Environment Responsibilities

Environmental Policy

In order to co-exist with the abundant natural environment in the regions where we operate based on an awareness of the global environment and a resource recycling society, Kawaken Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“KAWAKEN”) is committed to creating environmentally-friendly chemistry through the pursuit of energy & resource conservation and initiatives to preserve and improve the environment.

To achieve this, we will continue striving to meet the following priority challenges:

Engaging in organizational initiatives based on a constant awareness of our environmental impact, and promoting measures to ensure sustainable use of resources, adapt to climate change, and protect biodiversity based on the concept of a resource recycling society.
Adopting environmental protection measures, including prevention of environmental contamination, in readiness for emergencies such as fires, explosions, and leaks or spills of chemical substances.
Complying with environmental laws, regulations, ordinances, and other agreements to which we subscribe, and establishing our own environmental standards and procedures.
Improving our environmental performance by setting environmental targets and constantly enhancing our Environmental Management System.
Providing company-wide ongoing education & training in an effort to improve the environmental mindset of each of our employees and raise their awareness.

Environmental Management System

Our Environmental Management System is managed on-site by the Environmental＆ Safety Group in the respective Manufacturing Departments at the Saitama, Fukui, and Shizuoka Plants, and is centrally managed by the Environmental Management Department at our Head Office.
All of our plants and all departments within the plants have obtained ISO 14001 certification.