Risk of Environmental Pollution Incidents and Remediation Costs
First written in FY2016. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Alps Alpine moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「• Number of serious accidents involving regulated substances contained in products: 0 • Number of serious accidents attributable to chemicals related to business facilities: 0 • 1 case • 0 cases」
Regarding the medium-term KPI for managing substances with an environmental impact, the disclosed figures were 1 serious accident involving regulated substances contained in products and 0 serious accidents attributable to chemicals related to business facilities, documenting the actual results against the zero-accident target. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, regulations governing substances with an environmental impact have been moving toward stricter standards, particularly in Europe and China. Failure to meet the required standards may result in the loss of sales opportunities and the risk of product recalls from the market.」
The environmental pollution risk was specified in terms of lost sales opportunities and product recalls if regulations on substances with an environmental impact are not addressed, as well as the possibility of incurring countermeasure costs. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, regulations governing substances with an environmental impact have been moving toward stricter standards, particularly in Europe and China. Failure to meet the required standards may result in the loss of sales opportunities and the risk of product recalls from the market.」
The strengthening of regulations on environmental pollution and substances with an environmental impact, as well as the risks of lost sales opportunities and product recalls if requirements are not met, continued to be noted. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「As part of its CSR activities, the Group is implementing measures to address environmental risks under the Alps Group Environmental Charter. Specifically, it is taking measures to prevent chemical leaks, rigorously managing wastewater and emissions, and remediating soil and groundwater at domestic facilities. However, there is no guarantee that new environmental pollution will not occur through its business activities in the future.」
While measures are being taken to prevent leaks, manage wastewater and emissions, and remediate soil and groundwater, the possibility of new environmental pollution remains.