ENVIRONMENTAL MANEGEMENT　

In order to promote environmental initiatives within Mazda’s scope of certification, the Company has developed the following environmental policy. 

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 conscious business activities in a more effective manner, based on ISO 14001 and other standards. 

【Statistics from FY March 2024】

• Acquisition of ISO 14001 certification by Mazda and 14 of 15 Group manufacturing companies in Japan and overseas 
• Promotion of receipt of certification under EcoAction 21 (EA21),* an EMS, by domestic automobile sales companies; completion of certification by 15 sales companies and at Mazda Chuhan Co., Ltd.; promotion of certification at owner-managed dealerships resulting in acquisition of certification at a total of 119 dealerships comprised of 24 dealerships for the Mazda/Mazda Enfini sales channel, 94 dealerships for the Mazda Autozam sales channel, and Mazda Chuhan (as of the end of March, 2024) 

* EA21 is a simplified EMS established by the Ministry of the Environment, for application at companies of various scales, such as small to medium-sized companies.

*1 Some or all of the organizations at each of the companies acquired ISO 14001 certification in the certification scope of Mazda.

*2 The company received ISO 14001 certification within the scope of Mazda's certification.  As a separate business facility, the company individually acquired the certification in March 2016. However, as a separate company, the company acquired re-certification in April 2017, resulting in the exclusion of the company from the certification scope of Mazda.

*3 Although the company was within Mazda's scope of certification, it acquired the certification on its own in March 2013.

*4 Equity-method Group company

*5 Consolidated Group company

With the aim of reducing environmental impact throughout its entire supply chain, Mazda established the Mazda Green Purchasing Guidelines and takes action in accordance with these guidelines. These guidelines require all of its suppliers worldwide to undertake measures to reduce their impacts on the environment at all stages, spanning from product development to manufacturing and delivery. The guidelines also make it clear that Mazda will give preference in purchasing to suppliers who implement such environmental measures. Moreover, under the guidelines, Mazda asks suppliers to formulate and enact road maps for reducing their CO₂ emissions. The Company has received such CO₂ emissions reduction road maps from local and major suppliers, and collaborative efforts toward carbon neutrality are underway. 

Mazda also requires suppliers of parts, materials, and industrial equipment and tools to obtain and maintain ISO 14001 certification and to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated through their corporate activities. In addition, the Company promotes environmental activities in collaboration with its suppliers by providing them with information and other assistance. Presently, all major suppliers involved in Mazda vehicle development and manufacturing have acquired ISO 14001 certification. 

【Statistics from FY March 2024】

• Rate of 100% for maintenance of ISO 14001 certification among 500 new and continuing major suppliers around the world (as of March 31, 2024) 
• Requests for EMS development in accordance with the Mazda Green Purchasing Guidelines issued to secondary suppliers and subcontractors through primary suppliers 

To confirm that EMS, such as ISO 14001 and EA21, are functioning effectively, both internal audits and external audits are carried out annually at Mazda and all Group companies, both in Japan and overseas, that have obtained certification. The results of internal audits and external audits are reported to senior management, and any problems are swiftly and appropriately rectified. 

EMS Audit Results on ISO 14001

Sensory pollution comprises noise, vibration, and odors that have a sensory or psychological impact on people. Mazda recognizes that clearing legal regulations may not be enough to prevent noise, vibration, and odors from annoying neighborhood residents. For this reason, the Company is systematically stepping up measures to alleviate the causes of such pollution, as well as measures to improve noise insulation and odor removal. 

Reduction of Vehicle Noise 

Environmental Monitoring 

Legal Violations and Complaints 

As part of its EMS, Mazda conducts environmental education—covering topics such as environmental issues, trends inside and outside Japan, the Company’s environmental initiatives, and environmental conservation activities at different workplaces—for all employees once a year, and for EMS leaders twice a year. The Company also encourages employees to obtain environment-related public qualifications and offers support for employees working toward these qualifications, including financial support through the Mazda Flex Benefit System.*

* The Mazda Flex Benefit System is a selective benefit system. Individual employees can seek the type of assistance that most suits them by choosing from a number of preset benefit options within the scope of allocated points. 

Employees are working on environmentally friendly initiatives through their individual daily tasks. 

Reduction of Paper Use

Energy Use Reduction 

Eco-Walk Commuting Program

Mazda Light-Down Campaign

For details on the Mazda Light-Down Campaign, please see  “Mazda Light-Down Campaign Achievements in FY March 2024 ” (in Japanese only).

* The record system entails integrated management of various transportation vehicle information in the possession of truckload transportation companies to allow for alert messages to be sent to these companies as necessary. Information recorded by this system includes vehicle models, registration dates, travel distances, and date of legally mandated and annual inspections and maintenance.