
Sustainability | EnvironmentApproach to Biodiversity
- Protecting Nature and Biodiversity
- About the Guidelines for Action by the Electrical and Electronics Industries concerning Biodiversity Conservation
- Concrete Activities
Protecting Nature and Biodiversity
TDK uses metals and their oxides as raw materials for the
manufacture of various components. These raw materials are made
using ore and so on produced from mines around the world. There is
a danger that mine development for the extraction of ore exploits
limited global resources, destroys scenery, pollutes water, and
exerts an adverse impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Concerned
about this situation, TDK promotes resource-saving activities that
contribute to the protection of biodiversity, including the
improvement of production efficiency, prolongation of the life of
products through refurbishable design , and strengthened
collaboration with recycle businesses.
All TDK employees are aware of the impact on the environment from
production activities. We consider the relationship between
business operations and the environment and strive to protect a
diverse global environment. The TDK Environmental Charter, revised
in April 2018, expressly provides that employees are to consider
contributions to ecosystems and take proactive action at all
times.
About the Guidelines for Action by the Electrical and Electronics Industries concerning Biodiversity Conservation
In March 2015, the "Environmental Strategy Liaison Committee Biodiversity Working Group" formed by four industry associations in Japan* published the "Guidelines for Action by the Electrical and Electronics Industries concerning Biodiversity Conservation (2nd issue published August, 2018)." TDK is fully supporting this initiative and is implementing the guidelines through our activities aimed at protecting biodiversity.
- *JEMA: The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association
- *JEITA: Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
- *CIAJ: Communications and Information Network Association of Japan
- *JBMIA: Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association
Concrete Activities/Initiatives at Global Sites to Protect Biodiversity
Nature Area in Factory Grounds (Brazil)
At the Gravatai Factory of TDK Electronics do Brasil Ltda. in Brazil, 70% of the factory grounds, which cover an area of about 400,000 sq. meters, are occupied by a nature area.
Situated near the Gravatai River, this nature area has three artificial ponds and is open to local residents as a park. It contributes to the conservation of native flora and fauna. The diverse natural life that can be observed here includes lizards that are about 60 cm long (Tupinambis, a lizard genus belonging to the Telidae family); native bees; crested caracara birds native to South America; parrots; and seasonal flowers. The nature area serves as a pleasant resting place for employees and local residents.
Mangrove Tree-Planting Project (Indonesia)
In 2019 the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reported that
“restoring degraded land is an urgent priority to protect the
biodiversity and ecosystem services vital to all life on Earth and
to ensure human well-being.”
TDK engages in tree-planting activities around the world. Since
three years ago, TDK Electronics Indonesia has been implementing a
mangrove tree-planting project at its Batam Factory. In this
project, the factory has planted about 1,000 mangroves on the
Sembulang Beach together with local residents and children. By
taking part, the participants experience and deepen their
understanding of the importance of mangrove forests, which are the
habitat of a large number of animals. This continuing activity
will raise awareness of biodiversity among employees as well.
Project for Releasing Fish into the Chao Phraya River (Thailand)
In March 2021, 30 employees of the Wangnoi and Rojana factories of Magnecomp Precision Technology Public Co., Ltd. and Hutchinson Technology Operations (Thailand) Co., Ltd. released a total of 31,095 carp and other fish, including 95 Mekong giant catfish, into the natural water of the Chao Phraya River in the Bangsai district of Ayutthaya Province.
Mekong giant catfish (an endangered species)
Releasing fish into the river