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Zeon Polymix Inc.

Introduction to Zeon Polymix Inc.
Zeon Polymix Inc. was established in 1967 as a company with the remit of manufacturing arubber compound using Zeon Corporation synthetic rubbers. Zeon Corporation’s highquality synthetic rubbers are synergized with the compound technologies developed byZeon Polymix since its establishment to produce rubber compound products that are usedas materials for industrial rubber products in a variety of fields. We have gained the trust ofnumerous customers who use our unique rubber compounds as materials in functionalrubber parts in automobiles for their heat-, oil- and wear-resistant properties, in particular.
With the slogan of “Aiming to be a high-quality corporation” that supports life and industry

Zeon Polymix Inc.

with technology and reliability, Zeon Polymix meets its customers’ needs as a high-quality
company with high-quality products.

1. Efforts for Zero Emission from Industrial Waste (100% achievement)
Since achieving zero final landfill emissions in 2011, we have been carrying on with our commitment to re ducing in-process
losses from the viewpoint of the 3Ms (muri, muda and mura in Japanese, or “impossible, useless and inconsistent” inEnglish) for reducing waste materials and recycling packaging materials. In fiscal 2014, by converting a portion of ourgeneral waste into industrial waste in compliance with revisions to ordinances, although our landfill emissions increasedslightly on the previous year, we are continuing to actively promote reutilization and other effective uses of the waste weproduce by advancing our commitment to reducing waste emissions.
2. Reducing CO2 emissions
As a part of our fiscal 2014 effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we actively adopted energy -saving equipment andLED lighting. In addition, we are working on reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO 2) greenhouse gas by stopping theuse of electric power dependent boilers as a fuel conversion. From here onwards, we will be tying -in our environmental
measures by analyzing demand and establishing efficient production systems for reducing electrical power consumption.

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3. Environmental DataZeon Polymix Inc. Otsu Plant
Number of substances
Substances
covered byConsumption (tons)
PRTR law
Amount emitted (tons)
Amount generated (before volume reduction)
Industrial(tons)
waste
Amount sent to landfill (tons)
Water resources (Industrial water + Ground water +3Waterworks) consumption (1,000 m )CO2 emissions (tons)
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

FY201051480.0

FY201151650.0

FY201251460.0

FY201351220.0

FY201451130.0

195

171

155

148

160

25

4.00.00.00.0

-4550

4948

2,2301,697

1,938
1,573

2,631
1,534

2,740
1,416

2,860
1,388

1. Participation in flood-prevention training
Due to receiving flood damage caused by typhoon No. 18 in 2013, in order to alleviate
any future water damage, we participated in flood-prevention training as a local company,
which was conducted in conjunction with the Fire Department and local voluntarydisaster-prevention organizations. Actual training was carried out by receiving
explanations from the Fire Department about the names and applications of thenecessary materials and apparatus, which enabled us to learn how to handle and use
the necessary equipment correctly. In our Company’s disaster drills also, we will beputting this training to practical use by educating and communicating, and strengthening

Making sandbags atflood-prevention training

our systems in readiness for when a disaster occurs. Due to the significance ofparticipating in this training, we will be continuing this activity in future.
2. Participation in activities to protect Lake Biwa’s ecosystems
On May 25, 2014, we participated in the exotic fish disinfestation meeting staged by theLake Biwa Restoration Society as an activity to protect Lake Biwa’s ecosystems. Since
the 11th meeting, which was staged two meetings previously, for the second time a totalof 52 employees with their family members and numerous other people took part. The
numbers of fish caught was somewhat disproportionate to the number of participants
with the figure staying at about 100 fish, which was a slightly disappointing result. These
activities for protecting the ecosystems of Lake Biwa, which is the pride of Shiga
prefecture, are a great benefit to conserving the environment. Furthermore, it goes
without saying that such activities serve an important role for family participation andcommunication among work colleagues. As a part of our regional environmental
enhancement activities, we will continue to actively join in.

-2-Lake Biwa exotic fishdisinfestation meeting