CUC Group Environmental Policy

The CUC Group upholds the philosophy of Creating Hope through Healthcare and, as a corporate group that contributes to society through healthcare, pursues its mission to support healthy and fulfilling lives for people.

Such lives cannot be sustained without harmony with the environment. Climate change and environmental pollution — issues now faced on a global scale — have serious impacts on human health, including increased cases of heatstroke, the spread of infectious diseases, and the emergence of new viruses.

We believe that prioritizing environmental stewardship is directly linked to the sustainability of healthcare, and that beyond it lies a society where people can live true to themselves.

This policy applies to all business activities of the CUC Group and is based on collaboration across the entire value chain, including our business partners and local communities.

With a long-term perspective on addressing environmental challenges, we hereby establish the following policy.

Basic Policy

1. Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Other Requirements

We will endeavor to comply with international declarations, conventions, treaties, and domestic and international laws and regulations related to environmental conservation, as well as other requirements to which we have agreed.

2. Addressing Climate Change

Aiming to achieve the decarbonized society envisioned in the Paris Agreement, we will promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the efficient use of energy, contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

We will also advance the use of renewable energy, aiming to eventually achieve 100% renewable energy utilization. Furthermore, we will promote stakeholder engagement and capacity building regarding environmental issues.

3. Efficient Use of Resources and Promotion of a Circular Economy

We will promote the efficient use of resources, waste reduction, and recycling, thereby contributing to the realization of a circular economy.
In addition, we will work to ensure the proper disposal of medical waste and to reduce environmental impact.

4. Conservation of Water Resources and Biodiversity

We strive to use water resources responsibly and efficiently, minimize our environmental impact, and conserve biodiversity.

5. Raising Environmental Awareness among Employees and Stakeholders

We will communicate this Environmental Policy to all employees and enhance environmental awareness through education.

We will also collaborate with stakeholders to promote initiatives for reducing environmental impact.

6. Continuous Improvement

We will implement environmental initiatives in a planned manner, regularly evaluating and improving their outcomes.


7. Information Disclosure and Communication

We will appropriately disclose the status of our environmental initiatives and actively engage in communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The Board of Directors has approved this policy and bears ultimate responsibility for overseeing its implementation.