Sustainability
CDT’s Sustainability Initiatives
Our approach to sustainability is two-fold: seeking to work on innovation for a sustainable society and ensuring that this work is done in the most sustainable way possible.
We follow our parent company’s mantra, a traditional Japanese belief which says that businesses must benefit society at large, not just our own interests – Jiri-Rita Koushi-Ichinyo. This is at the heart of every decision we make, and by extension, that means we take sustainability very seriously.
At our premises, we are on a constant mission to reduce the negative environmental impacts of operations. We are actively reviewing our processes, our consumption of resources and utilities, as well as indirect emissions. Sustainability is not only about emissions, we support gender equality, fair work, good health, and well-being through our internal employment policies, procedures, and practices.
Sustainable Materials Research
From the very beginning, we’ve prioritised projects which improve energy efficiency or have marked improvement on society. Since becoming a part of Sumitomo Chemical Group, we have sought projects which address four priority areas:
- Innovation in ICT
- Reduction of environmental impact
- Solving food challenges
- Solving healthcare challenges
CDT: Operating Sustainably
At CDT, we use the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to quantify our greenhouse gas emissions, both directly and indirectly. We take action to reduce the emissions generated by our consumption of natural gas, electricity, and refrigerants (Scope 1 and 2 emissions), resulting in a 70% reduction between FY2017/18 and FY23/24. Additionally, we are assessing the emissions from our upstream and downstream activities, including employee commuting (Scope 3 emissions), and implementing a plan to reduce them.
In addition to our sustainability focused internal employment policies, procedures and practices, CDT recognises the positive impact we can have at a local level through supporting STEM and/or sustainability-focused charitable and voluntary work within local communities and, as such, CDT encourages all employees to undertake such work and to participate in STEM outreach with local schools.
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