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Environmental Management System

Sojitz and other relevant Group companies have acquired ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management, and are using environmental management systems (EMS) based on this standard.

Sojitz has established an environmental management organization headed by the President & CEO. Basic environmental policies and initiatives are discussed and considered by the CSR Committee. Each department sets and operates according to goals that are compatible with its business activities for promotion of environmentally friendly businesses, energy-saving shipping and the environmental risk countermeasures of subcontractors. Sojitz also conducts internal environmental audits every year to ensure proper implementation and promote ongoing improvement of its EMS.

 

Sojitz's EMS Organization

 

ISO14001 Certification

Sojitz Corporation

Certification Authority JIC Quality Assurance Ltd. Certification Number E1436 Date of Certification March 16, 2006 Date of Recertification November 1, 2010 Date of Expiry October 31, 2013 * ISO14001 approval was acquired on August 20, 1999. As of March 16, 2006, the company's ISO 14001 registration was transferred to a new registrar, as a result of the business integration of certification authorities

 

Consolidated Subsidiaries

(As of May 2011)             •Sojitz Machinery Corporation    •Nissho Electronics Corporation    •NE Facility Service Corporation   •IPCity Corporation   •Sojitz Cosmetics Corporation *   •Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation *   •Pla Matels Corporation    •Filteren Co., Ltd.    •Sojitz Building Materials Corporation    •DaiichiboCo., Ltd.    •Autrans (Thailand) Co., Ltd.    •PT Kaltim Methanol Industri •Long Binh Industrial Zone Development Company (LOTECO)

*Sites included in the scope of Sojitz certification

Environmental Risk Management

In the course of conducting business activities, the Sojitz Group is exposed to various environmental risks. Sojitz regards compliance with environmental laws and prevention of environmental pollution as corporate social responsibilities. Accordingly, it utilizes an environmental management system to monitor and manage environmental risks associated with business activities.

Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations
Sojitz maintains an understanding of not only the laws and regulations that it must comply with directly, but also those that affect Sojitz Group companies, and regularly checks to make sure it is in compliance.

Environmental Impact Assessments for New Business Investment and Loans
In order to obtain the Company's approval to invest in or finance a new project, departments use a project analysis sheet to assess the impact the project will have on the environment or local communities.

Environmental Auditing of Group Companies
Sojitz Group companies with manufacturing or processing facilities undergo audits of environmental aspects such as compliance with environmental regulations at the same time as regular audits.

Environmental Education and Training

To improve knowledge of the Company’s EMS and the environment, Sojitz offers training for persons responsible for dealing with environmental issues, new employees and internal environmental audit personnel, as well as e-learning-based environmental education. Environmental information is also provided on Sojitz’s “CSR & Environment” intranet website.

The Company continually encourages employees to take the Eco Test, a certification test for environmental specialists administered by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition, in the year ended March 31, 2011 the Company instituted the Sojitz Group Forest Preservation Campaign, in which participants engage in grass mowing and tree-thinning activities at the Higashi Toyoda nature preservation area in Hino City.

 

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