Nitto Group Report 2016

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30Nitto Group Report 2016The Nitto Group aims to coexist in mutual prosperity with our partners, while enjoying the condence of every one of our stakeholders. Green ProcurementWe promote green procurement by selecting environmentally-friendly materials on a priority basis from our environmentally-conscious partners.Logistics ApproachWe address logistics for the purpose of efciently delivering products and services satisfying our customers without delay.With proper logistics, we are able to ensure product quality, while giving consideration to the environment.Construction of Logistics SystemWe are improving the efciency of our physical distribution through standardization of sales operations and the development of a system supporting such standardization. So far, we have implemented the construction of a system with a focus on Japan. However, in scal 2014, we began development of such a system in Korea, and in scal 2015, began construction of a framework for such a system in China and Taiwan, too.Emission-reduction of Environmentally Hazardous SubstancesIn transporting products requiring temperature regulation, we generally use reefer containers maintaining a constant internal temperature. However, such a method is costly and has a large environmental impact, compared to common containers. As a countermeasure, we have insulated containers, which has kept temperature variation to a minimum. The insulating of containers has resulted in a reduction of 360 metric tons of CO2 over a period of eight years.Our approach has achieved cost reductions, and contributed not only to lower CO2 emissions, but also a reduction in waste disposal through reusing. As a result, we were awarded the Award of Technological Development for Emission-reduction in Logistics Environment at the 17th Award Ceremony of the Logistics Environment Award by the Japan Association for Logistics and Transport. In the future, we will strive for further improvements in our environmentally-friendly logistics by pioneering technological development.Product Risk ManagementThe Nitto Group conducts the aforementioned approaches concerning our products and properly deals with existing unknown risks.In order to minimize the effects of such risk, we have established a Product Risk Management Committee and regularly share information. The committee develops activities aiming for faster and more globalized responses through the three types of section meeting below.In the future, we will continue to enhance our risk management system so as to cover the activities of the whole group.Risk Management Section MeetingMain ActivitiesQuality•Responses to risks inherent in purchased goods and raw materials•Implementation of conclusion of quality assurance agreement•Prevention of recurrence of serious complaintsChemicals•Response to REACH *1 (including CLP*2)•Response to the chemical substances control laws of each country•SDSs (safety data sheets) prepared in accordance with GHS*3•Review of Nitto Group Regulations on Voluntary Management of ChemicalsLogistics•Response to GHS product description (including GHS in China)•Response to EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement) and FTA (Free Trade Agreement)•Response to information disclosure in exports•Response to indication method established by export control order *1REACH: Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals in Europe*2CLP: Classication, Labeling and Packaging *3GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classication and Labeling of ChemicalsThe inside of an insulated container

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