Yokohama Rubber has confirmed the current state of initiatives through its business in consideration of the objectives of sustainable development goals (SDGs), and analyzed which target areas initiatives should be strengthened in going forward. Based on this analysis, Yokohama Rubber will endeavor to review its priority issues going forward.

＜Strengthening positive effects＞

1. Systematic monitoring and protection of rubber trees, plantations, and the ecological system at the stage of raw materials use
2. Education on agroforestry farming, etc. for rubber farmers at the procurement stage
3. Income support through employment for processors and local companies in developing countries
4. Resource conservation and the development of new materials through LCA analysis on natural resources
5. Indirect contributions to agriculture through the sale of tires in the field of agriculture and forestry through YOHT（Yokohama Off-Highway Tires）
6. Improvements in CSR procurement and the environmental technologies of suppliers in the MB business
7. Promotion of highly durable conveyor belts for transport and development for considering infrastructure for a hydrogen-based society


＜Minimizing negative effects＞

8. Preservation of forests and protection of the ecological system by supporting planned agricultural management
9. Recycling of water during production, effective use of groundwater, etc.
10. Introduction of cogeneration systems and renewable energy, spread of environmentally friendly products
11. Reduction of greenhouse gases through 10 above
12. Use of heat from waste tires, achieving zero emissions at plants, promotion of retread tires, development of more highly durable products
13. Prevention of marine pollution through marine hose development and improvements