The UACJ Group’s environmental policy is based on “gratitude to the green Earth for providing us with a place to conduct our activities,” and the Group is committed to reducing environmental impact in every aspect of its business activities. Based on this policy, UACJ Aluminum Center undertakes the following initiatives.

To promote these efforts, we make use of aluminum’s excellent recyclability by reusing scrap generated in our processes and at customers’ sites, thereby reducing environmental impact. We also actively engage in activities such as cleaning areas around our plants, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

UACJ Aluminum Center recycles scrap generated during our processing operations and during customers’ processing. Recycling aluminum requires only about 3% of the energy needed to produce new primary aluminum. By reusing scrap within the Group, we save energy and help reduce environmental impact.

We use packaging materials that do not generate industrial waste.
(Utsunomiya, Fukaya, Shiga, Nara Plants)

	New Packaging Materials	Conventional Packaging
Raw Materials	Waste Paper	Wood (Chips)
Resource Recycling	✓	X (Industrial Waste)

The Shiga Plant is engaged in solar power generation.
Overview

At the Anjo, Shiga, and Nara plants, we are pursuing sustainable plant operations by using electricity generated from 100% renewable energy and participating in programs that allocate a portion of electricity charges to environmental protection.

1. 100% Renewable Electricity Supply
We use electricity generated from 100% renewable energy.

2. Akari no Mori Project
A portion of electricity charges is used for environmental conservation activities, contributing to SDG Goals 13, 14, and 15.
Source: Akari no Mori Project

At the Utsunomiya Plant, the coating line’s deodorization equipment was converted from a direct-fired system to a regenerative system that uses less energy, improving energy efficiency.

As part of our engagement with local communities, UACJ Aluminum Center undertakes the following activities.

• Workplace Experience Programs : Support for Education
• Industrial Park Joint Cleanup: Environmental Conservation and Community Cleanup Activities
• Zero-Waste Cleanup Activities　Joint Activities with UACJ Fukaya Works / Environmental Conservation and Community Cleanup Activities
• Installation of Donation-Linked Vending Machines
• Sponsorship of Local Events
• Support for Local Facilities for People with Disabilities
• Various Fundraising Activities