Workplaces Surrounded by Greenery and an Abundance of Nature
Basic Stance
Biodiversity refers to the rich individuality of all living things on earth and the connection between various life forms. As our way of living and DENSO’s business activities are supported by the blessings of nature created from biodiversity, we believe it is important to promote business activities in a manner that strikes a balance with the conservation of biodiversity.
To that end, we are promoting the conservation of the natural environment, which creates biodiversity, through our business activities from such efforts as responding to climate change, preventing environmental pollution, alleviating resource depletion, and promoting resource recycling. At the same time, by educating itself on biodiversity and working together with local communities, DENSO is engaged in the maintenance and preservation of ecosystems. Moreover, we will continue to promote the creation of workplaces surrounded by greenery and an abundance of nature through tree planting and acquiring natural planting techniques* centered on saplings.
* Natural planting techniques involve creating and maintaining greenery while drawing on the diverse and abundant potential of nature.
Specific Initiatives
(1) Protecting Locally Endemic Biodiversity and Rare Animal and Plant Life at Work Sites
Our factories worldwide implement activities befitting regional characteristics to protect locally endemic biodiversity and rare animal and plant life that include monitoring, surveying and establishing bird sanctuaries.
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Eco Garden (DMUK: UK)
Since the Eco Garden opened in September 2011, it has provided a space for local people to engage in environmental activities, such as planting trees and setting up student-made bird nests. It is also a place where employees can come to relax and view a variety of wild animals.
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Wild Flower Garden (DMMI: United States)
DMMI established a Wildlife Conservation Committee in 1998. The company continues to carry out activities with regard to conserving rare plant species at the on-site Wild Flower Garden (approximately 400m2 ) and building nest boxes to support the breeding of bluebirds in the Muscicapidae family.
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Biotope (DENSO CORPORATION: Japan)
When Pseudorasbora pumila subsp., an endangered species of freshwater fish, was discovered in 1998, the Zenmyo Plant took the opportunity to build a biotope (approximately 3,000m2) and is now creating a mountain lowland ecosystem for spot-billed ducks. In addition, efforts are being made to breed killifish and bring back the local takanata butterfly at the Takatana Plant’s biotope (1,500m2 area), which was built with the cooperation of local elementary school students in 2004.
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Biotope (DNIN: India)
Since the Eco Park opened in 2004, every year senior management conducts environmental events and family days, and plants fruit trees and other medicinal plants with enployees' familiy. The garden also produces mulch, among other eco-friendly activities.
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| Work Site | Animals/Plants | Category |
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| Zenmyo Plant (Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture) |
Pseudorasbora pumila subsp. |
[CR: Critically Endangered] |
| Daian Plant (Inabe City, Mie Prefecture) |
Tanakia limbata |
[NT: Near Threatened] |
| Abashiri Test Center (Abashiri City, Hokkaido Prefecture) |
Hynobius retardatus |
[DD: Data Deficient Type 1] |
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Paeonia obovata |
[VU: Vulnerable II] |
(2) Creating Factories and Offices Surrounded by Greenery
In addition to creating working environments where employees can work comfortably and with enthusiasm, DENSO is aiming to enhance its employees’ awareness of the environment by having them gain experience with growing green curtains and learn about biodiversity and the cycles of nature.
In fiscal 2024, we have been promoting actions that encourage co-existence with nature, including having even more employees take on the challenge of growing green curtains from seeds cultivated by other employees.
Open-participation greenification activities at employee households (green curtains)
