Mazda is promoting the establishment of environmental management systems (EMS) across its entire supply chain and in all Group companies. The purpose of the EMS is to carry out more environmentally friendly business activities in a more effective manner, based on ISO 14001 and other standards.
- Mazda and 13 other Group manufacturing companies in Japan and overseas have completed certification under ISO 14001.
- Mazda is progressively certifying all dealerships in Japan under EcoAction 21 (EA21)*1, an environmental management system. As of March 2011, six consolidated dealerships have been certified under EcoAction 21.
- Mazda has completed introduction of an exclusive Mazda EMS to four vehicle parts companies in Japan.
- *1Simplified EMS established by the Ministry of the Environment, for application at companies of various scales, such as small-to-medium-sized companies.
To reduce the environmental burden throughout its entire supply chain, Mazda released the "Mazda Supplier CSR Guidelines" in July 2010 and revised the "Green Purchasing Guidelines" to better reflect current environmental trends.
Through these two sets of guidelines, Mazda requires all of its suppliers worldwide to undertake measures to reduce the burden on the environment, in all areas from development of products to manufacturing and delivery. The guidelines also make it clear that Mazda will give preference in purchasing to suppliers who implement such environmental measures.
Mazda requires its suppliers of parts, materials, and industrial equipment and tools to obtain ISO 14001 certification, and supports their establishment of EMS by providing information and other assistance. Currently, all major suppliers involved in Mazda vehicle development and manufacturing have obtained ISO 14000 certification.
