Yushiro Begins Using 100% Renewable Energy Electricity at its Nagoya Branch and Hamamatsu Sales Office
Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. announced that starting April 2026, its Nagoya and Hamamatsu locations will operate on 100% renewable energy provided by Sinanen Co., Ltd., aiming for an annual CO2 reduction of 448 tons.
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Starting April 2026, Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Masanori Arisaka; hereinafter 'Yushiro') will begin using electricity with an effective renewable energy ratio of 100% at its Nagoya branch and Hamamatsu sales office. This electricity is supplied by Sinanen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Nobuhiro Nakagawa), an energy solutions provider and subsidiary of Sinanen Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Taro Nakagomi), which provides comprehensive services for energy, housing, and daily life.
## Regarding the Use of 100% Renewable Energy Electricity
Based on the Yushiro Group's Basic Sustainability Policy, Yushiro is advancing sustainability initiatives to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
To further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Yushiro has been receiving and using 100% renewable energy-derived electricity supplied by Sinanen Co., Ltd. at its Kanagawa Technical Center since April 2025. Now, starting in April 2026, Yushiro has decided to use 100% renewable energy electricity supplied by the same company at its Nagoya branch and Hamamatsu sales office as well. With the introduction of this 100% effective renewable energy, the annual greenhouse gas emission reduction effect, including non-fossil certificates, is expected to reach approximately 448 tons across the entire Yushiro organization.
## Further Contribution to Decarbonization by Participating in the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project'
Yushiro will participate in the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project' developed by Sinanen, contributing to decarbonization and global environmental conservation.
For a sustainable future, Sinanen operates the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project,' which protects the richness of the sea and forests by having customers use clean energy, actively engaging in nature-nurturing activities in collaboration with various organizations. Furthermore, the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project' achieves carbon negativity not only by reducing CO2 emissions but also by undertaking environmental conservation activities.
## About Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1944, Yushiro is a manufacturer of metalworking fluids (cutting fluids, rolling oils, drawing oils, pressing oils, die-casting release agents, rust-preventive oils, cleaning agents, etc.) and building maintenance products (floor maintenance waxes, strippers, cleaning agents, etc.). Upholding the corporate philosophy 'The Shared Path' since its founding, the company stays close to the issues its customers face, contributing to the development of industry and society by proposing and providing solutions.
## About the Yushiro Group's Basic Sustainability Policy
'The Shared Path' is the corporate philosophy held since the founding of the Yushiro Group. It represents Yushiro's intention to coexist and build deep relationships of trust with customers, business partners, local communities, shareholders, employees, and their families. Through this philosophy, we aim to simultaneously contribute to a sustainable society through our business and enhance our own medium- to long-term corporate value.
【Together with the Environment】
- Contribution to carbon neutrality
- Creation of comfortable and safe spaces
【Together with Society and People】
- Provision of safe, secure, and sustainable products and services
- Social contribution through manufacturing
- Promoting diverse work styles for diverse employees
## Regarding the Use of 100% Renewable Energy Electricity
Based on the Yushiro Group's Basic Sustainability Policy, Yushiro is advancing sustainability initiatives to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
To further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Yushiro has been receiving and using 100% renewable energy-derived electricity supplied by Sinanen Co., Ltd. at its Kanagawa Technical Center since April 2025. Now, starting in April 2026, Yushiro has decided to use 100% renewable energy electricity supplied by the same company at its Nagoya branch and Hamamatsu sales office as well. With the introduction of this 100% effective renewable energy, the annual greenhouse gas emission reduction effect, including non-fossil certificates, is expected to reach approximately 448 tons across the entire Yushiro organization.
## Further Contribution to Decarbonization by Participating in the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project'
Yushiro will participate in the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project' developed by Sinanen, contributing to decarbonization and global environmental conservation.
For a sustainable future, Sinanen operates the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project,' which protects the richness of the sea and forests by having customers use clean energy, actively engaging in nature-nurturing activities in collaboration with various organizations. Furthermore, the 'Sinanen Akari no Mori Project' achieves carbon negativity not only by reducing CO2 emissions but also by undertaking environmental conservation activities.
## About Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1944, Yushiro is a manufacturer of metalworking fluids (cutting fluids, rolling oils, drawing oils, pressing oils, die-casting release agents, rust-preventive oils, cleaning agents, etc.) and building maintenance products (floor maintenance waxes, strippers, cleaning agents, etc.). Upholding the corporate philosophy 'The Shared Path' since its founding, the company stays close to the issues its customers face, contributing to the development of industry and society by proposing and providing solutions.
## About the Yushiro Group's Basic Sustainability Policy
'The Shared Path' is the corporate philosophy held since the founding of the Yushiro Group. It represents Yushiro's intention to coexist and build deep relationships of trust with customers, business partners, local communities, shareholders, employees, and their families. Through this philosophy, we aim to simultaneously contribute to a sustainable society through our business and enhance our own medium- to long-term corporate value.
【Together with the Environment】
- Contribution to carbon neutrality
- Creation of comfortable and safe spaces
【Together with Society and People】
- Provision of safe, secure, and sustainable products and services
- Social contribution through manufacturing
- Promoting diverse work styles for diverse employees