CSR

In order to effectively use iodine, which is a precious natural resource, we collect iodine that has been used for catalysis, etc. from our customers and recycle it into iodine products.

We are donating iodine in cooperation with the Japan Iodine Industries Association, Chiba Prefecture, etc. The iodine is provided free of charge for countries and regions where iodine deficiency is a public health problem. The provided iodine is processed locally into iodized salt and distributed to children and pregnant women who suffer from thyroid dysfunction.

We have established a health and safety committee at each factory. Risks are identified and evaluated before a problem occurs, and factory safety measures are implemented through the concerted efforts of the employees and management.In addition, the employees and management periodically patrol the factories in order to identity improvements that can be made to equipment, facilities, etc. to ensure that safety remains the top priority.
We also give guided factory tours to local residents to explain our environmental and safety initiatives while also listening to the residents so that we can incorporate their opinions and requests into the safe operation of the facilities.
By using our publicity vehicle (emergency vehicle) when a disaster occurs, we also have a system that can accurately convey information to local residents.

In addition to watching the equipment using a surveillance monitor, our employees patrol the relevant facilities daily to check them for any problems.
We also use gas detectors to periodically check for pipe leaks, and strive for early detection and early repairs of minor gas leaks.
We assess the risks according to the buried time of underground pipes, materials, records of past leaks, etc., and replace pipes in a systematic manner.