Other Business Initiatives

At waste-generating locations of enterprises such as Distribution Business, Renovation Business, Research Institutes, and Lifestyle Services Business, we are implementing initiatives to reduce amounts of waste generated.

Waste Reduction in the Distribution Business

In the Distribution Business, we transport wood imported from overseas aboard ships. Previously, wood was transported aboard bulk carriers secured by plywood and other materials. In recent years, however, we have changed our transportation method to container ships, allowing us to simplify crating and reduce the amount of wood waste generated.

Recycling at Research Institutes

Sumitomo Forestry's Tsukuba Research Institute generates a variety of waste materials as a result of various tests. The majority of the waste consists of wood, and is reused as particle board raw material and fuel for biomass power generation. In addition, the chemical substances used in the experiment are outsourced to specialized dealers in industrial waste treatment to prevent leakage to the outer environment, where they, including the hazardous ones, will be treated according to their properties and rendered harmless. The residue is recycled as raw materials for cement, etc.

Breakdown of Waste Emissions from Other Business (FY2023)