Policy and goal of environmental activities.
Policy and goal of environmental activities.
The Company’s mission is to contribute to society by creating and offering superior pharmaceuticals and health-related products as well as healthcare-related information and services in socially responsible ways that enrich people's lives by improving health and beauty. Based on this mission, we consider the environment and biodiversity in all corporate activities from product R&D, manufacturing and disposal to distribution and sales.
The Company’s mission is to contribute to society by creating and offering superior pharmaceuticals and health-related products as well as healthcare-related information and services in socially responsible ways that enrich people's lives by improving health and beauty. Based on this mission, we consider the environment and biodiversity in all corporate activities from product R&D, manufacturing and disposal to distribution and sales.
- We shall comply with environmental laws and regulations and our agreements with stakeholders including government institutions, related industry groups, and local residents. We shall also set voluntary management standards and work to improve our level of environmental management.
- We shall promote energy and resource conservation and work to reduce CO2 emissions in order to reduce our use of limited energy and resources and to help preserve the global environment.
- We shall promote the three Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle to reduce waste and practice responsible waste treatment.
- We shall provide environmental information to all employees and raise their awareness to help them broaden their perspectives and effectively engage in environmental activities.
- We shall participate in the environmental activities of related pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations, material recycling organizations and other organizations, and cooperate with them in addressing environmental issues.
- We shall work to achieve harmony with local communities and energetically participate in the preservation and improvement of the local environment.
- We shall comply with environmental laws and regulations and our agreements with stakeholders including government institutions, related industry groups, and local residents. We shall also set voluntary management standards and work to improve our level of environmental management.
- We shall promote energy and resource conservation and work to reduce CO2 emissions in order to reduce our use of limited energy and resources and to help preserve the global environment.
- We shall promote the three Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle to reduce waste and practice responsible waste treatment.
- We shall provide environmental information to all employees and raise their awareness to help them broaden their perspectives and effectively engage in environmental activities.
- We shall participate in the environmental activities of related pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations, material recycling organizations and other organizations, and cooperate with them in addressing environmental issues.
- We shall work to achieve harmony with local communities and energetically participate in the preservation and improvement of the local environment.
Setting a framework for environmental management.
Setting a framework for environmental management.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we set common goals across the group and appoint responsible persons and managers at each site to advance our environmental initiatives.
We also utilize environmental management standards published by international organizations. These standards outline the required actions for companies. By undergoing audits from certification bodies and obtaining certification that confirms compliance with these standards, we make the status of our initiatives more transparent and understandable.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we set common goals across the group and appoint responsible persons and managers at each site to advance our environmental initiatives.
We also utilize environmental management standards published by international organizations. These standards outline the required actions for companies. By undergoing audits from certification bodies and obtaining certification that confirms compliance with these standards, we make the status of our initiatives more transparent and understandable.
Utilization of an external environmental management system
Utilization of an external environmental management system
At Taisho Pharmaceutical's Production Headquarters, we have obtained certification for the international environmental management system "ISO 14001" and are working to reduce environmental impact based on this standard. We undergo renewal audits every three years (with annual regular audits). This ensures that each department's environmental initiatives are conducted appropriately, particularly in compliance with legal regulations.
Additionally, we conduct environmental audits using methods established by the group. The main aspects checked include compliance with laws, the degree of achievement of goals, and the effectiveness of initiatives. These audits also provide opportunities to propose improvements to our operations.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical's Production Headquarters, we have obtained certification for the international environmental management system "ISO 14001" and are working to reduce environmental impact based on this standard. We undergo renewal audits every three years (with annual regular audits). This ensures that each department's environmental initiatives are conducted appropriately, particularly in compliance with legal regulations.
Additionally, we conduct environmental audits using methods established by the group. The main aspects checked include compliance with laws, the degree of achievement of goals, and the effectiveness of initiatives. These audits also provide opportunities to propose improvements to our operations.
Create emergency rules in advance
Create emergency rules in advance
In the event of an emergency, such as the leakage of pollutants from factories or research facilities, it is crucial to respond swiftly and accurately. Therefore, Taisho Pharmaceutical has established pre-defined responses through guidelines such as the "Special Crisis Response Guidelines for Environmental Pollution" and the "Chronological Action Plan for Special Environmental Crises."
Additionally, the Production Headquarters operates an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 to manage environmental risks.
In the event of an emergency, such as the leakage of pollutants from factories or research facilities, it is crucial to respond swiftly and accurately. Therefore, Taisho Pharmaceutical has established pre-defined responses through guidelines such as the "Special Crisis Response Guidelines for Environmental Pollution" and the "Chronological Action Plan for Special Environmental Crises."
Additionally, the Production Headquarters operates an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 to manage environmental risks.
Conducting emergency drills
Conducting emergency drills
In addition to chemical spills, we conduct ongoing training to respond to scenarios such as fires and explosions involving flammable materials. Based on the results of these drills, we review and update our rules and procedures.
At the Production Headquarters, we also conduct training for emergency situations that may occur during times when fewer people are present, such as at night or on holidays, and when it is dark.
In addition to chemical spills, we conduct ongoing training to respond to scenarios such as fires and explosions involving flammable materials. Based on the results of these drills, we review and update our rules and procedures.
At the Production Headquarters, we also conduct training for emergency situations that may occur during times when fewer people are present, such as at night or on holidays, and when it is dark.
Environmental Education
Environmental Education
Perspectives and approaches to environmental initiatives can vary among individuals. To prevent discrepancies in activity levels, we regularly educate our employees on the company's stance, philosophy, and the latest rules.
Perspectives and approaches to environmental initiatives can vary among individuals. To prevent discrepancies in activity levels, we regularly educate our employees on the company's stance, philosophy, and the latest rules.
For all employees
For all employees
When advancing environmental initiatives, there are common knowledge areas that all employees should be aware of, as well as specific information that employees at certain sites or involved in particular tasks need to know. At Taisho Pharmaceutical Group, we have developed separate programs for these aspects and conduct environmental education accordingly.
For the education aimed at all employees, we emphasize understanding how their work impacts the environment and considering ways to reduce environmental burden. We set specific themes such as effective energy use and waste reduction initiatives.
When advancing environmental initiatives, there are common knowledge areas that all employees should be aware of, as well as specific information that employees at certain sites or involved in particular tasks need to know. At Taisho Pharmaceutical Group, we have developed separate programs for these aspects and conduct environmental education accordingly.
For the education aimed at all employees, we emphasize understanding how their work impacts the environment and considering ways to reduce environmental burden. We set specific themes such as effective energy use and waste reduction initiatives.
On a department and job basis
On a department and job basis
In addition to common training, the production department also conducts education aligned with the ISO 14001 framework. This includes reviewing waste emission targets for each site. Branches and offices provide separate training for employees who may be responsible for waste management. This training primarily targets administrative staff, educating them on legal rules regarding waste management and segregation.
In addition to common training, the production department also conducts education aligned with the ISO 14001 framework. This includes reviewing waste emission targets for each site. Branches and offices provide separate training for employees who may be responsible for waste management. This training primarily targets administrative staff, educating them on legal rules regarding waste management and segregation.
Education on waste at branches and offices
Education on waste at branches and offices
- Specialized education of waste disposal managers and personnel in waste emitters’ responsibilities, legal compliance, etc.
- General education of clerical workers in waste reduction initiatives
- Specialized education of waste disposal managers and personnel in waste emitters’ responsibilities, legal compliance, etc.
- General education of clerical workers in waste reduction initiatives
In Environment Month
In Environment Month
Taisho Pharmaceutical has designated February and July as "Environment Months" and is planning events to help employees feel closer to environmental efforts. In fiscal 2023, we carried out the following initiatives.
Taisho Pharmaceutical has designated February and July as "Environment Months" and is planning events to help employees feel closer to environmental efforts. In fiscal 2023, we carried out the following initiatives.
Environment Month Initiatives Conducted in fiscal 2023
Environment Month Initiatives Conducted in fiscal 2023
- Communicating information about saving energy（August 2023）
- Environment quiz（February 2024）
- Communicating information about saving energy（August 2023）
- Environment quiz（February 2024）
Purchasing eco-friendly products.
Purchasing eco-friendly products.
When purchasing items necessary for business operations, choosing more environmentally friendly options can reduce environmental impact. This concept is known as green purchasing.
Taisho Pharmaceutical has an internal system for purchasing consumables online. This system prioritizes the listing of environmentally friendly products in the catalog, encouraging responsible purchasing practices among employees.
When purchasing items necessary for business operations, choosing more environmentally friendly options can reduce environmental impact. This concept is known as green purchasing.
Taisho Pharmaceutical has an internal system for purchasing consumables online. This system prioritizes the listing of environmentally friendly products in the catalog, encouraging responsible purchasing practices among employees.
Notes and Additional Information
*1 Average annual energy consumption rate: Calculated by the following formula.
Fuel consumption (kL) / transport distance x weight (10,000 ton-km)
*2 Environmental risks that have an impact on the external environment: Here, this refers to events that have a certain magnitude, calculated by multiplying the impact of accidents or emergencies whose occurrence would have a significant environmental impact by the probability of such occurrence.
Notes and Additional Information
*1 Average annual energy consumption rate: Calculated by the following formula.
Fuel consumption (kL) / transport distance x weight (10,000 ton-km)
*2 Environmental risks that have an impact on the external environment: Here, this refers to events that have a certain magnitude, calculated by multiplying the impact of accidents or emergencies whose occurrence would have a significant environmental impact by the probability of such occurrence.
