Kumagai Gumi has set a target of reducing our mixed construction waste discharge rate to 2.0% or less by taking action to cut mixed waste on the way to achieving zero discharge, which is a specific issue laid out in our ESG Initiative Direction. We are focusing on promoting 3R practices (reduce, reuse, recycle), thorough separation of plastic waste, and promotion of green purchasing.
Promotion of 3R practices
Overall 3R Plan
Identification of incoming materials, quantities by product, and available disposal options
Reduce
Proposals to clients and designers at the construction planning stage, followed by implementation
Reuse
Use materials at multiple work sites, primarily materials for temporary use
Recycle
Emphasis on voluntary waste separation activities
(1) Priority outsourcing to superior industrial waste disposal service providers
(2) Education on waste separation
(3) Foremen's meeting activities at construction sites
FY2021 results (Kumagai Gumi only)
Construction mixed waste discharge rate
1.8% (Target: maintain at 2.0% or less)
Enforcement of separation of plastic garbage
A new set of Separation Procedures for Plastic Waste was established in October 2021 to promote the separation, proper disposal, and recycling of plastic waste.
Management system
Operation and management of the Quality and Environment Management System
FY2021 results (Kumagai Gumi only)
Total amount of separated waste plastic
9,600 t
Electronic manifest use rate
97.2% (Target: 95% or more)
Promotion of green purchasing
Purchase of construction materials and equipment
Operation in accordance with the Purchasing Management Regulations established in 2003, which stipulate the basic principles of green purchasing.
"Kumagai Gumi Procurement Policy" and "Procurement Policy Guidelines" established.
Established in 2021, reflecting the perspective of the SDGs on achieving a sustainable society in the field of procurement.
Declaration of corporate social responsibility, including the environment and human rights, from the procurement stage.