As a global manufacturer of nonferrous metal resources and materials, the Group will drive forward the following activities based on the basic policy that we will contribute to environmental conservation on a global scale through innovation in the productivity of resources and materials.

1.Promotion of technology development that will improve productivity of resources and materials

We will work to utilize resources effectively by developing technologies that will enable higher yield and
extraction percentage, quality improvement, shorter process steps, recycling and energy saving, as well as by developing environment-friendly materials and products.

2.Active engagement in environmental conservation

Not to mention compliance with environmental regulations, we will strive to further reduce impact of our operations on the environment. To this end, we will work to develop technologies for environmental conservation and work actively and continuously for environmental conservation.

3.Elimination of waste in operations

We will work to eliminate waste and save resources and energy at every stage of our operations.

4.Enhancement of employees' awareness of environmental conservation

We will work to raise each employee's awareness of environmental conservation through provision of environmental management education.

5.Disclosure of information

We will disclose the state of our environmental conservation related operations in an active and fair manner in order to further enhance communication with stakeholders.

Environmental management system

1.Environmental management organization

The General Manager of the Environment & Safety Department is responsible for coordinating environmental efforts. Based on the conviction that personnel on-site should be responsible for ensuring environmental protection, the top managers at each operating site serve as supervisory environmental managers. At the same time, we will further invigorate the Environment Measures Committee and advance mutual understanding between labor and management in relation to environmental protection.

2.Environmental management system

Through Groupwide commitment, from top management to frontline employees, and through appropriate implementation of the ISO 14001 compliant environmental management systems, we will continuously strengthen environmental conservation measures and reduce environmental risks.

3.Environmental auditing

Supervisory environmental managers at each operating site will carry out reviews of the results of internal audits conducted at each operating site and affiliated company to verify the status of environmental management and of compliance with environmental regulations. Additionally, the Environment & Safety Department's environment and safety audit team will carry out periodic environmental audits of each operating site, research and identify problems as well as areas requiring remediation from an environmental management perspective, and continually strive to improve accident prevention and environmental conservation measures.

Measures to be taken

We will undertake the following measures to minimize the environmental impact of the Group's business activities:

• Help prevent global warming
• Promote resource efficiency and recycling
• Reduce waste materials
• Better manage chemical substances
• Maintain biodiversity
• Promote our recycling business
• Promote technology and product development and introduce new technologies
• Promote green purchasing
• Conduct training, public relations initiatives, and social activities to communicate our Autonomous Action Plan and raise awareness of our environmental protection measures

Environmental conservation at our overseas businesses

1.Environment-friendly operations in our overseas business activities

We will ensure an appropriate approach to environmental conservation at overseas operating sites by promoting a thorough understanding of the need to take into account our environmental impact and of the need to strictly observe environmental regulations.

2.Environment-friendly importing and exporting activities

In addition to adhering to the Basel Convention on waste materials, we will strive to ensure that our exporting and importing partners cause no harm in the area of environmental conservation.