WEEE/E-Waste Management Workshop on Take-Back System

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1 United Nations Environment Program UNEP-DTIE-IETC In Collaboration with the Global Environment Center Foundation (GEC) WEEE/E-Waste Management Workshop on Take-Back System Chinatsu Masuda Advanced Materials Department Performance Chemicals Second Division 1

2 Index 1. Corporate Overview 1-1. Corporate Profile 1-2. Mitsui s Organization 2. Mitsui s Global Engagement in Recycle Business 2-1. Recycle Business Platforms 2-2. E-Waste Recycling Projects 2-3. Recycling Business & Project in Thailand 3. Mitsui s Strategy and Future Prospects 2

3 Corporate Profile Foundation:25th July, 1947 Offices: 151 branches in 66 countries (Domestic: 12, Overseas: 139) 461 associated companies Capital Stock:JPY340bil (US$4.1bil) Market Cap:JPY2,623bil (US$31.5bil) (Exchange Rate: JPY81/US$) Employees: 6,132 (non-consolidated) 41,454 (consolidated) 3

4 Mitsui s Organization Iron & Steel Product B.U. (ex. pipeline) Mineral & Metal Resources B.U. Infrastructure Project Business B.U. (ex. IPP projects, trains) Motor Vehicle B.U. (ex. automobiles) Marine & Aerospace B.U.. (ex. ships, airplanes,) Energy B.U.Ⅰ / Energy B.U.Ⅱ (ex. oil & gas) Food and Retail B.U. (ex. demand chain management) Consumer Service B.U. (ex. apparel) IT B.U. (ex. e-commerce, IT) Financial Markets B.U. (ex. VC, commodity trading) Basic Chemicals B.U. Transportation Logistics (ex. shipping) B.U. Performance Chemicals B.U. 14 Business Units 4

5 Mitsui s Global Engagement in Recycle Business < Corporate Mission for Recycle Business > Stable Supply of Resources and Industrial Solutions for Environmental Issues by both Ground and Underground Resources 5

6 Recycle Business Platforms 1. Sims Metal Management Mitsui s Share 17.6% (Largest Shareholder) in One of the World-leading Companies of Metal Scraps and Recycling. 237 Sites in the West, Australia and New Zealand Dealing Volume of Metal Scraps: 13 Million MT/Y 2. Mitsui Bussan Metals Mitsui s 100% Subsidiary Company. Over 20 Years of Experience in Metal Recycling and Environmental Solution Business Dealing Volume of Metal Scraps: 5 Million MT/Y REFERENCE REFERENCE 3. Kyoei Recycling Joint Venture Enterprise with Kyoei Steel for Disposal of Industrial Wastes, Operated since April Detoxifying Treatment for Automobile Shredder Residue, Medical Wastes and Polluted Soil by Gasification Smelter. Reuse Generated Gas as a Substitute of Kerosene by Kyoei Steel Dealing Volume of Industrial Wastes: 90 MT/Day REFERENCE 6

7 E-Waste Recycling Projects 1. Campaign for Collection of Used Cellular Phone Experimental Project for Promoting the Collection of Used Cellular Phones, Initiated by the Government of Japan. Utilize Retail Shops of Home Appliances as Collection Sites and Collect Used Cellular Phones from Consumers with Incentives. (Government Budget; JPY 300 Million) Implementation : During November 21, 2009 February 28, 2010 REFERENCE 2. Recycling Campaign for Small WEEEs Liaising with Japan s Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Other Municipal Authorities, Collect Small WEEEs such as Digital Cameras, Video Cameras, Portable Music Players and Portable Game Devices. Implementation : During November 15, 2009 February 28, 2010 REFERENCE 3. Experimental Recycle Project for China s WEEE Law Undertake Pilot Recycle Project for China s WEEE Law Under Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with METI, Japan. 10

8 Result/Recycling projects in Japan Recycling Campaign for Used Cell-Phones Recycling Campaign for Used Small WEEEs Campaign Period: 21st Nov ~ End/Feb th Nov ~ End/Feb Collected number of items: Recovered Metals: About 570,000 pcs 22 kg of gold, 79 kg of silver, 5,670 Mt of copper and 2 kg of palladium. About 10,000 pcs Under refining Collection Points: Over 1,900 points (at mass retailers) 122 collection boxes & 35 collection events Organizer: Features: Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) Incentive collection: Website based lottery (max. US$500/piece) financed with a budget from METI (approx. US$5mil.) Potential reserve of used cell-phones in Japan is estimated to be mil. pieces Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Koto Ward, and Hachioji City, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Voluntary collection: Original collection boxes placed in community centers, supermarkets and stations. Collection events (school festivals, etc.) Target used small WEEEs: Cell phones, digital cameras, video cameras, portable music players, portable game devices, etc.

9 Recycle Business in Thailand = Exporter of Used Copier Disassemble/ Separation 14

10 Mitsui Support FX International Recycle Resource System <Fuji Xerox s International Resource Recycling System> Fuji Xerox Operating Companies FXEM Recycling Partners Export Customer warehouse Ship Custom Import Disassembly/ separation Material recycling MOI/DIW/MNRE/PCD Competent Authority of Export Country 1 Apply for Export Permit under Base Convention 9 Operation Companies in Asia Pacific Region 2 Import Copiers and Components 1 Apply for Import Permit under Basel Convention Assist in Applying for Import/Export Permit under Basel Convention and Hazardous Substance Act of Thailand Discussion and Negotiation with Governmental Agencies Updating Information on Related Laws and Regulations Logistics and Customs Matters Recycling Partners 3 Sale of Scraps Assist in Selecting Alternative Recycling Partner Concluding Contractual Details Providing Financial Status and Performance Conducting Audit 15

11 Recycling Flow of Used Xerox Office Equipment 99.8% 0.2% Recycling Ratio 99.8% 16

12 Recycling Project in Thailand Target Product Mobile phones, cordless phones and accessories pieces 84,000 Printer and multifunction printer/fax 8,400 Media player, portable game, VCD, DVD players and digital cameras 25,540 Step Advertisement, Awareness raising Designation of drop-off point Collection Storage Transportation Time frame Recycle/ disposal Kick off meeting, participation confirmation Jan 2011 Detail work plan with participating partners Feb MOU signing ceremony Mar Production of Drop off bin and media content and coupon Mar Advertisement, road show, announcement Apr-June Collection and recording of collected amount June-Nov Evaluation and summarization Nov-Dec Press Release on the project completion and award giving to Dec partners 17

13 Mitsui s Strategy and Future Prospects Government Japan Advanced technology E-waste Generators Consortium (Recycle Value Chain) Mitsui Recyclers 1. Stable Supply of Resources and Industrial Solution for Environmental Problems by Both Ground and Underground Resources 2. New Recycle Value Chain in Liaising with Governments, E-waste Generators and Recyclers 3. Introduction of Japan s Advanced Recycling Technology and Infrastructures to ASEAN Region 18

14 Thank You 19