Environmental
Report2021

CONTENTS
Corporate Profile············································································· 2
Top Message ················································································· 3
Environmental Management ······························································· 4Corporate Philosophy ······························································ 4
Environmental Vision ······························································ 4
Environmental Policy ······························································ 5
Our Commitment to SDGs ························································ 5
Topics ························································································ 6
Environmental Management System ····················································· 8
Environmental Management Promotion Framework ·························· 8ISO14001 ············································································ 8
Environmental Accounting ························································ 9
Our Commitment to Creating Environmentally Conscious Products ················ 10
Development of Environmentally Conscious Products ······················· 10
Green Procurement ································································ 10
Environmentally Conscious Products ··········································· 11
Makita's Cordless Products that Contribute to Solving Social Issues ······· 12
Environmental Action Plan and Achievements········································· 15
Environmental Performance ····················································· 15
Resource Input and Environmental Burden Emitted (Material Balance) ··· 16
CO2 Emissions throughout the Supply Chain ·································· 17
FYE 2021 Achievements Based on Our Environmental Action Plan ······· 18
Environmental Initiatives in Our Business Activities ·································· 18
Global Warming Prevention ····················································· 18
Water Usage ······································································· 19Management of Chemical Substances ·········································· 20
Reduction of Emissions··························································· 20
Environmental Communication with Local Communities ···························· 21
Social Contribution Activities for Local Communities ······················· 21
Our Commitment to Preventing Environmental Risks ························ 21
Environmental History ····································································· 22■Organizations and Topics Covered
This report covers ten organizations in total, namely Makita Corporation, two overseas subsidiaries engaged in production andsales, six subsidiaries engaged in production and one other domestic subsidiary, and covers the topic of environmental protection
activities for FYE 2021. The number of employees in the organizations covered in this report represents 74.6 percent of the total
number of employees in the Makita Group.
■Period Covered
This report is based on the achievements of activities implemented in FYE 2021 (April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021).
■Reporting Policy
Our company is engaged in a wide range of environmental protection activities, and this report mainly covers the themes ofenvironmental protection activities that we are focusing our efforts on. In preparing this report, we tried to make sure that those
who are not environmental experts will also be able to easily understand the overview of each theme, with the aim to enhancecommunication with all our stakeholders. In editing and designing the report, we made sure to use appropriate phrasing and colors,and ensured readability.
The company’s environmental performance (achievement) data for the period coinciding with the company’s fiscal year, which
are aggregated as of March 31 every year, are analyzed and the results are published in June.
■Target Audience
All our stakeholders, including customers, business partners, employees, shareholders, local communities, and public institutions■Publication and Announcement MediaThis report is published in PDF format on our company's website and can be downloaded.
URL: https://www.makita.biz/■Report Creation Department and Inquiries (If you have any opinions or comments about this report, please let us know.)
Makita Corporation Environment & Facility Control Division Environment Group Email: kankyou@mj.makita.co.jp-1-

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Corporate Profile
Company Name
Head Office■Head Office
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo,
Aichi 446-8502, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)566-98-1711
URL: https://www.makita.biz/
Date of Founding
March 21, 1915
Date of Incorporation
December 10, 1938
Revenue¥608.3 billion (consolidated)¥378.5 billion (Parent)
Profit Attributable to¥62.0 billion (consolidated)
Owners of the Parent¥37.1 billion (Parent)
Paid-in Capital¥24,206 million
Number of Employees
18,624 (consolidated) 3,086 (Parent)
Description of
Production and sales of electric power tools, outdoor power
Business
equipment, pneumatic tools and household equipment
Consolidated Subsidiaries 53 (Production subsidiaries 6, Sales and production subsidiaries 2)
Number of employees

Parent[Billion yen]

15,00010,000
5,000
0

2017

'18

Profit attributable toowners70 of the parent
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2017
'18

'19

[FYE]

'20

'21

ParentConsolidated

700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

2017

Parent

'18

'19

'20
ParentTotal
1,000assets

Consolidated

'21

[FYE]

Consolidated

800[Billion yen][Billion yen]

[Person]

20,000

Revenue

Consolidated

'19

'20

'21

600
400
200
0

[FYE]

2017

'18

'19

'20

'21

[FYE]

United Kingdom Plant
Germany Plant

China Plant (MCC/MKC)

Romania Plant

United States Plant

Head Office/Okazaki Plant
Thailand Plant

Brazil Plant-2-

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Top Message
Aiming to create a “sustainable recycling-oriented society” that harmonizes theenvironment with the economy

Looking at the international economic situation for the year ended
March 31, 2021, the world economy, which had crashed sharply due
to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), was on a gradual
recovery path mainly due to the economic and financial measurestaken by countries and the spread of vaccinations. However,uncertainties about the future still continue due to concerns over the
resurgence of infections caused by variants, the outlook regarding
U.S.-China friction and other factors. Under these circumstances, on
the development side, the Makita Group concentrated its efforts on
expanding the lineup of lithium-ion battery products, such as the“40Vmax lithium-ion battery” series of cordless tools offering highpower, long life and durability. On the production side, we worked toincrease production in response to increasing demand and to promote
multi-polarized global production and began taking initiatives toward
going plastic-free by reducing plastic bags, etc. used for productpackaging and shifting to paper and other environmentally friendly
materials. On the sales side, we continued to focus on expanding thesales of lithium-ion battery products, such as cordless outdoor power
equipment. In addition, we made efforts to further strengthen trusting
relationships with customers around the world by continuing tosteadily provide customer support and after-sales services even amid
the pandemic that made it difficult to carry out normal sales activities.
In the future, the Makita Group expects that the prospect for the global economy will continue to be
uncertain. Meanwhile, the Group believes that demand for environmental and human friendly tools that
contribute to the solution of social issues, such as the labor shortage and environment conservation byincreased efficiency of works, will continue to increase further both in emerging and developed countries.
To cope with these assumed conditions, Makita will:· Strengthen its R&D and product development capabilities, mainly for the technologies of motors andtechnologies for discharge/charge of batteries, to take the initiative in cordless products market;· Position cordless outdoor power equipment as a future pillar of its business after power tools and help tobring about a decarbonized society by promoting the shift from engine products.
· Strengthen new product development and sales expansion in new fields, such as cleaning, outdoor anddisaster prevention, and strive to evolve into a supplier of a comprehensive range of cordless products.
· Implement measures to strengthen and improve the efficiency of production, procurement and distribution,
while further upgrading global production bases; and· Strive to raise its brand power by promoting the establishment of a sales and after-sales service network tooffer community-based and fine-tuned response to needs of customers around the world.
On the basis of these factors, the Group will strive to maintain a solid presence in the industry and contributeto achieve a sustainable society as a global supplier power tools used in home-building and in everyday life.
“Environmental Report 2021” is published with the objective of presenting the Company’s initiatives forenvironmental protection activities. I hope this report helps your better understanding for our activities.
President, Representative Director

June 25, 2021

Munetoshi Goto
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Environmental Management
Corporate Philosophy
Long term Target: Strong Company
Makita has set itself the goal of contributing to the creation of sustainable society and consolidating astrong position in the industry worldwide as a global supplier of a comprehensive range of tools forcreating comfortable homes and living environments, including cordless power tools, battery-operated
outdoor power equipment and pneumatic tools.

Management Policy/Quality Policy

1. Makita strives to exist in harmony with society (a company that observes laws and regulations, acts
ethically and never allows intervention of the anti-social organizations).
2. Makita values its customers (a market-driven company).
3. Makita is managed in a consistent and proactive manner (a company that strives to exist in perpetuity byadhering to a sound profit structure).
4. Valuing a stalwart corporate culture, Makita encourages each individual to perform to his or her highest
level (a happy company).

Code of Ethics

1. Honest and ethical conduct; no conflict of interest
2. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
3. Full, fair, timely and understandable disclosure
4. Accountability for adhering to this Code
5. Enforcement mechanism
6. Approval for waiver of this Code

Code of Conduct

1. Am I acting in accordance with ethical guidelines? (Would I be unashamed in front of anyone?)
2. Am I looking at things from the customer's point of view rather than the company's point of view? (Am I
leaning more towards the customer than my supervisor or my colleagues?)
3. Am I acting and thinking independently and taking on challenges? (Am I caught up in past experiences
and successes?)
4. Am I persistently improving and innovating technology? (Is there a reason we have to do it this way?)slogan5. When I am on site, do I respect the opinions there? (Do I accurately gather information and communicate
adequately?)

Environmental Vision
The “Go Green” slogan symbolizes Makita’s commitment
to continually providing new value as a comprehensive
international supplier of tools. We hope to always remain as
a company that maintains a steady eye on society,challenging ourselves to create a “sustainable
recycling-oriented society” that harmonizes the environment
with the economy.
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Environmental Policy
Basic Principles
As a global supplier of power tools used in building homes and in everyday life, Makita is aiming to conduct
a wide range of environmental protection activities, in order to contribute to having sustainable society andconservation of biodiversity.
Policies
1. Enforcement of environmental administrative structure
To conduct our business in an environmentally and friendly way, we will organize our environmental
administrative structure on a global scale.
2. Continuous improvement and pollution prevention
Makita will endeavor to continuously improve the quality of environmental protection activities andprevent from pollution.
3. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Makita will comply with applicable laws, regulations and standards concerning the environment.
Moreover, Makita will take preventive action against environmental pollution, based on ourenvironmental principle.
4. Establishment and review of objectives and aims
Makita will endeavor to fully understand environmental impacts we may cause and periodically review
the environmental objectives and goals within the technically and economically possible range.
5. Reduction of environmental burden
Makita endeavors to promote the following activities to reduce environmental burden.
◦Reduction of green house gas (CO2) emissions by conservation of resources and energy.
◦Reduction of industrial waste and promotion of waste reuse.
◦Replacement from substance of environmental concern and emission control.
◦Implementation of product assessment and development of environment-conscious products centeredaround cordless products at the stage of tool design and development
6. Disclosure
Makita will make this environmental policy known to all of our employees through internal
communication and will positively announce it to the public.

Our Commitment to SDGs
SDGs stands for Sustainable Development Goals.
SDGs is a global initiative aimed at resolving social
issues and creating a bright future, and it consists of
17 goals and 169 targets to be achieved by 2030.
Our company’s environmental protection activities
are related to some of the goals of the SDGs.
Therefore, through our commitment to environmental
protection activities, we will contribute achieving
SDGs.

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Topics■Product Initiatives
Shifting from engine-powered to battery-powered

In the past, the majority of OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment) was engine powered. However, while thatprovides superior power and stamina, the environmental impact of exhaust emissions has been a major issue.
In recent years, global warming, which is one of the most serious environmental problems, has drawn
particular attention from society. Our company is focusing on cordless OPE that do not emit exhaust gas
when used, and contribute to solving environmental problems, particularly global warming.
Our company will contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society in the future by utilizing our battery
and motor technologies cultivated through the manufacture of power tools, and accelerating shifting fromengine-powered to battery-powered products by proactively developing and expanding sales of cordlessproducts whose usability is comparable to that of engine-powered products.

■Promoting the Elimination of Plastic

Due to concern over global environmental pollution from plastic waste entering oceans, the EU passed a law
in June 2019 prohibiting the use of certain single-use plastic products.
In Japan as well, social initiatives are making progress to reduce single-use plastic, including the July 2020
regulation to charge for plastic shopping bags. In order to achieve a sustainable society and contribute topreserving biodiversity, Makita is also striving to reduce single-use plastic used in our product packaging. In
addition to efforts to simplify our standard packaging, we have, since FYE 2021, tried to reduce plastic bags
and the like used in product packaging, and have been proceeding to replace them with paper and otherenvironmentally friendly materials. In March, 2021 (the last month of the first fiscal year of this new
initiative), we achieved the equivalent of a nearly 40-ton yearly reduction in plastic usage. Going forward,
we will continue efforts to eliminate the use of plastic.

<Example of eliminating plastics>

Conventional approach: plastic bag

Current approach: packaging(polyethylene) packaging

without plastic bags

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■Our Commitment to Energy Conservation
Replacement of fluorescent lighting with LED
fluorescent tubes

We are replacing lights with LED fluorescent tubes in areas
where large energy saving effect can be achieved. In FYE
2021, the annual power consumption of the Head Office andOkazaki Plant was cut by 47,700 kWh by replacing lights
with LED fluorescent tubes.
[The photo shows the ceiling lighting of the office on the
fourth floor of the Head Office]

Removal of vending machines

In FYE 2021, we removed three vending machines from the
Okazaki Plant after having reviewed the locations of vending
machines with relevant departments. As a result, the annual
power consumption was cut by 5,200 kWh without incurring
the cost of countermeasures.
[The space indicated by the dotted red box in the photo iswhere the removed vending machine used to be.]■Environmental Initiatives of Overseas Plants
Our plant in China officially approved as a clean
production certified plant

In June 2018, our plant in China received approval fromthe Kunshan City Government to be recognized as a clean
production certified plant committed to reducing
environmental impact through energy and waste reduction.

■Our Overseas Sales Companies’ Commitment toEnergy Conservation
Use of geothermal heat for air conditioning (Oursales subsidiary in Germany)

Makita Werkzeug GmbH (Germany) has completed
construction of a geothermal heat pump in compliance with
the new energy law in Germany, and the building, which was
designed with energy conservation in mind, has a cooling andheating system that uses geothermal heat and lets in naturallight. (Our sales subsidiary in the Netherlands is also making
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Environmental Management System
Environmental Management Promotion Framework
Recognizing environmental protection activities as a high-priority management challenge, we promote
Environmental Management with the following framework.
We have the Environmental Management Committee as a body for deliberating and deciding on
environmental protection activities. Environmental Management Director oversees this committee. We havealso established one committee and five subcommittees under the umbrella of this committee, which
promote specific environmental activities.
Board of Directors(Executive Management Committee)
Environmental Management Director
Environmental Management Committee
Internal Environmental

Head Office (Environment & Facility Control Division)
Environmental Education Committee

Auditors
Global Warming Prevention Subcommittee, and others■Environmental Management Committee
The committee addresses Company-wide
environmental targets and handles tasks ranging
from policy and action discussions to recognition ofactivity outcomes.
■Environmental Education Committee
The committee plans environmental education for
new employees / supervisors and reviews the texts
for the education.

■Internal Environmental Auditors
The auditors check compliance with legal
requirements, suitability of environmental
management system, reduction of environmental
risk, effective environmental impact reduction
objectively. The audit is also useful for sharing theknowledge between departments.

ISO14001
Makita has established and run its own environmental management system since April 1998.
Our Head Office and Okazaki Plant first received ISO 14001 certification in 2007. In later years, all of ouroverseas production bases received the certification and are now operating environmental management
systems.
JAPAN
AICHI
Head Office, Okazaki Plant, Nisshin Office
Overseas
CHINA
Makita (China) Co., Ltd. / Makita (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
production
THAILAND
Makita Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
bases
UNITED STATES
Makita Corporation of America
BRAZIL
Makita do Brasil Ferramentas Elétricas Ltda.
UNITED KINGDOM
Makita Manufacturing Europe Ltd.
GERMANY
Makita Engineering Germany GmbH
ROMANIASC Makita EU SRL-8-Environmental Report 2021

Environmental Accounting
1) Target Period: April 1, 2020 ~ March 31, 2021
2) Scope: Head Office, Okazaki Plant, Nissin OfficeEnvironmental Conservation Cost

(Unit: thousand yen)

Investm
ent

Category

Cost

Total

1,200

140,383

141,583

Global Environmental
Conservation

428,770

173,002601,772

Resource Circulation Cost

107,000

87,426

194,426

Upstream/Downstream Cost

026,867

26,867Administration Cost

074,99874,998R&D Cost

03,116,210

3,116,210

Social Activity Cost

0

0

0

·Participation of community activity

Environmental Remediation
Cost

0

0

0

·Restoration related to groundwater pollution andsoil pollution

536,9703,618,886

4,155,856

Business area costs

Pollution Prevention Cost

Total

Key Activity·Measurement of air and water quality, etc.
·Electrification of forklifts·Renewal of production and air conditioning
equipment·Change from fluorescent to LED·Periodic inspection of equipment containing Freon·Recycling and disposal of waste·Renewal of production equipment·Collecting and recycling packages·Collecting and recycling small secondary batteries·Environmental education·Expenses for Environmental Group’s activity·Maintenance of green area in Office and Plant·Development of environmentally conscious
products

Environmental Conservation Benefit
Detail of Benefit

Business area

Environmental
Conservation Benefit
Related to Resources
Input into Business
Activities
Environmental
Conservation Benefit
Related to Waste or
Environmental Impact
Originating from
Business Activities

Upstream/
Downstream

Environmental
Conservation Benefit
Related to Goods andServices Produced from
Business Activities

otherSale of valuables

Amount of Benefit
Category

Unit

Energyconsumption

kl

5,334

5,769

435

Water usagem3

92,10590,195-1,910CO2 emissions

t-CO2

10,183

10,130-53

Wastewaterm3

63,541

67,614

4,073

Waste emission(total waste
generated)

t

1,359
(4,755)1,460(5,022)

101

Battery
Recycling

t

29

30

1

Total volume

2020

t

3,396

2021

3,562

Economic Benefit

Difference

166(Unit: thousand yen)

Reduction of energy consumption
by energy saving activities
1,257 (Reduction)

Reduction of waste treatment due
to resource saving and recycling
7,807 (Increased)-

Revenue from sales of valuable
resources generated frombusiness activities
94,566
Total: 88,017-9-Environmental Report 2021

Our Commitment to Creating Environmentally Conscious Products
Development of Environmentally Conscious Products■Development of Products including New Environmental Technologies

We are working to reduce the size and weight of our products as a whole, as well as to increase their power
and life by increasing the capacity of new technology motors (the DC brushless motor) and batteries,
improving motor efficiency, and reducing the size and weight of power components that affect the mass of
products. Furthermore, by utilizing our industry-leading battery charge and discharge technology and motor
technology to promote manufacturing various rechargeable products (cordless and engineless products), weare contributing to improving user safety, convenience, and comfort, as well as reducing exhaust gas, noise,and fuel consumption. The 40Vmax series is one of the most important and powerful platforms for the future,
which will further allow us to make various products cordless.

■Publication of Product Environmental Data Sheets

Since FYE 2011, we have been publishing quantitative data of the environmental performance of each of
our products (product weight, noise level, the percentage of reusability and recyclability, renewable rate,
efficiency, etc.) on our website, in order to give a better understanding of the environmental performance ofour products.

Green Procurement■Supply Chain Management

In order to review the status of environmental activities of our suppliers, we conduct a questionnaire survey
on environmental protection activities to our suppliers (e.g., to check whether they have acquired anenvironmental management system certification and review specific plants subject to laws and regulations).

■Compliance with Overseas Environmental Laws and Regulations (RoHS, REACH)

Substances regulated by environmental laws and regulations are defined as Makita Prohibited andControlled Chemical Substances. In order to ensure compliance with the European RoHS Directive, we
control chemical substances to conform to the RoHS Directive.
In order to ensure compliance with the European REACH regulations, we continuously issue a survey to our
suppliers to obtain information on chemical substance content because substances of very high concern(SVHC) are regularly added to the list.
Makita Prohibited and Controlled Chemical Substances
Prohibited Chemical Substances

No.

SubstancesThreshold level

1

Lead and its compounds

1,000 ppm

2

Mercury and its compounds

1,000 ppm

3

Cadmium and its compounds

100 ppm4

Hexavalent Chromium and its compounds

1,000 ppm

5

Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

1,000 ppm

6

Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

1,000 ppm

7~10

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl
phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

1,000 ppm (each substance)

11

Asbestos

Intentionally added

12

Poly chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Intentionally added

13"Total of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium"

100 ppm for packaging material

14

Restricted substances in Annex XVII of EU REACH Regulation

Conditions of restriction is specified for each substanceControlled Chemical Substances

SVHC in EU REACH Regulation

1,000 ppm

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Environmentally Conscious Products
We design all of our products with due consideration for the environment. This section introduces some of
our new products launched in FYE 2021 that contribute to solving environmental problems, improving theworking environment, and improving working efficiency.
Related SDGs

40Vmax Battery Line-up
Good balance between high power and longer-life of batteries by our unique new system (optimum power supply
system and optimum charging system)
Cordless Impact Wrench

Cordless Circular Saw

Cordless Fan

TW001G

HS008G

CF001G
Quiet running &Powerful wind byreconsidering andoptimizing the shapeof some components

Suitable for wide
work by changing“Finishing mode” and“Speed mode”

Compact and goodworkability by“Electronic 4-stage
impact power selection”
and “Forward andreverse rotation auto
stop mode”

40Vmax & Shifting from Engine-powered Equipment
Shifting from engine-powered to battery-powered
Cordless Earth Auger
DG001G

Cordless Blower
UB001G
Blowing force
equivalent to 28mlclass engine model

Drilling capacity
equivalent to 40mLclass engine model

Cordless Multi Function
Power HeadMUX01G

Multi function tool withusability equivalent to 30mLclass engine model (in caseof brushcutter attachment)

Shifting fromEngine-powered
Equipment

Shifting to Cordless Products
Shifting from corded tool to battery-powered
Cordless Belt Sander
BS180D

Cordless Upright Cleaner
VC560D

Shifting from engine-powered tobattery-powered
Cordless Telescopic
Pole Saw
MUA251D

Excellent performanceequivalent to cordedmodel and increased
maneuverability

High dust pick-up
rate equivalent tocorded model andincreased
maneuverability- 11 -

Excellent
performanceequivalent to 30mLclass engine model

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Makita's Cordless Products that Contribute to Solving Social Issues■Solving the Labor Shortage and Improving the Working Environment<Battery Powered Wheelbarrow>
Japan’s agriculture is facing a serious labor shortage due to heavy labor and the aging population. It is said
that 60% of agricultural work involves carrying tasks, and the wheelbarrow used for carrying loads strain theshoulders and back due to uneven surfaces. There are engine-powered transport vehicles, but you sometimes
need to worry about the noise when using them early in the morning, and they take a long time to start up,need fuel (e.g., gasoline) to run, and generate exhaust gas emissions.
On the other hand, the CU180D cordless transport vehicle is powered by an 18V battery, which is a standard
battery for other cordless tools. As it can be used in the same way as a wheelbarrow and is motor assisted,even elderly people and women can carry heavy loads with less power.
Related SDGs

< Battery Powered Pruning Shears>
For grape farms, pruning is an essential task to harvest delicious grapes every year. However, pruning
manually with pruning scissors has a risk of tenosynovitis as it puts a major strain on hands and arms.
The cordless pruning scissors are powered by an 18V battery, which is a standard battery for other cordlesstools. The combination of the blade and the trigger makes it possible to prune trees and fruit trees in thesame way as a pair of scissors. The scissors are lightweight at 0.8kg, reducing the strain on the hands andarms and increasing work speed.

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<Cordless Fan Jacket>
Due to global warming, extremely hot days are increasing, and working in a hot environment increases
strain on the body and the risk of heat stroke.
The cordless fan jacket is a jacket with small fans that circulate air through the jacket to dry sweat and cool
the body with the heat of vaporization. This is an item for preventing heat and can be used in places likeoutdoors where air conditioners or fans cannot be used.
Related SDGs

<Robotic Cleaner>
Cleaning large areas, such as offices, stores, and warehouses, requires manpower. In addition, in factories
where manufacturing machines are lined up, there are many areas that cannot be cleaned manually unlessthe machines are stopped for safety.
The robotic cleaner can automatically clean areas that require cleaning by, for example, doing work that
requires bending over, which puts a strain on the back, and in very large areas. There is no need to turn onlights for cleaning or stop machines because people do not go near the manufacturing machines.

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■Disaster Preparedness< Disaster Prevention Combo Kit >In recent years, due to frequent natural disasters caused by global warming, cordless products have attracted
attention in terms of early recovery from disasters and disaster preparedness. Our disaster prevention combo
kit, which is useful in case of a disaster, includes in the package a light needed in case of a power failure atnight, a radio and a television to obtain correct information, and a battery and charger. It also includes a lightthat can charge a smartphone by connecting a USB cord.
Related SDGs

■Sustainable Society<Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment>
In the past, most chainsaws and mowers used outdoors were engine powered. Engine-powered products are
powerful and can be used for many hours, but because they generate exhaust gas emissions and noise, there
are time and locational constraints on using them, and they are not easy to use because they need gasoline.
The cordless OPE is an environmentally friendly product for workers and the environment, including
animals and plants, because it can be used just like an engine-powered product, is low noise, and does not
generate exhaust gas emissions.
Related SDGs

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Environmental Action Plan and Achievements
Environmental Performance
Environmental performance data for the past five years are as follows: We are continually working to
improve our environmental performance.

Domestic Business Base
Categorymajor index

*Scop
2017
e

unit

Crude oil equivalent energy
kL
Intensity (The value in 2009 is taken as
100)
EnergyYear - on - year reduction rate
consumption
Transportation by ourselveskL
Intensity by ton-kilometerkL/10 k* t*km
Outsourced transportationkL
CO2 emissions in offices and Plant
t-CO2
Intensityperamount
of
sales
t-CO
/100
mil. yen
2
Greenhouse
Transportationbyourselves
t-CO
2
gas
Outsourced transportation
t-CO2
Water Usage
Water
consumption
Intensity per amount of sales
Chemical
substances

Wastewater

4
3
1
4
3

m3
m /100 mil. yen
3

PRTR law (handling amount)
PRTR law (release and transfer amount)
Intensity per amount of sales

kg

5,922

5,923

6,054

6,556

85.6

80.3

77.9

75.5

80.7 P.19

34,538 33,064 32,484 30,443 30,717
25,347 21,039 23,491 20,577 20,612 P.20
10.5
6.8
7.2
7.0
5.45

2

4,534
2.6
7.2
2.4
99.8

t
%

1
1

100 mil. yen

5,950

2

t/100 mil. yen

m3

2021

-3.3
6.1
3.1
3.0
-6.9
770
768
797
792
847
5.1
5.1
4.9
4.4
4.3 796893
981 1,108 1,053
11,886 11,648 11,115 10,780 11,672
P.18
4.9
3.8
3.4
3.7
3.1
2,008 2,003 2,078 2,068 2,212
2,116 2,374 2,607 2,944 2,799t

Total amount of wastewater(reference) Amount of sales

2020

108,166 96,955 97,675 102,339 100,262
P.19
44.7
31.3
29.9
34.7
26.5

kg/100 mil. yen

t

2019

1

kg

Total amount of waste generated
Intensity per amount of sales
Final disposal amount (Industrial)
Final disposal amount (General)
Recycling rate

Waste

1

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page

2018

4,313
1.4
8.2
2.7
99.8

4,558
1.4
3.9
3.7
99.8

4,755
1.6
4.0
2.6
99.9

5,022
1.3
6.2 P.20
2.7
99.8

82,178 68,481 68,008 73.775 77,680
2,422.7 3,096.5 3,263.9 2951.6 3784.9

P.2

2017

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Total of Overseas Plants
Categorymajor index

unit

Crude oil equivalent energy
Energyconsumption
Intensity per amount of sales
Greenhouse CO2 emissions
gas
Intensity per amount of sales

t-CO2/100 mil. yen

Water Usage
Water
consumption
Intensity per amount of sales

m /100 mil. yen

Chemical
substances

Waste

*Scop
e

2018

2019

2020

2021

kL

16,262 17,852 18,107 17,632 21,233

kL/100 mil. yen

7.0
6.1
5.8
6.2
5.3
51,276 56,915 56,338 53,549 64,470

t-CO2

5

t

Intensity per amount of sales
Total amount of waste generated

kg/100 mil. yen

Intensity per amount of sales
Final disposal amount
Recycling rate

t/100 mil. yen

19.6

18.1

18.8

16.1

250,663 256,260 273,035 271,986 308,328

m3
3

Amount of chemical substances(reference) Production volume

21.9

t

107

88

87

95

77

155

266

258

244

311

66
91
83
85
77
14,394 18,627 17,295 19,504 24,289

P.19
P.18
P.19
-

%

6.2
999
93.1

6.4
1,101
94.1

5.5
922
94.7

6.8
1,054
94.6

6.1
758
P.20
96.9

mil. unit

23.74

28.21

27.68

25.63

36.55

t

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*Scope 1: Domestic business base (Head Office, Okazaki Plant, Nisshin Office and Sales Offices)2: Domestic business base (Head Office, Okazaki Plant and Nisshin Office)
3: Okazaki Plant

4: Domestic Sales Offices

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Resource Input and Environmental Burden Emitted (Material Balance)
In order to engage in activities ranging from the development to production and sales of power tools, OPE,
air tools, and household equipment, including those that are cordless, our company uses energy and water
resources such as electricity and fuel, and resources as raw materials and parts (input), and discharges
greenhouse gases (CO2), chemical substances, wastewater and waste (output). The table below shows theamount of energy and resources used, as well as the number of substances with environmental impact
discharged in the process of our company’s business activities, from development to recovery, and we use
this data to promote environmentally conscious business activities.

FYE 2021 achievements

ENVIRONMENTALBURDEN EMITTEDRESOURCE INPUT●Total Production Volume●Energy Consumption
Electricity

Fuel (Crude Oil Equivalent)
Urban Gas
Propane Gas●Water Usage

39.13 mil. Units

99,091 MWh
230 kL

1.853 mil. m3●Greenhouse Gas

9,000 m3

CO2 Emissions

76,142 t-CO2■Exhaust Gas

409x103 m3

0.7 t

NOx
1,011 t▲Raw Materials
38,404 t

Metal
Non-metal

38,441 t
71,382 t▲Parts■Office Paper

78 t

IN

Makita group●Chemical Substances●Wastewater
OUT

386 x103 m3
2.2 mg/l■BOD*●Chemical Substances(Release and Transfer Amount)■Fuel for Transport

Styrene324 t

Xylene4t

Toluene4t(crude oil equivalent)●Waste Emissions

2,000 kL

29,311 t
767 t●Final Disposal Amount■Valuable Resources Generated
3,562 t30 t

■Batteries Recycling■CO2 Emissions in Transportation
5,011 t-CO2
Scope: ● Domestic Business Base and Overseas Plants▲Domestic and China Plants■Domestic Business BaseRegarding chemical substances, mixtures that contain Styrene, Xylene and Toluene are counted.
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CO2 Emissions throughout the Supply Chain
With reference to the international standards for calculating greenhouse gas emissions “GHG Protocol” andthe “Basic Guidelines on Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Throughout the Supply Chain” issued
by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we calculated CO2
emissions from our business activities (Scope 1 and 2) and CO2 emissions from other companies related toour business activities (Scope 3).
As emissions in Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) account for approximately 80% of total emissions
across the entire supply chain, we will focus on developing environmentally conscious products.
Scope 1

0.1%
Scope 2

Total of Category 3,4,5,6,7 and12

1.1%

2.6%
Category 11

83.8%

Category 1

6.2 Mt

9.0%

Purchased goods & services

Use of sold products

Category 2

3.4%

Capital goods
Scope 3

98.8%

Categories
Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3 Breakdown
Category 1
Purchased goods & services
Category 2
Capital goods
Category 3
Fuel-and-energy-related
activities not included in
Scope 1 or Scope 2
Category 4
Upstream transportationand distribution
Category 5
Waste generated inoperations
Category 6
Business travel
Category 7
Employee commuting
Category 8
Upstream leased assets
Category 9
Downstream transportationand distribution
Category 10
Processing of sold products
Category 11
Use of sold products
Category 12
End of life treatment ofsold products
Category 13
Downstream leased assets
Category 14
Franchises
Category 15
Investments

t-CO2
4,876
71,266

Remark

558,566
211,385
6,758

123,659
3,239
484
7,709
- This category does not apply to Makita business.
- This category does not apply to Makita business.
- This category does not apply to Makita business.
5,211,041
22,552- This category does not apply to Makita business.
- This category does not apply to Makita business.
- This category does not apply to Makita business.

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FYE 2021 Achievements Based on Our Environmental Action Plan
In order to promote the four environmental impact reduction initiatives, which are set out in theEnvironmental Policy, namely preventing global warming, promoting waste reduction and recycling,
substitution and emission control of substances with environmental impact, and providing environmentallyconscious products, we implement activities based on the Environmental Action Plan.

Environmental Action Plan
TargetActionAchievement in FYE 2021

Preventing global warming(Reduction of CO2 emissions)

Reduce company-wide energy consumption
intensity by over 7.73% by FYE 2021, with FYE2013 as the baseline (For single year, reducecompany-wide energy consumption intensity byover 1% year on year)
Continue our company’s slogan “Zero Waste, Zero
Emissions.” (Below the final disposal rate of 0.5%)
Promoting proper management of chemical
substances

Energy consumption intensity increased
by 6.9% year on year. (It decreased by
14% from FYE 2013)

Promoting waste reduction
and recycling
Substitution and emission
control of substances withenvironmental impact
Providing environmentallyconscious products

Promote to shift to cordless and engineless

Below the final disposal rate of 0.18%
Continued necessary actions for EU
RoHS Directive and EU REACH
Regulation
Promoted developing and expanding sales
for environmentally friendly battery
operated products

Environmental Initiatives in Our Business Activities
Based on the fundamental principles of creating clean plants and environmentally friendly offices, andpreserving the environment from a global perspective, our company not only complies with laws andregulations, but is also working to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities by reducing
the use of energy and water resources, and the emissions of chemical substances and waste.

Global Warming Prevention■CO2 Emissions

Related SDGs

CO2 emissions from all our domestic business bases increased by 8.3% year on year to 11,672 tons. On a
global basis, CO2 emissions increased by 16.9% year on year to 76,142 tons. The amount of emissions
increased largely due to increased production despite our efforts to introduce LED lighting, high-efficiency
equipment, and air leakage countermeasures, etc. We will continue to effectively control energy input andreduce CO2 emissions.
[thousand t-CO2][thousand t-CO2]

14

80

Domestic CO2 Emissions

70

12
10

■Domestic Sales
Offices

8■Nissin Office■Okazaki Plant

6■Head Office4■Thailand■Brazil

60■United States

50■United Kingdom

40■Germany■Romania

30■China (Kunshan)

20

2
0

Global CO2 Emissions■China■Japan102017 '18

'19

'20

'21

0

[FYE]

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■Total Energy Consumption

Total energy consumption by all our domestic business bases increased by 8.3% year on year to 6,556
kiloliters. Energy consumption intensity decreased by 14% from FYE 2013, achieving the target of a 7.73%
reduction. On a global basis, energy consumption intensity increased by 17.3% to 27,789 kiloliters.
[thousand kl][thousand kl]

Domestic Energy Consumption ■Domestic Sales

7

200%
Offices30

6■Nissin Office
175%■Okazaki Plant

25

5

■Head
150% Office

4

Energy125%
consumption Intensity

3

100%

2

75%

1

50%

0

2017 '18

'19

'20

'21

Global Energy Consumption■Thailand■Brazil■United States

20■United Kingdom■Germany

15■Romania■China (Kunshan)

10■China■Japan

5
0

25%
[FYE]

2017

'18

'19

'20

'21

[FYE]

Water Usage■Water Resource Input
As for our domestic business bases, volume decreased by 2.0% year on year to 100,262 tons. On a global
basis, volume increased by 9.2% to 408,590 tons.
[thousand t]
120

500

150

■Domestic Sales

100

Offices
100 ■Nissin Office

80■Okazaki Plant

Global Water Usage■Thailand

400■Brazil■United States

300■United Kingdom■Head Office

60

Intensity per
4050■Germany■Romania

200

amount of sales■China (Kunshan)■China100

20
0[thousand t]

Domestic Water Usage [t/100 million yen]2017 '18

'19

'20

'21

0
[FYE]

0

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Management of Chemical Substances■The Amount of Chemical Substances Released and Transferred

The graph on the right shows the trends in thehandling amount and the released and transferred
amount of Class I designated chemical substances(including specific designated chemical substances)
designated by the PRTR law.

handling

[t]

40

34.5
25.3

33.1

2017

'18

21.0

20
0

released / transferred

30.7
32.5
30.4
23.5
20.6
20.6

'19

'20

'21

[FYE]

Reduction of Emissions■The Total Volume of Waste Generated and Recycling Rate

The total volume of waste generated (final disposal amount and recycling amount) from our domestic
business bases (Head Office, Okazaki Plant and Nisshin Office) is linked to business performance andshows an increasing trend. The recycling rate has consistently been below the final disposal rate of 0.5%
(recycling rate of at least 99.5%), which is a target under our company’s slogan “Zero Waste, Zero
Emissions.”
[t]
5,500

Domestic Waste Generated[t]

Recycling Rate [%]100
99.8 99.9 99.8

and Recycling Rate
99.8

99.8

1,200

Global Final Disposal Amount■Thailand■Brazil■United States■United Kingdom■Germany■Romania■China (Kunshan)■China■Japan

1,000
5,000

99.5

4,500

99

4,000

98.5

Total ofwaste
generated

800

Recycling
rate

600
400
200

3,500

2017 '18

'19

'20

'21

0

98
[FYE]

2017 '18

'19

'20

'21

[FYE]

■Recycling of Small Secondary Batteries

Based on the Act on the Promotion of Effective
Utilization of Resources, we, as a recycling
member of JBRC (Japan Portable Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Center), are voluntarilycollecting and recycling small secondary batteries,
and our 122 offices in total, which include 121
sales offices (as of March 31, 2021) and Head
Office, are registered as collection points.

[t]

Domestic Batteries Recycling

50
40

Ni-cd

Ni-MH

Li-ion

14.2

16.0

19.0

20.8

4.7
5.9

3.8
5.7

4.2
4.8

'19

'20

'21

30
20

15.7

10

7.2

5.2

0

6.7

5.8
'18

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Environmental Communication with Local Communities
Social Contribution Activities for Local Communities■Volunteer Cleanup Activities

At the Okazaki Plant, we clean the east side
promenade of the plant site every month. We willcontinue to participate in local activities andactively engage in environmental protection
activities.

Okazaki plant: Cleaning the east side promenade of the plant (May-2020)

Our Commitment to Preventing Environmental Risks■Compliance with Environmental Regulations

In FYE 2021, there were no major revisions to environmental laws and regulations related to our company.
Our company complies with environmental laws and regulations.
We did not receive any environment-related complaints. In addition, there were no incidents withenvironmental risks.

■Voluntary Action Plan for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Our company is making efforts to reduce VOC emissions
based on the Voluntary Action Plan for VOC formulatedby the four electrical and electronic industry associations.
VOC emissions increased by 1.3% year on year but
decreased by 45% from FYE 2011.

Related SDGs

VOC emissions
2011

‘19

‘20

‘21

Head Office

0.02

0.03

0.03

0.02

Okazaki Plant

39.57

22.70 21.46

21.75

Total

39.59

22.73

21.77

21.49

[FYE]

■PCB Waste Management and Handling

In FYE 2021, our company completed the treatment of our stored PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) waste(fluorescent lamp ballast) at JESCO, a national waste treatment facility.
In the future, we will systematically dispose of low-concentration PCB-contaminated waste electricalequipment that is generated when transformers and other power receiving equipment are upgraded.

■Conservation of Biodiversity

Our company is committed to conserving biodiversity company-wide by incorporating the phrase “aiming toconduct a wide range of environmental protection activities, in order to contribute to conservation of
biodiversity” in the basic principles of our Environmental Policy.
We basically believe that all our environmental activities, including those aimed at reducing theenvironmental impact of our business activities by, for example, preventing global warming and reducing
waste, lead to the conservation of biodiversity, and we promote such activities. Specific examples of suchactivities include promoting the greening of plant sites and making our water quality standards on water
discharged into public water area stricter than laws and ordinances.
In addition, the Okazaki Plant's new distribution building, completed in 2021, is planted with indigenous
species such as benthamidia japonica, machilus thunbergii, prunus yedoensis, weeping cherry, rhododendron
indicum, and podocarpus macrophyllus.
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Environmental History(Letter in Green; Our History of Approach on Environment)

Mar 1915

Founded Makita Electric Works (proprietorship) in Nagoya City. Began selling and repairing lighting
equipment, motors, and transformers.

Dec 1938

Incorporated the proprietorship's business form and established Makita Electric Works, Inc.

Apr 1945

Moved the plant, in an attempt to avoid air raid, to the current head office in Sumiyoshi-Cho, Anjo-City.

Jan 1958

Started marketing portable electric planers, the first product in Japan.

May 1962

Changed the trade name to Makita Electric Works, Ltd.

Jul 1970

Established Makita U.S.A Inc.

Jul 1970

Established a new facility, Okazaki plant.

Jun 1981

Established Makita Brazil Ferramentas Elétricas Ltda., and started production.

Sep 1984

Established Makita Corporation of America. (Plant in the U.S.A, started production from Jan.1985)

Dec 1989

Established Makita Manufacturing Europe Ltd. (Plant in the U.K, started production from Jul.1991)

Jan 1991

Acquired Sachs Dolmar GmbH, chain saw manufacturer. (Plant in Germany)Apr 1991

Changed the name to Makita Corporation.

Apr 1992

Opened Nissin Branch

Apr 1992

Started collection of Ni-Cd batteries.

Mar 1993

Settled on Makita’s global environment charter. (This year is called Makita’s environment first year.)Jul 1993

Held the first meeting on environment.

Dec 1993

Established Makita (China) Co., Ltd. (MCC, plant in China, started production from Jul.1995)

Dec 1993

Settled on Makita’s environmental voluntary plan. (Started environmental activities such as
ozonosphere protection, measures for controlling global warming and industrial waste and using
effective resources.)

Sep 1995

Established Makita Ichinomiya (MIC)

Nov 1997

Explanation concerning approach on global environment to all the foreign subsidiaries at Makita world
meeting.

Apr 1998

Started Makita’s Environmental Management System.

Nov 1998

Settled an environmental meeting at Makita world meeting.

Dec 1998

Issued the first environmental report.

Jan 1999

Started environmental internal audit.

Nov 2000

Established Makita (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (MKC, plant in Kunshan, China, started production from
Jun.2002)

Mar 2002

Received the award for recycling from the organization about clean of Gwinnett County in Georgia(Plant in the U.S.A)

Oct 2002

Started corresponding to WEEE, RoHS. (Environmental regulations in Europe)

Apr 2003

Finished construction of new buildings of headquarters.

Nov 2003

Received the gold award of Green Apple Award about wastes management (Plant in the U.K.)

Apr 2004

Set up “special meeting for compliance with European environmental regulations.”

Jul 2004

To comply with European environmental regulation, the first XRF analysis device was brought.

Oct 2005

Announced the establishment of plant in Romania. (MMR, which started production from April 2007)

Jan 2006

Started “Makita World Meeting” about environment (Makita overseas plants and MIC participated)

Jan 2006

Acquired nailer business from Kanematsu-NNK Corp.

Feb 2006

Finished construction of new building in Okazaki plant.

Jul 2006

Participated in “Team Minus 6%,”the national CO2 reduction campaign against global warming.

Jul 2006

To add earthquake-proof construction, started rebuilding part of Okazaki plant.

Feb 2007

Makita world meeting: held environmental meeting with foreign plants and MIC.

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May 2007

Made Fuji Robin Industries Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary. (Changed the name to Makita Numazu Corp.

Jun 2007

Finished rebuilding of Okazaki plant.

Jul 2007

Makita Corporation (headquarters and Okazaki plant) acquired ISO14001 certificate from BSI.

Dec 2007Broke up Makita Ichinomiya (MIC) and merged the function with headquarters and Okazaki plant.

Jan 2008

Started operation of new buildings in headquarters.

Oct 2008

Finished construction of MBR second plant in Brazil.

Oct 2008

MMR (plant in Romania) acquired ISO14001 certificate from LRQA.

Nov 2008

MCC and MKC (plants in China) acquired ISO14001 certificate from CQC.

Jan 2009

Finished production in Makita Canada and merged with MCA in the U.S.A.

May 2009

Finished construction of new building for logistics dept. in Okazaki plant.

Jul 2009

MME (plant in the U.K.) acquired ISO14001 certificate from BSI.

Aug 2009

Closed Atsugi office and merged the function with the headquarters and Okazaki plant.

Oct 2009

Opened Tokyo Technical Center.

Dec 2009

MCA (plant in the U.S.A.) acquired ISO14001 certificate from UL.

Jan 2010

Dolmar (plant in Germany) acquired ISO14001 certificate from SGS.

Mar 2010

MBR (plant in Brazil) acquired ISO14001 certificate from BSI.

Jun 2010

Joined “Turn off the light” campaign for CO2 reduction in JapanOct 2010

Supported COP10 (Conference of the Parties) in Nagoya.

Mar 2011

Established Makita Manufacturing Thailand.

Apr 2013

Absorbed and merged Makita Numazu Corp.

Mar 2014

Closed Numazu office and merged the function with the headquarters and Okazaki plant.

May 2014

Started the rebuilding work for Okazaki plant “building-E” in order to boost the strength against

or MNC)

earthquakes
May 2014

Started the demolition work and soil contamination investigation for former Numazu branch

Dec 2014

Completed the demolition work and soil improvement work for former Numazu branch

Mar 2015

100th anniversary of Makita Corporation

Aug 2015

Completed the rebuilding work for Okazaki plant “building-E”

Aug 2015

Completed the soil contamination investigation for former Numazu branch

Dec 2015

Completed the soil improvement work for former Numazu branch

Jan 2016

Started the groundwater monitoring for former Numazu branch

Sep 2016

Closed Tokyo Technical Center

Jan 2018

Completed the groundwater monitoring for former Numazu branch

Feb 2018

Completed the countermeasure based on the law regarding soil contamination for former Numazu
branchFeb 2018

Received the silver award of “Aichi Environmental Award 2018” in Japan for advanced environmental
technology of Makita products

Feb 2018

MMT (plant in Thailand) acquired ISO14001 certificate from Bureau Veritas.

Mar 2019

Made Amadera Kuatsu Kogyo one of Makita group’s subsidiaries

Apr 2019

Started the construction work for new distribution building in Okazaki plant

Jul 2019

Completed the construction work for the expansion of the factory (Plant in Romania)

Jan 2020

Started the construction work for No.4 factory (Plant in China)

Oct 2020

Started the construction work for new “building-E” of Head Office in JapanOct 2020

Announced to discontinue the manufacture of engine products in March 2022

Dec 2020

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Makita Corporation Environment Group
3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, Japan
Phone: +81-566-97-1710 Fax: +81-566-97-1735 E-mail: kankyou@mj.makita.co.jp