Effective use of resources throughout the lifecycle is a key aspect of Toshiba Group's environmentally conscious initiatives for our products and services. We develop products and services that maximize the value of resources through environmentally conscious design that considers effective use of resources.
In circular economy businesses, it is important not only to maximize the value of resources but also to ensure economic rationality. Toshiba Group is working to expand its circular businesses by transforming its business models.
Initiatives for Efficient Use of Resources
From the design stage, we work to reduce resource inputs by making products smaller and lighter, and by reducing the amount of rare resources used. In our Environmental Action Plan, we set targets for the amount of resources saved by reducing the amount of resources used in our products, and we are working to expand these targets.
We are also advancing initiatives to extend the useful life of resources invested in products by selecting durable components, designing products with failure-resistant structures, utilizing maintenance services, and promoting the reuse and recycling of products and parts. In addition, by leveraging digital technologies to provide solutions that enhance productivity in production processes, we indirectly contribute to our customers' resource efficiency.
Initiatives for Plastic Resource Circulation
In response to the global issue of plastic resource circulation, we are expanding the use of recycled plastics in our own products and packaging materials. We are also developing plastic recycling facilities, etc. that help to promote plastic recycling in society.