Environmental Activities

Environmental Policy

We aim to contribute to environmental protection and a sustainable society by providing consulting and solutions for automation, thereby contributing to environmental impact and climate change.

To achieve this goal, we implement the following policies.

1. Environmentally friendly design

 In order to make effective use of limited resources without waste, we will strive to improve the recycling rate of resources from raw material selection to disposal, and to reduce waste.

2. Promotion of 4R activities

 We recognize the impact of our corporate activities on biodiversity and will systematically promote 4R activities.

4R
Reduce (Reduce usage)
Reuse (Reusing resources)
Recycle (Collection and Recycling)
Renewable (Switch to recycled material and plant material)

3. Sustainable procurement

 We aim for environmentally friendly and sustainable procurement, through partnerships with our suppliers.

4. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

 We will comply with domestic and international laws and regulations, as well as promises made to customers and local communities, and strive to continuously improve the environment in an integrated manner with our daily operations.

5. Awareness and social contribution

 Each employee understands the importance of ecosystem conservation through environmental education, and engages in environmental activities at the workplace and in the community.

October 1st, 2024

Koganei Corporation

President Hiromichi Anzai

Environmental Conservation Activities

In year 2000, Koganei acquired ISO 14001 certification (international standard for environmental management systems) for its Tokyo office and Komagane Plant. Koganei then expanded the scope of the certification and acquired certification for its head office in 2004. When the head office was relocated in 2009, the Tokyo office was renamed head office.
According to the requirements of ISO 14001:2004, Koganei thoroughly reviewed its environmental aspects and created plans for implementing its environmental activities in order to become a more environmentally friendly company.

Summary of Environmental Activities

  • We cooperate with our clients for surveys for contained materials to meet international regulations and requirements on substances controlled for environmental purposes.
  • Every June, which is designated as “Environment Month,” we plan and carry out various environment improvement activities. We participate in an event called the Environment Picnic along the Tenryu River in our community, carry out a clean-up campaign around our work premises, implement eco-commute, provide employees with environmental education and training, and issue a monthly newsletter promoting our activities.
  • We are aware of energy consumption at the head office, Komagane Plant, and sales offices in order to comply with the Energy Saving Act.
  • We guarantee our legal compliance through internal audits.