Environmental Initiatives
To contribute to the protection of the global environment, TOYO has set out the following basic policy and principles on the environment, under which we carry out environmental management actions and undertake environmental impact reduction and environmental preservation initiatives, including waste separation. By providing plants that achieve low environmental impact through the latest technologies, together with our stakeholders we will realize the reduction of GHGs emitted from varied plants.
Basic Policy and Principles on the Environment
Addressing the environment (E) in its Basic Policies on HSE, Quality, and Information Security, TOYO stipulates that it will “minimize environmental impact by saving resources and energy, detoxifying, reducing and recycling waste, and by preventing environmental pollution during the course of our business activities.ˮ
Recognizing the preservation of the global environment and prevention of global warming as issues shared by all humankind, TOYO has set “Aim to realize an environmentally friendly societyˮ as one of its materialities and engages in business under the environment-related basic philosophy at right.
- We contribute to the achievement of sustainable communities and society, enabling both advancement of humanity and preservation of the environment.
- As an international company, we provide engineering services in harmony with the global environment.
Environmental management
Based on ISO14001 certification standards, TOYO implements the environmental management actions at right within relevant divisions, particularly in projects in Japan.
We also confirm that these actions are effectively implemented through internal audits and external audits by ISO certified bodies.
- Evaluate compliance with environment-related laws
- Formulate and implement the set of three environment-related actions(evaluation of environmental impacts, setting of environmental targets, and implementation of environmental programs)
- Take and monitor environmental measurements at construction sites
Initiatives for environmental impact reduction and environmental preservation
TOYO performs thorough wastes separation, proper treatment and disposal of hazardous substances, and management of contaminants at domestic and overseas construction sites and at its Head Office in Japan.
Since obtaining ISO14001 certification in 2004, we have maintained a record of zero environmental accidents.
At construction sites in Japan, we also work to limit waste generation and maintain a recycling rate in excess of 83%.
At the Head Office, we also raise employeesʼ environmental awareness through activities that include using rooftop rainwater in toilets, turning off lights during breaks, and opening and closing window blinds.
Since May 2024, we have fully switched to renewable energy-based electrical power at the Head Office.
We expect this to yield a reduction in CO2 of approximately 1,800 tons over the 8-month period through December 2024.
We are also working to maintain and preserve biodiversity, and in past projects have developed nature preservation areas for rare wild animals and plants.
Our consumption of electricity and use of tap water and rainwater at the Head Office in Japan are shown in the graphs below.
