Environmental Policy of Shimadzu Corporation Head Office and Affiliated Sites
Revised April 25, 2024
1. Basic Philosophy
The Shimadzu Group aims to create a bright future by engaging in company activities based on two principles - “solve the challenges of society through business operations” and “engage in activities as a responsible member of society” - while working towards harmony between the earth, society, and people as stated in the Shimadzu Group Sustainability Charter. We have made environmental management one of our most pressing management issues. We aim to achieve business growth in harmony with the environment and increase corporate value through environmental management.
2. Basic Policy
In response to climate change, environmental pollution, and other global issues, the Shimadzu Group is implementing a variety of environmental management measures, mainly centered on the themes of “human life and well-being,” “the well-being of the Earth,” “industrial development,” and “the safe and secure society,” but also by promoting innovation that contributes to building decarbonized and recycling-oriented society through corporate compliance and science and technology. In order to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society through an environmental management strategy that aims to grow and develop businesses in harmony with the environment, Shimadzu will:
| (1) | Aim to eliminate noncompliance with laws and regulations and ensure compliance with international environmental regulations and legal requirements stipulated by national and local governments, as well as other requirements that we have agreed to comply with. |
| (2) | Prioritize the following activities to help build a decarbonized, recycling-based society. |
| ① | Provide analytical and evaluation instruments and technologies that contribute to the adoption in society of each key area of green innovation, including carbon neutrality. |
| ② | Adapt to climate change by promoting the effective use of energy, the active use of renewable energy, and by working toward the long-term goal of net-zero CO2 emissions in fiscal 2050. |
| ③ | Expand sales of our environmentally friendly Eco-Products Plus products and reduce the environmental impact of all products throughout their life cycles to achieve our FY 2030 target of reducing CO2 emissions during product use by 30 % compared to FY 2020. |
| ④ | Shimadzu is committed to environmental conservation, such as by promoting a recycling-oriented society, including our supply chains, through the use of sustainable resources, and the appropriate management of hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, and water use at Shimadzu businesses. |
| ⑤ | Collaborate actively with local communities, educational institutions, and organizations to carry out a wide range of community service activities, including forest conservation for biodiversity and ecosystem protection and environmental education. |
| (3) | Aim to continuously reduce the environmental impacts and prevent environmental pollution by Shimadzu organizations and society by constantly improving our environmental performance through continuous improvement of environmental management systems. |
| (4) | Organize, educate, and raise awareness of environmental issues so that employees and everyone working on the Group’s premises can actively engage in environmental conservation activities. |
| (5) | Actively collaborate with stakeholders to realize a sustainable society as outlined in the above basic policy. |
Environmental Meeting Chairperson,
Shimadzu Corporation
Shuzo Maruyama
Promotional Organization/External Auditing/Internal Environmental Auditors/Environmental Committee