Tokyo, Japan (February 18, 2025) – YKK Corporation[1] announces its achievement of the highest “A List” rating in the 2024 Climate Change survey conducted by the global environmental disclosure nonprofit, CDP[2]. This marks the second consecutive year YKK has received this prestigious recognition. YKK’s Sustainability Vision 2050 aims for climate…
Aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050 Tokyo, Japan (January 9, 2025) – YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereinafter “YKK”) today announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that YKK’s long-term goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG)…
– NATULON Plus® with Recycled PET Open Parts to be featured at the Functional Fabric Fair – November 14, 2024 (TOKYO) – YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) has developed NATULON Plus® with Recycled PET Open Parts, as part of its efforts to promote garment recycling….
Company Cuts Emissions by 56%, Accelerates Push Toward Climate Neutrality TOKYO, November 12, 2024 – YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship. The company has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since…
Launch of Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) is now rolling out the revived renewal series of products as an initiative to lengthen the usage life of textile products. Longer usage life and reuse of final products are becoming increasingly important…
Contributing to a Circular Society by Accelerating Efforts in Climate Change Response, Biodiversity, and Resource Recycling YKK Corporation[1] announces a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions for FY2023, achieving a 56.2% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, in comparison to the FY2018…
Aiming to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Based on the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050 YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) is pleased to report that it will begin purchasing alloy wires that utilize low-carbon aluminum, with the aim of making a staged transition from conventional aluminum alloy…
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) is pleased to announce that it has received the highest Leaderboard status for the second year running in the FY2023 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) conducted by the international non-profit organization CDP*. This selection indicates that YKK’s governance, targets, and initiatives…
YKK Corporation announces that it has achieved for the first time the highest “A List” rating in the 2023 Climate Change survey conducted by the global environmental disclosure nonprofit, CDP. CDP scored over 21,000 companies based on information reported through its climate change, deforestation, and water security questionnaires. Just under…
The new DynaPel™ zipper uses GTT EMPEL® technology to eliminate the need for a PU film The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK’s DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the Best Product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most…
