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Overall Environmental Internal Audit
ROHM head office audit team conducts an overall environmental internal audit once every two years by visiting the sites to check the effectiveness of the environmental management system and compliance with related laws at each group company, which leads to continuous improvement of the system and enhancement of environmental performance.
Environmental Liaison Conference
ROHM Group holds an environmental Liaison Conference once every two years, where environmental management managers and personnel from each business site gather to share their targets and implementation plans. At this meeting, the progress of each site is checked and environmental issues for the entire group are discussed.
In December 2023, The ROHM Group Environmental Liaison Conference was held. A total of 57 environmental representatives from seven companies (including 23 from group companies) participated in the meeting: ROHM, ROHM Apollo, ROHM Wako, ROHM Mechatech, ROHM Hamamatsu, and LAPIS Semiconductor. Each company reported on best practices, the latest information, and issues related to reducing environmental impact.
At the meeting, there was a lively exchange of opinions, and we were able to share information and intentions to further promote group-wide activities towards achieving the Environmental Vision 2050 and the environmental targets for FY2030.
Environmental Education and Awareness Activities
ROHM Group promotes environmental awareness-raising activities to deepen each employee's understanding of the connections between the global environment and ROHM's business activities, and the implementation of environmental activities. ROHM Group is also strengthening its ties to the local communities through a variety of activities.
(1)Environmental Education
[Grade-based Environmental Education]
To train employees who can act with consideration for the living environment and the global environment, we provide them with education on how their respective work is related to the environment and how important the environmental management system is through training for new employees and grade-based training.
[Environmental Education for Elementary School Students]
ROHM Group has been provided environmental education for elementary school students in Kyoto City since 2010. In the education program, we give the students opportunities to realize the importance of the energy saving by comparing the energy consumption of an LED and miniature bulbs using a human-powered generators, as well as a lecture about global-warming's mechanism, and energy-saving tips that can be performed at home or school.
ROHM Group will continuously develop these kinds of activities that help children understand the value of global environment.
(2) Awareness Activities
[Light-off Event]
ROHM Head Office and building in front of Kyoto Station participates in a lights-off event on the 16th of every month (on the “DO YOU KYOTO?” Day), when we switch off the logo signs on the outside wall of the building and window lighting.
ROHM will continue to actively participate in such environmentally friendly initiatives.
Environmental Awards
Certified as an “Eco-First Company”
ROHM was certified as an "Eco-First Company" by the Minister of the Environment on April 5, 2023.
The Eco-First System is a system under which companies pledge to the Minister of the Environment their own environmental conservation efforts, including measures against global warming and recycling, and the Minister certifies that the company is engaged in "advanced, unique, and industry-leading business activities" in the field of the environment.
ROHM will continue its efforts to preserve the global environment through environmentally-friendly products, reduction of environmental impact in production activities, and effective use of resources, aiming for a balanced and harmonious state between the natural environment and economic activities.
■Eco-First Commitments (excerpts)
- 1. We will aim to achieve virtually "zero" CO₂ emissions in 2050 from our business activities by making climate change countermeasures an important indicator of the effectiveness of our sustainability efforts.
- 2. We recognize the significant impact of our business activities on the environment, and we will strive to maximize resource recycling to eliminate waste of limited resources through our business activities.
- 3. We will cherish the blessings of nature created by the earth's biodiversity and pass on the global environment to the next generation in a better state.
・Grand Prize at the 30th Yokohama Environmental Activity Awards
Yokohama Technology Center's environmental activities (energy conservation, CO₂ emissions reduction, waste reduction, social contribution activities, etc.) and development of environmentally-friendly products were highly evaluated, and the company received the Grand Prize, the highest award in the Corporate Category of the 30th Yokohama Environmental Activity Awards.
・Obtained Level 4 Certification in the Green Industry Project (Thailand)
The Green Industry Project was launched by Thailand's Ministry of Industry to promote environmental improvements in companies' manufacturing processes and business activities. The project evaluates companies that are actively working to improve the environment, and 13,000 factories have been certified so far. ROHM Integrated Systems (Thailand) was able to acquire the Green Industry Level 4 certification (the top two ranks).
・Certified by Third-party Certification for Biodiversity Conservation(ROHM)
Green space around ROHM Head Office has been highly evaluated for the efforts to consider biodiversity. It has acquired the "Association for Business Innovation in Harmony with Nature and Community Certification" sponsored by the General Incorporated Association for Business Innovation in Harmony with Nature and Community (ABINC)*1. Since March 2021, we have been certified with Excellent Stage 2 certification in the Green Development Ranking Division of SEGES (*2), operated by the Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure. In March 2024, the certification label was upgraded to Excellent Stage 3 in recognition of creating a cohesive green space with a strong local identity and strengthening environmental communication with the local community.
*1.Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community(ABINC)
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