Policy and Basic Mindset
The UBE Group’s activities are based on the principles of Responsible Care (RC).
RC is a set of principles and practices inviting corporations that handle chemical substances to make voluntary efforts to protect the environment, safety and health at all stages of the process of chemical substance handling—from development, manufacturing, distribution, and use, to final consumption, disposal and recycling. It also entails disclosing the results of these activities and engaging in dialogue and communication with society.
The UBE Group embraces RC principles and implements RC activities across all of its business segments.
The UBE Group implements the following six RC initiatives.
1. Environmental Preservation
Initiatives for the health of the earth’s people and natural environment
2. Process Safety and Disaster Prevention
Initiatives for the prevention of accidents at facilities and mitigation of natural disasters.
3. Occupational Safety and Health
Initiatives for the health and safety of workers.
4. Logistics Safety
Initiatives for the prevention of accidents related to logistics, and for disaster mitigation.
5. Product Stewardship
Disclosure and communication of the properties and handling methods of chemicals, for the safety and health of all persons who handle chemicals including customers, and for conservation of the environment.
6. Publication of Performance Reports and Dialogue with Society
Open reporting of the details and outcomes of activities, and social and community dialogue.
UBE Group Policy for the Environment and Safety
Based on the SLQDC* prioritization framework, the UBE Group is committed to upholding the value of "Prioritize safety in everything we do." We recognize the importance of complying with legal requirements and internal standards related to occupational safety and health, process safety and disaster prevention, and environmental preservation through education and training, and we are committed to demonstrating responsible behavior. Furthermore, the UBE Group promotes communication not only within the Group but also with government authorities and local communities and proactively discloses necessary information to ensure the safety and security of people working within the Group and in local communities.
*SLQDC stands for the order of priorities in manufacturing operations, placing safety first, followed by law (legal, compliance), quality, delivery, and cost
Scope
The UBE Group (UBE Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries) and companies that fall under the scope of the UBE Group's safety management
Goal
The UBE Group ensures safety and security in the workplace and in local communities by embedding the value of "Prioritize safety in everything we do" into its organizational culture. To achieve this, we will implement the following measures.
- We will ensure healthy, safe, and comfortable working conditions for our employees.
- We will ensure the safety and security of facilities and maintain stable operations.
- We will appropriately monitor emissions of waste and chemical substances and disclose relevant information in a timely and appropriate manner.
- We will develop and implement a range of initiatives to promote employee occupational health.
Commitment
- Occupational accidents: Safety score is 280 or lower each year
- Process accidents: Number of accidents is zero each year
- Environmental accidents: Number of accidents is zero each year
*The above criteria are defined by our company
Responsible Departments/Review
The Environment and Safety Department is responsible for overseeing and managing this policy. The status and appropriateness of this policy are assessed during the Strategic Management Meeting (Sustainability Committee) every year, and revisions are made as necessary. If a review is required during the fiscal year, it will be held as appropriate.
