Shin-Etsu Chemical — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Shin-Etsu Silicones of America acquired ISO14001 certification at all manufacturing sites in April 2025.
sustainability_report p.12
2024· 24 events
Reports alignment with multiple SDGs including 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry & Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land), 16 (Peace & Justice).
sustainability_report p.6
In FY2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical received a CDP climate change evaluation of A-. Also recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader 2024.
sustainability_report p.21
Shin-Etsu participates in Gunma Prefecture's 'Local production for local consumption PPA' (Gunma Model), receiving hydroelectric power that will cover all electricity used at the Yokonodaira Plant and cut its GHG by ~90%. Installed solar panels at Goubara (148 kW), Isobe (new in July 2023, 155 MWh/year), Takefu (137 kW, 125 MWh/year) and Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines (~1,200 kW, ~1,500 MWh/year, -1,026 tCO2/year). In Thailand, three Group companies will receive biomass cogeneration renewable energy from NSET starting 2027 under the JCM Model Project (~48,000 tCO2/year reduction).
sustainability_report p.68
In its measures-to-2050 pie, the Group attributes 6% to CO2 recovery/reuse (CCU) and 9% to carbon offsets, plus tree planting. They are researching introduction of carbon capture plants and considering offsets in the later 2040s. The bulk (54% electricity-related, 31% manufacturing improvements) comes from direct reductions rather than removals.
sustainability_report p.67
Modal shift initiatives include switching methanol transport from tank truck to railcar, silicon wafer transport from aircraft to ocean vessel, and silicone products from truck to railcar. These reduce Scope 3 Category 4 emissions and Naoetsu Plant is certified as an Eco-Rail Mark company.
sustainability_report p.70
Shin-Etsu sources renewable electricity through a 'Gunma Model' local-production PPA covering 100% of the Yokonodaira Plant load (~90% GHG reduction at that plant) and is installing on-site solar (e.g., 1,200 kW at Shin-Etsu Magnetics Philippines yielding ~1,500 MWh/yr and 1,026 tCO2/yr saved; 148 kW at Goubara, 137 kW at Takefu, 155 MWh/yr at Isobe). In Thailand, three group companies will receive biomass cogeneration steam and electricity from NS-OG Energy Solutions starting 2027 under a JCM model project, cutting ~48,000 tCO2/yr.
sustainability_report p.67
~70% of Group sales fall into Japan's 14 'green growth' priority fields. Silicones reduce GHG emissions by 14x their production emissions over their use life (Global Silicones Council 2024 study, ~159 MtCO2/yr global reduction). PVC-framed windows could cut 640,000 tCO2/yr if rolled out across Japanese detached homes by 2030. PVC pipes have 1/5 the lifecycle CO2 of ductile cast-iron pipes (potential 1.79 MtCO2/yr reduction). Rare-earth magnets enable 5-10% efficiency gains in air-conditioner motors and core EV drive motors.
sustainability_report p.74
Continuous productivity improvement, reaction efficiency improvement, heat pump utilization, heat recovery in raw material production, high-efficiency equipment, increased use of charcoal reducing agents, and transition to new manufacturing processes. New silicone intermediate manufacturing method introduced in 2023 cut energy by 48% and GHG by 47% vs. previous method.
sustainability_report p.48
The Group's 2050 carbon-neutral mix shows carbon offsets at ~9% and CO2 recovery/reuse (CCU) at ~6%, with the remainder from electricity decarbonisation (54%) and manufacturing improvements (31%). Specific measures listed include tree planting and carbon offsets, plus a planned carbon capture plant. Removals are positioned as a last-resort, post-2040 lever rather than the primary route.
sustainability_report p.67
Stated goal to become carbon neutral by reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions to net zero by 2050. In FY2023 the Carbon Neutral Task Force formulated a specific plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, which was discussed and unanimously approved at the Managing Directors' Meeting.
sustainability_report p.7
In May 2024, Human Rights Policy was reviewed and revised based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, following approval by the Managing Directors' Meeting.
sustainability_report p.97
Consummated the acquisition of the full ownership of Mimasu Semiconductor Industry to support semiconductor materials business expansion.
sustainability_report p.4
The largest decarb lever, accounting for ~54% of planned reductions, is purchasing hydroelectric and low-carbon electricity (e.g., Gunma PPA covers 100% of Yokonodaira Plant electricity, cutting that site's GHG by ~90%), installing solar PV at multiple plants, and transition of electric power companies to carbon neutral.
sustainability_report p.66
Switching from heavy fuels to natural gas, then to carbon-neutral natural gas (with emission credits), green/blue hydrogen, biomass fuel, and ammonia. Cogeneration systems using natural gas at Gunma Complex (2 new gas turbines at Isobe + 1 at Matsuida added Nov 2022, saving ~24,000 tCO2/year and achieving 100% self-sufficiency) and Naoetsu Plant.
sustainability_report p.66
Introduction of carbon capture plant and utilization (CCU) is targeted for the 2030–2050 phase, contributing ~6% of the carbon-neutral plan. The Naoetsu Plant is investigating advanced technologies for waste heat recovery and CO2 recovery.
sustainability_report p.66
Material recycling of PVC (60% of used PVC pipes/joints recycled into new pipes, 70% of agricultural film into flooring). Rare earth magnet recycling since 2007 from internal scrap and since 2013 from end-of-life appliances and hybrid cars, including a partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation to recycle neodymium and dysprosium from HEV motors. Shintech achieved +Vantage Vinyl Silver certification supporting U.S. vinyl industry recycling.
sustainability_report p.81
Modal shift from road/air to rail/ship for methanol, silicon wafers, and silicone products; acquired Eco-Rail Mark company certification. Started recycling product shipping cartons for heat-dissipating silicone grease, eliminating need for dry ice and reducing supply chain CO2.
sustainability_report p.70
In May 2024, the Group revised its Human Rights Policy based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, with approval of the Managing Directors' Meeting.
sustainability_report p.97
Shin-Etsu Group's stated goal is to become carbon neutral by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) to net zero by 2050. A specific plan was formulated and unanimously approved at the Managing Directors' Meeting in FY2023.
sustainability_report p.7
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) acquired ISO14001 certification at all manufacturing sites in April 2025.
sustainability_report p.12
The calculation method for overseas lost-time accident rates was adapted to Japan starting in FY2024, enabling consistent comparison.
sustainability_report p.129
Gunma Complex added two gas turbine generators at Isobe and one at Matsuida in Nov 2022, enabling 100% self-sufficiency and ~24,000 tCO2/year reduction. Naoetsu Plant operates a combined-cycle gas turbine cogeneration system. The Group is also considering carbon-neutral natural gas and ammonia/hydrogen co-firing.
sustainability_report p.47
In silicone intermediate manufacturing introduced in 2023, a new method effectively utilizes reaction heat, cutting energy consumption 48% and GHG emissions 47% versus the prior process. Other measures include sensor-based real-time reaction monitoring (cutting organic solvent use 90% and 15 tCO2/yr at one plant), heat pumps in clean rooms, nitrogen recovery, and high-efficiency chillers.
sustainability_report p.48
Since 2007, the Group has been recycling magnet powder generated in production; since 2013 it has been developing recycling of rare-earth magnets from used hybrid air conditioners and HEV motors, including a recycling collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation that extracts neodymium and dysprosium for new magnets.
sustainability_report p.81
2023· 4 events
With enforcement of revised PRTR Law, silicon carbide and other substances became Type 1 designated chemical substances subject to reporting from 2023 onwards, resulting in significant increase in total transferred volume of PRTR controlled substances.
sustainability_report p.88
Refined calculation of greenhouse gas emissions and revised the Scope 2 emissions for FY2023 (originally disclosed in July 2024).
sustainability_report p.63
Participated in Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since February 2021 and obtained mass balance certification in March 2023 to promote sustainable palm oil procurement.
sustainability_report p.87
We have refined our calculation of greenhouse gas emissions and revised the Scope 2 emissions for FY2023, which were disclosed in July 2024.
sustainability_report p.63
2021· 1 event
Rate of hiring women: 40% for administrative positions, 10% for engineering positions; number of women in managerial positions (incl. junior manager) to be quadruple FY2014 by FY2025.
sustainability_report p.105
2016· 1 event
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in terms of production intensity to 45% of FY1990 level by FY2025. FY2024 actual: 56.9% for Group, 48.6% for Shin-Etsu Chemical.
sustainability_report p.62
Year unknown· 1 event
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in terms of production intensity to 45% of FY1990 level by FY2025 (i.e., 55% reduction).
sustainability_report