Editorial policy
The purpose of this report is to communicate the roles and responsibilities of Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) in
promoting a sustainable society and specific activities toward achieving this goal.
In this year’s report, we have made some improvements to the substance and structure of the content.
Stakeholders can now get a better and broader understanding of our commitment to solve social issues throughbusiness operations as well as our efforts to enhance our medium- to long-term corporate value. In addition,
we clearly explain the issues that are material for us and their connection with social issues, our businessenvironment, our medium-term management plan, and risks and opportunities. We have also established annual
goals to serve as indicators to evaluate our progress toward the medium-term goals of each material issue. To
ﬁnd out more, please visit our website.
URL

www.tel.com/environment/index.htm

We remain committed to disclosing information in a timely and transparent manner. Your candid feedback on
this report is highly appreciated.

Update frequency

Scope of disclosure

Website:www.tel.com/environment/index.htm

SustainabilityReport

Amount of information

Organizations covered

This report covers the entire TEL Group (36 consolidated companies), with some exceptions (indicated in thecontent). In April 2014, the status of Tokyo Electron Device Limited changed from being a consolidated subsidiary toan equity-method affiliate.
Period covered

This report principally covers fiscal 2017 (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017), although some content covers fiscal 2018.
Publication dateThis report: June 2017 (Next report: scheduled for June 2018; previous report: July 2016)
Reference guidelines

G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2012, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Contact

CSR Promotion Department, Tokyo Electron Limited
Akasaka Biz Tower, 3-1 Akasaka 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6325, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5561-7402

URL1

www.tel.com/contactus/index.htm

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Contents

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2

Corporate profile
CEO’s message

3
5

CSR-oriented operations

7

Material issues

Process for identifying material issues/Social environment
Stakeholder engagement
Business environment/Medium-term management plan
Risks and opportunitiesIdentifying material issues/Material issues and CSR goals

910111213

Enhancing productcompetitivenessMedium-term goal/Priority themes/Relevant SDGs
TEL’s research and development
Technology innovation aimed at creating value
Environmental contribution of products

1516
1720

Reinforcing responsivenessto customers

Medium-term goal/Priority themes/Relevant SDGs
Systems for grasping customer needs
Solutions that create value for customers

21
22
23

Strengthening earnings
power

Medium-term goal/Priority themes/Relevant SDGs
High quality products
Increase added value of processes272832

Invigorating people andMedium-term goal/Priority themes/Relevant SDGs
Human rights and diversity
Work-life balance
Human resource development
HealthTEL’s social contribution activities

3334
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36
37
38

Medium-term goal/Priority themes/Relevant SDGs
Corporate governanceBusiness ethics and complianceInternal control system and risk management
Safety management
Environmental management
Supply chain management

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workplaces

Establishing a sustainablemanagement foundation

Data
Performance summary (Social)
Performance summary (Environment)

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