ISO 14001
ISO Certification Acquisition
In 1999, the Shiga Works and Komaki Works both acquired ISO 14001 certification, and in 2002, our subsidiary company Contec obtained certification. In 2004, four locations, namely, the Osaka Headquarters, Tokyo Head Office, Tokai Branch Office, and subsidiary company Kyushu Daifuku acquired certification. Through these achievements, Daifuku has established a companywide, ISO-based environmental conservation network.
Environmental Management System
Daifuku has developed a companywide environmental management system with the president as the top-ranking representative. Since fiscal 2006, we have been holding regular meetings of an ISO Steering Committee, which consists of environmental management representatives from each base and environmental task force representatives. In addition, the management review by top management is held biannually (in May and October) to assess the implementation status of the action plans of each unit and task force.
The environmental task forces include Waste, Energy, Hazardous Substances Management, and Water Quality, thereby providing responses and solutions to various environmental challenges as cross-departmental issues for the divisions.
- ISO Certification sign on display at Shiga Works
Environmental Auditing System
We periodically commission external audits, wherein a third party (certified agency) ensures that the environmental management system is appropriate, that laws and regulations are being observed, and that the system is functioning effectively.
And, we also conduct internal audits, with in-house monitors examining such factors as how the system is operated, how plans for committee objectives and targets are being implemented and progressed, and how well laws, regulations, and voluntary standards are being observed. Units found to be noncompliant must file correction plans and implement them. Audit results are reported in the management reviews where solutions are presented and follow-ups are conducted.
- Management review in progress
| Osaka HQ, Tokyo Head Office, Shiga Works, Komaki Works, Tokai Branch Office, and Kyushu Daifuku |
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|---|---|
| First half of FY2006 | |
| Findings | 1 item |
| Observations | 5 items |
| Second half of FY2006 | |
| Findings | 0 items |
| Observations | 4 items |
Environmental Education and Training
- An environmental education seminar
An intra-unit environmental activity plan is implemented as part of general education for all employees, cooperating companies, and other stakeholders, in order to establish environmental activities and encourage each and every member to participate in the program. In addition, environmental education and designated employee education, along with other programs, are conducted to cater for the technicalities of specific operations, in an effort to ensure observance of relevant laws and regulations.
In December 2004, ISO 14001: 2004, an improved version of environmental management system standard, was published. Accordingly, Daifuku acquired the certification for ISO 14001: 2004 in August 2005.
In the area of internal auditor education, using eLearning, we train each auditor for raising sound judgment ability and improving their skill levels.
