Conservation of Biodiversity

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Guidelines Related to Conservation of Biodiversity

The Koki Holdings Group is committed to conserving biodiversity in accordance with the following guidelines:

Aichi Targets Action Guideline
Target 1 Heightened awareness People are aware of the value of biodiversity and the steps they can take. Member companies will provide employee education on biodiversity wherever possible to ensure widespread recognition of the importance of biodiversity.
Member companies will contribute to public awareness of information on conservation activities through joint efforts with other stakeholders.
Target 4 Sustainable production and consumption All stakeholders implement plans for sustainable production and consumption Member companies will conduct the following activities in their production activities and supply chains at each life-cycle stage wherever possible to achieve sustainable consumption and production.
■ Promotion of actions according to the plan towards a low-carbon society
・ Continuous efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in the production process
・ The provision of products and services that contribute to achieving a low-carbon society
■ Promotion of actions according to the voluntary environmental action plan (establishment of a sound recycling-based society)
・ Reduction of final disposal volumes
・ The 3R activities (Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle)
■ Promotion of actions directly contributing to biodiversity conservation
・ Procurement of biodiversity-friendly materials, etc.
Target 5 Habitat loss halved or reduced The rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is at least halved. Habitat degradation and fragmentation is significantly reduced. Wherever possible, member companies will take action and conduct biodiversity-friendly management of green spaces within their business premises, as well as promote the creation of ecosystem networks around business premises, to protect habitats and reduce habitat degradation and fragmentation.
Target 8 Pollution reduced from chemical substances Pollution from excess nutrients has been reduced to non-detrimental levels. Member companies will strive to achieve appropriate management of chemical substances from a global perspective and to reduce adverse effects on ecosystems wherever possible, thereby preventing degradation of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Target 9 Nonnative species Invasive species are controlled or eradicated. Member companies will work to eradicate invasive species, prevent the introduction of invasive species, and promote awareness-raising activities on the issue, particularly in the transportation of their products, as part of the management of green spaces within their business premises and in their social actions.
Target 11 Conservation of protected areas At least 17% of terrestrial areas and 10% of marine areas are set aside as conservation areas Wherever possible, member companies will conduct biodiversity-friendly green space management which contributes to protected areas within their business premises and on land owned by their companies, as well as conduct conservation activities in protected areas outside their company premises, to expand protected areas that are important to biodiversity.
Target 14 Ecosystem services Ecosystems that provide the blessings of nature are restored and safeguarded Member companies will conduct activities for conserving and restoring ecosystems wherever possible, so that ecosystem services can be used sustainably.
  • Excerpt from "Guidelines for Action by the Electrical and Electronic Industries concerning Biodiversity Conservation"

Nijyumaru Project: The project proposed by Japan Committee for IUCN (IUCN-J) to achieve the Aichi Targets set in the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10).

Nijyumaru declaration: Declaration and registration of activities to protect biodiversity as part of the Nijyumaru Project

      Aichi Target 1
Heightened awareness
Be aware of the value of biodiversity. Take steps with this awareness in mind.
Aichi Target 4
Sustainable production and consumption
Implement environmentally sustainable production and consumption.
Aichi Target 5
Habitat loss halved or reduced
Halve the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests. Bring it close to zero.
Aichi Target 8
Reduction in pollution due to chemical substances
Bring pollution from chemical substances and excess nutrients to levels that are not detrimental to biodiversity.
Aichi Target 9
Nonnative species
Control invasive species that are harmful to the environment.
Prevent their introduction.
Aichi Target 11
Conservation of protected areas
Conserve at least 17% of terrestrial areas and 10% of marine areas.
Aichi Target 14
Ecosystem services
Protect ecosystems so that the blessings of nature reach children and the poor.

Nijyumaru Project Registration Certificates

We excerpted 8 out of 20 Aichi Targets, and pledged the Nijyumaru declaration.


  • Certificate
    (Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.)

  • Certificate
    (Fujian Hikoki Co., Ltd.)

  • Certificate
    (Hikoki Power Tools India Private Ltd.)

Conservation of Green Spaces

  • We carefully manage green spaces at each of our offices. On the Katsuta Plant premises, we grow about 1,700 evergreen and deciduous trees, including 523 cherry trees, around the buildings while preserving natural forests that attract various insects, wild birds, and small animals. We also replace old trees with young trees as planned. In fiscal year 2020, we replanted 50 trees.

    Natural forest at Katsuta Plant

    Natural forest at Katsuta Plant

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

  • Target 14
    Ecosystem services

Undertaking of Vegetation Surveys

We’ve conducted nature conservation activities whatever possible such as management of trees and bird watching on our premises.
We recognize the significance of the "biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities" to further develop ourselves as a company, and promote them by establishing the "environmental policies" and the "guidelines related to conservation of biodiversity".
In the first stage, we conducted a vegetation survey of a natural forest and a nature conservation area within the premises of our plants. The survey revealed 52 kinds of plants at Katsuta Plant, and 20 at Sawa Plant.
We are committed to carrying out further field surveys and conservation activities.
We will also raise awareness of our employees, and participate in local environmental conservation activities.

  • Vegetation survey at Katsuta Plant

    Vegetation survey at Katsuta Plant

    Plants that grow in a natural forest at Katsuta Plant

    Plants that grow in a natural forest at Katsuta Plant

  • Vegetation survey at Sawa Plant

    Vegetation survey at Sawa Plant

    Plants that grow in a nature conservation area at Sawa Plant

    Plants that grow in a nature conservation area at Sawa Plant

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

  • Target 9
    Nonnative species

  • Target 11
    Conservation of protected areas

  • Target 14
    Ecosystem services

Investigation on Wild Bird Inhabitation

  • Since fiscal year 2012, we’ve investigated on wild bird inhabitation in the premises of Katsuta and Sawa Plants, and observed 28 kinds of wild birds including varied tits, azure-winged magpies, great spotted woodpeckers, willow tits, and green pheasants.
    We will also investigate the relationship between wild birds and trees.

  • Great spotted woodpecker (Katsuta Plant)

    Great spotted woodpecker (Katsuta Plant)

    Green pheasant (Sawa Plant)

    Green pheasant (Sawa Plant)

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 1
    Heightened awareness

  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

Control of Invasive Nonnative Species (Lanceleaf Tickseed)

  • In the City of Hitachinaka, there are many areas where lanceleaf tickseeds, which are invasive species, grow.
    Invasive species are species which have been introduced to areas outside their original habitats and threaten biodiversity as identified by the government. It is prohibited to grow, store, import, transport or raise them.
    We’ve participated in the extermination activity campaign of lanceleaf tickseeds hosted by the association aiming to improve the environment of Hitachinaka since fiscal year 2017. We will participate in extermination activities of invasive species wherever possible.

  • Extermination activity

    Extermination activity

    Exterminated lanceleaf tickseeds

    Exterminated lanceleaf tickseeds

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 1
    Heightened awareness

  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

  • Target 9
    Nonnative species

  • Target 11
    Conservation of protected areas

  • Target 14
    Ecosystem services

Third Volunteer Activity at Fujian Hikoki Co., Ltd. (HKF)

  • Fujian Hikoki Co., Ltd. (China) holds a volunteer activity every year. On October 25, 2017, 53 employees planted trees in Fuzhou, Fujian.
    We believe that every employee can raise environmental awareness through experience of environmental conservation, which also develops good teamwork among the department representatives.
    In the event, participants planted 106 native camellia trees under the theme of "improving environmental awareness and environmental conservation awareness through environmental activities".

  • Tree planting

    Tree planting

    (HKF) employees participating in the planting activity

    (HKF) employees participating in the planting activity

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 1
    Heightened awareness

  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

  • Target 11
    Conservation of protected areas

  • Target 14
    Ecosystem services

Seedling Planting by Hikoki Power Tools India Private Ltd. (HKI)

  • On June 29, 2016, all 53 employees at Hikoki Power Tools India Private Ltd. participated in a seedling planting activity held in Bangalore, south India.
    They planted 200 seedlings, and installed iron fences to protect them.
    The seedlings they planted were selected among native species in consideration for local biodiversity.

  • Tree planting

    Tree planting

    (HKI) employees participating in the planting activity

    (HKI) employees participating in the planting activity

Related Aichi Targets


  • Target 1
    Heightened awareness

  • Target 5
    Habitat loss halved or reduced

  • Target 11
    Conservation of protected areas

  • Target 14
    Ecosystem services