Our Environmental Approach
The corporate philosophy of the HITOWA Group is to constantly create new value that supports families and lifestyles as we provide high levels of satisfaction and moving experiences. To achieve that, we have positioned environmental protection as one of our highest priorities, and we are contributing to the development of sustainable societies.
Climate change countermeasures
We strive to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, to promote the transformation of society into a carbon-free society, and to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Protecting water resources and biodiversity
We work to reduce our water consumption and improve the efficiency of our water resource usage. We strive to protect water resources and to minimize our impact on biodiversity.
Pollution prevention initiatives
We strive to prevent environmental pollution by chemicals, oils, and other substances, and to reduce their environmental impact. We work to reduce emissions of atmospheric pollutants and to reduce and appropriately process the hazardous waste and effluent we discharge.
Environmental impact reduction measures
We recognize the environmental impact that corporate activity causes through the consumption of resources and the emission of waste. We strive to reduce our environmental burden by promoting efficient resource usage and recycling by each and every one of our employees and by cutting or curbing our energy usage.
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
We comply with environmental laws, international codes, and the agreements that we are party to.
Operating and improving our environmental management system
In order to improve our environmental performance, we have created an environmental management system, which we improve on an ongoing basis.
Communication with stakeholders
We strive to improve awareness of the importance of environmental conservation among our employees and members of the local communities through our environmental education activities and our regional contribution activities. We are also dedicated to communicating with stakeholders regarding environmental and other issues.
October 2022
HIDAKA Hiromi
President and Representative Director
HITOWA Holdings Co., Ltd.