Environmental Policy
We, the CBC Group, recognize that the preservation of the global environment is one of the most important issues facing humanity as we strive to realize our corporate philosophy of “Co-existence and Co-prosperity/Dream Together.” We hereby establish this Environmental Policy and will promote environmental conservation initiatives in accordance with this policy to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
1. Governance Related to This Policy The top management will be responsible for supervising initiatives related to this policy, which will be implemented throughout the CBC Group. The Sustainability Group will be in charge of administering this policy, and the Global Compliance Governance Committee will periodically review the status of these initiatives.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all officers and employees of the CBC Group.
In addition, we ask all stakeholders within the value chain of the CBC Group’s business activities to understand the intent of this policy and to cooperate in initiatives consistent with it.
3. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations and Prevention of Pollution We will comply with environmental laws, regulations, agreements, etc., and strive to conserve the environment and reduce waste and prevent pollution.
4. Promotion of Climate Change, Circular Economy, Water Resources, Biodiversity, Chemical Substance Management, Air Pollution Prevention, and Sustainable Consumption We will promote measures to address climate change, including carbon neutrality, the formation of a circular economy, the conservation of water resources, consideration for biodiversity, and the proper management of chemical substances, and the prevention of air pollution, and strive to preserve the global environment. Furthermore, we will contribute to the promotion of sustainable consumption by providing environmentally conscious products and services. In addition, the CBC Group aims to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions under Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 58.8% by fiscal year 2034 compared to fiscal year 2022 levels.
5. Establishment and Continuous Improvement of an Environmental Management System We will set environmental goals based on our environmental policy, establish an environmental management system to achieve these goals, implement these measures, and strive for continuous improvement. In addition, we will revise key provisions of this policy as necessary, review its contents annually, and strive for continuous improvement.
6. Education and Disclosure We will provide appropriate education to employees to ensure that this policy is incorporated into and implemented in our business activities. We will also appropriately disclose information regarding our environmental conservation efforts.
