Our sustainability initiatives Sustainability
At Elephantech, we’re committed to both our sustainability as a business and the sustainability of society as a whole. Toward this goal, we’ve made it our mission to “make the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies” and are continuing to develop and implement new technologies to make this vision a reality.
Specifically, this philosophy is evident in the following initiatives:
Innovating technologies that reduce environmental impact｜Our innovative manufacturing processes produce significantly less carbon dioxide emissions than comparative conventional methods. For example, our Pure Additive™ production process emits 75% less carbon dioxide compared to similar subtractive manufacturing methods.
Optimizing resource efficiency｜Our proprietary technologies enable us to produce high-quality products with bare minimum raw materials. For example, using metal nano ink to print the circuit directly onto the substrate means our printed circuit boards require 70% less copper to produce than comparative products made using mainstream methods that involve covering the substrate in copper foil then removing excess material not needed for the circuit.
Contributing to a circular economy｜We are working to minimize waste by proactively considering ways to reuse and recycle from as early as the product design phase.
Building a sustainable supply chain｜We are partnering with our suppliers to ensure resource sourcing is sustainable from the perspective of all three ESG dimensions: environment, society, and governance.
Striving to contribute to the community｜We strive to play an active role in our local community and are doing so by providing educational opportunities for the next generation and participating in environmental conservation activities.
Our goal is to use these initiatives to simultaneously pursue technological innovation and holistic sustainability, ultimately contributing to a better future for our society and planet.
Sustainability Articles
Elephantech Launches SustainaCircuits Multilayer Solutions with Equipment and Material Provision, Signs Second MoU with LITEON
Download April 22, 2025, Tokyo, Japan – Japanese deep-tech innovator Elephantech has officially launched its SustainaCircuits multilayer solutions, offering both equipment and materials to enable low-carbon Printed Circuits Board (PCB) manufacturing. As the first milestone of the new direction, Elephantech has signed its second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan-based LITE-ON Technology Corporation (LITEON), deepening their strategic partnership in advancing environmentally responsibl […]
At the DX Acceleration Summit M360 APAC 2023, Korea, our CEO, Mr. Shimizu, was honored with the ESG/Sustainability Award.
At the DX Acceleration Summit M360 APAC 2023 in Seoul, Korea, our CEO, Mr. Shimizu, delivered a presentation and was honored with the ESG/Sustainability at the Innovative Tech Showcase Award. ▶ Previous Awards News Articles
Elephantech Inc. was selected as one of the winners of Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge
Elephantech Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO & CTO: Shinya Shimizu, hereinafter “Elephantech”) was selected as one of the winners of Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge, a technology challenge for sustainability-led disruptors poised to make a meaningful contribution to a positive future.
