An audit carried out by three teams to verify and inspect environmental activities at the various business sites in 109 regions encompassed by the Company’s environmental management system found no area to pinpoint improvement. In response to the 24 areas categorized as opportunities for improvement, the Company will promote thorough and improved operations and take measures to correct and prevent problems as part of ongoing improvements.

The Company’s environmental management system undergoes a third-party audit, while divisions of head office and branches undergo strict audits undertaken by internal auditors at other divisions of head office and branches. The most recent audit encompassed 219 sites nationwide, including service outlets and offices. Corrective and prevention measures were taken to improve regulations and operations of items that were not conformed.