Pollution Prevention
Relevant SDGs
We identify potential environmental risks, including environmental pollution due to improper management of chemicals, and strive to prevent pollution.
Basic Approach
Many chemical substances pose risks such as environmental pollution and injury due to improper handling or equipment failure. To avoid and mitigate these risks, it is necessary to establish systems for the correct and safe management of chemical substances.
Our Group is committed to reducing our environmental impact. We use a wide variety of chemical substances, and we recognize the importance of reducing the total amount of those chemicals and also substituting safer alternatives. Each operating company within our Group has established chemical substance management systems to reduce risks and lessen environmental impact. We constantly conduct chemical substance management education, emergency response training for leaks, daily inspections and internal audits to confirm correct operations, and training of qualified personnel. We also promote the reduction of chemical usage by sharing information on alternative substances as well as other methods to reduce usage.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2023
We strive to use the minimum amount of chemicals possible. In 2023, the amount of PRTR (pollutant release and transfer register) Law1 target substances we handled was approximately 57 tons, a reduction of about 44 tons from the previous year. The main reason for the reduction was the outsourcing of some manufacturing processes. Our Group companies that use chemicals continuously conducted chemical management education and emergency response training. In 2023, based on the annual environmental activity plan, we conducted education, training, and on-site inspections to reduce risks.
※1 PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: Chemical Substance Release and Transfer Reporting System) - A system for understanding, aggregating, and disclosing the handling volume, environmental release, and amount of chemical substances moved outside the facility as waste, among other aspects. Companies are required to compile data for substances covered by this system and report it to government authorities annually.
Chemical Substance Management Education
Within our group, we have established specialized courses on chemical substance management as part of our environmental education program. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including the characteristics and risks associated with chemical substances, relevant regulations, and key points in practical management.
Additionally, we have developed procedures and manuals for handling emergency situations, such as chemical leaks, and have regularly conducted emergency response training based on these procedures. This not only ensures the effectiveness of what is written in the manuals, but also enables practical learning of methods to prevent the spread of contamination.
