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Pursuing
an Environmental Management System Based on International Standards
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Environmental protection is a crucial
management issue at Chugoku Electric. We have formulated an Environmental
Action Plan, which is being pursued companywide and incorporates our
Basic Environmental Policy. In April 2001, we configured and began
operations of a companywide environmental management system based
on ISO 14001 international standards for environmental management
and headed by Chugoku Electric’s president. To further enhance this
system, we are seeking ISO 14001 certification for our model offices.
In addition, we are promoting environmental communication, for example,
through thirdparty evaluations of our activities by the Environmental
Discussion Group, which was established in April 2002 comprising members
form regional educational institutions, official organizations, and
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Wide-Ranging
Environmental Activities
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In its environmental activities,
Chugoku Electric focuses on specific themes, including response to
global and regional environmental problems, conserving resources and
recycling, and developing and adopting new technologies. We have set
specific targets for each theme to be achieved by the close of fiscal
2011.
To respond to global environmental problems by cutting emissions of
carbon dioxide, we are promoting nuclear power generation and thermal
power plants that adopt generation methods with high heat efficiency.
We are also raising the efficiency of power plant facilities, and
effectively using hydroelectric power, while reducing power losses
from electricity transmission and distribution. Internationally, we
are participating in the Prototype Carbon Fund proposed by the World
Bank and in an afforestation project in Australia.
The Newly Planted Eucalyptus Globulus |
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In terms of the regional environment, we have long pursued research
to develop technologies that cut emissions of substances thought to
cause acid rain, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides. As a result,
we boast worldclass technologies that remove sulfur and nitrates from
emissions at thermal power plants. In constructing, maintaining, and
managing electricity transmission and distribution facilities, we
ensure that our facilities do not harm local environments or urban
landscapes by using facility layouts and taking other measures to
harmonize with the environment.
Chugoku Electric endeavors to reduce and recycle industrial waste.
We are striving to use coal ash more efficiently. In addition to starting
production of our Hi Beeds ocean sand substitute material for use
in coastal construction projects, we commercialized our Geo Seed soil-improving
material and NA-Crete (Neo Ash-Crete), a new type of concrete.
We estblished EnerGia Eco Materia Company, Incorporated in April 2003, and trasferred the business of making practical use of coal ash - a by-product of coal-fired thermal generation as well as processing and marketing powdered limestone used for desulfurization at thermal power stations to the company.
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NA-Crete |
| Ootake Area Landfill Work
Second Construction Work (Hiroshima Prefecture) |
One of the Largest in the
World. An 80 Ton Shore Block |
In new technology development, to promote natural energy sources offering
the superb environmental feature of zero carbon dioxide emissions
during power generation, we are implementing practical tests related
to solar and wind power generation. We are also procuring electricity
provided by new energy sources, including waste, solar, and wind power
generation. In October 2000, we cooperated in the establishment of
the Green Power Fund, which collects donations for the construction
of solar and wind power facilities, thereby encouraging community
participation in the expansion of natural energy sources.
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Solar Power Generation
(Hiroshima Kouiki Park) |
Photovoltaic Power Generation Panel
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