Environmental Management : Policy

Policy

MC considers addressing sustainability challenges as one of its most important management issues. We have therefore been actively engaged in promoting a range of initiatives towards preserving the global environment through every aspect of our business. The cornerstone of these activities is our Environmental Charter, which was established in 1996. The charter clearly outlines our fundamental stance regarding environmental issues to all of our stakeholders. Based on this charter, MC conducts a variety of activities and strives to create and increase environmental value. The charter has been revised as necessary in order to reflect the fact that environmental issues and awareness are constantly evolving.
MC has established environmental management systems (EMS) that are compliant with ISO 14001, with the President & CEO serving as the chief officer in charge of EMS. In keeping with the spirit of the Environmental Charter, MC is advancing EMS activities based on its Environmental Policy.
Specifically, by having the President & CEO manage the targets set the previous fiscal year for both business and office activities, determine policies for the next year and establish systems for internal deployment, we are striving to continuously enhance and improve our EMS in harmony with our business activities. We will continue to seek out truly effective initiatives that contribute to our company’s sustainable growth.

MC’s Environmental Policy

MC has established environmental management systems (EMS) based upon its Environmental Charter. By disseminating the Environmental Policy set each year by the President & CEO and promoting awareness throughout MC, MC aims to preserve the global environment and work towards the realization of a sustainable society through its business activities.

【2024 Environmental Policy】

1

Compliance with Environmental Laws and Standards

We will uphold environmental laws and standards in addition to our own environmental commitments.

2

Efforts to Improve the Environment

  1. We will make efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to address climate change.
  2. We will make efforts to reduce resource and energy consumption.
  3. We recognize the importance of biodiversity and will pay close attention to our impact on the natural environment.
3

Continuous Improvement of our EMS

We will strive for continuous utilization and improvement to our EMS in line with our business activities.

4

Disclosure of our Environmental Policy

We will ensure that our Environmental Policy is conveyed to all of our employees, and we will promote understanding through training and dissemination efforts. We will also publicly disclose our Environmental Policy.

Green Procurement Policy

As MC conducts office activities in line with its Environmental Policy, MC is taking the following actions in order to proactively show consideration for the environment through all types of procurement activities with the aim of reducing its impact on the environment. These actions are based on the Green Purchase Guidelines, which lay out in writing green purchase methods.

1

Avoid unnecessary procurement

2

Place emphasis on “environmental consideration” together with function/cost at the time of procurement, and select green products whenever possible which satisfy the following:

  1. Those using primarily recycled/reused raw materials
  2. Those which reduce resource and energy costs and have a lower environmental impact throughout the production/use/disposal lifecycle stages
  3. Those which do not use hazardous chemicals, or are making efforts to reduce such substances
  4. Those with an established recycling system
3

Make efforts to reduce environmental impact from packing and transport during procurement wherever possible

4

Strive to reuse materials and curb new procurement

Furthermore, the guidelines also stipulate that when selecting products with special procedures required by law (home electronics, etc.), MC will confirm whether or not the product takes into account environmental considerations by referencing catalogues and other sources. Furthermore, when selecting products such as stationery, printing paper and furniture, MC will also confirm by referencing catalogues and other sources whether the product is certified (with an official mark) as having met environmental regulations/standards.