Environmental Management Center

Basic Information

Stock Code: 4657
Industry: Services
Category Detail: Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: July 1971
Listing Year: November 1996
Official Website: https://www.kankyo-kanri.co.jp/
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Other Companies: Daiseki Environmental Solution, Kawasaki Geological, Enbio Holdings, Civil Engineering Management General Testing Institute, Sirius V, AKIBA, Asia Air Survey, Daiun, Ooba

Overview

Environmental Management Center is a pioneering company in the industry, founded in 1971, engaged in environmental survey, analysis, and consulting services.

Current Situation

Environmental Management Center, in the fiscal year ending June 2022, recorded net sales of approximately 4.7 billion yen, total assets of approximately 1.8 billion yen, and 289 employees. Its core businesses are soil contamination surveys and environmental management support. With ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, it provides high-quality, environmentally considerate services. It has built competitive advantages through diverse analysis services and consulting capabilities. In recent years, it has actively invested in new technologies and areas, such as tritium radioactive substance analysis and the establishment of a bio business development division. Centered in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it operates numerous technical centers and sales offices nationwide, continuing to expand its bases. As part of sustainability efforts, it strengthens contributions to technologies for reducing environmental impact and forming a sustainable society. It has reinforced its management foundation through capital and business alliances and has entered the real estate and housing sectors. From 2025 onward, it will advance research and development and market expansion, aiming to be the top runner in environmental surveys and consulting by 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Established in 1971, a long-standing specialist in environmental surveys.
Realizes rapid on-site analysis with MOVING LAB.
High reliability with ISO9001/ISO14001 certifications.
Holds numerous rare wide-range analysis certifications domestically.
Established research facility in Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture after the disaster.
Specializes in rare metal analysis both domestically and internationally.
Possesses proprietary odor judgment technology using sensory panels.
Successfully developed soil heavy metal insolubilizer.
Focuses on advanced environmental analysis such as environmental hormones.
Operates Tsukishima test farm specialized in agriculture.
Strengthened capital base through capital and business alliances.
Tritium radioactive substance analysis is a rare service.
Advances business diversification in collaboration with diverse subsidiaries.
One of Japan's leading companies with established reputation in odor and malodor countermeasures.
Actively contributes to environmental policy and international trend research.

Hidden Connections

Fukushima Hamadori Innovation Center is related to post-disaster reconstruction support activities.
Promoting environmental technology deployment in Vietnam through subsidiaries.
Strengthened management through capital and business alliance with Field Partners.
Agricultural Environment Lab conducts nematode control tests in collaboration with pesticide manufacturers.
Achieved reliability compliant with international standards through ISO/IEC17025 certification.
Employee stock ownership association holds significant ownership next to the top shareholder, contributing to management stability.
Strengthened report issuance through environmental communication business alliance with Dai Nippon Printing.
Mobile analysis lab technology is utilized in government disaster response support.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increased survey needs due to strengthened environmental regulations
Demand for high-precision analysis of radioactive and hazardous substances
Expansion of environmental assessments and consulting
Market expansion for global warming countermeasures technologies
Analysis efficiency and cost reduction through technological innovation
Increase in local government environmental projects
Enhanced international environmental standards and response strengthening
Demand for sustainable environmental technologies in agriculture
Growth of environmental information management systems with DX promotion
Expansion of overseas deployment for environmental products and technologies
Growing needs for sustainability report preparation
Increased demand accompanying rising societal environmental awareness

Strategic Goals

Achieve top domestic market share in environmental survey and analysis
Promote improvement in reliability of green procurement product certification
Business diversification through strengthened subsidiary collaboration
Service innovation utilizing AI and IoT technologies
Sustainable business development in collaboration with local communities
Continuous expansion response to international laboratory certification standards
Contribution to low-carbon society through environmental technologies
Strengthening talent development and education programs in environmental field
20% increase in sales revenue through new market development
Continuous expansion of R&D investment and creation of results

Business Segments

Environmental Survey and Analysis Services

Overview

Provides accurate and reliable environmental survey and analysis services to a wide range of industry customers, supporting the reduction of environmental risks.

Competitiveness

High-quality and diverse analysis technologies certified by ISO

Customers

Construction companies
Manufacturers
Local governments
Environmental consulting firms
Real estate companies
Government agencies
Research institutions
Infrastructure operators
Education and agriculture-related organizations

Products

Soil and groundwater analysis
Radioactive substance testing
Noise and vibration surveys
Air pollution analysis
Dioxin analysis
Asbestos surveys
Malodor countermeasures consulting
Environmental assessments
Industrial waste analysis
Rare metal analysis
Traffic volume data analysis
Work environment measurement
Environmental impact survey reports
Special experiments and research commissions
Nuclide analysis

Environmental Consulting and Construction Management

Overview

Achieves sustainable development through comprehensive evaluation of environmental risks, design support for optimal measures, and construction management.

Competitiveness

One-stop service combining environmental surveys and construction technologies

Customers

Construction companies
Local governments
Real estate developers
Public project entities
Industrial waste processors
Environmental plant companies
Infrastructure managers

Products

Environmental impact assessment
Soil contamination remediation plans
Malodor and odor countermeasures planning
Asbestos removal construction management
Natural environment conservation plans
Building environmental surveys
Environmental management support
Construction safety management
Environmental report preparation
Regulatory compliance consulting

Environmental Technology Product Development and Sales

Overview

Supports environmental quality management and problem-solving with high-performance products equipped with cutting-edge analysis technologies.

Competitiveness

Mobile analysis labs and high-performance deodorization equipment leveraging proprietary technologies

Customers

Environmental survey companies
Local governments
Manufacturing industry
Research institutes
Air and water quality monitoring operators
Deodorization equipment users

Products

Mobile analysis lab facilities
Deodorization devices
Environmental monitoring sensors
Consumables for analysis equipment
Measurement equipment maintenance
Sensory testing equipment

Agricultural Environmental Testing and Research Support

Overview

Supports sustainable agricultural production through specialized surveys and testing in agricultural environments.

Competitiveness

Capability to conduct diverse environmental impact tests using specialized farms

Customers

Agricultural test fields
University research institutions
Environmental conservation groups
Agricultural corporations
Pesticide manufacturers
Government environmental agencies

Products

Ecosystem surveys
Nematode control testing
Cultivation testing
Field testing
Environmental factor impact testing

Real Estate and Construction Consulting

Overview

Provides specialized environmental and construction consulting for enhancing real estate value and risk management.

Competitiveness

Integration of environmental measurement and real estate appraisal expertise

Customers

Construction companies
Real estate development companies
Financial institutions
Local governments
Asset management companies

Products

Environmental appraisal surveys
Building environmental surveys
Real estate evaluation-related surveys
Structural surveys
Engineering reports

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

One of the few domestically certified specific measurement certification operators
Reliability from extensive ISO certifications
Diverse environmental analysis technologies and R&D capabilities
Network of technical centers nationwide
High-specialty odor and asbestos analysis technologies
Business expansion through subsidiaries
Strong customer base in both public and private sectors
High brand power based on abundant track record
Strengthened management foundation through capital and business alliances
Active investment in continuous technological innovation
Advanced environmental consulting
Capability to handle a wide range of environmental measurement items
Strengthened collaboration with local communities
Balanced multi-segment business
Improved work environment and employee expertise

Competitive Advantages

Thorough environmental management utilizing ISO14001 certification
Rapid on-site response service with mobile analysis labs
Ability to provide comprehensive soil, air, and water quality analysis in one package
Specialized and comprehensive response to diverse environmental issues
Rare domestic holder of diverse analysis certifications
Revenue diversification through development and sales of environmental tech products
Stable project acquisition through close ties with local governments
Accurate risk assessment leveraging abundant past data
International expansion and regional community-based business model in collaboration with subsidiaries
Promotion of practical application of cutting-edge environmental technologies with research institutions
Superior consulting capabilities for environmental laws and regulations
High-sensitivity and high-precision analysis services using proprietary technologies
High-skill talent development through continuous in-house training
Sustainable business expansion premised on community contributions
Comprehensive service lineup accommodating broad customer needs

Threats

Risk of cost increases due to strengthened environmental regulations
Intensified technological innovation and price competition from competitors
Shrinkage or fluctuation in environmental survey market demand
Market share erosion by new entrants
Risk of impact on business bases from natural disasters
Destabilization of overseas business due to international politics
Credit decline from technical failures or data inaccuracies
Possibility of information leaks from cyber attacks
Cost increases from resource price fluctuations
Risk of technology succession due to talent outflow
Introduction of new regulations or legal restrictions
Decrease in requests due to customers' environmental cost reductions

Innovations

2021: Launch of tritium analysis operations

Overview: Newly established high-precision analysis service for radioactive substance tritium.
Impact: Secured new orders in the nuclear facility-related market

2020: Expansion of ISO/IEC17025 certification scope

Overview: Expanded the scope of international certification for various environmental analysis technologies.
Impact: Increased orders due to improved reliability

2023: Enhanced functionality of MOVING LAB

Overview: Completed introduction of latest equipment and functional expansion for mobile analysis lab.
Impact: Improved analysis speed and accuracy, enhancing customer satisfaction

2022: Development of new deodorization equipment for malodor countermeasures

Overview: Developed and launched deodorization devices with high deodorizing performance.
Impact: Established competitive edge in environmental countermeasures market

2024: Development of automated environmental impact assessment system

Overview: Developed an efficiency tool for environmental impact assessment using AI.
Impact: Achieved 20% improvement in work efficiency

2021: Introduction of advanced dioxin analysis technology

Overview: Elevated chemical analysis sensitivity to the highest domestic level.
Impact: Strengthened response to precision analysis needs

2023: Research on ecosystem genetic diversity analysis

Overview: Developed technology for surveying genetic diversity in aquatic insects.
Impact: Strengthened natural environment conservation consulting

2022: Introduction of high-sensitivity hormone analysis technology

Overview: Significantly improved environmental hormone detection capabilities.
Impact: Enhanced market competitiveness in regulatory compliance

2020: Development of new technology for nematode control testing

Overview: Established nematode diagnostic technology contributing to agricultural pest control.
Impact: Successfully expanded orders in agriculture sector

2024: Update of construction management system for environmental countermeasures

Overview: Implemented IT-ization and accuracy improvement for construction site management.
Impact: Achieved shorter construction periods and cost reductions

Sustainability

Promotion of environmental load reduction based on ISO14001
Waste reduction and recycling promotion activities
Promotion of introducing low-emission analysis equipment
Active participation in regional environmental conservation projects
Employee environmental awareness enlightenment programs
Promotion of sustainable agriculture support research
Improvement in renewable energy utilization rate
Plan to electrify company vehicles
Establishment of environmentally considerate material procurement standards
Strengthening transparency and disclosure of environmental information
Material procurement compliant with Green Purchasing Law
Expansion of environmental communication support business