A History of Environmental Commitment
For years, Yokogawa has prioritized environmental design standards, life cycle assessments (LCA), and transparency in disclosing environmental data on core products. The company has also continuously evaluated its production plants’ environmental performance, paving the way for the Trusted Green principles.
Pillar 1: Providing Highly Reliable Products
Yokogawa believes that product reliability plays a crucial role in solving environmental challenges. Durable and stable measurement and control solutions help customers maintain safe, efficient operations while optimizing energy and raw material usage. The company is enhancing collaboration across development, production, and service teams to further minimize environmental impact.
Pillar 2: Minimizing Environmental Footprint Across the Product Lifecycle
Yokogawa focuses on reducing the environmental impact of every stage in its products’ lifecycle—right from raw materials and parts manufacturing, through production and transportation, to the energy consumed during product operation. Their product designs prioritize energy efficiency, repairability, and recyclability, reflecting the long-term use of products at customer sites.
Pillar 3: Building a Circular Ecosystem
Recognizing the long lifespan of customer manufacturing facilities, Yokogawa promotes the responsible replacement and recycling of products. Designs emphasize continuity and the reuse of engineering data, ensuring smooth transitions while minimizing waste. By working closely with customers and stakeholders, Yokogawa aims to establish a robust circular ecosystem for industrial automation products.
Aligning with 2050 Sustainability Goals
Yokogawa’s vision for 2050 focuses on achieving net-zero emissions, ensuring well-being and quality of life, and transitioning to a circular economy. Through the Trusted Green principles, Yokogawa pledges to deliver environmentally conscious, safe, and reliable products that contribute to a sustainable society.