We are taking measures with an eye on the future, such as adding regulated substances and changing prohibited ranks according to European RoHS Directive, European ELV Directive, European REACH Regulation Restricted Substances / SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), Japanese Chemical Substances Law * 1 Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances, GADSL (Automotive Industry Voluntary Standards), other laws and regulations, requirements from customers. From the enforcement of the European RoHS Directive in 2006 to the present, environmental accidents have not occurred even once due to daily communication with business partners and active efforts to audit the use and storage status of environmentally hazardous substances. We will continue to promote green procurement activities together with our customers and business partners.
CSR Procurement
By setting Mabuchi group’s own special evaluation criteria in addition to laws, regulations, and customer requests, we at Mabuchi strictly control environmentally prohibited substances designated in those standards so that they will not be included in materials and parts of products that we procure from our suppliers. We also prioritize the use of materials and members with a lower environmental impact.
Conflict Minerals Policy
Some of the minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding countries, are considered to be sources of funds for armed groups and anti-governmental organizations who act inhumanely against the local resident, and are called “conflict minerals”.
From a humanitarian point of view, we agree with the purpose of US legislation aimed at cutting off funding for such forces. Therefore, we are working with our business partners to improve the transparency of our supply chain and we aim to procure minerals that do not benefit human rights abusers.
Promotion Green Procurement
By setting our own special evaluation criteria in addition to laws, regulations, and customer requests, we at Mabuchi strictly control environmentally prohibited substances designated in those standards so that they will not be included in materials and parts of products that we procure from our suppliers. We also prioritize the use of materials and members with a lower environmental impact.
We are also prioritizing purchases from suppliers certified with ISO14001, the environmental management standard.
Compliance with Corporate Citizenship
Outline of the Mabuchi Motor Green Procurement System
Progress of Green Purchasing
Office Supplies
Environmentally friendly stationery and office supplies are designated as company standard products and purchased by our head office.
Office furniture and fixtures
As to office automation equipment and office furniture, we explain our effort on environmental issues as “Request of Environment Conservation” to suppliers and preferentially purchase goods complying with Act on Promoting Green Purchasing.
Company Car
We are switching commonly used passenger vehicles for business use from gas-powered vehicles to battery vehicles and gas-and-electric cars (hybrid cars) and selecting low-emission/fuel-efficient certified vehicles when replacing big-size cars like truck.