FY 2019 CSR website Site Reports > Zeon Medical Inc.

Zeon Medical Inc.
Company Profile
Business Description
Manufacture and sales of medical equipment
Zeon Corporation established Zeon Medical in 1989 to sell
auxiliary artificial heart pumps after receiving the first
approval in the world for their manufacture.
Leveraging our integrated research, development, andmanufacturing divisions, we now manufacture and sell
medical equipment designed mainly for the circulatory anddigestive systems.
No. of Employees
As of March 31, 2019: 200 (101 men, 99 women)
Hiring in FY 2018: 15 (11 men, 4 women)

Zeon Medical’s research center and plant
Product image

Offset balloon
catheter for thedigestive system

Intravascularpressure-sensing
guidewire

Covered metallic stentfor bile ductsCompany Policy (Executive Message)
We strive to deliver high-quality products and services under the following quality policy.
1. Develop original medical equipment that satisfies customers, and provide ever-improving
products, systems, and services
2. Improve quality on an ongoing basis and provide a stable supply of medical equipment tooffer reassurance
3. Comply with the Zeon CSR Policy and contribute to the sound development of the medical
field and recovery of patient health
4. Continuously improve our quality management system

President
Noboru Yanagida

Safety Initiatives
PolicyWe will enhance our ability to detect change and pursue safe and stable production.
Specific Initiatives
・Taking as our fundamental safety awareness principle, which we follow throughout the year, the concept that “Safetydepends on the thoughtfulness of every individual employee”, we have thoroughly inculcated in our employees the preceptthat looking out for the safety of those around you is the best way to keep yourself safe.
Implementation of effective risk management based on near-miss incident identification and risk assessment.

Environmental Impact Reductions
PolicyManage and reduce our consumption of ethylene oxide, water from waterworks, and electricity.

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Specific Initiatives
1. Ethylene oxide
・Adjust operation of sterilizers that use ethylene oxide according to production conditions
2. Water from waterworks
・Replace aging equipment
3. Electricity
・Revise temperature management settings
・Turn off and selectively use unnecessary lights
4. Environmental Data＊“0” indicates less than 0.5 tons, and “0.0” indicates less than 0.05 tons
Zeon Medical Inc.
Substances subject to the
PRTR Act

Industrial waste

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

FY 2018

No. of substances

11

1

1

1

Consumption (tons)

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.8

1.6

Emissions (tons)

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.8

1.6

Amount generated before
compacting (tons)

108

78

10.1

Amount sent to landfills(tons)

4.5

0.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

21.9

13.5

10.3

11.1

111,003920

945

1,010905

401364

380

400

379

3

Water resource consumption (1,000 m )(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

CO2 emissions (tons)
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)*Industrial waste sent to landfills
Of our industrial waste, we recycle 100% of our waste plastic (containers) as solid fuel and greatly reduced the amount in FY 2015. We
started separating and collecting metals in February 2016 to further reduce our waste.
*Amout of the energy consumption is included in the environmental data of Takaoka Plant, Zeon Corporation.

Relationship with Employees
PolicyWe contribute to improving people’s QOL through the provision of medical equipment, and our valued employees share inthis pride and happiness.
*improve people’s QOL: improve people’s Quality of Life (help people to regain their health, and to maintain and increase their vitality in theirdaily life)

Specific Initiatives
Creating an environment in which everyone can work happily
・Planning employee welfare activities that employees and their family members can enjoy together (including film showings
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Relationship with the Local Community
We cooperate with our community based in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, where our plant is located.
Specific Initiatives
1. Volunteer cleanups
We participate in coastal cleanup events organized by community beautification groups.
・Himi coastal cleanup (about 1 participant)・Fushikikokubu coastal cleanup (about 2 participants)
2. Neighborhood zero trash activities
We participate in cleanup events around the plant. (about 20 participants)
3. Medical equipment industry development in Toyama Prefecture
We participate in study groups comprised of regional companies to lend our expertise to industry development.
・Participation in information exchanges and other events organized by the Toyama Pharmaceutical Industrial Cooperative,
the Hokuriku Branch of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Takaoka City Industrial Planning
Department
・Participation in a study group at the Toyama Industrial Technology Center-3-