The Nichicon Group's Environmental Charter

Environmental Principles

The Nichicon Group aims for "Harmonious Coexistence with the Global Environment" and a "Society Sensitive to Humankind and the Environment," and proceeds with its operations taking environmental protection into great consideration.

Policies Regarding Activities

Nichicon Corporation affirms the following company-wide action plan, which stipulates the effective use of resources and prevention of environmental pollution as the top priorities. In addition, an independent and unique theme is designed for each factory and office according to the operations and characteristics of the region, while promoting the reduction of environmental loads from every aspect of our business operations.

  • Strive to offer products that have less impact on the environment.
  • In addition to observing environment-related laws and regulations, construct voluntary management standards and promote adherence.
  • Take action for energy and resource conservation.
  • Make efforts toward the reduction and recycling of waste.
  • Make efforts on the reduction in the use and disposal of ozone layer disrupters, global warming substances and other hazardous substances through the use, collection and recycling of alternative substances.
  • Advance Biodiversity Conservation.
  • Offer environmental education and training to raise employees' awareness of the environment and an understanding of Nichicon's environmental concepts and environmental action plan.
  • Take part in local community activities for environmental protection to contribute to the society.
  • Continuously improve voluntary environmental management activities through environmental audit activities, etc.

(established December, 1997)
(Revised August, 2015)