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3.0 Scope 3
2004 Gary White hired to lead human resources and corporate responsibility efforts
2007 AAI initiates a green campaign in its sites throughout the United States
2009 AAI passes 6-month & 12-month audits of EMS for continued certification
6. Main Districts for Product Distribution: United States, Canada, Costa Rica
3.0 Scope
The environmental management system (EMS) of Advantest America, Inc. associated with the sales
and servicing of semiconductor testing equipment at 3201 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, USA as well as
at selected field sites.
Environmental
Policies
Management and Planning
Screening ♦ Environmental Considerations
♦ Ordinances and Other
Requirements
♦ Goals and Target
♦ Environmental Management
Directive
實施與運作
Execution and Operations
Inspections and Remedies ♦ Structure and Responsibility
♦ Monitoring and Measurement ♦ Training, Cognition and Ability
♦ Incompliance, ♦ Communication
Countermeasures and ♦ Environmental Management
Preventive Measures System Document
♦ Records ♦ Documentation
♦ Environmental Management ♦ Operational Management
System Investigation ♦ Emergency and Risk
Management
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Advantest America, Inc. is committed to conducting its business in a manner that delivers leading
environmental, health and safety performance by promoting employee and other stakeholder health
and welfare and by protecting the environmental quality of the Santa Clara, CA community in which
we operate. We will meet or exceed all applicable Environmental Management System (EMS)
regulatory requirements, as well as our own EMS standards. We will aggressively manage and control
We will accomplish this high standard of performance through a strong EMS which is integrated
within our business-planning and decision-making processes and by setting and tracking measurable
EMS goals and objectives. Each employee has an individual responsibility to follow company
procedures and participate proactively in our EMS program as appropriate. Advantest will evaluate its
own EMS performance on a regular basis and promote continuous improvement in its EMS.
We believe business must work in partnership with suppliers, customers, government agencies and
community organizations to help protect and improve the environment. Advantest will foster openness
and communication with all its key stakeholders in order to anticipate important environmental, health,
and safety concerns, share relevant information, contribute to the development of sound solutions and
respond in a constructive and timely manner.
Our vision is to continue Advantest Corporation’s tradition of environmental leadership and to practice
sustainable development. By carefully blending ecological, social and economic considerations into
our business planning and decision-making processes, we will balance the interests of the present with
that of future generations. Our policy will be communicated to all AAI employees and posted to our
company Internet site for public viewing. It will also be formally reviewed and adjusted as needed on a
yearly basis by the EMS committee and senior management of AAI.
R. Keith Lee
President & CEO
Advantest America, Inc.
______________________________________________________________________
1) Energy Conservation
The conscious conservation and reduction of energy has been a pillar of the environmental approach
used by Advantest Japan since the mid-nineteen-nineties. In recent years, this approach has involved
all of the worldwide subsidiaries of Advantest, including Advantest America, Inc. Monthly records are
tracked by the corporation on the amount of electricity used by each subsidiary with the goal of
reducing overall electricity use year-over-year. Energy conservation will play an important part of the
AAI EMS. We will track and monitor electricity use in the headquarters building in Santa Clara as part
of the EMS with the intention of continuing to reduce our usage.
3) Green Procurement
Green procurement is an increasingly important practice at AAI. With our establishment of this EMS,
we will expand these practices. As part of the EMS, we have expanded our green procurement efforts
by substituting numerous toxic materials with a full range of environmentally friendly janitorial
supplies at our Santa Clara facility. All new supplies are Green Seal approved.
Summary of Procedures
A critical component of the EMS is the creation of a list of potential environmental aspects as
generated by the EMS Committee. Aspects are collectively chosen by the EMS Committee with regard
to the severity of potential impact, probability of occurrence, and organizational ability to take action.
New aspects can be added to aspects list at any time. Any new aspects chosen to be added by the EMS
Committee are presented to senior management for review and for evaluation against policy
considerations.
Applicable Documents
-OP 3101 - Aspects & Targets
Summary of Procedures
The process of identifying legal, regulatory, and other requirements is developed in the following
phases:
A comprehensive and formalized environmental law review (for city, state, and federal jurisdictions) is
conducted annually for the headquarters building of AAI at its Santa Clara headquarters by the firm,
Green Environment, Inc. The EMS Representative, with assistance from the AAI legal department
and the legal services arm of SEMI, track regulatory changes that take effect at the federal, state,
and/or local government. Reports to the EMS Committee and Senior Management team will be made
as needed in order for any adjustments to be made to our practices.
Applicable Documents
-OP 5201 - Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Summary of Procedures
In the initial phase of establishing and implementing the EMS, the EMS Committee recommends
environmental targets for management approval. The EMS Representative is responsible of
establishing and directing the team. Based on an exchange of views among team members, the team
proposes a set of environmental targets for the aspects chosen. The EMS Representative is responsible
for evaluating the need for new environmental targets.
Based on an exchange of views among team members, the team proposes a set of environmental
targets for the aspects chosen. The EMS Representative guides the team to ensure that all relevant
areas and issues were considered. On an ongoing basis, the EMS Representative is responsible for
evaluating the need for new environmental targets. For important changes caused by large or unusual
projects, the EMS Representative may assemble a multidisciplinary team, or seek other assistance to
evaluate the need for new targets.
Applicable Documents
-OP 3101 - Aspects & Targets
Applicable Documents
Confidential - Version 11 Page 7 of 16 Property of Advantest America, Inc.
-Appendix A - EMS Committee Organization chart
-Appendix B - Company Organization chart
Summary of Procedures
The objective of our EMS awareness and training program is to ensure that all employees know the
importance of the environmental policy, procedures, and the EMS; their roles in achieving the policy
and maintaining the environmental management system; actual and potential environmental impacts of
their work; and emergency preparedness and response requirements.
Human Resources and the EMS Committee provide EMS training to all new and existing employees.
The training instructs employees on how they can maintain and improve the EMS system. Employees
who are required to use specialized procedures may receive additional training to ensure that they are
fully familiar with, and understand the procedure.
All employees are familiarized with procedures for evacuating the facility in the event of a major
uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance, fire, earthquake or other emergency. Safety Committee
members assigned with specific responsibilities in implementing emergency response procedures are
trained in how to carry out the tasks and activities assigned to them. The Environmental Representative
ensures that these employees designated for specific emergency response activities are adequately
trained.
Advantest America, Inc. has an educational reimbursement policy for employees who participate in
approved seminars, conferences, and other forms of external training. Employees on all levels are
encouraged to read professional reports, journals, and books.
Applicable Documents
-OP 4201 – Training
Summary of Procedures
The EMS Committee communicates information to employees regarding:
- Current environmental aspects.
- Progress in achieving objectives and targets of aspects.
- Any new environmental aspects identified.
- Status of implementation and effectiveness of the EMS.
- Specific concerns regarding the environment.
Employees at all levels and functions are encouraged to report problems and concerns with
environmental issues and the EMS, and offer suggestions on how to improve environmental
performance. All employees have access to, and are encouraged to use, the corrective/preventive action
request (CAR) system to report nonconformances against the policy, procedures or regulatory
requirements.
All incoming external communications are forwarded to the Environmental Representative. The EMS
Representative reviews the communication and determines who should be involved and what actions
should be taken and what response if any should be given to the originator.
Applicable Documents
-OP 4301 - Internal Communication
-OP 4302 - External Communication
Documentation 4.4.4
The EMS is documented in the present handbook, operational procedures, forms, and other related
documentation. A full set of hardcopy documents is kept with the Environmental Representative and
selected documents are posted electronically to the company intranet, Grapevine.
Summary of Procedures
Documents pertaining to the EMS include the EMS Handbook, EMS Procedures, and EMS Forms.
The purpose of handbook is to state the company's general environmental policy and procedural
policies pertaining to the elements of the EMS. It defines and describes the EMS and the
responsibilities of personnel involved in the EMS. The purpose of EMS operational procedures is to
define systems, assign authorities and responsibilities, and provide instructions for carrying out
activities comprising the system. Forms are created to assist in the recording of data for the EMS.
Programs and materials used for environmental awareness and competence training are established and
maintained. Typically, these documents define the training content, scope, form and duration, and
specify which groups of personnel must be trained. Evacuation plans, instructions in the use of first aid
equipment, and other such emergency procedures of general interest are assigned to Safety Captains in
designated locations throughout the company.
Applicable Documents
-OP 4401 – EMS Documentation
Summary of Procedures
Documents are identified by their title, code/number, date of issue, and revision level.
Anyone in the company can propose the establishment of a new document or revision of an existing
one. The person proposing a document or revision submits a draft of the document to the
Environmental Representative. The Environmental Representative may revise or reject the draft with
input from the EMS Committee.
Changes to documents are reviewed and approved by the Environmental Representative, unless
specifically designated otherwise. Revisions made by handwritten corrections must be signed and
dated. Issuing of revised documents follows the same rules that apply to initial issues. Revision of a
document is considered to be formalized when it is issued by the EMS Representative.
The Environmental Representative maintains a master index of all issued documents. The list identifies
each issued document by its title, code/number, date of issue, the last version number.
Applicable Documents
-OP 4501 – Control of Documents
Summary of Procedures
Managers responsible for environmental aspects evaluate the need for implementation of operational
controls. Work instructions can be manuals, procedures, or posted signs instructing on how to carry out
an activity. Work instructions are required where their absence could lead to deviation from
environmental policy, objectives or targets; or could cause significant environmental impact. The EMS
Representative designates responsibilities for establishing and implementing inspection and
AAI identifies potential accidents and emergency situations and develops appropriate response plans
for preventing and mitigating any environmental impacts. Emergency response procedures are tested
and reviewed after real or simulated emergencies.
Summary of Procedures
The EMS Committee identifies potential hazards that can cause accidents and emergency situations.
Typical incidents include, but are not limited to, medical emergencies, earthquakes, severe weather,
power outages, violence in the workplace, chemical spills or release by own facility or nearby sites,
and bomb threats, etc. Evacuation drills will be conducted semi-annually.
A Safety Committee has been established at 3201 Scott to facilitate evacuations and to provide first
aid and CPR to employees in need. The current members of the committee and their locations are:
Applicable Documents
-OP 4701 - Emergency Preparedness and Response
*Compiling and tracking electricity use in the Santa Clara building on a monthly basis. This will be
accomplished by reviewing KWH usage listed on the monthly bill provided by Silicon Valley Power.
*Weighing all disposable solid waste materials generated daily and compiling data into a report.
*Weighing all waste materials recycled daily and compiling data into a report.
*Ensure that semi-annual evacuation drills are conducted in the Santa Clara facility.
Applicable Documents
-OP 5101 - Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Summary of Procedures
The process of evaluating legal and regulatory compliance is divided into four phases:
At least once a year, the EMS Representative evaluates information and data generated by the
compliance-monitoring program and presents the results at the senior management review. The EMS
Representative tracks environmental legislative and regulatory developments for the ATE industry and
the facility location. Information is acquired from the Internet, environmental and industry trade
publications, SEMI website, environmental attorneys and consultants and participation in conferences
and seminars.
Applicable Documents
-OP5101 - Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Summary of Procedures
Corrective/Preventive Action Requests (CARs) are initiated and implemented to identify EMS
nonconformances and recommend preventive action. A nonconformance is a deviation from a policy,
Applicable Documents
-OP 5201 - Corrective and Preventive Action
-FORM 5301 – Corrective/Preventive Action Request form (CAR)
-FORM 5302 - Audit Noncompliance Report
-FORM 5303 – Internal Audit Template
AAI maintains environmental records to demonstrate conformance with legal, regulatory, and other
requirements and with requirements of ISO 14001. There are procedures for establishing, storing, and
retaining environmental records.
Summary of Procedures
All records of the EMS are maintained on the company’s intranet, Grapevine, and in soft and hard
copy in the office of the EMS Representative. The records are readily available to every employee to
inspect. The records are backed-up by the IT department on a nightly basis.
Applicable Documents
-OP 4501 – Control of Documents
AAI maintains an internal auditing system that serves to identify any nonconformances to the EMS and
to continually improve the EMS.
Summary of Procedures
All elements of the EMS are audited at least once a year. Internal audits are conducted in accordance
with a documented internal audit plan established by the EMS Committee. Personnel assigned to carry
out audits are appropriately trained. Results of the internal audits are reported using an Audit
Nonconformance Report form. The form is used to document identified nonconformances and for
initiating and processing corrective actions. Results of the internal audits are reported to senior
management and are discussed within the framework of management reviews.
Applicable Documents
-OP 5501 - Internal Audit
-FORM 5302 - Audit Noncompliance Report
-FORM 5501 – Internal EMS Audit Plan
-FORM 5502 - Evidence of Conformance for Internal Auditors
-FORM 5503 – EMS Internal Audit Template
Confidential - Version 11 Page 13 of 16 Property of Advantest America, Inc.
Senior Management Review 4.6
AAI maintains a system of senior managerial review of the EMS and its operation.
Summary of Procedures
Senior management twice a year reviews the EMS. The review is conducted in March and September
and at other times for unscheduled reviews. Management review meetings are chaired by the President
and are attended by the CFO and by the Environmental Representative. The President, CFO, and
Environmental Representative must always attend. Management reviews consist of:
-Environmental Aspects
-Environmental Policy
The reviews are formalized through the documentation of agendas, minutes, attendance records, and
agreed upon action plans. Minutes of the management review meetings are prepared by the
Environmental Representative and are distributed to the President and CFO.
Applicable Documents
-OP 6001 - Senior Management Review
Keith Lee
President & CEO
Advantest America
Gary White
Director, HR & CSR
EMS Committee Chair
Joel Gibson Rahul Naik Werner Haberstock DeWang Li Lisa Espanol Clayton Conrad Karl Hornung Viki Bird
Facility Engineer Director, IT Director, FSE SW Mgr USR&D Benefits Analyst Engineer ARD System Engineer Onsite Xerox
EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member EMS Member
Keith Lee
President & CEO