Expanding Social Contribution Activities Related to Biodiversity Conservation

Initiatives

Protecting Endangered Species on the Premises of Our Sites

The NSK Group continues to protect endangered species within our own premises.

[Fukushima in Japan] Fukushima Plant: Wild grey-headed lapwings^*1

*1 Class IB endangered species on the Fukushima Red List.

[Kanagawa in Japan] Kirihara Precision Machinery Plant: Golden orchids^*2

*2 Class II endangered species on the Ministry of Environment Red List and Class II endangered species on the Kanagawa Prefecture Red List.

Tree Planting and Donation of Seedlings

[Fukushima in Japan] Fukushima Plant

Since FY2018, the Fukushima Plant, working together with town residents and local government officials, has planted Edohigan cherry trees in the Tanagura town covenant forest. In FY2023, 270 Edohigan cherry trees were planted by 20 people.

[Shizuoka in Japan] NSK-Warner K.K., Chitose Sangyo Co., Ltd.

In Kakegawa City, 62 people (employees and their family members) participated in a parent-child walking recreation activity and tree-farming activity.

[India] RANE NSK Steering Systems Private Ltd.

In June 2023, 610 employees planted trees to promote greening.

[India] NSK Bearings India Private Ltd.

In June 2023, the company planted 70 trees on its premises to promote afforestation.

[Indonesia] PT.AKS Precision Ball Indonesia, PT.NSK-Warner Indonesia

In 2023, the company planted mangroves.

[Indonesia] PT. NSK Bearings Manufacturing Indonesia

In 2023, the company planted trees.

[Thailand] NSK Bearings Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

In June 2023, the company participated in a tree-planting activity at the Amata City Industrial Estate.

[Thailand] NSK Bearings Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

In June 2023, the company opened a seedling nursery to provide seedlings to employees and suppliers.

[Thailand] Siam NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd.

In FY2022, the company conducted mangrove planting along with cleaning and beautification activities.

[Canada] NSK Canada Inc.

NSK Canada held an Earth Day event, where the company distributed starter kits containing flower seeds and planters for employees to plant at home.

Preservation of Satoyama Forest Areas and Nature Observation Workshops

[Kanagawa in Japan] Five sites in Fujisawa area

Since FY2015, employees and their family members from five sites in the Fujisawa area (Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa Technology Center, Kirihara Precision Machinery Plant, Fujisawa Plant NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd., and AKS East Japan Co., Ltd.) have participated in observation workshops and green conservation activities twice a year in specially designated green conservation areas. In FY2023, 90 people participated in the activities.

[Shiga in Japan] Ishibe Plant

Since FY2018, the Ishibe Plant has taken part in tree-planting and grass-cutting activities under the supervision of Shiga Prefecture and Konan City, with guidance from the local forestry association, with which an agreement has been signed. In FY2023, 21 people worked to remove weeds and other vegetation around the planted trees to ensure their healthy growth.

[Gunma in Japan] Five sites in Gunma area

Since FY2015, five sites in the Gunma area have been engaged in satoyama conservation activities at the NSK Gunma Future Forest in Gunma Prefecture. In FY2023, 25 people (employees from NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd. Soja Plant Soja Manufacturing Department, Soja Plant Akagi Manufacturing Department, NSK Takasaki Plant, Haruna Plant, and NSK Steering & Control Co., Ltd., and their family members) participated in forest volunteer activities such as thinning and pruning hinoki cypress branches from thinned trees to create an environment conducive to the growth and habitation of various plants and animals.

Community Cleanup, Beautification Activities, and Marine Plastic Reduction Activities

[U.S.] Clarinda Plant NSK Corporation, NSK-AKS Precision Ball Company

In FY2022, the company again conducted a cleanup outside the plant building.

[U.S.] Franklin plant, NSK Corporation

In FY2022, about 20 employees again carried out a cleanup and planted trees within and around the plant premises.

[U.S.] NSK Precision America, Inc.

In FY2022, 10 employees again carried out a cleanup and tree planting on the premises. While cleaning, they surprisingly discovered a goose nest and eggs! Employees were alerted to be cautious.

[U.K.] Newark Plant, NSK Bearings Europe Ltd.

The company conducts beautification activities in parks and rivers around the plant. In FY2022, about 10 employees picked up approximately 100 kg of garbage.

[South Korea] Changwon Plant, NSK Korea Co., Ltd.

Once every quarter, employees engage in cleanup activities at the plant and its surroundings.

[Kanagawa in Japan] Kirihara Precision Machinery Plant, Fujisawa Plant Kirihara, Fujisawa Plant NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd.

In FY2023, about 60 people conducted a beach cleanup at Katase Nishihama Beach, Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture.

[Shizuoka in Japan] NSK-Warner K.K., Chitose Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Since FY2020, these companies have conducted dune protection activities and hands-on learning along the Enshu-nada Coast at Nakatajima Sand Dunes, Hamamatsu City, under the guidance of an NPO. In FY2023, 95 people (employees and their family members) participated in collecting marine debris, dune restoration activities, and observing baby turtles and coastal plants.

[Nagano in Japan] NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd. (Nagano)

In FY2023, about 40 people walked along the Tenryu River dried riverbed, collecting empty cans, plastic waste, and other litter, working up a sweat for environmental beautification.

Efforts to Remove Specific Invasive Species

[Saitama in Japan] Saitama Plant

Since FY2016, the Saitama Plant have been working to protect the native habitat of the waterwheel plant (Aldrovanda vesiculosa), a protected species, in Houzoji Marsh under the guidance of Hanyu City officials and an NPO. In FY2023, activities continued with members of the Hanyu City Waterwheel Plant Preservation Society.