PlanetFlags/HumanFlags
-Products Contributing to the Environment and/or Human Life-
The Nitto Group has come up with a new recognition scheme for products that are friendly to the environment and human life. We showcase the positive contributions that our products and services make for planet Earth and human life and recognize those with a particularly high level of contributions by attaching “PlanetFlags” or “HumanFlags,” in an effort to embody our approach to the material issues for sustainability.
Background/Objectives
Placing ESG at the core of our management, the Nitto Group secures an “essential” position for all of its products, with the assumption that they all have something to offer to the global environment and human society.
The PlanetFlags/HumanFlags recognition scheme is our attempt to put into practice measures for material issues for sustainability (materiality). Under the scheme, the Nitto Group’s products are assessed according to our unique standards from the two perspectives of contributions to the environment and humanity. Products that are recognized as making particularly significant contributions are certified as either a PlanetFlags product or a HumanFlags product.
These recognition standards are also reflected in the selection of future projects in the development process. By allocating our R&D resources preferentially to products that are expected to receive recognition as PlanetFlags/HumanFlags, we will advance our efforts to simultaneously solve social issues and create economic value through business.
Recognition Standards
PlanetFlags/HumanFlags are judged based on the following criteria: the level of problem solving, the necessity, leading and the voice of empathy.
Screening and Recognition Process
PlanetFlags and HumanFlags products are certified once a year after the following internal recognition process:
PlanetFlags/HumanFlags Certified Products
Some of the Nitto Group's newly certified PlanetFlags/HumanFlags products are introduced below.
PlanetFlags Currently 9 products certified
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Providing nature-positive products
New recognition
Recycle PET adhesive tapes
Environmentally friendly product packaging/Accelerate decarbonization efforts
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Recycled PET printed tapes for packaging
▼ Impact on society
- Life cycle CO2 emissions: -56%
- Using recycled PET for material circulation
New recognition
Energy-saving RO membranes for wastewater treatment
Expanded membrane area realizing higher efficiency and energy conservation
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Providing nature-positive products
RO membranes for wastewater treatment
▼ Impact on society
- CO2 emissions from wastewater treatment: -24%
- Contribution to water resource recycling and energy conservation by efficiently reusing wastewater
New recognition
Long-life NF membranes
Wide flow channels that prevent foulant clogging, ensuring high efficiency and long life
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Nanofiltration (NF) membranes for offshore oil wells
▼ Impact on society
- Total waste disposed of : -33%
- Contribution to water resource and conservation and reduced environmental impacts by lower frequency of cleaning and replacement
New recognition
COLOCOLO™ eco
Proactively use eco-friendly materials/Designed to reduce trash
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Eco-friendly COLOCOLO™
▼ Impact on society
- Life cycle CO2 emissions: -17%
- Eco-friendly adhesives, recycled paper, and ink contribute to resource recycling
※We contribute to forest maintenance by donating a part of our sales to the Green Fund.
New recognition
Polarizers with OCA
Help reduce environmental impact and shorten customer processes
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Polarizers combined with optically clear adhesive (OCA)
▼ Impact on society
- Life cycle CO2 emissions: -13%
- Total waste disposed of: -50%
New recognition
Sub-gasket products for fuel cells of commercial vehicles
Adhere to hard-to-bond adherends, meet future demand for high stability and long-life
Providing solutions for decarbonization
and material-circulation solution
Adhesive sheets for sealing fuel cells of commercial vehicles
▼ Impact on society
- Total waste disposed of: -20%
- Contribute to realization of a hydrogen society and reduction in CO2 emissions
Previous Certified Product
HumanFlags Currently 15 products certified
Providing products that promote
digital society
Providing products that support
sound and healthy life
Providing products that ensure
comfort and security of life
New recognition
Thermal conductivity insulation sheets for inverters
Combine insulation with thermal conductivity (normally trade-off) to contribute energy savings to home electronics
Providing products that ensure
comfort and security of life
Thermal conductivity insulation sheets for power modules as inverter
▼ Impact on society
- Solve energy supply issue
- Energy-saving air-conditioning to sustain comfort in living
New recognition
Highly durable polarizers for automobiles
High durability and wide viewing angles for enhanced automobile safety
Providing products that promote
digital society
Providing products that ensure
comfort and security of life
Highly durable polarizers for automotive displays
▼ Impact on society
- High durability for safe driving
- Wide viewing angles for multi-functional, large-sized displays
New recognition
LUCIACS™ for automotive displays
Enhances viewability of automotive displays
Providing products that promote
digital society
Providing products that ensure
comfort and security of life
Highly durable clear adhesive sheets for automotive displays
▼ Impact on society
- High durability for safe driving
- Prevent displays from changing colors due to high temperature for enhanced viewability
Previous Certified Product
