Hikone Plant
The Hikone Plant's ISO 14001 Certification.
About the Hikone Plant
The Hikone Plant manufactures Bank of Japan Notes in Shiga Prefecture - a place rich in nature that is perhaps best known for Lake Biwa, home to many endemic species. The plant has long maintained and operated a production system that takes into consideration the region's natural environment, including the proper treatment of wastewater and waste discharged from the plant as well as environmental cleanup activities around it.
To establish these and other activities as an environmental management system, we began complying with the ISO 14001 standard in fiscal 2004. We acquired ISO 14001 certification in September 2006, and have continued to renew it ever since.
We are committed to improving this system, and our employees are united in their efforts to ensure that our business activities remain environmentally friendly.
Registration Information
| Registration | September 19, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Expiration | September 18, 2027 |
| Certificate number | E09-191 |
| 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 Hikone Plant manufactures Bank of Japan notes in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture—a region blessed with a rich natural environment unique to the Lakeland area, where environmental priority is a core philosophy. In our operations, we contribute to realizing a sustainable society by preserving the local environment through responsible water use, advanced wastewater treatment, and proper waste management, while also actively utilizing renewable energy to minimize our environmental footprint.
Environmental Action Guidelines
To achieve this basic philosophy, we will establish and operate an environmental management system, focusing on the following initiatives:
〇Environmental Action Guidelines
1 Compliance with environmental laws, regulations and other stipulations
Ensuring full compliance with environmental laws and local ordinances.
2 Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reducing energy consumption associated with operations and promoting initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3 Reduction of resource consumption and waste
Minimizing environmental impact by curbing resource consumption associated with operations and promoting waste reduction through recycling and effective reuse.
4 Provision of eco-friendly products
Considering environmental impacts throughout all product lifecycle stages, including procurement, manufacturing, use, and disposal.
5 Promotion of Environmental Conservation Enlightenment
Enhancing environmental awareness by actively conducting educational programs to encourage voluntary conservation activities among employees.
April 1, 2026
TSUJI Junichi
Director Hikone Plant National Printing Bureau, Japan