Management of hazardous substances
In Line with Our Fundamental Policy of Reducing the Amount of Hazardous Substances in Our Products, We Are Promoting the Creation of Chemical Substance Management Systems.
Management of Hazardous Substances
As a global company, Sanden will conduct its manufacturing operations based on a fundamental
policy
of working to reduce the amounts of hazardous substances in its products by proactively
responding to
such EU regulations as ELV*1, RoHS*2, and REACH*3.
Regarding the response to ELV
and RoHS regulations, we have completely discontinued the use of regulated substances with the exception
of a portion of lead-containing metals for which exemption items have been created.
Regarding the
response to REACH regulations, we completed a preliminary registration before December 2008. We will move
ahead with measures to build substance management systems in advance of measures to increase the
strictness of related regulations. We have also introduced a system for gathering the latest information
on chemical substances and supporting our responses to new regulations in Japan as well as
overseas.
In FY2012, we introduced the new hazardous substances management system to promote more
effective and efficient operation.
*1 The ELV regulations are automotive recycling regulations
implemented by the EU in October 2000. They regulate the amount of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and
cadmium that may be used.
*2 The RoHS regulations are hazardous substance regulations implemented by
the EU in July 2006. In principle, they prohibit the use in electric and electrical products within the EU
of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).
In June 2015, four types of regulated substances such as phthalates were
added, bringing the number of restricted substances to ten.
*3 The REACH regulations are EU
regulations requiring manufacturers to undertake the registration of chemical substances, safety
evaluations, usage restrictions, and usage permits. Implemented in June 2007, these regulations cover
companies with a presence in the EU as well as companies that export to the EU.
Promotion of Green Procurement/Supply Activities
Suppliers participating in an MPS (Materials & Parts Supply) Meeting
To respond positively to such global market developments as measures to increase the strictness of
environmental regulations and require the management of certain substances, Sanden has drafted “Green
supply guidelines.” Each supplier is being asked to operate environmental management systems (EMSs)
covering all parts, materials, equipment, and services provided to Sanden and to undertake a wide range of
management and regulations regarding specified substances.
Reflecting the review of various
regulations, published the 9th edition of "Green supply guideline" in March 2024.
Management of Chemical Substances
In response to the global trend of increasing restrictions on the use of chemical substances, Sanden is
striving to reduce its use of chemicals covered by Japan’s Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
(PRTR) system and comply with relevant laws and regulations by engaging in diverse activities designed to
progressively diminish its use of problematic chemicals.
Management of hazardous substances
Amount of PRTR-Designated Substances Handled and Released in FY2023