Expanding Social Contribution Activities Related to Biodiversity Conservation

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.

[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 were planted by 20 people, and the total number planted to date reached 500.  In FY2024, participants carried out prunning to promote healthy growth of the initially planted trees.  Six years after planting, they have grown to over two meters in height.

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

In Kakegawa City, 70 people (employees and their family members) participated in a parent-child walking recreation activity and tree-farming activity (which included putting mesh material around the seedings to protect them from wild animals).

[India] NSK Bearings India Private Ltd.

In June 2024, the company planted 100 trees on its premises to promote afforestation.

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

In FY2023, employees participated in a mangrove planting activity organized by the MM2100 Industrial Estate. The event saw the participation of 86 individuals from 37 companies, who together planted 20,818 trees across two hectares.

[Indonesia] PT. NSK Bearings Manufacturing Indonesia

In 2023, the company planted trees.

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

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

In September 2024, 300 employees participated in a tree planting activity together with 125 students and teachers from Ban Bung Toei School in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The school is located in one of Thailand’s major forest areas and is committed to environmental education.

[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.

[U.S.] NSK Americas, Inc.

NSK Americas distributed seeds of native pollinator plants to employees as a way to promote the growth and prevalence of native wildflowers in the community.

[Brazil] Suzano Plant, NSK Brasil Ltda

NSK Brasil planted native seedlings to mark Arbor Day (September 21) and also held an informational exhibit to convey the importance of environmental protection.

[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 Fujisawa. In FY2024, 80 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 FY2024, 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 FY2024, 21 people (employees from NSK Takasaki Plant, Haruna Plant, NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd. Soja Plant Soja Manufacturing Department, Soja Plant Akagi Manufacturing Department and NSK Steering & Control, Inc. and their family members) participated in selective thinning to address overcrowding and promote the growth of a healthy forest. This included removing poorly growing trees and pruning felled hinoki cypress trees.

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

In FY2023, about 15 employees again carried out a cleanup and planted trees within and around the plant premises.

[U.S.] Franklin Plant and Liberty Plant NSK Corporation, NSK Precision America, Inc.

As part of a biodiversity project in FY2023, employees participated in a cleanup activity in and around the facility grounds. Additionally, each employee was provided with a red oak sapling to plant at home, promoting personal tree-planting initiatives. 

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

As a part of the Great British Spring Clean, an environmental campaign in the U.K, the company conducted cleanup activities around the plant. 15 employee volunteers picked up 250-300 kg of garbage.

[Indonesia] PT. AKS Precision Ball Indonesia

As part of efforts to maintain the environment around the plant, 15 employees participated in a cleanup activity (mainly along a riverbank).  As a result of this effort, about 15 pieces of plastic waste were collected. 

[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 FY2024, about 30 people conducted a beach cleanup at Katase Nishihama Beach, Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture as part of Fujisawa City's Zero Waste Cleanup Campaign.

[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 FY2024, 101 people (employees and their family members) participated in collecting marine debris activities, and observing baby turtles and coastal plants.

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

In FY2024, about 40 people (employees and their family members) walked along the Tenryu River dried riverbed, collecting empty cans, plastic waste, and other litter, working up a sweat for environmental beautification.

[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 FY2024, activities continued with members of the Hanyu City Waterwheel Plant Preservation Society.