Environmental Policy
Approach and policy toward environmental problems
The earth we live on is now confronted with many environmental problems, such as global climate change, natural disasters, and destruction of environment caused by waste. We need to recognize that many of these environmental problems are caused by factors such as mass production, mass consumption, and mass disposal by humans.
The Japanese government has declared that it aims to achieve a carbon-neutral, decarbonized society by 2050, and in line with this declaration, has announced a new target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to FY2013 levels, supplemented with the aim of achieving an even higher 50% reduction. This is a significant increase from a reduction target of 26% compared to FY2013 levels that the Japanese government submitted to the United Nations after the Paris Agreement.
Our Group regards preservation of the global environment as an important management issue, and has established the following “Environmental Policy” to contribute to the achievement of the targets set by the Japanese government, and conducts operations based on this policy. By ensuring that all Group employees comply with this policy, we aim to proactively address environmental issues.
In addition, we have acquired the integrated ISO 14001 certification, which is applicable to our two manufacturing sites, research laboratory, and overseas sales offices. We will continue to implement various measures through the ISO 14001 framework from raw material procurement to manufacturing and sales.
Environmental Policy
1. Compliance with laws and regulations
In promoting our business, we will comply with environmental laws and regulations as well as other requirements that we deem important.
2. Prevention of global warming
We will strive to curb the generation of greenhouse gases, promoting the reduction energy consumption at various stages of business activities and the use of renewable energy.
3. Realization of a recycling-oriented society
We will contribute to the realization of a recycling-oriented society by promoting reductions in the generation of waste, etc., and reuse and recycling of resources.
4. Thorough management of chemical substances
We will appropriately manage chemical substances to reduce their risks and emissions, and strive to prevent environmental pollution.
5. Protection of biodiversity
We will strive to reduce the impact from our business activities on biodiversity, including the provision of animal-free products.
6. Contribution to local communities
We will maintain close communication with stakeholders and promote business activities that are rooted in respective local communities.
7. Operation and improvement of Environmental Management System (EMS)
Through the operation and continuous improvement of the EMS based on ISO14001, we will raise the environmental awareness of all stakeholders.
Acquisition of ISO 14001 Certification
| Date of certification | January 10, 2020 |
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| Type of standard | ISO 14001:2015 |
| Registered scope of activity | Design, manufacture and sales of polyurethane leather |
| Related business sites | Daiichi Kasei (Head Office, Gyoda Plant, Gunma Plant, Research Laboratory), Ultrafabrics Inc. (excluding warehouse) |
| Certification number | JQA-EM7590 |
| Certification body | Japan Quality Assurance Organization |
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Our Group considers compliance with laws and regulations to be one of its top priorities, and complies with the laws and regulations of various countries regarding its products as well as domestic laws and regulations related to the environment. At Daiichi Kasei, we regularly obtain updated information on laws and regulations from an environmental laws and regulations research company, and at Ultrafabrics, the environmental manager obtains information and promotes activities to prevent risks such as exceeding regulatory standards and omission of prescribed obligations. In addition, when arrangements are made with surrounding residents, government agencies, etc., the person in charge informs the secretariat, and the secretariat manages the details of such arrangements.