Environmental Activities
All business activities inevitably have some impact upon the environment.
To sustain a clean environment for our next generation, we, as a business conducting insurance activities, will provide environmentally friendly products and services to the society.
As global citizens, we will be socially responsible for the environment, reducing CO2, the main cause of global warming, as well as working towards other environmental measures.
Basic Environmental Policy
To tackle global environmental problems in our business activities, the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd has set "Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Basic Environmental Policy" to outline specific guidelines for actions and work together as a group.
Specific activities
Environmental Management System
Nationwide, we have received the international standard ISO 14001 certification promoting global environmental protection as a whole group.
Companies in Japan with ISO14001 accreditation
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd and 12 group companies in 277 locations nationwide are certified with "ISO 14001".
As a whole group, we have an organizational structure committed to tackling environmental problems.
ISO14001 performance
The characteristics of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd ISO14001 activities lie in its two-headed approach, with simultaneous implementation of (1) All-branch activities and (2) Departmental activities. Activities are constantly under improvement and implementation as dictated by the PDCA cycle.
Reduction of environmental impact
A proper understanding of the environmental effects of business activity and the appropriate actions toward their reduction.
Indonesia Reforestation Project
Fast clearing of tropical forests is a global environmental problem. In collaboration with the Indonesian government, we are carrying out the "Indonesian Reforestation Project".
Surugadai Building Green Space
- Profile
- Statistical details about rooftop afforestation of Surugadai buidling and relaxation of the heat island phenomenon.
- Visits and Classes
- We hold visitation sessions in order to provide better understanding of the greenery. One would find it hard to believe it is on an urban rooftop.
- Places of interest (forest • park • garden)
- Here, you can see wild birds rare in an urban setting, making it a place of recreation and relaxation for neighbors and employees. We will introduce many places of interest, in one of which one can grow seasonal plants.
Biodiversity Conservation Project
Along with deterrence of global warming, conservation of biodiversity is now one of the most important agendas on environmental protection. MSI will actively tackle this issue as a responsible corporate member of the society.
Public Environmental Workshop
We hold workshops open to the public concerning environmental issues and local community work.
Eco-Friendly Products and Services
Acquisition of Eco-Mark certification
Through our products and services, and through our corporate activities, we carry out many methods to reduce the environmental burden. And this effort led to the acquisition of Eco-Mark on December 24th, 2010 for the "GK Automobile Insurance" which was the first certification for automobile insurance.
Spreading ECO Inspections and ECO Maintenance of Vehicles
We control hazardous gas emissions from vehicles and provide CO2-reducing, eco-friendly maintenance skills at our affiliated car maintenance factory through fuel efficiency improvement.
Support for certification under Eco Action 21
We hold seminars and individual consulting sessions to support certification.
Recycling Automobile Components
We auction and provide reusable auto parts from damaged vehicles in accidents to recycle markets. We are encouraging environment-friendly repair of automobiles. Upon confirming the customers' inclinations, we encourage repair of damaged parts that can be repaired and the use of recycled parts for this purpose.
Eco-safe drive
We support eco-safe driving which contributes road safety whilst reducing fuel consumption and emissions. We provide CD-ROM which includes fuel consumption calculation system, enlightenment poster and news format.
Other projects
MSI engages in various other environmental activities including the environmental workshop for parents and children, and activities promoting economy and ecology in the office, etc.
