Sustainability - Foster Environmental Awareness
The Meiden Group believes that increasing each person’s environmental awareness leads to environmental contributions to society.
We conduct education relating to environmental initiatives such as environmental management and environmentally conscious design as part of the regular curriculum for employee education, which is conducted for each level of employee such as new employees, new managers, and candidates for executive roles.
Furthermore, we promote environmental activities at each site, conduct internal auditor education, etc., for personnel that are involved with work that impacts the environment, and conduct specialist education as necessary.
Each year, we conduct environmental education for all staff of the Meiden Group, including officers, through e-learning. In FY2023, we gave training on Japan’s Plastic Resource Circulation Act, which went into effect in April 2023 and on the topic of “Energy Conservation in the Meiden Group” to further promote Group energy conservation initiatives. Of Meiden Group employees, 83. 8% took the course online, and educational materials were shared with subject employees who were unable to take the course online.
Following are examples of comments and impressions of employees who took the training.
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We promote acquisition of Certification Test for Environmental Specialists (Eco Test)® certification provided by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and provide support for examination costs and provide sample questions, etc., through e-learning. In the January test in FY2022, our pass rate was 88%. We have 910 Eco Test certification holders as of March 2023. We will provide a bonus from FY2022 to FY2024 for people who have acquired qualifications, as part of promoting acquisition of qualifications.
We conduct specialist education as necessary at each site, conduct internal auditor education, etc., for employees that promote environmental activities or are involved with work that impacts the environment. In FY2023, we gave training for factory staff on such topics as carbon neutrality and management of chemicals in products. In addition, we gave training on ISO 14001 (a standard on environmental management systems) for staff at branch offices and divisions of the Head Office.
We also teach employees about environmental laws and regulations as part of compliance training. In FY2023, we gave lectures on chemical management, Japan’s Waste Disposal Act, PCB Special Treatment Act, and Water Pollution Prevention Act. By looking at case studies of violations, we remind trainees of the importance of legal compliance.
Since FY2017, we have been inviting outside experts to hold sustainability management seminars for management. Topics have included the SDGs, ESG investment, TCFD, and SBTs.
Meidensha promotes sustainability management by deepening our understanding of social trends and the environmental initiatives that corporations need to take.
