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 year 2013, we have been renting a part of the city-owned land (3.33 hectares) in Tatsunokuchi Hillside Park and have named it "Kaga Toshiba Forest." Our employees and their families, with the support and guidance of the "Nomi Satoyama Fan Club" and local government, have been conducting forest maintenance and conservation activities. The purpose of these activities is to help each employee recognize the importance of satoyama creation and to promote interaction with the local community. We conduct these activities twice a year, in spring and autumn.
Due to the spread of COVID-19 since fiscal year 2020, we canceled large gatherings in 2023 as well. However, we carried out activities twice, in spring and autumn, with thorough infection prevention measures. In spring, 20 volunteers removed 12 fallen trees along the promenade, mowed the grass around the log storage area and signboards, and cleaned the ditches. In autumn, our company president also participated, and 13 volunteers removed fallen trees and mowed the grass around the signboards.

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.)

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

With the cooperation of the local government, 19 of our employees and 2 government officials conducted a cleanup activity to collect drift litter at Ushima Port. We collected a truckload of drift litter.

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

We conducted a river cleanup at Kitahana River, where fireflies are known to appear, and collected seven 45-liter bags of trash. In the 2023 observation survey, we observed 120 fireflies. We confirmed that they appeared further downstream compared to the previous year, indicating that their habitat 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 conducted a cleanup activity in the rivers connected to Laguna Lake and also managed the water quality.

Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)

We conducted an activity to release baby turtles into the sea and also carried out a cleanup activity on the beach where sea turtles come to lay their eggs.

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)

We participated in a program to plant 3,000 mangroves aimed at raising environmental and CSR awareness among employees and students.

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)

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)

At Khao Eto Waterfall Forest Park in Prachinburi Province, our company collaborated with the local community to construct three check dams and plant 400 trees, including 134 the Golden Shower Tree, 133 Flame Tree , and 133 Queen's Flowers.