Pollution Prevention & Chemical Substance Management

Basic Policy

Pollution Prevention

Preventing Soil and Groundwater Pollution

Alps Alpine has implemented a wide range of measures to minimize contamination of soil and groundwater. For example, we have replaced underground pipelines with aboveground pipes, constructed containment dikes around supply inlets of heavy fuel storage tanks, and installed spill sensors. These measures enable early discovery and a quick response in the event of an actualized risk.
At bases in Japan, we have installed pump and purification systems at the edge of our premises where groundwater flows downstream as a measure to prevent groundwater that exceeds thresholds from escaping off site.

Reducing Air Pollutant Emissions

As one action to counter air pollution, Alps Alpine strives to reduce emissions of soot and smoke and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Specifically, we monitor emissions and regularly inspect exhaust gas treatment systems to check compliance with environmental standards.

Managing Chemical Pollutants

Alps Alpine manages, and works to reduce releases of, environmental pollutants that are included among chemical substances targeted by the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) system.

Management of Chemical Substances Contained in Products

In regard to the use and handling of chemical substances, Alps Alpine places top priority on the end user health and preservation of the environment. In managing chemical substances contained in products, we make efforts to comply with stringent standards and regulations, thereby minimizing adverse effects on the environment and potential risks to human health.

We also stay up to date with the latest laws and regulations, such as the RoHS Directive and REACH Regulation, and industry standards, reflecting them in our Green Procurement Standards as required. The Green Procurement Standards are a set of standards for managing chemical substances contained in our products. Steps are taken at each stage – parts and material procurement, production, and shipment – as follows.

Parts/material selection and procurement	When a product design department is choosing parts/materials, select parts/materials conforming to the Green Procurement Standards, having examined the parts/materials based on an evaluation under the standards Request supplier compliance with the Green Procurement Standards

Shipment	Regularly examine products to be shipped with an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer to check that chemical content does not exceed threshold levels

Production	When receiving parts/materials, verify against requests issued and examine with an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer When a process design department is choosing equipment or substances auxiliary to production, select parts/materials conforming to the Green Procurement Standards, having examined the parts/materials based on an evaluation under the standards.

• Decarbonization
• Circular Economy
• Coexistence with Nature
• Pollution Prevention & Chemical Substance Management
• Environmental Policy & Implementation Structure
• TCFD-Based Information Disclosure
• Target / Result
• Environmental Data