Environment
ICHIKOH Group Environmental and Energy Policy
Establishment of Environmental and Energy Management System
As a member of the Valeo Group, Ichikoh Industries is actively promoting the "CAP50" sustainability initiative—a key milestone toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. As a solid foundation for achieving this ambitious goal, we have obtained both ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) certifications across all our domestic manufacturing facilities and major sites. By driving environmental conservation and energy optimization in tandem alongside continuous improvement (PDCA), we deliver manufacturing practices that contribute to our customers, local communities, and the global environment.
ISO Certification Status
To achieve our "CAP50" sustainability targets, we have established and operate an integrated management system covering Environment, Energy, and Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 14001 / ISO 50001 / ISO 45001) across all major production facilities in Japan and overseas.
| Site Name | Environment (ISO 14001) | Energy (ISO 50001) | Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head office | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Isehara plant | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Fujioka plant | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Atsugi plant | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Nagoya Technical center | Certified | ー | Certified |
| Kyushu Ichikoh | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| PT. Ichikoh Indonesia | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Ichikoh (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. | Certified | Certified | Certified |
| Ichikoh Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | Certified | Certified | Certified |
Why ISO 50001 (Energy Management)?
Achieving significant CO2 reductions under CAP50 requires maximizing the energy efficiency of our equipment and operational processes. At Ichikoh Industries, in addition to comprehensive environmental preservation under ISO 14001, we execute company-wide improvement cycles based on precise energy consumption data analysis via ISO 50001, driving highly effective decarbonization initiatives.
Development aspects
Monitoring of environmentally harmful substances
With the strengthening of international chemical substance regulations in recent years, there is an increasing need for the monitoring of environmentally harmful substances. ICHIKOH Industries checks for the presence of environmentally harmful substances at stages including new product development, and makes products that are environmentally considerate.
Supply Chain
Green Procurement Guidelines
In order to procure components that have low impact on the environment, we established our Green Procurement Guidelines in August 2004. We request that suppliers of components and materials to ICHIKOH undertake (1) creation of environmental management systems, (2) management of environmentally harmful substances (chemical substances contained in products), and (3) green procurement of the office and other supplies used within their own companies.