SUSTAINABILITY
Problems such as climate change and changing demographics are presenting our advancing global society with many challenges.
The Daikin Group aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through business activities that provide society with new value.
We are accelerating various efforts for SDGs as a global leader in fluoro-chemical manufacture.
Refrigerant recovery and reclamation initiatives in Europe
Daikin Group companies are the only comprehensive air conditioning manufacturers that perform everything from refrigerant development to air conditioner development, refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and destruction.
Recovery and recycling activity of fluoropolymers
Daikin Industries, Ltd. has established “The Group Basic Environmental Policy” to promote Environmental consideration and response, targeting the effective use of resources.
Green Procurement Initiatives
Daikin Group considers environmental conservation as one of the most important management issues. Furthermore, we are promoting environmental management to our business partners through “Green Procurement Guidelines”.
Green Heart Factory Initiatives
Daikin Industries, Ltd. was certified as an Eco-First company in 2008 under The Eco-First Program promoted by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan. We are committed to environmental conservation as an advanced, unique and industry-leading company.
Measures concerning use of PFOA
Daikin has completely ceased the manufacture and use of PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and related substances, and manufacture of products which use PFOA and related substances as a raw material, as of the end of calendar year 2015.
Measures concerning environment emission of PFAS
Daikin produces and uses a variety of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, currently referred to as “PFAS.”, and achieved by the end of 2020 an internal goal of 99% of processing aids capture in its process water discharges at its US and EU manufacturing plants. We recognize the need for continuous improvement in manufacturing stewardship. Going forward we consider new technologies and practices to help ensure the safe manufacture and use of our products.