Kashima factory has been actively working on the development of new-generation products. Semiconductor-related products such as electronic materials from our organic division have been booming.

Kashima factory has continued to achieve zero emission since 2004. As a measure of minimizing waste generation, white clay waste generated in the oil manufacturing factory is utilized as a valuable water-repellent building material. Another measure is the utilization of white clay waste as a fermentation accelerator for livestock excretion at farms.
* White Clay Waste: Activated earth is used to decolorize edible oil and detergent fat and oil. Used activated earth is called white clay waste. As it contains oil and moisture, its waste treatment is complicated.

In order to reduce energy consumption and units of CO₂ emission, energy saving efforts are promoted. Examples of projects are quantity control of instrument operation, adequate temperature control of heat insulation for tanks, and strengthening air conditioning management. As a result, energy consumption decreased by 4% compared to the previous year, and CO₂ emission decreased by 3.4%.

Seminars on practical skills and courses on compliance were held ten times as on-the-job training; 189 participants attended that included employees in-house and cooperative company employees. For further improvement of training system, the learning center will be improved and in-house training will be considered.

The elimination campaign of "The Three Nots" was implemented with the slogan, "can not, may not, do not" to work towards the prevention of occupational accidents.

We open our factory to local primary schools for a factory facility tour organized as a part of field trips in social studies, and contribute to provide meaningful learning experiences.

We support cultural festivals for physically and mentally challenged people "The Nice Heart Festival 2005" was held as a part of the welfare projects by Ibaraki Prefecture. Our cake products were presented to all participants at the festival free of charge and a testimonial letter was given from the governor for the donation. Furthermore, cakes were presented to 10 facilities for challenged people in Kamisu and Itako areas.