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Renewal of ISO CertificationsSince the former Akebono Brake Miharu Manufacturing Co. Ltd.became the first ISO 14001-certified facility in the Akebono Groupin 1999 all Group members in Japan have obtained the ISO14001 certification. To date each has passed all two to four successiverenewal examinations while extending the scope of theirenvironmental initiatives to include back-office sections as well astheir suppliers. Akebono Brake Astra Indonesia (AAIJ) and otherGroup members overseas have also been certified with a majorityof them completing renewal procedures in fiscal 2014.Note: ISO 14001: An international standard for environmental management systemsissued by the International Organization for Standardization.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 a global corporate citizen we will also strive to protect theenvironment on a global scale and implement ongoing voluntaryactivities aimed at creating a safe vibrant society that co-exists inharmony with the environment.Established 20011. From the early development and design stages we will activelypursue initiatives that give consideration to both safety andthe environment. 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 an eco-friendly society byconserving energy and resources recycling and reducingwaste.3. In addition to complying with environmental laws regulationsand agreements we will endeavor to enhance our environmentalmanagement by establishing voluntary managementstandards both 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 betterliving environment.Established 2001Environmental Management SystemAs a part of its social contribution initiatives Akebono is actively promoting environmental preservation.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 & Social EnvironmentTask Force AKEBONO REPORTTechnology andEnvironment Task ForceGlobal Environment 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 2001Renewal Schedule (Year)ISO 14001 CertifiedGroup Members and Operations00/0300/0302/0302/0303/0310/0303/0307/0701/0501/0701/0702/0801/1004/0904/0902/0108/1109/1210/09CertifiedRenewal Audit (three-year cycle)’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15Notes:*1. 00/03 means “certified in March 2000.”*2. Please see pages 58 to 59 for the official names of Group members and operations.*3. Certified as part of Iwatsuki Manufacturing.*4. Certified accompanying an expansion in the scope of certification for Ai-City Headquarters.*5. Certified as part of Ai-City Headquarters.*6. Certified accompanying an expansion in the scope of certification to encompass the ProductionEngineering Division in July 2007 and included in Iwatsuki Manufacturing from March 2010.Companies/Operations*2Certificationdate*1Yamagata ManufacturingFukushima ManufacturingIwatsuki ManufacturingAPS*3Ai-City HeadquartersTatebayashi Foundry*4R&D Centre*5Alocs*6Sanyo ManufacturingABE (U.S.)ABG (U.S.)ABCS (U.S.)ABCT (U.S.)Akebono Europe (Gonesse) (France)Akebono Europe (Arras) (France)AAIJ (Indonesia)Akebono Corporation (Suzhou) (China)AKBT (Thailand)Akebono Corporation (Guangzhou) (China)*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 and disposal)*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 theManagement 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 arerequired to 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.