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Shin-Etsu Group's products which contribute to the solution of the UN "Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)"
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Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Classification of social issues
■Addressing climate change and its impacts ■Promotion of the development and innovation of infrastructure
■Conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity loss prevention ■Securing healthy living and welfare promotion
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
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■Energy savingsIn compar ison to aluminum window profiles, PVC based resin window profiles can reduce the amount of heat loss from windows by 71%. |
Silicones |
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■Energy savingsAn annual reduction of 54 million tons o f CO2 greenhous e gas emissions is possible through the use of silicones in automobiles, construc tion and solar panels. |
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■Renewable energyBy utilizing silicones for sealing solar batteries, the batteries can be used for 30 years or more. |
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■Energy savingsImprove the fuel efficiency of ships to prevent the attachment of marine organisms with paint made from silicone oil as a material for ship bottom paint. |
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Rare earth magnets |
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■Energy savingsImproves the efficiency of motors and generators, and contributes to improving the performance of next-generation vehicles. |
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■Renewable energyImproved power efficiency through using a wind power generator. |
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LED / Semiconductor encapsulating materials |
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■Energy savingsContribute to longer LED life. |