Coexistence with Nature

Nichiban corporate activities depend on a variety of natural resources, but the rapid loss of biodiversity due to deforestation and environmental pollution is accelerating, with many parts of the world facing serious crises.
Some of our products, such as cellulose tape, are derived from the bounty of natural resources, and we recognize the loss of biodiversity as a serious social and environmental issue.
The Nichiban Group aims to coexist with nature through our business activities, and we are taking steps to conserve biodiversity, including the effective use of water resources and afforestation efforts.
We will also maintain efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect the natural environment through cooperation with local governments and residents living in the vicinity of our factories and other facilities.

In fiscal 2022, we held onsite classes at 25 elementary schools that applied for them when participating in the Nichiban Tape Core ECO Project.
Since the 10th round of the Nichiban Tape Core ECO Project in 2019, we have held classes on the subject of cellulose tape. These classes emphasize the importance of eco-friendly materials that can be easily sorted when disposed, recycling efforts, and environmental problems, while brainstorming with students on what we as individuals can do for a greener Earth.
There are many requests for onsite classes during the first half of each school year (May to mid-July), which have been very well received.

The third round of domestic afforestation Gounogawa “Forest Drop” conservation activities were planned for May 2022, but the project was cancelled between 2020–2022 out of concern over the spread of COVID-19 and consideration for the health of those participating in the activity.

Overseas, Nichiban supports mangrove planting and conservation activities in the Philippines, conducted by the environmental NGO Ikaw Ako since 1997.
Nichiban has cooperated in the planting of more than 360,000 trees to date, and in fiscal 2022, planted 35,351 trees.

• Note:
  In fiscal 2023, Nichiban plans to plant 15,079 trees. The cost of seedlings has increased due to soaring prices accompanying economic development in the Philippines.

The Nichiban Group has acquired 2022 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and Chain of Custody (CoC) certification (FSC® C183983) for Washi Masking Tape produced at the Saitama Factory (some of which is for overseas markets). By manufacturing and supplying Washi Masking Tape with liner paper made from properly managed FSC®-certified forests, recycled resources, and other managed raw materials, companies and users can carry and use our products with confidence.