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September 2, 2024 -- Nippon Express Automotive Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. (President: Kentaro Shimoda, hereafter "NX Automotive Logistics China"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), obtained ISO 14064-1:2018 (for greenhouse gas emissions calculation systems) and ISO 45001 2018 (for occupational health and safety management systems) certification as well as a AAA credit agency rating in July of this year.
(President Shimoda (second from right, holding certificate) with other staff members)
The NX Group is committed to maintaining and improving quality in its various operations as a useful means of ensuring sustainable corporate development and improving performance to enhance customer satisfaction, and accordingly it is pursuing ISO certification on a global basis.
NX Automotive Logistics China had previously acquired ISO 9001:2015 (for quality management systems) and ISO 14001:2015 (for environmental management systems) certification. The company has now obtained the following certifications with the aims of creating healthier work environments that give greater consideration to employee safety and providing reliable low-carbon logistics services by calculating greenhouse gas emissions based on international standards.
In brief
Nippon Express Automotive Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. says it obtained ISO 14064-1:2018 certification for greenhouse gas emissions calculation systems and ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety management systems in July 2024. The company also received a AAA credit agency rating from Zhongxu Credit Reporting Co., Ltd. on July 8. The certifications add to its previously acquired ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 credentials. The company says the new standards support its efforts to calculate emissions using international standards and improve employee health and safety at work. It stated that it intends to continue supporting customers’ business expansion in China and providing logistics services while the NX Group pursues sustainability and quality initiatives.
Key takeaways
- The company obtained ISO 14064-1:2018 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications in July 2024.
- It received a AAA credit agency rating from Zhongxu Credit Reporting Co., Ltd. on July 8.
- The company previously held ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
- The company says its efforts include emissions calculation and safer working environments.
■ ISO 14064-1:2018 (for greenhouse gas emissions calculation systems)
This international standard for calculating and verifying corporate greenhouse gas emissions was established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to improve the transparency and reliability of corporate calculations of greenhouse gas emissions, and serves as an indicator that a company is environmentally responsible and sustainable.
In keeping with the NX Group Environmental Charter, the Group is seeking to reduce various risks in its organizations' natural and working environments in order to fulfill the Group's responsibilities to the global environment.
■ ISO 45001:2018 (for occupational health and safety management systems)
This certification is designed to help companies establish and implement effective occupational health and safety management systems to ensure the health and safety of their employees, reduce the risk of accidents and occupational illnesses, and improve the level of safety management and comprehensive control within companies.
Based on the NX Group Safety Philosophy of "safety takes precedence over everything else," the Group will continue to improve working environments and reduce the risk of work-related occupational accidents by placing the highest priority on ensuring safety and health in working environments, and by aiming for workplaces where all employees involved in business activities can work safely and securely.
NX Automotive Logistics China also received a AAA credit agency rating from Zhongxu Credit Reporting Co., Ltd on Monday, July 8, and the company remains committed to being a trusted partner supporting the business expansion of its customers in the Chinese market.
The NX Group will continue working to realize sustainable societies through its business while striving to further enhance its trustworthiness and corporate value, and providing valuable logistics services to its customers on a global scale.
[Details of ISO certification]
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Questions around this news
Which certifications and rating did the company receive?
The release says NX Automotive Logistics China obtained ISO 14064-1:2018 certification for greenhouse gas emissions calculation systems, ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety management systems, and a AAA credit agency rating. It also reports that the company had previously obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
What does ISO 14064-1 cover?
ISO 14064-1 sets requirements and guidance for quantifying and reporting an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions and removals. It supports consistent emissions accounting and reporting, helping organizations make their greenhouse gas information more transparent and reliable. It is distinct from a standard that directly requires an organization to reduce its emissions by a specified amount.
Who issued the AAA credit agency rating, and when?
The release states that Zhongxu Credit Reporting Co., Ltd. issued NX Automotive Logistics China a AAA credit agency rating on Monday, July 8. The announcement does not provide details about the agency’s rating methodology or explain what the rating indicates about the company’s credit profile.
