Control of Chemical Substances

Control of Chemical Substances used in the Manufacturing Process

Reducing the release of chemical substances

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 PRTR Law of Japan and other 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, which have a direct impact on the environment. In fiscal 2007, the release of chemical substances increased by 3% in Japan and 5% outside Japan despite improvements in management, compared with fiscal 2006.

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

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Release of Chemical Substances from Production Sites of the TOSHIBA TEC Group in Japan in Fiscal 2007

* Release of Chemical Substances from Production Sites of the TOSHIBA TEC Group in Japan in Fiscal 2007(1.4 MB - PDF version)

Release to Air and Water from Production Sites of the TOSHIBA TEC Group in Japan in Fiscal 2007

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