Dialogue with Government and Industry Groups

Dialogue with Experts and CSR-Related Groups

Worldwide Air Conditioner Forums, "Konwakai," Discuss the Future of Air Conditioning

Since 1995, Daikin has been holding Air Conditioner Forums (Konwakai) in Japan to exchange opinions with experts on the future of air conditioning.
Since fiscal 2007 these Konwakai have spread worldwide: to Europe, China, the U.S., Asia/Oceania, and Latin America. At each Konwakai, we exchange ideas and opinions on environment and energy with local experts, and the information we gather is reflected in the development of technologies and products, and in how we pursue business.

Given the background of sharply rising interest in indoor air quality in the middle of the pandemic, and each country shifting toward decarbonization, in fiscal 2021, we held Air Conditioner Forums (Konwakai) both online and in person in Japan and North America, and held it online for other countries. There were 127 participants from 17 countries outside of the Daikin Group. Participants conducted discussions on the theme of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), and decarbonization.

North American Advisory Forum (Konwakai)

Fiscal 2021 Air Conditioner Forums (Konwakai)

Opinion exchange and information sharing with industry groups

As part of its stakeholder engagement, Daikin participates in industry groups and actively engages in opinion exchange and information sharing.
Daikin is a member of the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA). JRAIA has established committees, with expert members from its affiliated companies to conduct regular meetings for discussions and information sharing pertaining to the future of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. As part of the activity, Daikin provides cooperation on the research and administrative measures on climate related issues, and conducts inspections and certifications on the environmental performance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and their test devices.
Multiple employees of Daikin are members of one of JRAIA's expert committees, the Environmental Planning Committee. The committee is involved in discussions such as improving energy efficiency of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that also contributes to reduced impact on climate change, and the use, selection of, and policy on appropriate refrigerants. In addition, Daikin is also involved in the operation of the International Symposium on New Refrigerants and Environmental Technology hosted by JRAIA once every two years.

Active Information Exchange with International Organizations and NPOs and NGOs

We take every possible opportunity to exchange opinions with a range of international organizations and NPOs and NGOs on topics such as the environment and energy.

We are looking to increase the frequency of such information exchanges as we study the direction that Daikin's environmental actions should take.

Participation in Initiatives

Daikin actively participates in a number of initiatives. We hold discussions and exchange information on our approach to CSR and initiatives as well as strive to enhance activities and improve initiatives while working closely with other companies.

Initiatives and Groups We Participate In

Daikin Cooperates in Formation of Environmental Policy

As it does business in countries around the world, Daikin ties up and cooperates with national and local governments and industry groups to come up with proposals and to call on all parties concerned for the betterment of society.

We plan to continue proactively disclose useful information with countries around the world.

Recent international initiatives (5-year period)