Environmental protection basic policy
Chato Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “our company”) has established the following basic policy for environmental protection, established a mechanism for environmental protection, and made all employees fully aware of the importance of environmental protection and efforts to protect the environment. We will act globally based on the following basic policies in order to promote the protection of human rights and realize a sustainable society.
Providing technologies and products that contribute to global environmental protection
We actively contribute to global environmental protection by manufacturing tea using sustainable energy and related technologies, and by providing the market with tea products, including organic products and pesticide-free products. By maintaining abandoned tea gardens, we will strive to control wildlife damage and maintain landscapes.
Reduction of environmental impact in the product life cycle
In providing our products to the market, we strive to minimize the burden on the global environment throughout the entire product lifecycle, from the procurement of raw materials to the disposal stage.
Reduction of environmental impact in business activities
We will promote environmental conservation activities such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and reduction of hazardous chemical substances in order to reduce the environmental load generated by our business activities, from the procurement of raw materials to production and distribution.
Compliance with laws, regulations and standards
We comply with environmental regulations not only in the countries and regions where we operate, but also in the countries and regions where the tea we provide is sold. In addition, we will formulate voluntary standards as necessary and strive to protect the environment.
Establishment and continuous improvement of environmental management system
We will promote environmental conservation activities by improving our environmental protection promotion system and setting environmental targets. We also strive for continuous improvement through internal audits and other means.
Employee Awareness and Social Contribution
In addition to raising employee awareness of environmental protection through their daily work, each employee will actively contribute to society through environmental conservation activities.
Promotion of communication
We will disclose our environmental protection efforts inside and outside the company, promote communication with society and stakeholders, and reflect their opinions to continuously improve our environmental protection activities.