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IZUMI Co., Ltd.

IZUMI Co., Ltd. stands behind our “True Responsibility” in what we produce, as we meet the government’s Plastics Smart campaign through development of our Nano² Air Cell Mat air cell cushioning material

IZUMI Co., Ltd. specializes in the cushioning material. We manufacture, sell, and promote the Air Cell Mat cushioning material mainly in the automotive and mail order industries. In handling petroleum-derived products, we strive to be an environmentally conscious company as we are engaged in low-carbon and low-resource activities and management. We are committed to fulfilling our “True Responsibility” and pioneer the future of package cushioning materials.


Developing environmentally friendly sealed air cushioning materials We have independently developed materials for use in our bubble cushioning products, some of which include raw biomass materials derived from sugarcane. We are focused on improving our capabilities and creating eco-friendly cushioning materials. One way we're doing this is by using nanotechnology to make thinner films without sacrificing strength.

What we view as our “True Responsibility” IZUMI’s main product, our Air Cell Mat cushioning material, plays a major role in packaging and cushioning mainly in the automobile and mail-order industries.
Without a doubt, cushioning material’s true essence is found in its ability to protect goods.
IZUMI's Air Cell Mat is the culmination of the efforts of each and every one of our employees who continue to pursue our material’s true essence. However, there are customers for whom cushioning capabilities are not a priority. In addition to being a manufacturer of the Air Cell Mat, we handle a variety of products as a trading company specializing in cushioning and packaging materials.
This allows us to offer a wide range of options to our customers. We believe that it is important to be able to explain our environmental efforts to our clients. Our concept of 'True Responsibility' extends beyond just promoting our own products. It involves understanding and addressing our customers' needs, even if it means recommending products that aren't our own.

Various Certifications and 3R Activities IZUMI has acquired ISO14001 certification for our quality and environmental efforts. All of our Air Cell Mats are certified to be free of hazardous substances or meet or exceed the standards set by the European Union (EU) and other countries. We have received the following certifications:
・ICP Data
・Certificate of Non-Use of ROHS Controlled Substances
・Certificate of Non-Use of Substances Regulated by REACH SVHC We also engage in 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) activities. In order to maintain the transparency of our Air Cell Mats, we do not use any recycled raw materials from other companies. This guarantees the quality of our products, while also preventing hazardous substances from mixing with our products. Thus, we can carry out our 3R activities in a more environmentally friendly manner. We are also a certified supplier under Sony Corporation's Green Partner Environmental Quality Approval System. Environmental Efforts In our polyethylene cushioning material manufacturing and processing business, we have established an environmental policy to actively address and improve global environmental conservation through our corporate philosophy of "Wrapping Up Trust for People, the Environment, and the Future." We are actively reducing CO2 emissions through our participation in the Japanese Ministry of the Environment's Plastics Smart campaign. Our contribution includes the development of Nano² Air Cell Mat, a cushioning material designed to decrease environmental impact. Additionally, we established multiple distribution centers to enhance transportation efficiency and implemented solar power generation.

Production Examples

  • Nano² Air Cell Mat

    This environmentally friendly bubble cushioning material is made with 28% less polyethylene resin than conventional products, containing 30% or more biomass plastic. Using plastic material made from sugarcane-derived biomass resources, this wholly unique product is certified by the Japan BioPlastics Association. Application of nanotechnology results in films that are stronger yet thinner, decreasing the amount of raw material used while reducing both carbon dioxide emissions and waste.

  • Eco-Pack Mail

    Unique and unmatched by any other product, Eco-Pack Mail is a separable cushioned envelope using the Air Cell Mat that generates no harmful gasses when burned. As the Air Cell Mat lining is bonded to the paper envelope with heat only, it is easy to separate from the paper. This highly functional product offers mail-order sales and logistics superior packing efficiency and lower shipping costs. Along with sales from our standard inventory of eight sizes in two colors—yellow and white—we also handle customized printing in small lots. Our product line also includes the Eco Pack Slim, the Eco Pack Wide gusseted envelope, the Air Cell delivery bag with Air Cell Mat lining, and the inexpensive Anchor Mail imported cushioned envelope.

  • Thermal Air Cell

    This product is made by adding a weatherproofing agent to the air cell cushioning material, enabling it withstand use as heat insulation sheets inside polytunnels (vinyl greenhouses). For winter days when heaters may be required to maintain temperatures inside the greenhouse, the use of thermal air cell as an interior lining for the greenhouse helps retain heat, thus cutting fuel costs and reducing CO2 emissions due to its excellent thermal properties. It is also highly transparent and features superior physical strength in comparison with competitors' products.

  • SPL-500

    Using a special compound of polyethylene and other plastics, we have developed a singular cushioning material with air cells that rarely collapse. Items conventionally shipped in specifications requiring two packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes with plastic bags or decorative gift boxes with cushioning materials, can now be shipped using a single package, thereby reducing time in operations, material costs, and shipping expenses. The material can be used not only for automobile components and steel products, but also as a substitute for cardboard and plastic cardboard.

  • Uruou

    This patented moist and insulated concrete curing sheet was jointly developed with Taikei Construction Co., Ltd.
    [Registration Number: CB-180004-VE under the New Technology Information System (NETIS)]
    The manufacturing process creates a zigzag pattern integrating non-woven water-absorbing fabric and film-laminated air cell mat, enabling construction of high-quality concrete structures with greater labor savings and lower costs. The curing sheet is environmentally friendly.

Company Profile

Company Name IZUMI Co., Ltd.
Founded 1976
Capital 10 million yen
Head Office 2-5 Kinjo 4-chome, Kita-ku, Nagoya, 462-0847 Japan
Representative Yoshihiro Ito, President
Number of Employees 140
Business Activities
  • Manufacture and sales of air cell mat (bubble cushioning material)
  • Sales of other packing products and polishing products

Responding to climate change

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Acquisition of the Science Based Targets (SBT) certification for Small and medium-sized enterprises

【Contents of reduction target】


・Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2  by 46% compared to 2019 by 2030


・Identify and reduce Scope 3 emissions


* The above targets are approved at the most ambitious 1.5°C level that can be approved under the current process.

Base year GHG inventory

GHG emissions of the base year are as follows.

Base year: 2019

・Scope1：35.5 t-CO2

・Scope2：1722.4 t-CO2

●SCOPE3：12268.7 t-CO2

category1 [Purchased goods and services]：6533.3 t-CO2

category2 [Capital goods]：287.1 t-CO2

category3 [Fuel- and energy-related activities]：284.3 t-CO2

category4 [Upstream transportation and distribution]：2165.4 t-CO2

category5 [Waste generated in operations]：93.3 t-CO2

category6 [Business travel]：28.2 t-CO2

category12 [End-of-life treatment of sold products]：2877.1 t-CO2


Analysis of risks and opportunities stemming from future climate change


We have analyzed the following risks and corresponding opportunities associated with future climate change scenarios.


【Risks】


・Cost increases from more frequent installation and replacement of equipment due to low-carbon technologies becoming more advanced.


・An accelerated shift away from plastics caused by change in consumer attitudes


・Delays in procurement and delivery caused by logistics stoppages due to urban flooding, etc.


【Opportunities】


・More customers becoming aware of climate change risks, making it easier to promote our environmentally friendly products.


・Increased demand for lighter loads in the transportation sector increasing demand for environmentally friendly products.


・Raising awareness of the need to reduce environmental impact within the company by working on SBT(science-Based-Targets)-level targets, leading to cost cut through efforts for reducing CO2 emissions


・Promoting internal environmental initiatives resonating with the youth to the securing of promising human resources and increasing our corporate value.


Interview

Background on Participation in this Project

We have been working on environmental issues since early in our company’s history, including developing cushioning material mixed with biomass plastic to reduce our environmental impact. We participated in this project in order to further accelerate our efforts toward carbon neutrality and to provide thorough information discovery for our clients.

Findings and impressions after participating

We have been working on calculating our greenhouse gas emissions within our company, but there were some unclear elements in the calculations that gave us pause. Through this project we were able to get advice from experts, and we were able to resolve these questions one by one, which was a great achievement. From outside experts we gained accurate data conforming to international carbon neutrality standards, which will give us momentum for promoting our company going forward.

Future proposals from our company

Our products are widely used in transportation, mainly by mail-order businesses and manufacturing companies. While the materials we use are highly convenient, they are also dependent on petroleum-derived raw materials. Against this backdrop, we have been asked by some of our client companies to provide information on our environmental efforts. Now that we have been able to accurately calculate our greenhouse gas emissions, we can confidently disclose this information to our customers. We are actively working on the issue of carbon neutrality, and through the information we have gained through this project, we will accelerate our environmental efforts and waste reduction. We would like to differentiate ourselves from our competitors through detailed information disclosure and become the company of choice for our customers.