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Resource Recycling Initiatives
Basic Approach

Progress in FY2022
Direct landfill waste(Management TargetCompanies: 20)[FY2021: less than 0.5%]

Targetsl 12.2l 12.5Less than0.5%

 Promoted strengthening adoption of non-fossilbased plastic Began development of autonomous street lighting
by reusing batteries from electrified vehicles
 Installed energy storage facilities for the demonstration of two concepts employing used batteries
in conjunction with quick chargers and bidirectionalchargers at the Okazaki Plant’s M-Tech Lab, whichstarted the demonstration in January 2023

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Recycling-Based Design and Development

The rise in populations and economic growth inUnder vehicle recycling legislation in Japan, Europe

emerging markets is leading to a rise in the consump-and China, automobile manufacturers are obligated totion of minerals, fossil fuels and other resources.

consider recycling when developing products.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS is working to use fewer re-We conduct design and development that actively

sources and use them more effectively. We believe

incorporates not just recycling, but all aspects of thewe can add more value to vehicles in manufacturing

3Rs including reduction and reuse. We have imple-process. This believe underpins our belief that effec-

mented the 3Rs in the stage starting with concep-

tive resource use is an important priority. The Envi-tual design in accordance with our unique “Recycling

ronmental Plan Package positions resource recyclingPlan Guidelines.”

as an environmental issue to engage in directly, andWith regard to wires and harnesses, and motors,

we are contributing to a resource-recycling-oriented

we have improved detachability and ease of recycling

society by minimizing input resources and maximizingin accordance with the “Harness Design Guidelines.”

resource efficiency.

At dealers, bumpers recovered or replaced during

Countries and industry groups are formulating

repairs are recycled for battery trays and other exte-

various initiatives in order to promote automobilerior parts. We are also promoting the increased userecycling and correct processing. In response, thein other parts of recycled materials and non-fos-

Company set targets to improve the ease of recy-sil-based plastic used in vehicles, such as biomasscling, reduce the use of lead, and introduce recycledplastics. Recycled materials such as clothing are usedparts for new vehicles when the “MITSUBISHI MOTORS

for silencer parts such as dashboards, and biomass

Recycling Initiative” was established in 1998. We haveplastics are used for interior parts such as steeringcontinued to engage in this initiative.

wheel garnishes.

With regard to waste generated by our businessactivities, to achieve the goal set in Environmental
Targets 2030 of “zero direct landfill waste (less than0.5%),” we are working to reduce waste generated
outside the company and reuse resources. In FY2022,
our management target companies achieved zero
direct landfill waste (less than 0.5%).
Data (pp. 120): Generated waste, generated waste and externallydisposed waste (MITSUBISHI MOTORS along), raw material inputs

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l 12.5

TOPICS

Using Thermoplastic Resin
The “XPANDER CROSS,” which was launched in 2019,uses easily recyclable thermoplastic resin for exterior
and interior parts.
Main parts (indicated in green)that use thermoplastic resin

Promote recycling of end-of-life vehicles
MITSUBISHI MOTORS encourages the recycling of endof-life vehicles to reduce the environmental impactof waste from these vehicles. In Japan, the European Union and other regions, we promote recyclingin accordance with the automobile recycling laws ofeach country. We comply carefully with the evolving
automobile recycling laws that are being introducedin emerging countries in Asia.
The Environmental Targets 2030 identify thereuse of batteries used in electrified vehicles as one
item to be addressed. From the perspective of conserving resources, we are undertaking initiatives toutilize used batteries.

Reuse of Batteries Used in Electrified Vehicles

Exterior

Interior

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Used electrified vehicle batteries retain sufficientstorage capacity to make them useful for other applications, so from the perspective of conserving resources we are working to effectively reuse electrified
vehicle batteries. To ensure these batteries can beeffectively used for storage, we are conducting verification using a large-scale rooftop solar power systemat the Okazaki Plant and built a power storage systemthat employs used batteries from the “OUTLANDER
PHEV” (previous model).
In January 2023, we installed demonstration equipment for electrified vehicle quick chargers and bidirectional chargers at the Okazaki Plant, and the demonstration has begun. We intend to conduct effectivenessof the concept and technical verification, with the aimof introducing the system at our dealers and otherlocations in the future. (Please see page 27 for details.)
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by reusing batteries from electrified vehicles. In April
2023, autonomous street lighting was installed in theOkazaki Plant and we began a demonstration experiment. These lights require no external power supplies,but use solar power, used batteries from electrified
vehicles and recycled steel. In the event of disaster or
power failure, such street lights continue to function
and without having to be turned off. With the aim ofcommencing sales by in FY2024, the FY2023 demonstration experiment will obtain data on batteries andother items during use, and verify the practicality ofthe system, considering factors such as the numberof days when the sun does not shine.
In Japan, Europe and North America, we havebegun creating a system for collecting used batteries.
The aim is to develop recycling technologies for andproperly dispose of batteries for electric vehicles andplug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Response to Automobile Recycling Laws in Japan
Since the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Law was enacted in Japan in 2005, we have been accepting usedautomobile shredder residue (ASR*1), airbags, andfluorocarbons for recycling.
Regarding ASR recycling, we participate in ART*2 inorder to jointly process ASR. As a result of the creation of new processing facilities and other measures,
the ASR recycling rate in FY2022 was 96.8%, substantially above the statutory standard of 70% in effectsince 2015. We will continue to develop new recycling
facilities to ensure the stable processing of ASR.
*1 Automobile shredder residue*2 A utomobile Shredder Residue Recycling Promotion Teamestablished by 13 companies, including Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.,
Mazda Motor Corporation and MITSUBISHI MOTORS.
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GovernanceTargetsl 12.2l 12.5*2 “Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on
End-of- Life Vehicles”*3 End-of-Life Vehicles

Provision of Dismantling InformationIn the EU, automobile manufacturers must provide
dismantling information for new model vehicles totreatment operators. The company provides such information on a timely basis by using the International
Dismantling Information System (IDIS) jointly developed by automobile manufacturers.

Initiatives to Reduce Waste Generation andReuse Resources in Production Activities
We are working to reduce the amount of waste generated through manufacturing by improving its production processes. As for the generated waste, we
reduce treatment costs and continue to improve thesorting and treating methods to utilize it as resources.
Effective Use of Resources and Recycling

Low

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Response to the EU’s Directive on the Recycling ofEnd-of-Life Vehicles
In the EU, in accordance with the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive*2 established in 2000, automobile
manufacturers or importers must accept and recycle
end-of-life vehicles. Also, in 2003, the ELV Directive*3
was enacted, specifying ease of recycling as a certification requirement.
We built a system of acceptance and recycling inline with the actual situation of EU member countries
centering on our European subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME).

Rate of Effective Use*1 Polypropylene resin, a general-purpose polymer composed ofcarbon and hydrogen

Recycling Promotion in the EUHighMITSUBISHI MOTORS outsources the treatment ofairbags and fluorocarbons to the Japan Auto Recycling Partnership (JARP).
In addition, for the effective use of recycling fees
deposited from customers, we proactively work on
increasing the recycling rate by conducting efficient
recycling and proper processing of these three items.
We accept for recycling three items identified
by Japan’s End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Laws (ASR,airbags and fluorocarbons). As part of a project tosupport the advancement of automobile recycling,
we engaged in the following two R&D projects from
August 2021 to March 2023.
1) Research to restore the physical properties of PP
resin*1 recovered from ASR and expand the use ofnon-fossil-based plastic.
2) In the aim of realizing a low-carbon society, research to verify the applicability of technology todiagnose battery degradation, quickly and to a highdegree of accuracy, that can facilitate the reuseand closed-loop utilization of drive batteries
We have joined the “LiB Joint Recovery System”
established by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers
Association and work to efficiency recovery lithium-ionbatteries (LiBs). The system started operating in October 2018 to properly dispose of used LiBs with theJapan Auto Recycling Partnership as a contact point.

Reuse within
the process
Reuse within
the company
Valuable sale
Material recycling
Thermal recycling
Simple incineration
Direct to landfill

Valuablematerials
Waste

Response to the EU’s Directives on Approval for Vehicle Models for Recyclability
In the EU, satisfying the minimum 95% recyclability rate is a requirement for type approval of vehicle
models, and the company established a system thatsatisfies the requirements of this directive. Our vehicles sold in the EU meet the requirements of thedirective under this system.
Going forward, we will continue to acquire recyclability approval for all new models sold in the EU.
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