Climate Change Initiatives
Basic approach
In its CSR Charter, Furuya Metal pledges to contribute to environmental preservation through its distinctive business activities—including the development of products that reduce environmental impact and the recycling of resources—to help protect the planet’s irreplaceable environment.
With climate change representing one of the most urgent global challenges, Furuya Metal grounds its initiatives in the corporate philosophy of “contributing to the advancement of science and technology and to the prosperity of society.”
The company continuously reflects on key questions such as:
- What kinds of scientific and technological innovations can help address the environmental and social challenges facing our world?
- How should we respond to the rapid evolution of digital technology and environmental issues?
- In what ways can our proprietary technologies make a meaningful contribution?
By exploring these questions, Furuya Metal transforms its insights into tangible initiatives and projects—taking steady, purposeful action toward sustainable solutions.
Initiatives at the Tsukuba and Tsuchiura Plants
Achieving 100% renewable electricity supply through Non-Fossil Certificates
As part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from business operations, Furuya Metal actively promotes the use of renewable energy through both on-site solar power generation and the procurement of electricity with zero CO₂ emissions.
Since May 2022 at the Tsukuba Plant and April 2024 at the Tsuchiura Plant, the company has achieved zero CO₂ emissions from purchased electricity by procuring power accompanied by Non-Fossil Certificates.
As a result, both production sites now operate on 100% renewable electricity from purchased power sources.
Introduction of solar power systems and improvement of the self-generated power ratio
As part of its climate change initiatives, Furuya Metal has installed solar power generation systems to increase the share of self-generated electricity.
At the Tsukuba Plant, solar power generation began in Building B in May 2022 and in Building A in April 2025. With the introduction of these systems, the plant’s annual self-generated power ratio is expected to rise from 5.6% to 7.14%.
In addition, Furuya Metal aims to achieve a 15.09% self-generation ratio through the introduction of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) scheme, further reducing dependence on purchased energy.
At the Tsuchiura Plant, a solar power generation system has been operating since June 2022, contributing to the improvement of the plant’s self-generated power ratio.
Environmental data
As part of its climate change initiatives, Furuya Metal actively implements energy-saving measures to reduce its environmental impact. The graphs below show data from the past five years on greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption (crude oil equivalent), and electricity usage.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent)
Electricity consumption
All data are taken from periodic reports prepared in accordance with the Energy Conservation Act of Japan.