Group Environmental Policy

Environmental Philosophy

Leveraging our unique capability for fully integrated operations—from product development through to manufacturing—Bestex Kyoei Co., Ltd. and its affiliates (hereinafter "the Group") remain acutely aware of the impact our business activities have on the environment. Through the active participation of every employee, we are committed to the continuous preservation and enhancement of the local environment, striving to be a proud enterprise that actively contributes to a sustainable society.

Scope of Application

This policy applies to all officers and employees of the Group, as well as to all business activities across our operations.

Implementation Framework

To ensure the effectiveness of this policy, we establish an environmental management framework under the supervision of the Executive Committee. Operating through designated implementation and execution managers in each department, we drive company-wide environmental improvement initiatives. Furthermore, we continuously refine our environmental management system through regular internal audits to maintain and elevate our overall environmental performance.

Basic Principles

As a manufacturer engaged in the processing of automotive parts, motorcycle components, and general-purpose machinery parts, the Group conducts its environmental management activities grounded in the guidelines below. For high-impact environmental areas, we establish targeted goals within our technical and economic capabilities to ensure steady, measurable progress.

1. Contribution to a Decarbonized Society: In addition to rigorous energy conservation driven by higher efficiency in plant facilities and production equipment, we strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support a decarbonized society through the use of renewable energy and process optimization.
2. Resource Circulation and Air Pollution Prevention: To prevent the depletion of natural resources, we enforce strict resource conservation and proper waste management. By promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), we maximize resource efficiency while strictly controlling water usage, chemical substances, and air emissions to proactively prevent pollution and minimize our environmental impact. Additionally, we implement preventive measures and conduct regular training to avoid significant environmental harm during emergencies.
3. Creation of Eco-Friendly Technologies/Products & Customer Health and Safety: With a whole-lifecycle perspective on our products, we drive the development of components and technologies that reduce environmental impact, such as lightweight design and improved energy efficiency. We minimize the footprint during product use and keep end-of-life impact reduction in sight. Furthermore, by rigorously eliminating hazardous chemicals and enhancing product safety, we ensure the health and safety of our customers.
4. Supply Chain Collaboration: Extending our efforts beyond our internal operations, we seek the understanding and cooperation of our suppliers and business partners to promote environmental preservation across the entire supply chain.
5. Coexistence with Local Communities and Biodiversity Conservation: As a good corporate citizen, we foster harmonious coexistence with local communities by actively engaging in environmental beautification and biodiversity conservation initiatives in partnership with local stakeholders.
6. Compliance with Laws and Regulations: We strictly comply with international environmental declarations and treaties, the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where the Group operates, and all other requirements to which the Group subscribes.
7. Comprehensive Education and Awareness: Through robust environmental education and internal communications, we ensure this policy is thoroughly understood by all employees, continually raising individual environmental awareness and capabilities.
8. Information Disclosure and Communication: We monitor progress toward our environmental targets set under this policy, reviewing them appropriately in response to evolving societal conditions. This policy is made publicly available both internally and externally to maintain transparent communication with our stakeholders.

Environmental Targets

1. 1) Prevention of Water and Soil Pollution
     Continued compliance with the Water Pollution Prevention Act
     Continued thorough monitoring of groundwater
   2) Compliance with Environmental Conservation Ordinances
     Continued thorough legal compliance through management of voluntary control values for noise and vibration

2. 1) Contribution to the Prevention of Global Warming
     Reduction of CO2 emissions
     Reduce emissions intensity per unit of processing value by 1% or more compared with FY2021
     Identify and implement additional reduction measures
      Reduce electricity and city gas consumption through improved equipment efficiency and process improvements
      Improve product transportation efficiency
     Initiatives to reduce environmental impact
     Continued compliance with the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, and conversion to alternative substances when replacing equipment
     Continued management of industrial waste manifests

3. 1) Proper Treatment and Recycling of Industrial Waste
     Continued practice of the 3Rs for waste
      Reduce: decrease waste volume (targets established)
      Reuse: use items again
      Recycle: sort and recycle (80% or more)
     Proper treatment of waste from mercury-added products

4. 1) Environmental Conservation Activities
     Promotion of environmental protection and conservation through continued beautification activities within the Company and in the local community
     Continued practice of fuel-efficient driving (Eco-Drive 10)
     Continuation of environmental improvement activities

Environmental Management Secretariat