Environmental Policy

Fundamental Philosophy

Now that environmental problems have become such pressing-and potentially long-term-issues, Sojitz considers environmental conservation to be one of its most important management challenges.
Striving to bequeath an earth that can provide abundantly for the next generation, the Sojitz Group is doing its utmost under the Sojitz Group Statement to realize sustainable growth whereby economic development and environmental preservation can coexist.

Basic Policy

1. Environmental awareness

In the conduct of our business operations, we will be aware of their environmental effects. We will show due concern for ecological and environmental-protection issues on both a local community and a global basis, while working to prevent environmental pollution and striving to use energy and resources efficiently to reduce our environmental impact.

2. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

We will in the course of our business operations comply with environmental laws and regulations, international treaties, and all agreements and standards to which we subscribe.

3. Implementation and continual improvement of an environmental management system

We will establish and periodically review environmental objectives and targets, and will work constantly to improve our environmental management system.

4. Promotion of environmental protection activities

We will contribute to the realization of a recycling-oriented society by actively promoting energy conservation and resource efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and green procurement in our daily office routine.

5. Promoting environmentally friendly businesses

To reduce the burden on the global environment and contribute to sustainable growth, we will promote environmentally friendly businesses through the manufacture and sale of products that conserve energy and resources, while at the same time developing recycling and new-energy businesses.

6. Promoting awareness of our environmental policy

We will ensure that all directors and employees are thoroughly familiar with this policy, and will release it to the public. In addition, we will promote environmentally conscious educational and training activities to ensure that all concerned have the deep understanding of environmental problems needed to ensure that due concern for the environment is reflected in all our business activities.

  Enacted April 1, 2004
  Revised July 2, 2007