Biodiversity Conservation

Since its establishment, Fujifilm has been keenly aware of the benefits that nature bestows on us in all of our business activities, as well as of the impact our businesses have on nature. This is why we emphasize the importance of protecting biodiversity and the environment. In contributing to building a sustainable society through our business activities, we believe that a nature-positive attitude (preventing loss of ecosystems and restoring them) is a priority social issue and have set out policies that will serve as the basis of this belief. We are engaged in a range of activities in line with these policies.

(FUJIFILM MATERIAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Division 8 / Kumamoto)

The Kumamoto region, which includes Kikuyo Town in Kumamoto Prefecture, the location of the FUJIFILM MATERIAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Division 8 (Kumamoto), where display and semiconductor materials are produced, is rich in water resources. In this region, often referred to as the Kumamoto area (comprising Kumamoto City and surrounding municipalities), most of the water used for daily life comes from groundwater. One of the reasons for the abundant groundwater is the rice fields in the middle reaches of the Shirakawa River, spreading from the foot of Mount Aso to Kikuyo Town. These rice fields allow large amounts of water to seep into and replenish the groundwater. Recently, the influx of semiconductor-related companies into Kyushu, known as Silicon Island, has been accelerating. As a result, the anticipated increase in groundwater extraction underscores the growing importance of groundwater conservation in Kumamoto Prefecture to support both daily life and industry.
At this site, activities aimed at protecting groundwater are being carried out, such as planting and maintaining groundwater recharge forests and preserving recharge rice fields. Employees and their families participate in tree planting, rice planting, and rice harvesting activities.
Additionally, the site is engaged in efforts to reuse rainwater in the production process. Specifically, in the manufacturing of optical films, rainwater that has been sterilized and filtered is used as cooling water, one of the largest consumers of water (groundwater) for cooling, steam production, and process cleaning. This helps to reduce the extraction of groundwater. The site also focuses on reusing the groundwater and rainwater it consumes, achieving a reuse rate of nearly 60% in FY 2023.
Looking ahead, we will continue to conserve our limited water resources and contribute to the maintenance of a rich natural environment.