Policies and Basic Approach

The Inabata Group conducts business on a global scale and recognizes that addressing global environmental issues such as climate change, resource circulation, and biodiversity is one of our most important management priorities. In our Sustainability Code of Conduct, we have positioned "4. Environmental Conservation" as one of our key principles.
To pass on a healthy and prosperous planet to future generations, we aim not only to comply with environmental laws and regulations, but also to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities and provide environmentally conscious businesses that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. To support these efforts, we are continuously working to continually improve our environmental management system.
In addition, to ensure that our Group's environmental policies and fundamental approach are understood by our suppliers, we have incorporated an "environmental conservation" clause into our basic purchasing agreements. Through this clause, we request our suppliers to promote appropriate environmental management, comply with environmental regulations, and advance green procurement initiatives.

Structure (Governance)

Please refer to the “Governance” section of the Sustainability Management page.

• Sustainability at the Inabata Group : Sustainability Management : Governance

Environmental Management System

Inabata has established an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.
Under this system, the president serves as the top management, the general manager of the General Affairs Office acts as the management representative, and the General Affairs Office functions as the secretariat. In addition, the heads of the sales divisions and administrative divisions serve as ISO operational managers, and ISO leaders are appointed from all departments to support practical implementation.
With regard to internal audits, members of the ISO secretariat form audit teams and conduct audits in accordance with the ISO Internal Audit Procedures. Audit target departments are selected using a sampling approach, with all departments audited at least once every three years as a general rule.
As for external audits, we undergo annual certification audits conducted by LRQA Limited. Most recently, surveillance audit was conducted in December 2023, and certification was successfully maintained. The current registration certificate is valid until March 31, 2026. The annual results of activities under the environmental management system are reported to the president as part of the top management review. Furthermore, the Regulations of the Board of Directors stipulate that these results be included in the business execution report of the director responsible for ISO certification management. These matters are reported to the Board of Directors and are subject to its oversight.
Our consolidated subsidiaries both in Japan and overseas have also obtained ISO 14001 certification. For details on certification status, please refer to the Sustainability Data.

• Sustainability Data：Certification：Management System Certification Status

Environmental Education

To promote environmental conservation activities across the Company, it is essential that officers and employees have a understanding of and actively participate in environmental initiatives. We provide a variety of environmental education programs at each workplace and at various organization levels, striving to enhance environmental awareness throughout the Company.