Environmental Management

Our Group aims to create an environment that considers future generations and actively engages in environmental conservation. We promote the conservation of the global environment and the effective utilization of resources, working to reduce environmental impact.
For information on our Group’s philosophy, policies, and overall direction, please refer to the following link.

Our Group has introduced an Environmental Management System to systematically and effectively promote environmental conservation activities. Through this system, we ensure continuous improvement of environmental performance and compliance with laws and regulations, working to solve specific environmental issues such as realizing a decarbonized society and transitioning to a circular economy.

Environmental management organization

Our Group has obtained third-party certification for Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) globally. Through this, we comply with environmental laws and regulations in each country and aim for continuous improvement of environmental performance. In Japan, we have obtained certification using the multi-site method (Taira Forging Co., Ltd. has obtained certification independently), and under the top management of the responsible executive officer, all business sites work together to achieve environmental targets.

■Environmental management organization chart

ISO14001 Assessment and Registration

In principle, our business sites acquire certification for Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) within three years of operation, and all existing business sites globally have acquired certification. New business sites will gradually acquire certification in accordance with the above principle. In Japan, we acquire certification* using the multi-site method (Taira Forging Co., Ltd. has obtained certification independently). Overseas, certification is acquired at each business site.

■List of sites that have acquired ISO14001 certification

Our Group has complied with all laws and regulations in fiscal year 2024 without receiving any significant fines or sanctions related to environmental laws and regulations.
※”Significant fines or sanctions” refers to those that may affect a company’s business continuity or social credibility. These are violations that seriously impact the environment or human health, as well as legal violations that result in administrative dispositions or criminal liability deemed serious in nature.

■Status of significant fines and Sanctions by FY

Global response to Environmental Laws and Regulations

The NTN Group considers compliance with environmental laws and regulations in each country and region as a corporate responsibility, and we are taking reliable measures. In addition to the standards set by laws and regulations, we are also advancing initiatives from our own unique perspective, and the following are examples of these efforts.

■Regional approaches to Environmental Laws and Regulations

Initiatives for Environmental compliance with Laws and Regulations

The NTN Group implements the following initiatives to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

■Initiatives for Environmental compliance with Laws and Regulations

Our Group conducts environmental education according to hierarchy and function with the aim of improving environmental awareness among all employees. Furthermore, we work on solving environmental issues and improving regional environmental value through the utilization of IT and collaboration with local communities.

■Educational and Activity initiatives for Raising environmental awareness

Raising environmental awareness

The domestic Group distributes ”Environmental Policy Cards” to all employees (including personnel working at business sites such as resident contractors, temporary staff, and subcontractors who work at business sites) to raise environmental awareness. Additionally, during Environment Month in June each year, we: ①conduct environmental education, ②conduct environmental patrols, ③publish environmental news, and ④display an Environment Month poster from the Ministry of the Environment. As an example, Nagano Works (Minowa Town, Kamiina Country, Nagano Prefecture) published its own ”Company Newsletter (Environment Monthly News)” to deepen its understanding of green procurement.

The NTN Group has established a company-wide emergency response system to ensure rapid and appropriate responses during emergencies. At each business site, we work to improve employee response capabilities through regular drills and education, and implement measures to minimize environmental impact.

Emergency response drill

At Kuwana Works (Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture), on October 30, 2024, we conducted a study session and practical training session to learn about responses to oil leakage incidents. Forty-five employees participated in the study session, where internal instructors explained ”recent leakage cases,” ”oil leakage response equipment,” and ”oil leakage response procedures.”
Participants provided feedback such as ”It was beneficial to understand the leakage pathways to rivers,” ”It would have been helpful to include an explanation of the oil-water separation process,” and ”I would like to learn more about specific cases within the Works.” The management department plans to enhance the content of the study sessions based on this feedback and consider revising the procedure manuals as necessary.
In the practical drill, employees actually entered the river and conducted training using leakage response kits. Moving forward, we aim to further encourage participation by field workers so that they can respond quickly.
The NTN Group will continue conducting such drills and strive to respond quickly and appropriately even in emergency situations.

■Oil leakage response practical drill conducted in nearby rivers (Kuwana Works)

Major leakage/Spill incidents

In fiscal year 2024, no major leakage or spill incidents occurred within the NTN Group. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures to prevent leakage and spills of oil and environmentally hazardous substances, and strive to prevent environmental pollution incidents.

■Annual status of Major leakage and Spill incidents

Response to Leakage and Spill incidents

In the event that a leakage or spill incident occurs, we will promptly take the following responses. Through these initiatives, we strive for compliance with environmental laws and regulations and environmental conservation.

■Incident response and Prevention of recurrence initiatives

In order to efficiently promote environmental conservation, the NTN Group in Japan quantifies the costs and economic benefits of environmental conservation by classifying them based on guidelines drawn up by the Ministry of the Environment. Environmental conversation costs for fiscal year 2024 were approximately 41.99 billion yen, including research and development of eco-friendly products, and the economic benefits of environmental conservation measures were approximately 13.64 billion yen.

■Environmental conservation effects