Environmental Responsibilities
1. Introduction
The Hirose Electric Group engages in environmental conservation activities and promotes activities that give consideration to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
In addition, by selling environment-friendly products, we aim to balance corporate activities with environmental protection.
2. Basic Environmental Policy
Basic Environmental Policy
2023/5/18
President
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
As is fitting for a company whose slogan is "A small company connecting wisdoms," the Hirose Electric Group recognizes the importance of preserving the global environment as one of the basic business challenges associated with its global ambitions. We will therefore promote corporate activities that give full consideration to conservation of the environment and biodiversity.
Connectors, which are our main products, help to save energy because their detachability enhances the users’ productivity and facilitates transportation of their products. They are used in environmentally friendly products, such as electric vehicles and LED lights. Through the utilization of our connectors, we will contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society, preservation of the environment, and conservation of biodiversity.
Recognizing that in an endeavor to preserve the environment it is important to adopt environmental management that both is effective and conforms to the relevant environmental management system standards. Hirose Electric and its group companies are committed to conforming to the international standard ISO 14001 and are implementing the following environmental protection activities.
1. We will ensure that we understand the conditions surrounding our company, the needs of our stakeholders, and the impact of our activities and products on the environment. Based on these findings, we will identify what we must do to protect the environment, ensure that we meet our conformance obligations, and determine the risks and opportunities associated with undertaking such activities. We will promote environmental protection and prevention of pollution by planning and implementing our activities accordingly.
2. We will comply with environment-related laws, regulations, ordinances, and external requirements that we subscribe to.
3. We will promote the following activities as priorities in our business activities:
- Design, production, and marketing of products those are environmentally friendly
- Promotion of energy conservation through effective utilization of resources, streamlining of operations and reduction of waste
- Promotion of reduction of industrial waste such as metal chips and waste plastic, and promotion of recycling and reuse through segregation
4. We will provide in-company training on preservation of the environment and conservation of biodiversity, and raise the awareness of, support, and request for cooperation from our business partners and clients.
5. We will continuously improve our environment management system in order to enhance the results that our environmental preservation activities will deliver.
3. ISO14001
The Hirose Electric Group (including overseas plants) has acquired ISO14001 certification and is engaged in environmental protection activities.
Please refer to this link for ISO14001 certification.
List of ISO/Management System Certificates
◆Scope of Application
＜ Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. ＞
| Site Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Head Quarters | 2-6-3 Nakagawa Chuoh, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama 224-8540, Japan |
| Gotanda Office | 5-5-23 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8587, Japan |
| Kikuna Office | 7-3-13 Kikuna, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-8566, Japan |
| Kansai Branch | Shinosakaiida Bldg. 7F, 1-5-33 Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-0004, Japan |
| Kariya Sales Office | Nomura Bldg. 4F, 2-7-12 Saiwaicho, Kariya, Aichi 448-0025, Japan |
| Utsunomiya Sales Office | Chuoh-Utsunomiya Bldg. 5F, 3-1-1 Higashisyukugo, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-0953, Japan |
| Hiroshima Sales Office | Momiji-Hiroshima-Hikarimachi Bldg. 4F, 1-12-20 Hikarimachi,Higashi-ku,Hiroshima 732-0052, Japan |
| Fukuoka Sales Office | Room 801, 5th Garden Building, 1-8-6 Hakataeki Minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0016, Japan |
＜ Hirose Electric Group＞
| Site Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tohoku Hirose Electric | 21-2, Dai2chiwari, Akamae, Miyako-Shi ,Iwate 027-0202, Japan |
| Ichinoseki Hirose Electric | 14-36, Higashidai, Ichinoseki-Shi, Iwate 021-0822, Japan |
| Koriyama Hirose Electric | 1-19, Kamiizushima, Koriyama-Shi, Fukushima 963-1311, Japan |
◆Products, Services and Activities Included in The Environmental Management System
- All products and services of the organizations listed in the scope above
Products and environmental information posted on the Hirose Electric website and other information provided to external parties, whether paid or free, tangible or intangible - All activities of the organization described in the scope above
Product development, manufacturing, sales, support operations, and legal compliance by contractors, etc.
4. Environmental Activities
4-1.Efforts to Reduce Environmental Impact
◆Long-term target: Reduce unit energy consumption by an average of 1% each year from FY 2012 levels, and improve by 16.55% or more by the end of FY 2030
【Reduction of Energy Consumption】
- Awareness-raising activities such as turning off lights during lunch breaks, prohibiting the use of elevators within two floors, and saving electricity in toilets
- Promoting the introduction of photovoltaic power generation
- LED lighting
【Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions】
- Reduction of energy consumption described above
- Review of distribution routes, local procurement, and delivery vehicles
- Purchase of green power
【Reduction of Water Usage】
- Conserving water in toilets and switching to automatic faucets
- Partial recycling of water used in the plating line process
- Recycling and reusing water for cross-section polishing
【Reduction of Paper Usage】
- Duplex printing
- Digitization of materials
【Reduction of Waste】
- Recycling of waste
- Sale of scrap metal
4-2.Contributions of Connectors to Environmental Protection
| Function | Advantages | Environmental Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Maintainability | It is possible to replace only the faulty parts. | Reduction of Waste Cost reduction |
| Expandability | Devices can be added when necessary. | Reduction of Waste Cost reduction Reduction in power consumption |
| Productivity | Difference devices can be produced in parallel. | Improvement of production efficiency Reduction in power consumption |
| Transportability | Parts of a large product can be transported separately. | Reduction in transport energy Reduced storage space |
4-3.Application Fields of Connectors
- Hybrid cars and electric vehicles (contributing to reduction in exhaust gas and prevention of global warming)
- Smartphones and PCs (contributing to a low-carbon society by eliminating travel through web conferencing)
- Products for industrial equipment (contributing to resource conservation by extending product life)
- Products with high environmental performance, such as LEDs (contributing to energy saving)
4-4.Efforts to Comply with Environmental Laws and Regulations
- The Hirose Electric Group manages environmental laws and regulations applicable to Hirose Electric and its plants to ensure that there are no omissions in the submission of notifications and other documents, and is working to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- In accordance with the Legal Requirements Compliance Assessment Standards, we regularly check the status of compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the status of matters which fall outside of them. We also conduct regular environmental patrols to check and strengthen monitoring of our compliance with laws and regulations.
- We also request our suppliers to establish environmental management systems and to comply with laws and regulations for checking the situation.
4-5.Environmental Education Initiatives
- At the Hirose Electric Group, we are conducting environmental education programs for each employee to understand the importance of environmental conservation activities and to be aware of his or her individual role as they go about their activities in the company.
4-6.Environmental Objectives and Level of Achievement
- The Hirose Electric Group sets ambitious environmental targets every year and strives to reduce its environmental impact, achieving its goals every year.
4-7.Social Contribution Activities
- The Hirose Electric Group regularly conducts clean-up activities in the local area of the company, contributing to the community.
4-8.Communication with Stakeholders
- The Hirose Electric Group listens to the opinions of its stakeholders under the philosophy of "a small company that connects wisdom."
We aim to enhance corporate value by co-creating new value by connecting the wisdom of our own company and that of others.
4-9.Establishment of Green Procurement Guidelines
- The Hirose Group is promoting initiatives to "not include,""not mix,"and "not emit" substances of concern into its products.
We have established the "HIROSE ELECTRIC Group Green Procurement Guidelines" with the aim of prioritizing the procurement of parts and raw materials with less environmental impact,and are promoting green procurement activities.
4-10.Other Initiatives
【Recycling of Products for Sale】
- Product design that is easy to disassemble
- Promotion of labeling of resin materials
【Reducing Environmental Impact through IT】
- Computerization of sales slips, etc.
- Server Virtualization
【Living Environment of Neighbors】
- Prevention of pollution through periodic inspections of air, water, noise, and vibration.
【Emergency】
- Conducting regular drills and confirming the effectiveness of procedures in anticipation of emergency situations
*There have been no emergencies or accidents.
【Biodiversity】
- Declaration on biodiversity action by employees
【SDGs】
- Linking the relationship between ISO14001 environmental targets and SDGs, and environmental target activities with SDGs in mind
5. Social and Environmental Report
The Social and Environmental Report will be integrated into the Integrated Report from the fiscal year 2024.
For information on the fiscal year 2024 and onwards, please refer to the Integrated Report.
The integrated report is available at this link.
Integrated Report - Connector manufacturer HRS Hirose Electric (hirose.com)