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Wemakeaconcertedeorttoadvanceenvironmentalmanagement
at all our domestic and overseas bases.
Alpine Giken’s contribution to the Fukushima
Protocol Global Warming Prevention Project organized
by Fukushima Prefecture has been recognized with the
Grand Prize in the office & store category six years in a
row.Inthemanufacturingcategory,AlpineManufacturing
received the Prize for Excellence for the second time in
three years. Alpine Precision has also been recognized for
its outstanding contributions.
Alpine Giken
was recognized for
sta-wideactivities,
including an energy
reduction contest
for all employees.
■ Recognition by Local Government
While the use of chemicals is unavoidable in the
productionofitemsrequiredtomeettheneedsofsociety,
Alpine recognizes the potential for many chemicals to have
a detrimental impact on the environment or human health if
misusedormismanaged.Forthisreason,Alpineviewsthe
proper management of chemicals and avoiding the use of
substancesthathaveasignicantenvironmentalimpactas
important elements of business.
Alpinefulllsitscorporatedutytoreduceenvironmental
impact through the creation of standards and proper
managementofthe storage,useandreleaseof chemical
substances used in production in keeping with laws and
regulations.
■ Reduction of Hazardous Chemicals
LobbyatIwakioce
Awards Ceremony
The Alps Group Environmental Charter
Basic Philosophy
Asamemberoftheglobalcommunity,Alpsiscommittedto
promoting sustainable development by protecting the beauty
of nature and safeguarding our precious resources through
the use of technologically advanced business practices and
theeortsofitsemployees.
Action Program
Placingpriorityonenvironmentalpreservation,weat
Alps will:
1. Develop products in light of environmental concerns
2. Engage in environmentally friendly production and
sales
3. Conserve our natural resources
4. Reduce or eliminate waste
5. Increase recycling activities
Alpine Environmental Policy
Main Policy
Asamemberofaglobalsociety,wewillincorporate
the conservation of the global environment through
environmentally friendly products and business activities.
Specic Actions
1. Environmentally friendly products
We promote the development and integration of
environmentally-friendly technologies at all stages of product
life cycle to provide environmentally friendly products.
2. Environmentally friendly business activities
Throughthepromotionofenergyconservation,
recycling,andwastereduction,weincorporate
business activities with minimal environmental impact.
3. Environmental preservation systems and operation
We comply with domestic and international
environmentalstandards,customerrequirements
and self-implemented standards to incorporate
appropriate operation and continuous improvement of
environmental management systems.
■ Environmental Impact (FY 2015)
Logistics
We reduce energy consumption in transportation
through the review of transport routes, the use of
shared shipping, and the improvement of load
efficiency.
Alpine Group
All Alpine Group production bases around the world
acquire ISO14001 certification to ensure that
development and manufacture of products exert a
low environmental impact. Our business facilities also
work to reduce environmental impact through green
procurement, zero emissions, and other initiatives.
In Japan (6 affiliates)
●Alpine Electronics, Inc.
●Alpine Manufacturing, Inc.
●Alpine Precision, Inc.
●Alpine Giken, Inc., etc.
Overseas (13 affiliates)
●U.S. (3) ●Europe (4) ●Asia (6)
Customers
We continue reducing energy consumption along with
reductions in product weight to lower environmental
impact caused by the use and disposal of the products.
Suppliers
The Alpine Green Procurement System is deployed
globally to ensure the purchase of parts and materials
with low environmental impact.
Emissions into the atmosphere (Unit: t)
Japan 197.8 Overseas Not tabulated
OUTPUT
“Zero emissions” activities are pursued to reduce
emission output. We also work to reduce the
release of chemical substances into the
atmosphere and cut CO
2
emissions from logistics
operations.
INPUT
We enforce green procurement and the
elimination of hazardous chemical substances
from parts and materials throughout our global
supply chain. Energy Conservation is pursued
through new equipment, enhanced awareness
and other measures.
Electricity (Unit: Million kWh)
Japan 1,574 Overseas 6,031
Fuel (Crude oil equivalent: kl)
Japan 444 Overseas 1,233
Municipal water supply
Japan 75.9 Overseas 166.3
Groundwater (Unit:t)
Japan 4.8 Overseas None
Purchased parts (semiconductors etc.)
Processed parts (molded parts etc.)
Raw materials (plastic etc.)
Fuel (Fuel oil conversion: KI)
Japan74.4 Overseas Not tabulated
Products
Car navigation systems, monitors,
car stereos, etc.
Total Waste (Unit: t)
Japan 626 Overseas 4,962
Emissions into the atmosphere (Unit: t)
Japan 10,404 Overseas 35,029
Asia
North America
President & CEO
G.M. of Environmental Affairs Internal Environmental Auditor
Head Environmental Compliance Office
Head of Environmental Management
Iwaki Main Office, Alpine Electronics, Inc.
Yoshima Plant, Alpine Manufacturing, Inc.
Onomachi Plant, Alpine Manufacturing, Inc.
Alpine Precision, Inc.
Dalian Alpine Electronics Co., Ltd.
Taicang Alpine Electronics Co., Ltd.
Alpine Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. Dalian R&D Center
Alpine Technology Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Alcom Electronics de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Alpine Electronics Manufacturing of Europe, Ltd.
Alpine Giken, Inc.
Alpine Technology Manufacturing, Inc.
Energy Management WG
Environmental Design WG
Chemical Management WG
Pollution Management WG
Waste Management WG
Europe
Alpine Environmental Management Committee
Alps and the Alpine Group management is designed
to address environmental issues that are viewed among
the more serious management challenges. We established
our Environmental Policy and Mid-term Plan based on
theAlpsGroupEnvironmentalCharter,andworkon the
provisionofenvironmentallyfriendlyproducts,performing
environmentallyfriendlybusinessactivities,andestablishing
a global environmental management structure with a
comprehensive approach taking by all group companies.
■ Promotion of Environmental Management
Policies and measures relating to environmental
management are determined at the Alpine Environment
Conference,withrepresentativesofbusiness locations
in Japan in attendance and the General Manager of
Environmental Affairs as chairperson. Finalized policies
and measures are then implemented both in Japan and
overseasbytheHeadofEnvironmentalManagementand
supervisorystaateachlocation.Specicissues,suchas
energy saving and waste reduction are addressed through
separate working groups.
■ Environmental Management Promotion
Structure
Toghtglobalwarming,itisabsolutelyvitaltoreduce
CO2 emissions in shipping parts and products.
Ofthetypes ofshippingavailable,air freighthasthe
greatest impact on the environment. Alpine’s planned global
production schedules and improvements to management
have included the transition from air freight to concentrated
marineshipping.Inscal2015,weachieveda53%reduction
over fiscal 2013 in the amount we have shipped overseas
viaair.Inaddition, wehaveconcentratedourwarehouses,
shortenedshippingroutes,madeuseofsharedshipping,
and improved load efficiency to improve the efficiency of
domesticsurfacefreightwithinindividualcountries,allof
which has contributed to a reduction of energy consumption
inshipping:withinJapan,ourfiscal2015domestictruck
shipping CO2 emissions dropped 44% compared to fiscal
2013.
■ Environmentally Friendly Logistics
Environment
AtourheadoceinIwaki,weareworkingonenergy
conservation through the utilization of waste heat. Our
environmental lab becomes hot due to the many pieces
oflargetesting equipment,soithastobecooledwithair
conditioning even in the winter. By bringing in cold outside
air,weareabletoalleviatetheuseofairconditioninginthe
environmentallab,and weusetheheatgenerated bythe
equipmenttoheatthelobby.Thisreducestheamountof
power consumption by air conditioning. We also promote
the effective use of
exhaust heat through
the recycling of the
heat generated
through production
processes and by
thetest equipment
atotheroces.
■ Environmentally-friendly workplaces
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