Reflecting on the Disasters of 2024 [Environmental Measures VOL.12]

Looking back on the many memorable disasters that occurred in 2024, let's reconsider disaster prevention measures.

The year 2024 began with the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1st, and it became a year marked by numerous memorable disasters, including heavy rains and heatstroke incidents due to record-breaking heat, particularly in Kyushu and the Tohoku region. First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to all those affected, as well as to their families and related parties. I also extend my deep respect to everyone who is working hard to assist the victims and support the recovery of disaster-stricken areas. I pray for the safety of the people in the affected regions and for a swift recovery. Over the past year, we have been distributing information related to labor safety and environmental safety in the form of white papers. This time, as a summary, I would like to reflect on the disasters of 2024 and reconsider the disaster measures we can take now.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
• others

We will explain the importance of soil contamination measures and appropriate countermeasures in two parts.

Modern companies are increasingly required to fulfill stricter regulations and social responsibilities from the perspective of environmental protection. Among these, "soil contamination measures" are particularly noteworthy. Soil contamination is often caused by corporate activities and not only leads to health hazards and environmental destruction but also poses a significant risk to the company's credibility. This document will explain the importance of soil contamination measures and appropriate responses in two parts. In Part 1, we will provide basic knowledge about soil contamination and details of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. By responding swiftly to soil contamination issues, it is possible to mitigate environmental risks and achieve sustainable management. We sincerely hope that you will contribute to environmental protection while fulfilling your social responsibilities as a company.

• Disaster prevention supplies
• Temporary Construction Materials
• Sandbags

[Part 2 of the two-part structure] We will introduce actual cases of soil contamination and effective soil contamination countermeasures that we can tackle immediately.

In "Soil Contamination Measures Part 1," we provided basic knowledge about soil contamination and details of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. In the second part of this white paper, "Soil Contamination Measures Part 2," we will introduce actual cases of health damage caused by soil contamination and effective soil contamination measures that we can take action on immediately. Soil contamination is recognized as part of environmental issues, but its impacts are diverse and can pose significant risks to people's health. Based on past cases, we will examine what kinds of health damage have occurred and what measures have been effective, while exploring specific guidelines for action to reduce the risks we face.

• Disaster prevention supplies
• Temporary Construction Materials
• Sandbags

I will answer the question, "How should companies prepare for flood damage prevention?" Now, before the rainy season begins, let's prepare for typhoons and heavy rains.

Flood damage poses a significant risk to businesses. In recent years, the damage caused by floods and heavy rains has increased, greatly impacting corporate performance and sustainability. For example, the damage from the heavy rains in western Japan in July 2018 and Typhoon No. 19 in October 2019 is still fresh in our memories, and it is important to learn from these cases. Every time we see news about corporate facilities such as offices, warehouses, factories, and stores suffering from flooding, many stakeholders may worry, "Is our company going to be okay?" Measures against flooding have become extremely important for business continuity. To address the question of "How should companies implement flood prevention measures?", we will introduce the basics of flood prevention in two parts. Now, before the rainy season begins, let’s prepare for typhoons and heavy rains.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
• Refrigerated showcase

We will outline a path for companies to become resilient to flooding and provide specific methods to minimize risks.

The rainy season has fully set in, but are you adequately prepared for flood damage? In "Flood Damage Countermeasures During the Rainy Season Part 2," we outline the path for companies to become resilient against floods and provide specific methods to minimize risks. In Part 1, we explained the recent occurrences of flooding, the use of hazard maps for flood prediction, and securing evacuation routes. In Part 2, we will focus on the types and quantities of supplies needed during a disaster, how to develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and advanced initiatives. We hope that by sharing know-how for immediate and appropriate responses during disasters, we can contribute to the safety of your company.

• Refrigerated showcase

We will be exhibiting at the "17th Functional Materials Week, 10th Adhesion and Joining" to be held at Makuhari Messe in September. This exhibition will gather a wide range of professionals interested in functional film molding processing technologies, materials, surface treatment, and evaluation. We will primarily showcase our UV irradiators. This will be particularly beneficial for engineers, researchers, and purchasing personnel involved in functional films and surface treatments from sectors such as film manufacturing, electronics, automotive, batteries, construction and building materials, and food and beverages. Please feel free to use this opportunity for business discussions and technical consultations. 【Exhibition Details】 At our booth, we will display a wide range of ultraviolet (UV) lighting devices using LED and excimer light sources. We will introduce irradiators tailored to various purposes and conditions, including surface treatment of films, utilization of UV in manufacturing processes, and various evaluation applications. Additionally, we will conduct demonstrations using actual equipment, allowing you to see the real irradiation effects while we propose UV irradiators suitable for your applications. We sincerely look forward to your visit. If you plan to attend or have any inquiries in advance, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form or reach out to our sales representative.

Two items have been added to the "Prohibited Items" section of the "Important Notes" that we would like you to observe when attending the webinars of the joint webinar project "K&i Web Academy" by K-F and Isabou Net. For details, please check the announcement and FAQ blog of the academy, "K&i Web Academy info" (link below).

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We will be exhibiting at the Japan Society of Oceanography's Autumn Conference 2026. We will introduce various ocean survey services, including examples of ocean environment monitoring, underwater time-lapse cameras, and sample analysis. Please feel free to ask the booth staff about new graduate recruitment and mid-career hiring for 2028. We look forward to seeing you all. Date: September 8 (Tuesday) to September 10 (Thursday), 2026 Location: Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Shinagawa Campus (Minato-ku, Tokyo) 2nd Floor, Shirataka Hall, Multipurpose Space 1

The technology using the herbicide "Esplanade Light Flowable NETIS Registration Number: KT-200114-A," which received the "Excellence Award" in the Maintenance Implementation Site category of the Infrastructure Maintenance Grand Prize, has been selected as a technology for promoting the use of NETIS in 2024. We conducted an interview with Kōei Co., Ltd., which has been utilizing this technology for many years in road maintenance work. They shared detailed insights on the points of application, advantages in terms of work and budget, and trust from clients. Please take a look at the link for more information. https://www.jp.envu.com/forestry-ivm/interview/interview-01