January 27, 2026 -- Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. (Chairman: Sumitoshi Matsuo; hereinafter "NX China"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), obtained both ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management systems) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety management systems) certifications in December 2025.
(ISO 14001:2015 certificate)
(ISO 45001:2018 certificate)
The NX Group considers maintaining and improving quality, which directly impacts customer satisfaction, to be a key policy concern, and accordingly it is seeking to acquire ISO certification globally in the interest of achieving sustained growth and augmenting performance.
The certifications recently obtained by NX China cover its core operations, demonstrating that its environmental management and occupational health and safety practices meet international standards. This enhances the company's ability to comply with increasingly stringent environmental and safety regulations worldwide as well as customer demands for sustainable supply chains, while also helping boost its corporate image and strengthen its competitiveness.
■ ISO 14001:2015 (for environmental management systems)
Overview: This international standard requires organizations to establish, operate, and improve environmental management systems that enhance environmental performance, reduce environmental risks, and ensure legal compliance.
In brief
Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. says it received ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications in December 2025, covering its core operations. The standards address environmental management and occupational health and safety, respectively. NX China says its environmental efforts include using new energy vehicles, recycling packaging and moving toward paperless operations. For workplace safety, it reports standardizing safe production practices, strengthening risk management and improving emergency response. The company says the certifications will support compliance, operational efficiency and resource use, while helping reduce the risk of accidents and violations. It also expects the management systems to support customer trust and employee satisfaction. NX China is part of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, whose release describes broader efforts to pursue ISO certification globally.
Key takeaways
- NX China received ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications in December 2025.
- The certifications cover the company’s core operations in environmental management and occupational health and safety.
- Environmental initiatives include new energy vehicles, packaging recycling and paperless operations.
- Safety measures include standardized practices, stronger risk management and enhanced emergency response.
Initiatives: NX China is working to build green supply chains and reduce environmental impacts by utilizing new energy vehicles, recycling packaging materials, and transitioning to paperless operations.
■ ISO 45001:2018 (for occupational health and safety management systems)
Overview: This international standard requires companies to establish and operate occupational health and safety management systems that ensure employee health and safety, fulfill legal compliance requirements, and incorporate continuous improvement.
Initiatives: NX China has reduced job-related accident risks by standardizing safe production practices, reinforcing risk management mechanisms, and enhancing emergency response capabilities, thereby establishing a foundation for achieving zero accidents.
NX China will leverage the acquisition of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications to guarantee compliance in environmental and occupational health and safety management, and to enhance operational efficiency. The company will also reduce the risk of accidents and violations, optimize resource utilization, and cut costs through systematic management, thereby establishing a responsible corporate image, heightening customer trust, and increasing employee satisfaction.
The NX Group will continue striving to realize sustainable societies through its business activities, all the while working to enhance its reliability and corporate value as it provides valuable logistics services to its customers globally.
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Questions around this news
Which certifications did NX China obtain, and when?
NX China received ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management systems and ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety management systems in December 2025. The release says the certifications cover the company’s core operations and that its related practices meet international standards.
What environmental measures is NX China taking?
The release describes several measures: using new energy vehicles, recycling packaging materials, and moving toward paperless operations. It presents these steps as part of the company’s work to develop greener supply chains and lessen environmental impacts.
How is NX China addressing workplace safety?
The company says it has standardized safe production practices, strengthened its risk-management processes, and improved emergency response capabilities. These actions are intended to reduce work-related accident risks and support its aim of preventing accidents.
What do ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 cover?
ISO 14001 sets requirements for an organization’s environmental management system, including processes to manage environmental impacts and meet applicable obligations. ISO 45001 covers occupational health and safety management, with a focus on identifying workplace hazards, reducing risks, and continually improving worker health and safety.
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- NX China obtains certification for environmental, occupational health and safety management systems
- NX China receives China's highest rating of Class 5A Logistics Enterprise
- NX China conducts tree-planting activities in South and North China
- NX China ranked among top 20 international forwarders in China
- NX East Asia Region conducts workplace tour for junior high school students in Shanghai
