Environmental Data
Energy
Contributing to the mitigation of global warming by reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions at our business sites through ongoing facility upgrades and operational improvements
Total Amount of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2)
The amount of greenhouse gas emissions from all our sites in Japan is converted to a CO2 equivalent weight as shown below.
The above greenhouse gas emissions amount (t-CO2) is calculated by taking the total of the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission amounts.
[Conversion factor]
Purchased electricity: Uses each electric company's conversion factor for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy report
Liquefied petroleum gas: 6.527 tons of CO2/1,000㎥, town gas: 2.05 tons of CO2/1,000 ㎥,
heat: 0.0468 tons of CO2/GJ, gasoline: 2.29 tons of CO2/kL,
light oil: 2.62 tons of CO2/kL, kerosene: 2.5 tons of CO2/kL
Waste
Contributing to the creation of a circular economy by achieving net zero industrial waste emissions
Amount of Waste
The total amount of waste generated at our business sites is as follows. We promote effective utilization through heat recovery, recycling, and other means at all office and factory sites.
We set a goal for 5% or more reduction in the amount of waste, down to 527 tons or less from the 555 ton average of fiscal years 2012 to 2014.
Although the amount of waste generated increased compared with fiscal 2024 due to the return of the east side of the 9th floor at Yokohama Headquarters, the relocation of PFU Quality Service Limited’s headquarters, and the disposal of unnecessary items associated with support for large-scale business negotiations, the fiscal 2025 result was 406 tons, a reduction of 27%, achieving the target.
Water
Appropriate management of water resource usage at business sites
Water Consumption Amount
At each site, we use tap water for domestic use and to humidify the office in winter. At our Headquarters, we use ground water to water our plants in summer, and at our Headquarters and the ProDeS Center, we use ground water to melt snow. We use water for our every day needs at our company sites, not for industrial purposes.
For our total water consumption amount, we set a target to reduce it by 1% or more to an amount of 35,600㎥ or less compared to the reference year of 2018.
In fiscal 2025, due to heavy snowfall, the use of groundwater for snow melting increased. As a result, water consumption was 44,000 m³, an increase of 23%, and the target was not achieved.
Our water is used for everyday purposes. We do not have any water that can be reused or recycled.
Water Drainage Amount
Tap water used for domestic uses drains into the sewer. Ground water used to melt snow drains into the rivers, and water used to water plants drains underground. We have been continuously monitoring and measuring water quality by using our own self management values in order to ensure the quality of water that drains from our main sites.
In fiscal 2025, heavy snowfall led to an increase in groundwater use for snow melting, resulting in an increase in the amount of water discharged into rivers.
Chemical Substances
Appropriate management of the volume of chemical substances used in business activities
Results in Handling of Chemical Substances
We tally the annual handling volume(*1) of chemical substances used for activities such as designing, developing, evaluating, manufacturing, maintaining, and cleaning the premises, regardless of volume.
Chemical Substances Subject to PRTR Law
The amount of chemical substances subject to the PRTR law that were handled in fiscal 2025 is shown below. None of the chemical substances were in excess of the annual values which require the relevant prefectural authorities to be notified (*2).
We set a goal to limit the amount we handle to less than the average of fiscal years 2012 to 2014, which was 0.132 tons. The fiscal 2025 result was 0.137 tons, an increase of 3.8%.
Annual Handled Amount of Chemical Substances Subject to the PRTR Law (Class I Specified Chemical Substances)
| Chemical Substance Name | Fiscal 2021 | Fiscal 2022 | Fiscal 2023 | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Alkylbenzenesulfonic acid and its salts | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.036 | 0.034 | 0.032 |
| 2-aminoethanol | 0.025 | 0.019 | 0.025 | 0.027 | 0.024 |
| Poly(oxyethylene) alkyl ether | 0.021 | 0.023 | 0.026 | 0.019 | 0.017 |
| N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkanamide (*3) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.016 |
| Silver and its water-soluble compounds | 0.022 | 0.019 | 0.012 | 0.013 | 0.013 |
| Lead and itscompounds | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.012 | 0.000 |
| Other | 0.008 | 0.007 | 0.023 | 0.043 | 0.035 |
| Total | 0.107 | 0.098 | 0.140 | 0.165 | 0.137 |
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
Although there are no specific facilities that are subject to VOC emission control, we make an independent effort to maintain and manage the amount of VOCs handled.
We set a goal to limit the amount we handle to less than the average of fiscal years 2012 to 2014, which was 1.266 tons. In fiscal 2025, due to the relocation of PFU Quality Service Limited’s headquarters and other factors, ethanol use for disinfecting cooking utensils decreased by 0.08 tons. Overall, the result was 0.746 tons, a decrease
of 41.1%, achieving the target.
Annual Amount of VOC Handled
| Chemical Substance Name | Fiscal 2021 | Fiscal 2022 | Fiscal 2023 | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isopropyl alcohol | 0.809 | 0.465 | 0.360 | 0.346 | 0.294 |
| Butyl acetate | 0.058 | 0.074 | 0.040 | 0.046 | 0.064 |
| Ethanol | 0.053 | 0.052 | 0.110 | 0.484 | 0.381 |
| Other | 0.018 | 0.023 | 0.014 | 0.028 | 0.008 |
| Total | 0.938 | 0.614 | 0.524 | 0.905 | 0.746 |
Greenhouse Gases
The amounts of greenhouse gases handled by PFU in fiscal 2025 are as follows. When the annual handled amount for fiscal 2025 is converted into carbon dioxide equivalent, it corresponds to approximately 0.009 tons of CO₂.
The handled amount decreased significantly as a result of the disposal of unnecessary chemical substances in fiscal 2024.
Our reduction target for the amount (tons) of greenhouse gas emissions handled applies to reduction at all our sites.
Annual amount of greenhouse gases handled (Converted to CO2)
| Chemical Substance Name | Fiscal 2021 | Fiscal 2022 | Fiscal 2023 | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) | 7.061 | 6.155 | 4.119 | 7.669 | 0.006 |
| 1,1-Difluoroethane (HFC-152a) | 0.059 | 0.233 | 0.107 | - | - |
| CO2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.020 | 0.005 | 0.002 |
| Total | 7.120 | 6.388 | 4.247 | 7.674 | 0.009 |
About the Graphs and Tables on This Page
Figures may not add up to the totals due to rounding.
- The handling volume is the total of the amount used and the amount disposed of.
- Class I Designated Chemical Substances: 1 metric ton or more per year; Specified Class I Designated Chemical Substances: 0.5 metric tons or more per year.
- Additional substances were included among the designated chemical substances following the enforcement of amendments to the PRTR Act in April 2023.