Water Efficiency Management
Awareness of the Issues
Water is indispensable for plants and animals on the earth and for our daily lives.
On the other hand, the natural environment surrounding water, such as lakes, rivers, wetlands, forests, and grasslands in their watersheds, is deteriorating and decreasing significantly in many parts of the world.
The primary causes are excessive use of water resources by agriculture and industry, resulting pollution, and development activities such as flood control works and large-scale dam construction. While there are few activities directly attributable to the aviation industry, the ANA Group recognizes the importance of conducting business activities that take into consideration the reduction of "water" consumption and will contribute to the reduction of water risk by reducing water consumption and managing water quality, based on our biodiversity and procurement policies as well as our environmental policy.
Policy
We consider environmental issues important in our business and promote initiatives to manage and reduce water consumption through our business operations per our policies.
Risk Assessment Due to Water Resource Depletion
Water depletion threatens business operations for the ANA Group, whose core business is aviation. Operational safety may be lost due to inaccurate maintenance of aircraft and engine water washing. This could lead to a loss of trust among stakeholders. Water depletion could lead to drought on the land, making it difficult for crops to grow, which could affect in-flight catering itself. In addition, in-flight meal management will also lose the trust of stakeholders due to poor sanitation of ingredients and food products. Furthermore, it will also affect the hygiene management of employees.
Opportunities by Maintaining and Restoring Water Resources
Reducing water consumption leads to lower business costs. In addition, by securing water resources, the growth of crops will be protected. This leads to a stable supply of foodstuffs for in-flight meal service.
On the other hand, the use of water resources enables aircraft maintenance to maintain accuracy, thereby protecting operational safety. As a result, companies can gain the trust of their stakeholders and improve their bottom line.
Scope of Management
Water use occurs at all ANA Group business sites. We manage water usage at approximately 250 sites to reduce consumption
| Airport facility | Training Center | Maintenance Center |
| Sales branches building | Catering Factory | Call Center |
| Data Management Centers | Others |
Initiatives to Reduce Water Consumption
Under various laws and regulations, such as ISO 14001 and the Energy Saving Act, we have developed our own "Energy Management Standard". We manage, analyze, and evaluate our water usage through our water usage management system "ANA EiiMS". At our facilities, we are implementing initiatives to reduce water consumption, including the reuse of leftover onboard water and treated kitchen wastewater (gray water). In aircraft maintenance, we are reducing water use by minimizing the use of cleaning agents, such as washing engine parts with ultra-high-pressure water, while also taking into consideration the impact of wastewater on water quality.
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ANA Catering Services Co., Ltd. (ANAC)
ANAC, responsible for the production and preparation of in-flight meals for the ANA Group, has acquired ISO 14001 certification, and is efficiently managing energy, water, and waste. In FY2023, ANAC's water consumption accounts for 30% of approx. 250 business locations in ANA Group companies, and its efforts to reduce water consumption play an important role within the Group.
Water Management Program
- (1) Performance and progress management by ANA EiiMS (monitor and evaluate the situation)
- (2) Reduction of water use
- Adoption of water-saving valves
- The amount of water used daily is managed, and the effectiveness of the equipment is measured. Based on the results of these measurements, a plan for updating the equipment is drawn up when updating or introducing new water-using equipment such as washing machines.
- Set water consumption reduction targets for each plant (Kawasaki and Narita). Conduct performance management and analysis to set targets for the next fiscal year.
- (3) Ensure wastewater meets legal and other standards and install detoxification equipment to control and improve the wastewater quality.
- Conduct monthly internal audits
- (4) Setting Targets
Based on the analysis in (1) and (2), set annual targets for each plant considering the previous year's results and the business environment.
| Plant | Object | Target 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Plant | Water consumption | 0.79L/meal |
| Narita Plant | Well water consumption | 1.3 t/flight |
- (5) Water Reuse
Drain water from air conditioners is reused and sprayed to prevent the high temperatures of factory folding roofs and air conditioner outdoor units.
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Employee Education on Environmental Issues
The ANA Group conducts e-learning programs on the environment several times a year to help employees understand the importance of ESG promotion and to enable them to provide appropriate guidance and take appropriate actions when dealing with customers.
We promote environmental education for our employees by providing them with educational programs based on the latest information to be learned from a global perspective, as well as the ANA Group's environmental targets, progress, and initiatives.
Example: 2023 Internal Training Materials
