumption. By raisingawareness of active use, the mileages of company-owned vehicles in FY2021 became equal
between electric and gasoline vehicles.
In addition, we installed a solar power generation facility "Himeyuri total work Power Plant"
and sell all of the generated power. The total power generation in FY2021 was 295,160 kWh,which is equivalent to the amount of electricity consumed by 68 average households (*3) in
one year.

Heitarou tertiary disposal site completed in 2018

Himeyuri Audit Committee
We have had the Himeyuri Audit Committee twice a a year, in spring and autumn, since
March, 2000 to have the status of maintenance and management of disposal sites checkedfrom a third-party perspective. This Committee is made up of representatives of the neighbors
including ward mayors and representatives of the adjoining common area. The contents of theaudit cover the amount of waste received, the status of landfills, and the status of maintenanceand management of landfills andleachate treatment facilities.
In FY2021, paying careful attention to
the spread of the COVID-19 infection,
we held it on April 24 for the spring
meeting and October 23 for the autumn
meeting.
We will continue the Himeyuri Audit
Committee as a place for open andmeaningful communication withneighbors.

(*3) Estimate based on statistics from the Ministry of the Environment (FY2017)https://www.env.go.jp/earth/ondanka/kateico2tokei/
2017/result3/detail1/index.html

Exhibition Room and Greening Activities
We opened an exhibition room for visitors in Himeyuri's building. Here, you can see
the history and business overview in an easy-to-understand manner through panels anddioramas.
In addition, we engage in greening activities around and within the company building towelcome customers.

October 23, 2021

Cooperation in disaster response ~ Opening parking lots to local residents
Recently, disasters, especially those causedby heavy rain, have been spreading acrossthe country. Himeyuri opens its parking lot for
its employees as a temporary evacuation site
for local residents.
It contri butes to the safety of l ocal
residents in times of emergency.

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We will continue to make constant efforts as a company rooted in the community that treasures the harmony between people, society and the global environment.

MEMO

History
December 1971
October 1975
March 1977
July 1984
October 1986
May 1993
March 1998

Establishment of Kureha Kompo Co., Ltd.
Changed to Kureha Gyomu Co., Ltd.
Permission was acquired to conduct operations to collect, transport, and dispose ofindustrial waste in Fukushima Prefecture
Changed to Kureha Kankyo Co., Ltd.
Unit 7 incinerator was developed, installed, and operated in-house
The Unit 8 incinerator is developed, installed, and operated in-house
ISO14001 certification is acquired

April 1998

Unit 7 incinerator was renewed in-house

April 2006

Changed to Kureha Ecology Management Co., Ltd.

June 2006

Paid-in capital increased to ¥240 million

April 2010

The Kanagawa Plant was opened

April 2011

The Kawasaki Logistics Center was opened

April 2012

The Environmental Solutions Division was opened

April 2014

WASTECH Park becomes WASTECH Iwaki and
the Kanagawa Plant became WASTECH Kanagawa

March 2017
April 2019

December 2022

ISO9001 certification was acquired
Himeyuri total work Co.,Ltd. became our wholly owned subsidiary
W.I.L. Center was opened
ISO45001 certification was acquired
Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Sales-related Inquiries
For waste-related inquiries
Sales Division

TEL: +81(0)246-63-1331
FAX: +81(0)246-63-1332

For engineering-related inquiries
Environmental Sales Department

TEL: +81(0)246-63-1358
FAX: +81(0)246-63-1359
Inquiries about this document
Environment and Safety Department, Environment and Quality Management Section

TEL: +81(0)246-63-1333 FAX: +81(0)246-63-1232
The Environmental Report 2022 is also published on our website:

https://www.kurekan.co.jp/en/

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KUREHA ECOLOGYMANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
30 Shitanda, Nishiki-machi, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima
https://www.kurekan.co.jp/en/◆ Please contact us at the following◆

We use vegetableoil ink.
●For this printed matter, we use “FSC-certified paper”.

Environment and Safety Department, Environment and Quality Management Section
TEL. +81 (0)246-63-1333
FAX. +81 (0)246-63-1232
Issued September 2022