The NSG Group will clarify the social value it offers and the challenges it faces in the flat glass business throughout its value chain.

Manufacturing of Glass

Development of Glass : Manufacturing Glass for Future Generations

If you try to conceive of buildings, vehicles or IT equipment without glass, you quickly realize the essential nature of glass. As a leading glass supplier, the NSG Group will continue to pursue cutting-edge technologies and the creation of safe, reliable and eco-friendly glass for the future.

Glass Raw Materials : Open and Fair Purchasing

Glass is made from natural materials, primarily silica, limestone and soda ash, which NSG Group not only purchases from suppliers in Japan, but also imports from overseas. In addition to the aforementioned materials, there are a number of other materials necessary for glass manufacturing. Based on its material procurement policy, the NSG Group maintains open and fair contact points.

Manufacturing of Glass : Socially and Environmentally Aware Glass Manufacturing

The NSG Group engages in glass manufacturing in 27 countries around the world. Glass manufacturing has an impact on the environment due to the high-temperature melting of the raw materials. Given this, the NSG Group strives to reduce the environmental burden of its operations through fuel switching and improved combustion technology, while proactively participating in social contribution activities around its plants.

Utilizing Glass

Architectural Glass : Playing a Central Role in Creating Sustainable Housing and Other Buildings

Through the promotion of heat-insulating, energy-saving double-glazed glass and vacuum glass, the NSG Group plays a key role in ensuring the reduction of CO₂ emissions while working to achieve security, safety and comfort in housing and other buildings.

Automotive Glass : Supporting the Automobile-Oriented Society of the Future

The NSG Group promotes driver safety and comfort by offering water-shedding glass that ensures a clear view even in rainy conditions, as well as IRcutting glass that blocks only the infrared rays of sunlight that cause heat.

IT / Glass Fiber : Supporting IT/ High-Technology Society

The NSG Group's glass line-up extends from products for housing and other buildings and automobiles to optical lenses and glass for liquid crystal bases. In addition, the Group's glass fibers play a key role in the IT and high-technology sectors. Building on its technical advantages, the NSG Group will aim for both reduced power consumption and space saving features.

Recycling Glass

The Group also strives to collect waste glass in order to help realize a recycling-oriented society.

 

CSR Report 2007