AKEBONO REPORT 2014

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In line with akebono’s Corporate Mission and akebono’s Declarationfor the 21st Century, the Company established its EnvironmentalDeclaration and Basic Environmental Policies, setting forth guidelinesfor its environmental initiatives.Our Environmental VisionAkebono recognizes that responding to the environmental problemsis an issue of the utmost importance and seeks to protect theenvironment on a global scale as part of efforts to fulfill its CSR.Based on this recognition, Akebono maintains a strong commitmentto undertaking environmental preservation activities in acomprehensive manner and with a global perspective.In line with this commitment, the Recycling Committee and theGlobalenvironment Committee were established in 1991 and1994, respectively, followed by the formulation of the Company’sEnvironmental Declaration and Basic Environmental Policies in 2001.Rallying the strength of entire Group, Akebono is striving toachieve both sustainable business operations and sustainable society.Strengthening Cooperation between the GlobalEnvironment Committee and Task ForcesBased on its Environmental Declaration and Basic EnvironmentalPolicies, Akebono has its established environmental and CSR managementsystems. Accordingly, Akebono is pursuing more ecoefficient operations, preventing air pollution and other environmentalrisks from emerging while taking into account CO2 emissionsand industrial waste recycling as well as energy and resource saving.With the aim of tackling global-scale environmental issues,such as the loss of biodiversity, the Company formed the GlobalEnvironment Committee to spearhead its initiatives, with task forcesand sectional committees working in close cooperation with it.Based on our Corporate Mission and Declaration for the 21stCentury, we will continue to create new value in the new millennium,contributing to both the Company and the environment. As aglobal corporate citizen, we will also strive to protect the environmenton a global scale and implement ongoing voluntary activitiesaimed at creating a safe, vibrant society that co-exists in harmonywith the environment.Established 20011. From the early development and design stages, we will activelypursue initiatives that give consideration to both safety and theenvironment. We will promote the development of technologiesand products that minimize environmental impact.2. Each and every associate will make ongoing efforts to reduceenvironmental impact and promote a recycling-oriented society byconserving energy and resources, recycling and reducing waste.3. In addition to complying with environmental laws, regulationsand agreements, we willendeavor to enhance our environmentalmanagement by establishing voluntary management standardsboth in Japan and overseas.4. We will actively disclose information to increase understandingof our environmental initiatives and encourage positive relationshipswith communities with the aim of creating a better livingenvironment.Established 2001Environmental Management SystemBased on our Environmental Declaration and Basic Environmental Policies, we are promoting environmental andCSR management under the leadership of the Globalenvironment Committee.Environmental DeclarationBasic Environmental PoliciesEnvironmental ManagementSectional committeesR&D DivisionEnvironmental and CSR Management SystemSectional committeeManufacturing Division,Production Engineering DivisionManufacturing EnvironmentTask ForcePurchasing DivisionGreen Purchasing*7 Task ForceAdministrative DepartmentsHuman & SocialenvironmentTask Force AKEBONO REPORTTechnology andEnvironment Task ForceGlobalenvironment CommitteeSecretariatSectional committees Sectional committees Sectional committees Improvement of workingenvironment for all workers Facilitation of exchangeswith local communities SOC*1 free LCA*3/PRTR*4 promotion Surface finishing technology VOC*2 reduction Logistics environment 3R*5 CO2 reduction project Zero-emissions*6 Green purchasing promotionEstablished in 2001*1 SOC (Substance of Concern): Environmentally hazardous substances, including mercury, cadmium, lead and hexavalent chromium*2 VOC (Volatile Organic Compound): Toluene and xylene are representative of this group’s compounds, which are suspected of involvement in the development of substances that cause health concerns,including oxidant and airborne particulate matters*3 LCA (Life Cycle Assessment): A technique for analyzing and assessing the environmental impact associated with the entire life cycle of a product (mining of materials, manufacturing, use, recycling anddisposal)*4 PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register): Japan’s Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof (PRTR Act) was passed into law in 1999 and enforced in 2001. Under the law, business operators which handle more than a certain amount of specified chemical substances are requiredto submit reports to the competent minister annually.*5 3R: Acronym for reduce, reuse and recycling of resources, activities that contribute to a recycling society*6 Zero-emissions: Proposed by the United Nations University in 1994, a system wherein companies aim to emit no waste, engaging rather in resource recycling and the effective utilization of waste*7 Green purchasing: Affirmative selection and acquisition of products that impose less negative environmental impact; scope includes materials used in products as well as secondary materials used in thecourse of manufacturing. The manufacture of “Green Products” requires the practice of green purchasing.

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