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Basic philosophy

Basic environmental philosophy

TOCALO recognizes that “continuously improving the global environment and preventing pollution” is one of the most important challenges of our time. Our basic environmental philosophy is to use surface modification technologies to save resources, save energy, and reduce our environmental impact to protect the global environment and contribute to society.

Environmental policy (Revised: June 23, 2023)

Through our activities, products, and services focused on surface modification technologies, TOCALO will strive to continuously improve the environment based on the following policy in accordance with our basic environmental philosophy.

1. Constantly recognize the environmental impact of our activities, products, and services, and establish, implement, and maintain an environmental management system.
2. Commit ourselves to preventing environmental pollution, using sustainable resources, and preventing climate change.
3. Commit ourselves to the continuous improvement of our environmental management system.
4. Comply with environmental laws and regulations relating to our operations, products and services, as well as other requirements to which we agree.
5. Based on this environmental policy and the environmental impact of our activities, products, and services, set environmental targets and engage in activities based on the following themes to contribute to the improvement of the environment:
   
   • Energy and resource conservation in business activities
   • Environmental contribution through promotion of business activities

To successfully implement this policy, we will set environmental targets and contribute to environmental conservation by bringing together the strengths of all our divisions and all levels of our workforce.

Environmental management organization structure

Promotion of ISO14001

Certified at all sites

We are continually improving our environmental management system to contribute to society and protect the global environment by conserving resources and energy and reducing our environmental impact.
Since acquiring ISO 14001 certification at all our sites in 2012, we have maintained our 100% certification rate even when relocating or launching new sites.
We are promoting the acquisition of ISO 14001 certification, and 50% of the Group companies have currently obtained certification.
Please see the ESG Data Sheet for Group company ISO 14001 status.

History of ISO14001 certification

Scope of application

The scope of application of the environmental management system applies to the business activities of TOCALO Co., Ltd.

(1) Target organization

TOCALO Co., Ltd.
Headquarters / Miyagi Technical Services Center / Tokyo Plant Gyoda Workshop / Tokyo Plant Suzumi Workshop / Nagoya Plant / Kobe Plant / Akashi Plant / Thermal Spraying Technology R&D Laboratories / Kurashiki Plant / Kitakyushu Plant

(2) Certified activities

R&D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service of surface modification products using thermal spray and peripheral technologies

(3) Location (physical scope) and scope of activities

The contents are in accordance with matters registered with JQA.

(4)Scope of impact

Within the site

1. Design and development
2. Improvement of production processes

Environmental aspects of the interface are as follows.

1. Energy management
2. Purchasing management
3. Outsourcing Management
4. In-house subcontracting management of other plants
5. Waste management
6. Distribution, use, and disposal of products after use
7. Service management

Compliance with environment-related laws and regulations

Identifying laws and regulations to be observed and confirming the status of compliance

TOCALO compiles a list of environmental laws and regulations to be observed and regularly checks the status of compliance. Details of compliance include notifications to the government, appointments, and regulatory values.
To date, we have not been subjected to fines or punishment in relation to environmental laws.

Environmental accounting

We focused on investing in environmental facilities, such as wastewater and waste gas treatment systems, and noise-prevention measures at new plants.

The graph below shows the cumulative amount of environment-related capital expenditures. Our main environmental facilities include dust collectors that do not emit dust, soundproofing equipment that shields noise from dust collectors, and energy-saving equipment.
In fiscal 2022, we carried out a range of actions for energy saving, including installing electricity monitoring meters and high-efficiency compressors.

Environmental education and training

We provide general education for all employees.

We systematically conduct education and training on the operation of the environmental management system and how to respond to emergencies, as required by law.

The main themes are "Environmental policy," "Significance of Operating an Environmental Management System," and "Waste Handling," which are taught with initiatives in each workplace.

Through such education and training, we are working to raise awareness and the level of understanding.