Environmental Management System
Basic Concept
IDEC recognizes that climate change has a significant impact on its business and promotes environmental initiatives under the leadership of top management.
Throughout our business activities, we consider risks and opportunities in compliance with environmental laws and regulations aimed at preventing pollution and protecting the environment and develop eco-friendly products. We also work to reduce impact in each business area and department based on the environmental management system for the achievement of the medium-term environmental targets.
Environmental Management System
We have established a global environmental management system under the environmental governance framework (click here for details).
The global environmental management system is composed of the ISO14001-certified environmental management system (EMS) of each company in Japan, the ISO14001-certified EMS of all the overseas factories including APEM's head office, and overseas sales companies. Overseas sales companies have conducted activities in compliance with the basic contents of ISO14001 under the global EMS.
As for initiatives for the environmental management, we have established a framework in which a person responsible for environmental audits is appointed for the purpose of the objective and fair internal audit of the management system, and environmental auditors who received the training for internal auditors held by a certification agency conduct an internal audit.
The person responsible for the environmental management obtains information on the established and revised environmental laws and regulations, and updates our lists of environmental laws and regulations. Each department controls daily environmental risks based on the lists of environmental laws and regulations. The person responsible for the environmental audit conducts the audit of the compliance status at internal audits, and our Environmental Management Operational Organization secures the compliance status. This process ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Moreover, environmental aspects and environmental targets of each department are selected in consideration of risks and opportunities of each department, and they are approved by the Senior Executive Officer in charge of environment.
ISO14001
Management System Based on ISO14001
Since obtaining ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems in September 1997, IDEC has been engaged in efforts to contribute to the protection and maintenance of the global environment. Following the revision of ISO14001 in 2015, all ten group companies in Japan and all eight overseas factories including APEM's head office have acquired certifications as below. Overseas sales companies conduct activities in compliance with the basic contents of ISO14001 based on the global EMS.
ISO14001 Acquisition Status
■Japan■| Organization Name | Certification Body |
Certification No. |
Update Date (Original Certification Date) |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEC Corporation ・Head Office ・Amagasaki business site ・Fukusaki business site ・Takino business site ・Kiba business site ・Tatsuno business site Tokyo sales office, IDEC SALES SUPPORT CORPORATION IDEC AUTO-ID SOLUTIONS CORPORATION IDEC ALPS Technologies Co., Ltd. | SGS Japan | JP20/071655 |
Oct/1/2024 (Oct/01/1997) |
Sep/30/2027 |
| IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION |
Intertek Certification |
13729-B |
Apr/16/2024 (Apr/16/2012) |
Apr/16/2027 |
※IDEC LOGISTICS SERVICE CORPORATION is included in the certification range of the Tatsuno business site.
■Global■
| Country | Organization Name | Certification Body | Certification No. |
Update Date (Original Certification Date) |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | APEM SAS | AFNOR Certification | No2013/57432.8 |
Nov/14/2025 (Nov/14/2022) |
Nov/13/2028 |
| UK | APEM Component Limited | BSI | EMS 730070 |
Dec/1/2023 (Dec/01/2020) |
Nov/30/2026 |
| US | IDEC CORPORATION | TUV NORD CERT GmbH | 44 104 20560015 | May/16/2024 | May/15/2027 |
| Denmark | MEC ApS | Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark A/S | DK017290 |
Oct/15/2023 (Oct/15/2020) |
Oct/14/2026 |
| Tunisia | SACEMA・SAMELEC | TÜV Rheinland | 01 104 2315 611/612 | Oct/30/2023 | Oct/29/2026 |
| Thailand | IDEC ASIA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. | JQA | JQA-EM7109 |
Oct/3/2023 (OCT/03/2014) |
Oct/02/2026 |
| Taiwan | IDEC IZUMI TAIWAN CORPORATION | ARES International Certification Co., Ltd. |
ARES/TW/ARES/ TW/I2608063E |
Sep/12/2025 (Sep/12/2022) |
Sep/11/2028 |
| China | IDEC IZUMI SUZHOU Co., LTD. | WIT Assessment | 15/25E5100R10 |
Feb/11/2025 (Feb/11/2022) |
Feb/10/2028 |
Management of Chemical Substances
Basic Concept
The IDEC Group undertakes global initiatives to minimize the impact of hazardous chemical substances on people and the environment. In order to reduce risks through products of the IDEC group, we manage chemical substances flexibly in accordance with international regulatory trends. As for the impact of the emissions exposed from business sites to environment and the impact on workers' health, we take measures for reducing risks by the control and risk assessments in accordance with laws and regulations.
Management of Chemical Substances Contained in Products
Chemical substances whose use in products is restricted under laws and regulations, including the EU RoHS Directive, REACH regulations, and the Stockholm Convention on POPs, are designated as restricted substances under the IDEC Group Green Procurement Guideline. In order to insulate humans and environment from negative impacts, we address initiatives not to procure, mix, and contaminate materials and parts containing those chemical substances.
The Green Procurement Guideline of the IDEC Group
Initiatives for the EU RoHS Directive（2011/65/EU）(Japan)
Reduce and Control Emissions of Chemical Substances to Environment
We conduct hazard assessment and control the amount of chemical substances used in the production processes at business sites. We strive to minimize the impact on environment through the atmosphere, water and soil.
We did not receive any environmental penalties or sanctions in FY2026.
Management of Chemical Substances at Workplaces
We ensure the safe use and storage of chemical substances and comply with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, we conduct risk assessments to find potential hazards and reduce risks and increase the level of safety hygiene. In preparation for emergency situations, we establish the procedure for responding to emergencies to prevent industrial accidents.