Shizuoka Plant
The Shizuoka Plant's ISO 14001 Certification.
About the Shizuoka Plant
The Shizuoka Plant prints Bank of Japan notes within a rich natural environment spanning the high peaks of the Southern Alps to Suruga Bay and the pine forests of Miho. The establishment is dedicated to maintaining and controlling the quality of wastewater and ensuring sustainability via effective use of energy and resources, such as minimizing the use of electricity, gas and raw materials. Staff remain committed to management system development based on the PDCA cycle to ensure ongoing environmentally friendly production.
Registration Information
| Registration | March 16, 2009 |
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| Expiration | March 15, 2027 |
| Certificate number | E23-234 |
| Certification body | Organization of International Standards Certification Co.,Ltd. |
| Applicable standard | ISO14001:2015 |
| Scope of certification | Manufacture of Bank of Japan notes. |
Environmental Policy
Basic Principle
The Shizuoka Plant supports the global environment by promoting energy/resource conservation, reducing waste and working in harmony with the environment in manufacturing Bank of Japan notes. The site has views of Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji and is blessed with a natural environment that incorporates Suruga Bay, the Southern Alps and the crystal-clear River Abe.
The plant’s management system is premised on enhancing environmental performance and making continual improvements while focusing on preventing environmental pollution and coexisting in harmony with the local community.
Environmental Action Guidelines
- Compliance with environmental laws/regulations and plant commitments.
- Active efforts to promote environmental awareness among all employees.
- Reduced usage of utilities (electricity, gas) and resources (water, paper).
- Reduction and recycling of waste associated with operations.
- Designation of the Heishinike pond on the premises as a biodiversity protection area and efforts for related environmental conservation.
- Promotion initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by maximizing the use of renewable energy, with the focus on achieving carbon neutrality.
January 4, 2024
MIYAMOTO Yoshimasa
Director Shizuoka Plant National Printing Bureau, Japan