Honda Access Initiatives
Honda Access, which is responsible for the research, development and sales of genuine Honda parts, provides environmentally responsible parts and accessories, and maximizes the environmental responsibility with which it operates its own facilities-Niiza Headquarters, Tochigi R&D Center and Hidaka Factory.
Note: results for the Tochigi Factory of Honda Access Corporation are included in the report for the Honda R&D Automobile R&D Center (Tochigi); results reported here cover only the Niiza Headquarters and the Hidaka Factory of Honda Access Corporation.
Environmental Impact Reduction
Energy Savings
•CO2 Emissions
In FY2007 CO2 emissions from Niiza Headquarters and Hidaka Factory totaled 1,496 tons (a reduction of 10% from FY2001), exceeding the target of 1,556 tons (reduction of 7% from FY2001). This can be attributed mainly to temperature control adjustments in conjunction with the implementation of Japan's "Cool Biz/Warm Biz" energy-saving initiatives (rules regarding acceptable business attire were adjusted to allow for less energy use from heating and cooling). Going forward, the company plans to strengthen energy savings measures and further reduce CO2 emissions.
Using Less Packaging
•Per-unit Packaging
•Principal Packaging Reduction Measures
•Conversion from cardboard and laminates to plastic
•Elimination of excess packaging (such as inner packaging)
•Standardization of containers
Honda Access is working to use less packaging material by designing simpler packaging, adjusting packaging specifications and converting to standardized containers. In FY2007 Honda Access reduced its use of packaging material to 1.64kg per unit, a reduction of 63% from FY2001 levels.
Case Studies
Before: wooden shipping pallets
Gathering of leftovers
After: returnable containers
Composting
•Converting to Returnable Transportation Containers
The Honda Access Hidaka Factory is converting from wooden pallets to returnable steel racks to reduce its incineration of waste wood and increase the recycling rate.
•Recycling Organic Waste
Leftover food from the cafeterias at Niiza Headquarters and Hidaka Factory is processed at a special facility, where it is composted and used as fertilizer.
