TOCALO Co., Ltd.’s Akashi Plant has received the “FY2026 ADKP Zero-Carbon Akashi Award,” newly established by the City of Akashi this fiscal year.
At the award ceremony held at Akashi Citizen Square on Friday, October 16, 2026, Yuu Murata, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Akashi Plant, received a certificate of commendation from the Mayor of Akashi.
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- Photo: Mayor Marutani (left) presenting the award certificate to Plant Manager Murata (right)
■About the ADKP Zero-Carbon Akashi Award
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the City of Akashi recognizes businesses that demonstrate outstanding decarbonization initiatives. The award aims to encourage further decarbonization efforts and promote the adoption of these practices by other businesses by publicizing the awardees’ initiatives. In its inaugural year, five businesses, including TOCALO, were selected for the award.
Details of the Award Program (Official Website of the City of Akashi)
https://www.city.akashi.lg.jp/kankyou/kankyou_souzou_ka/cnkeieisien/hyousyou.html
■Presentations by Award Recipients
Following the ceremony, the award recipients gave presentations on their initiatives. TOCALO introduced its initiative, “Decarbonization and Resource-Saving Initiatives Pursued in Partnership with Customers.”
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- Photo: Plant Manager Murata presenting the Akashi Plant’s decarbonization initiatives
■Decarbonization Initiatives at the Akashi Plant
“Decarbonization and Resource-Saving Initiatives Pursued in Partnership with Customers”
1. Visualization and Real-Time Monitoring of Power Consumption
Installed power meters on a total of 338 pieces of equipment with high electricity consumption, including transformers, compressors, dust collectors, and air-conditioning systems.
2. Energy Conservation through High-Efficiency Equipment Upgrades and Operational Improvements
Thoroughly reviewed operating practices to improve efficiency and reduce equipment operating hours.
3. Adoption of Renewable Energy and Expansion of Energy-Saving Facilities
Installed rooftop solar power generation systems using lightweight, low-profile solar panels selected to meet the roof’s load-bearing and waterproofing requirements.
4. Management of CO₂ Emissions Across the Supply Chain and KPI Setting
Established KPI targets for CO₂ emission reductions and waste recycling rates and is actively implementing measures to achieve them.
5. Contributing to Customer and Societal Decarbonization through Surface Modification Technologies
Leveraging our surface modification technologies, we propose and implement initiatives to promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for our customers’ materials and components, extend product life cycles through high-performance coatings, and provide surface modification solutions for heat shielding and thermal insulation.
TOCALO remains committed to contributing to a decarbonized society by both reducing the environmental impact of its business operations and addressing environmental challenges through its advanced surface modification technologies.
Inquiries
TOCALO Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Div.
Email: tocalo_0097@tocalo.co.jp
Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.