Environmental Management: Structure

Structure

At MC, environmental management systems (EMS) are managed by the General Manager of the Sustainability Department, who serves as the Environmental Manager, with the President and CEO of MC acting as the chief officer in charge of EMS. MC encourages the participation of all employees in implementing EMS, working in cooperation with the Group Chief Sustainability Officer of each Business Group, as well as Group EMS Managers and other relevant personnel.

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Promotion Framework

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Promotion Framework
* As of April 1, 2025

Status of ISO 14001 Acquisition

In 1998, MC acquired ISO 14001 certification for its Head Offices. Individual operating companies also comply with ISO 14001 depending on their individual status.

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    Certified sites (ISO 14001-certified sites):
    Head Offices and three affiliated companies (Mitsubishi Corporation Financial & Management Services (Japan) Ltd., MC Facilities Co., Ltd., MC Communications Inc.)
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    Ratio of ISO 14001-certified sites: 100%
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    Scope of registration: Commodity trading and business investment activities

Please refer to the ESG Data at the link below for data related to the main operating companies with ISO 14001 certification.

Environmental Audits

MC conducts internal environmental audits annually in accordance with ISO 14001. Audit teams, comprised of members of the Corporate Sustainability Department, verify whether EMS is being effectively implemented in each Business Group. The audit teams report their findings to the President and CEO, who serves as the chief officer in charge of EMS.

Environmental Communications

When requested by customers or other external stakeholders, MC provides environmental information in accordance with ISO 14001 standards. This includes certified copies of documentation related to the ISO certification process. In FY2024, MC provided 3 certified copies of its ISO documentation.