Takara Group Environmental Management System Organization Chart
By fiscal 2002, Takara Shuzo had obtained ISO 14001 certification for all its plants, branches and the Main Office (including Total Management Business Co., Ltd. and Takara Network System Co., Ltd. located in the same building). In January 2005, we obtained integrated ISO 14001 certification. Currently, led by the ISO Environmental Main Division, we are implementing activities to achieve environmental goals directly connected to management, by aligning the goals for our Medium-Term Management Plan with those for ISO 14001.
Each site is engaged in specific activities, with the environmental managers playing a central role.
Compliance with Relevant Environmental Laws
To prevent environmental pollution, Takara Shuzo implements environmental management that not only observes the related laws and regulations, but goes a step further with independent standards and guidelines. Effectively using the companywide program that enabled the acquisition of ISO 14001 certification, we perform periodic reviews and verify compliance with laws. Takara was not in violation of any environmental laws during fiscal year 2006.
Major Environmental Laws
Pollution laws (air, water, noise, vibration, soil contamination, noxious odors), waste disposal laws, chemical substance management laws (PRTR Law, Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law), recycling laws (Containers and Packaging Recycling Law, Food Recycling Law, Resources Recycling Law) and laws concerning disaster prevention and hazardous materials, etc. |
The Takara Group’s Environmental Policy
1. Takara Shuzo Corporate Philosophy
““Through our fermentation technology and biotechnology, we will contribute to healthy and happy (iki-iki) lifestyles and the creation of an active society in harmony with nature.”
Based on this fundamental philosophy, the Takara Group will work toward preserving the environment and contribute to the creation of a rich society.
2. Basic Policy
The Takara Group’s business activities are diversified to include promotion of Group strategies, such as Takara Groupwide distribution of resources; IR activities; and the alcohol, food and spirits businesses in general, with supporting functions such as marketing surveys, personnel service, IT development, etc.
To fully grasp the impact on the environment of these activities and to contribute to the preservation of the global environment, we base our activities on the following fundamental policies.
(1) Position a balance of environmental conservation and normal business activities as a key management issue.
(2) Create an environmental management system for pollution prevention and continually improve our environmental conservation efforts.
(3) Observe the laws relating to the environment and other important items agreed upon by the organization.
(4) Promise that we will improve our environmental performance by implementing precise environmental impact assessments for all corporate activities, establishing and trying to achieve targets and goals where technologically and economically viable, and reviewing these periodically.
(5) Within the business activities carried out by the Takara Group, the following are given priority and promoted as environmental preservation activities:
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<1>Treat natural resources with respect and work toward resource and energy conservation.
<2>Work to develop environmentally friendly products.
<3>Work toward green purchasing.
<4>Work toward communication with society by disclosing environmental activities and environmental performance data. |
(6) All members of the Takara Group will be notified of this Environmental Policy through educational activities and all employees will be encouraged to participate in social contribution activities.
This Environmental Policy is to be accessible to the general public.
April 1, 2004
Hisashi Ohmiya
President, Takara Holdings Inc.
President, Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Note: The scope of the Takara Group in terms of ISO 14001 covers Takara Holdings Inc., Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd., Total Management Business, Co., Ltd. and Takara Network System Co., Ltd.
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