Environmental Management System (ISO14001)

Environmental Policy

Basic Philosophy

The NST Group recognizes that contribution to a decarbonized society and environmental conservation is an issue of top priority for business management. Through a wide range of global business activities, we will strive to protect the global environment, aiming for the achievement of a sustainable society.

Action Policy

1. Compliance with Environment-related Laws and Regulations

We will observe domestic and overseas environment-related laws and regulations as well as other agreements we have signed.

2. Measures against Climate Change

To address climate change, we will strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, we will contribute to greenhouse gas reduction throughout the supply chain by selling eco-products and proposing eco-solutions.

3. Consideration for the Natural Environment

In our business activities, we will give full consideration to the effects on natural ecosystems and strive to maintain and conserve biodiversity.

4. Efficient Use of Resources and Energy

Based on our recognition that the Earth's resources and energy are finite, we will promote their efficient use. In addition, we will promote initiatives for the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Renewable) of waste management and contribute to a recycling-oriented society and sustainable living.

5. Continual Improvement of the Environmental Management System

We will establish an environmental management system based on our Environmental Policy. To further increase our environmental performance, we will implement the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle effectively and strive for a continual improvement and enhancement.

6. Communication of and Thorough Compliance with the Environmental Policy

We will communicate this Environmental Policy to all Group employees, conduct training activities, and enhance environmental awareness among all Group employees, aiming to develop corporate personnel who are able to understand the importance of protecting the global environment and take actions toward that goal.

7. Information Disclosure

We will disclose this Environmental Policy to the public and strive to actively disclose environment-related information, aiming to be a company trusted from society.

October 1, 2023
NIPPON STEEL TRADING CORPORATION
Shinichi Nakamura, President and Representative Director

Environmental Management System

  • *Group companies are limited to within the scope of applications bellow.

History of Certification

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 1/2

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 2/2

NIPPON STEEL TRADING CORPORATION provides support for expanding the number of offices obtaining certification and for certification of Group companies, and in January 2023 expanded the certification range to 61 sites at 17 companies under the multi-site system (multiple companies carrying out environmental activities under the same system).

April 26, 2001:

ISO14001 acquired by Nippon Steel Trading Co., Ltd.

March 22, 2002:

ISO14001 acquired by Sumikin Bussan Corporation.

October 1, 2013:

ISO14001 certification merged as NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN BUSSAN CORPORATION.

March 22, 2017:

Transition to 2015 was completed.
Registration number: JSAE493
Investigating and registering agency: JSA Soultions Co., Ltd.

The Scope of Applications

The Scope of the Registration

  1. 1.Trading of products (including manufacturing and processing) and investment activities in the steel, industrial Supply & Infrastructure and foodstuff business.
  2. 2.Investment activities in the textile business.

Subjects for Environmental Management System

Officers and employees including part-time and temporary employees and all persons under the management of our company

The Certification Range

[Number of sites]:

NIPPON STEEL TRADING CORPORATION

[23]

Head Office, Osaka Office, Hokkaido Branch Office, East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Muroran), East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kamaishi), Tohoku Branch Office, Niigata Branch Office, Hokuriku Branch Office, East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kashima), East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kimitsu), Nagoya Branch Office, Tokai Machinery & Materials Department (Tokai), Shizuoka Sub-Branch Office, Kansai & Setouchi Machinery & Materials Department (Hirohata), Hikari Sub-Branch Office, Chugoku Branch Office, Onoda Sub-Branch Office, Shikoku Branch Office, Kyusyu Branch Office, Yawata Sub-Branch Office, Oita Branch Office, Minami Kyushu Sub-Branch Office, Okinawa Sub-Branch Office

Domestic group companies

[38]

1. Awaji Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. [1]
Office
2. Igeta Sunrise Pipe Corp. [12]
Head Office, Hokkaido Branch Office, Tokyo Branch Office, Nagoya Branch Office, Hokuriku Branch Office, Hiroshima Branch Office, Shikoku Branch Office, Kita Kyusyu Sub-Branch Office, Kyusyu Branch Office, Okayama Sub-Branch Office, Yamagushi Sub-Branch Office, Tohoku Sub-Branch Office
3. NS Kenzai Hanbai Co., Ltd. [2]
Head Office, Kanai Branch Office
4. NST Okuhira Co., Ltd. [1]
Head Office
5. MMI Co., Ltd. [1]
Head Office
6. NST Mechanical Tubular Products Sales Co., Ltd. [2]
Head Office, Tokyo Branch Office
7. Mitsuhashi Kozai Co., Ltd. [4]
Head Office & The First Factory, The Second Factory, The Third Factory, The Forth Factory
8. NIPPON STEEL TRADING METALS CO., LTD. [3]
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office, Metal Service Center
9. M.I.K. Corp. [1]
Head Office
10. NIPPON STEEL TRADING MATEX CO., LTD. [2]
Head Office, Tokyo Branch Office
11. Yoko Industry Co., Ltd. [1]
Head Office
12. Nikkyo Foods Co., Ltd. [2]
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office
13. NST Information & Communication Systems Co., Ltd. [2]
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office
14. NST Agency Co., Ltd. [2]
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office
15. Tomakomai Steel Center Co., Ltd. [1]
Head Office
16. NST Wire & Welding Co., Ltd. [1]
Head Office