Abstract
With the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the global push for de-carbonization and the reduction of fossil resource-derived plastics has intensified, supported by various laws and regulations. In Japan, this has led to increased collaboration among industry, academia, and government, particularly concerning Green Transformation (GX) activities. In this context, the paper highlights the efforts of a die manufacturing company, a crucial pillar of the Japanese economy, to advance GX activities from a global perspective. Leveraging its superior die manufacturing technologies, the company is moving downstream in the value chain to acquire new technologies in emerging fields, thereby enhancing its own value. This initiative not only contributes to the development of the regions where the company operates, such as Iida City in Nagano Prefecture and Ohta Ward in Tokyo, but also to the creation of a sustainable society. This report also details the establishment of advanced PLA injection molding technologies (i.e. ultra-thin wall PLA injection molding and heat-resistant PLA injection molding technology). Additionally, it covers the marketing strategies for PLA products and the conceptual framework for creating an organization and system to promote GX activities. Nissin Precision Machines Co., Ltd., renowned for its precision die manufacturing technology since its founding in 1957, serves as a case study to illustrate these efforts.
