All About the JAL Group - CSR Report 2005

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Industrial Waste Emissions

Industrial waste emissions in the Tokyo area account for the great majority of waste produced by JAL Group airlines.
The amounts are shown in the chart below.

Japan Airlines International Industrial Waste Emissions in the Tokyo Area

Japan Airlines Domestic Industrial Waste Emissions in the Tokyo Area

Note:

Figures have been rounded off after the decimal point. As a result totals may not exactly add up.

In-Flight Recycling Campaign



	"Alumi-Can Dream" activities

Since 1992, cabin attendants on inbound international flights to Narita and Kansai airports have sorted and collected aluminum cans in specially designated bags for delivery to recyclers. This activity has the nickname "Alumi-Can Dream."
In FY2004, an average of 2.91 and 1.98 tons of cans a month were collected on Narita and Kansai flights, respectively.
Also, on inbound international flights to Narita airport and inbound flights to Haneda airport, cabin attendants sort and collect used newspapers for recycling. In FY2004, a monthly average of 4.59 tons was collected at Narita, and 3.59 tons at Haneda.

Recycling of Polyethylene Sheets for Cargo Packing



	Polyethylene sheet used for cargo packing

Polyethylene sheets used to protect cargo from water and dust are collected at both Narita and Kansai airports and recycled (1,415 tons in FY2004). The collected sheets are recycled by contractors into wheel chocks, boundary stakes, and gardening supplies.
Styrofoam packing material used to be incinerated. In FY2004, we began to chemically reduce the volume within the Group in order to reduce transportation costs, and to recycle it. We expect to reduce waste by 40-50 tons a year through this effort.

Recycling Uniforms

In the past, uniforms were disposed of by incineration for security reasons. As new uniforms were adopted in April 2004, we began recycling old uniforms into noise and heat insulation materials for automobiles. We recycled about 180 tons of uniforms in FY2004.

Noise Reduction

Noise Standards

Airlines from member countries of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), including Japan, operate their aircraft in accordance with ICAO aircraft noise standards.
The Japanese Civil Aeronautics Law has also established noise standards. All aircraft are inspected for compliance with these standards as part of airworthiness certification on delivery.

Adoption of Noise Reduction Flight Operational Measures

In 1975, the Committee on Promotion of Noise Reduction Flight Operational Measures was established jointly by the government authorities and airlines. Based on its studies, we introduced noise reduction flight operation measures. With the proviso that flight safety is of utmost importance, we carried out improvements in such areas as flight operation (technical measures), noise reduction flight operational measures (described below), and compliance with airport operation hours. These measures are being constantly improved to reduce noise levels in airport surrounding areas.

Noise Reduction Flight Operational Measures

Operational Measure		Procedure	Effect
At takeoff	Steepest climb	After reaching a certain altitude, climb at maximum climb angle while maintaining normal climb power.	Very effective
At takeoff	Thrust cutback climb	After reaching a certain altitude, reduce thrust to a lower noise level over noise sensitive areas, and reapply thrust and make a normal climb after passing over those areas.	5 to 10 dB (A) reduction for B737s
At landing	Reduced flap setting	Landing is made with a shallow flap angle, used only where there is sufficient runway length. Ground noise level is reduced in proportion to thrust decrease due to reduction of aerodynamic drag.	2 to 3 dB (A) reduction
At landing	Delayed flap approach	Delay timing of flap extension. Effect similar to the reduced flap setting procedure.	2 to 3 dB (A) reduction

Prevention of Air and Water Pollution

Aircraft Engine Emission Regulation

Aircraft engines emit several air pollutants such as CO (carbon monoxide), SOx (sulfur oxides), HC (hydrocarbons) and NOx (nitrogen oxides).
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) regulates four substances, HC, CO, NOx and soot, that are emitted from aircraft engines through its Emission Certification System and Fuel Emission Certification System.
In Japan, engine emission standards for acquiring aircraft airworthiness certification are established according to the Civil Aeronautics Law (amended in October 1997).
In phasing in new types of aircraft, the JAL Group promotes the selection of low-emission aircraft engines.

Adoption of Unpainted Aircraft

We have operated one aircraft with no paint applied to its exterior as a freighter since 1992. This was done to reduce the volume of paint used on the aircraft's surface, which amounts to approximately 150 kg per aircraft, and also helps to obviate the need for paint remover. However, periodic polishing and destaining of the aluminum surface is required, to prevent corrosion.
No problem has been found with unpainted aircraft in actual commercial operation over an extended period, and its environmental impact is small thanks to fuel-saving. Accordingly, the company has decided to deploy additional unpainted freighters, as surface destaining is easier with these than with passenger aircraft as there are no cabin windows. In FY2004, two B747-400F unpainted freighters were added to the fleet.

Spraying Anti-ice and De-icing Fluid on Aircraft

The amount of fluid (principal ingredient: propylene glycol) used for removing snow and ice from aircraft during the winter varies depending on the amount and quality of snow and frequency of removal. Propylene glycol is also used as a food additive, as a thickener. It must be handled carefully, for when it flows into public water such as lakes and rivers, it leads to eutrophication (nutrient pollution).

Anti-ice and De-icing Fluid Usage

unit: kiloliters

Airport	FY2002	FY2003	FY2004
Narita	135	63	120
Haneda	69	78	141
Other domestic airports	1,427	2,044	1,918
Total	1,631	2,185	2,179

Management of Chemicals

In maintaining safe aircraft operations, the JAL Group uses over 2,400 chemicals in aircraft materials, paints, hydraulic oil, etc.
Through information exchange with aircraft maintenance contractors and manufacturers, we are striving to incorporate alternative products that are even more environment-friendly. In FY2004 the JAL Group as a whole reduced use of substances regulated by the PRTR law by 20% and their emission by 42% compared to FY2001 levels.

Principal Class 1 Chemicals Regulated by the PRTR Law Used and Emitted by the JAL Group

Chemicals Regulated by PRTR	Application
Xylene	Paint, cleaning
Hexavalent chromium compound	Paint, plating
Toluene	Paint, cleaning
Phosphoric acid tri-n-butyl	Hydraulic oil
Cadmium and compounds	Plating
Dichloro-methane	Paint remover
Trichloroethylene	Degreased cleaning

Green Procurement

Having adopted green purchasing as one of its Environmental Action Guidelines, the JAL Group purchases and procures environmentally friendly goods. We aim to carry out green purchasing of everything from aircraft to pens, broadening the scope step by step.

Using Recycled and Planted Tree Paper for Printed Materials

The JAL Group prints over two million calendars every year as promotional items. As of 2005, we are using recycled paper and paper made from planted trees, rather than standard paper for the calendars and the envelopes we mail them in. Since FY2004, we have also used recycled paper for publications such as "COMMUNITY JAL" and their envelopes, which we send to our over 300,000 shareholders.

Stationery and Office Supplies

Japan Airlines International has been carrying out full-scale green purchasing of stationery and office supplies since FY2001. In FY2003, this has been extended to Japan Airlines Corporation and Japan Airlines Domestic.
In FY2004, we began promoting awareness of the importance of green procurement by explaining in our training program how to give priority to green products when making stationery and office supplies purchases using the electronic purchasing system.
The electronic purchasing system implemented in FY2005 has allowed easy selection of environmentally-friendly products, thus expanding green purchasing within the Group.

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