Environmental

Environmental Management

Policy

Policy

MC considers addressing sustainability challenges as one of its most important management issues. We have therefore been actively engaged in promoting a range of initiatives towards preserving the global environment through every aspect of our business. The cornerstone of these activities is our Environmental Charter, which was established in 1996. The charter clearly outlines our fundamental stance regarding environmental issues to all of our stakeholders. Based on this charter, MC conducts a variety of activities and strives to create and increase environmental value. The charter has been revised as necessary in order to reflect the fact that environmental issues and awareness are constantly evolving.
MC has established environmental management systems (EMS) that are compliant with ISO 14001, with the President & CEO serving as the chief officer in charge of EMS. In keeping with the spirit of the Environmental Charter, MC is advancing EMS activities based on its Environmental Policy.
Specifically, by having the President & CEO manage the targets set the previous fiscal year for both business and office activities, determine policies for the next year and establish systems for internal deployment, we are striving to continuously enhance and improve our EMS in harmony with our business activities. We will continue to seek out truly effective initiatives that contribute to our company’s sustainable growth.

MC’s Environmental Policy

MC has established environmental management systems (EMS) based upon its Environmental Charter. By disseminating the Environmental Policy set each year by the President & CEO and promoting awareness throughout MC, MC aims to preserve the global environment and work towards the realization of a sustainable society through its business activities.

【2024 Environmental Policy】

1Compliance with Environmental Laws and Standards

We will uphold environmental laws and standards in addition to our own environmental commitments.

2Efforts to Improve the Environment

  1. We will make efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to address climate change.
  2. We will make efforts to reduce resource and energy consumption.
  3. We recognize the importance of biodiversity and will pay close attention to our impact on the natural environment.

3Continuous Improvement of our EMS

We will strive for continuous utilization and improvement to our EMS in line with our business activities.

4Disclosure of our Environmental Policy

We will ensure that our Environmental Policy is conveyed to all of our employees, and we will promote understanding through training and dissemination efforts. We will also publicly disclose our Environmental Policy.

Green Procurement Policy

As MC conducts office activities in line with its Environmental Policy, MC is taking the following actions in order to proactively show consideration for the environment through all types of procurement activities with the aim of reducing its impact on the environment. These actions are based on the Green Purchase Guidelines, which lay out in writing green purchase methods.

  1. Avoid unnecessary procurement
  2. Place emphasis on “environmental consideration” together with function/cost at the time of procurement, and select green products whenever possible which satisfy the following:
    1. (1) Those using primarily recycled/reused raw materials
    2. (2) Those which reduce resource and energy costs and have a lower environmental impact throughout the production/use/disposal lifecycle stages
    3. (3) Those which do not use hazardous chemicals, or are making efforts to reduce such substances
    4. (4) Those with an established recycling system
  3. Make efforts to reduce environmental impact from packing and transport during procurement wherever possible
  4. Strive to reuse materials and curb new procurement

Furthermore, the guidelines also stipulate that when selecting products with special procedures required by law (home electronics, etc.), MC will confirm whether or not the product takes into account environmental considerations by referencing catalogues and other sources. Furthermore, when selecting products such as stationery, printing paper and furniture, MC will also confirm by referencing catalogues and other sources whether the product is certified (with an official mark) as having met environmental regulations/standards.

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Structure

Structure

At MC, environmental management systems (EMS) are managed by the General Manager of the Sustainability Dept., who serves as the Environmental Manager, with the President and CEO of MC serving as the chief officer in charge of EMS. MC encourages the participation of all employees in implementing EMS in cooperation with the Group Chief Sustainability Officer of each Business Group, along with Group EMS Managers and other personnel.

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Promotion Framework

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Promotion Framework

* As of April 1, 2024

Status of ISO 14001 Acquisition

In 1998, MC acquired ISO 14001 certification at its Head Offices. Individual Group companies also comply with ISO 14001 depending on their individual status.

  • Certified sites (ISO 14001-certified sites):
    • Head Offices and three affiliated companies (Mitsubishi Corporation Financial & Management Services (Japan) Ltd., MC Facilities Co., Ltd., MC Communications Inc.)
  • Ratio of ISO 14001-certified sites: 100%
  • Scope of registration: Commodity trading and business investment activities

Main MC Group Companies with ISO 14001 Certification

Business Group Name of Company Business Activities
Natural Gas Group BRUNEI LNG SENDIRIAN BERHAD Natural gas liquefaction and LNG sales
PT Donggi Senoro LNG Natural gas liquefaction and LNG sales
Industrial Materials Group NIPPON ELECTRODE COMPANY, LTD. Manufacturing and sales of carbon products
Metal One Corporation Processing, manufacturing, sales and distribution of steel products
Amfine Chemical Corporation Manufacturing and sales of plastics additives
POSCO MC MATERIALS Co.,Ltd. Manufacturing and sales of needle coke
Cape Flattery Silica Mines Pty., Ltd. Mining, processing and sales of silica sand
Chemicals Solution Group Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation Marketing of solvents, paints, coating resins and silicones
Mitsubishi Corporation Plastics Ltd. Marketing of synthetic resin raw materials and products
MC Ferticom Co., Ltd. Manufacturing of fertilizers
Meiwa Corporation Trading company
EXPORTADORA DE SAL, S. A. de C. V. Salt business
Thai Shinkong Industry Corporation Ltd. Manufacturing and sales of PET resin
Mineral Resources Group Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan Ltd. Mineral resources trading company for Japanese customers
Anglo American  Sur S.A. Mining, processing and sales of copper ore
Industrial Infrastructure Group Chiyoda Corporation Plant engineering business
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation Design, production, packaging, servicing and repair of turbomachinery parts and products
Nikken Corporation Construction Equipment & Rental Business
NIKKEN SANGYO Real estate leasing
Mitsubishi Corporation Technos Sales of machine tools and industrial machinery
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DE COLOMBIA LTDA Elevator business (sales and maintenance)
MITSUBISHI ELEVATOR (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Elevator business (sales and maintenance)
MITSUBISHI ELEVATOR (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. Elevator business (sales and maintenance)
Mitsubishi Electric Hong Kong Co., Ltd. Elevator business (sales and maintenance)
ALSOK Soei Co., Ltd. Facility management business
Automotive & Mobility Group Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Manufacturing and sales of automobiles and automobile parts
PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia
Automobile manufacturing
P.T. KRAMA YUDHA TIGA BERLIAN MOTORS Import and sales of automobiles
Toyo Tire Corporation
Tire Business, Automotive Parts (Business)
Food Industry Group Aji Japan Co., Ltd. Manufacturing and sales of food ingredients and seasoning preparations
Ajiryo Food Technology Co., Ltd. Manufacturing and sales of seasoning ingredients
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc. Manufacturing and sales of processed meat products and processed / precooked food products, 
Salad Club Co., Ltd. Manufacturing and sales of packaged salads
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. Manufacturing of corn starch and related processed products
Nitto Fuji Flour Milling Co., Ltd. Flour miller
Cermaq Group AS Salmon farming business
DECCAN FINE CHEMICALS (INDIA) PRIVATE LI Contracted manufacturing of agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients
NITTO-FUJI INTERNATIONAL VIETNAM CO.,LTD Manufacturing and sales of mixed flour
NITTO-FUJI INTERNATIONAL THAILAND CO.,LTD Manufacturing and sales of mixed flour
OLAM GROUP LIMITED Production, collection, processing, trade, and port operations for agricultural products
PT. FERMENTECH INDONESIA Manufacturing and sales of ingredients for foods and seasonings
NISSIN FOODS(THAILAND) CO., LTD Production and sales of instant noodles, etc.
ASIA MODIFIED STARCH CO., LTD Production and sales of modified starch
ASIAN BEST CHICKEN CO., LTD Poultry processing
Consumer Industry Group Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. Domestic and international wholesale and distribution of processed foods, frozen and chilled foods, alcoholic beverages and confectionaries
Kanro Inc. Manufature and sale of confections and food
Mitsubishi Corporation LT, Inc. International integrated transport logistics, warehousing
Toyo Tire Corporation Tire Business, Automotive Parts (Business)
Power Solution Group N.V. ENECO Energy supply business
Swing Corporation Water business
Urban Development Group Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. Various types of leasing, installment sales, and other financial services
Corporate Staff Section Mitsubishi Corporation Financial & Management Services (Japan) Ltd. Financial, accounting, and inspection services, corporate finance and management consulting services
MC Facilities Co., Ltd. Facility management for buildings and offices, and general business support

* As of March 31, 2024

Environmental Audits

MC conducts internal environmental audits every year in accordance with ISO 14001. Audits are conducted by forming audit teams comprised of members of the Corporate Sustainability Dept. The audit teams confirm whether EMS is being effectively implemented in each Business Group. The audit teams report their findings to the President and CEO, who serves as the chief officer in charge of EMS.

Environmental Communications

When MC is requested by customers or other external stakeholders to provide environmental information, MC discloses this information by following the processes stipulated by the ISO 14001 standards. This information includes certified copies of documentation associated with the ISO certification process. In FY2023, MCprovided 3 certified copies of its ISO documentation.

サステナビリティ部(PQ), 複合都市開発グループ(SX), 天然ガスグループ(NX), 電力ソリューショングループ(EZ), 化学ソリューショングループ(CT), コンシューマー産業グループ(HI), 総合素材グループ(DZ), 金属資源グループ(KZ), 産業インフラグループ(MV), 自動車・モビリティグループ(UV), 食品産業グループ(LI), 翻訳会社

Initiatives

Initiatives

Procurement of CO2-Free Electricity for the Head Office Building

As part of efforts to contribute to ”Contributing to Decarbonized Societies”, one of MC’s Materialities, MC has switched to green power for the electricity procured for its Head Office building (the Mitsubishi Shoji Building). CO2-free electricity with environmental value (tracked non-Fossil Fuel Energy Certificates*1*1 Non-Fossil Fuel Energy Certificates certify the environmental value of electricity as being generated from non-fossil fuel energy sources, such as renewable energy sources, under the Act on the Promotion of Use of Non-fossil Energy Sources and Effective Use of Fossil Energy Materials by Energy Suppliers.*1) is generated at a solar power plant invested in and operated by Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Solutions Ltd., which is engaged in the power generation business, and procured through MC Retail Energy Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the power retailing business. As such, electricity demand in the Mitsubishi Shoji Building is covered by renewable energy sources that also meet the requirements of RE100*2An international initiative that aims for 100% of the energy used in business operations to be procured from renewable sources.*2. From power generation to retail, MC Group companies work together to supply, procure and use renewable energy, creating environmental value by leveraging the MC Group’s comprehensive capabilities in the power value chain.

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Relevant Data

Relevant Data

Number of Environmental Reports and Corrective Measures

In the implementation of EMS, a system has been established for reporting and correcting matters relating to infringements of laws and ordinances as well as guidance from authorities. The incidents are shared throughout MC and measures are taken to prevent recurrences.

Number of Environmental Reports and Corrective Measures

FY2021 FY 2022 FY2023
Number of reports 6 3 7
Number of corrective measures 6 3 7
(Including matters resulting in fines, penalties, etc.) 0 0 0

A reporting system which uses a compliance hotline has been instituted to appropriately respond to accidents and disasters when they occur and to promptly implement measures to prevent recurrence. The system covers not only MC but group companies as well. Going forward, MC will continue to promote EMS as well as measures to address environmental contamination such as oil pollution. Concurrently, in the event of an environmental incident, MC will promptly report the incident to the relevant parties and investigate the causes, along with considering appropriate remedial measures and preventive measures. In doing so, MC will rigorously implement measures to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

Reference:
Compliance System Diagram
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