MHI Environmental Vision 2030 Objectives behind Formulation of Environmental Vision

MHI Environmental Vision 2030

Objectives behind Formulation of Environmental Vision

The MHI Group believes that simultaneous achievement of the 3E's – energy security, environmental protection and economic growth – is invaluable in order to realize a sustainable future for the earth and all mankind.
In June 2012 we formulated the "MHI Environmental Vision 2030" in order to contribute to the realization of the 3E's – and open the way to a sustainable future – through total solutions incorporating our wide-ranging products and technologies applied on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

MHI Environmental Vision 2030
Our Technologies, Your Tomorrow

The future of our planet rests in the sustained evolution of humankind while caring, with love and responsibility, for all life forms that inhabit it. MHI will continue to be a company indispensable to ensuring that future.

The MHI Group will pursue energy security while carrying forward environmental protection -- not only of the earth but of space also - through its ability to develop new technologies and products, to achieve a secure future that is kind to the earth.

Achievement of the 3E's Through Total Solutions Incorporating Company Products and Technologies

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Promises to Nurture a Secure Future

Efficient power generation
We will extract power from diverse energy sources with optimal efficiency.

Steady power storage
We will provide ways to store energy to achieve stable power supplies.

Continuous circulation
Through technology, we will promote waste-free use of resources and energy.

Wise utilization
Through energy-saving technology, we will reduce power and fuel usage requirements.

Exploration for tomorrow
Using diverse measurement and research devices, we will probe ways for mankind and the earth to coexist in harmony.

Promotion of environmentally conscious activities
Throughout its Group wide production activities, MHI will pursue reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and emissions of chemical substances. Also, every effort will be made to use water resources efficiently.

PWR : Pressurized Water Reactor　GTCC : Gas Turbine Combined Cycle　IGCC : Integrated coal Gasification Combined Cycle　CCS : Carbon Capture and Storage　APM : Automated People Mover　LRT : Light Rail Transit　MRJ : Mitsubishi Regional Jet

Targets of MHI Environmental Vision 2030

Contributions to Realizing the 3E's through Products and Technologies Applied on Land, at Sea, in the Air, and in Space

1.

MHI aims to develop, and provide worldwide, power generation technologies making more efficient use of fossil fuels. At the same time, the company will also press forward with development of high-efficiency carbon dioxide (CO₂) CCS technologies, curb CO₂ emissions, and prevent the diffusion of emitted CO₂. (Examples: ultra high temperature [1700℃ class] gas turbines, the world's most efficient GTCC and IGCC power generation systems, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), CCS-related technologies such as technology for capturing CO₂ from coal-fired flue gas, CO₂ compressors, etc.

2.

MHI will further enhance the safety of nuclear power plant, to contribute to energy security and reduction of CO₂ emissions.

3.

MHI will develop a broad range of highly efficient products and systems that make use of renewable energies, to contribute to diversification of energy sources and reduction of CO₂ emissions.(Examples: hydropower, geothermal, biomass, wind power, etc.)

4.

MHI will pursue the development and widespread adoption of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, high-efficiency heat pumps and other products that will contribute to raising the level of energy management, to promote higher efficiency in final energy consumption.

5.

MHI will provide products and systems that will contribute to resource conservation and energy savings through transportation innovations. (Examples: APM [Automated People Mover], LRT [Light Rail Transit], ITS [Intelligent Transport Systems], etc.)

6.

MHI will contribute to energy savings and conservation of resources through the pursuit of more advanced products used in daily life and industrial activities (air-conditioners, iron & steel manufacturing machinery, compressors, rubber & tire machinery, crane & material handling systems, mechanical parking facilities, machine tools, engines, forklifts, etc.).

7.

MHI will contribute to reductions in CO₂ emissions through the development and provision of hollow-head engine valves and turbochargers that enhance automotive fuel efficiency.

8.

MHI will provide advanced technologies and products in the areas of waste treatment, sludge treatment and recycling that contribute to the 3R's (reduce, reuse and recycle), to make effective use of resources.

9.

MHI will propose and support smart community initiatives applying the company's total solutions power.

10.

MHI will contribute to the development of new marine energy resources and the achievement of global environmental observation systems through the development and construction of autonomous deep-sea vessels, sea bottom resource exploration vessel, etc.

11.

MHI will contribute to diversification of energy sources and reductions in CO₂ emissions through broad development of high-efficiency products and systems that make effective use of marine environments: e.g. offshore wind turbines.

12.

MHI will provide marine transportation systems that are more efficient and emit minimal CO₂ and environmental pollutants.
(Examples: eco-ships; high-efficiency, environmentally conscious ship propulsion systems; Mitsubishi air lubrication system [MALS], etc.)

13.

MHI will contribute to environmental protection and preservation of biodiversity through proactive proposal and provision of ballast water treatment equipment installations for ships.

14.

MHI will provide more advanced desalination, tap/industrial water production, effluent treatment and water reclamation technologies and equipment, to prevent water pollution and make effective use of water resources.

15.

MHI will develop and achieve commercial viability of aircraft that are capable of moving at high speeds and are more environmentally conscious with respect to gas emissions, noise, etc.(Examples: MRJ, etc.)

16.

1. MHI will provide more advanced gas emissions treatment equipment in order to reduce emissions of NOx, SOx, PM, etc.

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MHI will contribute to the realization of systems for observing the earth's environment from space through its H-IIA launch services.

Basic Policy and Guidelines on Environmental Matters

MHI has established the following basic policy on environmental matters to enable the development of a sustainable society.

As clearly laid out in provision 1 of its creed - "We strongly believe that the customer comes first and that we are obligated to be an innovative partner to society."- MHI believes its primary purpose is to contribute to society through its R&D, manufacturing and other business activities. Accordingly, in the performance of its business activities the company shall embrace the awareness that it is an integral member of society and, in all aspects of its business activities, it will strive to reduce burden on the environment and shall devote its comprehensive technological capabilities to the development of technologies and products that will protect the environment, as its way of contributing to the development of a sustainable society

To achieve its basic policy on the environment, MHI has set the following seven guidelines.

• Accord high priority to environmental protection within company operations, and take steps company-wide to protect and enhance the environment.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities regarding environmental protection by developing an organized structure to deal with environmental protection matters, defining environment- related procedures, etc.
• Strive to alleviate burden on the environment in all aspects of company business activities - from product R&D and design to procurement of raw materials, manufacture, transport, usage, servicing and disposal - through pollution prevention, conservation of resources, energy saving, waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
• Strive to develop and provide advanced, highly reliable, wholly proprietary technologies and products that will contribute to solving environmental and energy problems.
• Strive continuously to improve and enhance environmental protection activities not only by fully complying with environmental laws and regulations but also, when necessary, by establishing, implementing and evaluating independent standards and setting environmental goals and targets.
• In the performance of business activities overseas and exportation of products, pay full heed to impact on the local natural and social environments and strive to protect those environments; also, become actively involved in technological cooperation overseas in matters of environmental protection.
• Take steps to raise environmental awareness among all employees through environmental education, etc., undertake activities to provide environment-related information to the public, and proactively make environment-enhancing contributions to society.