AKEBONO REPORT 2014

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Initiatives to Create a Better Workplace (Japan)While working hard to meet the needs of society, Akebono is pursuing people-and environment-friendly business operations.Receiving Class I Certification as an ExcellentLarge-Scale Business FacilityIn fiscal 2013, Ai-City received Class I (semi-top level) certificationas an “excellent large-scale business facility” under the cap-andtradeemissions trading system handled by the Saitama prefecturalgovernment to reduce greenhouse gasemissions.Akebono has been pursuing highly eco-efficient operations tocontribute to the preservation of the globalenvironment.Following the 2011 introduction of the cap-and-trade emissionstrading system in Saitama Prefecture, the Company went on toapply for the certification of “excellent large-scale business facility”(Plant Category) in fiscal 2012 and obtained Class II certification. Infiscal 2013, Akebono applied for and successfully obtained the ClassI certification in the office Categoryeventhough this category requires applicantsto meet even higher standards formanagement system and facilities operationsas well as a forward-lookingmanagement approach.Prize-Winning Initiative in the Utilization of aCogeneration SystemAi-City received an “Excellent Prize” in the Fiscal 2013Cogeneration Grand Awards (Industrial-Use Category). This awardprogram sponsored by the Advanced Cogeneration and EnergyUtilization Center JAPAN with the aim of recognizing forwardlookinginitiatives and technologies that advance the developmentof cogeneration systems highly capable of contributing to energysavings. Among the 37 corporations that applied for the fiscal2013 selection, only four applicants won Excellent Prizes. Thisaccomplishment attests to the Company’s contributions to thereduction of energy use, especially during peak demand hours,through the utilization of cogeneration systems employing theheat of recovered steam.“Kurumin Mark” Certification Renewed;Nurturing Future GenerationsIn fiscal 2007, Akebono obtained the Kurumin Mark?an authorizationmark awarded by Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour andWelfare to certify businesses that proactively support the upbringingof future generations. In accordance with the Law forMeasures to Support the Development of the Next Generation, themark is bestowed only to corporations that have met goals setforth in action plans they formulated in accordance with prescribedcriteria. Akebono has developed various programs aimed at providingassociates in their childrearing years with assistance beyond theextent required by law. The Company is also faciliating a corporateculture that encourages eligible associates to utilize such programs.In fiscal 2013, Akebono renewed its Kurumin Mark certificationand received a high evaluation for its initiatives to support educationalprograms for localelementary school students, such as invitingthem to facility tours, in addition to the aforementioned effortsaimed at assisting its associates. In line with its fiscal 2014 actionplan, Akebono willendeavor to help associates strike a balancebetween work and raising a family. Moreover, we will create aworking environment capable of realizing each worker’s full potentialwhile contributing to local society.Action plan targets met by Akebono1. At least two male associates took child care leave while 88% ofeligible female associates took child care leave (excluding childbirthleave)2. Distributed information on assistance programs using in-housenewsletters while offering diverse working conditions andenvironments3. Held “Open House Events” inviting associates families and facilitytour events for local children4. Upgraded the corporate structure to realize diverse workingstyles and utilized various media to raise associate awareness inline with the management policy of promoting diversity andwork-life balanceExcellent large-scale business facility certificationRepresentatives from Ai-City carryingaward certificateCertificate of Kurumin Mark

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