RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
5-34-7 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8385, Japan
Tel: +81-(3) 5441-6661 Fax: +81-(3) 5441-6668
URL: http://www.riso.co.jp/english/

Sustainability
Report2012

About the Cover
Seed: Konara (Quercus serrata)
This year’s cover continues on last year’s theme of seeds as asymbol of a recycle-based society. The illustration is of anacorn from the konara (Quercus serrata) tree. The konara is a
deciduous tree of the Fagaceae (beech) family and grows inforests throughout Japan. Since ancient times, the konara has
been vital to humans: used as charcoal, for growing shiitake
mushrooms, to make furniture, and to produce starch forfood for rural people. We feel it symbolizes the beauty andwonder of nature.
Norito Shinmura

Front Story

Editorial Policy

CONTENTSThe Quest for “RISO”
Our Name Means “Ideals”

In September 1946, a 22-year-old man erected the “RISO” company sign with nothing morein his possession than a single mimeograph machine. This young man was RISO founder
Noboru Hayama. With Japan in chaos and people struggling to feed themselves, Hayama
began business determined to achieve his ideals, or “riso” in Japanese. “People should notlose their ideals because then there would be no future for Japan as a nation. Thus, we must
always pursue our ideals to ensure the future.” Ever since, based on its development
philosophy to “Create fundamentally unique products,” RISO has continued to come out

11 Corporate Activities

Printed and Website Versions of Report

21

With Customers

22

With Suppliers

23With Shareholders and Investors

24

With Local Communities

Website25

With Employees

In addition to the content of the printed
version (this booklet), the website
contains detailed information in theform of a Data Book (Japanese only).

27 Management

This report comprises a printed version
and a website.

High

Level of importanceto RISO

with products that make printing more user-friendly and convenient.

Since the issue of our first Environmental Report in 2004, RISO
has published regular reports on its environmental protection
activities. As part of a larger initiative to communicate in aneasy-to-understand manner how the Company’s
relationships with the environment and society are reflected
in its management, the title was changed to Sustainability
Report in 2006. To give readers learning about the Company
for the first time an overview of our activities, in this year’s
report we have added a new section, "RISO Products" (Page9) that both streamline printing and reduce the environmental
burden. It provides a simple summary of features and areas ofuse of our major products. This year’s report also introduces
environmental protection activities in terms of the flow ofcorporate operations such as development, production, andlogistics. We have strived to keep the content simple, in partby summarizing calendar-year data related to topics such as
CO2 emissions and recycling in the “Facts” section in thesecond half of the report. For more detailed data, see theData Book (Japanese only) section of the website(http://www.riso.co.jp/). As with past reports, color universal
design standards were incorporated into the production of
the report to ensure readability and comprehensibility.

Printed Version
The content of the printed version(this booklet) is aimed at all of RISO’s
stakeholders.

A

B

Corporate Data (as of March 31, 2012)

Milestones in RISO’s Environmental Protection Activities

Corporate name

RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION

1992

Established

September 2, 1946

Established Environmental Committee.
Commenced ink bottle collection and thermal recycling.

Incorporated

January 25, 1955

1998

Established Recycle Center.

Scope

2000

Tsukuba Works obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Head office

5-34-7 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8385,
Japan

2001

Launched RISO SOYINK.

2004

RISO published its first Environmental Report.

Paid-in capital¥14,114 million

2005

Financial results(consolidated basis)

Net sales: ¥74,847 million
Net income: ¥2,886 million(Fiscal year ended March 31, 2012)

RISO RZ series digital duplicators obtained the Eco Markenvironmental label.

2006

Obtained company-wide single registration of
ISO 14001 certification at domestic business sites.
RISO Group Environmental Objectives andTargets established.

This report covers all Japanese domestic worksites and sales
facilities of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION and RISO
OKINAWA CORPORATION.
For overseas operations, this report covers environmental
burden data at manufacturing worksites of the RISO Group, as
well as certain power, fuel (including Company-owned vehiclefuel), and water consumption at non-manufacturing worksites.

Number of employees

3,237 (RISO Group)

Subsidiaries

24 companies (domestic: 2; overseas: 22)

2008

2010

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ORPHIS X Series (Japanese equivalent of the ComColor
series) obtained the Eco Mark environmental label.
Achieved conformance to International Energy Star.
Registered as compliant with Law on Promoting
Green Purchasing.
RISO published its first Environmental Report in English.
RISOGRAPH SD series (Japanese models) obtained the Eco
Mark environmental label.
Achieved conformance to International Energy Star.
Registered as compliant with Law on Promoting
Green Purchasing.

Level of importanceto stakeholders

High

Note: Detailed information about the report’s scope can be found in the “Facts” section.

Period Covered
This report covers fiscal 2012 (the fiscal year from April 1, 2011
to March 31, 2012).
Note: Certain initiatives that fall outside this period have also been included inthis report.

Japanese Publication Date
August 20123

Message from the President

4

RISO’s Environmental Policy

5

Corporate Profile(1) RISO’s History(2) Global Expansion(3) Approach to Environmental Protection

9

RISO Products
Environmental Protection through11

Planning, Development, and Design

13

Procurement and Production

15

Logistics

17

Sales, Service, and Communication

19

Collecting, Reusing, and Recycling

21 Engagement with Society

27Management Structures

29

Environmental Management

31 Facts
31

Overview of Environmental Burden

33

Environmental Burden at Overseas Worksites

34

Environmental and Social Data

35

Environmental Accounting

36

Facts and Figures

37

Third-Party Evaluation

38

Worldwide Facilities

Note: RISO plans to issue its next report in July 2013.

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Message from the President

RISO’s Environmental Policy

Guided by the RISO Environmental Charter, which emphasizes

RISO has established the RISO Environmental Charter and the RISO Environmental Protection Principles asclear statements of the Company’s stance on environmental initiatives.
These declarations serve to guide our companywide environmental protection program.

contributing to global environmental protection and ensuring asound environment for the next generation, RISO strives to reduce
the environmental burden associated with its operations.
In the course of our operations as a manufacturer, including
the development, production, and sale of products, as well as inour customers’ use of our products, we consume natural resourcesand generate waste. We believe that it is our responsibility torecognize this fact, and to create and continue to supply ourcustomers with products and services that improve convenience
while reducing the environmental burden.
Going forward, as a development-driven company we willcontinue to create environment-friendly products by refining
technologies that streamline printing, while at the same time
reducing the environmental burden of these operations.

RISO Environmental Charter
RISO resolutely acknowledges its membership in the global community, while following a basic philosophy ofcontributing to society through the development of excellent products. RISO endeavors to contribute to
global environmental protection in order to bestow a fair and sound environment to coming generations.

RISO Environmental Protection Principles
1. Development of Environment-Friendly Products
When developing and designing products, we create and execute development policies that reduce the total
environmental burden by considering the influence that respective product life stages have on theenvironment in the manufacturing, logistics, use, recycling and disposal phases.

2. Resource and Energy Saving
We investigate the influence exerted on the environment by our business activities and try to save resourcesand energy to reduce environmental burdens.

3. Local Environmental Protection
We observe local environmental regulations and investigate possible risks of contamination to prevent suchoccurrence in the case of an emergency, such as leakage.

4. Global Arrangements

This report outlines our environmental initiatives, ourrelationships with customers and other stakeholders, and ourcompliance and corporate governance frameworks, the very
bedrock on which all the structures of our corporate activities arebuilt. As always, we appreciate you taking the time to read throughthis report and invite your candid thoughts on its content.

We also consider our influence on overseas local communities and environments when operating or exporting
products, and we try to respond to the requests of local communities as faithfully as possible.

5. Continual Improvement
We maintain a dynamic organization and system to establish environmental objectives and targets and always
work to improve such systems.

6. Environmental Education and Information Disclosure
We educate our employees and carry out publicity activities appropriately, in accordance with the “RISO
Environmental Charter” and the principles detailed above, to help employees deepen their insight onenvironmental issues.
We also disclose information on environmental issues without hesitation and work on further reducing
environmental burdens in cooperation with other community members.

August 2012

Akira Hayama
President and C.E.O.
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION

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Established on August 28, 1998
Revised on April 1, 2007

Akira Hayama
President and C.E.O.

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Corporate Profile

1

Corporate Profile

RISO’s History

Our History is Our Philosophy:“Create Fundamentally Unique Products”

In theUnited States

Originally developed only for in-house use, RISO’s emulsion ink
garnered a superb reputation, prompting the Company tobuild a new ink production plant to produce ink for sale. By
producing and sourcing ink on its own, RISO was on the path tobecoming a manufacturer of printing equipment.

RISO fosters expressiveness and high-speed,
economical, and effective communication inbusiness and education through its two-colorand full color printing solutions.

1984

2003

Printing Robot
Full-Auto Duplicator
RISOGRAPH 007
Released

High-Speed
Color PrinterRISO HC5000 Released

A printer with theease-of-operation of a copier, thisfirst-of-its-kind integrated
printing system allowed anyone
to easily print high volumes athigh speeds.
1970s

Maximizing
Cost Performance

Expression through Printing

First in JapanRISO Released Emulsion Ink

1960s

Bringing Value to People Worldwide
In Europe

1954

1950s

2

Global Expansion

1980s

1990s

The ComColor series offers high-speed
printing in a range of fields, including
stationery for large-volume public utility
bills, a multitude of different kinds ofledger sheets, and even sheet-fed
printing—all at a low running cost.

RISO aimed to give the ultimate inspeed, economy, and convenience
when it introduced RISO HC5000
high-speed color printers. The HC5000
is the ideal color printing solution.

2000s

1977

Personal Card PrinterPrint GOCCO Released

In China

The Print GOCCO was born of thedesire to develop home-use printing
equipment. Countless consumers
loved this product because it allowed
them to easily create colorful
greeting and invitation cards.

All Kinds of Paper Needs
A variety of paper types can befound around the world. RISO
products offer consistent printing
solutions for all kinds of paper.

From mimeographing to printing equipment manufacturer,
RISO’s relentless development quest led it to blaze new trails in the field of printing.

Printing is a vital medium of information.
RISO fosters communication among people around the globe.

“Create Fundamentally Unique Products.” This development philosophy, passed down throughsuccessive generations at RISO, is embodied in ”RISO INK”, Japan’s first emulsion ink. Before RISO
developed this emulsion ink, printing ink had to be imported and supply was unreliable. RISO
believed that the only way to ensure stable supplies of ink was to make it ourselves. As foolhardy
as this idea seemed, after a year and a half of trial and error, RISO succeeded in developing thefirst made-in-Japan emulsion ink. This exemplifies how RISO’s relentless quest for development
gives birth to unique products.

In January 1986, RISO established its first overseas subsidiary, RISO INC., in Massachusetts in the
United States. Today, the RISO Group operates 22 overseas subsidiaries throughout Europe, Asia,
Africa, and beyond and ships to a faithful customer base in more than 180 countries and regions.

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Approach to Environmental Protection

Improving Convenience
while Reducing the Environmental Burden

Developing products that streamline printing operations while
reducing the environmental burden throughout the entire lifecycle.
Faster, easier, and more economical, as well as environment-friendly—printing
needs are growing increasingly advanced and diverse. By developing products thatmeet these needs, RISO is helping people streamline their printing operations.

Resources, energy
Electricity

Metal

Fuel

Paper resources

Plastic

Reducing the Environmental Burden

I N

Improving Convenience

Promoting Energy Efficiency
FasterCollecting,Reusing,
and Recycling

Faster printing speed means greater work
efficiency. This is a big help for the
fast-paced world of business, as well as
many other printing needs.

CO2

Planning,
Development,
and Design

Collecting and Recycling

RISO’s Prod uct Lifecycle
Easier
You hardly have to be a printing expert toenjoy the ease and beauty provided by
the automation and advanced features of
RISO products.

Based on our belief that used products do
not constitute waste, but rather are avaluable resource, we work to collect andrecycle used digital duplicators, high-speed
color printers, and other products.

Procurement
andProductionUse

We develop products that consume lessenergy at the manufacturing and logistics
stages, as well as during use by customers.

Consuming Less
ComColor Series ofHigh-Speed Color Printers

The effective use of resources in ourbusiness activities means we use fewer
resources overall.

RISO Digital Duplicator

More Economical
We work to reduce printing costs so we canoffer you greater economy in a printer.

Sales, Service

Managing Hazardous Chemicals

Logistics

We keep a strict watch on the hazard levels ofchemicals, and we have management
standards to do so. This allows for safe andproper use, storage, and disposal.

At school
At thesupermarket

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At city hall

SectionAt the office

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RISO Products

TOPICS

More Convenient and Environment-Friendly
ComColor and RISO Digital Duplicators
Revolutionize Printing Work

ComColor Seriesof High-Speed
Color Printers

RISO Hybrid Print System

What’s a RISO Digital Duplicator?
A RISO digital duplicator is a printer. Unlike a copier,it can print with minimal electricity.
A RISO digital duplicator uses the stencil printing
method in which ink is forced through holes to print.
Unlike a copier, which applies toner page by page, a
RISO digital duplicator can carry out large print jobs
using very little electricity.

Reduced Printing Cost andCO2 Emissions

Printing

MasterPrint drum
Ink roller

Paper

Press roller

Stencil Printing Method

By combining the RISO digital duplicator, which
offers lower cost per page the more you print, with
the Prioa*1, a printer offering 1-yen-per-page
printing, the system allows
the user to select the RISO
digital duplicator for large
print jobs, and the Prioa forsmall print jobs. By printing
jobs in the most efficient
way depending on thenumber of pages, thissystem offers printing costs
RISO Hybrid Print Systemof 1 yen per page or less*2.
Cost per page

RISO Digital Duplicator
Prioa

RISO Digital
Duplicator

1 yen

The ComColor Series can be used instead of using multiple
copiers and printers. Its advanced functions and low
running costs reduce printing expenses and CO2 emissions.

0 yen

Stays at 1-yen orless per pageNo. of pages*1 Marketed only Japan.
*2 For Prioa: A4 paper, 5% ink coverage, not including paper

cost. For RISO digital duplicator: A4 paper, 10% ink
coverage, single master, not including paper cost.

Monochrome Color printer Monochromecopierlaser printer

Down
Printing cost
Printer management cost

GOCCOPRO 100

All-in-one
ComColor

This digital screen maker
offers low-cost, speedy mastermaking in a compact package.
It’s also easy to operate. By
using it with the RISO Digital
Screen Master, screen ink, orother accessories, you canprint on a variety of materials
including cloth, plastic, wood,
paper, and metal.

Printer costs
Using one ComColor instead of multiple machines
reduces CO2 emissions, electricity consumption,
consumables, and management cost.

Electricity bill

Streamlined Work,Greater Energy Efficiency
With a maximum printing speed of 150 ppm, users canspend less time printing even large color 1,000-page jobs on
A4 paper. Less time printing means more streamlined work
processes and greater energy efficiency.

Multiple Prints and Low Running Cost
A RISO digital duplicator
prints from a master. So themore prints that are madefrom a single master, thelower the cost of each page.
The more prints, the more
economical it is.

1,000 pages

Cost per page

30 pages

50 pages 100 pages

No. of pages

Printer use time (for 1,000-page A4 color pages)
Note: Compared to conventional
office color printer (40 ppm)

Approx.
25 min.

Approx.
6 min. 30 sec.

ComColor 9050

Conventional color printerEnergy Efficient even When not in Use

Sleep Mode

250 W or lessUsing sleep mode dramaticallyreduces the power consumed when
the product is not being used.

Standby mode
power consumption
Approx.

1/5 thEasy Operation and Shorter
Printing Time

Consumables
Ink

As easy to operate as a copier, a RISO digital duplicator requires no time
to place paper or wait for copies to dry, and it offers double-sided andtwo-color printing. All this adds up to streamlined printing.

RISO has a range of inks such as RISO SOYINK, madewith plant-based soy oil, or the eco-certified RISO X
Ink (Japanese equivalent of the ComColor Ink).

Double-Sided Printing Process
Single-color digital printerFirst page
mastermakingFirst page
print

Complete
DryingPaper
replacement

Black

Second page Second page
masterprint
makingSecond page

45 W or less

RISO MD6650W* Digital Duplicator

Sleep modeFirst drum
Second drum
master making master making* Marketed only in Japan.

Red

Color drum replacement

First page

Standby mode

GOCCOPRO 100

500 pages

Double-sided
printing

Complete
Just one operationfor easy printing

RISO SOYINKRISO X Ink

Eco Paper*
RISO offers a range of
paper, including types
compliant with Japan’s
Law on Promoting
Green Purchasing.
* Marketed only in Japan.

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Eco Paper

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Minimal Environmental Burden, from Customer Use to Product Disposal

Element Development Stage
Planning

Stage targets forenvironmental
considerations:

Mass-Production Design Stage• Energy saving

Design &Development
Pre-Production Stage
Manufacturing• Reuse, recycling• Resource saving• Disposal, etc.

Mass-Production Stage

Release of New ProductSleep mode

Time

Reduction of Hazardous
Chemical Substances

Hexavalent
Lead-free solder
chromium-free plate

Environmental Label Certification

Eco Mark
Program*1

International EnergyStar Program*2

reduced environmental burden throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Star Program, an energy-efficiency standard for office equipment.

RISO MV Series Earns Certification Under China’s Ten
Circle Environmental Labeling Program

Like its made-in-Japan products, RISO KAGAKU
strives to have products it manufactures andsells outside Japan earn environmental labels.
One example is Ten Circle*, an environmental labeling program in China. RISO KAGAKU’s
XUE YIN BAO and the RISO RV9790C werecertified for this program in 2010, followed by
the RISO MV Series in 2011.
*Ten Circle: An environmental labeling program
established by the Chinese government in 1993. It is run
and managed by the China Environmental United
Certification Center of the State Environmental Protection
Administration. To earn certification, a product must meetstandards established across the full range of life cycle
stages, including manufacture, use, collection, and reuse,
and the manufacturer must undergo a series of regularon-site plant inspections.

Facts

Development Design Stage

Standbymode

Recycled materials Material labelingused for the master for separation ofresin parts
ejection box

Management

Environment-Friendly Implementation Process

Operation*2 An environmental label on products that meet the criteria of the International Energy

TOPICS

Development follows our original new productimplementation process to ensure reliable on-time
manufacture and sales of products to meet customer
requirements for performance, safety, andenvironmental friendliness.
The implementation process comprises five stages to
product release, each with stage targets covering standards
and key deliverables. Only products that meet the standards
and deliverables criteria for each stage target go on to thenext, and any issues found are dealt with at each stage. This
ensures steady and reliable product development.
Since only products that get through the assessment
process make it to market, our customers can be assured of
consistently reliable printing.

Electricity Consumption*1 An eco-label on products that are certified as environment-friendly because of their

Applying our development philosophy of “Create Fundamentally Unique Products,” RISO is working todevelop products that help innovate printing work. We have developed systems to ensure we consider
the environmental impact of our products right from the start of the development and design process.

Only Products Certified at All stages Make it to Market

Reducing electricity consumption
with sleep mode

Engagement with Society

Create Fundamentally Unique Products
in an Environment-Friendly Way

Designed for Recycling

Environmental Protection

R&D Technology Center

Energy Saving

Electricity consumption

Planning, Development, and Design

Duplicators meet a range of print needs in offices,stores, schools, and elsewhere. To operate, duplicators
consume electricity, paper, ink, and other resources, so
we develop products with a keen consideration for
the environment—the need for the product to saveenergy and resources during operation. We also
design products to be reused and recycled at the endof their service life. This ensures maximum use ofresources and minimal garbage in the environment.
The various design and development
departments of RISO also boost product developmentby sharing all relevant information related to parts
materials, control circuit power consumption, andchemical substances used in products, as well as
environment-related laws and regulations indifferent countries.

RISO MV9790C

Certification for China’s Ten Circle
environmental labeling program

Note: When proceeding to the next stage, a stage transition assessment
board meeting is held.

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Environmental Protection through Corporate Activities
See the following pages for more details.

• Input/Output by Operational Process (Page 32)• Input/Output at Overseas Production Bases (Page 33)• Water Consumption (Data book on website*)• Specific Final Waste Disposal Rates for Industrial andGeneral Waste (Data book on website*)*Japanese only

Environment-Friendly Products, Made with Minimal Environmental Burden

Engagement with Society

Procurement and Production

Environmental Protection

Unless all of the parts and units that make up a printer are environment
friendly, then the product can’t be called “green.” We scrutinize every
product part, no matter how small, to ensure that it contains as much
recyclable material and as little hazardous substance as possible.
At RISO’s three production sites in Japan, the Tsukuba Works,
Kasumigaura Works, and Ube Works, the Company is eliminating every facetof wasted energy and resources by installing highly energy-efficientequipment, lighting, and air conditioning.

Tsukuba Plant

High Quality, Thorough Manufacturing,
Nothing Wasted
Energy-efficient heat exchanger

Management

To ensure customers can use our products with confidence and peace of mind, RISO procures environmentfriendly parts and raw materials, and bases the manufacturing process on rigorous quality control.
We also work to save resources and energy by using a streamlined production system.

Manufacturing on Demand
On-Demand Production System: How it Works
Sales forecasts

Logistics
lead-timeInventory level

Production plan
Hardware production plants

Consumables production plant

Production schedule

Production schedule

Parts procurement coordination

Raw material
procurement coordination

Inventory level
Customers

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TOPICS

Plant production
capacity

Efficient productionof products andvolume customers
demandProduction Line for ComColor Series Completed at Tsukuba Plant
Facts

Over the years, we have passed on a manufacturing
tradition that consists of precise production ofhigh-quality products and reliable delivery tocustomers. This is the RISO manufacturing spirit.
By making high-quality products according tocustomer needs, and in a time- and resource-saving
manner, we carry out effective manufacturing that iscustomer- and environment-friendly.
Making the most of our integrated, in-housemanufacturing facilities for making everything fromprinters to consumables such as ink and masters,
RISO will continue to make its production systemincreasingly effective and efficient.

In August 2011, RISO completed the production
line for the ComColor Series of high-speed color
printers at the Tsukuba Plant. Equipped with aclean room, this production line carries out
manufacturing of highly precise and accurate
inkjet systems.
Under its motto of quality first, RISO willcontinue to offer a stable supply of productsthat customers can use with confidence.
ComColor production line at the Tsukuba Plant

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Environmental Protection through Corporate Activities
See the following pages for more details.

• Breakdown of Contracted Transport Volume andModal Shift Rate in Japanese Domestic Operation(Page 34)
• Utilization Rate of Returnable Racks and Reduction in
Use of Disposable Packaging (Page 34)• Breakdown of CO2 Emissions from Contracted
Transport (Data book on website*)• Fuel Consumption (Diesel) and Cumulative CO2
Reductions from Consolidated Transport (Data bookon website*)*Japanese only

Reducing the Environmental Burden during Logistics
Environmental Protection

We are doing everything possible to streamline logistics and eliminate wasted time andresources so that we can reduce CO2 emissions and thus our environmental impact.
In Japan, we are reducing the use of disposable packaging materials such as
cardboard and styrofoam by using returnable racks and metal racks when shipping
products. In China, we have increased the loading rate, reduced transport energy, anddecreased waste by shrinking packaging for digital duplicators.

Engagement with Society

Logistics

Tsukuba Distribution Center

Delivering Products to Customers in a
Reliable and Environment-Friendly Manner
Shipping with returnable racks

Collected returnable racks

Management

Besides offering reliable product delivery to customers, RISO reduces the environmental burden during
product transport through streamlined logistics and energy- and resource-saving measures.

Streamlining and Systematizing Logistics
Consolidated Transport: How it Works
Various
manufacturers’
products

RISO

Company A

Company B

TOPICS

Switching to LED Lighting in the Logistics Warehouse

Consolidating and sorting base

Consolidated
transport zone

RISO
Company A
Company B

Secondary transport base

RISO

Company A

Company B

Facts

Logistics must be streamlined and systematized if products are to
be delivered to customers on schedule. RISO works to optimize
logistics by linking various means of transport throughout Japanand around the world.
We carry out consolidated transport* with a number of othercompanies to improve load efficiency and optimize deliveries andthus reduce fuel consumption. In our plants and sales networks
outside of Japan as well, we are using supply chain management
to ensure smooth logistics in which inventory is maintained at the
optimal level. This helps eliminate distribution delays, as well as theneed for emergency air shipments, and the result is lower costs
and a lower environmental burden.
We also work to streamline transport and procurement at
plants by having trucks make regularly scheduled rounds at nearby
suppliers to pick up parts and raw materials while at the same time
returning empty boxes.

In December 2011, the Tsukuba Distribution Center switched
its interior lighting to LED, which uses far less electricity than
mercury lamps. Mercury lamps take time to become brightafter being switched on, so they need to be on all the time
during plant operation. But with LED lighting, power
consumption is lower due to the difference in the light source,
and lights only need to be on where and when they areneeded. This means reduced power consumption.

Customers
LED lighting*Only in Japan.

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Speedy, Environment-Friendly Sales and Service

Environmental Protection

The RISO Contact Center* manages the locations of all maintenance and service
engineers so that they can be dispatched as quickly as possible and customers haveto wait for as short a time as possible.
We have also introduced hybrids and power-assisted bicycles so that sales
and service calls can be conducted with minimal environmental impact.
*Located in Japan. Offering service for Japanese customers.

Engagement with Society

Sales, Service, and Communication

Head office showroom

Valuing Customer Communication
Hybrids used for sales and service callsManagement

In addition to pursuing sales and service activities to deepen communication with customers, RISO is
working to enhance its ability to propose solutions that meet customer needs.
We are also striving to better earn customers’ trust through the appropriate disclosure of
product information.

A Focus on Close Communication with Customers

TOPICSInternational Graphic Arts Show 2011 in Tokyo

Developing New Products and Expanding the Scope of Materials
in Response to the Needs of Customers and Society
Facts

Our sales departments introduce products and make proposals to
empower more customers to streamline their printing operations.
We are working aggressively to deepen communication withcustomers by actively visiting customers on a regular basis,
offering explanations of functionality at tradeshowsdemonstrating our products, and holding seminars so that we
can effectively recommend the best possible products that meetcustomers’ printing needs.
Our maintenance and service departments strive to provide
speedy repair and maintenance services that keep RISO products
in top shape and of maximum use to customers. And to improvetheir ability to provide these services, they boost their knowledge
and skills through group training, e-learning, and other education.

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake of March
2011, homes and businesses in Japan have beenrequired to save energy whenever possible. To help
in this effort, RISO has introduced a peak shift power
printing system that allows use of stored night-time
power during the daytime.
And with customers increasingly concerned
about energy efficiency, RISO offers LED lighting,which saves energy in the workplace.

LED lighting

Peak shift power printing system

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Environmental Protection through Corporate Activities
See the following pages for more details.

• Quantity of Used Products and Consumables

Collected*1 (Page 34)• Recycling*1 of Used Products (Page 34)• Specific Final Waste Disposal Rates for*2Industrial andGeneral Waste (Data book on website )*1 Conducted only in Japan.
*2 Japanese only

Recycling of Consumables

Flow of Recycling for Ink Bottles

Used empty
bottlesAccumulation

Flow of Recycling of Ink Cartridges

Thermal recycling
Recycled as alternativefuel for heavy oil
and coke

Center for Recycling

Material
separation
Customers

Collecting Used Products from Customers for
Recycling to Ensure that Nothing is Wasted
Based on our belief that used products are valuable resources in their own right, RISO actively andefficiently collects, reuses, and recycles used products.

Pelletizing
Processed into pellets

Paper exterior

Material recycling
Recycled as raw material
for paper making

Collection

Materials other thanpaper exterior
Cap parts

Engagement with Society

Collecting, Reusing, and Recycling

Bottle collection

Environmental Protection

In Japan, we aggressively collect and recycle ink bottles and cartridges.
Instead of disposing of consumables, we have a disposal contractor recycle
them using material recycling or thermal recycling.

Molding
Pellets made into
molded productsManagement

Re-used as part ofthe ink bottle

Thermal/chemical recycling
Recycled as alternative fuelfor heavy oil and coke, or as blast
furnace reducing agent

Treating Used Products as Valuable Resources
Flow of Recycling for Digital Duplicators
Parts manufacturerrem a l cy

Fuel

g

M

Ther

Non-reusable partsand components

clin*Conducted only in Japan.

Gold, copper,
aluminum,plastic, etc.

After being collected by our consumables collection
program, used ink bottles are processed into small pellets
and recycled as ink bottle parts. As well, a portion of thepellets is used to make shopping bags. These bags are usedas sales promotion items and communicate the message
that we should reduce the amount of waste we generate
while making the most efficient use possible of the Earth’s
precious resources and energy.

Front

Facts

Collected digital duplicators

Recycling Ink Bottles into Promotional Shopping Bags

rial recygCustomers

TOPICS
ate

clin

Recycled digital duplicators

Center for Recycling

We collect and reuse digital duplicators, which aredisassembled at our Center for Recycling andseparated into reusable parts and consumableparts.* Consumable parts are replaced with newparts, while reusable parts are inspected inaccordance with RISO’s quality assurance standards.
Parts that meet those standards are cleaned,
washed, and used again in products.

Back

Shopping bags made from recycled ink bottles
Disassembly

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Cleaning

Washing

Reassembly
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Engagement with Society

Engagement with Society

Basic Approach

Basic Approach

Under its customer-first policy, RISO is constantly improving on its ability to come out with products andservices that give customers confidence and satisfaction. Based on this policy, the development,
production, and sales departments work together to enhance quality from the customer’s perspective.

To help develop, manufacture, sell, and recycle environment-friendly products, RISO works inpartnership with suppliers to procure parts, raw materials, and other supplies with a low
environmental impact.

Sharing Customer Feedback Company-Wide to
Boost Quality

Customer Feedback: Respond to It, Use ItRISO Contact Center*

Quality Standards for Suppliers andProcured Items

Responding to the Discovery of
Non-Compliant Parts or Materials

We consider the quality of everyday operations to be an
important aspect of the quality that we provide customers.
In our effort to supply customers with the very best products
and services, we are working to develop mechanisms formeasuring and evaluating operational quality.

The RISO Contact Center provides a range of user
support including responding to customer inquiries,
taking and filling consumable orders, and responding torepair requests. By acting as the single window between
RISO and customers, the center ensures speedy andaccurate handling of orders and requests.
The RISO Contact Center also collects and analyzes
customer requests and opinions, with the results goingto relevant RISO departments. This shared information
helps reduce product-related problems and improve
product design.

The parts, raw materials, and auxiliary materials(adhesives, solder, paint, and other substances used in
production) that make up a RISO product must meetcertain standards. We require our suppliers not only tocomply with environment-related laws and regulations
and abide by RISO in-house rules for environmental
substances, but also to build and manage anenvironmental management system (EMS) in line withstandards such as ISO 14001.
And we help suppliers that do not have an EMS inplace earn EcoStage* certification so that our entire
supply chain is as green as possible.

In the event a part or material is found to be noncompliant, for example, because it contains a prohibited
substance, or if such a part or material is feared to havebeen delivered, we require suppliers to report the fact to
RISO immediately, prevent shipment of the item, andstrive to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
When we receive information about anon-compliant part or material from a supplier, we
immediately share the information inside the Company,
investigate the incident, and take necessary action. If a
product with compromised quality or safety has been
shipped to the market, we identify and implement amechanism for communicating the relevant facts tocustomers through our website and other media.
We also regularly inspect parts from our suppliers
using X-ray fluorescent analysis. None have ever beenfound to be non-compliant.

Planning
Element Development Stage
Development Design Stage*Located in Japan. Offering service for Japanese customers.

Design & Development
Mass-Production Design Stage
Pre-Production Stage

Customervoices

Product quality andsafety checks are
conducted at each of
the five stages through“planning,” “design anddevelopment,” and“manufacturing”
processes.

*EcoStage: A type of EMS. The EcoStage Institute in Japan provides EMS
assessments and certifications.

Engagement with SocietyWith Suppliers

Environmental Protection

With Customers

Management

Manufacturing
Mass-Production Stage

Product Safety
Checkup Committee
Final safety inspection isconducted prior to therelease of products.

Use
Customers

RISO Contact Center
Customer engineers

The level of customer
satisfaction with our
products is constantly
monitored in themarket, and issues andmeasures are discussed
in response to customer
comments and requests.

Publicizing Important Product Information
Through its website, RISO informs customers of productquality and safety concerns. In 2011, there were no suchconcerns that needed to be reported to customers.
In the case of a product quality or safety concern
arising, RISO reviews its management process and works
to prevent recurrence.
Our goal is to ensure that customers can use our
products with confidence and satisfaction.

Suppliers learn about the RISO KAGAKU Group Green
Procurement Standard

Inspection for chemicals contained in products

Facts•Inquiries•Consumable orders•Repair requests

Product Quality
Improvement Board

RISO Contact Center

RISO’s Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake

RISO Resumes Orders with Suppliers Hurt by the Earthquake
Feedback is obtained through customer engineers, who deal directly withcustomers, and the RISO Contact Center. This feedback is shared with thedevelopment and production departments to help improve products. Crucial
and urgent measures in response to customer feedback are finalized by the
Product Quality Improvement Board.

Web

Details are available in the “Notices” sectionof the RISO website.

During the period when we could not source certain parts or materials from some of those suppliers
affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, we used other suppliers to temporarily procure items
that we confirmed were of equal quality to those from our original suppliers. This allowed us to continue
supplying our customers with products and consumables.
Once our previous suppliers had gotten their business back up and running following the disaster, we
resumed sourcing from them.

http://www.riso.co.jp/c/english/notices/

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Engagement with Society

Engagement with SocietyWith Shareholders and Investors

With Local Communities

Basic Approach

Basic Approach

In addition to working to enhance communication with shareholders and investors, RISO has set downan Information Disclosure Policy to ensure that information is made available in a timely andappropriate manner.

By strengthening communication with local communities, RISO earns citizens’ trust and supports thegeneral public through its business activities.

Enhancing Communication

Disclosing Information in a Timely andAppropriate Manner

Cooperating with an Environmental Education
Program Focused on Printing

In line with its belief that timely, appropriate, andproactive information disclosure is an important
corporate responsibility, RISO discloses financial andstock information on its website by posting documents
such as financial results, conference materials, andbusiness reports for individual investors. The Company
also holds biannual conferences for analysts andinstitutional investors after the announcement of interim
and full-year results.

Since fiscal 2005, RISO has helped with an environmental
education program offered by Masugata JuniorHigh School. In fiscal 2012, we participated in anenvironmental education workshop held in December
at the school focusing on energy.
Under the theme of “experiencing eco-friendly
printing and learning printing in past and present,” theworkshop taught students about stencil printing andinitiatives to reduce the environmental burden of printing.
In addition, a hands-on session offered students theopportunity to experience the entire process from platemaking to printing a newspaper by using mimeographand RISO Digital Duplicator printing techniques.

In keeping with our basic earnings distribution policy of“allocating an appropriate portion of earnings as
dividends in line with business results, while retaining
the means to strengthen the corporate structure,” RISO
strives to maintain stable dividend payouts.

Engagement with Society

Maintaining Stable Dividend Payouts

Thanks to their high-speed performance, RISO digital
duplicators and the ComColor series are used to print
flash reports and extras at various sports and cultural
events that attract large numbers of spectators.
During 2011, RISO provided a ComColor to the fifth
Global Classrooms in Japan event, where it was lauded
for its ability to carry out fast, efficient printing of various
documents to be distributed during the event.
The RISO GOCCOPRO 100 Digital Screen Maker wasrecently used to make posters at a reconstructionthemed event in Tohoku, the area stricken by the March2011 earthquake and tsunami. The event was organized
by a group supporting employment opportunities foryoung people.

Environmental Protection

To enable shareholders to thoroughly examine agenda
items to be discussed at the general meeting ofshareholders, RISO sends out convocation letters at least
three weeks in advance, enabling the smooth executionof voting rights. In addition, we schedule shareholders’meetings outside of those concentrated days so thatthey do not conflict with the shareholders meetings ofother companies to enable more shareholders to attend.
We also give priority to the convenience of shareholders
when we select the location for the meeting.
For shareholders’ meetings, RISO preparesvisually effective materials using graphs and photos.
Through these materials and other measures, we
strive to communicate business results and otherinformation in a shareholder-friendly manner. The
Company also publishes biannual business reportssummarizing the status of its business, and sends
these reports to shareholders.

Supporting Sports and Cultural Events

Cash Dividends per Share(Yen/share)

60

40

30

30

Japan Model United Nations

40

40

Management

50

50

30

20

Energy-themed environmental education workshop

100General meeting of shareholders

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012 (FY)RISO’s Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake

The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 affected many of ourcustomers in the northeast of Japan. ComColor printers were used to printout notices from the local gas authorities about the dangers of gas leaks. As
well, at local newspaper offices, staff put out newspapers using RISO Digital
Duplicators for distribution at emergency shelters with information on
things like supplies provisions and traffic news. Meanwhile, RISO employees
used bicycles gathered on short notice to distribute ink and paper and thus
help customers distribute information and ease the worries of victims ofthe disaster.

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Making posters supporting disaster recovery
following the Great East Japan Earthquake

Special Repair Service for Products Damaged in the Disaster

Disaster-Relief Donations

RISO provided free repairs to customers who stillwanted to use ComColor printers and RISO digital
duplicators damaged in the disaster , as well as
equipment on loan to use until their products
were repaired.

Facts

ComColor Printers and RISO Digital Duplicators Help Relay Information

RISO’s Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake

RISO donated a total of ¥5 million in disaster-relief funds
to prefectural disaster task forces in areas struck by theGreat East Japan Earthquake to aid in the rescue ofvictims and the recovery of affected communities.
Also, in three prefectures (Mie, Nara, andWakayama) particularly hard hit by a recent typhoon,
RISO donated a total of ¥1 million to aid stricken citizens.

RISO employees visit customers by bicycle

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Engagement with SocietyWith Employees

See the following pages for more details.

Basic Approach• Industrial Accidents: Frequency and Severity Rate (Data book

Behind RISO’s far-ranging operations you’ll find a workforce of talented employees. Because RISO
believes that employee growth leads to company growth, it strives to create a worker-friendly
environment. Specifically, the Company offers employees the opportunity to strengthen and develop
their capabilities while at the same time building a corporate culture in which employees are able totackle a variety of challenges and realize personal growth.

• Overtime Hours and Number of Workdays Lost (Data book

• Environmental Education Programs (Page 34)• Number of Employees Using the Childcare Leave System andReduced- Hours Work System (Page 34)
on website*)on website*)*Japanese only

Benefit Programs and Leave Systems Help
Employees Attain a Work-Life Balance

Preparing for Emergencies such as Earthquakes
and Accidents through Exercises and Education

RISO offers employees a range of educational andtraining opportunities, including position-specifictraining, department-specific specialized education, andage-specific career planning and life planning programs.
All of these programs are built around on-the-job
training (OJT).
RISO also has a system of financial support for
employees studying to acquire licenses and takegovernment certification exams that are specified by theCompany. Under this system for supporting employees
eager to improve their skills, those who are successful inthese endeavors are given monetary rewards for theirefforts. There are also other incentive programs thatreward employees for their motivation and creativity.

RISO offers a range of environmental education andtraining programs to enhance the environmental
awareness of its employees and promote environmental
protection activities, from basic environmental
education programs to specialized programs such as
internal quality and environmental auditor training andan external EMS certification program.
We also focus on raising employee awareness on adaily basis, for example by posting information about
environmental policies and departmental initiatives onsite and on department bulletin boards, and making
information available on the Company intranet,
including data with companywide relevance andinformation about progress toward achieving
environmental objectives and targets.
In 2011, all employees had e-learning covering
everything from basic environmental education tointernal quality and environmental auditor training andvarious on-the-job training.

From time to time, employees want to change theirworking hours and responsibilities for various reasons,
including marriage, childbirth, childcare, and the need toprovide nursing care for family members. To allow such
employees to have an optimal balance between theirwork responsibilities and private lives, RISO has establishedvarious employee benefits and leave programs, including
flextime work, a childcare leave system, and a child/family
member nursing care leave system.
In March 2012, we held seminars to help employees
using the childcare leave system make a smooth returnto the workplace.

To prepare for earthquakes and accidents, each RISO siteholds an annual comprehensive disaster prevention
exercise simulating a fire or similar incident. We also holdemergency response exercises simulating incidents suchas oil spills for particular processes and types of work.
Issues and problems identified through these
exercises are addressed by such means as reassessment ofemergency action plans, addition of equipment, andimprovement offacilities. By repeatedly
holding exercises, weensure our employees’
ability to respondquickly andappropriately in theevent of an earthquake
Drill in using an automated externalor accident.
defibrillator (AED)

Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety

Helping Employees Balance Child-Rearing andWork Responsibilities

Internal quality and environmental auditor training

Employee Awareness Surveys
RISO conducts employee awareness surveys once every three
years. The latest one was conducted on January 16 and 17,
2012, on the Company intranet for 1,700 employees.
The survey showed a high level of satisfaction withworkplace atmosphere and educational programs, as well as adesire to attain a work-life balance.

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Report on employee
awareness survey

Facts

TOPICSIn 1992, RISO established a childcare leave system for use
by both male and female employees. In addition, areduced-hours work system allows employees who havechildren younger than three years old to shorten theirwork hours or change clock-in times, helping thembalance their child-rearing and work responsibilities.
In fiscal 2012, 32 employees used the childcare leavesystem, including two male employees, for a total of 2,834
days of leave. The number of employees using the
reduced-hours work system totaled 34 for the same period.
In 2011, the Tokyo Labor Bureau
certified RISO as a company withoutstanding support for child-rearing
employees. This certification entitles
the company to use a logo called
Kurumin from Japan's Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare.

RISO has established an Occupational Health and Safety
Committee at each production site to spearhead efforts
to prevent accidents and disasters through themaintenance of clean and safe workplaces, theidentification and improvement of safety issues, and thepromotion of voluntary safety activities*.
In addition, the Company’s intranet features a“Health and Safety” section, which is used to raise
employee awareness of health and safety issues.
RISO has also created procedure manuals for the
management of chemical substances, and the Company
is working to educate employees in the proper handling,storage, and management of these materials.

Management

Seminar for employees returning to work after using the childcare
leave system
Awarding employees in an incentive program

Engagement with Society

Far-Ranging Environmental Education Programs
Covering Introductory to Specialized Content

Environmental Protection

Helping Employees to Develop Capabilities
though Various Training Programs* Voluntary safety activities: Activities to ensure employee safety by addressing
risky behavior and other safety issues as identified through actual experiences.

Workplace health and safety inspection patrol
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Management

Management Structures
Basic Approach
For a corporation to maintain sustainable growth, it must be managed in a sound manner so that it isappreciated and trusted by society.
In order to maintain effective corporate governance, RISO strives continuously to improve andstrengthen its compliance education and risk management by conducting external audits on internal
control system evaluation results.

Corporate GovernanceCompliance

General Meeting of Shareholders
Election/
removalElection/removal

Board of Directors
Election/removal/delegation/supervisor

Executive Committee
Risk/Compliance Officer

Reporting

ReportingDirection

Risk/Compliance Committee

Auditing

Direction
Direction

Audit function*2*2*1 Whistle-Blower System: Employees can inquire or report directly to the Risk/Compliance officer via a compliance hotline and a harassment hotline.
*2 Developing and evaluating internal control systems related to internal audits and financial reporting: Conducted by the Internal Control Dept.

Corporate Attorney

Rules. If legal problems arise, the Company seeks the adviceof an attorney when deemed necessary. The
Risk/Compliance Committee takes inquiries and reports
from employees via an internal whistle-blowers hotline, andwhistle-blowers’ privacy is completely protected.

Evaluating Internal Control Systems
With the aim of maintaining the appropriateness of its
financial reporting in keeping with the stipulations of the
Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, RISO continues toenhance the internal controls that ensure the reliability offinancial reporting. In fiscal 2009, the Company began
conducting self-evaluations of its internal control structures.
The results of these self-evaluations showed that thefinancial reporting-related internal controls were functioning effectively for the entire RISO Group (RISO KAGAKUCORPORATION and its affiliates) as of March 31, 2012. In
addition, the results of self-evaluations are audited by theCompany’s accounting auditor, KPMG AZSA LLC.
RISO disclosed and reported the results of theself-evaluation and external audit in June 2012 through theJapanese publication of the management’s report on internal
controls on financial reporting, and through an independent
auditor’s report on internal controls on financial control.

Ongoing Implementation of Compliance
Education and Awareness-Raising Activities
RISO distributes a Compliance Handbook to all executives and employees so that they can understand andimplement the Top Executive Declaration and the RISO
Compliance Guidelines.
In fiscal 2012, we continued an initiative begun
during the previous year to offer e-learning materials
that address sample compliance cases that could arise
within the Company. In this regular and ongoingeducation, employees analyze specific points at issue sothat they know how to take appropriate complianceaction when the need arises.

Overview of Risk Management
Risk Map
High

A

B

C
D

Risk management program

E

Low
Small

Effect of risk

Large

Facts

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AdviceAccounting Auditors

Risk incidence ratio

RISO has adopted a governance system in which theBoard of Directors makes important decisions concerning the fulfillment of directors’ operational responsibilities subject to the supervision of corporate auditors.
The 12-member Board of Directors consists of one
representative director, three managing directors, andeight directors (one from outside the company). The
Board meets once a month to make managerial
decisions, while the Executive Committee meets twice amonth to make operational decisions based onstandards for decision request rules.
The Board of Auditors consists of two standing
corporate auditors and two part-time external auditors.
All attend Board of Directors meetings (the standing
corporate auditors also attend other important in-housemeetings), which allows them to thoroughly audit
directors’ execution of operational responsibilities.
RISO has established the Internal Control Dept. to carryout the development and evaluation of internal control
systems. This department carries out internal accounting
and operational audits of plants, sales facilities, subsidiaries,
and other entities in line with the Company’s Internal Audit

Auditing

Pursuant to the provisions of Japan’s Companies Act,RISO has instituted a series of Rules for Managing the
Risk of Loss. The Executive Committee and Board of
Directors discuss and make decisions related to risks
associated with important Company operations after
analyzing those risks and studying countermeasures.
The Risk/Compliance Committee analyzes andassesses the various risks facing the RISO Group andcreates a risk map as a guide to dealing with these. Using
this risk map, we identify those risks with the potential tohave a major impact on the RISO Group and formulate
and implement individual risk management programs.
This approach enables us to minimize and avoid risks andto implement integrated risk management.
At RISO, the March 2011 Great East Japan
Earthquake is causing concerns about interruptions tothe supply chain and power shortages from fiscal 2012
onwards. However, we are taking measures including
the procurement of substitute parts to ensure a stablesupply of products for our customers.

Management

Putting in Place Sound and Transparent
Management Structures

Election/
Cooperation removal
Cooperation

Directors and General Managers
Responsible for Business Execution
Employees

Cooperation

Internal Control Dept.

ReportingDirection*1

Board ofCorporate Auditors

RISO emphasizes compliance as the foundation ofbusiness management. In conducting business activities
as a good corporate citizen, RISO pursues compliance notjust by conforming to laws and Company regulations, butalso by respecting corporate ethics and morals. As an
example of its continuing efforts on this front, based on its
Compliance Management Rules, the Company runs
compliance programs that clearly define aspects such as
its executional structure and whistle-blowing framework.
A fiscal 2012 evaluation of legal and legislative
monitoring, measurement, and compliance found RISO
compliant in all areas. There were also no fines or
warnings issued by regulatory authorities, and nocomplaints concerning the environment from residents
living near Company facilities.

Implementation of
Risk Management Countermeasures

Engagement with Society

President and C.E.O.
Reporting*1

Election/
removal/supervisor
ReportingAdherence to Compliance Management Rules

Environmental Protection

Relationship between RISO’s corporate organization and internal control system(represents selection and delegation
represents direction, reporting and auditing)Corporate Governance Structure

Risk Management

Create risk management
program to deal withmaximum impact of risk

Countermeasures for Information Risk

Sample e-learning screen

Information risk has the potential to have a major
impact on our business activities. The destruction,
alteration, or external disclosure of confidential or
personal information held by the RISO Group could
cause substantial losses for the Group, its partners, andother involved parties. To better address and minimize
information risk, RISO has established an Information
Management Committee.
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Management

Environmental Management
Basic Approach
We maintain a dynamic organization and system to establish environmental objectives and targets andwork constantly to improve such systems.

Fiscal 2016 Environmental Objectives (Medium-Term Targets)

4.78
4,000

4.37

4.44

3,386
2,887

2,865

Energy consumption
per unit of net sales

4.03

4

3.37
2,556

2,458
2

2,000

Energy consumption
2006

2010

2011

2012

0

2016 (FY)(Target)Scope of calculation: Energy consumption at all RISO business bases (non-consolidated) in Japan(excluding contracted transport operations and company-owned vehicle fuel). Basedon non-consolidated net sales.

P

D

Building an EMS Based on
Operational Characteristics

We start by formulating environmental policies.
We then study and determine related laws andregulations to be observed and the impact that
the Company can have on the environment. Also,
we set environmental objectives and targets thatserve as a yardstick for the improvement of ourenvironmental performance.

Practical EMS Implementation

We begin by clarifying individual roles andresponsibilities to ensure compliance with laws
and regulations and to achieve our objectives andtargets. Then we decide on rules and proceduresand promote activities in line with these rules
and procedures.

Engagement with Society

0

RISO is working to achieve the continual improvement of its environmental management system (EMS) by operating an effective
PDCA cycle.

Environmental Protection

6

6,000

Energy Consumption (kl crude oil)Throughout our domestic Japanese
operations (non-consolidated),
we will:• Reduce energy consumption by 23%.
• Improve energy consumption per unitof net sales by 30%.

Energy Consumption in Japan and per Unit of Net Sales
Energy consumption per unit of net sales (kl/100 million yen)

Reducing Energy Consumption(Crude Oil-Equivalent)(Compared to Fiscal 2006)

Continual Improvement Realized through a PDCA Cycle

PDCA Cycle

10,098
9,093

9,000

9,119

8,437

8,517

30

CO2 emissions
6,000

3,000

0

14.24

2006

CO2 emissions
per unit of net sales

13.76

14.13

13.29

2010

2011

2012

11.30
2016 (FY)(Target)

20

10

0

Scope of calculation: CO2 emissions attributable to energy consumption by all RISO domestic sites, fuelconsumption by company vehicles, contracted transport for products and services
by the Logistics Dept.; based on non-consolidated net sales.

A

C

Continual Improvement

We conduct semiannual reviews and assessments
to confirm that the Company’s EMS is functioning
appropriately and that related procedures arepracticed effectively. The results of thesereviews and assessments go towards continual
improvement of our EMS.

We conduct periodic monitoring andmeasurement, as well as internal audits, in order
to continually improve our EMS. These measures
also ensure that we are in compliance with laws
and regulations and that our EMS is being
properly implemented.

Total Environmental Management Organization
The Board of Directors
Executive Committee

In fiscal 2012, we made large investments to save energy inresponse to the tight energy supply situation resulting
from the Great East Japan Earthquake. These include
high-efficiency upgrades for equipment such as air
conditioning, freezers, and lighting, and the application ofheat-reflecting paint on Company building roofs (seeEnvironmental Accounting, page 35). We also strove forenergy efficiency in work processes: efforts included
having employees wear light and cool clothing in summer,
using natural ventilation and naturally cooling greenery

29 RISO KAGAKU Sustainability Report 2012around buildings, and concentrating employees in fewer
work places.
These efforts allowed us to achieve fiscal 2012 energy
consumption in Japan of 2,556 kl of crude oil, down 309 kl
from the previous year. CO2 emissions were 8,437 tonsCO2, down 682 tons- CO2. Energy consumption per unit of
net sales was 4.03 kl/100 million yen, a 9% improvement(0.41 kl/100 million yen) over the previous year, and CO2
emissions per unit of net sales were 132.9 tons-CO2/million
yen, a 6% improvement (0.84 tons- CO2/100 million yen).
RISO will continue to do all it can to reduce its
environmental burden.

Top Management

The Environmental Promotion Board

Facts

Reduction of CO2 Emissions andEnergy Consumption

Conducting Monitoringand Measurement

Management

For all domestic production sites,
we will:• Reduce CO2 emissions by 28%.
• Improve CO2 emissions per unit cost of
production by 30%.

40

12,000CO2 emissions (tons-CO2)

Throughout our domestic Japanese
operations, we will:• Reduce CO2 emissions by 15%.
• Improve CO2 emissions per unit of net
sales by 20%.

CO2 Emissions in Japan and per Unit of Net Sales
CO2 emissions per unit of net sales(tons- CO2/ 100 million yen)

Reduction of Total CO2 Emissions(Compared to Fiscal 2006)

President & C.E.O.
The General Administrator for
Environmental Issues

Director in charge of Environmental
Activity Promotion Dept.

Director in Charge of
Headquarters/Divisions

Director in Charge of
Headquarters/Divisions

Administrator for Environmental
Issues of the Division

Administrator for Environmental
Issues of the Site

EMS Office in Division
Each General Manager(Department, Office)EMS Office in the HeadquartersEMS Office in Site
Each General Manager(Plant, Department, Office)
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FactsOverview of Environmental Burden
RISO strives to get a statistical overview of its environmental burden throughout the entire product lifecycle:
product design and development, production, sales, logistics, use, collecting, reusing, and recycling.
We are well aware of the importance of reducing the environmental burden of production, product use,and product disposal.

Input/Output by Operational Process
INPUT

Compared to
FY2011 FY2012 FY2011 (%)

Operational process

FY2012 Environmental Performance
paint on Company building roofs (see Environmental
Accounting, page 35). These efforts resulted in energy
consumption of 934 MWh, down 12% over the previous fiscal
year, and CO2 emissions of 545 tons-CO2, down 7%.
As a manufacturer we recognize the importance ofproviding environment-friendly products, improving therecycling rate by collecting, reusing, and recycling usedproducts, and reducing the volume of waste subject to final
disposal, and will redouble our efforts to lower the environmental burden of our operations.
Note: Because fuel consumption by Company-owned vehicles has been excluded
from the design and development and production processes under “Input/
Output by Operational Process” (on following page), these figures differ from thecompanywide CO2 emissions and CO2 emissions per unit of net sales targets(see page 20), which include fuel consumption by Company-owned vehicles.

INPUT
Energy consumption
Electricity(MWh/yr)
LPG(t/yr)
Bunker A(kl/yr)Gasoline(kl/yr)Volume of contracted transport*6 (10,000 t-km)

7,892
64
114
554
1,139

88
6,958
See
83 (Note1.)130See
96 (Note2.) 84
98
542
98
1,119

Water consumption
MetalsPlastic
Glass
Paper
Other
Subtotal
PRTR-regulated substances(t)

32,808
1,412
1,365
16
2,801
4,060
42,462
23.5

33,831
1,406
1,323
18
2,659
3,832
43,069
18.5

103
100
97
113
95
94
101
79

(t)

2,511

2,620

104

Volume collected

(m3)
(t)
(t)
(t)
(t)
(t)

FY2012

8,375
4,380
192
309
1,309
2,185

7,830
3,862
249
260
1,275
2,184

Water drainage(m3) 22,397
Steam, water, and related emissions (m3) 6,039
Products*5(t) 14,026

23,745
6,046
13,278106100
95

42,462
Subtotal
2
PRTR substance emissions into the air (kg)0
PRTR substance emissions into the water (kg)5
PRTR substance emissions into the soil (kg)166
PRTR substances transferred as waste (kg)
Waste generation*1(t) 3,606
414
Volume transferred to recycling processes*7 (t)Volume recycled*2(t) 3,128
40
Other*3(t)
24Final disposal (landfill)*4(t)
98.2
Recycling rate(%)

101
43,069
100
2
0
80
4
60
100
104
3,754
98
405
105
3,292
35
14
See
43 (Note3.)17998.5(t-CO2/yr)
CO2 emissions
Electricity(t-CO2/yr)
LPG(t-CO2/yr)
Bunker A(t-CO2/yr)
Gasoline(t-CO2/yr)
Volume of contracted transport*6 (t-CO2/yr)• CO2 Emissions Calculations
Electricity: 0.555 kg-CO2/kW; gasoline: 2.32 kg-CO2/l; bunker A: 2.71 kg-CO2/l; LPG: 3.00 kg-CO2/kg(The March 2010 revision to the Law Concerning the Promotion of Measures to Cope with Global Warming requires in principle that the conversion factors for electricity
announced by individual power companies be used. However, we are using a conversion factor of 0.555 kg-CO2/kWh for electricity to ensure consistent data.)*1 Waste generation: RISO classifies all unwanted substances generated from its operational processes, including valuable resources and resources to be recycled or reused, as waste.
*2 Volume recycled: Total volume of materials for recycling and thermal recycling, including valuable resources. The volume to be reused in operational processes is excluded.
*3 Other (waste generation): The volume of gas emissions from recycling processing and incineration.
*4 Final disposal (landfill): The volume to be disposed of in landfill sites, which includes residues and incinerated ash from intermediate processing such as recycling.
*5 Major products: ComColor high-speed color printers, RISO digital duplicators, and inks, masters, and other supply products for ComColor and RISO digital duplicators.
*6 Volume of contracted transport using external carriers: Volume of contracted transport (for delivery, procurement, collection, etc.) of products, parts, used products, and waste.
*7 Volume transferred to recycling processes: The amount of recycled materials to be reused as raw materials in operational processes.

Note 1: Significant increase because the large air conditioner at the Tsukuba Works was upgraded to an LPG direct-fired absorption chiller type system in June 2011.
Note 2: Significant decrease because the Ube Works upgraded its boiler (August 2010) and its plant air conditioning (November 2011; from steam to an energy-efficient type system).
Note 3: Because one of RISO’s industrial waste treatment contractors went out of business after the earthquake, we had to switch to another contractor, which could notrecycle incinerated ash.

31 RISO KAGAKU Sustainability Report 201278 Breakdown: Electricity
LPG
57
Water
drainage
97

Pages 13-14(t-CO2/yr)(m3)

Waste generation*1(t)

Breakdown: Volume recycled*2(t)

Other*3(t)

Final disposal (landfill)*4 (t)

1,206
1,185
21
4,032
143
142
1
0

936
924
12
3,901
230
229
1
0

78
78
57
97
161
161
100
-

Volume of raw materials used, energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and waste generation in the process of major product*5 manufacturing

Scope of calculation:
Energy consumption
Tsukuba Works(excluding the R&D Electricity consumption
Technology Center)
Ube Works, Kasumigaura Breakdown: LPG
Works
Bunker A
Water consumption
Metals

Glass
Paper
Other
Subtotal
PRTR-regulated substances

Sales(t-CO2/yr)

5,757
57
(kl/yr)114(m3) 28,776(t) 1,412(t) 1,365(t)16(t) 2,801(t) 4,060
38,430(t)
23.5(MWh/yr)(t/yr)

3,675 3,435
93
2,938
3,195
92
5,293
92
LPG
(t-CO2/yr)
237
171
139
79 (NoteSee1.)139
Bunker A(t-CO2/yr)
260
309
84
96 (NoteSee2.) 84
3)
Waterdrainage(m
18,365 19,844
108
29,930
104
100
1,406
100 Steam, water, and related emissions (m3) 6,039 6,046*5(t) 14,026 13,278
95
1,323
97 Products
18
113
2,659
95
3,832
94
38,430 39,168
102
39,168102 Subtotal
2
2
100
18.5
79 PRTR substance emissions into the air (kg)
PRTR substance emissions into the water (kg)00PRTR substance emissions into the soil (kg)4580PRTR substance transferred as waste (kg)
100
166
60
*1
(t)
Waste generation
904
952
95
*2
(t)
Breakdown: Volume recycled
870
909
96
(t)
Other*313
39
33
Final disposal (landfill)*4 (t)21 (NoteSee3.)525
4
CO2 emissions(t-CO2/yr)

Breakdown: Electricity(t-CO2/yr)

Pages 17-18 Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of vehicles used for customer sales and maintenance service activities

Scope of calculation:
Japanese domestic
marketing branches
and subsidiaries

Energy consumption
Gasoline

CO2 emissions(kl/yr)

554

542

98

Gasoline(t-CO2/yr)

1,309

1,275

97

1,139

1,119

98

Contracted transport(t-CO2/yr)

2,185

2,184

100

Facts

FY2011Compared to
FY2011 (%)
93
88
130
84
97
100

1,665
4
3,901

Note: Water consumption and waterdrainage volumes cannot becalculated separately for the R&D
Technology Center. This data is
included in the total figure for the
Tsukuba Works as provided inthe "Production" section below.

Plastic

OUTPUT

2,135
7
4,032

(t-CO2/yr)

Management

FY2011Compared to
FY2012 FY2011 (%)

CO2 emissions

Engagement with Society

Scope of calculation: For the table “Input/Output by Operational Process” on the following pageCalculation target: Japanese domestic operations• Energy consumption and resulting CO2 emissions, water consumption, water drainage, and waste generation during product development, design, and production.
• Materials used in production; PRTR-regulated substance use, transfers, and releases; and gasoline consumption and resulting CO2 emissions by Company-owned vehicles used in sales.
• Used RISO products collected, reused, and recycled, and resulting waste.
• Excludes energy consumption by the Head Office and Sales Division and resulting CO2 emissions.

Energy consumption and CO2 emissions at the product development stage
Pages 11-12

Energy consumption
Scope of calculation:
R&D Technology Center Breakdown: Electricity consumption (MWh/yr)(at Tsukuba Works)
LPG(t/yr)
Wakaguri R&D Site
S&A Tsukuba Site
Water
consumption(m3)(in the Mitsui Building)Shiba Plaza

Production

Compared to
FY2011 FY2012 FY2011 (%)

Environmental Protection

Since fiscal 2011, RISO has been working to achieve
medium- and long-term targets of reducing companywide
energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 23% and 15%,
respectively, by fiscal 2016 compared with fiscal 2006 levels.
The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011
resulted in a tight energy supply situation in Japan. In
response, for fiscal 2012 RISO has had to focus on energy
efficiency through measures such as bringing forward theseenergy targets.
To achieve these targets earlier, the Company has been
conducting high-efficiency upgrades to air conditioning,refrigeration, lighting, and other equipment, as well as
carrying our other measures such as applying heat-reflecting

Design anddevelopment

OUTPUT

Volume of contracted transport*6
Volume of contracted transport (10,000 t-km)

Collecting,
Volume of use products’ collected, reused, and recycled. Although RISO promotes the effective use of collected products, some collected products are processed for landfill disposal
reusing, and(t) 2,511 2,620(t) 2,511
Pages 19-20 Volume collected
2,620
104
104 Waste generation*1
recycling
Scope of calculation:
Used products in Japan

Breakdown: Volume transferred torecycling processes*7 (t)

414

405

98

Volume recycled*2

(t)
(t)

2,077
0
20

2,193
0
22

106

Other*3

Final disposal (landfill)*4 (t)-110

For *1-7, see page 31.

RISO KAGAKU Sustainability Report 201232

FactsEnvironmental Burden at Overseas Worksites

Graph 1Graph 2

Breakdown of Contracted Transport Volume and Modal
Shift Rate in Japanese Domestic Operation

Utilization Rate of Returnable Racks and Reduction in Useof Disposable Packaging

1,500

9,488
2,469
861
9
417
1,648
14,892

8,607
2,593
903
10
683
1,320
14,116

91
105
105
111
164
80
95

Water drainage(m3)
Steam, water, and related emissions (m3)
Products
(t)

9,008
0
5,884

8,202
0
5,914

91
101

14,116
82
22
50
8
2

95
101
88
116
100
40

Sea
48

shift
908 Modal
rate

927

Rail
165

21.2

20.1

20.1

19.0

2009

2010

2011

2012 (FY)

Truck
904

0

Scope of calculation: London Office, 12 overseas subsidiaries of RISO Group (RISO,INC., RISO FRANCE S.A., RISO (Deutschland) GmbH, RISO (U.K.) LTD., RISO IBERICA, S.A.,
RISOGRAPH ITALIA S.p.A, RISO AFRICA (PTY) LTD., RISO KOREA LTD., RISO HONG KONG LTD., RISO (Thailand) LTD., RISO INDIA PRIVATE LTD., RISOTECHNOLOGY CHINA CO., LTD.)OUTPUT

FY2011Compared to
FY2012 FY2011 (%)

Per-unit energy consumption (GJ/employee)*1
Energy consumption(GJ/yr)Electricity(GJ/yr)Natural gas(GJ/yr)Gasoline(GJ/yr)Diesel
(GJ/yr)62.8*229,582*2
13,702
528
10,636*2
4,716

52
27,502
12,853405
10,287
3,957

83
93
94
77
97
84

Per-unit CO2 emissions (t-CO2/employee)*1CO2 emissions(t-CO2/yr)
Electricity(t-CO2/yr)
Natural gas(t-CO2/yr)
Gasoline(t-CO2/yr)
Diesel(t-CO2/yr)

3.84*2
1,808*2
747
25
713*2
323

Compared to
FY2012 FY2011 (%)
87
3.33
97
1,761
105
781
76
19
97
690
84
271

Water consumption

5,690*3

4,407

77

Water drainage

5,690*3

4,407

(m3)

FY2011(m3)

77*1 Due to dynamic changes in locations and workforce as well as to difficulties in conducting surveys at overseas non-production bases, RISO used the number of employees

as the denominator in the calculation to obtain each per-unit figure for use in tracking efficiency. There are still some improvements we can make in areas like scope andaccuracy of calculation, but we have improved tracking efficiency.
*2 It was discovered that there was a unit conversion error in reporting the gasoline consumption of RISO, INC. This was corrected retroactive to fiscal 2011.
*3 It was discovered that there was a unit conversion error in reporting the water consumption and water drainage of RISO, INC. and RISO INDIA. This was corrected
retroactive to fiscal 2011.

33 RISO KAGAKU Sustainability Report 2012

126.3

Utilization rate of
returnable racks

53

100

30

50

0

44

42

38

60

40

Reduction inuse of disposable
packaging
20

2008

2009

2010

0

2012 (FY)2011

We are pursuing a modal shift strategy that increases the efficiency ofmarine transport.
Page 15 Streamlining and Systematizing Logistics

By using returnable racks, we have reduced the amount of disposable
packaging such as cardboard and styrofoam.
Page 16 Reducing the Environmental Burden during Logistics

Graph 3Graph 4

Quantity of Used Products and Consumables Collected

Recycling of Used Products(t)95.4 97.7 99.2

(t)

3,000

2,748

2,573

2,443

428 13406 204,000

2,510 2,619

428 20HC inkcartridges
11

374 13

Ink bottles
367
2,002

1,000

2,147

2008

2009

2,443

2011

2010

1,892

Scope of calculation: The amount of used RISO products in Japan (excluding second-hand digital duplicators thatare returned or collected and then used as rental equipment).
We are working to efficiently collect used products and consumables.
Overseas, as well, we are collecting and recycling items according to local
laws and societal demand.

2,167

2,748

23

58
2,322

2,077

Material recycling
volume
2,193

439
2008

348
2009

403
2010

414
2011

Page 20 Recycling of Consumables(Employees)
40

26

24
20

17

20

28 28

19

10

0

2007

2008

2009

34
No. usingchildcareleave system
No. using
reduced-hours
work system

13

2010

2011

0

We are striving to increase the volume transferred to recycling
processes by recycling used products, as well as recycle parts thatcannot be reused.

Table 631

50

Scope of calculation: The amount of used RISO products in Japan (excluding second-hand digital duplicators thatare returned or collected and then used as rental equipment).

Environmental Education Programs (Fiscal 2012)

29

75

25

Volume transferred torecycling processes
405
2012 (FY)Graph 5

30

100

22

20

Number of Employees Using the Childcare Leave System
and Reduced-Hours Work System
32（%）

2,511 2,620 Final disposal

1,000

0

2012 (FY)

2,573

112

2,000

2,123

2,300

Digital duplicators
2,241
0

3,000

Resource recovery ratio

99.2

99.2

2012 (FY)

Scope of calculation: Non-consolidated bases (Japan).
For its success in furthering childcare leave, reduced-hours work, andother employee support systems, in fiscal 2012 RISO was certified as acompany with outstanding support for child-rearing employees underJapan’s Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising
Next-Generation Children.
Page 26 Helping Employees Balance Child-Rearing andWork Responsibilities

Type of education

EventsParticipants(employees)(aggregate)

Basic environmental education program (e-learning)
Basic environmental education program
Internal auditor training
EMS activity program (waste sorting, etc.)
Special environmental education program
Accident/emergency drill
Disaster drill
Advanced business skill program
Business skill program
Workplace health and safety program
Total

1
21
6
6
5
13
4
7
9
1
73

1,853
545
130
131
203
481
595
221
9
10
4,178

1,112
1,567
639
130
494
1,881
622
623
66
30
7,164

(times)

Hours

Facts

INPUT

149.0

Scope of calculation: Digital duplicators shipped from the Tsukuba Distribution Center to RISO’s Japanese marketingbases, sales representatives, and customers nationwide.

Page 19 Treating Used Products as Valuable Resources

Input/Output at Overseas non-production Bases

159.0

148.7

150

Management*1 Water generation: RISO classifies all unwanted substances generated from its operational process, including valuable resources and resources to be recycled or reused, as waste.
*2 Volume transferred to recycling processes: The amount of recycled materials to be reused as raw materials in operational processes.
*3 Volume recycled: Total volume of materials for recycling and thermal recycling, including valuable resources. The volume to be reused in operational processes is excluded*4 Other: The volume of substances and materials that are difficult to quantify or categorize by the type of processing, such as those released as gases through recycling and incineration.
*5 Final disposal (landfill): The volume to be disposed of in landfill sites, which includes residues and incinerated ash from intermediate processing such as recycling.

Air
2

Scope of calculation: Volume of contracted transport (of products, components, raw materials, waste and usedproducts) in Japan by the Logistics Dept., Sales Dept., plants and the Center for Recycling.

2,000

14,892
Subtotal81(t)
Waste generation*1
25
Volume transferred to recycling processes*2 (t)43Volume recycled*3(t)8
Other*4(t)
5Final disposal (landfill)*5
(t)

1,119

Engagement with Society

(m3)
(t)
(t)
(t)
(t)
(t)

1,061
976
1
0
0
84

184

2
45

Environmental Protection

Water consumption
MetalsPlastic
Glass
Paper
Other
Subtotal(t-CO2/yr)(t-CO2/yr)(t-CO2/yr)(t-CO2/yr)(t-CO2/yr)(t-CO2/yr)

CO2 emissions
Electricity
Bunker A
Kerosene
DieselGasoline

1,139

80

193.0

Resource recovery ratio

10,982
9,725
8
1
0
1,248

to
FY2012 Compared
FY2011 (%)
924
87
849
87
1
100
0
0
74
88

200

Utilization rate of returnable racks(GJ/yr)(GJ/yr)(GJ/yr)(GJ/yr)(GJ/yr)(GJ/yr)

FY2011230

Modal shift rate

Contracted transport volume

Energy consumption
Electricity
Bunker A
Kerosene
DieselGasoline

Compared to
FY2012 FY2011 (%)
87
9,574
87
8,466
100
8
0
0
88
1,100

0

OUTPUT

204

961

500

Scope of calculation: RISO Group overseas manufacturing worksites (excluding RISO INDUSTRY (THAILAND) CO., LTD.)
Subject of calculation: Energy consumption and resulting CO2 emissions, water consumption, water drainage, and waste generation.
Materials used in production, fuel consumption by Company-owned vehicles, and resulting CO2 emissions.
Data relating to contracted transport and energy consumption by the Sales Division and resulting CO2 emissions is not included.

FY2011

239

1,000

1,163

1
20

(%)

(t)

100

1,221

Input/Output at Overseas Production Bases

INPUT

(%)

(10,000t·km)

Reduction in use of disposable packaging

The RISO Group, which operates 22 overseas subsidiaries, is involved in sales and service operations in more than 180
countries. The Group’s efforts to reduce the environmental burden extend to its overseas subsidiaries.
As a result of efforts in fiscal 2012 to save energy and resources, despite a production volume increase of 1%, energy
consumption and CO2 emissions went down by 13%, volume recycled from waste generation increased by 16%, and final
disposal to landfill was down 60%.

Environmental and Social Data

Scope of calculation: Educational and training programs provided at RISO’s domestic sites in Japan.
Note: Table includes data for programs with an environmental focus.
We offered basic environmental education, internal auditor training, andother educational programs directly linked to operations.
Page 25 Far-Ranging Environmental Education Programs
Covering Introductory to Specialized Content
RISO KAGAKU Sustainability Report 201234

FactsEnvironmental Accounting

Facts and Figures

Environmental Accounting Results for Fiscal 2012 and the Past Four Years
applying heat-reflecting paint on Company building roofs.
As a result, total environmental protection costs (as the sumof investments and actual costs) increased approximately¥122 million, while total economic effects decreased
approximately ¥73 million.

In fiscal 2012, we made large investments to save energy
and contribute to curbing global warming in response to
the tight energy supply situation resulting from the Great
East Japan Earthquake. These include switching tohigh-efficiency air conditioning and refrigeration, andTerm: Fiscal 2012 (April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
Scope of calculation: All of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION’s domestic sites in Japan (Tsukuba Works, Kasumigaura Works, Ube Works, R&D Technology Center, Wakaguri R&D
Site, head office and domestic sales branches). For RISO’s sales network, “resource conservation and recycling” as well as “EMS establishment andmaintenance activities” are included in the scope of calculation.
(Thousands of yen)Classification

Environmental protection activities Investment• Replacement of boilers with high-efficiency• Reduction of fuel consumption
pursuit of a modal shift strategy• Reduction of electricity consumption • models,
Introduction of energy saving equipment
Promotion of resource • Effective utilization of used products • Collection and recycling of used products
conservation and• Effective utilization of wastes• Separation and recycling of waste
recycling• Safe disposal of wastes• Publication of product environmental • Acquisition of environmental label certification
Environmental
dataof the environmental reportcommunication• Publication of information about •• Publication
Participation in events and exhibitions
environmental initiatives

Global warming
prevention measures

Green areas

Cost

170,427

100

3,382

544,459

497,571

13,925• Clean-up and maintenance of green areas • Clean-up and maintenance of green areas

6,000

5,397
4,709

• Reduction of CO2 emissions during
manufacture and product transport• Reduction of electricity consumption• Reduction of costs through reuse• Improvement of resource recovery rates• Acquisition of certification under the Eco
Mark program• Publication of Sustainability Report 2011,

3,016

4,406

4,939

4,050 4,309

4,000

1,669

2,000

Operatingincome2,113

Ordinary
income0-913 -695

Actions

website revisions, etc.

-2,000

2008

2009

2010

2012 (FY)2011

Production Output (Cost of Goods Manufactured for Period
under Review)*1 (Non-Consolidated Basis)*2(¥ Millions)• Implementation of an environmental

information system covering REACH andother regulations

11,367• Maintenance of the validity of ISO 14001:

7,944
170,427599,202

30,00030,073

27,794

300

2,886
1,657
-641

-5,973

Net income

117.4-24.68-200-231.06
2008

2009

2010

2011

2012 (FY)R&D Expenditure (Consolidated Basis)(¥ Millions)

5,103

5,115
4,453

4,377
4,000

20,000

0

-300

3,946
R&D Expenditure

2,000

2008

2009

2010

2012 (FY)

2011

0

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012 (FY)*1 Production output (cost of goods manufactured): The cost of goods

Management

Calculation Method and Approach• Our calculations of the environmental protection costs and the economic effects are basically made in keeping with the “Environmental Account Guidebook (2005)” of
the Ministry of the Environment. However, the classification of costs is modified to our own standard. Also, expenses related to environmental protection costs do notinclude depreciation. The economic effects are based on income and cost decreases, both of which are considered to be actual effects (as they are calculated using
actual figures), and not on presumed or estimated effects.
• Ideally, the environmental protection costs relating to environment-friendly design should be listed in the chart above. However, due to the difficulty in accurately
distinguishing which costs are directly related to environmental protection, the trend data presented on page 36 is based on total R&D expenditures.

0-100

Production Output

500,953

200
100

Net income
per share

62.73

23,24010,000(Comparison of Figures Excluding Development Costs Such as Environmental Design for Products)

400

247.456,000

2004 certification

Status of Environmental Accounting(¥/Share)

6,288

8,000

32,773 33,156

18,391

7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
-1,000-2,000-3,000-4,000-5,000-6,000-7,000manufactured is provided as a measure of production output.

*2 Non-consolidated basis: Figures exclude subsidiaries and affiliates.

(Thousands of yen)

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012

Costs (investment + actual costs) (thousands of yen)

548,094543,946

569,450

647,312769,629

Economic effects

508,369

399,158

497,727

573,940

500,953

Private sector and others

Schools

Private sector and others

93%

73%

87%

89%

65%

47%

12%

78%

(thousands of yen)

Economic effect ratio

Breakdown of Costs (Investment + Actual Costs)
FY2010FY2011FY2012145

67

91,875

170,527

Promotion of resource conservation and recycling

484,103481,278

520,529

503,887

544,459

Environmental communication

28,37926,522

12,89911,82813,925

Green areas

6,903

7,271

1,570

1,828

3,016

Legal compliance

11,934

14,405

15,54812,732

18,391

Green procurement

3,278

2,552

14,092

20,366

11,367

EMS establishment and maintenance activities

5,486

11,773

4,745

4,796

7,944

FY2008FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012

2,110

3,163

4,401

4,101

3,382

506,259

395,995

493,326

569,839

497,571

Breakdown of Economic Effects

Promotion of resource conservation and recycling(Thousands of yen)

Schools

Government offices

41%

10%

RISO Digital
Duplicators

Facts

FY20098,007

Global warming prevention measures

Japan Sales Breakdown by End Users (FY2012)(Thousands of yen)

FY2008Global warming prevention measures

Engagement with Society

40,000Legal compliance• Water drainage management(pollution control• Gas emissions management
measures, environmental • Compliance activities (water, air, etc.) • Inspection and maintenance of facilities
pollution control)• Collection and registration ofenvironmental data relating to raw
Green procurement
materials and parts• Acquisition and maintenance of ISO 14001•
EMS establishment and ISO
certification
maintenance activities • Assessment of legal and regulatory • Monitoring of laws and regulations
trends
Total

Economic effect

Net Income / Net Income per Share (Consolidated Basis)(¥ Millions)

Environmental Protection

Activities

Operating Income / Ordinary Income (Consolidated Basis)(¥ Millions)

ComColor

Government offices

12%
Note: Amounts less than the unit expressed are omitted.

Five categorized activities, including environmental communication, had no economic effects.

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Third-Party Evaluation

Worldwide Facilities

With the aim of enhancing the reliability and objectivity of its sustainability reports, RISO asked a third party to offer opinions regarding
report content and endeavored to incorporate those opinions into the production of the reports. For Sustainability Report 2012, the Company
used TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd., the same evaluator that conducted the third-party evaluation of Sustainability Report 2011. RISO continues topursue accuracy and reader-friendliness in its sustainability reporting, while reinforcing the quality of information it discloses.

Domestic facilities

BranchesPlantsR&D
Sales Dept.
Sales subsidiaries

Hokkaido Sales Dept.

Third party verification report for
the “RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION Sustainability Report 2012”
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
Mr. Akira Hayama, President
1. Scope, Purpose and Target, Process and Conclusion of
the Verification
TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the verificationbody) , as an independent third party, verified the “RISO KAGAKUCORPORATION Sustainability Report 2012” and the “Environmental
Information on the web” prepared by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION(hereinafter referred to as the organization) from the view point of :•Rational calculation methods, reliability of numerical values andadequacy of contents of the report in terms of the environmental
report, environmental performance and environmental accounting•Disclosure of all important information in environmental reporting
The purpose of the verification is to report the results including
verification opinions.
Ministry of Environment’s “Environmental Reporting Guidelines,
and Environmental Reporting Standard,” and GRI’s “Sustainability
Reporting Guideline” were used as reference during the verification
process however, the statement does not imply certification orcompliance with these guidelines.
As a result of the verification that was performed in a planned
manner, the verification team concludes that the “RISO KAGAKUCORPORATION Sustainability Report 2012” and the “Environmental
information on the web” provide accurate data in light of theenvironmental reporting guidelines that are generally consideredadequate as principles of reporting, providing that the organization
takes appropriate corrective actions that were required in theverification process.

2. General Evaluation
Information has been provided since 2011, in two forms, the “booklet
of sustainability report” and the “environmental information on theweb”, having individual roles. This is done by the efforts of theorganization for better information disclosure while understanding theimportance of listening to stakeholders’ opinions and providing
necessary information in a way that readers can easily understand. The“booklet” is compiled targeting a wide variety of readers as
stakeholders while the “web information” providing detailed data in
addition to the information in the booklet. It is hoped that theorganization will make substantial contents in each topic freely
accessible by readers so that they can understand the entire picture ofenvironmental management of the organization.
Given the scale of overseas business, it would be better toconsider whether the information related to overseas sites (bothproduction and non-production) is sufficiently available, this would bea point to be continuously improved as well as points raised in thefollowing items.
Environmental activity
The environmental performance data aggregation which is the base ofenvironmental management has been highly reliable same as last year.

as of June 1, 2012

Tohoku Sales Dept.

July 6, 2012
TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd.
Michael Jungnitch, President
Although the level of data aggregation from its accumulated experienceis high, in some part, it seems to depend on individual skills. The
aggregation system to prevent data from being affected by human error
or differences of personal skill level can be improved further.
Analysis of environmental management and accumulated
experience of data aggregation have been taking root as well as
praiseworthy attitude towards information disclosure.
•Attitude to correct errors of previous data and to explain the cause
while providing corrected data
•Attitude to explain why the environmental performance became worse
With the expectation that the report will be enhanced further,following are proposals for the trend data from the past up to thepresent, specifying the increased environmental load arising fromunusual circumstances, analysis assuming normal circumstances, andmentioning the future.
•Richer contents about initiatives for positive influence on
the environment•Focusing on environmentally-friendly product implementation,
appealing that the organization is a development-driven company
Social initiatives
Corporate governance, basic compliance, emergency risk management,
procurement and supply chain, customer satisfaction and productdevelopment, relationship of employees and education, andcontribution to local communities where the organization implements
its business are covered in items related to corporate social responsibility
as they are an integral part of environmental management.
All necessary items which should be disclosed are available,
however, there are few describing the relations with environmental
management and the interrelation of issues. As there are some
activities contributing to society that should be appreciated, it ishoped that the organization will further clarify initiatives to be taken ineach area in accordance with the expectation from society, and focal
points to be disclosed.
Environmental accounting
The organization brought forward its environmental investment planin order to deal with energy saving efforts that were unexpected but
required by the government after the nuclear power disaster.
Although this influenced the environmental accounting, theorganization maintains expected positive results based on its
accumulated know-how. As challenges for the future in that area still
remain same as the environmental performance data aggregation, it isnecessary to consider actions to make the environmental accounting
more effective. Moreover, revised part of “Environmental Reporting
Guidelines 2012” which includes “linking between environmental
management information and business activity/financial information”
should be addressed so as to rebuild the framework of environmental
accounting for further advancement.

K&I Development Center
R&D Technology Center
Chubu Sales
Dept.

Ube Works

Kasumigaura Works
Tsukuba Works
Kanto Sales Dept.

Chugoku Sales
Dept．

Head office
Shutoken Sales Dept. 1
Shutoken Sales Dept. 2
Kanagawa Sales MA Sales Dept.
Dept.
Public Institution
Shutoken Sales Sales Dept.
Dept. 3
Print Creating
Business Dept.

Kansai Sales Dept.
Shikoku Sales Dept.
Kyushu Sales Dept.

Sapporo Branch

Shibuya Branch

Osaka Branch

Sendai Branch

Hachioji Branch

Higashi-Osaka Branch

Koriyama Branch

Mitaka Branch

Sakai Branch

Saitama Branch

Machida Branch

Nara Branch

Kumagaya Branch

Tachikawa Branch

Kyoto Branch

Tokorozawa Branch Yokohama Branch

Kobe Branch

Tsukuba Branch

Yokohama-Konan Branch

Takamatsu Branch

Niigata Branch

Kawasaki Branch

Hiroshima Branch

Maebashi Branch

Atsugi Branch

Okayama Branch

Nihonbashi Branch

Nagoya Branch

Fukuoka Branch

Asakusa Branch

Mikawa Branch

Kitakyushu Branch

Mita Branch

Shizuoka Branch

Kumamoto Branch

Chiba Branch

Hamamatsu Branch

Kagoshima Branch

Funabashi Branch

Gifu Branch

Matsudo Branch

Kanazawa Branch

Shinjuku Branch

Mie Branch

Sales subsidiaries

Ikebukuro Branch

Kita-Osaka Branch

RISO OKINAWA CORP.

RISO OKINAWA CORP.
RISO Contact Center

Overseas facilities
Sales subsidiaries
Production subsidiaries

RISO (U.K.) LTD.

London Office

RISO EURASIA LLC
RISO (Deutschland) GmbHRISO FRANCE S.A.

RISO EURASIA KAZAKHSTAN LLC

RISO CANADA, INC.
RISO, INC.

RISOGRAPH ITALIA S.p.A.
RISO IBERICA, S.A.

RISO KOREA LTD.
Head Office
RISO TECHNOLOGY CHINA CO., LTD.
RISO INDUSTRY SHANGHAI CO., LTD.
RISO INDIA PRIVATE LTD.
RISO HONG KONG LTD.
RISO INDUSTRIES(H. K.) LTD.
RISO INDUSTRY (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
RISO (Thailand) LTD.

RISO LATIN AMERICA, INC.
RISO de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

RISO INDUSTRIES(SHENZHEN) LTD.

RISO do Brasil, Ltda.

RISO AFRICA (PTY) LTD.

Company Data
Net Sales (Consolidated Basis)

Number of Employees at Year-End (Group)(¥ Millions)(Employees)

100,000

80,0003,140

74,847
Domestic(Japan)*1

60,000

3,101

12%

3,237

3,000

64%

Domestic (Japan)
1,735

47,562 47,758
48,196

Japan

Asia

4,000

78,469 76,897

Sales by Region (FY2012)

1,741

Europe

1,756

17%

2,000

Total net sales¥74,847
million40,000Overseas
20,0000Overseas
1,000

30,907 29,138 26,651
2010

2011

2012 (FY)

0

1,405

1,360

1,481

2010

2011

2012 (FY)The Americas

7%*1 Domestic (Japan) net sales: Net sales in Japan and

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from Asian distributors.
Note: Amounts less than the unit expressed are omitted.
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