Proterial Group Basic Policy on Environmental Conservation

Philosophy

Aiming to pass on the common assets of humankind in a sound state to future generations, the Proterial Group considers environmental issues as an important management priority, while striving to actively preserve global and local environments under the Proterial Group vision of “a high-performance material company that supports a sustainable society.”

Slogans

With a deep awareness that environmental protection is a major issue for all of humanity, we will fulfill our social responsibilities by striving to establish a sustainable society in harmony with the environment, regarding it as one of the essential aspects of corporate activity.
We will contribute to society by developing highly reliable technologies and products in response to needs for environmental protection and consideration for limited natural resources.

Guidelines for action

1. Compliance with environment-related laws and prevention of pollution: We shall comply with international environmental regulations as well as the environmental laws and regulations of national and local governments and agreements. We shall establish voluntary standards where necessary to ensure compliance.
Also, we shall assess the possibility of environmental problems and strive to prevent pollution. In the unlikely event that an environmental problem arises, we shall take appropriate measures to minimize environmental impact.

2. Improving the function of the environmental management organization and enhancing supervisory function: We shall promote environmental conservation activities by establishing a group environmental management organization and operating system headed by the officer in charge of the environment, developing environment-related regulations, and setting targets for reducing environmental impact.
In addition, we shall confirm that environmental conservation activities are appropriate, reasonable and effective, and strive to continuously improve environmental management.

3. Promotion of global manufacturing while considering LCA (Life Cycle Assessment): Aiming to reduce environmental impact at each stage of product research and development/design, production, distribution/sales, use, and disposal, etc., we shall promote global manufacturing focused on the following:
(1) Environmentally friendly products
(2) Prevention of global warming
(3) Resource conservation/recycling and resource circulation
(4) Management of chemical substances
(5) Consideration of biodiversity conservation

4. Environmental Considerations at Overseas Offices: When manufacturing on a global basis, we shall strive to implement measures that can meet the needs of local communities, taking into consideration the impact on the local environment.

5. Education and training, and raising awareness: We shall look broadly at society and educate our employees about the importance of complying with environment-related laws and regulations and about environmental conservation to raise their awareness of the environment.

6. Information Disclosure: We shall strive to disclose information about environmental conservation activities to stakeholders (interested parties) and actively communicate with them, and strive to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperative relationships.