Hirata
Corporationwww.hirata.co.jp

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CSR 1308-1308020TP01

Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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CSR Report 2013
Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Hirata Corporation

Editorial policy
We decided to issue a CSR Report to widely inform of business activities andrelationships with stakeholders of Hirata Corporation this time.
By closer communications with stakeholders through the Report, we will
improve our activity level. We truly appreciate your frank opinions andcomments.

1 President’s Message
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Hirata Corporation has established a management
philosophy of“MAKES THE BEST USE OF ITS MEMBERS”“CHALLENGES TECHNICAL INNOVATION”“RESPECTS HUMANITY”“OPENS THE DOOR TO CREATIVE LIFE”“CONTRIBUTES TO THE SOCIETY”

Scope of Report
Period covered: Fiscal Year 2012 (from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013)
Subject Organization: Hirata Corporation, non-consolidated(consolidated results are added to the changes in business results)
Published: August 2013 (Next scheduled report: August 2014)
Reference Guidelines
GRI “Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 3.1”
The Ministry of the Environment, “Environmental Report Guidelines(2012 Ed.)”
Contact: Quality Control Department TEL:096-272-3277
FAX:096-272-3345
General Affairs Department TEL:096-272-5558
FAX:096-272-3618
Websitehttp://www.hirata.co.jp/

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Representative Director, President

Yuichiro Hirata“MAKES OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESSFUL”
since its incorporation in 1951 and has pursued
quality and safety of products corresponding to theneeds of the times with a consistent attitude ofrespecting people.
We have continued to challenge new markets andnew technologies and built up an integrated systemcorresponding to development and design byproposal, components manufacturing, assembly,
verification, launch of production and maintenanceand services. As a result, we are valued as a
production engineering manufacturer that proposesand supplies optimum production systems tocustomers in various industrial fields all over the world.
Our global capacity realizes entry in overseas
markets for customers and our engineering capacity
builds up production systems that generate added
value for our customers who are manufacturers inJapan as well.
By carrying out impartial and fair business activities,
including compliance and timely and appropriate
information disclosure, we have built up a strong levelof trust not only with customers but with all
stakeholders, including employees, such business
partners as suppliers, shareholders, investors andpeople in local communities. We believe it is our duty
and reason for existence as a public corporation ofsociety that we continue to develop perpetually undersuch strong relationships of trust.
We will strive for business development by creating
workplaces, where employees can feel satisfaction
from work through development of human resource
skills and by offering opportunities and we will also
perform our corporate responsibility for protection of
the environment while contributing to thetechnological development of society.
We would like to ask for your continued support.

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3 Overview of Company and Business

Hirata Corporation will continue to contribute to sustainable social development under its management
philosophy and CSR Policy in conducting business activities and through the activities of every employee inmutual support and cooperation with our many stakeholders.

Company Name
Headquarters

HirataMAKES THE BEST USE OF ITS MEMBERS.

Management
Philosophy

Date EstablishedDec. 29, 1951

Accounts Closed

Mar. 31 (annually)

Employees

Capital

CONTRIBUTES TO THE SOCIETY.
MAKES OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESSFUL.

3-9-20 Togoshi, Shinagawa, Tokyo 142-0041 JAPANTEL.81-3-3786-1226
FAX.81-3-3786-1264
Yuichiro Hirata, President

RESPECTS HUMANITY.
OPENS THE DOOR TO THE CREATIVE LIFE.

Hirata Corporation

Representatives

CHALLENGES TECHNICAL INNOVATION.

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Employees Consolidated 1,888
Non-Consolidated 1,229
2,633 million yen

Stock Exchange Listings

Tokyo Securities Exchange JASDAQ (Code : 6258)

Issued Number of Shares

10,756,090 shares

Number of Shareholders

2,483

Production base

Kumamoto prefecture： Kumamoto Plant Kumamoto,East Plant Kusuno Plant Shichijo Plant
Tochigi prefecture： Kanto Plant
Shiga prefecture ： Kansai Plant※As of March 31,2013

CSR Policy
1. Through technological innovations, we manufacture products that contribute to social development.

Business Results

Through ceaseless technological innovation, by realizing each customer’s desire for quality, safety
and productivity, we will meet the expectations of society.

Net sales

Ordinary income

2. We respect human rights of all persons who are involved with our company.
We respect the individuality and personality of everyone involved with our company and build up
a workplace, where employees can feel pride and job satisfaction.

Non-consolidated

Consolidated

million of yen

Non-consolidated

Consolidated

million of yen

49,71050,00047,6222,000

44,142

3. We comply with related laws, social norms and internal regulations and carry out fair and impartial business activities.
We carry out fair and impartial business activities in compliance with laws, etc., and securetransparency through timely and appropriate information disclosure.
Through these activities, we maintain a sound investment environment.

1,544 1,554

40,83040,00038,146

38,57533,455

1,160
1,000

35,01430,00028,162

27,074

1,464

394

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4. We build up appropriate relationships with all stakeholders.
We formulate appropriate relationships based on mutual trust with all stakeholders, including
business partners and cooperate with each other for sustainable growth.

5. We make efforts to protect the environment and contribute to society through all corporate activities.
By striving to protect the environment, we ensure a safe and healthy life for local residents andactively contribute to society.

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20,000-1,000-2,000-3,000△3,387

10,000△2,9440
2009/3

2010/3

2011/3

2012/3

2013/3

2009/3

2010/3

2011/3

2012/3

2013/304

Hirata Corporation supplies optimum production equipment
to customers in various industrial fields all over the world.

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Automotive Production Equipment Business

Semiconductor Production Equipment BusinessWe are engaged in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of assembly equipment, such as major components

We manufacture and sell load ports which incorporate silicon wafers into various processing devices and wafer

for power transmissions and drive-trains, including engines and transmissions called power trains, electronictransportation robots corresponding to air and vacuum environments and integration of EFEMs (Equipment Front

devices, including controlling computers, automotive electronic components such as various censors, air

End Modules).

compressors for air conditioners, ABS brake modules, etc.

For FPDs (Flat Panel Displays), we manufacture and sell panel coating device “head coaters,” panel glass cutting

In recent years, we have met demands for state-of-the-art component production such as motors and driving

devices and glass laminating devices, etc.

inverter assemblies for hybrid cars.

Semiconductor Production Equipment

FPD Production Equipment

Automotive Equipment

EFEM

Ab
Above:Leak test machine
Right:
Cold test machine

Wafer transfer robot

Head coater (coating device)

Glass cutting device

Home Appliances and Other Production Equipment
We manufacture and sell production equipment for manufacturers of electronic and electric machinery andequipment, including such home appliances as flat TVs, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners.
We supply equipment and systems that assemble hard disks with a high degree of cleanness and high-speedtransportation, which can select a component supply method based on products and install glass plates,

Engine assembly line

backlights and printed wiring boards, etc., in the frames of panels of large TVs.
Our products adapt to automatic assembly systems with various sizes and shapes, including high-speed
assembly of small condensers, incorporated into electronic components, compressors for refrigerators and air
conditioners. They also adapt to transportation equipment and manufacturing devices of automotive tires.

Home Appliance Production Equipment

Automotive components assembly line (Image)ACS-C (Automotive components assembly unit)
Refrigerator
assembly line

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Electronic Components Production Equipment

Large TV automatic
assembly line

ACS-MD(mobile device assembly equipment)

Condenser
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Together with Customers
Quality Assurance■Quality assurance activities are implemented by the entire company and entire processes in order to satisfy customer demands
Hirata Corporation implements quality assurance activities in each process from receiving orders to design,
manufacture and shipment under a comprehensive quality management system based on ISO9001 in order tosupply customers with safe and secure products and services. As part of quality assurance, we implement productsafety activities to supply safe products to customers and maintain compliance with laws and regulations.

Three Major Elements of Quality Assurance of Hirata Corporation❶Procedures for manufacturing and confirming quality products

Procedure(ISO9001)▶ISO9001 quality management system❷Management criteria for performing business, determination criteria for evaluation anddetermination criteria for design/execution/product quality▶Internal specifications and standards are improved (Technical Internal Specifications:Standard(HS)

Capacity(Humandevelopment)

Hirata Standard (HS) )Quality Assurance❸Capacity to perform business and evaluate and improve
We make efforts for quality assurance based on the above three major elements.

Concept Chart of Quality Management System
Customer
Request

Proposal

Sales ＳＥ

Confirmation

Product requirements review

Ordering

Receipt of order- Concept Design(estimate)- Production technology proposal

Confirmation

DesignProcurement

Manufacture

Inspection- Concept Design- Actual Design- Design Review (DR)- Design Verification

D Sales, design, procurement, manufacture, inspection

Installation

Pre-acceptance

Customersatisfaction,complaints
information

Shipment- Commissioning adjustment- Prototype evaluation

Variousresults
data

Monitoring measurement
Management

Ｐ PlanQuality Policy (Policy deployment = Target management)
Clarification of
Input of business resources
responsibility and authority (personnel/infrastructure working environment)
Improvement of management organization

C Analysis and Evaluation
ISO Internal Auditof
A Implementation
Countermeasures
Correction and prevention of QMS Process

Status of achievement of quality targets
Management
Review

Correction and prevention of product realization

Status of implementation of process
Analysis of complaints and nonconformity
Analysis of customer information

Continued improvement■Recognition for efforts by Hirata Corporationg
the following are ju
Hirata Corporation has received recognition
for its efforts by customers (thejust a few of them).
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2006:
From SHARP,
Fr
ARP,
we receivedw
ved
the LCD Awardth
Equipment
Eqnt
Department
De
ent Prize

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2008:
From Toy
Toyota Motor,
we received
receiv
the Technical
Techn
Development
Award
Developmd

2011/2012:20
From
Fro GM, we received“Supplierof the Year 2011”“S“Supplierof the Year 2012”“S

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Together with Employees
Providing Opportunities for a Variety of Human Assets■Efforts for Re-Employment
Number of re-employed persons above 60 years old
Unit:personYear2009 2010 2011 2012

Persons retired by age limit

4

7

16

25

Persons who sought re-employment

4

5

11

18

Re-employed persons

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5

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Under the “Re-Employment System” established in

Hirata Corporation is making efforts to realize

For overtime work reduction, we are making efforts

2006, the Company enters into re-employment“work-life balance” so that a comfortable working

at reductions by each department proposing ideas inagreements with retired employees so that they canenvironment can be improved and employees can use

cooperation between management and labor.

continue to apply their skills, utilizing their superior

time freely for themselves. Specifically, they have as

We will make efforts to improve work-life balanceknowledge and experience. We make efforts so that

their main pillars [1] improvement and enhancement ofthrough efforts at enlightenment activities for childcare

re-employed persons can work in accordance withchildcare leave of absence, childcare shorter working

leave of absence and nursing care leave of absence

their respective lifestyles, adjusting and considering

hours and nursing care leave of absence, [2] overtime

and overtime work reduction.

working days and hours based on the desires ofwork reduction.

re-employed persons and the content of each

For childcare leave of absence, more employees

business contract.

return to ordinary work after taking leave of absenceYearand shorter working hours, which means that asystem that allows for concentration of childcare has

The employment rate of disabled persons in 2012

■Active Employment of Disabled Persons

was 1.90%, exceeding the legal employment rate of

Changes in Employment Ratio of Disabled Persons
Unit:%

2.50

Work-Life Balance

1.8%. For employment, we try to match individual

Number of employees who took childcare andnursing care leave, etc.

Unit: person

2010

2011

Childcare leave of absence

16

11

4

10.3

Childcare shorter working hours

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15

8

14.0

Nursing care leave

2

2

1

1.7

been securely established.

2012

Averageneeds and business by participation in explanation
1.99
2.00

1.87

1.88

1.90

Legal employment ratio: 1.8%m e e t i n g s h e l d b y re l a t e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d

I am grateful to the childcare support system and for the understanding from my colleagues

acceptance of practical training from special support

Misa Murata : Administration Division, Legal Department

schools.
I was given the time to watch my children grow through thechildcare leave of absence and childcare shorter working hours
system. I am grateful as this was due to the enhanced childcare

0.00
2009

2010

2011

2012

support system of the Company and understanding andcooperation from my colleagues. It is hard to balance work andchildcare, but I will make my best efforts for my family who

Support to Ability Development

provide understanding and cooperation in my continuing to work.

The source of corporate competitiveness is “people.”

department managers, etc. In particular, for training

Under the management philosophy of Hirata

for new employees, we thoroughly improve field

Corporation, “makes the best use of its members,”

power through practical training of about six months

the Company creates an environment, where every

in various departments to strengthen development

Under the motto of “participation withthe safety and health handbook which summarizes

employee can exert his or her ability to the extent

from the early stages of career. We also focus on pro-zero-disasters by all employees,” Hirata Corporation

basic knowledge on safety and health and rules forpossible, as the top priority of management and sets

fessional training and training by subject. In particular,

holds a safety and health committee at each factory

onsite work.

its personnel basic policy as “human development”

as Hirata Corporation carries out about several hun-and a company-wide safety and health committee, a■Implementation of Mental Health Training

shall be the core of management in the medium-term

dred ordered projects a year based on MTO projects,

supervisory committee, every month to promote

The Company provides mental health training for all

management plan. We aim at growth andmanagement skills are very important for the successorganizational safety and health activities. At sites,

employees. The purpose of this training is so thatd e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e C o m p a n y b y re v i t a l i z e dof projects and we strengthen project manage-

through risk assessment and danger prediction drills

every employee shall understand the idea of self-care,systematic education and training and rotations

ment training forat morning meetings, we strive to secure safety during“I protect my health on my own” and acquire thethroughout the group and providing opportunities for

section manag-

work at the Company and customer factories. As aknowledge andchallenge and growth of individuals, while theers and teamresult of these efforts, we have realized zero accidents

skills to respondCompany responds to globalization.

leaders.

requiring absence of an employee since 2011.

to stress and■Distribution of Safety and Health Handbook

practices at

In 2012, we provided stratified training as training

Occupational Safety and Health

The Company prioritizes work safety by distributing

mainly for new employees, section managers, deputy

to all employees, including subcontracting companies,

workplaces andin daily life.
Participants learning responses to stress09

New employees at OJT

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Together with Business Partners

Together with Shareholders and Investors

Hirata Corporation selects appropriate suppliers, comprehensively considering cost, delivery date, quality, service,

IR Activities

payment terms and credibility in purchasing the materials used for production of various products.
In order to maintain long, stable and sound business relationships with suppliers, we strive to maintain impartial,

Hirata Corporation believes it is the assumption of impartial and fair price formation of shares that information on

fair and clean relationships and build up cooperative relationships of trust.

investment decisions shall be properly supplied in a timely manner and also recognizes that we are required tosupply important corporate information, constituting the basis for investment decision-making by many investors
who are market participants in a fair, equal, correct and swift manner.
For such institutional disclosure materials as financial reports and quarterly reports, we have improved ourSuppliers Meetingorganization system to make correct and timely disclosure of the details of the Company and for material facts andHirata Corporation holds suppliers meetings every

processing field and services, we expressed ourany other important corporate information, we disclose the information promptly after making a formal decision andyear for the purpose of building up relationships of

thanks through letters of appreciation andthe occurrence of the facts.

trust with suppliers. In 2012, it was held in June andcommemorative gifts.

For major IR activities, we hold closing explanation and second quarter closing explanation meetings for
institutional investors and also individual consultations with institutional investors and analysts.

about 140 suppliers attended.
At first, a director in charge of procurement

IR Tools

explained that we had to build up a mechanism forproducing a large amount of equipment in a short

In addition to financial reports, announcements on closings, which

period of time as the number of production units

are prepared under laws and regulations of financial instruments

required by customers will increase by one digit as we

exchanges, Hirata Corporation makes every possible effort forwould be dealing with global companies.

shareholders and investors to deepen their understanding of the

Thereafter, an explanation was made about thebusiness of Hirata Corporation by independently preparing thebusiness results of 2011 and the procurement policy

following materials.

for 2012 and production plan for 2012. For each

❶Closing explanation materials, quarterly closing explanation materials

company which significantly contributed to the
production activities of Hirata Corporation in the

These are the materials explaining the summary of the closing of a
The hall is filled with suppliers

term in easy to understand language and are used as materials forclosing explanation meetings for institutional investors for the final

Hirata Reportclosing and second quarter.
❷Hirata Report

Receiving the 1st letter of appreciation

This report, for shareholders, describes the business content,

Mr. Hideki Baba, SMC Corporation, Kumamoto Sales Office Director

results, plans and topics in easy to understand and is issued andsent by mail after disclosure of the final closing and second quarter

We are very honored as our company was chosen to be the recipient of the 1st

closing.

letter of appreciation. I believe quality, cost and delivery date of air pressure❸Fact Book

equipment, including air cylinders, which we have delivered since the 1970’s,

These are materials summarizing the consolidated financial

have been appreciated and particularly, our response to short delivery periods

statements, consolidated statement of income and closing index

and secured product traceability have been appreciated.

for the past five (5) years both in Japanese and English.

The supplier meeting is an opportunity to listen to the trends of Hirata❹Materials for explanations at general meetings of shareholders

Corporation and the forum for obtaining information on developing production plans. It is also meaningful as

These are materials used for explanations at general meetings of

a forum for exchanging information among suppliers.

shareholders.

While we are pleased to receive a letter of appreciation, I also feel pressure that we have to be a model for❺“To our Shareholders and Investors” on the Hirata Corporation website

other suppliers, but we will make our best efforts to contribute to society through our business relationshipThis page collects information for our shareholders and investors

with Hirata Corporation.

and posts the information about shares, company profile

Fact Book

information for individual investors in addition to the above
materials. We intend to promote understanding of Hirata
Corporation.

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Solar Power Generation Business

Environmental Management System

Hirata Corporation loans part of the roofing of thesuspension of nuclear power plants and for society

Kumamoto Plant and Kumamoto East Plant to Taihei

through reductions in environmental loads, and also inTechnos Co., Ltd., a subsidiary which carries out theterms of effective use of idling space on the premises.

installation business of solar power generation sys-

In 2013, we will expand the system by 1,000kW at theEnvironmental Policy

tems and installed solar power generation panels on

Kumamoto East Plant and Shichijo Plant, and as a

We at Hirata establish environmental policies and promote environmental activities in line with the policies. We contributethe roofs. The maximum power (capacity) is 1,000kW

result, total maximum power will be 2,000kW.

to global environmental protection by reducing environmental load on our business activities, products and services.

in total, which is so-called mega-solar size and all theelectric power generated is sold to Kyushu ElectricPower Co., Inc. by Taihei Technos. Annual power generation is expected to reach approximately 1 million
kWh and we believe this is a meaningful effort in termsof countermeasures related to power shortages with

Solar Panels installed at Kumamoto Plant (left) andKumamoto East Plant

Internship
Hirata Corporation provides internships of a “working

high school students, we provided motivational

experience type,” by which the Company provides

lectures prior to the internship and accept plant visits

opportunities for students to think “What it means toof several hundred students so that they can efficiently

work at a company” or “How much what I havedevelop correct job perceptions and selection of alearned can be applied.” In 2012, during summer andcareer.

winter season, we accepted seven students in total

As a new effort, we plan internships at overseas

from technical colleges, universities, support schools

subsidiaries to develop global human resources andand schools for children with hearing disabilities. For

invite schools to participate.

Donations and Cooperation
For support of the victims of the North Kyushu
Heavy Rains in July 2012, who suffered fromenormous damage, we made a joint donation by the

1. ISO (9001/14001) Basic Policy❶Putting customers first, and providing the high-quality products that meet customer satisfaction.
❷Producing high value-added and environmentally-friendly original products through efforts in technical innovation andimprovement.
❸Upholding laws and regulations and making products that are safe and easy to use.
❹Working towards the prevention of pollution and the enhancement of quality through the continuous improvement of our
EMS/QMS effectiveness.
EMS: Environmental Management Systems
QMS: Quality Management Systems
2. Particulars of our environmental policy❶Working towards the manufacturing of products considering the product life cycle through implementing productionengineering.
・Promoting energy-saving products
・Promoting recyclable design and manufacturing of products
・Reduction or substitute of harmful materials used in products❷Abiding by environmental laws, treaties, requirements and voluntary standards set as needed. Also, developing
coordination and cooperative relations with relevant government agencies and contributing to the local society.
❸In order to construct sustainable society, striving to conserve the environment technologically and economically in thebusiness activity and the all production process including sales, designing, manufacturing, installing and service after thesales.
・Reducing energy usage
・Reducing waste and promoting recycle
・Reduction or substitute of harmful materials
・Preventing environmental problems and pollution❹Increasing environmental awareness through implementing education and publicity programs.
❺Reviewing EMS regularly for continuous improvement.

Company, employees and Hirata Union. Also, we havecooperated every year since 2008 in theEnvironmental Management System

environmental photo contest, “○(good) and ×(bad) of
our Town, Kumamoto,” to promote enlightenment ofenvironmental awareness.

Donations to victims of North Kyushu
Heavy Rains Disaster

Environmental Management System Promotion
Organization

responsible for Environmental Management, each

Administrative Person Responsible
for Environmental Management

department promotes EMS.
ISO Audit Team

Hirata Corporation regularly continues cleaning and

Person Responsible for Local
Environmental Management

beautification activities at each Plant, Office and thesurrounding areas. We also participate in volunteer

Management Review Meeting

support activities in conjunction with the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Environmental Meeting

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Management System (EMS) promotion organization.
Under the responsibility and authority of the person

Management

Cleaning Activities

Hirata Corporation builds up its Environmental

EMS is examined and reviewed at the Management
Review (MR) meeting held twice a year.

Energy Saving
Promotion Committee

Also, international standards, ISO14001 certification
was obtained at production bases in Kumamoto
District, Kanto District and Kansai District.

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Environmental Targets

Consideration for the Environment in Business Activities○ : achieved, △ : nearly achieved, ×: unachieved

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Water resource countermeasures

Results of 2012

Evaluation Activities Plan for 2013

Conducting product assessments and reduced
Implementation of environmentalnumber of components, power consumption,ly-friendly designs
hazardous materials and waste, etc.

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Product assessments willcontinue to be conducted.

Environmental Performance

Implementation of management of Chemical substance management was
chemical substances contained in conducted pursuant to the procedures
products
for mass production products.

Conduct thorough managementof chemical substances containedin products at supply chains.

Grasping the impact on the environment by business activities, we are striving to reduce environmental loads to△

Reductions in consump- Reduction of more than 10% of actual production Reduction of 23% of actual production
tion amounts of materials amount ratios to the consumption amount of amounts. Significant reduction due tosubject to the PRTR Law materials subject to the PRTR Law in 2009a decrease in internal coating amount.

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Promote replacement ofmaterials subject to the
PRTR Law.

Supplying products that reduce
environmental loads
Countermea s u re s f o rchemical
substances,hazardous
materials

Mid and long-term targets (2012~2014)

Promotion of green
procurement

Reduction ofwater consumption

Reduction of more than 5% of actual
Reduction of 6% of actual
production amount ratios to the
production amount ratios
water consumption amount in 2009○

In the Kumamoto District, we
promote efforts to reduceuse of underground water.

achieve our mid term targets (2012-2014).

Total energy input（In crude oil equivalent）(kl)

Amount of water resource input（㎥）Basic unit for energy

Amount of water resource input per hundred million JPY
actual production（㎥/hundred million yen）

GlobalWarming
Counterme
asures

Waste
Counterme
asuresReduction of
CO2 emissions

Reduction of industrial
waste amounts

Reduction of more than 5% of
Reduction of 15% of actual
actual production amount ratios toproduction amount ratios
energy inputs in 2009
An increase of 13% of actual production
Reduction of more than 5% ofamount ratios. We reduced energy inputs,
actual production amount ratios to
but the change in global greenhouse gas
CO2 emissions in 2009coefficients worsened the figures.

×

Reduction of more than 5% of
Reduction of 28% of actual
actual production amount ratios toproduction amount ratios
waste amounts in 2009○

Focus on reductions in
power consumption byintroduction of energy
saving equipment andthorough energy management.

3,000

2,636

3,532

0.150

3,180

2,949

0.090

0.119

0.089
0.107

2,000

0.100

0.000

0
2009

2011

2010

2012

FY2014

In 2012, we carried PCB (polychlorobiphenyl) waste

self-standards are determined to comply with laws

(three condensers) stored at Kumamoto Plant into theand regulations.

Japan Environmental Safety Corporation, Kitakyushu

At Hirata Corporation, there was no breach of

Plant and proper disposal was conducted. PCB wasteenvironmental laws and regulations or accidents instored at the Hirata Corporation comprises one

2012. With regard to complaints, one complaint about

condenser at the Kanto Plant and it is properly

noise was raised at Kumamoto Plant, but after taking

managed.

Importance of Complying with Rules
Yoichi Sakata : Device Center, Processing Department
As a pollution prevention manager and hazardous materials

220.5

0
2009

area in compliance with laws and regulations. Fortunately wehave no previous experience with accidents, I feel the importance

5,747

0.196

environmental pollution with all employees united as one.

15

0.0
FY20142012（m3/hundred million yen）

0.220

0.200

Target for FY2014

0.150

0.145

1.4

700

1.3

1.2
1.1

500

436

0.100
0.050

300

19.1

285

20.0

16.3

7,840

Target for FY2014

15.0

5,330
4,485

4,470

10.0

4,000
5.0

0
（kg）

2009

2010

0.0
2012
FY2014（kg/hundred million yen）

2011

*Actual production amounts used for calculation ofenergy use and CO2 emission intensity.
*In each graph, the target figures for 2014 areincluded, which is the last year of the mid andlong-term targets.

1.5

1.0
1.0

422

Target for FY2014

400

2,000

265
0.5

200
100

0
（t-CO2）

2.0

900

600

0.137

3,000

1,000
800

0.186
4,845

5,000

0.250

6,055

0.000
2009

2010

2011

2012

0

0.0
2009

FY2014

2010

2011

（t）

2012

FY2014（t/hundred million yen）

Material Balance
Environmental loads in 2012 are as follows.

Input●Energy
Electricity 10,803 thousand kWh
LPG76t
A Heavy Oil
2t
Kerosene
48t
Light Oil
68t
●Water Resources
Underground Water:55,212m3
Clean Water:
12,793m3

of working in compliance with rules when I watch and hear news
about fires at chemical plants. We will make efforts to prevent

2011

2010

Amount of industrial wastes target substances per
hundred million JPY actual production（t/hundred million yen）
0.300

19.8
15.0

8,000
6,000

Industrial wastes

CO2 Emissions intensity

25.0

21.2

10,000200.0

Amount of industrial wastes（t）

6,000

12,0002,000

Business Activities of Hirata Corporation●Design and development●Procurement

handling manager, I inspect press machines and manage
receiving and delivery of the hazardous materials at storage

Target for FY2014

300.0

100.0

（m3）

Amount of CO2 emissions

1,000

Secretariat and ISO Internal Audit and also some

68,005250.1

20,0004,000

similar complaint.

55,529

246.9

191.2

4,128

a n d re g u l a t i o n s i s re g u l a r l y m a d e b y t h e I S O

60,00075,86340,0007,000

measures for preventing recurrence, we received no80,00078,256

0.050

1,000

CO2 Emissions（t-CO2）

Confirmation of compliance with environmental laws

263.2

Target for FY2014

8,000

Compliance with Legal Regulations and Pollution Prevention

30.0
14,000100,000（kℓ）

We promote reduction ofwaste oil, waste plastics
and woodchips.

Amount of PRTR Law target substances per
hundred million JPY actual production（kg/hundred million yen）
400.0

0.200

5,000

0.125

○

PRTR Law target substances
PRTR Law target substances（kg）

120,000

4,000

Reduction ofenergy input

Amount of water resource input

Total energy input●Chemical Substances
PRTR Law target substances:4.5t●Production
Processing
Coating
Assembly

Output●Emissions in Air
CO2

6,055t-CO2●WasteIndustrial waste:
General waste:
Valuable waste:

265t
19t
110t

●Chemical Substances(PRTR Law target substances)
Toluene:
2.4t
Xylene:0.6t
Other:
1.5t

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Environmental Consideration in Products
Environmentally-Friendly Products
We strive for production of products that reduce environmental loads, considering lifecycle in order to realize asustainable society.

FOUP Opener, KWF Series

Wafer Vacuum Transport Robot, AR-Wn VD SeriesThis is a device too open and close FOUPFOU of a container
containing wafers in the semiconductor manufacturing
process.
By reducing the number of components, the productwas made lighter than the previous model by 15%. It has
an excellent power saving capacity and by removing thebattery for data backup, it improved the reliability ofstorage, using magnetic memory and also contributes toeasier maintenance and reduction of waste.

T h i s i s a ro b o t f o r w a f e r t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n t h esemiconductor production process.
Reducing magnetic fluid, waste was reduced by about
65% from the previous model.
In addition to robots, a battery for data backup isremoved from the controller, which contributes to easier
maintenance and reduction of waste.

Manufacturing contributing to environmental protection
Seiji Matsuda, Tetsuya Sakai : Business Headquarters, Equipment Business Div.
We faced many problems in development, but we coped withproblems in cooperation with the manufacturing department andmanufacturers from the prototype production stage and by
maintaining close communications with customers. For chemical
substances contained in products, which have been a problem inrecent years, awareness and the ability of each designer are
required for response. We will continue to make efforts to

Photo below:
Development Designer
Seiji Matsuda (Left)
Tetsuya Sakai (Right)

manufacture environmentally-friendly products in order tocontribute to global environmental protection to the extent possible.

Response to Management of Chemical Substances Contained in Products
In order to respond to chemical substance relatedof chemical substances contained in our products,

laws and regulations in Japan and overseas, includingwhich was established in FY2011. In order to conduct（*1）

and REACH Regulations

thorough management of chemical substances（*2）, we promote strengthened management ofcontained in products in supply chains, we will

chemical substances contained in our products. In

continue to strengthen our systems and operations.

FY2012, we made a response to the standards of*1 RoHS Directive: Regulations of hazardous materials of EU*2 REACH Regulations: Chemical substance management

European RoHS Directive

customers based on the procedures for management

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Corporate GovernanceCompliance, Corporate Ethics

Basic StanceCompliance Charter

Hirata Corporation, as a company which targets on the global marketplace, has promoted sound and effective
operation action focusing on corporate governance in order to discharge its social responsibilities. Hirata is thus
working to enhance compliance system, improve corporate value and strengthen business competitive edge. As
companies are placed in roles of publicness, public benefit, and sociality, Hirata believes that the maintenance ofgood relations with all stakeholders will lead to the longer-term improvement of shareholder value.

Fundamental Principles
Because of our "global" nature, we at Hirata Corporation as well as each of our Group companies abide by a set of
established rules we call our "Code of Conduct" and strive for total compliance to it in order to effectuate commercial
endeavors that are both fair and transparent always in accordance with legal statutes both domestically and abroad
along with societal norms and in-house regulations.

Code of Conduct

Corporate Governance Framework
Appointment／Dismissal

General Meeting of Shareholders
Appointment／Dismissal

1. Abiding by legal statutes and regulations
We at Hirata shall always abide by relevant laws and internal regulations whenever engaging in business activities, always
compliant with social logic.

Appointment／Dismissal

Board of directors
Audit

President

ReportBoard of Company auditors

Directors
Indication

ReportAdvice／SupervisionCorporate
lawyers
and others

Appointment／Dismissal

Collaboration／Cooperation

Collaboration／Cooperation

Audit
Audit

Internal audit Dept.
Supervison

ReportCollaboration／Cooperation

Audit

Executive officers
Directors and Executive officers

Based on our business principles, we at Hirata are fully aware of our mission and role as a corporate entity with respect toour valued customers, shareholders, business partners, employees as well as the members of our local community and, inorder to make a contribution to society at large, the following Code of Conduct is applied to all employees of every
company in the Hirata Group with every single employee having the responsibility of maintaining and improving upon them.

Independent
publicAccounting
Firm

Executive officers

Operational Dept.／Administration Dept.

Hirata Corporation has built up a corporate

and receives advice on proper accounting methods

governance system through its board of directors, its

upon consultation on important accounting matters as

supreme decision-making authority, and the board ofneeded. For important matters of compliance, theauditors, which audits the appropriateness of theCompany consults with legal advisers as appropriate

status of execution of duties by directors and also by

to receive useful advice. Further, the Company has

the following institutions. The Internal Audit

introduced a Management Meeting and Executive

Department, which was established as a department

Officer System. Executive officers execute business indirectly reporting to the President, conducts audits ofeach field promptly and precisely and participate in

the Business and Administration Divisions indeliberations of important matters concer ningcollaboration and cooperation with auditors.

execution of business at the Management Meeting to

Hirata Corporation has accounting audits performed

enhance corporate governance.

2. Engaging in fair and just business
We at Hirata, as a company that develops and provides optimal products and systems that benefit society, shall prioritize
customer satisfaction and work to build fair, just and transparent relations with business partners.
3. Disclosure of corporate information
We at Hirata shall disclose information on the management of our company as well as on the condition of our activities toshareholders and investors at the suitable time and in an appropriate and fair method always in accordance with relevantlaws and statutes.
We shall take all the proper precautions whenever handling non-disclosed corporate information (insider information)
making sure there is no profit-sharing or favors bestowed to individuals involved in the transaction of equity and othersecurities based on this information or to other parties.
4. Proper management and utilization of corporate assets
We at Hirata shall manage our company's tangible and non-tangible assets in accordance with internal regulations andnever for personal gain or in ways contrary to corporate objectives.
5. Contribution to society
We at Hirata, as a good corporate citizen, shall place our energy in protecting the environment, reusing natural resourcesand developing the local community with the hope of entrenching ourselves deeply within the community.
We are against antisocial movements and organizations that threaten the order and security of the citizenry and vow
never to associate with them.
6. Respecting the individual
We at Hirata shall strive to respect the rights, privacy, character and individuality of each and every single individual andmake for a happy workplace for all.
7. Controlling confidential information
We at Hirata are devoted to the strict management of not only our valued customers' personal information but also ourown secret corporate information and employees' confidential data, which we vow never to illegally or unfairly disclose orleak either during their employment or after their departure from this company.
8. Duty of practice and accountability
We at Hirata shall promptly report any and all infractions to this Code of Conduct in the event of their detection during thecourse of the execution of business in accordance to the same. Should such a report be issued, the employee or
employees in question shall be protected from liability.

under an audit engagement with an audit corporation

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Risk Management
Export Control

BCP（Business Continuity Plan）

In the global community, the importance of security“Regulations for Security Export Controls” for the

To avoid unanticipated disasters and problems from

Confirmation of safety of employees in case of

trade controls has been increasing against the

purpose of compliance with laws including the Foreign

hindering uninterrupted business operation, we

disasters is a top priority item in the efforts of BCP.

backdrop of global threats (terrorism and development

Exchange Law and proper export controls in order toconsider all possible risks in advance, and take

Hirata Corporation has introduced an external systemof nuclear weapons, etc.). Hirata Corporation, as acontribute to maintaining global peace and safety andprevention, protection and reduction measures intoof confirming safety in order to confirm safety quickly

member of the global community, established thehas built up a security export control system.

consideration to ensure continued business operation,and efficiently.

giving our customers piece of mind against risks while

With the above system, mail can be sent to confirm

ensuring that business returns to normal within thesafety from the outside or remote areas and totals canshortest time possible after a disaster.

be confirmed. We regularly send test emails as drills
for employees to respond quickly.

Compliance Education
Hirata Corporation provides various opportunities forplan and education and training records are retained・In the unlikely event that our company itself is theemployee education in order to thoroughly comply

by each person. If any matter of concern about

victim of a disaster, we make re-establishment of ourwith related laws in Japan and overseas, various

compliance occurred, we provide the related persons

business a priority to ensure that we are there to

regulations of the Company and any other norms

with education and training as needed to improvemeet the needs of our customers and/or strickensocially required for compliance. In addition toawareness about compliance and prevent recurrence.

areas that require assistance.

providing basic education on the necessity of・In advance of any possible phenomena (disasters,

compliance and the concept to all employees, theunanticipated problems), we implement precautions

Company established programs by managerial ladderand restoration plans taking into account any

and department on such subjects as the Subcontract

possible risks which may exert a large effect on core

L a w, c o r r u p t i o n p r e v e n t i o n , e x p o r t c o n t r o l ,business operations, as well as continually practiceconfidential management, prevention of insider

disaster prevention and BCP training.

trading, labor management, occupational safety and・During normal hours, we provide training for ourenvironmental protection, etc., based on amendment

employees, implementing a clearly defined plan ofof laws and systems of the Company.

action for emergencies and disasters.

Such education is part of the ability development

Occurrence of emergency

Initial response, BCP operations
Establishment a task force, Confirm conditions of damage and personnel’s safety
From the day ofoccurrence

From a few days
to a Few months
after occurrence

Contact customers, suppliers andall persons concerned
Draft a policy for continued operation ofcore business, establish the system

Activities tocontribute to
the affected
region／area

Support clients and Support employees and Handle financial
partner companies
business resources
liabilities
Adjust andrestore the deals

Administer emergency aid
and restoration

Ensure, pay andfinance a working capital

Restoration, and reconstruction

Scene of the Subcontract Law Education activity

Helpline

Information Security

Hirata Corporation established an external reporting“Hirata Helpline” has a principle of anonymous■Roles and Functions of Information Security Committee

kept and access is restricted and installation ofcontact (Hirata Helpline) in May 2008 under the “Codereporting and a whistle-blower shall not face retaliation

Hirata Corporation has prepared information

dangerous software such as file sharing software isof Conduct” for employees to report problems which

due to whistleblowing. The content of a report andsecurity management regulations to protect suchmight violate laws and internal regulations and toi n v e s t i g a t i o n re s u l t s s h a l l b e re p o r t e d t o t h e

information assets as information and information

・Passwords used for individual authentication are

address with the potential risks which violate laws andCompliance Committee.

devices from threats, including leakage and damage

required to be changed regularly and the notice ofand conducts business activities safely and ischanges is sent to individuals whose date of change

addressing prevention of leakage of confidential

is near.

internal regulations as early as possible.

matters by building up a management systemprohibited.

・A backup file server is located outside of the main

centering on the Information Security Committee.

bases of Hirata Corporation to avoid loss of material■Major Examples of Management of Information Security

data in case of disasters, including earthquakes, etc.

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