Mazda's environmental risks arise from the diverse aspects of its operations–in manufacturing areas such as production processes and facilities, through to products, distribution, and R&D. We conduct environmental risk assessments to minimize risks and prevent pollution and other incidents, and we have a variety of preventative strategies in place.
In addition to conducting periodic emergency response training at our plants and offices, aimed at forestalling environmental risks, we carry out regular environmental monitoring to track levels of air and water pollution, and other indicators.
| Environmental monitoring item | Target of monitoring | Items monitored | Monitoring frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Boilers, melting furnaces, heating furnaces, drying furnaces, etc. | 4 items: sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, soot, volatile organic compounds | Approx. 480 times per year |
| Water quality | Treated wastewater | 42 items: cadmium, cyanide, organophosphates, lead, hexavalent chromium, etc. | Approx. 1,800 times per year |
| Noise and vibration | Site boundaries | 2 items: noise level, vibration level | Approx. 30 times per year |
| Odor | Site boundaries | 1 item: odor index | Approx. 10 times per year |
| Waste products | Slag, sludge, soot, etc. | 25 items: cadmium, cyanide, organophosphates, lead, hexavalent chromium, etc. | Approx. 400 times per year |
