Environmental Management
Environmental Management
GNF-J operates an environmental management system and endeavors to make continuous improvements concerning various environmental activities using the “PDCA” (plan, do, check and action) cycle.
Environmental Management System Certification (ISO 14001)
Registration Date
March 30, 1999
Certification Organization
Japan Audit and Certification Organization for Environment and Quality (JACO)
Certification Scope
Development, design and manufacturing of fuel bundles and relevant components for boiling water reactor (BWR) nuclear power plants
GNF-J Environmental Policy
Fundamental Principle
Recognizing that global environment conservation is the worldwide common goal and GNF-J can contribute to the prevention of global warming by supplying nuclear fuel, all the departments in GNF-J shall endeavor to make sustainable improvement of global environment.
Environmental Policy
1.
Evaluating positively and negatively influencing aspects for environment and setting technically and economically feasible “environmental objectives”, all GNF-J employees should commit to improve GNF-J’s environmental management system and environmental performance continuously.
2.
GNF-J shall comply with environmental laws and ordinances, agreements with local organizations, guidelines of government agencies, as well as GNF-J’s voluntary standards.
3.
GNF-J shall engage in the following activities as key actions for effective use of resources, reducing the burden on the environment including global climate change and prevention of pollution:
Environmentally friendly products
We strive to develop products that help reduce environmental impact.Global warming prevention
GNF-J shall endeavor to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global climate change by reducing the burden on the environment and enhancing energy efficiency through the use of nuclear power.Reducing the burden on environment
- In response to the recent large-scale natural disasters stemming from climate change, we implement engineering measures to protect our facilities and auxiliary equipment, work to prevent pollution and preempt accidents, and engage in information sharing with local communities regarding the progress and other aspects of these projects.
- We promote the proper storage of nuclear fuel materials, radioactive waste, and industrial waste, and the appropriate management of hazardous substances such as asbestos, with the aim of preventing contamination.Effective utilization of resources
We strive to suppress waste generation and to promote the 3Rs（reuse, reduce, and recycle）.
4.
GNF-J shall try to earn and maintain good relationship with local community through ensuring transparency and proactive communication.
5.
GNF-J shall ensure that all GNF-J employees and personnel working at GNF-J facilities are aware of this Environmental Policy, and make this policy publicly available for all stakeholders.
Jan 27, 2025
Hajime Yamazaki
President & Representative Director