Preserving Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the foundation of our lives and sustainable business activities. The Anritsu Group also benefits from nature in terms of mineral resources used as raw materials to make its products, as well as the energy, water, and land essential for product manufacturing. However, natural capital is being damaged by economic and social activities on a global scale.
The Anritsu Group has been working to conserve biodiversity through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, appropriate management of chemical substances, and waste reduction. In addition, by promoting the following initiatives, we will contribute to achieving a nature positive attitude, which puts nature on a path to recovery. These initiatives will be undertaken with full consideration of alignment with the targets set forth in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework*1.
- Strategic approach to nature-related issues
We view nature-related issues, such as the degradation of local biodiversity and deforestation, as risks to our sustainable business activities and work strategically to reduce them.
- Responding to nature-related risks and opportunities in our business
We will assess the dependence and impact of our business on nature and work to achieve the goals we have set, recognizing the risks and opportunities.
- Initiatives with synergistic effects on addressing climate change and resource recycling
We will enhance outcomes through synergies between biodiversity initiatives and measures addressing climate change and resource circulation.
- Dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders
We will actively engage in dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders and promote initiatives that respect local communities.
*1 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Global biodiversity targets adopted in December 2022 under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Information disclosure in line with TNFD recommendations
TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) recommended in September 2023 a framework to identify, evaluate, manage and disclose nature-related issues in business activities.
Anritsu registered as a TNFD Adopter in May 2025. We began disclosing information in line with the TNFD recommendations in FY2025 and will continue to gradually expand the scope of such disclosure.
Detailed information on TNFD-aligned disclosure is available on this page.
Activities and Achievements
Tanzawa Oyama Nature Restoration Initiatives
Anritsu joined the Tanzawa-Oyama Nature Restoration Committee in 2022 in order to contribute to the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity of Mt. Oyama, which can be seen from the company's headquarters in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as to contribute to the protection of water resources. In the Tanzawa Oyama area, major changes in the ecosystem began to occur in the 1980s, including the death of fir and beech trees and the loss of forest undergrowth. In response to this situation, this committee was established by NPOs, companies, experts in nature conservation, and government agencies.
Anritsu Group employees have volunteered to take part in the tree-planting event "Corridor from Mt. Oyama" organized by the Committee and the Tanzawa Nature Conservation Society, and have planted over 500 trees.
Afforestation activities on Mt. Oyama
Planting that is Suited to the Local Climate
On the Atsugi Site, trees and plants native to the area are used in planting activities. The yard court has a multi-layered forest made up of tall and short trees that change with the seasons, plants that cover the ground, and variously shaped Japanese maple trees, recreating a natural forest. These types of planting areas also serve to channel rainwater underground, preventing groundwater depletion.
At the second factory at Tohoku Anritsu, we are also planting trees and plants that are suited to the local climate, soil, and native vegetation.
Planting on the Atsugi site
Autumn fern
Persicaria filiformis
