TDK CSR REPORT 2017

Fiscal 2016 Activity Goals and Achievements, Fiscal 2017 Goals

Fiscal 2016 Activity Goals and Achievements, Fiscal 2017 Goals

Based on its newly finalized materiality, the TDK Group works through the PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle to promote initiatives
aimed at realizing a sustainable society and company. Here, we report on our fiscal 2016 activity goals and achievements, andfiscal 2017 goals.

Important CSR
IssuesImportant Themes

Main Points

1

Contribute to resolving social issues
through development and provision ofnew products in three priority marketsTDK aims to solve social issues, such as
helping to save, store and reuse energy,
through original technological development
and supply of products in markets, especially the automotive, ICT, industrial and energy.

Technology HQEach business group

Pursue zero-defect product quality

On the basis of our high level of technology,
we will pursue zero-defect product quality
through uniformly managed production processes from materials to manufacturing.

Quality Assurance Function
Each business group

Develop global human resources

Toward the promotion of genuine globalization, we will strive to develop the humanresources that will serve as its foundation.

Human Resource Development Function● Set global-scale key performance

Cultivate a corporate culture that
respects diversity

In order to continue generating innovative
creativity, we will build a tolerant corporate
culture that respects the diversity of humanresources.

Human Resource Development Function● Set global-scale key performance

Consider the work environment atmanufacturing sites

In light of the latest requirements, we will
gauge considerations for the labor environment at production sites, which we need asa supplier, and if necessary implement education and guidance toward improvement.

Consider the work environment ofsuppliers

In light of the latest requirements, we will
gauge considerations for the labor environment at suppliers, which we need as abuyer, and if necessary implement education and guidance toward improvement.

Response to conflict minerals

We will execute our social responsibility as a
midstream company appropriately throughthe continued implementation of required
efforts and an understanding of the latest
requirements.

Contributeto the WorldthroughTechnology2

Develop
HumanResources

3

Consider theSocietal andEnvironmental
Impact of theSupply Chain

4

Develop andProsper inHarmony withthe Global
Environment

FunctionsFiscal 2016 Achievements

Fiscal 2017 Goals● Continue to promote the develop-● Promoted the development of● Continue to promote the development of products

ment of products that contribute to
the solution of social issues in thepriority strategic markets of automotive, ICT, and industrial and energy● Number of important claims: 0

indicators (KPI)

indicators (KPI)● Perform 100% CSR self-checks at

CSR Function

manufacturing sites● Secure 100% opportunities forthird-party CSR audits once every
two years (China and ASEAN region)● Set global-scale key performanceindicators (KPI)● Set global-scale key performance

Procurement Function
Quality Assurance Function

Safety and Environment
Function

Creating a framework for gauging
product contributions

Through the setting of common gauging
product contributions in the industry, we
will promote social understanding of TDK’s
environmental contribution value.

Safety and Environment
Function

Ensure corporate governance andcompliance

Through the development of appropriate
corporate governance and thorough implementation of compliance, we will aim toenhance our corporate value.

indicators (KPI)

11● Number of important claims: 0● Revised related themes● Revised related themes● 100% implementationthat contribute to the solution of social issues in thepriority strategic markets of automotive, ICT, andindustrial and energy● Number of important claims: 0● Establish a worldwide consolidated human re-source database● Compile consolidated management database, andget a solid grasp of the data
● Perform 100% CSR self-checks at manufacturing

sites● 100% implementation● Secure 100% opportunities for third-party CSR au-dits once every two years (China and Asia region)● Complete the setting global-scale● CSR-compliant supplier ratio: over 95%

key performance indicators (KPI)● Complete the setting global-scale

key performance indicators (KPI)● DRC conflict-free procurement supplier ratio: over85%● Monitor number of customer responses● Improve energy origin CO 2 emissions● Worsened by 6.0% compared with

● Improve energy origin CO 2 emissions basic-unit bybasic-unit by 1.1%
● Improve product-based CO 2 reduction contributions basic-unit by 2.7%

fiscal 2014
● Improved by 23.0% compared withfiscal 2014

● Improve product-based CO 2 reduction contribu-

2.0% compared with fiscal 2014
tions basic-unit by 2.7% compared with the previous year
* For goals and achievements of activities other than those above,please see the following website:
http://www.global.tdk.com/corp/en/csr/environmental_responsibility/
csr03200.htm● Implement standardization andawareness activities in collaboration
with industry associations● Achieve 100% participation in com-Management

direct angle sensors, micro electro
mechanical system (MEMS) microphones, and industrial equipment
wireless power transfer systems

Procurement Function

We will promote environmental activities on
the basis of the TDK Environmental Vision
2035.

Reduce environmental load
throughout life cycle stages

Fiscal 2016 Goals

pliance e-learning
CSR Function
Compliance Function● Implemented awareness activitiesin Germany and Japan● Achieved 98% participation incompliance e-learning● Established compliance HQ in
October 2016
● Established Basic Policy on Corporate Governance● Continue to implement standardization and aware-ness activities in collaboration with industry associations● Achieve 100% participation in compliance e-learn-

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