NGK Insulators group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Regulatory Compliance (REACH, RoHS, ELV, CMD, Conflict Minerals)
- Product Safety
- Environmental Friendliness
- Sustainable Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- All copper alloys compliant with RoHS and ELV directives
- Contribution to beryllium registration in REACH
- Participation in European studies on beryllium
Social Achievements
- Development of a Voluntary Product Stewardship Program for beryllium containing materials called « Be Responsible »
- Compliance with Conflict Minerals Regulation
Governance Achievements
- Active participation in European studies on substances used in products
- Compliance with CMD Directive (Occupational Exposure Limits)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Beryllium's potential workplace risks (inhalation of fine particles)
- Lead content in Berylco 33/25 alloy
- Ensuring responsible sourcing of tin in Copper-Nickel-Tin GMX alloys
Mitigation Strategies
- Risk and exposure assessment at the workplace
- Compliance with occupational exposure limits for beryllium
- Development of the “Be Responsible” program for minimizing beryllium exposure
- Transparency regarding tin sourcing in GMX alloys through CMRT, CRT, and EMRT reports
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Duty of care on the supply chain for conflict minerals