AKEBONO REPORT 2018

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Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact–1Environmental DeclarationBased on our Corporate Mission and Declaration for the 21st Century, 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 the environment on a global scale and implement ongoing voluntary activities aimed at creating a safe, vibrant society that co-exists in harmony with the environment.Basic Environmental Policies1. From the early development and design stages, we will actively pursue initiatives that give consideration to both safety and 288 tonsWater bodies Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.AtmosphereSoilBusiness sites that implement especially effective initiatives are designated as “Top-Level Office” and “Semi-Top-Level Office.”For some time now, Akebono has been engaged in energy-saving activities. Among these initiatives, we use power generation facilities that make use of waste heat and waste hot water, make our lighting more efficient by using solar power generation, and make our energy use visible with a building energy management system. 11 tons0 tons0 tonsRecyclingRemoval Products37 tons125 tons115 tons21 AKEBONO REPORT 2018Environmental Declaration and Basic Environmental PoliciesThe Akebono Group has a shared Environmental Declaration and Basic Environmental Policies that govern its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its business activities and promote development of environmentally considerate products.Emissions of PRTR Targeted Substances (Fiscal 2017)Akebono is working to recycle resources and minimize water usage and waste and chemical substance emissions. At the same time, we are taking steps to promote effective use of resources, and striving to achieve manufacturing that can contribute to creation of a recycling society. Certified as an Excellent Large-Scale Business Facility under Saitama’s Cap-and-Trade Emissions Trading Systemthe environment. We will promote the development of technologies and products that minimize environmental impact.2. Each and every associate will make ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote an eco-friendly society by conserving energy and resources, recycling and reducing waste.3. In addition to complying with environmental laws, regulations and agreements, we will endeavor to enhance our environmental management by establishing voluntary management standards both in Japan and overseas.4. We will actively disclose information to increase understanding of our environmental initiatives and encourage positive relationships with communities with the aim of creating a better living environment.PRTR targeted substancesAi-City (Headquarters) in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture was certified as a Semi-Top-Level Office in the Excellent Large-Scale Business Facility category, under Saitama Prefecture’s cap-and-trade emissions trading system for conducting outstanding measures to reduce the volume of CO2 emissions. The certificate was issued in April 2017. To reduce CO2 emissions associated with business activities, Saitama Prefecture introduced the cap-and-trade emissions trading system from fiscal 2011. Established 2001Established 2001* PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register): A system for understanding, gathering data, and disclosing the amount of target substances that are transferred externally in the form of emissions or waste processing by businesses that manufacture, use, and emit such substances.Environmental Management