Message from the President and CEO

In the tropical islands, you can see the blue sky above you and the birds flying gracefully. A variety of tropical fishes are swimming around the coral reefs. However, the paradise-like tropical island nations are now facing the risk of submergence due to an impact of the rising sea level caused by global warming. Is this the responsibility of the tropical islanders?

It is fair to say that greenhouse gas emissions correlate with an increase in population. Those living in material abundance are emitting more greenhouse gases. All the more for that, we have been working to realize a decarbonized society in order to protect a global environment. It must be realized for the tropical islanders, and for our descendants. The decarbonized society will not be realized without altruism.

Also, we have to popularize alternative energy, develop materials and products capable of reducing CO2 emissions, and build a circulation system designed to recycle carbon. Their realization needs cooperation beyond the boundaries of a nation, society and corporation. I believe that a competitive society called survival of the fittest will end, moving toward a symbiotic society common to altruism.

As the first step to contribute to a global environment, we newly constructed a future-oriented warehouse in Sabae, Fukui this spring. Installing solar panels on the rooftop and introducing large storage batteries, it is operated 100% by renewable energy day and night regardless of emergency. Unmanned automatic robots are running in the warehouse. Cargos are picked up at night to reduce truck drivers’ waiting time next day. Also, it is designed to deal with any severe natural disasters to ensure the last one mile to the customers.

Kowa Emori has corporate philosophy to exist for happiness of stakeholders. With altruism, we have been making efforts to achieve the symbiotic society. Playing a role in creating a new value in a variety of business activities centering around “health and environment” promoted by Kowa Group, we will realize local decarbonization in the “Chemicals”, “Green-Tech” and “Electronics” fields to make global contribution from here, Fukui.

July 2024
Kowa Emori Company, Ltd.
President and CEO

Ohide IWASA