ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

We recognize that protecting the global environment is one of the most critical challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Guided by our environmental vision, we are committed to contributing to environmental preservation and advancing a sustainable society that safeguards the well-being of future generations.
As part of our ESG-focused initiatives, we actively promote responsible environmental management across our operations and supply chain. We have established a technical office in Shenzhen, China, where we conduct regular audits of our partner manufacturers to ensure product stability, quality, and compliance with environmental standards.
In addition, we rigorously manage and verify data on chemical substances contained in our products, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and industry requirements. Through these efforts, we strive to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible products while supporting sustainable business practices.

Environmental Management Philosophy

Based on our corporate philosophy of contributing to the global community, Intercompo Co., Ltd. recognizes that we are an integral member of society. Guided by this understanding, we are committed to conducting fair and transparent business practices grounded in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Through harmony with the environment and proactive social contributions, we strive to fulfill our responsibilities as a responsible global corporate citizen and contribute to the realization of a truly sustainable and prosperous society.

■Our Approach to Environmental Management
Our environmental management is guided by our Environmental Management Philosophy as the highest principle. Based on this foundation, we promote our initiatives through three key pillars: our Environmental Policy, CSR Commitment, and Human Rights Policy.

Environmental Policy

  • 1. Promotion of Environmentally Responsible Business Operations
    We will evolve our management framework into an environmental management system and achieve continuous improvement through the ongoing application of the PDCA cycle.
  • 2. Promotion of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
    Building on our environmental initiatives, including activities related to EcoStage, we actively support and contribute to the SDGs.
    (Energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, and human resource development)
  • 3. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
    We clearly identify and comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and other relevant requirements related to our business activities.
  • 4. Promotion of Communication
    We actively promote environmental communication with both internal and external stakeholders and strive to build cooperative relationships.

CSR Commitment

We are committed to fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities through our business activities and to achieving sustainable growth in harmony with society.

  • 1. Promotion of compliance with laws and regulations, and fair and transparent business practices
  • 2. Promotion of environmental conservation and well-being (including the development of a safe and comfortable working environment)
  • 3. Responsible conduct across the entire supply chain

Human Rights Policy

We respect all human rights and are committed to conducting responsible business practices.

  • 1. Prohibition of discrimination and harassment based on gender, age, nationality, beliefs, disability, or any other status
  • 2. Elimination of forced labor and child labor, and assurance of fair and appropriate working conditions
  • 3. Promotion of improvements across our supply chain in line with our Human Rights Policy

Initiatives for EcoStage

We utilize the environmental management system “EcoStage” to systematically promote the reduction of environmental impact and continuous operational improvement.

  • 2007: Achieved EcoStage Level II certification
    2025: Upgraded to EcoStage Level III

  • Seiko Epson Corporation – Environmental Certification
    In July 2006, we obtained environmental certification from Seiko Epson Corporation.

    Canon Inc. – Trading Company Certification
    In December 2007, we obtained trading company certification from Canon Inc.

SDGs related activities

1.What is the SDGs?SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) consists of 17 goals and 169 targets, which was adopted by the UN Sustainable Development Summit, to solve the worldwide issues and realize a sustainable world.

The SDGs were adopted in 2015 and targeted to accomplish by 2030. It was formulated based on discussions by the governments of developing and developed countries, as well as multi-stakeholders including companies.
Achievement of SDGs is expected to create market opportunities of US $ 12 trillion a year by 2030, in the fields of food/agriculture, urban development, energies/raw materials, and health/welfare, and it is paid close attentions by the businesses aiming for medium- to long-term growth and also investors.

2.Ideal situation in 2030 Minimize adverse effects on human health and the environment by considering and managing chemical substances and waste throughout the product lifecycle.

3.Characteristic activity Improve resource and time efficiency by selling the products free of environmentally hazardous substances, reducing industrial waste, and implementing cloud-based groupware.

4. Efforts toward goals

  • Responsibility for producing / using
    We aim to increase the sales ratio of the products free of environmentally hazardous substances (air sterilizers, UV-C related products) up to 30%, and contribute to the creation of a comfortable environment to live in.

  • Health and welfare for all