As an international supplier of tools used in building homes and in everyday life, Makita is aiming to build an affluent society on a global scale. Handing down to future generations a flourishing world in which sustainable development is possible is more important than anything else. In order to fulfill our responsibilities as a good corporate citizen, we are contributing to environmental protection in everything from the development of products that are kind to humans and the environment to parts procurement, manufacturing, sales, and recycling.

Key Initiatives

Battery Recycling As a member of the JBRC, which recycles compact rechargeable power cells in Japan, Makita voluntarily collects and recycles compact rechargeable batteries.

Banned and controlled chemical substances

In order to conform to international environmental standards such as the RoHS directive issued by the European Union, Makita has designated banned and controlled chemical substances, and the entire Makita group is working to cease using these products and components.

Energy conservation initiative

In order to systematically reduce electrical consumption, Makita has drawn up and is pursuing a long-term plan that will run until fiscal 2010. This plan is reviewed annually