Tokyo Plant
The Tokyo Plant's ISO 14001 Certification.
About the Tokyo Plant
he Tokyo Plant manufactures Bank of Japan notes as well as a wide variety of products with full consideration of global environmental protection and energy/resource conservation.
The plant's ISO 14001 management system certification, attained in December 2002, supports the ongoing improvement of this work and underpins the plant's active engagement in environmentally friendly activities. In December 2017, an update involving the revised 2015 standard was implemented for optimal system operation and functionality.
Plant staff remain committed to their environmental protection activities and ongoing management system development toward environmentally friendly operation.
Registration Information
| Registration | December 13, 2002 |
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| Expiration | December 12, 2026 |
| Certificate number | EC19J0010 |
| Certification body | Japan Audit and Certification Organization for Environment and Quality |
| Applicable standard | ISO14001:2015 |
| Scope of certification | Manufacture of Bank of Japan notes, securities and other items (including design, engraving, manufacture of plates and ink, printing, inspection and finishing) and production of printed materials such as official gazettes and statute books. |
Environmental Policy
Basic Principle
The Tokyo plant remains committed to minimizing environmental effects from the production of Bank of Japan notes, securities, official gazettes and other printed matter, as well as the provision of information services, and maintains its goal of contributing to sustainability and promoting environmental friendliness.
Environmental Action Guidelines
This basic philosophy is supported by a focus on reliable operation and ongoing improvement of the environmental management system toward.
- Compliance with environmental laws, regulations and other stipulations.
- Prevention of environmental pollution.
- Reduction of waste.
- Promotion of resource/energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Ongoing training for staff awareness of environmental issues.
- Community contribution via environmental protection activities.
April 1, 2023
OSAWA Jiro
Director Tokyo Plant National Printing Bureau, Japan