CSR Activities at Plants

The Nihongi Plant is located at the foot of the nature-rich Mt. Myoko—one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains—and began operations in February 1920 as the very origins of the Nippon Soda Group, celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 1, 2020. We have continued our operations while giving full consideration to the natural environment and gained the understanding and support of local communities and stakeholders through various exchange programs.
We conduct CSR activities involving all employees, and contribute to realizing a vibrant society through business activities that consider not only process safety and disaster prevention, but also safety and health, environmental conservation, and quality assurance. Our efforts are also focused on being a plant that is trusted by local residents, as well as everyone working at the plant. In recent years, we have participated in a project to create a new type of community together with the Nakago-ku General Office, the community development association, elementary and junior high schools, and other local residents.
Our aim is to achieve further growth at the Nihongi Plant through structural reforms. As such, we have defined our plant policy as Further Growth. To set out on a new path for the next 100 years, we will evolve our business structure from one centered on predominantly inorganic industrial chemicals to one driven by new products with high-added-value, such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical additives, and functional chemicals. Moreover, to achieve our key plant goals—zero accidents, zero disasters, and stable production—we will continue to engage in activities for environmental protection, process safety and disaster prevention, and safety and health.

Takaoka Plant started operation in 1934 by the Oyabe River in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The area sits amid the Tateyama mountain range, the Hida mountains and the Hakusan mountain range, which provide abundant water, and by Toyama Bay, which is rich in natural resources. Supported by abundant water and electricity, we manufacture basic chemical products through the electrolysis of sodium chloride (salt), which is the basis of the chemical industry. Using these chemical products as ingredients, we also manufacture functional chemicals and agrochemicals, essential items in modern society.
There are many issues associated with the process of manufacturing these products, including large amounts of electricity consumption and the generation of waste. Taking these issues seriously, we have been engaged in various efforts for conserving the environment, such as energy reduction and waste recycling. Since Takaoka Plant is a chemical plant, all employees working here handle hazardous substances professionally and safely. We also place strong emphasis on ensuring safety and disaster prevention so that even if an accident does occur we can minimize damage and prevent any impact on the environment or on residents in nearby communities.
We recognize that it is the responsibility of our plant and our company to ensure the safety and security of the environment of Toyama Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, as well as the local communities.

Mizushima Plant started operations in 1969 in the Mizushima Industrial Area, which extends from the mouth of the Takahashi River in Okayama Prefecture and has access to abundant supplies of industrial water, oil, and electricity, while being conveniently located for land and sea transportation. In its early days, the plant was supplied with raw materials from neighboring companies. Keenly aware of the highly toxic cyanide that the plant uses during production, all employees working at the plant, including those of partner companies, work with the necessary awareness and confidence required for the safe handling of hazardous materials. Furthermore, we also engage in CSR activities in compliance with requirements, including handling ingredients and products, correctly wearing protective clothing, and working safely.
The key goal in our plant’s policy is to achieve zero accidents and disasters. Continuous efforts have been made to achieve this goal, such as inspection patrols, emergency drills, education, and other activities to ensure occupational safety and health. In addition to further improving the plant’s CSR activities, all plant personnel share information on the progress of CSR activities at the plant and make concerted efforts to achieve improvement through the Mission Visualization (MV) project, which is part of our target to streamline operations as set forth in our Long-term Vision (StageⅡ).

The plant started operations in 1969 as Nissou Kasei Co., Ltd., in a section of the Keiyo Industrial Zone, which faces the east side of Tokyo Bay. In 1999, it became the Nippon Soda Chiba Plant, which it has remained to the present. Rather than large-scale generic petrochemical products for general use, the Chiba Plant produces chemicals with a focus on specialty chemicals at mid-sized plants. Common applications for our products include liquid polybutadiene as a raw material in acrylic paints used in smartphones, and for printing plates, and color developer for thermal paper used for cash register receipts and tickets.
As a chemical plant located in the greater Tokyo region, a great deal is required of us. Our foremost priority is to ensure zero accidents and zero disasters, and with safety and reliability as our watchwords, all who work at the plant engage in activities for environmental protection, process safety and disaster prevention, and safety and health. By providing a stable supply of various products that support people’s lives, our aim is to become a plant that is valued by all.