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Optes Inc.

Introduction to Optes Inc.
Optes Inc. is a contract manufacturer for Zeon Corporation that molds and processes®

products mainly used for optical films and small molded components using ZEONEX and®

ZEONOR , transparent plastics that Zeon Corporation developed independently. We haveproduction bases in Tochigi and Toyama prefectures. Our Hokuriku Plant manufactures films
for LCD displays, while our Sano Plant in Tochigi produces medical test cells. Through thecontributions they make to energy conservation, these products represent our ongoing effort
to achieve a more harmonious relationship with the global environment by bringing creative,
environmentally friendly products to the world using unique and innovative technologies thatPresident Tsunehisa Ueda

neither imitate nor can be imitated themselves.

Optes Hokuriku Plant(Takaoka manufacturingplant)

Optes Hokuriku Plant(Himi manufacturing plant)

Optes Hokuriku Plant(Takaoka manufacturingplant)

Optes Hokuriku Plant(Tsuruga manufacturingplant)

1. Comprehensive Safety Efforts
In fiscal 2013, the Optes policy was “The evolution of Optes through workplace skills and discovery skills with safety at thecore of all activities,” and we moved forward with efforts to achieve zero incidents, zero accidents, and improved quality.
*1

Near-miss incident identification , a basic safety activity, has been developed as a plant index for improvements in theratio of countermeasures taken. The mid-term plan has the goal of minimizing equipment risk by establishing
manufacturing equipment risk evaluations, and we are continually developing initiatives to create safe equipment.
As a means of creating equipment and people that are aware of dangers, we are improving procedures, etc., through*2

public work observation , introducing “safety sensation equipment,” and we are creating systems that allow for safer
operations by allowing all employees to sense danger for themselves by means of training and more at the safety
sensation training center.
*1 Near-miss incidents
Near-miss incidents are unplanned events that nearly result in injuries or other losses.
*2 Public work observation
Work is selected from operational procedure documents, and the work is carried out while the observer (plant managers, depar tment heads, managerial staff or other workers)
inspects the work details and procedural documents to see whether the work is carried out according to procedure, and whether the work is safe, etc., for the purpose of making
improvements. This activity also reiterates the importance of working according to procedure.

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2. Environmental DataOptes Inc. Sano Plant

FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

Number of substances

11111

Consumption (tons)

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Amount emitted (tons)

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

11

7.2

5.9

7.0

9.6

11

0.7

0.0

0.0

0.6

4

4

4

56

1,711

1,015

1,105

919

989

981

611

664

625

674

FY2009FY2010FY2011FY2012FY2013

Number of substances

0000

1

Consumption (tons)

00

00

1.225

Amount emitted (tons)

00

00

0.006

462

419

707

849

1,377

0.8

1.5

0.0

0.0

0.0

4050

3129

29

CO2 emissions (tons)

19,604

13,159

8,499

9,622

27,483

Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

10,05810,501

9,390

10,313

12,549Substances
covered by
PRTR law

Amount generated (before volume
Industrial wastereduction) (tons)

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)

Optes Inc. Hokuriku Plant

Substances
covered by
PRTR law

Amount generated (before volume
Industrial wastereduction) (tons)

Amount sent to landfill (tons)

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Optes engages with its local communities throughout the year. To help beautify areas near
our plant in Toyama, we participate in cleanup efforts in the Kamitako area of Himi City. In
spring and fall we pick up litter and pull weeds around our plants, and in summer we cleanup local beaches. We also accept field trip requests for high school students, hosting plant
tours for two high schools in Toyama Prefecture. One high school student who participatedin a tour said, “I'm very proud that products made using cutting-edge technology arebeing manufactured in Toyama Prefecture.” Further, we worked with one high schools toPicking up trash in Kamitako

accept students for their internship programs, allowing students to experience working atplants in order to gain firsthand experience of working life. This program is extremely
popular, and produces results including the fact that some of the students whoparticipate in the program join Optes after graduation every year.

Z01 Himi Inazumi Plumtree-planting ceremony inKamaichi

Polytechnic high school
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