CKD Environmental/Social Contribution Products
Spreading through Society
Contributing to SDGs through business activities

Initiatives on SDGs

President's Message

CKD works through automation and flow control business areas to revolutionize technology and create values that lead to solutions ofvarious societal issues. We shall continue with integrity our initiatives toward the attainment of the SDGs, to contribute to the realizationof our corporate philosophy of "creating a prosperous society."

We at CKD have since our founding been a pioneer influid control and automation, contributing to automationand efficiency in our customers' manufacturing in Japan

Societal issues

and abroad. We aim to become a "World FA Total
Supplier" and to develop into a truly global corporation,of manufacturing due to IoTprosperous society." We intend to promote our businesscorporate activities, continue to grow into a"people-friendly corporation," and work toward the■ Rising automation needs

Business areas

From here on, as well, CKD shall engage in responsible

realization of a sustainable society.
Representative Director Chairpersonof the Board and Chief Executive Officer

President and Chief Operating Officer

Kazunori Kajimoto

Katsuhito Okuoka

Initiatives on SDGs

Innovative and Inventive Design
Excellence Award received■ Advancement/diversification

corporate philosophy of "realizing the creation of aBusiness departments

Foodstuffs

environment

objectives of the SDGs hold the same ideals as the CKD

and 169 targets.

Core technologies

Automated machinery business■ Rapid changes in businessas we work to resolve still more societal issues. The

activities with a thorough understanding of the 17 goals

Focus domains

MedicalRechargeablebatteries■ Expanded demand for unitsystems due to equipment
standardization/labor
shortages

Automation
technology

Device business
Good Design Award received

Electronic parts■ Human and robot cooperation,
shift to unmanned factories,
and full utilization of AI

Automobiles■ Accelerating motorization■ Expansion of semiconductor

Fluid control
technology

Machine tools

demandSemiconductors

With creative knowledge and technology, we work torevolutionize fluid control and automation to contribute toCorporate
philosophy

the creation of a prosperous society.

2 Consideration for the global environment

Management philosophy

3 Thorough customer orientation
4 Taking on a technological revolution
5 Corporate culture with emphasis on human resources

Conduct standards

1Awareness of societal responsibility

6

Customer orientation

2Sincere action

7

Taking on a technological revolution

3Compliance with the law

8Emphasis on human resources

4

Disclosure of information

9

Appropriate business execution and reforms

5

Environmental conservation

10 Exhibition of organizational strength

ESG areas

1 Awareness of societal responsibility

Societal issues

Direction of progressMateriality■ Climate change■ Environmental pollution■ Energy problems■ Drying up of water resources■ Waste disposal management■ Labor force shortages■ Diversity promotion■ Corporate philosophy■ Management philosophy■ Conduct standards■ Corporate governance■ Compliance■ Development of low-environmental load products■ CO2 emission suppression■ Reduction of water usage volume■ Prevention/reduction of waste generation■ Provision of products focusing on safety and quality■ Challenge Technological Innovation■ Stakeholder engagement■ Reduction of chemical substances affecting the environment■ Occupational safety and health■ Human resource development/next-generation development■ Taking on new businesses/new markets

Initiatives on SDGs

Peace and justiceStrong institutions*Please refer to other governance reports

In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" to be attained by 2030, including elimination

Index

President's Message p.1 / Initiatives on SDGs p.2

What are theof poverty, inequality, and injustice, response to climate change, etc. The SDGs are not merely a set of promising goals, but anSDGs?

actual specific action plan that seeks broad-based cooperation from corporations, governments, and regional societies around theworld, aiming for realization of prosperity for humankind and the globe.

Initiatives in Business Areas p.3-14 Initiatives in ESG Areas p.15-16
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Initiatives inBusiness Areas

Contribution to stable supply ofpharmaceutical products
Components for life scienceand pharmaceuticals
packaging machinery

Page 7

Through manufacturing based on automation technology and fluid control
technology, we shall promote activities toward attainment of the "Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)" and contribute to the achievement of a more
prosperous society and the creation of a new era.

Contribution to food safety/long-term storage
Research and development throughindustry-academia cooperation

Components for rechargeable
battery manufacturing
processes and lithium-ion
battery winding machines

Components for food
manufacturing processes andfood packaging machinery

Page 8Pages 5-6

3

Elimination of air
pollution throughconversion to EVs

Contribution to world automation
Development of low-environmentalload products
Contribution to waste reduction
Semiconductor-related components, fluid
control components, electric motors, high durability
components, sensor components, image processing
tools, Gripper for cooperative robot and handling device

Pages 10-14

Contribution to improved
agricultural productivity

Promotion of a worker-friendly labor environment
Promotion of a safe and secure labor environment

Automatic watering
control systems

PowerArm Assistive Device

Page 6Page 94

Initiatives in Business Areas

Contribution to food safety/long-term storage
Promotion of research and development basedon cooperation with industrial associations
Contribution to waste reduction
Components for food manufacturing
processes FP Series

Food grade packaging machine
Eco Blister CFF Series

A broad standard lineup ranging from air filters to actuators that

Blister packaging machinery for foodstuffs pursues

can be used safely and securely in food manufacturing processes.

food safety, hygiene, human safety, and friendly use.

Eliminates concerns over lubricant contamination, and supports

Suppresses wasteful use of packaging resources to an

food manufacturing based on use of materials compatible with theabsolute minimum, contributing to reduction of waste.

Food Sanitation Act.

Nitrogen Gas Extraction Unit NS Series
Nitrogen gas can be extracted easily from compressed air. To
prevent the oxidative degradation of food, a nitrogen gas extraction

Contribution to improved
agricultural productivity

unit is used to extract and fill nitrogen-enriched gas, extending theshelf-life of foods.

Automatic watering control systems
Watering system components ideal for automation of water supplies,watering and irrigation. Realizes economic watering in glass andAntibacterial/Bacteria-removing
filter SFC Series

vinyl greenhouses and other

The non-woven fabric element uses a silver-based anti-bacterialetc., in tune with the era ofagent and a hollow fiber membrane with removal rate 99.999999%

power and energy conservation

to comprehensively suppress and remove bacteria. Compressed air

to protect the environment.

institutional horticulture, as
well as orchards, farmlands,

that has been filtrated with an anti-bacterial/bacteria removing filter
is used to contribute to removal, etc., of food deposits, water drops,
and crumbs.
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Contribution to stable supply ofpharmaceutical products
Contribution to world automation

Components for Life Science MP Series

Elimination of air pollution
through conversion to EVs

Components for rechargeable battery manufacturing process P4 SeriesComponents for Life Science contribute to artificial

Comprehensive support for rechargeable battery

ventilators, biochemical analysis, sterilization,manufacturing, from electrode manufacturing todialysis, dental treatment, and many other devices.

packaging. Within each manufacturing process,

They control various fluids at high purity fromsupport such as dust and dust generationcollection through dispensing, cleaning, andcountermeasures, ultra-dry environments, anddisposal, with metal-free or high corrosion

restricted materials contribute to production safety

resistance, to support the medical field.

in the rechargeable battery manufacturing process.

Pharmaceuticals packaging machine Eco Blister FBP Series
Blister packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals packages tablets safely and securely, while eco-friendly with reduced air
consumption/electric power. Improves operability, workability, safety, maintainability, and cleaning, while eliminating defective

Lithium-ion battery winding
machine PEW Series

tablets or foreign matter contamination in the packaging process through an inline automatic inspection system which serves tocontrol quality and realize stable pharmaceuticals supply.

Automated machinery for high-speed, high-precision
manufacturing of the lithium-ion batteries used incellphones, automobiles, etc. Through integrating theservo control technology developed over long years
with our own in-house pneumatic components and camtechnology, we guarantee battery quality and safety.

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Initiatives in Business Areas

Contribution to world automation
Development of low-environmentalload products
Contribution to waste reduction

Promotion of a worker-friendly

labor environment
Promotion of a safe and securelabor environment

Semiconductor-related components

Assistive device PowerArm PAW Series
A Human Assist product that

The use of wide variations covering supply systems to exhaust

contributes to creation of a workplacesystems for chemical liquid, gas and vacuum control and otherenvironment where anyone can work

semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing realizes

safely and easily, based on the concept

unprecedented process control. Contributing to clean supportof "solidarity with workers." In

throughout manufacturing environments, production

processes handling heavy objects, such

equipment, and devices in use, we support the electronic

as cardboard box transport or

device industry as it continues to progress.

switch-out of metal molds for machine
tools, etc., a reduction of workplaceloads can lead to improvement ingeneral line productivity.

Fluid control components
Components for optimum control of water/air/gas/steam/oil
and other fluids, spanning a broad range of applications
from all types of cleaning equipment to water processing
systems and other environmental components. A wide
variety of products with high quality, environmental
countermeasures, and awareness of energy saving supports
the industries which enhance our lives.

* Cho Monodzukuri
Innovative Parts andComponents Award910

Initiatives in Business Areas

Contribution to world automation
Development of low-environmentalload products
Contribution to waste reduction
Electric componentsGripper for cooperative robot

Electric actuator that drives

This pneumatic gripper is dedicated for collaborative robots that share workat high speed and precision

space with other people without a safety fence and allows for various kinds

the "grab," "move," "rotate"of work. Contributes to increased productivity through the introduction ofand other actions essential

collaborative robots and automation of manufacturing sites.

for automation ofmanufacturing plants forautomobiles or daily
necessities. The supply ofcomponents optimized forWinner of the 2020 Good Design Award

facilities with ongoingrobotization, environmental

Green Powercountermeasures, and energy

Collaborative Robot Grippers are manufactured
with 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY(Certified by Green Power)saving supports automation.

Handling device for robot
Handling Components corresponding to various powersources such as Electric, Air and Vacuum that can beused for "Gripping”. Supports essential robot
peripheral devices for equipment where automationneeds are ever increasing .

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Initiatives in Business Areas

Contribution to world automation
Development of low-environmentalload products
Contribution to waste reduction
Sensors

High-durability components HP Series
High-durability components such as
long service life cylinders andenvironmental resistance cylinders
enable stable operation due to their longservice lives, preventing production
losses caused by suspension ofequipment operations after device
breakdown or by equipment
maintenance time. To improve
productivity in places with high usage
frequency and high-stress environments,
the series serves to create a "production
facility that never stops" and "achieves
stable operation."

Enabling status monitoring (visualization), breakdown
detection and remote operation through communication/sensors, in accordance with the spread of production
facility automation and IoT. Improves plant

Reduce production loss and waste

productivity, quality and equipment operating rate tocontribute to the realization of the Smart Factory.

Predictive maintenanceDurableRapid replacement possible

Plug & Play

Maintenance cost/time

Stopping the facility momentarily or for a long time

Mass Customization

Early end of life notification

Autonomous control

Labor shortage

Image Processing Visual Programming Tool Facilea
Programming tool that enables anyone to perform
image processing with simple operations andGreen PowerHP Series ismanufactured with
100% RENEWABLE ENERGY(Certified by Green Power)

settings. Realizes increased production efficiency onautomated lines through improving the quality andspeed of product inspections of dimension, position,color identification, etc., as well as barcode reading
and individual entry checks.

* Cho Monodzukuri
Innovative Parts andComponents Award

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Initiatives in ESG Areas

S ocial"With creative knowledge and technology, we work to revolutionize fluid control and automation to contribute to the creation ofa prosperous society." With this as our corporate philosophy, we perform corporate activities from a long-term perspective, withDiversity promotion

Promotion of health management

consideration for changes in the societal situation and business environment. In addition, with consideration for our influence asGiven that employee health is an importanta global corporation on society and the company, we approach critical issues (materiality) to create economic value and societal

Initiatives toward promotion of women's participation

management issue, we have issued a "CKD

value, promoting initiatives on the critical topics of Environment/Social/Governance.

We nurture a corporate culture where each and

Health Management Declaration," collaborating

every employee can make their presence felt,

with health insurance associations and laborthrough developing an environment whereunions to boost health awareness among

E nvironment

Certified as a Health & Productivity
Management Organization 2021
(Large enterprise category)

employees, and are working to create aworkplace that is healthy for both mind andwomen can demonstrate their strengths andcontinue to participate.

body and encourages enthusiastic work.

Development of low-environmentalload products

Human resource development
Realization of human resource development that encourages capabilities

We are engaged in the development of ecologicalproducts, considering that consciously setting

To build a "corporate culture with emphasis on human resources," we areenvironmental level goals from the development andimplementing a workplace that encourages development of global humanplanning stage is a necessity for creation of products

resources, and challenges to individual self-realization.

at a higher environmental level.

Nursery room opened at Headquarters Komaki Plant in April 2018

Promoting the Active Participation of Foreign Employees
We continue to recruit foreign nationals andpresently have 36 employees working in ourfacilities in Japan. (As of March 31, 2020)

CO2 emission suppression

Reduction of water usage volume

We continually implement improvement

We effectively use water resources in

activities such as the introduction ofplants, and are engaged in improvement ofenergy-saving facilities and construction

usage processes and water economization.

Prevention/reduction ofwaste generation
We manage the sorting, discharge,storage, and consignment processes forindustrial waste generated in plants, andare engaged in resource recycling.

of energy-saving lines.
Compared with FY2013, sales volume basic unit

Compared with FY2013, sales volume basic unit

Compared with FY2013, sales volume basic unit

17% reduction

7.5% reduction

13% reduction(tCO2/million yen)
0.50

(tCO2)
28,54230,00025,00024,59725,29524,147

25,79028,22828,2540.25(1000m3/million yen)
(t)

500

0.004

1,500

0.002

1,200

0.00

20,000338

300

15,000

309

336

329

355

382

415

419

system, we have also established a lifelong
employment system that allows employees toOverseas trainee system

Career plan sheet

Contribution to regional societies

work without age limitations.

Next-generation development

0.020

0.006

400

While maintaining the current re-employment(t/million yen)(1000m3)

27,339Broadening the Re-employment System

0.015
1,077
951

0.000

1,015

1,050

1,128

1,199

1,210

900

200

600

5,000

100

300

0

00.010
1,107

0.005
0.000

10,000

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020 (fiscal year)■■ CO2 emission rate (left axis) ■ Sales volume basic unit (right axis)

02013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020 (fiscal year)■■ Water usage volume (left axis) ■ Sales volume basic unit (right axis)

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020 (fiscal year)*The Tohoku Plant, which was completed in January 2019, is included in the results for FY2018.
*Scope of data aggregation: Domestic plants and sales offices for CO2 emissions, domestic plants
for water consumption and industrial waste emissions.

Products that emphasize safety and quality

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CKD forest creation activities

Environmental conservation activities in Thailand

Science classes that learn from manufacturing■■ Industrial waste discharge rate (left axis) ■ Sales volume basic unit (right axis)
Peace and justiceStrong institutions

G overnanceTaking on new businesses/new markets

The QC patrols conducted

We continue to venture into newCorporate governanceby the president andsectors previously considered

To improve our sustainable corporate

We strive to maintain high ethicalexecutives include direct

unrelated to automation. One

value, we strive for assurance andviews, and practice corporate activities

inspections of the quality

example is our entrance into theenhancement of the execution of corporatethat are just and legal in accordance

status at manufacturing

agricultural sector. At present, CKD

governance from the perspectives ofwith conscience. In addition, we aresites in each production

is cooperating with major solution"assurance of management transparency

working to regulate and thoroughlyplant, committing

providers to develop IoT solution

and soundness" and "suitable cooperation

establish standards of behavior forourselves to quality.

services for agriculture.

with stakeholders."

each employee in their daily lives.

Compliance

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Component products

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Automated Machines Sales Dept.

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Overseas Sales Dept.

Overseas Sales Dept.

2-250 Ouji Komaki, Aichi 485-8551, Japan
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