To ensure that our environmental conservation activities are effective, we are carrying out internal and external audits to make sure ISO14001 is functioning correctly, and any problems are promptly rectified.
Implementing Annual Internal and External Audits
To confirm that the EMS is operating effectively, regular annual audits of the Hiroshima district, Hofu Plant and R&D Department are carried out internally and externally by an ISO14001 accreditation organization.
To increase the validity and objectivity of internal audits, we do not perform them on a departmental basis, but rather audit a cross-section of the Company. Senior staff who are accredited as internal auditors by an external accreditation organization visit each department and audit it as required.
The internal audit for FY2007 revealed no serious problems, 21 minor problems and 139 observations of minimal noncompliance issues. The external audit only reported one minor problem and five observations. These results were reported to management and swiftly rectified.
- Status of implementation of internal audits
| FY2003 | FY2004 | FY2005 | FY2006 | FY2007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of items | Major problems | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minor problems | 29 | 62 | 36 | 20 | 21 | |
| Observation | 96 | 112 | 122 | 134 | 139 | |
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