E
Environment
Policy and Disclosure
Climate Change/Biodiversity
Materialities
Contribution to a sustainable global environment
We will work to combat climate change
by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our business activities
Materialities
Efforts toward a circular economy
We will contribute to the realization of a circulating society
by manufacturing high-quality products that support long-term wear
Environmental Policy
Based on the Basic Policy on Sustainability and this policy, Sanyo works to solve environmental issues through its business activities as follows:
We also build partnerships and collaborate with various parties to resolve issues throughout the supply chain.
1. Compliance with laws and ordinances
In our business activities, we comply with environmental laws, international norms, and other agreements that we have agreed to.
2. Environmental issues related to business activities
Climate change
We reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with our business activities and take steps to combat climate change.
We also strive to implement measures to mitigate climate change and adapt to it with the aim of realizing a decarbonized society.
Water resources
We work on reducing water usage and improving the efficiency of water resource use and strive to conserve water resources.
Conservation of forests
We strive to use properly managed forest resources and aim for zero deforestation.
Biodiversity
We recognize the importance of biodiversity and strive to preserve it.
Prevention of pollution
We work on reducing and properly disposing of hazardous wastes and pollutants and strive to prevent pollution of air, water, ocean, and soil.
Resource use / resource circulation
We work on improving the efficiency of resource and energy use and reducing wastes. Additionally, through initiatives for a circular economy, we strive to balance sustainable business activities with reducing impact on the environment.
3. Creation of businesses that reduce impact on the environment
We strive to develop and popularize products and services that reduce the burden on the environment and to create businesses.
4. Management system
We develop a management system to achieve the environmental goals we have set and strive to continuously improve and maintain an appropriate governance system.
5. Engagement with stakeholders
We believe it is important to understand a wide range of perspectives of stakeholders on environmental issues. Therefore, we value conversations with stakeholders and respond appropriately to environmental issues related to our business activities.
6. Environmental education
We provide necessary education and promote awareness activities so that our officers and employees understand this policy and take actions based on this policy in their individual work.
7. Disclosure of information
We regularly disclose information through our corporate website regarding our efforts and progress towards resolving environmental issues under this policy.
Environmental education
The Sustainability Promotion Office issues monthly reports, conducts training sessions, and conducts surveys on the penetration level of sustainability awareness, with the aim of fostering sustainability awareness within the company and reforming employee awareness.
We share examples of activities related to daily work, such as SDGs and materiality, promotion activities and KPIs, and goals on long-term, medium-term, and short-term timelines, and promote internal enlightenment activities to solve issues.