Control of Chemical Substances

Control of Chemical Substances used in the Manufacturing Process

Chemical substances are handled based on three policies: "avoid use of hazardous substances to the maximum extent possible," "promote reduction and substitution to the maximum extent possible," and "subject use to appropriate controls." Substances covered by the environment-related laws and regulations are classified into three types: "prohibition of use," "reduction in use" and "control of release." In terms of "reduction in use," the TOSHIBA TEC Group strives to reduce the release of chemical substances into air and water. In fiscal 2009, CO2 emissions decreased by 33% in Japan, however, increased by 7% outside Japan due to the start of the new plant, compared with fiscal 2008. The release to air will be hereafter reduced by using a removal system.

The TOSHIBA TEC Group has abolished the use of Ozone-Depleting Substances.

Release of Chemical Substances at Production Sites in Japan

Release of Chemical Substances at Production Sites outside Japan

Release of Chemical Substances (Production Sites of the TOSHIBA TEC Group in Japan)

* Release of Chemical Substances at Production Sites of the TOSHIBA TEC Group in Japan in Fiscal 2009 (1.4 MB - PDF version)

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