Environment

We recognize the vital importance of protecting our planet.
Through our business activities, we are committed to fulfilling our social responsibilities by promoting environmental preservation, respecting biodiversity, addressing climate change, and using resources sustainably.

At Asahi Printing, we see packaging as an integral part of the circular economy. We are actively developing eco-friendly packaging solutions that help reduce CO₂ emissions, promote recycling, use certified paper, and avoid petroleum-based materials.

• What is RPF?
  RPF (Refuse-derived Paper and Plastics Densified Fuel) is a solid fuel made from waste paper and plastics that are difficult to recycle.
  It is used as an alternative to fossil fuels in industries such as paper, steel, and cement manufacturing.(Source: Japan RPF Industry Association)

Since 2002, Asahi Printing has been certified under ISO 14001 and has established an Environmental Management System (EMS) to actively promote environmental conservation.
Our Environmental Committee oversees related initiatives and shares information across all production sites.

Production Headquarters

Design, development, and manufacturing of packaging materials and package inserts for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and related products Design, development, and manufacturing of labels for pharmaceutical and cosmetic containers

Forests are essential for producing paper, but they also require proper management to preserve biodiversity.
Forest certification is a system that ensures forests are responsibly managed and that products derived from them meet sustainability standards.
Several certification systems exist around the world. In Japan, two of the most recognized are:

There are many causes of deforestation, including land conversion for agriculture such as plantations, slash-and-burn farming without regard for natural regeneration, excessive harvesting of wood for fuel, forest fires, and illegal logging. These factors often prevent forests from being managed sustainably.
To protect the global environment, it is essential to source forest resources in a way that supports sustainable and responsible forestry practices.

Forest certification promotes responsible forest management that is environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable.
It helps identify wood and paper products sourced from responsibly managed forests and delivers them to consumers, creating a system in which consumers can support sustainable forestry through their purchasing choices. By choosing certified paper, both companies and consumers contribute to protecting the global environment and supporting organizations that practice responsible forest management.

Certified paper products have become increasingly common in the market.
However, to be officially recognized as a certified product, they must be produced by a printing company that holds Chain of Custody (CoC) certification.

Asahi Printing obtained FSC® Chain of Custody (CoC) certification (SGSHK-COC-006077) in 2009 and PEFC CoC certification (SGSJP-PEFC-COC-1561) in 2012. These certifications enable us to meet a wide range of customer needs by providing responsibly sourced paper products.

At Asahi Printing, we develop and offer a wide range of environmentally conscious packaging.
Our initiatives include reducing the use of petroleum-based materials and designing packaging that is easier to recycle, all in pursuit of a more sustainable society.

In February 2022, Asahi Printing issued its first-ever Green Bond as a means of financing projects that contribute to solving environmental issues.
The funds raised were used to repay loans related to the construction of the West Building at the Kyoto Creative Park, completed by the end of July 2022.