Shinshiro Plant (TP)

Shinshiro Plant

Shinshiro Plant

Business activities

Production of tires for passenger cars

Total site area

223,879 m2

Number of employees

842 (as of December 2021)

Location

1 Furuyashiki, Noda-Aza, Shinshiro City, Aichi 441-1343, JAPAN

Contact for consultation and complaints

General Affairs Division Tel: +81-536-22-2251 Fax: +81-536-23-0353

Shinshiro-Minami Plant

Shinshiro-Minami Plant

Business activities

Production of tires for passenger cars

Total site area

110,998 m2

Number of employees

366 (as of December 2021)

Location

10-24 Oiri, Hitokuwada-Aza, Shinshiro City, Aichi 441-1338, JAPAN

Contact for consultation and complaints

General Affairs Division Tel: +81-536-22-2251 Fax: +81-536-23-0353

Message from the General Manager

Ken Hayami

The Shinshiro Plant is located in Shinshiro City, the gateway to the nature-rich Okumikawa region. The plant manufactures passenger car tires, including the BluEarth fuel-efficient tire, an environmentally friendly product, the ADVAN flagship tire, the GEOLANDAR SUV tire, and the iceGUARD studless tire, all of which are Yokohama Rubber's flagship tires.
In 1999, we obtained ISO14001 certification, and strive to always operate our plants in consideration of the environment of both the plants and the local community, aiming for the "top level of environmental contribution" as a core plant of Yokohama Rubber.
In cooperation with the local community, we have concluded an environmental preservation agreement with Shinshiro City and operate our plants in consideration of the living environment by conducting water quality inspections of plant effluent and noise measurements in the vicinity of our plants.
In the Forever Forest activities, we have completed the tree-planting activities in and around the plant premises, and have now expanded the activities to include governments, NPOs, and other companies not only in Aichi Prefecture but also in Shizuoka and Gifu Prefectures, participating in a total of 55 events in FY2021 and providing a total of approximately 13,000 seedlings.
Since the start of tree-planting activities in 2009, the total number of seedlings planted in our plants and provided to local communities has reached about 268,000.

The plant uses a large amount of water resources in the region in the process of producing tires. The employees ask themselves, “we have received a gift from nature but what can we do for the environment?”We have continued to conduct biodiversity surveys at the water source of the Toyokawa River system as well as conducting water quality surveys at the plant's drainage outlets.

We have also created biotopes on the factory grounds and in the fallow fields of Yotsuya Senmaida, and have been actively engaged in activities to conserve endangered species in Aichi Prefecture.
In FY2022, we plan to continue our biodiversity preservation activities and continue to protect the rich nature, water resources, and organisms that live there.
Unfortunately, we were not able to invite everyone from the local community to the plant in 2020 due to the new coronavirus countermeasures, but we will continue our efforts to operate the plant in a way that is rooted in the local community.

Organizational Governance

Compliance education

We conduct compliance education for new employees and regular employees who join the company mid-term to raise their awareness of legal compliance, and for managers and supervisors, we educate them on how to treat their subordinates and how to lead them to comply with laws and regulations.
We also hold CSR study meetings with our business partners to reaffirm our social contribution activities and compliance with laws and regulations, thereby strengthening relationships of trust.

Human Rights

Promotion of employment of people with disabilities

As of the end of December 2021, 27 people (2.82% of the workforce) were employed. We will continue to expand employment of people with disabilities and enhance the workplace environment.

Special education classroom: Work experience
*The plan was cancelled after FY2020.

Special education classroom: Work experience
*The plan was cancelled after FY2020.

Labor Practices

Safety and health measures

Based on the recognition that ensuring the safety and health of employees and subcontractors is the foundation of our corporate activities, we obtained certification for OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) conforming to the JISHA (Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association) method in December 2011 as a means of achieving a safe, healthy, and comfortable workplace. Since then, we have continued the certification.
We have been developing the following activities based on the four pillars (one-to-one dialogue, near-misses, hazard prediction, and risk assessment), which are centered on interactive communication between the work system and workers.

Education and training for employees

Safety education for employees begins with safety and health education at the time of employment, followed by one-on-one dialogues with employees by role holders, sensory training, risk assessment practical training sessions, and safety person certification and development training.

New employee hands-on safety drills

Responses in case of disaster

In response to disasters, regular disaster drills are conducted in accordance with the annual activity plan for fire and disaster prevention. During drills, a self-defense firefighting organization headquarters is set up and firefighting and rescue drills are conducted to ensure a comprehensive response. We also engage in earthquake disaster drills, BCP drills, and nighttime evacuation drills, assuming various patterns.

Disaster Drill at Shinshiro South Plant

The Environment

Environmental Policy of Shinshiro Plant, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

The Shinshiro Plant, as the core plant of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., will be a pioneer, aiming to become “a company having world-class strengths in technologies for protecting the environment, embodying consideration towards the environment”.

  1. By manufacturing products with heart and technology, we contribute to happiness and affluence and continue to practice “prevention of environmental pollution and sensory discomfort” and “improving the protection of the environment” by pre-emptive management, in an aim for zero environmental risks.
  2. All departments and related companies constituting Shinshiro Plant shall build up and maintain a mechanism in accordance with the environmental management system established by themselves and improve environmentally friendly management under the leadership of top management.
  3. We will deepen communications with all stakeholders that comply with the related laws, regulations, agreements and contracts, etc., and strive for regional contribution and social contribution.
  4. We will contribute to the realization of a carbon neutral society by practicing energy-saving activities and promoting decarbonization measures such as the introduction of renewable energy. We will also contribute to the realization of a recycling-oriented society by promoting resource conservation and recycling.
  5. In order to realize this policy, we establish environmental objectives and targets, carry out the plan deliberately and securely promote them by visualization of the results. Also, the policy, objective and goal are subject to review on a quantitative basis, and revised as necessary.
  6. We cherish natural lives in the Shinshiro region in the Toyo River water system with rich water and strive for protection of biodiversity.
  7. In harmony and fusion with rich nature of Shinshiro-shi, “Yama-no minato” and through “Yokohama Forever Forest” activities, we aim at regional contributions and coexistence of humans and nature through planting activities and planting instruction and furnishing seedlings.
  8. We will provide thorough education and enlightenment activities so that all workers at the Shinshiro Plant can understand the policy and act accordingly.
  9. This Policy shall be published.

January 1, 2022
Ken Hayami
Plant General Manager,
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., Shinshiro Plant

Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

1. Active introduction of environmentally friendly high-efficiency products

In accordance with our mid- to long-term energy conservation plan, we are replacing transformers, fans, pumps, lighting fixtures, air conditioning equipment, and other equipment with high-efficiency equipment.In FY2021, we replaced one 750kVA high-voltage transformer with a top-runner transformer. In addition, approximately 130 Hf fluorescent lamps were replaced with LED base lights, and 23 floodlight-type incandescent lamps were replaced with LED floodlights. In addition, we are continuing to study fuel conversion and the introduction of power generators at the South Plant in order to drastically reduce GHG emissions. In particular, in FY2022, we will begin to consider the installation of solar power generators.

2. Advancement of energy-saving activities

In addition to improving efficiency on the supply side, we are repairing leaks of steam, industrial water, and plant air on the consumption side, augmenting heat insulation, and converting fans, pumps, and other equipment in production facilities to inverters. In FY2021, we converted three fan motors for cooling large electric motors (1500kW class) to inverters. In monthly meetings of energy conservation subcommittees where all process managers gather, we strive to share problems and introduce individual initiatives in an effort to educate the public.

Environmental data and explanations

Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

Shinshiro Plant
Shinshiro-Minami Plant

Effective use of resources / Waste reductions

Waste output
Shinshiro Plant
Shinshiro-Minami Plant
Water usage
Shinshiro Plant

Shinshiro Plant: uses main water and draws industrial water from the Toyo River and Noda River, a branch of the Toyo River.

Shinshiro-Minami Plant

Shinshiro-Minami Plant: uses main water and draws industrial water from well water.

Measures for discharge into water, air and soil

Data related to water contamination

Shinshiro Plant: twice a month, monitors twenty items of water contamination within self-regulated targets set under the ordinances of and agreements with Aichi Prefecture and Shinshiro City.

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Drain Item Regulatory values Voluntary standard values FY2021 result
Average Maximum Minimum
Drain 1 pH 5.8~8.6 6.5~8.0 7.38 7.6 7.1
BOD concentration (mg/l) 20 9.0 or less 2.03 4.3 0.6
COD concentration (mg/l) 20 11.0 or less 2.20 3.8 1.3
SS concentration (mg/l) 20 6.0 or less 2.06 5.0 1.0
Plant and animal oil concentration (mg/l) 10 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Mineral oil concentration (mg/l) 2 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Drain 2 pH 5.8~8.6 6.5~8.0 7.52 7.7 6.9
BOD concentration (mg/l) 20 9.0 or less 2.64 6.5 0.60
COD concentration (mg/l) 20 11.0 or less 2.31 6.8 1.1
SS concentration (mg/l) 20 6.0 or less 1.43 3.0 1.0
Plant and animal oil concentration (mg/l) 10 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Mineral oil concentration (mg/l) 2 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5

Shinshiro-Minami Plant: once a month, monitors twenty items of water contamination within self-regulated targets set under the ordinances and agreements with Aichi Prefecture and Shinshiro City.

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Drain Item Regulatory values Voluntary standard values FY2021 result
Average Maximum Minimum
Drain 1 pH 5.8~8.6 6.5~8.0 7.38 7.9 7.1
BOD concentration (mg/l) 20 12.0 or less 6.57 8.9 0.8
COD concentration (mg/l) 20 11.0 or less 7.49 9.6 5.2
SS concentration (mg/l) 20 6.0 or less 3.08 5.0 2.0
Plant and animal oil concentration (mg/l) 10 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Mineral oil concentration (mg/l) 2 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Drain 2 pH 5.8~8.6 6.5~8.0 7.49 7.9 7.1
BOD concentration (mg/l) 20 12.0 or less 5.85 8.2 3.4
COD concentration (mg/l) 20 11.0 or less 5.88 9.2 2.6
SS concentration (mg/l) 20 6.0 or less 1.92 3.0 1.0
Plant and animal oil concentration (mg/l) 10 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Mineral oil concentration (mg/l) 2 1.0 or less Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5 Less than 0.5
Air pollutants (NOx, Sox)

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Substance NOx emissions (t/year) SOx emissions (t/year)
Shinshiro Plant 23
Shinshiro-Minami Plant 13 3

Reporting on chemical substance management status (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law compliance)

The Shinshiro Plant verifies whether secondary materials and auxiliary materials contain chemical substances subject to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, and in the case of substances where the amounts handled exceed the thresholds specified by the PRTR Law, annual reports are submitted to the national (or prefectural) authorities and safety impact assessment is performed.
Regarding the handling of substances pursuant to the PRTR Law, please refer to the Safety Evaluation Table of Domestic Production Bases.

In addition, as part of efforts to improve the level of chemical substance management, we conduct chemical substance risk assessments to identify risks of adverse effects on workers' health, explosions and ignition of facilities and equipment, and environmental risks, and confirm compliance with laws and regulations.

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Shinshiro Plant

Facility Substance Regulatory values Voluntary standard values FY2021 result
Average Maximum Minimum
Boiler 1 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
130
0.1
0
100
0.030
Less than 0.001
68
Less than 0.002
Less than 0.001
72
Less than 0.002
Less than 0.001
64
Less than 0.001
Boiler 2 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
130
0.1
0
100
0.030
Less than 0.001
65
Less than 0.002
Less than 0.001
65
Less than 0.002
Less than 0.001
65
Less than 0.001
Cogeneration SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
100
0.05
22.63
90
0.030
Less than 0.13
52
Less than 0.001
Less than 0.14
64
Less than 0.001
Less than 0.11
43
Less than 0.001
Warm-water Boiler A Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
150
0.1
120
0.030
36
Less than 0.001
38
Less than 0.001
34
Less than 0.001
Warm-water Boiler B Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
150
0.1
120
0.030
35
Less than 0.001
36
Less than 0.001
33
Less than 0.001
Dipping machine SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
250
0.15
Regulations in Article 3
150
0.1
Removed

Shinshiro-Minami Plant

Facility Substance Regulatory values Voluntary standard values FY2021 result
Average Maximum Minimum
High-pressure Boiler 1 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.25
Regulations in Article 3
150
0.1
Removed
High-pressure Boiler 2 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.25
Regulations in Article 3
150
0.1
Removed
High-pressure Boiler 3 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.3
4.37
150
0.1
0.0013
75
0.003
0.0013
85
0.005
0.0013
65
0.001
High-pressure Boiler 4 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.3
4.3
150
0.1
0.02
73
0.006
0.01
76
0.009
Less than 0.001
70
0.003
High-pressure Boiler 5 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.3
4.33
150
0.1
0.007
68
0.011
0.013
73
0.017
Less than 0.001
63
0.004
High-pressure Boiler 6 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.25
0.85
150
0.1
Removed
Low-pressure Boiler 1 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.25
4.08
150
0.1
Removed
Low-pressure Boiler 2 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.25
4.07
150
0.1
Removed
4t Boiler 1 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.3
2.24
150
0.1
0.007
73
0.001
0.013
100
0.001
Less than 0.001
46
0.001
4t Boiler 2 SOx emissions (m3N/h)
Nox (ppm)
Soot and dusts (g/m3N)
Regulations in Article 3
180
0.3
2.12
150
0.1
0.01
92.5
0.002
0.02
100
0.001
0.001
85
0.002

Fair Operating Practices

CSR activities with business partners

As part of our activities, we hold a CSR study meeting every year, but this year we decided to cancel the group briefing due to the COVID-19 infection situation. Instead, we distributed the CSR Self-Check Sheet to suppliers and asked them to conduct a self-assessment of their initiatives. The information was sent to 126 companies.

Consumer Issues

Communication with customers

We provide products of reliable quality to our customers through quality management based on ISO/IATF16949 certification, which is the automotive industry quality management system standard (QMS). We also introduce our quality initiatives through plant tours for Japanese and overseas automakers, dealers, and general customers. This year's event has been cancelled due to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection.

Responses to complaints

In response to inquiries received from customers with respect to products, we quickly investigate matters and issue reports. In the event that it is determined that issues have occurred during manufacturing, we initiate quick responses and work hard to prevent any reoccurrences.

Community Involvement and Development

Yokohama Forever Forest Project

A total of 23 people participated in tree planting in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectural parks, Shinshiro Shitara Ecosystem NW tree planting by the Aichi Prefectural Natural Environment Division, and local tree planting by providing tree seedlings and guidance on 11 occasions, working with local residents to create forests. In 2021, we provided 12,549 seedlings grown by ourselves for tree planting, etc. in each region.

Yokohama Forever Forest Project (FY2021)

Jan 4 5 seedlings donated to Kanazawa-cho, Toyokawa City 【Osaka Shrine】
*Tree planting in the precincts of the shrine
Jan 12 60 seedlings donated to Tomioka Public Hall in Hachina, Shinshiro City
*Tree planting around the public hall
Jan 19 100 seedlings donated [Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park]
*Red pine forest regeneration tree planting
Jan 20 100 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*For tree planting in Nakatsugawa City Water Source Forest, Gifu Prefecture
Jan 20 200 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongoli (NPO)
*Tree-planting at Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan
Feb 17 88 seedlings donated to Kamigo Nursery School in Toyota City
*Tree planting at the nursery school
Feb 17 225 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture [Millennium Hill of Hope] Tree-planting
Feb 21 58 seedlings donated [Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park]
*Supporter tree-planting in the park
Feb 26 63 seedlings donated [Horai Higashi Elementary School
*Graduation commemorative tree planting
Mar 13 70 seedlings donated to Sengen Shrine in Kanazawa-cho, Toyokawa City
*Tree planting in the precincts of the shrine
Mar 16 43 seedlings donated to NPO Misono Yume Mura Koshitai
*Tree-planting at the Oomurasaki Butterfly Dance Village
Mar 28 12 seedlings donated to the Ishihara Forest Road Council in Okazaki City
*Tree planting for tree spawning of tree frogs
Apr 2 220 seedlings donated to Yoshikawa, Shinshiro City
*Forest tree planting
Apr 7 7 seedlings donated to Nakamarket, Shinshiro City [Tsushima Shrine]
*Tree planting in the precincts of the shrine
Apr 11 70 seedlings donated to Kanazawa-cho, Toyokawa City 【Osaka Shrine】
*Tree planting in the precincts of the shrine
Apr 15 230 seedlings donated to (NPO) Donguri Mongori
*Tree-planting seedlings
Apr 15 200 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongoli (NPO)
*Tree-planting at Expo 2005 Aichi, Japa
Apr 23 20 seedlings donated to Tominaga Shrine in Nagashino-cho, Shinshiro City
*Tominaga Shrine's Chinju no Mori tree-planting
May 3 5 seedlings donated to Higashimikawa Furusato Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Tree planting in the park
May 5 1,389 seedlings donated to Aichi Prefectural 【Higashimikawa Furusato Park】
*Distribution of greening trees
May 5 332 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 2 385 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 2 40 seedlings donated to Higashimikawa Furusato Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 10 360 seedlings donated to Horai Higashi Elementary School in Shinshiro City
*Pot seedling making class
Jun 10 30 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Toei Town Water Source Forest Tree Planting
Jun 11 190 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 14 54 seedlings donated to Higashimikawa Furusato Park in Aichi Pref
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 14 48 saplings donated to Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 14 130 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Jun 28 160 seedlings donated to (NPO) Jomon Gakko (Hamamatsu City)
*Tree-planting in the tidebreak forest
Jul 8 Donated 48 saplings to Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park
*Distribution of greening trees
Jul 8 130 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Greening tree distribution
Jul 8 54 seedlings donated to Higashimikawa Furusato Park, Aichi Pref
*Distribution of greening trees
Jul 16 170 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Miyagi Prefecture, Iwanuma City [Millennium Hill of Hope] For tree planting
Aug 6 241 seedlings donated to local residents
*Distribution of greening trees
Sep 15 300 seedlings donated to (NPO) Donguri Mongori
*Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan [Ghibli Park, Witches' Valley area] Tree planting
Sep 19 50 seedlings donated to Kanazawa-cho, Toyokawa City [Osaka Shrine]
*Tree planting in the precincts of the shrine
Sep 24 305 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park [Ghibli Park, Witches' Valley area] Tree-planting
Sep 29 140 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongoli (NPO)
*Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park [Ghibli Park, Witches' Valley Area] Tree-planting
Oct 15 210 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Greening tree distribution
Oct 21 180 seedlings donated to Aichi Prefectural Shinshiro General Park
*Distribution of greening tree
Oct 24 2,040 seedlings donated to Higashimikawa Furusato Park, Aichi Pref
*Greening trees were distributed.
Oct 30 650 seedlings donated to Aichi Biodiversity Strategy 2030
*Shinshiro Shitara Ecosystem NW tree planting
Oct 31 320 seedlings donated to Aichi Prefectural Shinshiro General Park
*Distribution of greening trees
Nov 4 316 saplings donated to Aichi Prefectural Shinshiro General Park
*Distribution of greening tree
Nov 15 75 seedlings donated to Tominaga Shrine in Nakamachi, Shinshiro City
*Tree planting at Shinshin-no-mori (Shrine Forest)
Nov 15 40 seedlings donated to Kanazawa-cho, Toyokawa City [Osaka Shrine]
*Tree planting at shrine forest
Nov 20 30 seedlings donated to Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park
*Tree planting in the park
Nov 24 210 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture 【Forest of Water Source】Tree planting
Nov 24 100 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongoli (NPO)
*Forest flower garden at Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan [Forest floor flower garden] tree-planting
Nov 30 80 seedlings donated to Donguri Mongori (NPO)
*Toei Town 【Forest of Water Source】Tree planting
Dec 3 80 seedlings donated to (NPO) Donguri Mongori
*Toei Town [Suigen no Mori] tree planting
Dec 4 21 seedlings donated to Okazaki City [Ishihara Forest Road Council]
*Tree planting around the biotope
Dec 6 1,080 seedlings donated to Shinshiro General Park in Aichi Prefecture
*Distribution of greening trees
Dec 18 40 seedlings donated to Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park
*Tree planting in the park

Collaboration with another company, Autobacs

In cooperation with Autobacs, we provide seedlings free of charge to local residents to familiarize them with trees.

Jun 241 seedlings donated to Autobacs Toyohashi Store
Jun 35 seedlings donated to Autobacs Toyokawa store
Jul 80 seedlings donated to Autobacs Okazaki store
Jul 164 seedlings donated to Autobacs Toyohashi store
Jul 105 seedlings donated to Autobacs Toyokawa store
Sep 120 seedlings donated to Autobacs Toyohashi store

In FY2021, we provided 12,549 seedlings and participated in tree-planting volunteer activities 11 times with 23 volunteers in consideration of social distance due to the effect of the COVID-19 voluntary restraint.

Shinshiro Shitara Network Council: Support for bus tours to experience tree planting

Shinshiro Shitara Network Council: Support for bus tours to experience tree planting

Biodiversity protection activities

Our plants use a lot of river water to produce tires. We have been asking ourselves, "Is it enough for us to just receive water resources from nature? What can we do about it? With this in mind, we started biodiversity conservation activities focusing on water in 2012, and next year will mark the 10th year since then.
As for activities in FY2021, as in FY2020, activities were restricted due to the impact of COVID-19.
We will continue to collaborate with the government, universities, NPOs, and other companies by interacting with the Yotsuya Senmaida Preservation Society, one of our activity sites, and participating in the Shinshiro Shitara Ecosystem Network Council promoted by Aichi Prefecture. Yokohama Rubber's Shinshiro Plant will continue to contribute to biodiversity in the Shinshiro Shitara area by providing and planting broadleaf trees and seedlings grown from local seeds through the Forever Forest activities.

Activity site>Shinshiro Plant Biotope

Activity site>Shinshiro Plant Biotope

Activity site> Noda River

Activity site> Kuroda River

Activity site>Yotsuya Senmaida

Relationship with local societies

The Shinshiro Clean Festa hosted by Shinshiro City and various other events, including a round-table meeting for wardens and environmental monitors in the area surrounding the plant, have been cancelled for FY2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. In addition, the All Japan Rally Championships: Shinshiro Rally will be held without spectators, as it was last year.