Prec ious Metals

Precious Metals BusinessI n t r o d u c t i o nvarious industries. By recovering and providing gold, silver, platinum,

S egments

E-Scrap
Precision
Cleaning

Catalyst

palladium and other precious metals indispensable to modern manufacturing,■ Revenue ■ Operating Profit■■(billion yen)

171.0

180
160

Business
Fields

we are contributing to the effective utilization of resources and the

113.8

120

15.9

15

Plating
Treatment

24.7

24.0

25

Dentistry

2019

2020

Result2021

Result(FY)

Forecast

Jewelry

Palladium

Palladium

SilverI N TE G R AT E D R E P ORT 2021

PalladiumGold-silver-palladium alloys are themain materials in dental prostheses
such as crowns and inlays, and thepercentage of precious metal content
varies by type. Customers suchas dental clinics and laboratories
provide us with waste containing
these metals and we recycle them.
We offer high-value recovery with
our own system for integrated
management of collection, assay
and reporting.

PalladiumGold

Plating Treatment(manufacturers)
Plating solutions

Assay report (precious metals content analysis)

Catalysts(dismantlers / brokers)
Unused and waste catalysts

ReturnDentistry(dental clinics / dental laboratories)
Removed crowns and processing waste

Jewelry(purchasers, manufacturers, and distributors)

Jewelry
Since precious metal plating is an
excellent way to prevent corrosionand enhance electrical conductivity,
it is used in various applications
from industrial to decorative
products. Utilizing a proprietary
electrolytic precious metals recovery
system, we recover and recycle
the precious metals remaining inplating solutions. We also return therecovered materials to customers
in the form of the precious metalcompound of their request.

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PlatinumJewelry and processing waste

SilverPlatinum

Palladium

We collect and recycle precious
metals from jewelry and ornamentsthat are no longer needed as wellas precious metal scrap generated
at each stage of the manufacturing
process from purchasers,
manufacturers, and processors. In
addition to accurate analysis, weoffer high-quality precious metal
ingot products, while also returning
raw materials to manufacturing andprocessing company customers.

FinishingGold

SilverMelting and moldingGoldElectronics / semiconductor
manufacturing equipment parts, etc.

Separation and extraction(manufacturers)

We strive to ensure the quality ofequipment used by customers intheir electronic component andsemiconductor manufacturing
processes by regularly and precisely
cleaning them. Customers entrust
us with their equipment parts, andwe perform stripping and recovery of
precious metals adhering to them.
The recovered precious metals are
returned to the customers uponrequest.

Plating Treatment

Collection

Assay

Palladium(Manufacturers, dismantlers, and brokers)

Discarded electronic substrates andprocessing scrap

Pre-treatment

Platinum

E-Scrap

Precision Cleaning

Dentistry

SilverWe have deployed manufacturing operations in Japan and elsewhere in Asia that enable the most efficient recovery of
precious metals and carry out optimal processing of recyclable materials depending on the different characteristics andadmixtures in the business fields where we collect materials. Furthermore, we accurately meet customer needs by fully
utilizing optimal methods and efficient refining facilities depending on the type of precious or rare metal.

Inspection

Precision Cleaning

Rhodium

Automobiles are equipped withcatalytic converters to detoxify
harmful substances in exhaustgas, and precious metals such as
palladium and platinum are used inthese devices. We use our originaltechnologies to recycle precious
metals from automotive, chemicaland other catalysts converters.

Electronic substrates used inpersonal computers, smartphones
and home appliances contain gold,
silver and palladium. We collectmanufacturing process scrap andelectronic substrates from usedproducts. We then put them throughvarious processes such as crushingand sorting to recover and recycle
precious metals. Our precise sampling
and advanced analysis techniques are
just some of the strengths we offer.

Gold

Collecting and Recycling Precious Metals
Platinum(precious metals
purchasers)

SilverCustomers

Gold

Catalysts

Customers (waste providers)

E-Scrap

Precious Metals
Businessdevelopment of industry.

144.8

140

Introduction to Segments

The Group collects and recycles scrap containing precious metals fromtoPrecious metals
market Sale
Trading companies
Manufacturers, etc.

Sale

Main Profit Drivers for the Precious Metals Recycling Business
The main profit drivers are stable refining fees and income from yield differentials (“free metal”).
Category

Profit Driver
Refining fees

Precious metals
recycling

Yield differential (difference
between actual yield andcontracted yield = “free metal”)

I m p ac t on Profi t
Refining fee income increases along with the amount of material collected.

The unit price for refining fees is higher for materials that require difficult pre-processing. This means the average
unit price rises along with the proportion of items that require difficult processing.

The volume of “free metal” expands when the actual yield climbs due toimprovements in technical capabilities and processes.

Income from “free metal” increases in line with rising market prices.

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Precious M etals

Precious Metals BusinessIn tr odu c t i o nt o

S e g m e n t s

We have been expanding our precious metals recycling operations in Asia since 1994, focusing on dental and electronics
waste. We have done this by developing business models tailored to local market conditions while utilizing the technology
we have developed in Japan. Furthermore, with the addition of the Asahi Refining businesses to the Group in March 2015,
we have expanded our operations to North America.

In North America, we mainly refine gold and silver raw materials produced by mining companies, and we are proud of ourrefining volume, which is among the largest in the world. We also are striving to develop new services using our refining
business as a platform, while responding to the diverse needs of our customers with financial services and high-valueadded products.

ASAHI G&S
ASAHI
G&S
SDN.
SDN.
BHD.
BHD.

Asahi Refining
Asahi
Reﬁning
USA
USA
Inc.

Asahi Refining
Asahi
Reﬁning
FloridaFloridaLLC

設立 ： 1994年
Incorporated:
1994
Location:
Malaysia
所
在 地Penang,： マレーシア・ペナン州
Numberemployees:
8
従業 員of：
8名
Precious 宝飾分野
metalsBusinessline:
事業内容 ：
電子材料、
recycling from electronic
からの貴金属リサイクル
materials and jewelry

設立 ： 2015年
Incorporated:
2015
Location:
USA所
在 地Utah,： 米国
・ユタ州
Numberemployees:
126
従業 員of：
126名
Businessline:
Goldand silver refining
事業内容 ：
金・銀の精錬

設
立 ： 2019年
Incorporated:
2019
Location:
所
在 地Florida,： 米国・USA
フロリダ州
Numberemployees:
47
従業 員of：
47名
Businessline:
Goldand silver product
事業内容 ：
金・
銀製品加工
processing

Upstream設
立 ： 2015年
Incorporated:
2015
Location:
Canada
所 在 地Ontario,： カナダ
・オンタリオ州
Numberemployees:
159
従 業 員of：
159名
Businessline:
Goldand silver refining
事業内容 ： 金・銀の精錬

Financialservices

Normally, it takes about a weekfrom the arrival of raw materials
to the return of the recycled
product. Asahi Holdings alsooffers "advance trading" toprovide the recycled product in ashorter time frame. We are also
meeting the various financing
needs of our customers byleveraging our unique capacity to
produce large, stable quantities
of precious metals products atworld-class refining facilities.

Refining
Business

Downstream

設
立 ： 2006年
Incorporated:
2006
Location:
South
Korea
所
在 地Chungju,： 韓国忠州（チュンジュ）市
Numberemployees:
33
従業 員of：
33名
Businessline:
Precious電子材料分野
metals事業内容 ：
歯科材料、
recycling from dental
からの貴金属リサイクルand electronic waste

Raw material
receiving

Asahi Refining
Asahi
Reﬁning
CanadaCanadaLtd.

創業 ： 1952年
Established:
1952
Incorporated:
1964
設
立 ： 1964年
Location:
City, Hyogo,
所 在 地Kobe： 兵庫県神戸市
Japan
従 業 員 ： 812名
Number of employees: 812

Product return

アサヒプリテックAsahi Pretec Corp.

Carbontreatment

Activated carbon is used as an adsorbent
by mining companies to perform
preliminary separation of gold from goldore. We collect the used carbon for proper
processing. While difficult to process,activated carbon is a valuable material, andit can be used to adsorb harmful elements
such as mercury. We remove mercury
from the used activated carbon and thenrecover the remaining precious metals.

Precious Metals
Business

Asahi Pretec Korea Co., Ltd.
韓国アサヒプリテック

Customers (waste providers)

North American Refining Business

Introduction to Segments

Global Expansion

Minted
items

Green
gold

We are focusing on supplying high value-added
products such as minted items including coins andsmall bars, as well as green gold produced fromrecycled metal.

(As of March 31, 2021)

Product return

Precious Metals Recycling Business in Asia
Asahi Pretec Korea
ASAHI G&S

Has 35% share of dental materials market

Main Revenue Drivers for the Refining Business in North America

Strengthened capacity with plant renovation in March 2020

In addition to refining fees, which are a stable source of revenue, we are expanding related businesses by using refining
as a platform, such as revenues from financial services and processed products.
Category

Business model

Customers(Electronics and jewelry industries, anddental facilities)

Rawmaterialdelivery

Payment

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Analysis,refining, andproduct creation
Gold, silver, palladium,and platinum

Refining
business

Sales

Market, etc.
Relatedbusinesses

Profit Driver

Impact on Profit

Refining fees

Refining fee income increases along with the volume of incoming raw materials (doré).

Yield differential (difference
between actual yield andcontracted yield = “free metal”)

The volume of “free metal” expands when the actual yield climbs due to improvements
in technical capabilities and processes.

Income from “free metal” increases in line with rising market prices.

Financial revenue (advance
trading, etc.)

Income increases when the period of advance delivery is extended.
Income increases when metal procurement costs fall, and the interest rate spread expands.

Value-added product revenue(minted products, etc.)

Income increases along with the brand value of our value-added products.

The unit fee cost does not change over short term because contracts are long-term.

Income increases when interest rates rise in advance delivery contracts with mines.

Income increases along with the market demand for value-added products.

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Precious M etals

Precious Metals Businesst o

S e g m e n t s

Introduction to Segments

R&D System

In tr odu c t i o nSolving Social Issues Through Business Activities

Technical Research Center
Pursues Original R&D

R&D
We anticipate the needs of our customers and strive to create new products and business byapplying our large body of elemental technologies and developing new technologies.
● Technology for separating and refining precious and rare metals● Environmental preservation and resource recycling technology● Precious metals molding and refining technology

Refining Technology
In addition to wet precious metals refining technology, which is particularly effective for recycledmaterial processing, the Group is developing dry precious metals refining technology effective
for the primary raw material processing it is performing in North America. By advancing andcombining both wet and dry refining technologies, we are creating effective precious metals
refining techniques for handling all kinds of raw materials.

Release Technology
In order to collect precious metals adhered to the surfaces of parts and jigs, etc., used in the manufactureof electronic components and semiconductors, the Group is developing technology to chemically andphysically exfoliate precious metals safely and reliably without damaging the parts and jigs.

● Depletion of precious metal resources● Environmental destruction during mining● Human rights and labor issues related to mining● Money laundering and terrorism financing risk

Precious Metals
Business

We conduct proprietary research and development
and analytical technology improvement in the fieldsof recycling of precious metals and rare metals anddetoxification and recycling of industrial wastes.
We established the Technical Research Center inKobe High-Tech Park to serve as our R&D hub. We
are looking to take even greater strides forward as
a company that contributes to society by improving
quality and technical innovation.

Social issues relating
to the Precious Metals
Business

Contributing to the SDGs
Leveraging precious metals recycling
to turn consumption into production,transforming waste into precious metal
resources

Contributing to industrial sustainability
by continually improving our highly
efficient and high-quality precious
metals recycling technologies

Helping to preserve terrestrial
ecosystems, forests, and other land-based
resources by expanding precious metals
recycling, instead of mining

Promoting peaceful, inclusive societies
by practicing responsible precious
metals management and transparent
procurement

Contributing to sustainable water use by practicing precious metals recycling without contaminantdischarge
Helping to protect human rights and prevent child labor in high-risk regions such as conflict zones
Helping to prevent climate change by supplying recycled resources with low CO2 emissions
Promoting high levels of sustainability by collaborating with other companies

Assay
The Asahi Holdings Group’s core assay function supports a diversity of corporate activities
using the latest assay equipment and high-level assay technology. In addition, we play animportant role in maintaining and enhancing trust with the Group’s customers.
● Development of new assay technology ● Technical guidance for assay groups at eachplant and sales office ● Purity assay of precious metals products● Environmental analysis of issues such as factory wastewater discharges● Environmental measurement certification

Assay Technology
The Group is developing assay techniques using X-ray and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) opticalemission spectrometry with the aim of conducting rapid and accurate transactions with customers.
We are upgrading our precious metals analysis at sites in and outside of Japan, including Asahi Refining.

Engineering
Using cutting-edge technology, experts from each business area design, produce, construct,and provide maintenance of facilities at subsidiaries in and outside Japan, helping to support
safe and stable operation of the facilities.
● Design, production, construction, and maintenance of facilities and buildings● Maintenance control of existing facilities● Installation and maintenance of precious metals collection facilities for our customers● Support for installation of robotics and IoT for equipment

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Priority SDG-Related Goal

Priority SDG-Related Goal

Expand precious metals recycling

Supply precious metals in ways that arefriendly to people, society, and the environment

About one-fourth* of the world's gold supply comes fromrecycling. Recycled precious metals have minimal impact
on the environment because they are not mined. They also
help promote sustainability because they can be repeatedly
reused. Recycling is an important way to ensure the stablesupply of precious metals needed in many fields.
By fiscal 2030, we aim to achieve total annual recyclingof 410 tons of four elements: gold, silver, platinum, andpalladium. As recycling emits less CO2 compared to mining
and refining, achievement of this recycling target will also
yield a CO2 reduction effect of 1.465 million tons-CO2. (*Seepage 38 to 39 for details.)* From GFMS Gold Survey 2019

While precious metals are indispensable to many industries, various
social issues have also arisen relating to mining, production, anddistribution. Businesses that procure and supply precious metals
must ensure they are not making these issues worse. The goldand silver produced by the Asahi Holdings Group are deliveredin ways that are friendly to people, society, and the environment.
1
We meet the responsible sourcing guidelines of the LBMA* andthe strict standards for RJC certification. Going forward, we willcontinue to promote business activities and initiatives that consider
ethical, social, and environmental concerns, while fulfilling our
responsibilities by supplying precious metals.
*1. LBMA: London Bullion Market Association

Gold and silver with a purity of 99.99% or more produced by Asahi
Pretec and Asahi Refining are certified as LBMA Good Delivery
Bars, while platinum and palladium with a purity of 99.95% or more
2
produced by Asahi Pretec are certified as LPPM* Good Delivery Bars.
*2. LPPM: London Platinum & Palladium Market

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Environm ental Preservation

Environmental Preservation Business
The companies of the Asahi Holdings Group meet the diverse needs oftheir customers by leveraging the unique technologies they have developedof various waste materials. As experts in waste disposal, we are helping
to solve global environmental problems and playing a key role in building
sustainable recycling-oriented societies.

Waste oil and sludge

Government
and public
offices■ Revenue ■ Operating Profit■■(billion yen)

Educational
institutions

250

Hospitals,
clinics, etc.

200

20.7

20.0

19.0

150

Research
institutions

Glass andsash
manufacturers

100

Chemicalmanufacturers

4.4

50

4.3

3.8

40

Research
institutions /laboratories

Glass

S egments

30

Plant
manufacturers

Other
manufacturers

2019

2020

2021

ResultResultForecast(FY)

Business Models for the Environmental Preservation BusinessAsahi Holdings offers proper processing of waste from various industries, including detoxification and recycling ofdifficult-to-handle materials. In addition, we are developing consulting sales across Japan based on our multiple
business models.

Environmental
Preservation
Business

Waste reagentsBusiness Fields

toIntroduction to Segments

over the decades in their respective fields to detoxify and properly dispose

I n t r o d u c t i o nBusiness partners(factories, laboratories, hospitals, government offices, universities, high schools, etc.)

Customer consultation
The Group collects reagents for disposal
from educational and research institutions.
They are packed one by one for collection,
confirming that they are stored in propercollection containers. Chemical content
analysis is performed for any unidentified(poorly labeled) reagents to determine
the appropriate processing method
before disposal. Even small quantities of
miscellaneous wastes that are difficult tohandle are also processed properly.

Based on analysis results, waste oils
from factories are mixed and adjusted
to achieve the optimal composition,
before being recycled as alternative
fuels. Meanwhile, sludge is recycled as
raw materials for cement after adjusting
content and moisture and then kneadingthem. The aim is to ensure and maintainthe quality of all recycled materials.

Wood waste

Waste fire-proof bricks

Large amounts of scrap wood are
generated by the demolition of buildings
and other sites. We collect and shred thismaterial into wood chips, which is used
for fueling biomass power generation
plants or for making particleboard.

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Fire-proof bricks are used as
refractories to line glass furnaces, kilns
and incinerators. Waste bricks generated
by the demolishing of such facilities andperiodic repair work are collected andcarefully sorted. Recyclable items arereused as paving materials and fireproof bricks.

Plate glass is collected from glass andsash manufacturers, and glass bottles
from municipalities. The collected glassis screened and pulverized at our own
facility, and recycled as high-quality glass
cullet. This is sold to manufacturers andreused to make window glass, glass
bottles, or home insulation.

Waste acids, alkalis and sludge(inorganic/organic)

Waste acids, alkalis, and sludge are
generated by a wide range of industries,
and their properties are diverse,
including inorganic and organic.
Liquid waste is collected by a vacuum
truck, subjected to neutralization anddewatering processes, then treated withmicrobes, before being discharged into
the public sewer system. The residual
sludge is recycled as a raw material forrefining or composting, etc.

Providing a wide range of solutions that meet customer needs, from waste
collection to transport and disposal

Collection, transport, and proper
processing

Effluent, waste oil, sludge, waste reagents, glass,waste fire-proof bricks, waste wood, etc.

Consulting

Arrangement of disposal destination, etc.

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Environment al Preservation

Environmental Preservation BusinessIn tr odu c t i o nt o

S e g m e n t sGroup Network

The Asahi Holdings Group provides one-stop support for all inquiries regarding industrial waste disposal. We
provide a wide range of solutions from collection and transportation to disposal through an experienced sales teamthat extends across our group network. We hold relevant licenses from authorities across Japan and can handle awide variety of materials.

We have a system for swift and proper waste disposal based on the necessary licenses for collection, transportation,and intermediate treatment of most types of industrial waste and specially controlled industrial waste. In addition,
our outstanding technology for detoxifying industrial waste offers optimal solutions for environmental preservation.

O ne- s t o p
Collection andtransportation

Disposal

Kobe Plant
Waste
generator

Consultation●Detoxification of liquidGroup sales
representative

waste and sludge●Oil-water separation ofwaste waterGroup plant

Kawaguchi Plant●Neutralization and dewatering

PartnerGroup plant

process of inorganic liquid
waste

Kitakyushu Plant/Hibiki Plant●Incineration of various waste

Environmental
Preservation
Business

Arrangements

Industrial waste

Introduction to Segments

Providing One-Stop Solutions

Ibaraki Plant●Sludge recycling●Fermentation and composting●Waste plastic crushingof organic sludge and animal/
plant wastes

JW Glass Recycling●Recycling of glass

plate and bottles

Partner plant

Fuji Rozai

Ijuin Plant/Taniyama Rinkai Plant●Regular●Incineration of various waste

maintenanceand demolition
work for glass
manufacturingkilns and waste
incinerators●Detoxification of liquid waste

Processes of Industrial Waste Disposal and Recycling

Samukawa Plant

Collection and transportation

Intermediate treatment

Recycling■Industrial waste■ Neutralization

Landfill

18 articles including waste
acids, waste alkalis, waste oil,sludge, waste plastics, etc.

■ Condensation and■Specially controlledindustrial waste		

17 articles of hazardous waste,such as waste acids, waste
alkalis, waste oil and sludge,
which contain specified toxic
substances, and infectious
waste■ Incineration●Concreting process for burnt

residues, dust and sludge
generated by incinerators, etc.

Totsuka Plant

Yokohama Plant●Neutralization and dewatering●Recycling of sludge, waste oil andprocess of organic liquid waste

precipitation

wood chip●Sorting, recycling of other waste(As o f Apr i l 1, 2021)■ Dewatering

Licenses Acquired by the Group (As of April 1, 2021)■ Cyanide decomposition■ Oil-water separating

Industrial waste collection and transportation license

All prefectures, 9 government ordinance cities and core cities

Industrial waste disposal license

13 prefectures, 7 government ordinance cities and core cities

Specially controlled industrial waste
collection and transportation license

All prefectures, 9 government ordinance cities and core cities■ RoastingSpecially controlled industrial waste disposal license

10 prefectures and 7 government ordinance cities■ Fermentation and composting

Excellent industrial waste
management company certification*

Asahi Pretec: All prefectures and government ordinance cities
Affiliate in Japan: 28 prefectures, 3 government ordinance cities and core cities■ Neutralization, mixing■ Sorting, compressing,

Waste oil recycling facility, Asahi Pretec Yokohama Plant

crushing■ Kneading■ Concreting■ Grading

Incineration facility, Asahi Pretec Kitakyushu Plant* In April 2011, Japanese laws concerning industrial waste management were revised, creating a new recognition system for excellent industrial waste management companies.
Prefectures and government ordinance cities select companies which meet their strict standards in areas such as operational implementation capacity and experience. All Group
companies are pursuing this certification, aiming to ensure that customers can feel totally confident about doing business with the Group.

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Environment al Preservation

Environmental Preservation BusinessIn tr odu c t i o n

Generating Power from Wastet o

S e g m e n t sSolving Social Issues Through Business Activities

Social issues relating
to the Environmental
Preservation Business

Introduction to Segments

Waste-to-energy is a power generation method that uses the heat generated from waste incineration. It produces hightemperatures and high-pressure steam that turns a turbine and generates power. By taking advantage of the energy
released during waste incineration to produce electricity, the Group can reduce the amount of fuel used, thereby reducing
CO2 emissions accordingly. The Group constructed a waste-to-energy power plant in the city of Kitakyushu. By achieving
advanced and highly efficient heat recovery, we are helping to prevent global warming and build a low-carbon society.

● Contamination by hazardous waste● Impact on land and ocean ecosystems● Pollution of water resources

TurbineGenerator

Powergeneration

Contributing to the SDGs

Garbagepit

Exhaust gas
treatment
equipment

BoilerSmokestack

Realizing a sustainable society byrecycling and detoxifying waste

Securing the sustainability of water
resources by detoxifying discharge
such as waste acids and alkalis

Preventing marine pollution by properly
treating liquid and plastic waste

Preventing pollution of land
environments by detoxifying waste, andextending the lifespan of final disposalsites by promoting recycling

Advancing technological innovationfrom the standpoint of further
improving resource utilization efficiency
for various waste products, andpromoting global sustainability

Achieving sustainable cities and othercommunities by properly managing
waste

Waste

Incineration ash

Digital Transformation in the Environmental Preservation Business

Environmental
Preservation
Business

Garbage crane

Helping to prevent climate change by reducing CO2 emissions from waste-to-energy power generation

Digital platform

Promoting high levels of sustainability by collaborating with other companies

Waste treatment matching
Waste treatment consulting
Sustainability reportCollection and transport route optimization

Waste treatment performance levelingBusiness process streamlining
Electronic manifest cooperation
Electronic contracts

Waste generator

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Collection and transport
providerIntermediate treatment
providerPriority SDG-Related Goal

Expand proper industrial
waste disposal
Due to the increased economic activities ofmass production, mass consumption and massdisposal, a shortage of final waste disposalsites has become a social issue in Japan.
In recent years, the problem of microplastics
polluting the oceans and harming marine life
has also become an international concern.
This is often a result of the improper disposalof plastic materials, which end up in rivers andflow out to sea.
The Asahi Holdings Group disposes all
wastes properly and aims to increase its total
volume of properly handled industrial waste
to 500,000 tons per year by fiscal 2030. We
also plan to expand the detoxification andrecycling of industrial waste, while helping tosolve various social problems and promote asustainable society.

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Asahi Holdings Sustainability Policy

Asahi Holdings Material Issues

Sustainability Vision

Issues That Asahi Holdings Must Address
1 Expand Precious Metals Recycling
We will expand and promote precious
metals recycling globally in order to makemore effective use of limited global
resources.
Goals Total amount of recycled precious metals: 410 tons in FY2030 (1.5 times FY2015)
Effective reduction of CO2: 1.465 million tons in FY2030 (1.5 times FY2015)

Business
growthSolutions tosocial issues

The Asahi Holdings Group promotes sustainability-related initiatives by developing measures that focus on priority SDG-related
goals, monitoring the achievement of set targets, and communicating these initiatives both internally and outside of the Group.
These efforts are discussed and determined by the SDGs Promotion Committee, headed by the Representative Director andPresident, which steers the system.

We will work to reduce CO2 emissions
group-wide by implementing energy
saving activities at each site, switching to
next-generation vehicles, and switching to
low CO2 emission power plans.

Board of Directors

Consolidated subsidiaries in Japan
Consolidated subsidiaries outside Japan

Group Executive
Committee

Human resource development and contributing to the SDGs

Technology
Support &Production
Management
Department

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P35
・
P39

P39
・
P41

Goals CO2 emissions from energy sources such as electricity and gasoline:
Reduced 50% compared to FY2015 in FY2030

SDGs Promotion Team36

We will strive to ensure proper treatmentof waste as a waste disposal expert andwork to help build a recycling-oriented
society.

4 Reduce CO2 Emissions

Oversight: Representative Director and President

Corporate Planning &Communications Department

P29・
P42-43

3 Expand Proper Industrial Waste Disposal

Goals Amount of proper industrial waste disposal:
500,000 tons in FY2030 (1.6 times FY2015)

SDGs Promotion Committee

Human Resources andGeneral Administration Department

We will contribute to responsible
management of precious metals by
expanding the supply of precious metal
products while protecting theenvironment and human rights. We will
use precious metal-containing scrap andraw materials free from conflict minerals.

Asahi Holdings
Sustainability Policy/
Material Issues

Sustainability Promotion System

P29・
P38-392 Supply Precious Metals in Ways That Are Friendly to People, Society, and the Environment

Business materiality

The Asahi Holdings Group has developed its
business activities over a long period of time
based on its purpose of "A Total Commitment toProtecting the Natural Environment and Preserving
Resources." Our business activities are ourcontribution to sustainability, and we are achieving
both business growth and solutions for the issues
our societies face.
Today, as action is required of all of society,including corporations, we will further our mission
by proactively working to achieve goals that we set
for those issues to which we can make significant
contributions toward solutions.

5 Enhance Work-Life Balance and Employee Diversity
We will strive to enhance job satisfaction by
improving the system to help diverse humanresources to succeed within the Group. This
will be done by reforming working styles,
implementing health and productivity
management, and promoting diversity.

P44
・
P45

Goals Achievement rate for rest intervals of at least 11 hours: 100% every year
Usage rate of Holidays for Refreshment (three consecutive days or more): 100% every year
Percentage of women in managerial positions to all woman employees: Equal to men by the end of FY2030
Percentage of employees with disabilities: At least 2.5% by the end of FY2030

6 Encourage and Support SDG-Related Activities
We will encourage and support employee activities outside the Group’s main
business areas that contribute to SDG achievement, including individual andgroup volunteer activities. This initiative is called “Asahi Holdings SDG
Activities.”

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