Reducing emissions of VOCs^*

AISIN is taking measures to reduce emissions of VOCs, which are contained in solvents used in the painting of vehicle body parts and coatings of electronic components, and have the potential to pollute the atmosphere. In FY2011, the Group implemented initiatives such as the recycling of paint thinners, use of high-solid paints, and incineration of emitted gases containing VOCs using cogeneration. As a result, emissions in FY2011 were 569 tons, representing an 83% reduction compared to FY2004 levels.

Moving forward, AISIN will continue reducing the emissions of VOCs, aiming for a 31% reduction in emissions per ¥100 million in net sales by FY2016, compared to FY2008 levels.

* VOCs: Volatile organic compounds

VOCs emissions / sales unit
(from the Group's 10 main manufacturing companies in Japan)