Chemical Management
We are committed to rigorous management of chemicals at Mitsui Chemicals, and fully support the Word Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) pledge to minimize the negative impact of chemicals on people and the environment by the year 2020.
Goals and Results
Goals for Fiscal 2011
- Establish chemical management system
- Effectively implement REACH registration
Fiscal 2011 Results and Assessment
Level achieved : A
- Developed a mid-term business plan for Chemicals Management Strategy integrating our long-term action plan to achieve fiscal 2021 target set out by the Word Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
- Launched a companywide drive to transform our chemical safety system into a chemical management system governing chemical substances comprehensively
- Completed REACH registration of all substances scheduled for registration in fiscal 2011
Priorities for Fiscal 2012
- Implement chemical management system
Specific measures:
Conduct product and chemical risk assessments
Introduce and conduct environmental impact assessments
Establish integrated information management system for all products and chemicals
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- Levels of achievement based on self-assessment: A: 95% or more, B: 70% or more, C: less than 70%
