Environmental Philosophy
The Faltec Group drives environmental activities based on our environmental policy.
Environmental Policy
Under the corporate philosophy of “providing valuable products and services that lead the times and contributing to the realization of a beautiful and prosperous automotive society”, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by promoting carbon neutrality, to reduce scraps in the development, design, and manufacture of automotive parts and efforts to conserve the global environment.
(1) We implement various initiatives such as scrap reduction and recycling to reduce CO2 emissions.
(2) We strive to protect the environment and prevent pollution by environmental management system establishment and continuous improvement.
(3) We strive to reduce or limit the use of environmentally hazardous substances (including hazardous chemicals).
(4) We will comply with environmental laws and regulations.
Environmental Conservation Activities
Offering Environmentally Friendly Products
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In developing the light-weight Radiator Grille, we were designated as a legal entity that receives special measures as part of the Green Asia International Strategic Comprehensive Special Zone, based on the Comprehensive Special Zone Law. We will continue to move forward with development that is considerate to the environment. In cases such as the self-colored material Grille, we manufacture products that reduce energy usage and material usage, by realizing paint-like brightness and color without painting. |
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Initiatives Toward the Application of Recycled Plastics
■ Toward the Realization of Vehicle Application in Japan by 2028
We are advancing the adoption of recycled plastics in automotive parts as part of our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and fluorinated gases, which contribute to global warming.
In collaboration with automobile manufacturers and material suppliers, we are pursuing joint development projects for application in Japan, with the goal of achieving vehicle implementation by 2028.
We are also accelerating development initiatives to address ELV regulations and support future implementation.
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■ Recycled Material Development Process and Our Role
Radiator grilles collected by dismantling companies are sent to recycling companies, where paint and plating are removed, followed by shredding and washing processes to produce recycled pellets. The recycled pellets are then blended with virgin materials by material manufacturers and supplied to us as compounded materials.
Our primary responsibilities are conducting molding trials and evaluating material performance. To ensure that the recycled materials meet the same physical property standards as virgin materials for use in automotive exterior parts and can be supplied stably, we carefully assess not only moldability but also appearance quality and suitability for application to test vehicles. Only materials that pass inspections within the specified variation range are approved for use in our products.
※ Compliance with ELV Regulations
In Europe, the use of recycled plastics in the automotive industry is being expanded in response to the ELV Regulation. Looking ahead, it is expected that automotive plastics will be required to contain a certain proportion of recycled materials. In anticipation of this trend, we are promoting the development of automotive-derived recycled materials.
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