Environmental Management
Environmental Policy
In October 2023, NST revised the "Nippon Steel Trading Group Environmental Policy" in light of recent environmental challenges.
This revision aims to clearly demonstrate the commitment of all employees in our group to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
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
NST has established a Sustainability Committee and Environmental Management Subcommittee as a subordinate organization, having an environmental management system led by president.
In Japan, we obtained the certification of the international standard for environmental management, "ISO 14001," in 2002. Our top management, including president, effectively has been implementing the PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act), and we have been engaging in various activities aiming at environmental conservation and reducing environmental burden, also ensuring to be in compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and environmental education throughout the entire group.
In our overseas operation, each company within our group has historically been actively involved in environmental risk management, and we are striving to improve the management level globally, mainly focusing on NST in Japan.
Environmental Targets
The NST Group has established three environmental targets based on our environmental policy, and the entire Group is working together to achieve them.
1 Strengthening activities for complete compliance with environmental laws and regulations and reducing environmental risks
Bases in Japan Comprehensive environmental audits are conducted for NST and Group companies in Japan. In particular at manufacturing and processing type Group companies where there are many applicable environmental laws and regulations, auditors with expert knowledge visit the companies directly and conduct on-site environmental audits.
Bases overseas In order to prevent environmental pollution in each country, from the perspective of inherent risks and internal control risks, an investigation form is sent once each year to manufacturing and processing type bases in order to identify potential environmental risks. By actually visiting the workplaces and speaking with the people who work there, we endeavor to confirm compliance with the environmental regulations that are different in each country and with the rules of the industrial park where the company is located.
In order to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, opportunities for training at each level are provided to employees, aiming to raise their level of knowledge and awareness.
2 Strengthening business that meets society’s needs related to SDGs
For important business themes related to materiality (“Contributing to a decarbonized society and environmental conservation,” “Contributing to the development of land and local communities,” and “Contributing to a recycling-oriented society and sustainable living”), in cooperation with the SDGs Strategy Subcommittee, the Sustainability Committee conducts regular progress monitoring, and operates a PDCA cycle in coordination with the business strategy.
3 Rapidly achieving targets for reduction in the Group’s CO2 emissions
ISO14001 acquisition
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 1/2
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CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 2/2
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NST undergo an ISO14001 certification review every year by JSA Soultions Co., Ltd. (Registration number: JSAE493) NST provides support for expanding the number of offices obtaining certification and for certification of Group companies, and some group companies acquired ISO14001 under the multi-site system (multiple companies carrying out environmental activities under the same system).
Subject to ISO 14001 certification of NST
- Head Office, Osaka Office, Nagoya Branch Office, Kyushu Branch Office, Hokkaido Branch Office, East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Muroran), Tohoku Branch Office, East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kamaishi), Niigata Branch Office, Hokuriku Branch Office, Structural Flat Products Sales Department 1 Housing Materials & Structural Products Section(Tsukuba), East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kashima), East Nippon Machinery & Materials Department (Kimitsu), Tokai Machinery & Materials Department • Shizuoka Sub-Branch Office, Kansai & Setouchi Machinery & Materials Department (Hirohata), Kansai & Setouchi Machinery & Materials Department (Wakayama), Chugoku Branch Office, Shikoku Branch Office, Hikari Sub-Branch Office, Onoda Sub-Branch Office, Yawata Sub-Branch Office, Oita Branch Office, Minami Kyushu Sub-Branch Office, Okinawa Sub-Branch Office
- Igeta Sunrise Pipe Corp.
Head Office, Tokyo Office, Hokkaido Branch Office, Nagoya Branch Office, Hokuriku Branch Office, Hiroshima Branch Office, Shikoku Branch Office, Kitakyushu Branch Office, Kyushu Branch Office, Tohoku Sub-Branch Office, Okayama Sub-Branch Office, Yamaguchi Sub-Branch Office - NS Kenzai Hanbai Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Kansai Branch Office - NST Okuhira Steel Co., Ltd.
Head Office - MMI Co., Ltd.
- Tomakomai Steel Center Co., Ltd.
- NST Mechanical Tubular Products Sales Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Kitakanto Plant, Atsugi Plant, Okayama Sub-Branch Office - NST Wire & Welding Co., Ltd.
Head Office - Nippon Steel Trading Metals Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Tokyo Branch Office, Osaka Branch Office , Metal Service Center - M.l.K. Corp.
Head Office - Yoko Industry Co., Ltd.
Head Office - Nikkyo Foods Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office - NST Agency Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Osaka Branch Office
Number of companies that have acquired ISO14001 certification individually
- Domestic Group companies 5 companies
- Overseas Group companies 11 companies