Reducing Environmental Risks

Taking a long-term perspective, Takeda is continuing with a wide range of
initiatives to reduce environmental risks and protect the global environment.

Environmental Protection and Accident Prevention Audit

Takeda implements Group-wide environmental protection and accident prevention audits, which involve thorough risk assessment by internal specialists. Furthermore, an internal audit is conducted at all of our production/research sites to verify compatibility with the “Takeda Group’s Standard for Environmental Protection and Accident Prevention Work.”
In fiscal 2010, environmental protection and accident prevention audits were implemented at five sites in Japan, including affiliated companies, and four sites overseas. No critical problem was identified as a result of the audits.

Accident Prevention Initiatives

Takeda formulates its “Policies on Accident Prevention” each fiscal year. All operating sites establish a concrete plan based upon the policies and pursue measures that encompass both facility and operation aspects of the issue.
On the facility aspect, we monitor our facilities thoroughly, implementing planned maintenance of aging facilities, and take steps to avoid accidents by controlling static electricity and flammable substances. Measures from the operation aspect include working on our “Accident Prevention Manual” and our “Manual for Non-Standard Operations.”

Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Takeda’s Response

Since Takeda’s main plants in Japan are located in Yamaguchi and Osaka prefectures in western Japan, they were not directly damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. At the Tsukuba Research Center, some buildings and laboratory equipment were damaged, but there was no impact on the surrounding environment. The Shonan Research Center was built using the latest earthquake-proof and seismic-isolation technologies to withstand an earthquake that has been predicted for the Tokai region. As a result, there was no impact on the environment around the Shonan Research Center either.
The Takeda Group makes continued efforts on earthquake countermeasures. We are now reviewing our disaster preparedness measures, including those for tsunamis, to reflect the lessons learned in the recent disaster.

Takeda's Voice

At Takeda Ireland Limited (Bray) we are committed to becoming a Best in Class pharmaceutical plant. This vision includes the elimination of all “Lost Time Accidents” by 2013 and the ongoing reduction in our carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption and waste. TIL is vigorously pursuing several programs to achieve this vision including a Behavioral Accident Prevention Process, Risk Assessment of all on-site activities, optimizing energy consumption as well as projects to reduce paper and water usage. We are demonstrating Passion and Commitment to our vision, and I am confident we can make significant progress in these areas in the coming years.

Paul Blunnie
Senior Director, Drug Product Operations,
Takeda Ireland Limited

For further details about our activities, please see the CSR Data Book (PDF)