Environmental Conservation
We have determined, in the TechnoPro Group Environmental Policy, the climate change as one of the environmental agendas that the TechnoPro Group should prioritize to address, and set medium-term targets for CO₂ emissions and the number of environment-related technology engineers as KPIs for materiality. In our business activities, we are committed to fulfilling our corporate social responsibility by giving due consideration to the conservation of water resources and biodiversity.
In addition, we will participate in activities to maintain and improve the aesthetics of the area and raise engagement in cooperation with local people and local governments.
TechnoPro Group Environmental Policy
We have established the Environmental Polices of TechnoPro Group as a guideline for group-wide efforts in environmental conservation and in fulfilling our environmental responsibilities. This policy is based on the belief that conserving the irreplaceable global environment for future generations is consistent with the pursuit of the TechnoPro Group Purpose, our group corporate philosophy.
1. Basic Concepts Related to Environmental Protection
- Recognizing that addressing global environmental issues is a common challenge throughout to the world, including our executives, employees, customers, business partners, investors, and local communities:
- (1)We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business activities.
- (2)We aim to develop and disseminate services that utilize our technology and talents to reduce environmental impact.
2. Areas of Environmental Importance
- Guided by the TechnoPro Group Code of Conduct and the environmental principles of the United Nations Global Compact, we strive to reduce our environmental impact, particularly in the development and delivery of our services, defining areas of particular importance (Areas of Environmental Importance).
- These Areas of Environmental Importance are reviewed in accordance with changes in international norms, social conditions, and business activities.
Areas of Environmental Importance
- (1)Climate Change
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the negative impacts of climate change - (2)Sustainable Resource Usage
Engage in efficient energy usage, waste reduction, and the creation of recycling-oriented societies - (3)Prevent Pollution and Conserve the Environment
Conduct the appropriate treatment of pollutants and hazardous waste, consider the natural environment, and preserve biodiversity
3. Comply With Environmental Laws and Regulations
- In pursuing our business activities, we comply with and respond to social norms, laws, rules, and regulations related to environmental protection, international initiatives, and environment-related agreements to which the TechnoPro Group companies have agreed.
4. Conducting Environmental Management
- We will establish and operate an environmental management system. Further, we will regularly evaluate progress toward targets, the implementation of environment-related activities, and risks and opportunities. In this way, we will strive for continuous improvement in reducing our environmental impact and achieving higher levels of environmental performance.
5. Provide Education, Raise Awareness, and Engage in Community Contribution Activities
- We sponsor educational and awareness-raising activities to ensure executives and employees understand and practice activities based on this policy.
- We ask business partners to conduct environmentally friendly business activities to the greatest extent reasonable.
- We support community contribution activities related to environmental protection.
6. Practice Appropriate Information Disclosure and Communication
- We disclose information related to our environmental initiatives and services in an appropriate manner to improve our credibility with society. We also emphasize dialogue with our stakeholders.
Published: June 30, 2022
Pollution prevention
The TechnoPro Group actively participates in activities to prevent and restore environmental pollution through participation and support in river cleaning activities.
Participating in riverbed cleaning activities
We agree with the activities of the NPO Arakawa Clean Aid Forum to eliminate negative impact on the ecosystem from environmental pollution, due to man-made objects such as plastic waste in rivers and oceans. We are therefore conducting cleanup activities of the Arakawa Riverbed in Tokyo, in cooperation with business partners.
In the spring of 2019, employee volunteers and their families participated in collecting garbage such as plastic bottles, and in collaboration with NPOs held environmental awareness classes for children.
Biodiversity conservation
The TechnoPro Group conducts business in the field of technology development, such as the use of genes in drug development and biomimetics (development of new technologies and products by analyzing and imitating the body structure and functions of organisms), and as a result we believe that conservation of biodiversity is an important issue.
The TechnoPro Group engages in awareness activities for improving the environment and conserving biodiversity by holding nature observation classes in collaboration with local governments and business partners.
Biodiversity conservation activities in cooperation with local governments and business partners
In Minato-ku, Tokyo, where the TechnoPro Group headquarters is located, we have organized a ‘Biodiversity Minato Network’ with local businesses to share information on biodiversity, conduct educational activities, and raise awareness. The TechnoPro Group participates in these activities by dispatching lecturers to nature observation events for local residents.
In addition, we cooperate with Mori Building Co., Ltd., the operator of Roppongi Hills where our head office is located, to raise awareness about urban green space and biodiversity conservation.
Support for WWF Japan
TechnoPro Holdings, Inc. supports WWF’s environmental conservation activities as a corporate member of WWF Japan.
About WWF
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is one of the world’s largest conservation NGOs (non-governmental organization). It was established in Switzerland in 1961 with a purpose to protect endangered wildlife. Since then WWF has gradually expanded the activities to cover wider range of biodiversity conservation — from forest or coral reef ecosystems to climate change. Having WWF International, its secretariat, in Switzerland and offices in over 50 nations, WWF operates globally in over 100 nations.