Environmental Attributes Archives

Dec 06

The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Anaheim, California facility runs completely on solar power

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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. has a fastener assembly plant and office in Anaheim, California, and they are proud of the fact that their facility is running completely on solar energy. In 2014, YKK began researching the possibility of solar energy use at one of its locations, and determined that its Anaheim…

Nov 29

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The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. National Manufacturing Center in Macon, Georgia implements sustainable manufacturing processes

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Today we continue our series of articles which explain what each of our facilities are doing to be a more environmentally friendly company. The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. National Manufacturing Center in Macon, Georgia, which produces zippers and other fastening products, is another YKK company that is dedicated to being a…

Nov 12

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YKK USA’s Field Technology Center takes YKK’s environmental pledge to heart

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Long before it became cool for companies to promote their sustainable manufacturing practices, in 1994 YKK’s former chairman and CEO, Tadahiro Yoshida, established the YKK Group Environmental Pledge. It states that, “The YKK Group proclaims that it will address and promote ‘harmony with the environment’ as the highest priority of…

Aug 08

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World Environment Day Series

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To celebrate World Environment Day, we hosted a social media series throughout the month of June to highlight how we are working toward a sustainable society in cooperation with customers, employees and local communities. The YKK Group Environmental Pledge was signed in September 1994, and our commitment to promoting harmony…

Jun 29

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YKK North and Central America Group celebrates the environment

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Throughout the month of June, YKK North and Central America Group staff members planted trees to honor World Environment Day. At YKK, protecting the environment is part of our DNA and it is one of our 25 Fundamental Behaviors. Check out this short video highlighting some of the tree planting activities…

Jun 21

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YKK employees make a positive impact on the environment

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As we continue to celebrate World Environment Day throughout the month, we wanted to take the time to share this great story from our colleagues at YKK (U.S.A) Inc., New York City office. This past weekend, Kelly Ghahramani , Lauren Simon and Catheryn Chen, decided to spend their free time doing something…

Jun 06

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Military, Wet Suit and Fast Food Uniforms Go Eco-Friendly

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At YKK we are constantly looking for ways to make our fastening products more eco-friendly. We were excited to learn how several industries are making an attempt to make their uniforms eco-friendly, including the military and law enforcement industries, as well as fast food restaurant chains, and even the wetsuit…

May 04

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Jeans manufacturers and Berkeley scientists discover new ways to make earth-friendly blue jeans

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At YKK we are always looking for new ways to become a more environmentally ethical company by improving our manufacturing processes, creating more eco-friendly products and by participating in corporate social responsibility activities that help the environment. Likewise, we support the jeans industry in its recent efforts to develop more…

Apr 20

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Two Tape Craft employees each adopt a mile of highway in memory of their children and help keep their local community clean

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Not only does YKK show concern for the environment, but many of our employees at our subsidiaries are finding ways to preserve the environment themselves. Two of our employees at our company, Tape Craft Corporation, each adopted a mile of highway in memory of their children. These two employees with…

Mar 30

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YKK El Salvador is chosen as one of the top 10 national dental clinics in El Salvador

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Due to the good administrative management of its company clinic, YKK El Salvador was chosen as one of the top 10 national dental clinics in El Salvador by the Itinerant Dental Clinic Program of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute. On August 11, 2017, the director general of the Salvadoran Institute…