Safety Policies & Programs

Policy Key Points

• Environmental Risk Assessment: A formal Environmental Risk Assessment is required for all operations, updated annually or after significant changes. It evaluates risks related to air, water, waste, energy, emissions, and chemical use.
• Identification of Environmental Hazards: Environmental hazards are identified during monthly safety audits. Non-urgent concerns are reported via the “Report a Hazard” form; urgent issues are reported immediately to supervisors and EHS.
• Environmental Permits & Regulatory Reportin : Yaskawa obtains and maintains all required environmental permits (air, water, waste, stormwater, etc.), operates in compliance with permit conditions, and submits accurate and timely regulatory reports.
• Air Emissions : Process emissions (e.g., VOCs, particulates) are identified, controlled with appropriate abatement equipment, maintained per manufacturer/permit requirements, and monitored as required.
• Energy Use & Greenhouse Gas Emissions : Yaskawa measures and works to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy use and GHG emissions, and supports Yaskawa Group decarbonization targets and energy-efficiency initiatives (Environmental vision & targets, Green process).
• Water Stewardship : Yaskawa manages water use, protects water quality, implements wastewater and stormwater controls, and complies with applicable discharge permits/requirements.
• Materials Restrictions & Product Stewardship : Yaskawa complies with legal/customer restricted-substance requirements (e.g., RoHS/REACH where applicable) and applies Group green procurement and eco-design principles (Green products).
• Supplier Environmental Requirements : Suppliers must meet Yaskawa environmental expectations, including compliance with substance restrictions and proper environmental controls (see Yaskawa Procurement Guidelines).
• Waste Management: Yaskawa manages both hazardous (e.g., expired chemicals, blood-related biological waste, sharps, and e-waste) and non-hazardous waste (general trash and recyclables). Returnable packaging is used whenever practical.
• Environmental Management System (EMS): Yaskawa operates an EMS aligned to Yaskawa Group environmental management practices (Environmental management), using PDCA to set objectives, control risks, and drive continual improvement.
• Monitoring, Reporting & ESG Disclosure : Environmental KPIs and objectives are tracked, reviewed by management at least annually, and coordinated with Yaskawa Group ESG disclosures as applicable (ESG data).
• Grievance & Speak-Up : Associates and stakeholders can raise environmental concerns to management/EHS or via company grievance/ethics channels without fear of retaliation.
• Compliance and Continual Improvement: Yaskawa complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, sets environmental objectives, audits performance, and promotes continual improvement.
• Roles and Responsibilities:
  • EHS Risk Mitigation Manager: Oversees the EMS, assessments, permits, compliance, and reporting.
  • Supervisors and Managers: Ensure procedures are followed and risks are addressed.
  • All Associates: Follow environmental protocols and report hazards.
• Training and Documentation: All associates receive training through General Safety Training. Records such as environmental assessments, permit documentation, monitoring logs, and hazardous-waste manifests are retained for at least five years (or longer where required).

Environmental Policy

Purpose and Scope of Policy

Yaskawa America, Inc. is committed to environmental stewardship in all operations. This Environmental Policy outlines our commitment to identifying and mitigating environmental risks, managing air, water, and waste responsibly, and integrating sustainable practices throughout our facilities.

This policy applies to all Yaskawa America, Inc. associates, contractors, and third-party service providers operating at or in connection with any Yaskawa facility.

Environmental Risk Assessment

Identification of Environmental Hazards

Environmental Permits & Regulatory Reporting

Yaskawa obtains and maintains required environmental permits and authorizations (e.g., air, wastewater, stormwater, waste). We operate in accordance with permit conditions, conduct required monitoring, and submit accurate and timely reports to regulatory agencies.

Air Emissions

Yaskawa identifies emission sources, implements appropriate engineering/administrative controls (e.g., capture, filtration, abatement), maintains control equipment, and performs monitoring and recordkeeping per permit and legal requirements.

Energy Use & Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Yaskawa measures energy use and Scope 1/2 GHG emissions, sets reduction objectives, and implements efficiency projects and operational improvements. YAI supports Yaskawa Group decarbonization goals and energy-efficiency initiatives: Environmental vision & targets and Green process.

Water Stewardship

Yaskawa manages water consumption, protects water quality, implements wastewater and stormwater controls, and complies with applicable discharge permits and best practices to prevent pollution.

Materials Restrictions & Product Stewardship

Yaskawa complies with legal and customer requirements for restricted substances and product content. We apply Yaskawa Group eco-design and “Green Products” concepts to reduce lifecycle environmental impacts: Green products.

Supplier Environmental Requirements

Suppliers are expected to meet Yaskawa’s environmental requirements, including compliance with applicable laws, restricted-substance controls, and responsible waste/emissions management. See Yaskawa Procurement Guidelines.

Waste Management

Yaskawa is committed to a waste management process that protects health and the environment.

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Expired hazardous chemicals requiring disposal per SDS and EPA regulations;
• Biological waste from blood spills due to serious injury;
• Sharps containers;
• Electronic waste including circuit boards, batteries, and obsolete equipment.

Hazardous waste will be:

• Properly labeled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations; and
• Managed only by certified personnel or licensed waste contractors.

Includes:

• General trash (non-recyclable, non-hazardous materials);
• Recyclables such as paper/cardboard, metals, recyclable plastics, and other facility-appropriate materials.

To minimize environmental impact, Yaskawa seeks to utilize returnable packaging whenever practical.

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Yaskawa operates an EMS aligned to Yaskawa Group environmental management practices (Environmental management). The EMS uses Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) to identify risks/opportunities, set objectives, implement controls, audit performance, and drive continual improvement.

Monitoring, Reporting & ESG Disclosure

• Establish and track environmental KPIs and objectives; retain monitoring/recordkeeping per legal and EMS requirements.
• Conduct management reviews at least annually; integrate audit findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate external disclosures with Yaskawa Group ESG reporting as applicable (ESG data).

Grievance & Speak-Up

Concerns regarding environmental compliance or risks may be reported to local management, EHS, HR, or via company grievance/ethics reporting channels. Retaliation for good-faith reporting is prohibited.

Audit, Corrective Action & Continual Improvement

Yaskawa conducts periodic EMS/compliance audits, investigates incidents/concerns, performs root-cause analysis, and implements corrective and preventive actions. Effectiveness is verified and reviewed by management.

Compliance and Continual Improvement

Yaskawa will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements. Yaskawa will:

• Set and review environmental objectives;
• Monitor performance through regular audits and reviews;
• Foster a culture of continual improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities

EHS Risk Mitigation Manager
Maintains this policy/EMS, leads environmental assessments, manages permits/compliance and reporting.

Supervisors/Managers
Ensure their teams follow procedures, maintain controls, and identify environmental risks in their areas.

All Associates
Follow environmental protocols, report hazards, and support resource conservation and waste minimization.

Training Related to this Policy

All associates will be trained on the requirements of this policy through General Safety Training.

Other environmental training will be completed through multiple modalities including (for example):

• Safety Briefs
• Publications
• Training specific to hazards encountered in the workplace and identified on the hazard assessment

Records Related to this Policy

Revision History

Program Review