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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

Environmental Action Plan

  • 1 Sales of the Biodegradable plastics raw materials in view of circular society
  • 2 Reduction of environmental impact by selling non-fibrous titanate for brake pad production
  • 3 Sales of pollution-free, anti-corrosive white pigments contain no heavy metals(e.g. chromium and lead)
  • 4 Sales of hand soap made with recycled edible oils and fats
  • 5 Reduction of food waste by expanding sales of shelf-life enhancer
  • 6 Sales of various pharmaceutical raw materials, active pharmaceutical Ingredients and pharmaceutical formulation
  • 7 Sales of biomass-based chemicals which contribute reducing GHG
  • 8 Supply of material contributing to reduce the weight of automobiles
  • 9 Supply of various chemicals for clean water treatment
  • 10 Provision of new materials and solutions aiming for new technology development and energy conservation
  • 11 Proposal and sales of products for maintaining and promoting health
  • 12 Introduction of information technology to improve the work environment

Ecovadis

(Assessment, September 2024)

Bronze(overall score: 62 points)

Ecovadis

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