Preventing air pollution
Preventing air pollution
The Air Pollution Control Act sets emission standards for air pollutants emitted from factories and other facilities. At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we comply with these regulations by conducting regular measurements and monitoring, thereby reducing our environmental impact.
The Air Pollution Control Act sets emission standards for air pollutants emitted from factories and other facilities. At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we comply with these regulations by conducting regular measurements and monitoring, thereby reducing our environmental impact.
Preventing marine and river contamination
Preventing marine and river contamination
The Sewerage Act and Water Pollution Control Act set standards for the quality of wastewater discharged from factories and other facilities. Additionally, municipalities may establish specific standards based on agreements.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we ensure that wastewater from our factories and research facilities meets these legal and municipal standards by treating it before discharge. For items with a higher risk of exceeding these standards, we have established stricter internal criteria and conduct continuous monitoring to respond promptly to any abnormalities.
The Sewerage Act and Water Pollution Control Act set standards for the quality of wastewater discharged from factories and other facilities. Additionally, municipalities may establish specific standards based on agreements.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, we ensure that wastewater from our factories and research facilities meets these legal and municipal standards by treating it before discharge. For items with a higher risk of exceeding these standards, we have established stricter internal criteria and conduct continuous monitoring to respond promptly to any abnormalities.
Preventing soil contamination
Preventing soil contamination
The Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act and municipal ordinances set standards for soil and groundwater quality.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, a soil survey conducted at our Omiya plant site from 1999 to 2000 revealed contamination of soil and groundwater. Consequently, since 2001, we have been continuously implementing measures to purify and prevent the spread of contaminants. Additionally, we measure environmental standard substances in groundwater every two months.
The Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act and municipal ordinances set standards for soil and groundwater quality.
At Taisho Pharmaceutical, a soil survey conducted at our Omiya plant site from 1999 to 2000 revealed contamination of soil and groundwater. Consequently, since 2001, we have been continuously implementing measures to purify and prevent the spread of contaminants. Additionally, we measure environmental standard substances in groundwater every two months.
Preventing leakage of chemical substances
Preventing leakage of chemical substances
Regarding chemical substances harmful to the environment, including PRTR-listed substances under the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law, Taisho Pharmaceutical strives to manage them appropriately and reduce their environmental emissions based on various regulations and our own management procedures.
Regarding chemical substances harmful to the environment, including PRTR-listed substances under the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law, Taisho Pharmaceutical strives to manage them appropriately and reduce their environmental emissions based on various regulations and our own management procedures.
Rigorously managing PCB waste
Rigorously managing PCB waste
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) were once widely used in electronic equipment but have been found to be harmful to humans and the environment. Their manufacture and import are now prohibited. PCB-containing waste is properly stored and managed in accordance with the Waste Management Law and the PCB Special Measures Law, with annual status reports submitted to the authorities.
As of 2024, all high-concentration PCB-containing equipment identified has been disposed of.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) were once widely used in electronic equipment but have been found to be harmful to humans and the environment. Their manufacture and import are now prohibited. PCB-containing waste is properly stored and managed in accordance with the Waste Management Law and the PCB Special Measures Law, with annual status reports submitted to the authorities.
As of 2024, all high-concentration PCB-containing equipment identified has been disposed of.
