Cutting CO₂ emissions from distribution

In FY2011, AISIN launched measures to reduce the number of truck journeys and the distance over which goods are transported. The Group also switched some of its goods distribution from road to rail. As a result, the amount of CO₂ emissions per ¥100 million in net sales was reduced by 5% over the previous fiscal year, to 2.37 tons.

Moving forward, AISIN will continue its efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions, aiming for a 13% reduction in emissions per ¥100 million in net sales by FY2016 compared to FY2009 levels.

Total CO₂ emissions due to transport / sales unit
(From the Group's 10 main manufacturing companies in Japan)

Reducing transportation distance through route changes (Aisin Seiki)

Items from Aisin Seiki's partner companies are now delivered to its distribution center, which is located in close proximity to its customers. This makes it possible to reduce transportation distances and improve distribution efficiency.

Reducing transportation distances to reduce CO₂ emissions

Implementation of modal shift (Aisin Seiki)

Aisin Seiki reviewed the transportation of goods from its plants in Aichi Prefecture to its partner company in the Kyushu region, and switched some of the transportation from road to rail.

Switching method of transport to reduce CO₂ emissions