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Environmental Policy

As a trading company specializing in chemical products, we respond promptly to market needs both domestically and internationally and import/export and domestically provide raw materials, intermediates and products of superior quality, stable in supply and low environmental impact. Furthermore, we contribute to society through the provision of various services and new technical information relevant to our trading activities and assisting sellers and buyers to resolve problems.

We are aware that environmental issues are a significant concern that affects the survival of all species on this planet. As we continue our business activities, we have identified environmental issues as one of our top priorities.
In accordance with the ITOCHU Group Environmental Policy, we are taking significant steps to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, response to climate change, environmental pollution prevention, promotion of resource circulation, conservation and effective use of water resources and biodiversity conservation.
Furthermore, we will make public the data on our environmental impact and strive for ongoing improvement of the Environmental Management System.

In addition, as a member of the chemical trading supply chain, we will implement the following initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our trading business.

  • 1 Promoting environment conservation business
  • 2 Improving the workplace environment through promoting operational efficiency

July 2024
ITOCHU Chemical Frontier Corporation
TSUTOMU MIYAZAKI
President & Chief Executive Officer

Sustainability Action Plan 2025

  • ・Promotion of chemical materials made from biomass-derived raw materials
  • ・Reduction of the environmental impact of brake pads through sales of non-fibrous titanate
  • ・Reduction of the environmental impact through the promotion of materials for pollution-free anti-corrosive paint
  • ・Contribution to GHG reduction through the supply of materials designed to reduce the weight of automobiles
  • ・Support for environmental initiatives through the supply of silicone products for electric vehicles, energy-efficient housing, and automated vehicle driving systems
  • ・Contribution to the supply of safe and clean water through sales of a variety of water treatment solutions
  • ・Promotion of resource circulation through sales of hand soap utilizing recycled edible oils
  • ・Reduction of food waste through promotion of shelf-life enhancement solutions
  • ・Contribution to public health through expanded supply of APIs and formulations for generics
  • ・Promotion of logistics schemes designed to reduce GHG emissions
  • ・Distribution of seismic-resistant coatings in earthquake-prone areas
  • ・Maintenance of a solid governance framework (legal compliance, enhancement of ethical standards, proper financial practices, etc.)
  • ・Development of a fulfilling workplace environment (improvement of work-life balance, active use of information technologies, etc.)
  • ・Active promotion of social contribution activities (volunteering, relief donation, stakeholder communication, etc.)

Ecovadis

(Assessment, September 2024)

Bronze(overall score: 62 points)

Ecovadis

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