E n v i r onmental Repor t

Environmental Management System

Environmental Risk Management

Outline of Environmental Load

Corporate Proﬁle ➡ CSR Activities ➡ Environmental Management System http://www.tdk.co.jp/csr_e/csr03300.htm

Managing Soil Contamination and VOC Risks

Assessment of Environmental Load and Defining an Overall Index

TDK has established environmental risk assessment
standards and management methods for soil contamination and VOC*. Each site periodically conducts risk
assessment. For high-risk locations, a clearly definedpriority sequence of preventive measures, restoration
measures etc. ensures effective management ofenvironmental risks.

TDK is performing a systematic assessment of theenvironmental load created by our operations on anongoing basis.
We take the results of these investigations intoconsideration when defining environment related action
items and targets. We are also working on formulating
an overall index that converts various environmentalloads into CO2 emissions.

Corporate Proﬁle ➡ CSR Activities ➡ Environmental Risk Management http://www.tdk.co.jp/csr_e/csr03400.htm
Corporate Proﬁle ➡ CSR Activities ➡ Outline of Environmental Load http://www.tdk.co.jp/csr_e/csr03500.htm

Environmental Management System
TDK has a company-wide Environmental Management
System (EMS) which is headed by the company president.
The system is designed to comprehensively addressenvironmental issues that are ever becoming more complex
and globalized. It goes far beyond the previous approach
focusing on single sites, allowing us to respond promptly
and effectively while remaining aware of the big picture.
In addition, the various departments of the head
office comprehensively deal with product-related
environmental issues that were difficult to deal with
under a site-driven environmental management system.
The overall framework now provides the basis formanaging the business processes of purchasing,manufacturing, and selling.

EMS Organization

Operation of the TDK Environmental
Management System
In fiscal 2006, all domestic manufacturing sites of TDK
shifted to the company-wide environmental management system (EMS). This allowed systematic operation ofEMS, clarifying the direction of TDK’s environmentalactivities. At overseas sites, we obtained ISO 14001*
certification by fiscal 2008 and are currently in theprocess of switching to the company-wide EMS, withparticular emphasis on our Chinese plants.
Throughout the TDK Group, EMS plays a vital role inworking towards the goals defined by the TDK Environmental Action 2015.
With the aim of further streamlining our operations
under a set of comprehensive and shared management
principles, we are pursuing integration of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)
which will allow flexible and efficient operations
control.
＊ ISO14001: International standard related to EMS

Note: For a list of ISO 14001 certified sites, please refer the web site.
http://www.tdk.co.jp/csr_e/csr05200.htm

President

ExecutiveCommitteeExecutive Director in Chargeof Safety & Environment
Internal Audits(Head Office Auditors)

General Manager of Safety& Environment Office
Safety &Environment OfficeSite Environmental
Management

Site Environmental
Management

Internal Audits(Site Auditors)

Environmental
Management Manager

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Internal Audits(Site Auditors)

Environmental
Management Manager

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Site Environmental
Management

Internal Audits(Site Auditors)

Environmental
Management Manager

EMS Assessment Systemand Award Program
TDK evaluates environment management operations ona global basis and is constantly aiming to improve theperformance and efficiency of actions in this area. This isintended to raise the awareness level with regard toenvironmental issues. Each year, goals that were definedat the respective sites and their attainment levels areevaluated according to certain criteria.
A system of awards to commend sites with outstanding performance as well as individual contributions
has been introduced. The system is not only aimed atrewarding results but also highlights exemplary actions
that can serve as a blueprint for the entire company. The
award sites for fiscal 2009, along with the main action
items are listed below.
SiteChikumagawa
Techno FactoryAward content (main items)
Significant reduction in CO2 emissions achievedby switching to alternative fuel. Significant
reduction in waste output due to work process
improvements.

＊ VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds

Note: Soil recovery results are available on the web site.
http://www.tdk.co.jp/csr_e/csr05300.htm

Reducing VOC Emissions
TDK has identified the reduction of VOC emissions into
the atmosphere as one of its main objectives in the TDK
Environmental Action 2015. By the fiscal year 2011, thetarget is to reduce atmospheric VOC emissions by 30% ormore as compared to the fiscal 2001 level. Major
measures implemented towards this target include
reduction of organic solvents use, as well as installationof solvent recovery systems and solvent incineration
systems.
Atmospheric VOC emissions in fiscal 2009 were 33%
lower than in fiscal 2001, which means that the medium
term target value for 2011 has already been exceeded.

INPUT
Raw materials

184,620 ｔ

Electric power

1,377,087 MWh

Fuel (converted to crude oil)
Service water

65,187 kl
3,033,102 m3

PCB Storage and Management for Proper Disposal
TDK stores and maintains 90 electric power capacitorsand 451 fluorescent light stabilizers, in compliance withthe Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law*. In
response to full-fledged PCB waste disposal requirements, we implemented measures to properly dispose ofPCBs, and have completed the registration procedure for
disposal of PCBs.

OUTPUT
Products

727,400 million yen

CO2952,270 t - CO2Total waste emissions

69,045 ｔ

PRTR controlled substances emissions

344.1 ｔ＊ Japanese law governing the disposal and cleanup of waste

Regulatory Compliance
To prevent the contamination of atmosphere, water,soil, etc., TDK strictly complies with all relevant laws andregulations. For certain items, we have even set voluntary standards that are more stringent than the legal
requirements, and we take immediate corrective
measures whenever necessary. Unfortunately, in fiscal
2009, there were two cases where pollution levels
surpassed the legally required standard values. We
reported these cases to the authorities and swiftly took
countermeasures to prevent any recurrence.

Waste water

2,764,247 m3

SOx

14.683 ｔ

NOx

93.800 ｔ

Dust particles

2.564 ｔReduced energy consumption due to improved
SAE Magnetics
clean room air conditioning efficiency. Over(H.K.) Ltd.
25% reduction in organic solvent use.
TDK TaiwanCorporation

Improved energy efficiency of sintering oven and airconditioned areas results in reduced CO2 emissions.
Significant reduction in waste output due toimproved sintering tools.

Note: Scope of data
PRTR controlled substances, service water, waste water, SOx, NOx, dust particles: Japan
Others: Global

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