Sustainability

HELLO! eco!

What is “HELLO! eco!”?

Our commitments originate from each individual’s determination to “start something good for ecology (eco)!” To maintain this determination on a perpetual basis, we have set “HELLO! eco!” as the slogan for our environmental activities.

“HELLO! eco!” Mark

HELLO! eco! logo

Products that have met the ecology standards that Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical has established will display the “HELLO! eco!” mark sequentially with an explanation in accordance with the Environmental Labeling Guidelines laid down by the Ministry of the Environment. The mark has been designed to represent each individual’s determination to “start something good for ecology!” with the box at the back symbolizing a patch and the “e” of “eco” showing a smile in a simple and positive manner.

We place the “HELLO! eco!” mark on any of the following products:

  1. Product with sachets or cases reduced in size compared with the reference product of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical
  2. Products made of raw materials (plant-derived materials, reused materials, etc.) which will contribute to reduction of environmental burden.
  3. Products which have achieved reduction of environmental burden through the product life cycle compared with the reference product of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical*.
    • * Reference product of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical: Conventional products or representative products of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical.

(E.g.) Product example with a reduced case size than the conventional product

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  • *We are placing the “HELLO! eco!” mark gradually on our products that satisfy Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical's ecology standards.
  • * We are also making the same efforts to reduce environmental impact for prescription drug.

Past Efforts to Reduce Environmental Impact

At Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, we strive to reduce environmental impact in our value chain, including R&D, production, logistics, and sales. We introduce the main initiatives that we have taken so far to reduce environmental impact.

Period
(Starting Year)
Description Effect
FY2011 Launch of our modal shift
(Replacement with means of product transportation with lower CO₂ emissions)
[FY2021 results] CO₂ emissions reduced by approximately 112 t compared to using land transportation only
FY2012 Reduction in material waste generated in the manufacturing process of MOHRUS Tapes L40 mg Reduction in the use of plastic by 35 t per year (compared with the period prior to the launch of this effort)
FY2015 Replacement of existing corporate sales vehicles with hybrid models (on a step-by-step basis) [As of February 2022] Hybrid models of all corporate sales vehicles: 90.7%
Launch of MOHRUS Paps XR, whose plaster was reduced by 70% in mass in comparison with MOHRUS Paps, as a result of product development Reduction in the use of plaster by 662 t per year (compared with the period prior to the launch)
FY2017 Optimization of a seasonal operation of air conditioner heat source equipment at a laboratory facility (Tosu) (reduction in the use of water resources) Reduction in the use of water resources by 25% (compared with the period prior to the launch of this effort)
Reduction in the size and weight of the packages for MOHRUS Tapes and other products Reduction in the use of paper and plastic by 210 t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)
FY2018 Replacement of a kerosene boiler with an electric water heater at a laboratory facility (Tsukuba) Reduction in the use of energy by 20% (compared with the period prior to the launch of this effort)
Reduction in the package size of Salonpas HOT by folding the patch agent into halves Reduction in the use of plastic by 17 t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)
FY2019 Suspension of air conditioning in the clean area at a laboratory facility (Tosu) at night Reduction in the use of energy by 3% (compared with the period prior to the launch of this effort)
Certification of the Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Museum as a ZEB [FY2022 results] Energy-saving rate based on the ZEB assessment standards: 114%
Reduction in the package sizes of Nobinobi Salonsip and Feitas Sip by folding their medicine bags Reduction in the use of paper by 5t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)
Launch of the sales of Nobinobi Salonsip F 10 pieces in medicine bags (adoption of a package-less design) Reduction in the use of paper by 8 t per year (compared with the period prior to the adoption of the package-less design)
Adoption of a capless system for Air Salonpas (on a step-by-step basis) Reduction in the use of plastic by 4 t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)
Launch of a joint energy project at the Utsunomiya Factory Reduction in the use of energy by 20% and generation of CO₂ emissions by 20%
(Reduction due to cooperation between three business entities)
FY2020 Reduction of the package sizes of Salonpas and MOHRUS Tapes (on a step-by-step basis) Reduction in the use of paper and plastic by 150 t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)
Digitization of paper brochures for prescription pharmaceutical products (on a step-by-step basis) Reduction in the use of paper by 10 t per year (compared with the period prior to the digitization)
Inhouse efforts to go paperless [FY2021 results] Reduction from FY2019 by approximately 33% in terms of monetary amount and by approximately 21% in terms of number of sheets
FY2021 Sales of Nobinobi Salonsip Fit 10 Patches in a new package(Poke-Sip) Reduction in the use of paper by 3 t per year
(compared with the conventional version*)
*Nobinobi Salonsip F 10 Patches
Digitization of package inserts for prescription pharmaceutical products Reduction in the use of paper by 75 t per year (compared with the period prior to the digitization)
FY2022 Addition of a new package (Poke-Sip) to the lineup
(1) Nobinobi Salonsip FH (HOT type) 10 Patches
(2) Nobinobi Salonsip Fα (Odorless type) 10 Patches
(3) Feitas Shippu 10 Patches
(4) Feitas Shippu Onkan 10 Patches
Reduction in the use of paper by 21 t per year (compared with a conventional product*)
*(1) Nobinobi Salonsip FH (FIT Onkan) 16 Patches
  (2) Nobinobi Salonsip Fα (FIT Odor-free) 16 Patches
  (3) Feitas Shippu 16 Patches
  (4) Feitas Shippu Onkan 16 Patches
Use of recycled PET (80%) and reduction in the use of plastic in the packaging of MOHRUS Tapes Reduction in the use of plastic by 36 t per year (compared with the period prior to the change)

For more information on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical’s environmental commitments, please see the link below.

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