“What does it represent?” I often hear visitors ask while standing before the Biodiversity Center Statue. This statue is not just a piece of art. It embodies a crucial message about our planet’s delicate balance.
The Biodiversity Center Statue stands as a reminder of our responsibility. It urges us to protect the incredible variety of life around us. Biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet.
Daifuku Group recognizes the importance of biodiversity conservation. They aim to create a sustainable society. Their environmental vision includes minimizing negative impacts on natural capital.
Daifuku understands the impact of their business activities on biodiversity. They work to evaluate this impact. This includes everything from raw material procurement to product disposal.
Shiga Works is one of Daifuku’s largest factories. It is located in Shiga Prefecture. An ecosystem survey confirmed over 1000 native species there. Over 70 wildlife species are listed in the Japanese Red List.
The Yui Project promotes communication within and outside the company. It aims to preserve this precious natural environment. “Yui” means to bring together. The project connects water with greenery. It connects people with nature. It also connects people with each other.
The Yui no Mori is located within Shiga Works. It includes conservation ponds and a learning center. This area supports biodiversity conservation. It protects plants and animals like the Yamato salamander.
Yamato salamanders are endangered. Daifuku is working to preserve them. A conservation pond was constructed in 2014. Larvae and eggs are relocated to this pond. Spawning and hatching have been confirmed every year since 2021.
Yui no Mori received Conserved Area Certification. The Ministry of Environment certified it in September 2024. This recognizes Daifuku’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Daifuku is also working to preserve the scarlet dwarf dragonfly. They are creating new wetlands. They are transferring eggs, larvae, and adult insects to this new area.
Daifuku holds nature observation events for employees. These events provide opportunities to interact with local plants and animals. They also collaborate with local communities.
Daifuku participates in the Shiga Green-activity Network’s Biodiversity. They also engage in dragonfly conservation efforts through corporate collaboration.
The Osaka Bay Blue Carbon Ecosystem Alliance is endorsed by Daifuku. Contec Co. Ltd. supports Osaka Prefecture’s biodiversity preservation activities. They submitted a Declaration of Support for Osaka Biodiversity.
The Biodiversity Center Statue serves as a constant reminder. It embodies the principles that organizations like Daifuku champion. Look closely. Consider how each of us can contribute to protecting our planet’s biodiversity.