Activities to Preserve Biodiversity

Himeji Toshiba E.P. Corporation (Himeji City, Hyogo Pref.)

The chrysanthemum japonense, which is the official flower of Hyogo Prefecture and is designated as Rank C in IUCN’s Red List as a Near Threatened species of Hyogo prefecture, is conserved and cultivated on the premises. In addition, we are attracting the Atrophaneura alcinous, the official butterfly of Himeji City, to our premises by cultivating aristolochia debilis (Dutchman's Pipe), which is eaten by the larvae of the Atrophaneura alcinous.

Kaga Toshiba Electronics Corporation (Nomi City, Ishikawa Pref.)

Since fiscal 2013, we have leased a portion (3.33 ha) of city-owned land in Tatsuguchi Hillside Park and called it "Kaga TOSHIBA Forest." Employees and their families have taken the lead in forest maintenance and conservation activities, with the support and guidance of the "Nomi Satoyama Fun Club" and the government. These activities are held twice a year, in spring and fall, with the aim of making each employee reaffirm the importance of satoyama creation and promoting interaction with the local community. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, this activity was cancelled from FY2020 with many participants. However, after taking thorough measures to prevent infection, a small group of participants maintained the walking trail and its surroundings, removed fallen trees, made and installed benches using fallen trees, pruned branches, and cut underbrush, etc. In FY2022 The project was conducted in April and October.

Japan Semiconductor Corporation Head Office/Iwate-Operations (Kitakami City, Iwate Pref.)

The location of the rare plant flower bed was relocated and completed in June. As in the past, seedlings of primroses, cresses, Japanese buttercups, and oriental lilies were planted as rare plants, and propagation has been restarted. In addition, seedlings of Ezo enoki, a tree on which the larvae feed, were planted in the flower beds to attract the national butterfly, the Japanese giant purple butterfly.
In addition, as part of the "Flower Blooming Road Signpost PJ," about 600 salvia, marigold, and other plants were planted in sections, with a total of 89 people participating, using the Corona disaster to avoid three dense layers of vegetation. This activity was conducted as part of the Kitakami City Flower Filled Movement.

Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation (Buzen City, Fukuoka Pref.)

We planted citrus trees in the biotope on the premises to attract flying creatures. Although there has been no significant change in the measurement results, we will continue to monitor and measure.

Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation (Buzen City, Fukuoka Pref.)

With the cooperation of the local government, 10 of our employees and two members of the government carried out activities to collect trash that had drifted ashore at Ujima Port. We collected one mini truck-load of trash that had drifted ashore.

Japan Semiconductor Corporation Oita-Operations (Oita City, Oita Pref.)

We conducted a river cleanup of the Kitahana River where fireflies occur and collected 8 45L garbage bags worth of trash. 100 fireflies were observed during the observation survey in FY2023. The outbreak was confirmed downstream from the previous fiscal year, and the outbreak area is expanding.

Japan Semiconductor Corporation Oita-Operations (Oita City, Oita Pref.)

In the "Hanasaku Michishirube Project", we have received 170 pots of seedlings in support of the Flower Pot Foster Parent Project, an administrative event, and planted them twice a year in each department as part of the "Flower Gift on Campus" activity.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Himeji Semiconductor Operations (Taishi-cho, Ibo District, Hyogo Pref.)

At the Himeji Semiconductor Operations, the Eupatorium japonicum and Hemigrammocypris rasborella have been protected since FY2013.
The Eupatorium japonicum is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family found in central Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, with light reddish-purple flowers that bloom around September. It is protected at our plant and we are observing its blooming on the premises this year.
The Hemigrammocypris rasborella is a member of the carp family found in western Honshu, northern Shikoku, and northwestern Kyushu, and during the breeding season, the male's body turns a beautiful golden color. Approximately 150 Hemigrammocypris rasborella live in the round pond on the premises, which is protected at the plant. In cooperation with the Himeji City Aquarium, we conduct periodic population surveys in June and October to monitor the situation and maintain the population.

NuFlare Technology Inc. (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

To ensure that the rare plant Cephalanthera longifolia can continue to grow naturally on the premises, we regularly perform maintenance such as weed removal.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

We learned about river conservation and waste management.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

Pollutants of the lake, hollyhocks, have been remade into crafts.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

We safely released 100 hatchlings of the endangered hatchling sea turtles into the sea.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

We returned the donated equipment needed to maintain the sea turtle nursery and mangrove forest.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

Aiming to raise environmental and CSR awareness among employees and students, we participated in a mangrove tree-planting experience. Each activity involved planting 300 mangrove saplings.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

Aiming to raise environmental and CSR awareness among employees and students, program initiatives included the donation of seedlings, farming equipment to local residents, school supplies, hygiene kits, and food for students.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

Learning session on Caliraya-Lumot Watershed importance and its uses, progress monitoring of 2021 , adoption of new area for enrichment/reforestation by planting 3,000 seedlings.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

It is well maintained with a variety of plant species to observe. There is a small butterfly house, which is visited daily by various species of butterflies

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

Our biodiversity value was evaluated by an expert/consultant.

Toshiba Semiconductor Thailand Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

We have carried out greening maintenance on the premises. The completed green space is home to not only local plants, but also plants on the IUCN Red List. The green space's flooring and benches are made from recycled plastic, and the tables are made from reclaimed wood. The water for the fish pond and waterfall is recycled from the campus wastewater treatment plant. The green space was named "ECO OASIS" after a naming contest among 120 employees.

The Toshiba Group is promoting various biodiversity conservation activities at its 62 global sites, including the creation of ecosystem networks, protection of rare species, and response to the problem of marine plastics.
The following website introduces the Toshiba Group's biodiversity conservation activities.
https://www.global.toshiba/jp/environment/corporate/biodiversity-database.html