TOKYO, May 14, 2025 -- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) announces the introduction of an electric boiler system at the facilities of FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V in the Netherlands, which primarily engages in the production of photographic materials and cell culture media. Installing the electric boiler system and establishing a hybrid system in combination with a natural gas boiler significantly contribute to reducing CO2 emissions (Scope 1) generated from fuel that are technically challenging to decarbonize.
This initiative marks the first deployment of the electric boiler within the Fujifilm Group. The installation makes it possible to produce the steam necessary for the cell culture media production at the facility. Furthermore, by the fiscal year 2025, the energy-related CO2 emissions at the facility are expected to be reduced by approximately 26% compared to the fiscal year 2024. The installation marks a significant step forward in Fujifilm Group's efforts to achieve a carbon neutral society.
Electric boiler system in the FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V.
At a glance
- Company
- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Netherlands
Key figures
- Expected facility energy-related CO2 reduction by fiscal 2025 versus fiscal 2024
- approximately 26%
- Target for net-zero energy-related CO2 emissions
- fiscal 2040
- Target lifecycle CO2 reduction versus fiscal 2019 levels
- 50%
- Deadline for lifecycle CO2 reduction target
- fiscal 2030
- Lifecycle emissions baseline
- fiscal 2019
People
- Teiichi GotoPresident and CEO, Representative Director
Products and programs
FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V. has been playing a leading role within the Fujifilm Group in addressing climate change, operating entirely on renewable wind energy. In addition, FUJIFILM Business Innovation announced the establishment of Circular Manufacturing Center in the Netherlands in June 2024 to promote resource circulation in Europe. The manufacturing center collects used toner cartridges from printers in Europe and remanufactures them as new toner cartridges at present. To fight against climate change, Fujifilm Group has set bold targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The targets mean that Fujifilm Group will achieve net zero CO2 emissions from our energy consumptions*1 by fiscal 2040 by maximizing the energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Additionally, Fujifilm Group is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the entire product lifecycle, covering raw material procurement, manufacturing, transportation, usage and disposal by 50% compared to the fiscal year 2019 levels, by fiscal 2030.
Fujifilm Group will continue to work toward its group purpose “Giving our world more smiles”, by addressing social issues and contributing to create a more sustainability future for all.
- *1 Direct emissions from our manufacturing processes (Scope1) and indirect emissions due to the use of electricity and team supplied from other companies (Scope2).
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In brief
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation says its Netherlands-based FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V. has installed an electric boiler, the first such deployment within the Fujifilm Group. The system will operate alongside a natural gas boiler to provide steam for cell culture media production and reduce fuel-related Scope 1 emissions. The company expects the facility’s energy-related CO2 emissions in fiscal 2025 to be approximately 26% lower than in fiscal 2024. The facility already operates using renewable wind energy, according to the release. The installation is part of the group’s broader climate goals, which include net-zero energy-related CO2 emissions by fiscal 2040 and a 50% reduction in lifecycle emissions by fiscal 2030, compared with fiscal 2019 levels.
Key takeaways
- The Netherlands facility has introduced the Fujifilm Group’s first electric boiler system.
- The electric boiler will work with a natural gas boiler to supply steam for cell culture media production.
- Fujifilm expects the facility’s energy-related CO2 emissions to fall approximately 26% in fiscal 2025 versus fiscal 2024.
- The group’s targets include net-zero energy-related emissions by fiscal 2040 and a 50% lifecycle emissions reduction by fiscal 2030.
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