Environmental Report 2025
Environmental Audits
Periodic internal environmental audit is conducted across all sites and organizations to verify that the JAE Group’s environmental management system conforms to the audit criteria and is effectively implemented and maintained. Conformance to ISO 14001 and the effectiveness of the system are also audited by an external certification body.
The Internal Environmental Quality Audit periodically verifies that the management of chemical substances contained in products is properly carried out within the JAE Group.
Results of the Periodic Internal Environmental Audit
In fiscal 2024, a periodic internal environmental audit was conducted for all sites and management bodies, with priority placed on confirming conformance to ISO 14001:2015 requirements, responses to changes in the ISO standards, and compliance with legal and other obligations.
The results of this audit revealed one case of non-conformance, while the number of observations was largely consistent with previous years. It was confirmed that, as a Group, the environmental management system is being effectively implemented and maintained in conformity with the audit standards.
Issues and best practices common to the entire Group, including measures to address the non-conformance and observations, are shared horizontally across the Group to further enhance the overall level of management.
| Sites | Positive Points | Issues Pointed Out | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-conformities | Observations | Requests | ||
| JAE Group and all sites | 13 instances |
1 instance |
13 instances |
51 instances |
Results of the ISO 14001 Audit
In fiscal 2024, the environmental management system for domestic multi-site operations underwent a regular ISO 14001:2015 audit, which confirmed that the registered system continues to be properly maintained.
| Subject of audit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Good points | Findings requiring improvement | Opportunities for improvement | |
| JAE Group JAE, YAE, SAE and MGC sites |
5 instances | None | 10 instances |
Results of the Internal Environmental Quality Audit
Since fiscal 2015, sites in Japan have introduced the JAMP (*use cursor to view definitions)-published Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Substances in Products check sheet and conducted audits with a mutual assessment system performed by internal environmental advisors.Just as in fiscal 2021, fiscal 2022 audits were conducted using a mutual assessment system at five sites in Japan and seven sites overseas with an emphasis on the management and operation matters in the revised European RoHS Directive (phthalates), which took effect in July 2019.
The audit results confirmed that domestic and overseas sites continue to operate effectively.
| Site | Findings: FY2023 ⇒ FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-conformities1 | Partial conformities2 | |
| JAE sites (Connectors, Aerospace, UIS) HAE, YAE, FAE, and SAE sites |
0 ⇒ 0 | 0 ⇒ 0 |
| Audits conducted at overseas sites | Findings: FY2023 ⇒ FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-conformities1 | Partial conformities2 | |
| 2 sites in North America, 5 sites in Asia | 0 ⇒ 0 | 0 ⇒ 0 |
Notes.
1. Deemed a “non-conformity” if there is no rule corresponding to the question and/or the operation is not being carried out.
2. Deemed a “partial conformity” if operations are substantially satisfactory in response to the question, but there are deficiencies in rules or parts of the operation.
Building a Sustainable World
Significance of the 2025 Environmental Report
Symbol of the Group's Environmental Policies
Scope of Reporting and Editorial Policy
Policies and Results of Environmental Activities
Environmental Management
- Implementation Status of the Environmental Management System
- Environmental Audits
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Risk Management
- Environmental Accounting
Engaging with Society
- Involvement with Biodiversity
- Supply Chain Management
- Eco-friendly Products
- Social Contribution Activities
Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact