Environmental initiatives
Reduction of environmentally hazardous substances
Chemical substance management
Initiatives to reduce environmentally hazardous substances
We are working on the management and reduction of chemical substances that lead to environmental impacts in
products designed by Topre. We are promoting initiatives aimed mainly at the reduction of chemical substances
subject to the PRTR Act and the management of chemical substances contained in products.
・Press-related products
Chemical substances for automotive parts are controlled using the automotive industry’s IMDS system*1.
We have stipulated chemical substance management rules based on ISO 14001 for our various purchased items, and
are implementing chemical substance management. We have also stipulated a “List of Controlled Chemical
Substances,” a management standard, and ask business partners to manage the chemical substances in the products
they deliver with that and to deliver products managed under the same thinking as that of Topre.
(Included in the “Topre Group Green Procurement Guidelines”)
・Temperature controlled logistics-related products
We are advancing initiatives to reduce the use of toluene, xylene, and methylbenzene, which are chemical
substances with high emissions in manufacturing processes.
In particular, we are transitioning from conventional paints to alternative paints aimed at reducing use of the
chemical substances listed in the PRTR law.
・Air conditioning equipment-related products
The paints used in the blower product production process were subject to the PRTR Act, but after testing and
evaluation, we obtained customer approval and switched to paints that did not fall under the PRTR Act. Due to
this initiative, we were able to consider the health of workers and management became easier too as we were able
to unify three kinds of paint into one.
・Electronic equipment-related products
We have introduced a dedicated management system for information on chemical substances contained in products
and parts. Due to this initiative, we have become able to handle survey requests from customers and the work of
providing answers smoothly, as well as searches specifying laws and regulations based on information on
contained substances tabulated at the product, intermediate material and part levels.
By managing information on chemical substances contained in products positively, it becomes possible to obtain
good evaluations from customers.
With purchased electronic products, we manage chemical substances using chemSHERPA*2.
- List of Controlled Chemical Substances
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※1 IMDS:
A supply chain environmental information transmission system developed by the Verband der
Automobilindustrie (VDA) of Germany with the ELV Directive in mind.
※2 chemSHERPA:
A data creation support tool led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the proper
management of information on chemical substances contained in products throughout the supply chain,
from upstream companies to downstream companies.
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Waste management
Waste generated from each place of business is thoroughly sorted to ensure appropriate treatment,
environmental preservation and the improvement of public health. In this way, we are working to turn waste
into resources and reduce its volume.
Waste management initiatives at the Topre Sagamihara Plant
At our Sagamihara Plant, we conduct activities based on targets that we set for the reduction of waste to
be generated every year, as part of our environmental management system. We are working on reducing waste
by sorting refuse generated in business activities, excluding items with value such as scrap iron
generated in pressing processes, into refuse to be incinerated and put into a landfill and recyclable
refuse. Since fiscal year 2023, we have been working to further reduce recycling waste by further sorting
items with value that contain recyclable resources as items with value.
We manage waste that includes hazardous substances in accordance with standards that are stricter than
usual waste as “hazardous waste,” based on the Act on Waste Management and Public Cleaning. At the
Sagamihara Plant, this includes waste PCBs, waste mercury, and other items generated when replacing
transformers and lighting fixtures.
|
FY2021 |
FY2022 |
FY2023 |
FY2024 |
FY2025 |
| Amount of hazardous waste generated (t) |
0.5 |
10.0 |
12.1 |
8.9 |
5.4 |
* Hazardous waste: Designated hazardous industrial waste
* Excludes the Saitama Plant
Waste generation targets and results at Sagamihara Plant
Effective use of resources
Waste generated from each place of business is sorted fully to ensure appropriate treatment, environmental
preservation and the improvement of public health. We sort generated waste into different materials as far as
possible to turn waste into resources and reduce its volume. In addition, to make effective use of resources,
we improve yield rates during production and reuse detergents.
Japan
Topre Sagamihara Plant
The amount of waste emitted from Sagamihara Plant had been tending to increase from around 2020.
Therefore, the plant separated plastic to be disposed of thoroughly and started collecting waste plastic
aimed at recycling from October 2021.
As a result, the plant was able to convert waste plastic into resources of value and achieved a
reduction in waste of about 6 tons per year.
In addition, the plant started an initiative to recycle the collected waste plastic by commissioning a
recycling company to recycle it into 45 l and 90 l garbage bags for reuse as recycled garbage bags at
the plant starting from February 2024.
We are planning in future to roll this out to other bases and group companies in addition to Sagamihara
Plant.
Recycled garbage bags
Topre Tochigi Plant and Hiroshima Plant
At Tochigi Plant and Hiroshima Plant, compressing waste insulation material produced in the manufacture
of refrigerated truck containers to less than 1/20th its original volume using a volume reduction
machine enables the reduction of GHG emissions when transporting waste and use of the waste material as
fuel.
Volume reducing machine Compressed waste material
Toho Transportation
Toho Transportation is promoting the adoption of work and office clothing made of recycled polyester
fiber (60% or more recycled PET fiber) recycled from PET bottles and other materials.
Comfort, durability, etc., are virtually the same as conventional polyester materials, and with
employees wearing Eco Mark-certified work and office uniforms, they are contributing to the reduction of
our environmental impact.
Recycled Workwear
Conservation of biodiversity
As raised in the group’s CSR activities, the Topre Group recognizes that the conservation of biodiversity is
essential, and we will plan and implement biodiversity initiatives that are a premise of our business
activities.
The following are activities picked up based on the results of implementation in fiscal year 2025.
Japan
Topre Sagamihara Plant
The Sagamihara Plant participates in local environmental conservation activities as a member of the
Sagamihara Environmental Improvement Association, which has a secretariat in the Sagamihara City Zero
Carbon Promotion Division.
The river biota survey conducted by the association investigates the types and populations of aquatic
organisms living in the rivers of Sagamihara City and checks the water quality of the rivers. During
fiscal year 2025, we participated in the survey conducted on September 30th and cooperated with efforts
to conserve the local water environment and maintain biodiversity.
As a member of the local community, we will continue our environmental conservation activities in
cooperation with the authorities and the other member companies.
Topre Tokai
By raising donations for the Green Fund in Mie Prefecture, we are contributing to the creation of
forests, greening, and the development of human resources to cooperate in the three areas of “forest
development,” “the promotion of greening” and “international cooperation related to the promotion of
forest development or greening” in Mie Prefecture.
Sagamihara Plant: Survey of aquatic life in a river
Overseas
Topre Mexico
On November 29, 2025, we planted trees at the Alfredo V. Bonfil Community School in Paso de Mata as
part of our biodiversity conservation activities in cooperation with the local community. 60 employees
participated on the day and planted 30 saplings.
Through this greening of the school grounds, we worked to preserve the natural environment of the local
area and to create an environment where the children can come into close contact with nature.
Topre Mexico: Tree-planting activities
Topre Thailand
We have been continuing mangrove planting activities for many years and have planted more than 2,000
trees in total. On November 15, 2025, 83 employees participated and planted 700 saplings.
Mangrove forest ecosystems support the habitats of a diverse range of organisms and also play an
important role in the conservation of coastal areas. We will continue contributing to efforts to
conserve the local natural environment and maintain biodiversity.
Number of mangrove trees
| Fiscal year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Number of trees planted |
325 |
350 |
330 |
500 |
500 |
650 |
700 |
Topre Thailand: Mangrove planting
Topre India
On June 5, 2025, we conducted tree-planting activities on the plant grounds for World Environment Day.
The aim was to promote greening and raise awareness of environmental conservation, and 35 employees,
including management, participated and planted about 700 saplings.
We will continue environmental
conservation activities that are rooted in the communities in which we operate in order to create an
environment that is rich with greenery and to conserve biodiversity.
Topre India: Tree planting for World Environment Day
Last updated：October 26, 2026
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