NSK ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
1. Goals Our main focus of attention is the balance between Man and Nature. With this in mind, all of our employees and divisions concentrate on developing environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes and technologies, such as our tribology friction control technology (Tribology).
2. Reduction of negative Impact on the environment We are working to establish and continually improve the environmental management system, comply with regulations and reduce environmental impact, while at the same time boosting economic values.
3. Contribution to Societies We aim to be a good global corporate citizen, contributing to the social development of countries and communities where we operate, and also to convert affluent societies into environmentally friendly ones. As a global corporation, we want to be an example societally and environmentally.
4. Our responsibility To optimise energy consumption and durability through the reduction of friction. To develop problem-solving products based on client-specific needs.
NSK INITIATIVES ON CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Since 1999, our plants have been focused on reducing CO2 emissions from our own manufacturing facilities as well as producing products to minimise energy consumption. Having consistently exceeded a year-on year target of 1% CO2 reduction per production unit, we are also reducing the absolute CO2 emission levels, independent of production levels.Our first target is to reduce absolute emissions in fiscal year 2012 below those of 2006. This will be achieved through investment in advanced, environmentally friendly facilities and through a global initiative on waste reduction.
To find out more about bearings and our positive impact on the environment, download this brochure from the World Bearing Association by clicking more.
REACH - NSK'S DECLARATION OF INTENT
As both an importer and downstream user of chemicals, NSK is committed to meeting all its legal obligations required under REACH.
Control of Hazardous Substances
All NSK products comply with relevant legal requirements such as the ELV and RoHS Directives. In addition, NSK has established its own list of prohibited and restricted substances published in NSK's Green Procurement Standard. All key component suppliers are compelled to respect this standard.
CERTIFICATIONS
Within the NSK Group Environmental Policy, it is required that all manufacturing sites obtain ISO14001 certification within 5 years of commencing operation. This policy has been consistently met and at present NSK has 47 manufacturing plants that have achieved ISO14001 certification.
In Europe, all of our manufacturing facilities hold ISO14001, certified by an independent accreditation organisation through regular audits.
Copies of the certificates can be downloaded from the "Toolbox" on the right.
