Response to climate change
We effectively use energy to reduce CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption.
Minimizing CO2 emissions due to energy consumption
We effectively use energy to reduce CO2 emissions. We continue to reduce emissions by carrying out a variety of actions mainly in overseas sites, such as switching to LED lighting, update to energy-saving equipment, and check for compressor air leaks. We are also trying to reduce our emissions in other ways, such as by greening rooftops and installing solar panels.
Note:
The CO2 emission coefficient is calculated using receiving end power in Japan; 5.31t-CO2/10,000 kWh for fiscal 2017 and after. For overseas, WRI/ WBCSD GHG Protocol data for fiscal 2009 is used for fiscal 2017 and after.
Energy consumption at Toshiba Tec Group in FY2021
Energy consumptions at manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites
Energy consumption at manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites (188KB – PDF format)
Approach by each site
Use of renewable energy
Toshiba Tec Europe Imaging Systems S.A.
We have been annually switching to LED lighting and adopting renewable energy at manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites worldwide. In fiscal 2017, the digital display board, which is powered by solar panels, is set up to show vehicle speed when driving on the premises.
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
We have introduced solar panels following the wind power generator as renewable energies.
Solar power generator
Toshiba Tec Corporation, Shizuoka Business Center
We have installed a solar power generator as a power source for an automatic conductivity controller to inject chemicals into the cooling water of the cooling tower in the constant temperature test room.
Solar heating system
Toshiba Tec Information Systems (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
We have installed solar heating systems in the plant and also in company housing to supply solar-heated hot water in the bathroom of the company housing. In fiscal 2012, we saved electricity of approx. 290,000 kWh.
Reduction of CO2 emissions by using solar-powered LED street lighting
Toshiba Tec Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
We have installed solar-powered LED street lighting in order to reduce CO2 emissions and raise awareness of renewable energy. The previous street lighting in which ballasts and mercury vapor lamps were used consumed a large amount of energy. However, the new LED lighting without ballast has helped to mitigate CO2 emissions.
Switching to LED lighting
We have systematically switched to LED lighting at all bases to promote energy saving.
Toner Products Division, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
Toshiba Tec Europe Imaging Systems S.A.
Toshiba Tec Information Systems (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte Ltd.
Toshiba Tec Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
Energy saving survey and LED lighting
Toshiba Tec Information Systems (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
We have chosen LED lighting based on the energy saving survey results.
LED lighting in the entrance lobby
Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte Ltd.
We were quick to adopt the LED downlight, which is unreleased in Singapore, in the entrance lobby to announce the energy saving effect of LED lighting among visitors, and raise the environmental awareness of employees.
Update of air conditioning and clean room chillers by using subsidies
Toshiba Tec Shizuoka Business Center (Mishima)
We achieved energy saving by using subsidies to update air conditioning and clean room chillers, and eventually reduced CO2 emissions.
Greening plant roofs
Toshiba Tec Information Systems (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
By greening the plant’s roof, we can prevent the temperature inside the building from rising too much, and are also helping to slow global warming through the reduction of CO2 emissions and other activities.
Prevention of air leakage from compressor pipes
Toshiba Tec Corporation, Shizuoka Business Center (Mishima)
Air leaks from compressor facilities and pipes can cause large amounts of wasteful energy to be consumed. In order to minimize this, we periodically use detectors to check for any air leakage from these sources.
Expansion of Carbon-Offset Programs
Toshiba Tec Germany Imaging Systems GmbH
The carbon-offset program is a system allowing users to take part in an environmental contribution project according to the amount of CO2 emitted from MFPs. We at Toshiba Tec Germany Imaging Systems GmbH have been expanding this carbon-offset program in European countries and working on the program since 2010, which started being provided to POS systems and bar code printers in the United Kingdom in 2009.
Minimizing CO2 emissions associated with product transportation
We switched from individual shipping to full truckload shipping for imported parts to increase load efficiency, leading to a reduction in the number of trucks required. We also reduced the size and weight of new products that were developed to control CO2 emissions associated with product transportation. CO2 emissions increased in fiscal 2018 and 2019 due to the growth in sales of POS systems for Japan but decreased in fiscal 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fiscal 2021, our business recovery led to increasing emissions. We will continue our efforts to minimize emissions.
CO2 emissions associated with Toshiba Tec's logistics in FY2021 (PDF format, 143KB)
Transportation without packaging
In the setup center, we implemented transportation without packaging where products are transported in a ready-to-use state to reduce environmental impact in transportation and waste of transportation packaging. We expanded the application of this method from delivery to specific customers using chartered trucks to small-lot mixed cargo transportation.
Small-lot mixed cargo transportation
We have realized "mixed cargo transportation" without packaging which is optimal for delivery to specialty stores.
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- Topics
- CEO Message
- Toshiba Tec Group Sustainability Policy and Materiality KPI
- Special Feature SDGs x Toshiba Tec
- SDGs of Toshiba Tec
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Feature: 5-Minute Guide—Toshiba Tec CSR Activities
- Integrated Report
