Policy and Commitment
(1) Environmental Pollution Prevention
Shimizu thoroughly conducts pre-construction reviews and evaluations, ensures compliance with procedures during construction, and maintains proper records and storage, including the following, to prevent environmental pollution in construction work.
- Treatment of construction wastewater
- Proper treatment of hazardous substances such as asbestos and PCBs
- Soil contamination countermeasures
(2) スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resources
Shimizu regards スポーツベット 稼ぐ as an essential resource for a sustainable society and is undertaking company-wide efforts to use スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources effectively and to reduce and avoid the impacts of スポーツベット 稼ぐ use. In our business activities, we are advancing スポーツベット 稼ぐ resource conservation from three perspectives: offices, job sites, and R&D. The specific policies for each perspective are shown in the table below.
| Office activities | Reduce waste, use recycled スポーツベット 稼ぐ |
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| Job sites | Use the technology we possess to improve efficiency, reuse スポーツベット 稼ぐ, and manage wastewater discharge |
| R&D | Research スポーツベット 稼ぐ reuse and treatment technology |
Management System
Management
Operation of an Environmental Management System Based on ISO 14001
Shimizu has obtained ISO 14001 certification. We identify environmental risks and opportunities in our business activities and have established and operate a system that continuously applies the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle.
Development of Company-Wide Forms and Guidebooks at Job Sites and Information Sharing
To understand environmental risks at job sites and to ensure construction work is carried out appropriately, we have developed company-wide forms and guidebooks for use at both the pre-construction and construction stages. We have also established a system to properly store construction plans and construction records and to enable sharing among relevant parties, building not only worksite-level coordination structures but also company-wide coordination structures to carry out our business activities.
The status of スポーツベット 稼ぐ withdrawal and discharge by business-related category, along with the corresponding management plans, is shown in the table below. Based on these management plans, we work to use スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources effectively at all of our jobsites.
| Category | Status of main uses of スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources | スポーツベット 稼ぐ resource management plan | |
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| Job sites (in Japan) | スポーツベット 稼ぐ withdrawal (municipal potable スポーツベット 稼ぐ, groundwater, surface river スポーツベット 稼ぐ*) |
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As indicated below, management is performed according to the specific characteristics of the site and surrounding スポーツベット 稼ぐ at each site.
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| スポーツベット 稼ぐ discharge (off-site スポーツベット 稼ぐ treatment) |
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| Job sites (Overseas) | Same as in Japan | Nearly the same as in Japan | |
| Offices in Japan & overseas | スポーツベット 稼ぐ use: Municipal potable スポーツベット 稼ぐ | スポーツベット 稼ぐ used for daily activities | Initiatives in スポーツベット 稼ぐ Recycling
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| Wastewater: off-site スポーツベット 稼ぐ treatment discharge | Wastewater from kitchen, washing/flushing, and rainwater | ||
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Shimizu obtains the proper permits for using groundwater, surface/river スポーツベット 稼ぐ, etc. in areas where municipal potable スポーツベット 稼ぐ cannot be used.
System
Reporting and Deliberation at Company-Wide Committees
At Shimizu, the Safety and スポーツベット 稼ぐ Committee, chaired by the Executive Vice President, conducts reporting and deliberation on safety and environmental activities. In addition, the Sustainability Committee, chaired by the President, deliberates on various environmental management issues and receives reports on matters, including the progress of SHIMZ Beyond Zero 2050.
Involvement of Top Management through ISO 14001
The ISO 14001 framework requires leadership and commitment from management. At Shimizu, the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders, as well as social trends, are identified, and internal activities and performance are reviewed through a top management review. Information obtained through audits is reported to top management as audit reports, and the resulting comments and instructions are issued as top management instructions, deployed company-wide, and incorporated into environmental activities.
Targets and Performance
Environmental Pollution Prevention
At Shimizu, the company-wide environmental action plan sets the elimination of environmental law violations and serious environmental incidents as key targets. With zero legal violations and zero accidents as management indicators, we work to prevent environmental pollution.
Over the past three years, there have been zero serious environmental incidents, zero legal violations (including those related to スポーツベット 稼ぐ), and no fines. For treatment results on air pollutant emissions and fluorocarbons, etc., please refer to the environmental performance data.
スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resources
To reduce スポーツベット 稼ぐ use at its own facilities, Shimizu installs スポーツベット 稼ぐ-saving faucets and toilets when constructing new office buildings or when rebuilding or renovating. Where site and facility conditions permit, we also actively promote the use of rainwater and gray スポーツベット 稼ぐ. The same principle applies to design-build projects, where the introduction of スポーツベット 稼ぐ-saving equipment is proposed as a standard practice.
In the construction industry, the volume of groundwater inflow and its discharge during construction is overwhelmingly greater than the volume of スポーツベット 稼ぐ used in the operation of the company’s own facilities. These volumes depend on site and ground conditions. In design-build building construction, measures such as proposing reductions in basement levels are possible; however, in projects designed by other companies, particularly civil engineering works, setting quantitative targets is difficult. Accordingly, we emphasize appropriate スポーツベット 稼ぐ intake in compliance with legal standards and discharging スポーツベット 稼ぐ with properly managed スポーツベット 稼ぐ quality. Zero environmental law violations and zero serious environmental incidents, including those related to スポーツベット 稼ぐ, are established as company-wide targets.
Furthermore, in carrying out business activities, including construction work, we recognize スポーツベット 稼ぐ risks at each of our domestic and overseas business sites. Taking daily スポーツベット 稼ぐ-saving actions within individual operations is positioned as a daily activity target under the company-wide environmental action plan.
For スポーツベット 稼ぐ use and wastewater discharge results, as well as the amount of research and development investment aimed at reducing スポーツベット 稼ぐ-related risks, please refer here.
Initiatives
Environmental Pollution Prevention
Shimizu promotes the proper treatment of construction wastewater generated through construction work and the management of hazardous substances through employee development through education, the preparation of forms and guidebooks, and technological development.
Proper Treatment of Construction Wastewater
Wastewater discharged from jobsites primarily consists of groundwater inflow, rainwater, and inflow スポーツベット 稼ぐ from rivers and other sources. Recognizing that neighboring and downstream communities use this スポーツベット 稼ぐ, we measure the quality of the discharged スポーツベット 稼ぐ and treat it to meet predetermined standards before discharge. These fundamental requirements are compiled in the Manual on Prevention of スポーツベット 稼ぐ Pollution at Work Sites and the Construction Wastewater Treatment Plan Check Sheet for use at jobsites.
June is designated each year as スポーツベット 稼ぐ Pollution Prevention Promotion Month, during which company-wide awareness activities are conducted.
Prevention of Asbestos Dispersion
Shimizu places the highest priority on the safety and security of customers and society and promotes appropriate measures regarding asbestos. No asbestos-containing building materials are used at new jobsites. For asbestos contained in demolition and renovation work of existing buildings, we comply with all relevant laws and regulations and conducts proper prior investigations, removal, containment, or enclosure, ensuring safe and reliable processing.
We have developed various proprietary technologies, including real-time monitoring devices, volume-reduction equipment, and dispersion-prevention agents. We also promote employees' acquisition of asbestos-related qualifications. Since prior asbestos investigations for demolition and renovation work are now legally required to be conducted by qualified personnel, we have implemented intensive internal qualification training programs. Alongside qualification acquisition, we work to enhance employees’ knowledge of asbestos and strengthen management capabilities to prevent contamination and health damage.
Prevention of Leakage of Chemical Substances Such as PCB, Dioxins, and Fluorocarbons
Because various chemical substances may arise in construction work, we identify all anticipated environmental risks before project commencement. We prepare a Worksite Priority Management Sheet and a Legal Violation Prevention Sheet, and conducts pre-commencement review meetings with quality, safety, and environmental personnel to confirm the appropriateness of construction plans. Given the significant environmental and human health impacts of PCBs and dioxins, procedures and work methods are carefully reviewed in advance, and specialized departments conduct audits and site patrols to ensure compliance.
Prevention of Public Nuisance from Noise, Vibration, Odor, and Dust
To minimize the impact of noise, vibration, odor, and dust generated by construction work on surrounding areas, we have established guidebooks and ensure strict compliance with laws and regulations. Measures to prevent public nuisance include the proactive use of low-noise heavy machinery, careful operation of construction equipment, and installation of soundproof sheets. In demolition work in particular, we have developed and implemented the Cool Cut Method, which suppresses noise, vibration, and dust at the source. Through these efforts, Shimizu considers local communities and contributes to creating a comfortable スポーツベット 稼ぐ.
Technology / Solution: Shimizu Cool Cut (low-vibration, low-noise demolition) (Only on Japanese)
スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resources
Conservation of スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resources and Management of スポーツベット 稼ぐ Risks at Job Sites
For スポーツベット 稼ぐ discharged from jobsites, Shimizu places strong emphasis on スポーツベット 稼ぐ quality management, recognizing that this スポーツベット 稼ぐ may be reused in neighboring and downstream areas. Before construction begins, treatment plans are prepared in compliance not only with the スポーツベット 稼ぐ Pollution Control Act and the Sewerage Act, but also with local ordinances and requests from surrounding communities.
After construction begins, simple treatment tanks (notch tanks) or large-scale turbid-スポーツベット 稼ぐ treatment plants are installed, depending on the volume and scale of use. Daily and priority management are carried out under voluntary management standards that are stricter than statutory requirements.
We also conduct site patrols and audits and maintain strict control through to project handover, thereby contributing to the conservation of regional スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources.
Conservation of スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resources in Offices
At the new Tohoku Branch office building completed in March 2021, rainwater and well water are reused for toilet flushing and outdoor water sprinkling as part of water resource conservation efforts. The building has obtained the highest level of WELL Certification, Platinum, and provides an office スポーツベット 稼ぐ designed with people’s health in mind.
At Smart Innovation Ecosystem, NOVARE the Company’s innovation base that began operations in September 2023, rainwater drainage is used for スポーツベット 稼ぐ features and plant irrigation within the Former Shibusawa Garden. An irrigation optimization system based on weather forecast data has been introduced. When sufficient rainfall is forecast, irrigation volume is reduced, and the スポーツベット 稼ぐ supply is adjusted based on the predicted remaining levels in the rainwater utilization tank. This increases the rate of rainwater substitution and promotes the effective use of スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources. Rainwater drainage is also used as firefighting スポーツベット 稼ぐ for the Former Shibusawa Residence.
Through these initiatives, Shimizu works to conserve スポーツベット 稼ぐ resources and reduce スポーツベット 稼ぐ use not only at jobsites but also in our offices and company-owned facilities.
Environmental Pollution Remediation Technology
R&D Related to スポーツベット 稼ぐ Resource Conservation including PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in various products, such as coatings and foam extinguishing agents. In recent years, however, their persistence and accumulation in the スポーツベット 稼ぐ and living organisms have been recognized as a problem, and regulations are being tightened in Japan and abroad. We have been engaged in R&D on purification technology for PFAS-contaminated water since 2021. A field test conducted in Okinawa Prefecture to purify PFAS-contaminated water confirmed the usefulness of the technology when contaminated water with a concentration of 634 nanograms (ng) per liter was purified to a concentration of less than 1 ng per liter. In the future, we will roll out the technology to facilities where PFAS may have been sprayed and job sites where PFAS was manufactured or used, thereby contributing to water quality preservation.
- Shimizu Develops Technology to Purify PFAS-contaminated スポーツベット 稼ぐ (Only in Japanese)
- Shimizu's Engineering: Initiatives to Purify PFAS-contaminated Soil and スポーツベット 稼ぐ (Only in Japanese)
Soil Contamination Countermeasure Technologies
In addition to complying with the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, Shimizu proactively works to prevent soil contamination and implement appropriate countermeasures. We possess a wide range of technologies effective for the remediation of contaminated soil and promote tailored measures for each situation, thereby preventing and reducing soil contamination and contributing to safe land use.
Shimizu Engineering: Shimizu Soil Environmental Engineering
Overseas, we are engaged in the remediation of soil contaminated by defoliants sprayed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, which continue to cause serious health damage today. As the Vietnamese government aims to complete nationwide soil remediation projects by 2030, Shimizu is addressing this issue using our proprietary technologies. In collaboration with a research institution under the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam, we have conducted demonstration tests for washing contaminated soil.
Vietnam’s land restored through Shimizu technology
Business Activities in スポーツベット 稼ぐ-Stressed Regions in Japan and Overseas
Based on the スポーツベット 稼ぐ Security Compass/2025, which provides スポーツベット 稼ぐ risk data and visualization information for the sustainable management of freshwater resources from the Global スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Research Initiative, we identify スポーツベット 稼ぐ risks at each of our overseas business sites and conduct business activities, including construction work, with those risks in mind.
The table below outlines business activities in regions where スポーツベット 稼ぐ risks are identified. Particularly in China, Thailand, Vietnam, and India, which are classified as “High” or “Medium to High,” we conduct business activities with a focus on thorough prior risk assessment and regulatory compliance in スポーツベット 稼ぐ risk management.
Source： スポーツベット 稼ぐ Security Compass (2025), スポーツベット 稼ぐ risk data and visualization information for the sustainable management of freshwater resources provided by the Global スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Research Initiative and available at , cross-referenced with our domestic and overseas bases to determine risk levels.
Memberships and Collaborations
| Category | Organization | Activity philosophy | Logo |
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| スポーツベット 稼ぐ | JWF | JWF serves as a hub for exchange and collaboration among domestic and international スポーツベット 稼ぐ stakeholders. It collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, including United Nations agencies, international organizations, development banks, governments and local authorities of various countries, private companies, researchers, and NGOs. Based on this network, the organization works to create opportunities to take action on solving スポーツベット 稼ぐ issues around the world, including Japan. It seeks to ensure that all people on earth can fully enjoy the benefits and value of スポーツベット 稼ぐ. | |
| The スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Company Registration/Certification Program | To further promote corporate initiatives that contribute to the スポーツベット 稼ぐ cycle, the Secretariat of the Headquarters for スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Policy under the Cabinet Secretariat operates the スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Company Registration/Certification Program. This system actively registers and certifies companies that are interested in or implementing initiatives that contribute to the スポーツベット 稼ぐ cycle. In October 2025, Shimizu was certified as a スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle ACTIVE Company in recognition of its proactive efforts to support the スポーツベット 稼ぐ cycle. | ||
| Kumamoto Rain Garden Partnership | The Kumamoto Rain garden Partnership is an organization established to voluntarily promote the development and dissemination of rain gardens. It was founded in May 2023 to develop 2,030 rain gardens within Kumamoto Prefecture by 2030. |
Restoration and Utilization of Wetlands through Collaboration and スポーツベット 稼ぐ-Creation between Industry, Government, Academia and the Private Sector
Yatsubori no Shimizu Yatsu
Since 2021, we have been promoting a green infrastructure project called Yatsubori no Shimizu Yatsu to regenerate the wetlands of small valleys* in Tomisato, Chiba Prefecture as multi-functional wetlands through collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the private sector. Enhancing water purification and rainwater storage functions, restoring wetlands may help maintain a healthy water cycle in the region and reduce the risk of flooding. In fact, we were able to create a natural symbiosis that attracted many aquatic plants and animals that prefer the valley スポーツベット 稼ぐWe will continue to create wetland green infrastructure where people and nature can coexist and return nature's bounty to the region so that valley functions can be preserved for the future.
Yastu…Small valleys formed by erosion of plateaus and hills
- Yatsubori no Shimizu Yatsu (Only in Japanese)
- Yatsubori no Shimizu Yatsu received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award in the 4th Green Infrastructure Awards. (Only in Japanese)
Through its activities at Yatsubori no Shimizu Yatsu, Shimizu was certified in October 2025 as a スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle ACTIVE Company. This certification was granted under the スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Company Registration/Certification Program operated by the Secretariat of the Headquarters for スポーツベット 稼ぐ Cycle Policy, Cabinet Secretariat. The system registers and certifies companies that are interested in or actively implementing initiatives that contribute to the スポーツベット 稼ぐ cycle, and recognizes those that are proactively advancing such efforts.
Kumamoto Rain Garden Partnership
A rain garden is a planted, recessed area designed to temporarily store rainwater from roofs and other surfaces rather than discharging it directly into the sewer system, allowing the スポーツベット 稼ぐ to gradually infiltrate the ground. By reducing the burden on sewer infrastructure, rain gardens provide flood control benefits and also contribute to biodiversity conservation and the soundness of the スポーツベット 稼ぐ cycle.
Today, urban flooding linked to climate change and the aging of infrastructure such as sewer systems have become significant social issues. In Kumamoto Prefecture, economic activity is increasing as the concentration of semiconductor-related companies grows. At the same time, concerns are growing over the rapid rise in スポーツベット 稼ぐ use by these factories and the potential future depletion of groundwater, while countermeasures against increasingly severe flood damage are also an urgent priority.
To help address these challenges, Shimizu joined the Kumamoto Rain garden Partnership*1 and developed a rain garden within the premises of its Kumamoto sales office in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. We intend to continue actively promoting the wider adoption of rain gardens.
1：The Kumamoto Rain garden Partnership is an organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of rain gardens within Kumamoto Prefecture. It operates through collaboration among industry, academia, government, and the community. Established in May 2023, it aims to develop 2,030 rain gardens in Kumamoto Prefecture by 2030.
