Biodiversity

The preservation of biodiversity (the interconnectedness of diverse forms of life) is the foundation of life and is essential to realizing prosperous, comfortable human societies. Preserving biodiversity brings a host of benefits, including preserving sources of food and water, fertile soil and fuel, and genetic and pharmacological resources, purifying the water and air, mitigating climate change and alleviating natural disasters, providing habitats for living organisms to grow and thrive, and inspiring unique cultures and scientific discoveries rooted in nature. In order to preserve biodiversity, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is pushing ahead with activities based on guidelines issued by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.

Regulations

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Biodiversity Preservation Policy

Preservation of Biodiversity

Reducing the Impact on Ecosystems

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group endorsed the Declaration of Biodiversity by Keidanren* in 2010 and has been focusing on how to reduce its business activities' effect on biodiversity.

Declaration of Biodiversity by Keidanren: Issued in March 2009 by Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), this declaration comprises seven main goals, including calls to aim for corporate activities in harmony with the natural environment and to promote corporate management for sustainable resource use.

Promoting the Preservation of Biodiversity

Referring to the Japanese Ministry of the Environment's Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is promoting the preservation of biodiversity by reflecting the Group's impact on biodiversity in environmental preservation activities.

Disclosure and Good Using Practice of Technologies Related to Genetically Modified Organisms

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s use of genetic engineering technology complies with the Mitsubishi Chemical Group Product Stewardship Policy and The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Biodiversity Preservation Policy as well as the applicable laws and regulations of each country or region related to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and appropriately established internal rules. Under the policies and rules, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group promotes adequate labeling of products manufactured with genetic engineering technology and also promotes stakeholder engagements regarding the risk of the products and their safe handling to ensure safety at each stage of their life cycle.