MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
Mitsubishi Building, 5-2 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8324, Japan

Corporate Communications Division
Tel: +81-3-3283-5041 Fax: +81-3-3287-0833
Environment and Safety Division
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URL http://www.mgc.co.jp/eng/

CSR Report 2013

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Contents

Message from the President

2

Message from the President

Profile of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC)
Company Overview and Business3

Research and Development Activities

5

Supply Chain Contributions

9

CSR Management
MGC’s Efforts in CSR

11

Corporate Governance

12Compliance and Risk Management

13

Stakeholders and MGC
Together with Stakeholders

16

Responsible Care and MGC
Environment and Safety Management

21

Results and Plans for RC Activities

23

Occupational Health and Safety,
Process Safety, and Disaster Prevention

25

Environmental Burden of
Business Activities of the MGC Group27

Preservation of Biodiversity

28

Global Warming Prevention

29

Chemical Emissions of the MGC Group32

Waste Reduction in the MGC Group33

Air and Water Conservation in the MGC Group

34

Safety Management of Chemicals and Products

35

Environmental Accounting

37

RC Activities at Business Sites

38

13 Member Companies of the MGC Group
Environment and Safety Council

About This Report
The purpose of the ‘CSR Report 2013’ is to promote
our CSR activities and to provide information about
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC),
especially in the areas of Responsible Care (RC),
corporate ethics and compliance, and our relations
with our stakeholders.
In April 2012, the Ministry of the Environment
revised its Environmental Reporting Guidelines. Thisoccurred against the backdrop of ISO 26000(guidelines for corporate conduct regarding social
responsibility) gaining more international prevalence,and from an increased necessity for consistency withGRI (the Global Reporting Initiative), a set ofinternational CSR Report instructions referred to by
many companies. In response to these guidelines andinstructions, MGC furnishes information to various
stakeholders. In addition, we are committed topromoting ever-greater communication by fulfilling our
duty to society for proper disclosure.
We have put great effort into making this reporteasy to understand, and look forward to your honest
opinion and feedback.

Scope of This Report
Organizations included
All offices in Japan. In the case of MGC Group
companies, reference will be made where necessary.
Reporting period
April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 (includes some
activities after April 2013).
However, Responsible Care (RC) activities are included
from January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 (includes
some RC activities in 2013).

Reference Guidelines
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Ministry of the Environment, “Environmental
Reporting Guidelines (2012)”
Ministry of the Environment “Environmental
Accounting Guidelines 2005”
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)“Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Version 3.1”
ISO 26000

Publication Information
Responsible CareAt every stage of their operations,companies dealing with chemicals
must ensure that the environment,
safety and health are safeguarded. This
starts with the development andmanufacturing of chemicals, and goes
all the way through to distribution, use
and final disposal after consumption. It
also involves publishing the results of
those activities, being engaged andwilling to communicate with society. The
chemical industry refers to this conscientious activity as Responsible Care (RC).

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Date of publication: December 2013
Date of next scheduled publication: October 2014

Disclaimer: This report contains past and present facts, in addition
to information about expectations regarding social conditions,management plans and policies of the company together with
anticipated results. These assertions or assumptions are based on
the information available at the time of drafting, however unforeseen
circumstances may lead to unexpected social conditions or result inchanges to business activities which are different to thoseexpressed here.

In FY 2012, Japan’s economy showed some recovery inbusiness sentiment in the second half of the year due tocorrections in the over-valued yen. However, challenging
conditions still persist in light of the long-term European
financial difficulties, lagging growth in China, and sluggish
demand inside and outside Japan. Amidst this economic
climate, the MGC Group has continued to work on its
medium-term management plan “MGC Will2014” launchedin April 2012, to promote a basic policy of strengthening
our core businesses and developing new businesses. As
for the loss-making businesses that show no signs of
future recovery, we are determined to shrink our production
capacity and, if necessary, withdraw from these projects.
This will help accelerate our business restructuring in
response to changing economic conditions.
The MGC Group’s philosophy for being is, “To
contribute to societal growth and harmony by creating awide range of value through chemistry.” And, our Group
Vision, as stated in our medium-term management plan is,“To develop and grow sustainably on the global stage as aleading chemicals group with major presence and a strong
platform of proprietary technology, while taking CSR in all
our activities.” In this way, by holding an unwavering course
in our management even as severe changes unfold
throughout the world, we will make efforts to raise ourpresence within society as a company deemed truly
necessary by our stakeholders.
It is our pleasure to issue our CSR Report again thisyear. In FY 2012, we have responded appropriately todiverse regulations while making improvements; forexample, improving energy consumption efficiency,

reducing green house gases and waste products, securingchemical and product safety, and improving logisticalsafety. In the areas of occupational health and safety, andprocess safety and disaster prevention, we are working tostrengthen our worksite competency, striving toward the
mandate of zero accidents and zero occupational injuries.
We are also making all-out efforts to meet thedemands of the era in addressing corporate governance,compliance, and risk management. Specifically, we arestrengthening first-responder and communications
infrastructure in the event of a large-scale natural disaster,while enhancing our BCP and promoting the accumulationof contingency supplies.
In this way, we believe that working through the PDCA
cycle and making improvements with each issue is theessence of CSR activity. While following the principle ofsustainable development and always considering theimpact of our business activities on future generations, wewill continue in the future to supply original andhigh-performance materials.
We hope that everyone reading this report will gain adeeper understanding of the MGC Group’s CSR activities.
We welcome your honest opinions and suggestions.

Toshikiyo Kurai
President andRepresentative Director
October 2013

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Profile of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC): Company Overview and Business

Providing the Technology and Products That Help People Increase
Their Quality of Life While Supporting Sustainable Development of
the Global Community

Corporate Information (as of March 31, 2013)

Financial highlights (Consolidated)

Company name
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
Corporate Logo

Net sales / Operating income / Ordinary income
Net sales(Millions of yen)
500,000

Major Products and Business Lines—Six Businesses Operated by Four Companies

Operating income

Ordinary income(Millions of yen)
100,000

Head office address
Mitsubishi Building, 5-2 Marunouchi 2-chome,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8324, Japan

400,000

80,000300,000

60,000200,000

40,000January 15, 1918

100,000

20,000Established

Incorporated April 21, 1951
Capital ¥41.97 billion (as of the end of March, 2013)
Number of employees
5,323 (consolidated), 2,399 (non-consolidated)
Number of consolidated subsidiaries

00-100,000-20,000
2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

12

30,000920,000

6

10,00030

0-10,000

-3
2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

200,000

40

100,000

20

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

The desired
MGC Groupin 2021

Growth Mergers &acquisitions

Engineering
Plastics

Our development is focused on engineering plastics withmechanical strength and heat resistance, such aspolycarbonate and polyacetal, which contribute to lighter
weight in automotive and machine components as
replacement materials for metals. Special polycarbonates
for optical and other applications, as well as
polycarbonate sheets (film) using our strengths in surface
coating technology, are another area of development.

Major products
Polycarbonate Iupilon ®,Polyacetal Iupital ®,High-performance Polyamide
MXD6 Reny ®, Polycarbonate
sheet Iupilon ® sheet, Special
polycarbonate Iupizeta ®

MGC Will2014(FY)

Information & Advanced Materials Company

Electronic
Materials

FutureR&D
New
businesses(FY 2012–14)

MGC Will 2011
(FY 2009–11)

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Major products
Hydrogen peroxide, Chemicals foruse in the electronics industry,
Persulfates, Organic titanates,
Water treatment agents,
Environmental agents, Monomers
for high refractive index plastic
lenses, Adamantane derivatives

Specialty Chemicals Company

Note: 2021 will be MGC’s 50th anniversaryCorebusinesses

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Inorganic
Chemicals

Based on the hydrogen peroxide chain, which has a low
environmental impact and offers diverse functions in applications
including bleaching, sterilization, oxidation, and metal polishing,
we are developing a range of products from industrial-usehydrogen peroxide to chemicals for use in the electronics industry
and environmental agents. We are also involved in resinous
material for functional thermal curing, including monomers forhigh refractive index plastic lenses and photoresist monomers.

Aromatic
Chemicals

00Medium-Term Management Plan “MGC Will2014”

Financial crisis
3.11 disaster(FY)

Net assets ratio(%)
60

Total assets(Millions of yen)
300,000

2003

First step toward thedesired MGC Group
in 2021

Major products
Metaxylene, Metaxylenediamine,
Nylon-MXD6, Aromatic aldehydes,
Aromatic polycarboxylic acids,
Purified isophthalic acid (PIA),
Plasticizers

Total assets / Net assets ratio

Tokyo Techno Park (TTP),an urban research anddevelopment center forthe study of specialty
chemicals and advanced
materials.

Aiming to be a leadingchemicals group with amajor presence

Develops aromatic products centered on themetaxylene chain, including aromatic aldehydes andaromatic polycarboxylic acids, which are used asintermediates in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals andfragrances, monomers, and additives. One of our coreproducts, Nylon-MXD6, is a resin with gas barrier
properties that is made from metaxylene andcontributes to lighter containers and to preservation of
freshness in foods and beverages.

Natural Gas
Chemicals

Return on equity (ROE)(%)
15

40,0002003

Major products
Methanol, Formalin, Methanol
synthesis catalyst, Ammonia,
Amine, Polyols, Methyl
methacrylate, Dimethyl ether(DME)

Aromatic Chemicals Company

Net income(Millions of yen)
50,00041

Starting from the raw material of natural gas, deploys
the methanol chain and ammonia chain across awide field ranging from basic chemicals to functional
materials. Also promoting the use of biotechnology
and the development of energy and resources.

(FY)

Net income / Return on equity (ROE)

Main business sites in Japan
Branches
Osaka branchOverseas offices Shanghai Office, Taiwan Office
Research institutes
Tokyo Techno Park (Tokyo ResearchLaboratory, MGC Chemical Analysis Center),Niigata Research Laboratory, and Hiratsuka
Research Laboratory
PlantsNiigata Plant, Mizushima Plant, Kashima Plant,
Yokkaichi Plant, Yamakita Plant, Naniwa Plant,
and Saga Plant

Natural Gas Chemicals Company

Restructuring of lossmaking businesses

To be fostered
Second step toward
the desired MGC Group

OxygenAbsorbers

We are expanding this business with a focus on
laminate materials for printed circuit boards and entry
sheets used in mechanical drilling of printed circuitboards, and are putting efforts into halogen-freeenvironmental materials. Our BT-related materials forprinted wiring board are the pioneer of plastic
semiconductor packages, contributing tohigher-density semiconductors.

Major products
Laminate materials for printed
circuit boards (epoxy-relatedmaterials, BT-related materials),
entry sheets (“LE sheets”) used forthe mechanical drilling of printed
circuit boards

Expanding the business with a focus on oxygen
absorber AGELESS ® which was developed based on
the idea to create an oxygen-free packaging environmentthat prevents food deterioration by oxidation. Currently it
is not only used for preserving food freshness but also inother areas as a total solution for maintaining quality,
including for pharmaceuticals, medical devices,
electronic/metal parts, and important cultural artifacts.

Major products
Oxygen absorber AGELESS ®,PharmaKeep ®, RP System ®,anaerobic cultivation system
AnaeroPack ®, desiccant
AGELESS DRY ®

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Profile of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC): Research and Development Activities

To Contribute to Societal Growth and Harmony by Creating a
Wide Range of Value through Chemistry

R&D Strategy

Research and Development Sites and Structure

MGC positions its research and development as animportant means of becoming a distinctive and excellent
chemical company. Under this concept, we are handing
down a corporate culture that values original technology
and continues to answer the needs of society.
In our existing businesses, MGC is utilizing its
technology platform based on the core technologies ofcatalysts, synthesizing processes, polymers, andbiotechnology to advance research and development into:methanol, xylene, and xylene derivatives, a wide variety ofengineering plastics and their processed products,
product groups using hydrogen peroxide to reduce
environmental load, an oxygen absorber thatrevolutionized food distribution, and many more productsthat we provide to society.
We are also boosting activity under the Next
Generation Business Project Group, which was establishedin 2011 and is under the direct supervision of the President.
This project, a research and development organization, isaimed at creating new core businesses at MGC.

MGC’s research and development sites compriselaboratories, plant research technology sections, anddevelopment and technology centers, each of which carriesout research related to its overseeing company. Researchand development is divided into Company R&D and
Corporate R&D. Company R&D assesses changing market
needs, and brings research and development divisions,

Research and development sites

R&D goals and targets

Tokyo
Research
Laboratory

Niigata
Research
Laboratory

Hiratsuka
Research
Laboratory

manufacturing, and marketing together to undertake
research and development in line with companies’ businessstrategies. Corporate R&D aims to create core technologies
from a mid- to long-term perspective, with the Next
Generation Business Project as its main activity.
The MGC Analysis Center performs analysis and safety
testing for the entire company.
Tokyo Techno Park

NiigataPlant

Mizushima
Plant

Yokkaichi
Plant

Yamakita
Plant

Kashima
Plant

Electronics
Materials
R&D Center

OxygenAbsorbers
Techno Center

MGC
ChemicalAnalysis Center

Natural Gas Chemicals
Company

Creation of new businesses peripheral to existing businesses /brushing-up production processes / environmental impact reduction

Company R&D

Aromatic Chemicals
Company
Specialty Chemicals
Company
Information & Advanced
Materials Company

Niigata
Research
Laboratory

Tokyo Techno ParkTokyo ResearchLaboratory

Plant
Research
Divisions

Hiratsuka
Research
Laboratory

The “Next
Generation Business
Project Group”

Corporate Division(Next Generation

Corporate R&D Business ProjectGroup, etc.)

Mizushima Plant

Niigata Plant

Niigata Research Laboratory

In order to quickly take research results and use
them in real applications, the Research Group,
Production Technology Group, and Development
Testing Division are all interlinked.

The plant is promoting upgrades to existingprocesses, new plant design, and construction
projects as it considers ways to scale up
its operations.

The Plant utilizes its development process incatalysts and biotechnology as one of theworld’s top hubs for high value-added productresearch and development.

Medical packing solutions
Next-generation battery materials
New structural materials, etc.
Catalyst
technology
Superacid
Solid catalyst
High-pressuretechniqueTechnology platform
Synthesis
technology

Polymertechnology

Compounding
technology

Air oxidation
Liquid phaseoxidation
Hydrogenation

Condensation polymerization
Bulk polymerization
Oxidative polymerization
Films/sheets
Resin processing

Oxygen absorber
Resin varnish
Electronics chemicals

Biotechnology
Continuous culturing
Breeding

Yokkaichi Plant

Kashima Plant

As a production hub for inorganic chemical
products, synthetic resins, and chemicals foruse in the electronics industry, the Plant isbringing on line mass production of new OPE(oligo-phenylene ether) resin materials forelectronic components.

The Plant is devoting its energy to hydrogen
peroxide process upgrades and thedevelopment of new polycarbonates for a variety
of applications.

Yamakita Plant

Focusing development on functional chemicals for
cutting edge electronic components, the Plant
works on developing new applications for existingproducts and on global technology support.

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Hiratsuka
Research Laboratory

As a preeminent Japanese research hub, theLaboratory works on the development andapplication of new engineering plastics.

Tokyo Techno Park,Tokyo Research Laboratory

The Park and Laboratory explore the new themesthat will carry MGC into the future, centered on
development of functional materials and research
into applied technologies for existing products.

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Profile of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC): Research and Development Activities

Products and Technologies That Contribute to Our Daily Life andAddress Environmental Problems

Products and technologies that contribute to our daily life

Functional materials
Materials that are the key to product functionality.
1. PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone): in development
A new dietary ingredient with diverse functions suchas antioxidative effects and strengthening effects fornerve growth factor (NGF).
2. Nylon-MXD6
An engineering-plastic with high rigidity formachinery compounds and packaging materials withhigh gas barrier properties.
3. Monomers for eyeglass lenses
High refractive lenses resistant to breakage
and smudging.
4. Polycarbonate resin
The most prevalent engineering plastic with hightransparency and resistance to breakage; used in all
types of lifestyle products.
5. Special polycarbonate resin
Resin that adds novel, specialized functionality (suchas a high refractive index, heat resistance, andfriction resistance) to the basic properties ofpolycarbonate resin.
6. RP System®
A preservation system that prevents deterioration ofelectronic parts and cultural artifacts by creating
oxygen free conditions.

RP System®

Contributing to the rescue and restoration ofcultural artifacts damaged in the Great East
Japan Earthquake
Cultural artifacts such as paintings and artifacts can increasingly
deteriorate from the growth of mold or the progression of rust,depending on their storage environment. The RP System® that
MGC has developed helps to prevent this type of degradation.
The system can provide a simple storage environment free frommold and rust through oxygen absorption technology.
A great many precious cultural artifacts have been exposed to
the risk of degradation by submersion in seawater and from damage
to their storehouses because of the Great East Japan Earthquake. It
is the responsibility of our current generation to protect theseprecious artifacts and pass them on to future generations. MGC
provided the RP System® to municipalities in the affected areas,
while also participating in volunteer rescue operations for cultural
artifacts. With electricity and water infrastructure still interrupted, theRP System® has been used to rescue
damaged cultural artifacts by storingthem in an oxygen-free environment.
MGC received a letter ofappreciation in March 2013 from theCommissioner for Cultural Affairs, inFinishing preservation workfor damaged cultural artifacts
recognition of this effort.

Special Polycarbonate Resin “Iupizeta® EP Series”

PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone)

A special resin supporting high resolution
cameras for smartphones

Providing dietary ingredients in response toaging societies across the world

Cellular phones and smartphones have already become an
indispensable tool for our daily lives. MGC’s special
polycarbonate resin “Iupizeta® EP series” is used in the camera
lenses of these devices.
With annual leaps in the specifications of cellular phones
and smartphones, resolution exceeding 10 megapixels has
already become commonplace. Our special polycarbonate resin“Iupizeta® EP series,” synthesized from special materials, excels
in optical performance, including high transparency, a highrefractive index, and low double refraction, while also
possessing the manufacturing merits of high fluidity and low
stainability. This product’s features play a crucial role inever-increasing camera resolutions.

PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline quinone) is a new dietary ingredient underdevelopment by MGC using our microbial fermentation
technology. This ingredient is a water-soluble quinone compoundfirst identified in microbes in 1979 as a coenzyme ofoxidoreductase. It is present in trace amounts in daily foods andbeverages, as well as within the human body, in breast milk forexample. In 2003, PQQ attracted particular attention after RIKEN(Japan) reported in the British journal Nature that PQQ could be
the 14th vitamin.
PQQ is a unique substance that has benefits such asneuroprotection, nerve growth factor enhancement, antioxidation,and mitochondrial biogenesis. In 2008, theU.S.A. Food and Drug Administration
accepted the notification of PQQ as a new
dietary ingredient, with new products now
on the market using the ingredient provided
by MGC. Studies conducted in humans
have established improvement in brain
functions such as short-term memory and
An example of a
cognitive capabilities, raising expectations
dietary supplement
for PQQ as an ingredient meeting thecontaining PQQ in
the US
demands from an aging society.

Lens unit
Image of thesmartphone
camera andhigh refractive
lens createdfrom molded
Iupizeta®

Products and technologies that address environmental problems
MXDA (meta-xylenediamine)

Green energy

Water and air purification

MGC’s products and technologies contribute to the
spread of renewable energy and the development ofgreen energy.

A variety of water treatment agents and environmental
agents are used to preserve air-conditioning
equipment, treat wastewater and contaminated water,and deodorize and prevent odor.

1. Geothermal power generation
Geothermal power generation has been inprogress since 1995 at Hachimantai, in Kazuno
City, Akita Prefecture.
2. DME (dimethyl ether): market developmentin progressThis clean fuel releases low NOx, SOx, andparticulate matter, and can be used in power plants,
automobiles, and other applications.
3. MXDA (meta-xylenediamine)
As a raw material of epoxy resin hardener, MXDA is
used widely in applications such as heavy-duty
anticorrosion paint, and bonding and curing agentsfor wind turbine blades.

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1. Water treatment agents, environmental agents
We provide water treatment agents for circulating
cooling water systems, such as air-conditioning
equipment piping, which contributes to reducing
water usage and to maintaining the equipment’s
performance. These products remove oils, fluorinecompounds, coloring ingredients, and othercontaminants contained in industrial wastewater.
2. Deo-Power® (deodorizer), scrubber chemicals
We provide deodorizers for removing the offensive
odor from sludge and drainage tanks. We also
remove polluted air through specialized chemicals
for scrubbers.

Contributing to the proliferation of wind power
generation by providing raw ingredients for highperformance materials
Wind power generation is a relatively inexpensive form of renewable energythat utilizes the power of nature and has favorable generating efficiency.
These benefits have led wind power, primarily in Europe, but also aroundthe world, to continue to claim a greater share of overall power generationin recent years. As wind power generation plants proliferate, the demandfor improvements in the power output of turbines and ever-larger turbines
increases. Recently, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is used in turbine
blades for its light weight and high strength.
MXDA manufactured by MGC, and 1,3-BAC (an MXDA derivative), areused as curing agents for the increased strength, chemical resistance, andweather resistance attributes that they add to this epoxy resin.
By supplying constituent products for high performance materials,
MGC contributes to the proliferation of wind power generation, which is
expected to see greater and greater demand in the future.

MXDA is used for curing
agents for turbine blades

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Profile of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC): Supply Chain Contributions

Close up

Delivering a Diverse Variety of Functions while Considering
Environmental and Safety Aspects

Research and Development

Manufacturing
CO2 emissions reduction :*1

Environment-related expenses in R&D(FY 2012)

For environmentally friendly products:

2.8 billion yen

For environmentally friendly production methods:

1 billion yen● Development of energy saving technologies● Development of environmentally friendly products● Product design using safe raw materials● Process design, development of production techniques● Assessments of product safety

22%(over FY 1990 levels)

Chemical substance management andair pollutant emissions reduction*2:52%(over FY 2010 levels)*1 GHG emission rate index (CO2 equivalent)*2 PRTR substances● Procurement of safe raw materials● Appropriate management of chemical substances● Safe production and accident prevention● Emergency response training● Energy efficiency● Environmental preservation● Global warming prevention

Safety testing during development
As part of our supply chain management, MGC is
committed to environmental and safety assurance over theentire life cycle of products. We have testing facilities inorder to provide basic safety information on our chemical
substances. From the research and development stage, we
conduct animal testing for acute oral toxicity, primary skinirritation, and skin sensitization in order to assess the9

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Marketing andTransportation

Customer Companies

Promotion of modal shift

Customer companies*3:

Transportation ratio (FY 2012)

approx.

By rail:2%
By ship:34%

By truck:
64%

Reducing logistics costs

1% annual reduction in energy
consumption rate index● Modal shift● Reducing logistics costs● Ensuring safe distribution● Training for responding to logistics

accidents● Fair marketing practices● Quality assurance practices

13,000Consumers(domestically)

Providing functionality andsecurity to end users
through products of ourcustomer companies

Providing products and technologies, throughour broad-based business in basic chemical
products and specialized products, not only inthe chemical industry, but also in a diversity ofother industries, including the electricalmachinery, electronic device, vehicle, fiber,
paper pulp, food packaging, andpharmaceutical industries.

● Risk assessment within the supply

chain● Product planning based on risk

assessment*3 The number of manufacturers, domestically, who
use and consume MGC products. Trading
companies not included.

● Manufacture and supply of products

in line with product plans● Appropriate safety assessment of● Providing safety information (issuing SDS)

new products● Technological services and complaint● Providing the most up-to-date safety

handling

information to customer companies● Response to the PL Law● Guidance for safe disposal methods(issuing SDS)

Working toward zero occupational injuries and accidents
hazards of ingredients, intermediates, and new products. In
addition, we conduct Ames mutagenicity testing using microbes toscreen for primary carcinogenicity, as well as biodegradability tests
within the environment.
The information gained from these tests is noted on Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) and provided as safety awareness information tocustomers (see p. 36 for details).

Establishing a culture of safety andreducing operational trouble

Enhancing disaster prevention systems withneighboring affiliates

In order to eradicate accidents and abnormal events, aswell as to establish a culture of safety, MGC promotes
discussion on ideal plant operations, encourages small
working groups, strives to improve communication, andworks toward better information exchange between plants,
all based on our Safety Philosophy that, “The top priority ofour business activity is ensuring safety.” We are also
promoting the adoption of TPM (Total Productive
Maintenance) practices, safety management systems, andenhanced equipment management education as part of ouraccident and trouble prevention measures.

MGC plants located in industrial complexes participate in the joint
disaster prevention associations of those complexes, and strive toprevent the occurrence of, and reduce the spread of, accidents andoccupational injuries. Other MGC plants form joint disasterprevention associations with neighboring affiliates in order toimplement regular reviews of their disaster prevention preparedness
and communication systems. In addition, emergency response
training is carried out not only through unannounced drills, joint drills
with public fire departments, ad hoc free-form drills, and media
response drills, but also through specially devised drills, such as
blackout drills that use actual pre-planned blackout opportunities tocarry out a response in total darkness.
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CSR Management

CSR Management

MGC’s Efforts in CSR

Corporate GovernanceIn October of 1991 we established the “MGC Philosophy
for Being,” and in December of 1997 the “MGC Corporate
Behavior Guidelines,” as a guide for our company to gain
the trust and understanding of society and to lead our
employees to foster confidence and pride in working for
MGC. In November 2007, we undertook a major revisionof the “MGC Corporate Behavior Guidelines” to carry out amore assertive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
action and ensure MGC’s continued development as ahealthy company.
In addition, we are committed to the CSR activities
based on our medium-term management plan—MGC
Will2014—launched in FY 2012.

MGC Philosophy
Management Philosophy
Marketing that expands andcreates markets, with an eye on
the world to capture its needs

MGC Philosophy

Management thatcreates an inspiring work environmentand builds a dynamic group withrespect for motivations
and abilities
Creative research anddevelopment that deeply
understands needs and refines theseeds that will grow successPhilosophy
for Being

Production activities that strive
for technological improvement,
environmental conservation,
safety, and better productsManagement
Philosophy

Principles
of Conduct

An open corporate culture forshared goals and individual growthPhilosophy for Being
MGC contributes to societal
growth and harmony bycreating a wide range of value
through chemistry.
Principles of Conduct
As a Professional Group
1. Courage unafraid of change
2. Aspiration toward lofty goals
3. Perseverance towardachieving goals
4. Communication to broaden
rapport

Maintaining a sound and transparent management system is a key management issue, and a number ofmeasures are being pursued to improve transparency, ensure fairness, and accelerate decision-making.

Any important matters affecting MGC are to bereviewed and decided with a broader perspective at theManagement Council where management policy may be
discussed, and at the Operations Council where definitive
action plans may be discussed. In addition, MGC draws
upon the expertise of legal counsel and other experts
when required in the decision-making process and thebusiness execution of the company.
There are four Audit & Supervisory Board members,
two of whom are external. They attend important
meetings as well as board meetings, conduct audits ofdepartments, inspect subsidiaries, and strive tounderstand the decision-making process and status ofbusiness execution. In addition to ensuring a rational
decision-making process and compliance with the law
and corporate ethics, the Audit & Supervisory Board
members conduct inspections of our business
operations. They hold regular meetings with therepresentative director and receive status reports on
business execution from other directors and employees
on a regular basis. When important matters arise, themembers may request prompt reports and explanations
as required. They also inspect important documents
concerning business execution, and require informationfrom directors and employees.
Moreover, in order to enhance internal controls andimprove efficiency of business management, MGC hasestablished an Internal Audit Division that is separate fromthe statutory auditors. This division oversees theexecution of MGC and MGC Group companies to ensure
appropriate practices, and conducts internal audits inaccordance with our annual plan.

Basic Approach to Corporate Governance
MGC has adopted an executive officer system aimed at asound and highly transparent management structure. The
Board of Directors is positioned as the organization
responsible for making decisions on critical management
issues, including basic management policies, and foroverseeing business execution by MGC directors. This has
strengthened governance and enhanced the operationalframework by clarifying functions and responsibilities.
MGC has also adopted an internal company system
for its business divisions, which has clarified responsibility
and improved management performance.
MGC aims to enhance the transparency and fairnessof management through internal audits performed byAudit & Supervisory Board members and will develop
effective corporate governance through appropriate
disclosure of management information.

Overview of Corporate Governance
Structure
MGC Corporate Behavior Guidelines
MGC aims to be a company that acts with sound judgment
and maintains the trust and understanding of society. The
Company operates under six behavioral principles,
presented and explained below, and will share knowledge ofthese principles widely throughout Group companies.
Senior managers recognize that it is their role toembody the spirit of these principles, and while ensuringthat they have a full understanding of the necessary
information inside and outside the Company, they will takethe initiative to promote a high level of corporate ethics, andstrive to develop and operate an effective framework for thispurpose through the internal control system. Furthermore, if
an incident takes place in contravention of these guidelines,
they will take command and fulfill their obligations for internaland external disclosure, strive to identify the cause of theincident and prevent its recurrence, and deal with the matter
strictly and fairly in respect to all parties, including
management itself.

(1) MGC will ensure customer and consumer satisfaction andtrust by providing high-quality products and services thatare useful, safe and reliable.
(2) MGC will voluntarily and proactively address environmental
issues.
(3) MGC will comply with laws, regulations and rules, and willconduct fair, transparent, appropriate and open businessactivities.
(4) MGC will endeavor to ensure broad-ranging
communication with society through appropriate disclosureof information.
(5) MGC will engage in business activities that are useful forsociety, and actively contribute to society as a responsible
corporate citizen.
(6) MGC will provide comfortable and productive working
conditions for employees, and will ensure a safe andrewarding working environment.

For entire guidelines, please refer to our website; http://www.mgc.co.jp/eng/about/compliance/

For the sake of management oversight and counsel froman external perspective, and to raise our managementtransparency and fairness to an even greater level, MGC
appointed one new external director at our June 2013
regular General Meeting of Shareholders. With thisaddition, our current management structure now consistsof 11 directors and 22 executive officers (including people
who concurrently serve as directors).
Corporate governance framework

General Meeting of Shareholders
Management

Board of Directors
Election/Dismissal
Crisis Management
Ad hoc organization

MGC Group Vision

Election/Dismissal

Election/Dismissal
Audit & Supervisory Board
Auditing Audit & Supervisory Board Members

Business Execution
ChairmanPresident
Management Council
Operations Council
Internal Control Promotion Committee“The MGC Group aims to develop and grow sustainably on the global stage as a leading

Attorneys, etc.

Compliance Advisory Committee
Compliance Consultation Desk

Incident Response Division
Overseas Safety Office

Independent Auditors

Auditing
Advising

Auditing/SupervisionInspection/
Reporting/
Auditing

Risk Management Committee

chemicals group with major presence and a strong platform of proprietary technology
while taking CSR in all its activities.”

Company Groups

Inspection

Internal Audit DivisionCorporate Groups

Application of MGC’s Internal Control System
Subsidiaries

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Compliance and Risk Management
In our aim to earn the trust and understanding of the community, MGC practices compliance while readying
and strengthening systems for responding to any manner of risk.

MGC Group Compliance

MGC compliance concepts
Compliance Regulations
MGC Corporate Behavior Guidelines
Toward a more concrete Standard of Conduct
MGC Code of Conduct

Compliance System and Initiatives
MGC has established a Compliance Committee to supervise
matters concerning the Group’s compliance program,headed by the Chief Compliance Officer and reporting
directly to the President. The Compliance Committee also
includes a director (as vice-chairperson), heads ofcompliance-related departments, and others. The roles of theCommittee are as follows:
1. Formulating and deliberating on the framework,
policies, and implementation measures of MGC
Group compliance.
2. Understanding the implementation status of MGC
Group compliance, and providing necessary guidanceand supervision.
3. Inspecting instances of noncompliance, andformulating and deliberating on measures forrectification and prevention of recurrence.

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Compliance Education
MGC sets aside October each year as “Ethics Month” andconducts compliance training for employees. Again in FY
2012, we chose specific items of timely nature (given
current events, etc. in society) from among the 40 different
types of compliance training materials contained on our
intranet. These items were
provided to employees, throughour e-learning system, forfocused compliance training
purposes. In an effort to raiseawareness of “Ethics Month,”
the President actively promotes
the program by communicating
Screenshot from the e-learning
the details to all of our offices.
systemGroup companies. On an ongoing basis, we consider andimplement measures to reduce latent risks and conduct
BCP reviews.

MGC compliance structure
Board of Directors
Report (as required)

President

Audit & Supervisory
Board

Risk Management Framework

ReportReportCompliance Committee

Contact

MGC established its “MGC Corporate Behavior Guidelines” in1997 in an effort to strengthen its compliance system. In
2002 it established a Compliance Committee and aCompliance Consultation Desk. Moreover in 2004, thecompany laid down its “MGC Code of Conduct” and“Compliance Regulations,” and worked with its Group
companies to ensure that they were aware of the policies andadhered strictly to the compliance rules.
Within the MGC Group we
strive to proactively meet the needsof society by not limiting“compliance” to a set of laws andinternal rules, but by embracing abroader belief in “complying with thelaw, internal rules, and social norms,
as well as recognizing our corporatesocial responsibility to create acompany with fair, transparent andopen business practices.”
MGC Compliance Handbook

Compliance implementation measures, guidance andsupervision, and steps taken to rectify and prevent
recurrence of noncompliance, which are formulated anddeliberated on by the Compliance Committee, arereported to the MGC President and Audit & Supervisory
Board, then implemented after following specified
internal procedures.
In addition, MGC has set up a “Compliance
Consultation Desk” as an internal whistleblowing system
for highly effective self-corrective functions, in order toachieve early detection and undertake preventative steps
against unethical practices. Reports and consultations
brought to the attention of the Consultation Desk anddeemed as potentially serious compliance violations arepromptly reported to the Compliance Committee
chairperson. The Compliance Committee decides onnecessary rectification or recurrence prevention measures
after investigating the related facts. Investigation results
and the details of said measures are also conveyed to theparty responsible for the report or consultation.
In FY 2012, we strove to make reporting andconsulting with the Consultation Desk even easier, andhired several expert attorneys (including female attorneys)
well versed in compliance issues. These expert attorneys
were tasked not only with acting as external contacts, butalso took on the role of advising the Compliance
Committee and carrying out education for related Divisions.
As a result of reviewing internal regulations, weclarified related regulations, including confidentiality duties
for compliance managers, prohibitions against the unfair
treatment of whistleblowers, and the elimination of parties
with conflicts of interest.

Chairperson: Chief Compliance Officer
Vice-Chairperson: One director
Members: General Manager of Internal Audit Div.
General Manager of Environment & Safety Div.
General Manager of Corporate Communications Div.
General Manager of General Affairs Div.,
Administrative & Personnel Center
Temporary members: Ad hoc appointment
Observers: Audit & Supervisory Board members

Instructionsforcorrections

RelatedDivisions

ReportCompliance Consultation Desk
Compliance Committee Secretariat(Internal Audit Division)
Internal contact

ReportExternal contact
Compliance attorneys(Contracted attorneys’ office)Inspection
requests

General contact:
Compliance Committee
Secretariat
Individual contact:
designated within each
Division

Consultation andnotification

Consultation andnotification

The Risk Management Committee, headed by the Chief
Compliance Officer, is composed of the heads of the fourCompanies conducting business activities, as well as of
the following departments: Corporate Planning Division;
Finance and Accounting Center; Administrative andPersonnel Division; Corporate Communications Division;
and Environment and Safety Division. The Committee
assesses risk situations from broad perspectives, andinstructs and oversees departments to prioritize risks andenact risk reduction measures.
In terms of risks associated with project
implementation, we have developed an action plan to
identify and evaluate risks inherent in our operations orinternal control systems. We then take the appropriate
steps to prevent, avoid, reduce or divert the risk. In theevent that a serious risk is identified, we set up a specialgroup to cope with it according to internal rules.
Risk management promotion system

MGC executives and employees
President

People involved in the MGC Group’s business activities(family of MGC executives and employees, affiliated companies,
partner companies, trading partners, others)

Risk Management Committee

Risk Management in the MGC GroupIn response to the various risks related to our businessactivities, MGC launched company-wide, comprehensive
risk management activities in 2006 with the establishmentof a Risk Management Committee.
To disseminate knowledge at the start of our activities,
we conducted seminars for top management and for
employees at all workplaces on the topics of theimportance and practice of risk management. Following
this, we listed and evaluated risks in each workplace anddepartment, considered countermeasures, and conductedbusiness continuity planning (BCP) with respect to thoselisted risks that call for prioritized response.
Currently, every year we set key themes such as
supply chain risks and information leak risks, and conduct
risk surveys. At the same time, we work to extend risk
management more deeply into the company, including

Chairperson: Chief Risk Management Officer
Members: General Manager of Corporate Planning
Chief of the Finance and Accounting Center
Chief of the General Affairs Administrative & Personnel Center
General Manager of Environment & Safety Div.
General Manager of Corporate Communications Div.
General Manager of the 4 Companies
Others designated by the Committee Chairperson
Observers: Audit & Supervisory Board members
Secretariat(Division in charge ofGeneral Affairs)

Department
supervisingrisk
management

Department
assistingwith risk
management

Department
supervisingrisk
management

Department
assistingwith risk
management

For each particular risk, theChairperson of the Risk
Management Committee
designates a department tosupervise risk management.

Cooperating with thedepartment supervising risk
management, thisdepartment works towardrisk reduction.

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Stakeholders and MGC

Compliance and Risk Management

Together with Stakeholders
As a member of society MGC contributes to the community, and by fulfilling its responsibilities to various
stakeholders, the company will earn society’s trust and sympathy.

Risk Management Committee’s Annual
Plan for FY 2012
Among the risks that accompany our business activities,
we have identified earthquakes, toxic or hazardous
substance leaks, fire and explosion, and information leaks
as four that must be handled with priority on acompany-wide basis. Our workplaces are cooperating on
formulating countermeasures and conducting BCPs.
In FY 2012, we actively pursued major annual policy
points that included those listed below.
1. To appropriately consider, in line with periodic businesschallenges, the risks incumbent upon MGC to treat as
management targets, and for those risks that we must
regard as significant and of priority status, to enact
measures that will address them quickly and effectively.
2. Based on lessons from the Great East Japan
Earthquake, to promote necessary practices to planand prepare for the event of a major natural disaster.
3. To treat information leaks and countermeasuresagainst them as significant issues, and to identify andreview these risks.
4. To refine our completed BCP and promote theimprovement of our risk response system.
5. To work toward further enhancement of our risk
management practices in MGC and at group companies.

working employees and visiting guests face difficulties
returning to their homes after a disaster. We have stocked
food, drinking water, and other materials to allow persons
in the company to remain in offices for at least three days.
In FY 2012, we centrally filed, with the Risk
Management Committee Secretariat, BCPs drafted byeach Division regarding their individual business
operations. These BCPs on file are also available forcross-referencing between each Division.
In addition, regarding the prevention of information
leaks—one of the risk issues we have targeted for priority
treatment—we went over whether there was any vital
information in each division, and discussed conditions of
its safekeeping. We are also confirming policies forcentralized management, etc. of personal computers usedwithin the company. Above and beyond issuing warnings
and strengthening our information management practices,
we are treating actual cases of information leakage,
initiatives for minimizing risks of information leakage, andpreventative measures against information leakage fromretired employees as pertinent issues to address.
As a risk management measure including Group
companies, we are carrying out requests for evermore
enhanced risk management, while also exchanging
information after surveying and reporting on eachcompany’s initiatives and practices.

Major Initiatives against Significant Risks
MGC has deployed company-wide a safety confirmation
system to cope with a major natural disaster such as anearthquake in the northern part of Tokyo Bay, which isassumed by the Cabinet Office to be a possible
occurrence. In addition, we have provided offices withemergency devices, such as wireless communication
devices, so as to enable communication among
workplaces even when regular telephone communications
become disabled or restricted. As part of our BCP, we
conduct emergency training sessions using these systems
and equipment each year, so that even if headquarters
becomes paralyzed, each of our facilities such as plants
and research centers may continue supporting customers
and maintaining other services, supplementing theheadquarters’ function.
We also are pushing forward initiatives forfirst-responder training at each workplace, as well asgathering stocks of reserve supplies. To cite examples ofother initiatives, we have planned for scenarios in which

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Wireless communication device for
emergency use

Disaster reserve supplies

Together with the Community
Participation in local dialogue meetings
To explain our environmental conservation and process
safety activities to local communities and deepen mutual
understanding, MGC has continued to participate in local
dialogue meetings held by the Japan Chemical Industry
Association (JCIA). As just one example, MGC served as
the chair company at the dialogue meeting held in the
Okayama region.
Additionally, in November, we participated in thinningand pruning work on coastal pine forests, owned by the
local ward, near our Niigata Plant.

Support for the earthquake recovery effort
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck in
2011, we have worked to help preserve damaged cultural
artifacts in five areas (including Tochigi, Ibaraki, Iwate, andMiyagi prefectures) using our oxygen-absorbing packaging
technology named RP system®. This effort wasrecognized by the Commissioner of the agency for
Cultural Affairs, and MGC received a commendation fromthe Cultural Affairs Agency Chief in March 2013.

Preservation work on damaged
cultural artifacts at the Science
Museum in Iwate prefecture

Receiving a commendation from theCommissioner for Cultural Affairs

Donation of chemistry experiment kits
Mizushima Plant / Okayama District
Local Dialogue Meeting

Niigata Plant / Participating incoastal forest conservation worknear the plant

Interaction with local communities
In response to requests from nearby schools, we conduct
workplace study tours at various locations. We also
deepen our interactions with local residents byparticipating in summer festivals, conducting blood
drives, and engaging inother activities.
In addition, we areworking on process safetyand disaster prevention ateach workplace.

Environmental cleanup activities at workplacesurroundings
At each of its sites, MGC participates in voluntary cleanup
activities for roads, nearby riverbeds, and other areas.

Yokkaichi Plant / Cleanup workinside and outside the plant

Hiratsuka Research Laboratory /Cleanup work around the Sagami
River

To boost interest in chemistry, since 2008 we haveprovided junior high schools near our facilities withchemistry kits to make their own pocket heating pads.
These kits help students understand the oxidation of iron,which generates heat and makes the pads warm. Since
2011, we have also donatedthese kits to middle schools
in areas affected by theearthquake. We provided
13,275 kits to 87 schools in
FY 2012, helping to convey
the wonders of chemistry.

Affiliated company in South Korea
receives a Social Responsibility Award
Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. is engaging inregional social contribution activities such as sponsoring
student scholarships and engaging in volunteer projects.
These initiatives were recognized by an organization
affiliated with South Korea’s Ministry of Knowledge
Economy with a Social Responsibility Award in May 2012.

Award ceremony for theSocial Responsibility Award
given to Korea Engineering
Plastics Co., Ltd.

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Together with Stakeholders

Together with Our Business Partners■ Features of job-type / sector-specific training

In order to create an environment for each employee toachieve individual goals, we are working to enhanceself-development programs for each rank and sector using
tools such as skill-development training anddistance education.

Training based on the employee’s specific job ordepartment within the company is an opportunity forworkers to acquire the necessary, specialized knowledge
and skills for their division, which cannot be addressed
well in larger general training sessions.

Youngdemographic

Intermediate,experienced demographic

Management
demographic

GeneralManagerrank●●

Section
Chief
rank
●

●

●

●

●

Organizational
management training

Manager training

Entry-level manager training

Career enhancement training

Intermediate, experienced
employee training

New employee follow-up
training

New employee training

Rank-specific education and training
Job-type/sector-specific training

In order to provide customer satisfaction to all our clients,from our direct business partners to end users, the Sales &Marketing, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Environment &Safety Divisions all collaborate to provide safe and reliable
products and services.
In addition, when problems related to the Product
Liability Law arise, the designated staff person in charge ofcomplaints at each Company confirms the details,
determines which division needs to pursue the matter(choosing from among the business division in question,
the Production Division, Research Division, or Logistics
Division), and investigates the source of the problem. Thereis also a Product Liability Committee, which is structured
to deliberate on and implement response measures.
In addition to these company-wide practices, we arealso striving to raise customer satisfaction in eachparticular business division. As a result, in April 2013, wereceived the Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement(SCQI) Award from Intel Corporation (in the U.S.A.) for ourefforts towards costs, quality, supply infrastructure,technical prowess, and environmental, social, andgovernance programs.

Development of human resource capabilities● Educational development for global workers● Technology exchange sessions <Production, Research,

Engineering Divisions>● Patent training sessions <Research Promotion Division>● Workplace-specific and health and safety-related

education● Health and safety, environmental management, andquality control-related education● Other specialized education and in-house seminars● Language qualifications and language training

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On the job
training

Together with Employees

Self-development

Receiving the Supplier Continuous Quality
Improvement (SCQI) Award from Intel Corporation(U.S.A.)(including English, other languages, and theme-based
language programs)● Management and business skills● Financial accounting, bookkeeping, and taxation● Basic chemical knowledge and basic safety technology
knowledge● Other distance learning● OJT through actual work tasks

MGC’s human resource development■ Features of rank-specific education and training

MGC maintains “fostering small numbers attentively” as its
human resource development policy and aims to realize
what we call our ‘Philosophy for Being,’ which is to “MGC
contributes to societal growth and harmony by creating awide range of value through chemistry.” Our desire is tocreate a work environment that fosters each employee asa professional in a system that raises personal intelligenceand capacity while furthering individuality.

Training based on the employee’s specific rank within thecompany, from new employees to management-level
employees, encompasses education tailored to theknowledge, capabilities, manner of working, approach toworking, business skills, and management skills necessaryfor each rank. It provides a valuable opportunity for
employees to give thought to the future course of theirown career. In recent years, this has also included
life/career training regarding individual work and lifestyleissues for employees who have reached the age of 50.

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■ Features of self-development education
The company offers language learning training courses
customized to each employee’s level, in addition to aselection of over 270 types of distance learning courses(from fields as diverse as management, business skills,
financial accounting, chemistry, foreign languages, careerplanning, and health) ranging from subjects directly related
to employees’ work tasks to subjects of personal interest.
Employees who finish a distance learning course within a
specified time period are eligible for a 50% tuition subsidy.

Initiatives to promote diversity
Our people are our greatest asset. We are putting effort
toward promoting diversity (in terms of different working
styles), so that our employees, who themselves are diverse
individuals, can display their unique capabilities andapproach work with a sense of purpose and meaning. Our
number of female managers has also increased as theirwork options continue to expand.
In addition, we are hiring more employees of foreign
nationality, accompanying the globalization of our business.
We continue to strive for a work environment where various
individuals, including older aged workers and workers withdisabilities, are able to actively contribute to MGC.
■ Re-employment
In response to measures that raise the eligibility age forpayments from the public pension program, we haveintroduced a retiree re-employment scheme to support a
stable life for workers after retirement. Providing all
employees the opportunity to continue working if they arehealthy and desire to do so contributes to creating avibrant workplace. In addition, we introduced a “part-time
job system” from FY 2013 that allows workers to keep
their work hours to half the normal level and answers
individual needs for more diverse work options.

Re-employment of retirees
Workers desiring re-employment
Re-employed workers(People)
100%
100%
100
80
60

65 65

100%

Re-employment rate
(%)
100%
100

56 56

60

80

68 68
44 44

40

100%

42 42

40

20

20

0
2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

0
(FY)

* Fiscal year = end of September + end of March■ Employment of persons with disabilities
MGC’s employment rate for persons with disabilities was
2.13% as of the end of FY 2012, which exceeded thelegally mandated rate raised to 2.0% in April 2013. We
maintain a workplace environment that allows persons
with various disabilities to display their individuality, andwill continue actively working to employ persons
with disabilities.
Employment rate for persons with disabilities(at end of fiscal years)
(%)
3.0
2.0
1.0

1.94%

1.92%

2008

2009

2.16%

2.16%

2.13%

2010

2011

2012

0
(FY)

Creating worker-friendly workplaces■ Personnel system
MGC’s personnel system is a multi-stream vocational
qualification grading system based on management by
objectives. Up to the standard age of 28, employees
belong to the same basic career path regardless of genderor educational background, and then move on to selectcourses that will help them in their career. It is a system thattreats all employees equally, providing them with a range ofcareer opportunities in line with individual aspirations thatmeet their role, achievements and capabilities.
Employee tenure (as of March 2013)
Male

FemaleTotal

Average age

41 years old
and 0 months

40 years old
and 0 months

40 years oldand 11 months

Number ofyears worked

18 yearsand 2 months

17 yearsand 5 months

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Together with Stakeholders■ Consideration for work-life balance
We believe that work-life balance is indispensable for job
satisfaction. To help promote this idea we have
implemented a no-overtime day, encouraged our
employees to take their paid leave, and introduced
systems such as flextime as well as a system that allows
employees to roll-over expired annual leave.
In order to support employees with children or aging
parents who need assistant care, we continue to enhance
our childcare leave and nursing-care leave systems, inaddition to a system allowing shorter working hours, tohelp employees balance work with family life. In FY 2011,
we revised the childcare leave system, and in FY 2012 werevised our nursing-care leave system, expanding theapplicable period of both.
Maternity leave
Number of employees on maternity leave before & after birth
Number of employees on childcare leave (male)
Number of employees on childcare leave (female)(People)
10
8
6

5

7 7

6
1
5

4

4 4

3

4

2

1
3

4

5

1
4

0
2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

* For women, the fiscal year of child care leave is determined by the first day ofmaternity leave.

■ Support for social contribution activities
We strive to enhance our support systems and create awork environment where employees are able to engage ina variety of social contribution activities as part of their
daily lives.
In FY 2009, we introduced paid “volunteer leave” andpaid “donor leave” as special paid leave options. We also
provide employees with paid leave for public service
activities such as participating in the saibanin (jury) systemor the Committee for the Inquest of Prosecution.
■ Care for mental health
It is important that our employees maintain their physicalhealth, at MGC we have implemented programs to ensure
mental health as well. The Employee Assistance Program(EAP) is one of these, in which employees can freely
contact external professional institutes by e-mail,telephone or in person to discuss concerns. In addition,
we conduct an annual “mental health” test to assess
stress conditions and provide opportunities for
self-evaluation while striving to raise stress awarenessthrough workshops.
We also conduct mental health training during
sessions designed for new employees and employees
receiving a promotion. For new employees in particular, wehave follow-up training two years after they join MGC andoffer support to help them continue a stable work life.
Retention of new employees (three years after joining)
Number of new employees
Number of employees at third year after joining, as of April

Family care leave(People)100

Employees exercising leave(People)
3

80

2

2
1

1

2008

2009

40

2011

69 69

96.4%
84

81

98.9%
88

87

2012

(FY)

(%)
100

100%
94

94

80

At MGC, we strictly adhere to our Corporate Behavior
Guidelines and MGC Code of Conduct, to respectindividual personality and human rights, to not hurt anyone
by discriminating against them based on their race,
gender, nationality, age, religion or place of origin. We
provide separate training courses on human rights for new
employees and managers to raise awareness of humanrights among all employees.
Our Code of Conduct also articulates that sexual
harassment and power harassment are prohibited. We arecommitted to preventing them within our company, andreinforce this principle through training sessions, internal
communications and a special consultation desk.
These guidelines and code—along with guidelines forthe prohibition of child labor and forced labor—have beencommunicated to our Group companies overseas.

Union / labor-management relations
Over the years MGC and the Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
Workers Union have built up mutual trust and respect
between each other based on positive labor-management
relations, which allows them to work together to solve
various issues. We regularly hold management council
meetings to discuss issues related to management, andorganize a joint management committee for more specificagendas. Together we have revised the personnel system,
the re-employment system, and retirement plans. Other
issues such as wages and bonuses are determinedthrough yearly collective bargaining and other negotiations.

With Shareholders and Investors
Basic policy on profit distribution
Returning profits to shareholders is considered one of
MGC’s most important management issues. Distributions
are determined by a combination of performance-linked
factors and stable dividends.

General meeting of shareholders
The annual shareholders meeting is held avoiding peakdays so that as many shareholders can attend as
possible. MCG is also endeavoring to send theconvocation notice earlier to give shareholders more time
to consider what to vote, and adopt an electronic voting
system for better convenience.

Information disclosure
MGC engages in appropriate information disclosure as
required by rules and regulations stipulated by the Tokyo
Stock Exchange and by legal ordinances.

Briefings for institutional investors and securities
analysts; presentations on MGC’s business
For institutional investors and securities analysts, we holdearnings briefings, as well as facility tours and businessbriefings. In FY 2012, we held a presentation explaining
our engineering plastics (synthetic resins) business toinvestors. In addition, we posted reference material fromour earnings briefings, as well as business reports, on our
website in an effort to share information about MGC in atimely fashion.

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47 47

40

20

0
2010

100%

60

1
0

0

100%

Retention

Respect for human rights and promotion ofhuman rights awareness

20

0
2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

0
(FY)

Presentation explaining ourengineering plastics business

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Responsible Care and MGC

Environment and Safety Management
Sustainable development, building a recycling-based society, and safe operations are the three criticalbusiness challenges that MGC faces. Responsible Care (RC) is our response to both the environmental andsafety issues, and has been rolled out in MGC and is understood by the entire Group.

The MGC Group Policies on Environment and Safety
The MGC Group, as an important member of the community, makes an effort to earn social trust byrecognizing our responsibility to contribute to the community, to secure the environment and safety of thecommunity, and to put our corporate activities in harmony with the protection of the global environment
under the principle of sustainable development.
Environmental and Safety Targets
Fundamental Policies

Zero Accidents, Zero Occupational Injuries, and Environmental Preservation■ Ensuring health and safety in our operations■ Ensuring security management of facilities and increasing self-protection technologies and skills■ Reducing the environmental burden of business activities■ Ensuring safety in use, handling, and disposal of products■ Development of environmentally-friendly and safety-conscious products and technologies■ Ensuring environmental conservation and safety in the logistics of obtaining raw materials, andstoring and delivering our products■ Building society’s confidence in us

We shall comply fully with applicable domestic laws and foreign rules and shall also cooperate withrelated international organizations, international and national administrative organs, andnongovernmental organizations as required.

RC Medium-Term Plan 2014
* The descriptions of distribution safety, dialogue with society, and RC in general have been omitted.

RC Medium-Term Plan (2011–2014)

RC CodeOccupational Healthand Safety
Process Safety andDisaster Prevention

Working toward zero occupational injuries and accidents■ Establish a culture of safety.
• Enhance communications.
• Eradicate human error.
• Identify fundamental causes of accidents and occupational injuries, and undertake active measures to improve equipment.
■ Enhance voluntary process safety inspections.
■ Enhance joint disaster prevention systems with neighboring afﬁliates.
■ Reduce the energy consumption rate to below 85% of the FY 1990 level.

• Implement energy saving measures and reduction of equipment problems.

Message from the Director in Charge of Environment and Safety
MGC is promoting a company-wide project, the AZ Project, aimed at eradicating occupational injuries
and accidents, and fostering a culture of safety. This fiscal year marked the third and final year of thesecond stage of the project, which is divided into three-year stages. As this stage comes to a close,
we are pushing forward with the initiatives of our working groups based on the gains each plantneeds to make. Through initiatives aimed at improved communication, upgraded equipment, andenhanced on-site competency, we have steadfastly reduced the number of accidents.
In terms of environmental issues, we are continuing our efforts to set and meet the numericaltargets in each area of: reduction of emissions of chemical, reduction of industrial wastes, and energy
saving measures. As a result, we have been able to broadly cut the amount of PRTR substances and
VOCs that we release.
In recent years, major accidents continued to occur in the chemical industry, and we would liketo band together industry-wide to work toward the elimination of such accidents. We are carrying out
risk assessment at each business site to determine the likelihood of similar accidents occurring at
MGC. We are also working to identify areas of danger and hazardous processes, and pushing
Takayuki Watanabe
forward with corresponding prevention measures.
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Since the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, damage estimates for earthquakes havebeen reconsidered. Based on these new estimates, we are reviewing our earthquake resistance andour disaster manuals, while also continuing with earthquake drills, so that we can safely halt ourplants in the event of an earthquake.
The MGC initiatives described here have brought real results, though they are still not entirely sufficient. Going forward, MGC will aim
to be a “superior and distinctive chemical company,” as we continue our initiatives toward safe and secure production.

Responsible Care Promotion System
All of MGC’s divisions, at both the company and corporate
level, follow fundamental environmental and safety
principles that promote Responsible Care. Every
December, MGC holds environment and safety meetings,
which are chaired by the President and consist of all
executive officers, division heads, and plant managers.
MGC also takes steps to make continuous improvementsin the PDCA cycle based on the RC Medium-Term Plan
targets and annual activity targets.
At present, we are continuing to review and implement
reduction measures for latent risk, reexamine our BCP, andwork to further instill risk management, including in ourGroup companies. At the same time, we are carrying out
surveys of risk based on set annual themes, such as risk
associated with information leaks and risk associated with
our supply chain.

■ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity to below 75% of the FY 1990 level.

Environmental
Preservation■ Reduce emissions of PRTR substances and VOCs.

• Focus reductions on substances with high emissions volumes.
■ Achieve zero emissions of waste.
(Zero emissions: Implement the 3Rs to reduce ﬁnal disposal of generated wastes to 0.3% or less by weight.)■ Workplaces that achieve zero emissions will further reduce their ﬁnal disposal volume.

■ Provide product safety information.

Chemical and
Product Safety

21• Reﬂect up-to-date information in SDS.
■ Conduct product risk management.
• Perform risk evaluation and risk reduction.
• Adapt to overseas regulations for product risk management.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of new products.
■ Promote development of products with lower environmental burden and energy saving technologies.

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Administrative divisions

Environment and safety meeting

Responsible Care audit
Audit of certified
high pressure gas plants■ Audit period

July – October, 2012
■ Auditees

5 plants, 3 laboratories (including Tokyo Techno Park),business divisions of 4 companies, Purchasing &Logistics Center
Full conformity (18 cases) Non-conformity (no cases)
Improvement orders (9 cases) Comments (28 cases)

Director in charge of environment and safety

GHG task force

The director in charge of environment and safety, together
with an auditing team, conducts the RC audit. This audit
assesses the implementation status of RC action plans at
each of our sites while deciding upon and auditing highimportance audit items for the year.
In 2012, we audited the status and operation of oursafety education system, as well as the operation of safety
management for subcontracted work in our plants(excluding construction contractors).

■ Audit findings

President

MGC Group Environment and
Safety Council

RC Audit in 2012

Companies

Business divisions
Planning anddevelopment divisions
PlantsEnvironment andsafety departments

Researchlaboratories

Environment andsafety departments

Environment andsafety inspection

Corporate headquarters

Environment andsafety manager meeting

Environment and safety division(Administrative office of RC)■ Follow-up issues identified in previous year

We audited the handling of items identified atworkplaces in the previous year to confirm that proper
measures have been taken.

Kashima Plant / Overall audit

Yamakita Plant / Division audits

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Results and Plans for RC Activities★★★ : Achieved
RC CodeOccupational Healthand Safety

RC Medium-Term Plan
2011–2014

Working toward zero occupational injuries andaccidents■ Establish a culture of safety.

Process Safety andDisaster Prevention• Enhance communications.
• Eradicate human error.
• Identify fundamental causes of accidents andoccupational injuries, and undertake active
measures to improve equipment.
■ Enhance voluntary process safety inspections.
■ Enhance joint disaster prevention systems withneighboring affiliates.

■ Reduce the energy consumption rate to below

85% of the FY 1990 level.
• Implement energy saving measures andreduction of equipment problems.
■ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity to
below 75% of the FY 1990 level.

Environmental
Preservation■ Reduce emissions of PRTR substances and VOCs.

• Focus reductions on substances with highemissions volumes.
■ Achieve zero emissions of waste.
■ Workplaces that achieve zero emissions willfurther reduce their ﬁnal disposal volume.

■ Provide product safety information.

• Reﬂect up-to-date information in SDS.

Chemical and
Product Safety

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★ : Further efforts required

Assessment

2013 RC Action Plan★
★

1. Continue daily activities (hazard prediction activities,
Hiyari-Hatto [near miss] identiﬁcation activities, 5S
activities).
2. Thoroughly pursue the elimination of plant
accidents. (Identify and reduce risk from abnormal
reactions, explosions/ﬁres, and risk occurring during
emergency equipment stoppage.)
3. Enhance communication and link communication toeradication of human error.
4. Firmly establish accident and occupational injury
analysis methods.
5. Firmly establish, utilize, and enhance M3 systems.
6. Enhance emergency response, including
ﬁre-extinguishing capabilities, for neighboring
afﬁliates and partner companies.
7. Pursue activities for preventing occupational injuries
at partner companies. (Enhance facility upgrades,
support for the training of partners’ employees, andcommunication with partners.)

1. Advance energy saving measures while reducing equipment troubles to assure
stable operation, and improve our energy consumption rate and greenhouse gas
emissions intensity. In particular, establish concrete measures for workplaces atwhich steam trap check-ups and steam equipment energy conservation
check-ups were performed.

1. We reduced the energy consumption rate by approx. 3% year-on-year, to 92% of the FY 1990 level. We reduced
greenhouse gas emissions intensity by approx. 1% year-on-year, to 78% of the FY 1990 level. Energy-saving
measures included process upgrades accompanying reform work on distillation columns, as well as measures
for the optimization of operating conditions. The net result was an energy savings effect equivalent to 8,600 kl
of crude oil. Results of these measures brought a reduction in GHG emissions equivalent to approx. 17,000 tonsof CO2.
Noteworthy here are the concrete beneﬁts that have resulted from check-ups on steam equipment, undertaken
for the sake of greater energy efficiency at each plant since FY 2011.

★
★

1. Advance energy saving measures while
reducing equipment troubles to assure stable
operation, and improve our energy consumption
rate and greenhouse gas emissions intensity. In
particular, establish concrete measures forworkplaces at which steam trap check-ups andsteam equipment energy conservation
check-ups were performed.

2. Set priorities for reducing emission volumes of PRTR substances and VOCs, anddraft and enact reduction plans with clear target values.

2. We implemented reduction plans at business sites with high 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene and xylene emissions. We
reduced our emissions of PRTR substances on the Japan Chemical Industry Association’s list by approx. 14%
over FY 2011 levels. We reduced our emissions of VOCs by approx. 15% over FY 2011 levels.

★
★
★

2. Set priorities for reducing emission volumesof PRTR substances and VOCs, and draft
and enact reduction plans with clear target
values.

3. Sites where zero emissions of waste targets were not achieved will set a landﬁll
target and strive to achieve zero emissions. Sites where targets were achieved
will continue the practice of zero emissions, and undertake further reductions inﬁnal disposal volumes.

3. Although some business ofﬁces have yet to reach zero emissions, our 10 business sites continued to operate atzero emissions.

★
★
★

3. Continue to achieve zero emissions ofwaste. Set a waste reduction target for eachbusiness site and strive to achieve evenlower emissions.

1. Reﬂect up-to-date product safety information in SDS.
• Provide accurate information on hazards to customers, etc.
• GHS support for in-development product SDSs.
(Implement GHS support for in-development product SDSs by December 2012.)• Review of our GHS management system.

1. We reﬂected up-to-date information on SDS for regular products and products in development.
• We provided clients with newly created or revised SDS, ensuring that they are given the most up-to-date
information.
• We ﬁnished aligning all in-development product SDS with GHS. We reexamined our SDS management system,
implementing batch management for safety data and labels, and began operating an upgraded system for
tracking revisions to SDS and labels.

★
★
★

1. Reﬂect up-to-date product safety
information in SDS.
• Provide accurate information on hazards
to customers, etc.
• Comply (by December 2015) with new JIS(JIS Z 7253) for SDS.
• Reexamine and put to use the SDS/label
management system.

2. Implement in-house education on risk evaluation.
3. Set implementation plans for risk evaluation.
(Promote safety assessment during new product development.)
4. Adapt to and support overseas laws and regulations.
5. Promote development of products with lower environmental burden and energy
saving technologies.

2. We carried out product liability education at all business sites regarding risk evaluation methods for chemical
substances under the EU REACH regulations.
3. We tested part of the Japan Initiative of Product Stewardship (JIPS), a risk evaluation project advocated by the Japan
Chemical Industry Association.
We conducted 40 cases of in-house safety testing for new products in 2012; 15 related to acute toxicity, 12 to theAmes test, and 13 to primary skin irritation.
(Last ﬁscal year, these numbers were 10, 11, and 7 cases respectively, for a total of 28 cases.)
4. We carried out support for individual cases of concern. A response team took the lead in addressing the EU
regulations, pushing forward preparations in particular for substances that must be registered under REACH in 2013.
5. Regarding products with low environmental impact, we developed biomass plastic and halogen-free materials, while
also promoting geothermal power generation and the development of a marketplace for dimethyl ether. Amongenergy-efﬁcient products, we replaced metal and glass, putting our development efforts into high performance resinmaterials that bring greater energy efﬁciency due to their light weight.

★
★
★

2. Implement in-house education on risk
evaluation.
3. Set implementation plans for risk evaluation.
(Promote safety assessment during new
product development.)
4. Adapt to and support overseas laws andregulations.
5. Promote development of products withlower environmental burdens and energy
saving technologies.

2012 RC Action Plan

2012 Achievements

1. Continue daily activity (hazard prediction activities, Hiyari-Hatto [near miss]identiﬁcation activities, 5S activities).
2. Improve evaluated risks through risk assessment.
3. Enhance communication, and link communication to eradication of human error.
4. Make use of accident and occupational injury analysis methods.
5. Enhance daily checks (inspections) and make sure that results arecommunicated.
6. Clarify joint disaster preparation scopes of responsibility with neighboring
afﬁliates and partner companies, and reconﬁrm responsibilities through drills.
7. Enhance emergency ﬁrst response.
8. Conduct activities for preventing occupational injuries at partner companies.
(Enhance facility upgrades, support for the training of partners’ employees, andcommunication with partners.)

1. Each business site is proactively engaging in its daily activities. In terms of Hiyari-Hatto (near misses), we are working to share
information within each business site, through the use of databases and webpages, to ensure that information makes its way to allparties involved.
2. In terms of risk assessment for occupational safety, we used case studies based on Hiyari-Hatto (near misses). For process safetyand disaster prevention risk assessment, we carried out systematic checks on newly introduced equipment and machinery, as wellas on speciﬁed hazardous work tasks with existing machinery. After these two assessments, we carried out follow-up surveys forthe risks identiﬁed, and conﬁrmed that the risks were reduced by the measures taken.
3. We worked to enhance communication by utilizing the opportunities presented by workplace round-tables, patrol rounds, and safety
meetings held before the beginning of work.
4. We endeavored to ﬁrmly establish causal analysis habits by holding seminars, etc. on methods for comprehensively analyzing thefundamental causes of accidents and occupational injuries.
5. We proceeded with utilizing to full effect our company-wide facility management system at each plant, and strengthened ourmanagement of tracking equipment history. We began health and safety patrols at our head ofﬁce as well, checking into
earthquake preparedness, evacuation routes, and orderliness.
6. During training drills for earthquakes and ﬁres, we reexamined systems for cooperative disaster prevention andcommunication/alert systems at each plant.
7. Every business site devised more effective and realistic emergency response drills.
8. We worked to improve communication between partner companies at each business site, endeavoring to prevent occupational
accidents.

■ Conduct product risk management.

• Perform risk evaluation and risk reduction.
• Adapt to overseas regulations for product risk
management.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of new
products.
■ Promote development of products with lower
environmental burden and energy saving
technologies.

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Occupational Health and Safety, Process Safety, andDisaster Prevention
MGC’s top priority is to ensure safety, and we have a proactive approach aimed at zero accidents and zero
occupational injuries.

Safety Philosophy

Certified High Pressure Gas Plants

The top priority of our business activity is ensuring safety.
Safety is the basis of our business activity and ensuring safety is our duty to society.

Occupational Health and Safety Initiatives
To achieve our objective of no occupational injuries, ourworkplaces continually engage in everyday safety
activities such as 5S activities, hazard prediction, andproposals to address near-miss incidents. Our worksites
also advance various safety activities such as
safety-related education and drills, and occupational
health and safety risk assessments.

Change in lost time injury frequency rate*1
2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

MGC

1.43

0.57

0.28

0.54

0.80

Chemical industry

0.84

0.72

0.72

0.88

0.85

Manufacturing industry

1.12

0.99

0.98

1.05

1.00

*1 Frequency rate: Number of occupational injury casualties per one million working hours

We conduct audits of our certified high pressure gas
plants under the direction of the Director in charge ofenvironment and safety (Process Safety Management
General Controller). Accordingly, our Niigata Plant andMizushima Plant are “high pressure gas safety
management code certified” high pressure gas plants.
The aim of our audits is to objectively evaluate the highpressure gas safety management system and the certified
inspection management framework to ensure that they
are working effectively.

Change in lost time injury severity rate*2
Certified process safety management system for high pressure gas

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

MGC

0.07

2.14

0.01

0.01

0.03

President

Chemical industry

0.07

0.13

0.04

0.04

0.12

Environment and safety meeting

Manufacturing industry

0.10

0.08

0.09

0.08

0.10

*2 Severity rate: Number of lost working days per 1,000 working hours

Director in charge of environment and safety (Process safety management general controller)
Environment and safety division at the Head Office (Administrative action for certified self-maintenance)
Audits of certified plants

Preventing Occupational Injuries
at Partner Companies
Niigata Research Laboratory /HAZOP (hazard and operability)
training

Tokyo Techno Park / Emergency
lifesaving drills

We share information on occupational injuries, perform
risk assessments, provide safety education, and takeother actions aimed at industrial accident prevention in
partner companies, while we work to enhance ourcooperative frameworks. In some plants, we also conduct
audits and safety inspections of partner companies.

Audit of supervisory organization
for certified facility inspection
Supervisory organization for certified
facility inspection
Chief supervisor(appointed by the President)

Appropriate certified facility inspection
Confirmation of status of implementation

Audit of process safety management system
Certified plant

Plan
Act Safety management system Do
CheckManagement departments
Certified facility
inspection
department· Process safety management
department· Operational management
department· Facility management department

Responding to Emergencies
Yokkaichi Plant / RC activity
presentations

Niigata Plant / Niigata West Port
Industrial Complex Association's
fire prevention training course

As a precaution, MGC has established a disasterprevention system at each of its sites, and conducts
various drills according to the annual plan.
Mizushima Plant / Regular
Maintenance Safety Assembly

Kashima Plant / Regular
Maintenance Safety Assembly

Accident Zero (AZ) Project Phase II
In response to yearly increases in accidents andabnormalities, as well as a serious accident that occurredat our Niigata Plant in December 2007, MGC launched
the company-wide Accident Zero (AZ) Project in Februaryof 2008. Over the three years since, we have continued
activities to strengthen education and communication
under the Project.
As these activities have become formalized andestablished in our laboratories we ended the project, andin FY 2011 rolled out focused activities in our plants as
AZ Project Phase II (hereinafter “AZ Step II”). Over its
three-year period of activity, we are advancing AZ Step II
under two key directions: improvement of “on-site
capabilities” in individuals and organizations, andprevention of equipment and operational troubles throughcooperation with the Production Engineering Division.
In FY 2012, every plant undertook working group
activities across the organization and worked to resolve
issues common to all plants. Furthermore, MGC worked
to improve the visibility of on-site issues and our capability
to respond to those, through TPM* activities andeducation on equipment management.
We connected these initiatives for the energizing ofsafety activities throughout the company, by means
including liaison conferences for the special safetyadministrators responsible for AZ activity promotion inplants, and information exchanges through AZ activity
inter-plant meetings. Through cooperation between theEnvironment and Safety Division and Production
Engineering Division, our support for accident and trouble
countermeasures at plants is showing results.
* TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) refers to improvement of production with theparticipation of all personnel.

Process Safety and Disaster
Prevention Activities
Kashima Plant / Hazard prediction
training

Hiratsuka Research Laboratory /Group safety education using
computer aided instruction (CAI)

Safety Performance
In 2012, occupational injury incidents resulting in lost time
totaled three cases at MGC, and three cases at partnercompanies. The past few years, the number of incidents
has stopped falling, so we will move forward with additional
initiatives with the goal of achieving zero accidents.

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To prevent the occurrence of accidents and injuries, it isimportant to ensure the safety of production processes
and the soundness of facilities. At each site we conduct
inspections and renewal planning for facilities, andprioritize inspections, repairs and renewals according toeach aging facility’s risk and importance.
Considering the fact that explosions and fires
continue to break out in the chemical industry, we havebegun a complete inspection of our facilities andprocesses to determine the likelihood of similar accidents
occurring at MGC.

Mizushima Plant / Disaster
preparation training

Kashima Plant / Disaster preparation
training

Yamakita Plant / Fire hose training

Niigata Research Laboratory /Fire hose training

Kashima Plant / AZ workplace
get-together

Mizushima Plant / Inter-plant meeting(working group-level discussions)

Niigata Plant / Site observation tour

Yokkaichi Plant / Inter-plant meeting

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Environmental Burden of Business Activities of the MGC Group

Preservation of Biodiversity

The table below displays the environmental burden of the MGC Group’s domestic operations in FY 2012.
The environmental burden data shown in the table for the entire Group captures over 90% of the MGC
Group’s domestic consolidated accounting. In addition, we began disclosing the environmental burden dataof the MGC Group overseas companies from FY 2012.

MGC sympathizes with and has signed on as apromotional partner of the Keidanren (Japan
Business Federation) Declaration of
Biodiversity (2009).

1
Total for the domestic MGC Group*

New Data Compilation for the Environmental
Burden of Overseas MGC Group Companies

MGC alone2
FY 2011*

FY 20122
FY 2011*

FY 2012

Number of business sites: 60

Number of business sites: 62

Number of business sites: 13

Number of business sites: 13

INPUTS

Units

2011

2012

INPUTS

Units

2011

2012

Energy consumption including
purchased electricity(crude oil equivalent)

1,000 kl

652

679

Energy consumption including
purchased electricity(crude oil equivalent)

1,000 kl

556

562

Water usage
Tap waterIndustrial water
Groundwater

Overseas MGC Group Companies

Water usage
1,000 m3
3

1,000 m3

1,000 m

1,038
26,436
1,566

1,073
25,035
1,519

Tap waterIndustrial water
Groundwater

1,000 m3

451

539

3

1,000 m23,38821,848

3

408

393

1,000 mRiver water

1,000 m3

14,513

15,145

River water

1,000 m3

14,513

15,145

Others1,000 m3

1,026

1,170

Others1,000 m3

917

1,049

1,000 m3

44,86943,9401,000 m3

39,67738,974

Total water consumption

Total water consumption

We have begun compiling environmental burden data foreight overseas production companies in the MGC Group.
Not all eight companies had data available for some of
the item categories. In the future, we will increase thenumber of companies for which we compile data and wewill make the surveys more detailed.

2011 (calendar year)

2012 (calendar year)

Business sites: 8*3

Business sites: 8*3

INPUTS

Units

2011

2012

Emissions to atmosphere
Greenhouse gas emissions(CO2 equivalent)

OUTPUTS

Units

2011

2012

Emissions to atmosphere1,000 tons

1,511

1,614

Greenhouse gas emissions(CO2 equivalent)

1,000 tons

1,312

1,341

SOx emissions

tons

148

86

SOx emissions

tons

112

66

NOx emissions

tons

666

680

NOx emissions

tons

606

626

Soot and dust emissions

tons

48

26

Soot and dust emissions

tons

31

22

Released to water area

2011

2012

Tap water

1,000 m3

551

193

Industrial water

1,000 m3

249

609

Groundwater

1,000 m30031,000 m0031,000 m001,000 m3

800

802

3. Act voluntarily and steadily to contributeto biodiversity

Units

2011

2012

4. Promote corporate management for sustainable
resource use

1,000 tons

19

17

OthersTotal water consumption

3

Drainage volume

1,000 m36,651

63,463

Drainage volume

1,000 m33,02633,678Emissions to atmosphere

COD emissions

tons

262

229

COD emissions

tons

232

202

Total nitrogen emissions

tons

253

168

Total nitrogen emissions

tons

231

149

Greenhouse gas emissions(CO2 equivalent)

Total phosphorus emissions

tons

55

71

Total phosphorus emissions

tons

53

69

Generation of waste
Amount generated

tons

135,993

161,286

Amount generated

tons

90,71084,915tons

45,08040,865

Amount recycled(including amount sold)tons

25,72525,021

Transfer to off-site

tons

32,737

31,218Transfer to off-site

tons

9,027

6,755

Final landfill

tons

1,541

5,105

Final landfill

tons

130

122

Notified substances under PRTR Law

Emissions (air)

tons

1,453

1,499

Emissions (air)

tons

327

294

Emissions (water)

tons

16

30

Emissions (water)

tons

12

13

Emissions (soil)

tons

0

0

Emissions (soil)

tons

0

0

Total amount emitted

tons

1,469

1,529

Total amount emitted

tons

339

307

Total amount transferred

tons

1,184

973

Total amount transferred

tons

551

482

*1 The data used for the total for the domestic MGC Group is the sum of the main domestic manufacturing and processing businesses (member companies of the MGC Group Environment
and Safety Council) and MGC itself.
*2 In the 2013 CSR Report, the total range has been changed to all business sites, which includes research laboratories and not only production sites. Therefore, some numerical data for FY
2011 may differ from that reported in the 2012 CSR Report.

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31,000 m

114

171

tons

2,716

2,746

tons

515

655

Transfer to off-site

tons

1,332

1,323

Final landfill

tons

1,252

1,273

Generation of waste
Amount generated

Amount recycled(including amount sold)7 Clauses of Keidanren’s Declaration of Biodiversity

Released to water area
Drainage volume

Generation of waste

Notified substances under PRTR Law

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River water

OUTPUTS

Released to water area
3

The nature of business activities in the chemical industry
creates an intimate connection with environmental
preservation, such that the task of creating a naturalenvironment comfortable for plants and animals becomes
indivisible from the pursuit of our business.
Perpetuating a healthy, abundant natural environment
and preventing global warming are indispensable forpreserving biodiversity. In the course of our business, we
set Responsible Care as the foundation on which we
continue ever greater efforts to maintain a rich naturalenvironment and preserve biodiversity through chemical
product management, environmental protection, energy
efficiency, and the development of environmentally friendly
products and technologies.

Units

Water usage
OUTPUTS

Biodiversity Initiatives

Amount recycled(including amount sold)

1. Appreciate nature’s gifts and aim forcorporate activities in harmony with thenatural environment
2. Act from a global perspective on thebiodiversity crisis

5. Create an industry, lifestyle, and culture that willlearn from biodiversity
6. Collaborate with relevant international andnational organizations
7. Spearhead activities to build a society that will
nurture biodiversity

Notified substances under PRTR (TMI) Law
Emissions (air)

tons

96

61

Emissions (water)

tons

0

0

Emissions (soil)

tons

0

0

Total amount emitted

tons

96

61

Total amount transferred

tons

328

188

*3 Te An Ling Tian (Nanjing) Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., MGC Advanced Polymers, Inc., MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc., MGC Pure Chemicals Singapore Pte. Ltd., MGC Pure Chemicals
Taiwan, Inc., P.T. Peroksida Indonesia Pratama, SamYoung Pure Chemicals Co. Ltd., AGELESS (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

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Global Warming Prevention
At MGC, each sector—manufacturing, transportation, office and residence—is making efforts toprevent global warming.

Initiatives in the Transportation Sector

FY 2012 energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for all of the company’s business activities were as
follows. Emissions from plants’ manufacturing divisions account for over 97% of greenhouse gas emissions.

As an energy-saving measure in our Transportation
Sector, MGC is undertaking initiatives focused on
efficiency improvements in truck transport (use of larger
transport lot sizes and improvement in loading ratio) andmodal shift to rail transport.
In FY 2012, our transportation volumes increased
accompanying production increases, which brought a 6%
rise in our ton-kilometers (transport weight × transportdistance). Higher production and truck transport taking
up a higher ratio led to an approx. 8% increase in CO2emissions as well. The result of this was a CO2 emissions
intensity increase of approx. 1.4% year-on-year, though
the statistic had shown improvement of about 6% in theseven years since FY 2006.
From here out, we are planning energy-saving
measures that include greater lot sizes for ship transport
and a modal shift to rail from hauling on main lines.

Energy consumption(1,000 kl crude oil equivalent)Greenhouse gas emissions(1,000 tons-CO2 equivalent)

Plant Manufacturing Division

556.2

1,330.5

Transportation Sector (shipper)

10.0

26.5

Office Area

5.8

10.6

565.0

1,367.7

Business activities overall

For plant manufacturing divisions that are the focus of initiatives, we have set the following objectives
for our measures.
■ Energy consumption rate:
Reduce to 85% or lower compared with FY 1990 levels by FY 2014
■ Greenhouse gas emissions intensity: Reduce to 75% or lower compared with FY 1990 levels by FY 2014

Manufacturing Plant Initiatives

Trend of energy consumption amount and consumption rate
Energy consumption amountThe volumes of FY 2012 energy usage and GHG (green
house gas) emissions in our Plant Manufacturing Divisioneach rose 2% year-on-year due to increased production.
At the same time, our energy consumption rate per unitof production, which we have singled out as the target of
specific initiatives, improved 2.7% year-on-year to 92%,
using the 1990 level for base comparison, and GHG
emissions intensity improved 1.2% year-on-year to 78%,
also using the 1990 level for base comparison.
In our FY 2012 energy-efficiency measures, we
implemented over 60 initiatives, including improving theefficiency of distillation columns, recovering heat fromsteam, etc., switching to inverter motors for pumps andventilation machinery, and optimizing the operating
conditions of distillation columns. The energy-saving
results of these measures brought a crude oil equivalent
reduction of 8,600 kl, and a reduction in GHG emissions
equivalent to approx. 17,000 tons of CO2.
Furthermore, the promotion of new energy efficiency
measures has led to check-ups run on steam equipment
at the Mizushima and Niigata Plants, as well as the
Kashima Plant in FY 2012. These check-ups uncovered
32 targets for new energy saving proposals, which areprojected to yield a crude oil equivalent of 4,000 kl ofenergy reduction.
Among these targets, 18 are thought to offer relatively
fast return on investment, and are under detailed
review for inclusion in our energy efficiency plans in FY
2013 and beyond.

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MGC Overall Performance

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Energy consumption rate

Target rate for FY 2014

Amount(1,000 kl as crude oil equivalent)
1,000

Energy consumption rate
(FY 1990 = 1)

1.00
0.88

0.87

0.89

0.89

0.95

1.00

0.95

0.95

1.0

0.92

By rail
0.8

800

600

400

554

569

562

577

Trend of volume of transportation

531

430

493

533

550

556

0.6

By ship

Amount transported(millions of ton-kilometers)

500

5.3%

400

62%

0.2

200

300
0

0.0
1990

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

Emission amountEmissions intensity

Target rate for FY 2014

GHG emission amount(1,000 tons)
2,500

1.0

0.86
2,000

0.83

0.87

1,536 1,562 1,560

1,500

0.82

1,490

0.83

0.84

1,334

1,184

1,166

0.81

0.79

0.78

1,331
1,275 1,303

1,000

33%
2006

By rail

0.8

40

30

33%
2007

By ship

1.00

1.9%
30%

0.2

0.98

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

30%

28%

64%

2008

2009

30%
2010

65%

65%

30%

31%

2011

2012

(FY)

CO2 emissions intensity

By truck

0.99

0.97

30%

1.0

0.95

0.93

0.94
0.9

2.1%

0.0
1990

65%

CO2 emissions intensity(FY 2006 = 1)

20
0

64%

62%

CO2 emission(1,000 tons)
0.6

Energy consumption(1,000 kl crude oil equivalent)Greenhouse gas emissions(1,000 tons-CO2 equivalent)

2009

6.10

10.57

2010

6.68

11.05

2011

5.66

8.98

2012

5.80

10.67

FY

Environmental Information
Sharing System

4.7%

Trend of CO 2 emission

0.4

500

5.6%

4.9%

0

GHG emissions intensity(FY 1990 = 1)

1.00

6.0%
6.4%

200
100

Trend of GHG emission amount and emissions intensity

Trend of energy consumption in the business operations division

600

4.7%
0.4

By truck

We conduct a number of proactive measures to reduceenergy consumption at our head office and laboratories.
These include ‘Cool Biz’ during summer, ‘Warm Biz’
during winter, and turning off lights and computers when
not in use.
We continued these measures in FY 2012 as well.
With an end to the electricity shortages of FY 2011, ourannual energy consumption rose 2% year-on-year but wemaintained a 13% reduction over FY 2010 (before theGreat East Japan Earthquake).
In the employee residence area, we called on
employees to work toward energy reduction by sending
e-mail messages detailing real examples of energy saving
steps centered around easily implemented approaches.

2.5%
2.2%

2.6%

33%

37%

65%

61%

33%

2.1%

1.9%

34%

35%

64%

63%

0.8

(FY)
10

68%

68%

65%

0.7

0

In April 2012, we began full-scale operation of ourEnvironmental Information Sharing System, which wasconstructed to manage information on the environmental
impacts of business sites.
The system is intended to increase efficiency in thecompilation of increasingly complex environmental
information and in reporting tasks. We also built thesystem to use in understanding problem areas withineach production process and in verifying the effects ofenergy conservation measures, particularly throughassessment of per-device/per-unit data on energy
consumption and GHG emissions. In FY 2012, we
worked to enhance the system’s functions to enable
more frequent data compilation.
Going forward, we will put it to use in collection andanalysis of environmental information from Group
companies, including those overseas.

0.6
2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

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Global Warming Prevention

Chemical Emissions of the MGC Group
Each MGC Group company assesses and issues notifications on substances subject to the Pollutant
Release and Transfer Register (PRTR), while working to reduce the amounts released and transferred.

Development and Utilization of Clean Energy
In Niigata Prefecture, MGC has been actively conducting
exploration and development work on natural gas, a clean
fuel that has low emissions of CO2 for each calorie ofenergy, as well as less sulfur and other impurities. We have
deployed natural gas at our Niigata Plant, where it is usedas both a raw material and an energy source.
We are also promoting the switch to natural
gas-related fuels, such as city gas and LNG, at locations
other than our Niigata Plant, and year by year are raising
the ratio of natural gas within our energy consumption. In
FY 2012, fuel conversion at our plants came to an end,

with natural gas-related fuels making up the same 57% of
our company-wide energy consumption as in theprevious year.
In addition, MGC is participating in a project inHachimantai, Akita Prefecture, to supply an adjacent
power plant with geothermal steam, a type of renewableenergy. Geothermal energy is plentiful in Japan and is
expected to see further development. MGC is also taking
part in a project to survey and develop geothermal
resources in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, with the aim of
constructing a geothermal power plant.

Trend of energy source component ratio
Energy source component ratio(based on thermal units) (%)

Purchased steam
Other purchased fuelPurchased power
By-product fuelCoal
Heavy oil
Natural gas

Substances Subject to Notification under
the PRTR Law

PRTR Law Substances with High Levelsof Emissions

Substances subject to release and transfer notification
under revisions to the PRTR Law increased to 462 in FY
2010. Group-wide, we made notifications in FY 2012 for
88 substances handled. Our annual emission of those
substances totaled 1,529 tons, an approx. 4%
year-on-year increase over the 1,469 tons last fiscal year.
This was primarily due to our increase in production.
The amount transferred totaled 973 tons Group-wide,a reduction of approx. 18%, or 211 tons, compared with
FY 2011’s total. This reduction was mainly due to FY 2011
seeing a temporary surge in transfers by several Group
companies, in addition to the fact that, this fiscal year, ourmarketable recyclables increased and our handledamounts decreased.

Among the substances registered under the PRTR Law,
those listed below are emitted by the MGC Group in
amounts of 10 tons or more.

100
90

Trend of PRTR Law substance emissions
Group

80

Number of notified substances

MGC

Amount (tons)

Number of substances

2,000

70

100

87

1,800
60

1,600
1,400

50

71

88

86

71

70

1,200

60

1,178.5

1,000

40

50

1,130.3

800
30
20

35%

48%

39%

38%

58%

53%

57%

1,017.2

600

57%

90
80

1,222.4 40

974.7

30

400

20

639.9

200

205.9

0

10

2008

339.0

228.0
2009

2010

2011

306.6
2012

10
0
(FY)

0
2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

Trend of PRTR Law substance transfers
Group■ Chloromethane (1,151 tons)■ 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (183 tons)■ Dichloromethane (75 tons)■ Xylene (27 tons)■ n-hexane (21 tons)■ Cobalt and its compounds (13 tons)■ Toluene (13 tons)

Japan Chemical Industry Association
PRTR-Targeted Substances
The Japan Chemical Industry Association, of which MGC
is a single-company member, has on its own added
specified substances to a subset of the substances
requiring notification under the PRTR Law, and is working
toward the reduction of these voluntary “PRTR-targeted
substances” (422 substances plus 1 substance group).
MGC is working to assess and reduce substances
at all of our business sites, including researchlaboratories, targeted by the JCIA. Eighty three of thesesubstances were emitted in total, in the amount of 432
tons, in FY 2012 (an approx. 10% reduction, or 50 tons,
over FY 2011).
Transferred amounts of these substances totaled 1,141
tons at all of our business sites, a reduction of approx.
48%, or 1,071 tons, compared with FY 2011’s total. This
reduction was primarily due to an increase in marketable
recyclables and a decrease in the amount handled.

MGC

Amount (tons)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

1,400
1,200

At MGC, PRTR Law substances, and those on the JCIA
list, for which there is release into the atmosphere, aretallied as VOCs.
Amounts released into the atmosphere in FY 2012
totaled 24 substances and 362 tons at all of our businesssites, a reduction of 14%, or 60 tons, compared with FY
2011’s total.

1,000

TOPICS
MGC supported and participated in the 11th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies heldin Kyoto in November 2012.

800

449.5

633.1
491.0

600
400
200

247.8
324.9

370.3
344.7

557.2

551.0

481.7

0
2008

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2010

2011

2012

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Waste Reduction in the MGC GroupAir and Water Conservation in the MGC Group

Each MGC Group company is striving to reduce waste, by promoting the 3Rs,* and properly dispose ofwaste according to applicable laws.

Each MGC Group company strives to further reduce its burden on the environment by actively investing infacilities so that a natural environment conducive to plants and animals can be preserved.

* 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (waste products)

Recycled amount

Waste Reduction Achievement

Group

Emission of total nitrogen

Preservation of Air Quality

MGC

Group

FY 2012 waste amounts totaled approx. 161,000 tons
Group-wide, an increase of approx. 25,000 tons
year-on-year. The primary reason for the increase was thegeneration of unneeded material during ourreassessments of business operations. However, theeffect of slimming down at each business site led to a
reduced amount, approx. 1,500 tons in total, of waste
released outside the sites.
Also, the final landfill amount, Group-wide, was 5,105
tons, a 230% year-on-year increase. This increase wasdue to one-off sludge and soil waste of approx. 3,500
tons. A similar situation occurred in FY 2008 when aone-off generation of sludge and soil increased our final
landfill amount.

60
50
40
30
20
10
0

19.9
29.1
2008

22.1

21.1

27.5

25.9
2009

2010

19.4

15.8

25.7

25.0

2011

2012

We are working to preserve air quality by managing
emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx),soot and dust, and other toxic substances contained in theemission gas of combustion facilities.
(FY)

Final landfill amount
Group

5,000
4,000

2008

179

280

100

1,561
97

1,446
134
2009

2010

1,411
130
2011

0
2008

93.9
2008

49.7

48.2

45.3

76.4

88.5

87.4

90.7

84.9

2009

174
2009

29
151
2010

36
112

2010

2011

2012

2011

2012

Emission of NOx

400

863

200

60

55

681

668

606

626

Reduced amount
17,097 tons
(10.6%)

Recycled amount
7,272 tons
(4.5%)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Off-Site

At MGC Advanced Polymers, Inc. (U.S.A.), we are continuing to implement initiatives toreduce landfilled waste and prevent latent rainwater contamination in order to lessen theenvironmental impact of business operations.
These initiatives were recognized by VWEA (Virginia Water Environment Association) in
March 2013, receiving the highest award they confer.

Group

MGC

60

0
2008

Group

9
15
2009

6

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

MGC

29
2010

50,000

18
31
2011

4
21
2012

40,000
(FY)

4,969

4,945

5,193

5,192

4,967

39,60040,47538,88839,67738,97430,00010,0000
2008

We are endeavoring to preserve water quality by managing
chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen, total
phosphorus, and other chemicals within our wastewater.

2012

(FY)

Group

MGC

(1,000 m3 )50,000350

30,000

300

36

150

250

2011

Trend of wastewater

40,000200

2010

60,000

MGC

50

2009

70,000Emission of COD

226

39

260

20,00031

10,00026

29,785
3,522

3,522

3,755

3,626

33,78934,26332,85833,02633,678

0
2008

232

50

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

202

0
2008

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2009

(1,000 m3 )20,000100

53Trend of water consumption
12

250

54

69

68

51

The increase in wastewater was a one-off event due to theintensive processing of wastewater stored in tanks.

Emission of soot and dust

Group

TOPICS

2(FY)

Preservation of Water Quality

Final landfill
5,105 tons
(3.2%)

2

Water Consumption / Wastewater Volume

0

20

2

3

2008

55

(tons / year)

33

(FY)

0

63

40

On-Site

2012

10

600

60

Amount emitted
externally
31,218 tons
Amount landfilledinternally0 ton (0%)

2011

3

60

20

93

800

Waste Treatment in the MGC Group in
FY 2012Generated amount
161,286 tons
(100%)

149

MGC

30

MGC

80

Reduced amount
90,823 tons
(56.3%)

2010

40(tons / year)

Recycled amount
33,593 tons
(20.8%)

2009

70
(FY)

1,000

MGC itself, as a single company, strives to reduce waste
and defines zero emissions as a final landfill waste amountof 0.3% or lower.
For our 10 business sites, our zero emissions intensity
came to 0.14%, with 122 tons of final landfill waste out of
84,915 tons generated.

(FY)

19

80

21
65

50
(FY)

Zero Emissions at MGC

55.5

231

(tons / year)(tons / year)(1,000 tons)
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

Group

89

122
2012

Group
MGC

269

Emission of total phosphorous

200

3,329

2008

273

252

0

113

300

4,983

0

150

22

50

MGC

400

1,000

23

200

500

(tons)
6,000

2,000

26

25

250

(tons / year)

MGC

3,000

350
300

100

Emission of SOx
Group

Amount of waste generated
Group

MGC

(tons / year)(1,000 tons)

2009

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

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Safety Management of Chemicals and Products
As a responsible provider of chemical products, MGC clearly explains properties, safety, and handling of its
chemical products, as well as deploying various activities to protect the environment and to ensure the healthand safety of all who use our products.

Safety Assessment of Chemical Substancesand Products

Basic survey

Chemical and Product Safety Education

Emergency Responses in Distribution

MGC conducts chemical and product safety education
within its PL (product liability) training at each businesssite. In FY 2013, we are giving overview explanations of
the EU REACH regulations.
Additionally, we are carrying out education for ourhands-on workers, in order to address the new JIS (JIS Z
7253) on SDS and labels in accordance with GHS.

At MGC workplaces, we have set up a wide-area support
system that includes supplying emergency goods andequipment to production sites and establishingcommunication between sites to facilitate emergency
responses to accidents that occur during transportation.
Because of our preparation of response systems andsupplies, we cooperate with local police or fire
departments upon request, should an accident occur
during another company’s transport of product in thevicinity of our workplaces.
We conduct training for scenarios that include
terrorism, logistics accidents, and shipping accidents withmarine spills that require oil barrier deployment.

● Survey of literature

At the development stage of products, MGC first conducts basic surveys
and safety assessments. When products pertain to new chemical
substances, we submit the notifications required by law and conduct
necessary safety testing. We then classify products according to whether
they do or do not come under each legal regulation, as well as according totheir degree of hazard under standards such as GHS,*1 and create safety
information such as safety data sheets (SDS*2). Based on these, we
perform risk evaluations (of the hazards of the substances themselves, aswell as of exposure) for all product processes, from manufacture todisposal, and offer the products after appraisal of their market feasibility.

● Access to SDSs for raw materials,*1 GHS: The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Chemical

Hazard classifications

hazards are classified under fixed standards and are indicated clearly with pictograms onlabels and SDS documentation. Ultimately, the information contributes to accident prevention,
human health, and environmental preservation.

etc.

Safety assessment● Hazard assessment● Assessment of environmental

safety impact● Survey of applicable laws
● United Nations classifications● Classifications in Japan*2 SDS: Safety Data Sheets

Providing Safety Information

Head Office / PL education

Compliance with EU REACH Regulations

Preparation of safety information● SDS

MGC provides safety information on chemicals through means including
submission of product SDS, placement of product warning labels on
containers, and distribution of Yellow Cards.

● Yellow Cards

Premarketing investigations

SDS are documents that convey detailed
information about the handling and safety ofchemicals, and are submitted to companies that
handle our chemicals, such as customers, sales
agents, and shipping companies. We submit
SDS for both regular products andin-development (trial) products in compliance with
GHS, and are in the process of reviewing them inaccordance with the new JIS (JIS Z 7253).

● Assessment of risk management● Determination of marketability

Customer information

SDS (Safety Data Sheets)● Product warning labels

Product supply● Collection of customer information

MGC and MGC Group companies are steadfastly
responding to the EU REACH chemical productmanagement regulations, and have organized task forcesin order to share information.
The task forces primarily work to register substances
shipped to the EU, and to employ a system for faithfullyreflecting the registration information on SDS and labels. In
the future, we predict that an increased response will benecessary toward “substances of high concern” that require
permission for their use and marketing. Consequently, we
are working hard to procure relevant information on theseproducts and to provide it to our customers.

Mizushima Plant / Training for
deploying oil barriers in Mizushima
Port

Kashima Plant / Logistics accident
scenario drill (truck accident)

Kashima Plant / Logistics accident
drill HQ (truck accident)● Compliance with applicable laws
● Rationalization of product logistics

GLP Certified Testing Facility

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LabelsYellow Cards

Easy to understand warnings andsafety information for users are
printed on labels affixed to ourchemical products. This informationshows that our regular products aswell as products in development arein compliance with GHS. At present,
we are in the process of updating
and reviewing SDS in accordancewith the new JIS (JIS Z 7253).

A Yellow Card is a card readied in
preparation for an accident during
domestic shipment. It briefly lists a
product’s properties, laws that
apply to the product, andemergency response measures, aswell as contact information
including fire departments, police
departments, and our company.
We distribute these cards to shippers of chemicals, andensure that they are carried during product shipments.

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The MGC Niigata Research Laboratory is recognized by the Japanese government asconforming to GLP* test facilities for Ames mutagenicity testing and biodegradability testing.
As GLP test reports can be used in notifications under the Industrial Safety and Health Law
and the Law concerning the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their
Manufacture, etc., we conduct GLP tests when notifications are necessary for new chemical
substances that are part of our product development. GLP test reports command highconfidence internationally as well.
We conduct testing to assess the safety of the chemicals handled by the MGC Group,
including acute oral toxicity tests, primary skin irritation tests, and pathogenicity tests.
* GLP (Good Laboratory Practice): GLP is a system which ensures the reliability of test results, throughgovernment recognition of excellent testing facilities that demonstrate GLP standards-based
management, testing equipment, test planning, internal auditing systems, reliability assurance systems,
and compliance with test result standards.

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Environmental Accounting

RC Activities at Business Sites

Using the Ministry of the Environment’s guidelines on environmental accounting, the cost of environmental
preservation through MGC’s (individual, non-Group) business activities and the economic result of those
activities have been calculated quantitatively, and published for the public’s review.

Benefits of Environmental Preservation
Activities

Environmental Preservation Cost
The cost of environmental preservation activities includes
the investment costs of installing environmental preservation
facilities and the expenses associated with running andmanaging those facilities, as well as the cost of researchand development into environmentally friendly products.

In addition to the reduction in the environmental burden that
resulted from our environmental preservation efforts, werealized positive economic benefits, such as income fromthe sale of waste products.

Investments

Compared to FY 2011, our energy consumption rate perunit of production in our Plant Manufacturing Division, and
our GHG emissions intensity, showed improvement in FY
2012. The results are shown on the Global Warming
Prevention initiatives pages.

The total of investment in environmental preservation
activities in FY 2012 was 1.06 billion yen. The main itemsof that investment were the upgrading of tank vent gas
collection equipment at the Mizushima Plant, and theenhancement of wastewater processing facilities at the
Yokkaichi Plant.

Expenses
Total expenses related to environmental conservation
activities in FY 2012 were 8.33 billion yen. Of these, thehighest expense was 3.3 billion yen for research anddevelopment, accounting for 40% of the total. The next
highest was 1.6 billion yen for prevention of water pollution,
representing 19% of the total.

Environmental preservation benefits

Niigata Plant

Address: 3500 Matsuhama-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-3121, Japan Tel: +81-25-258-3474
ISO 14001 certification: June 1998 (certification body: DNV)
Main products

Message from the Niigata Plant Manager

Methanol, Ammonia, and theirderivatives● m-Phenylenebis (methylamine)● MX Nylon● Bio-related products●

The Niigata Plant is blessed with rich resources that include the abundant
waters of the Agano River and Niigata’s own natural gas reserves, whichhave seen us in business for a half-century.
As emphasis is being increasingly placed on environmental issues, wehave pushed forward in recent years with the commercialization of dimethyl
ether (DME), a new, eco-friendly type of energy, and LEXTER®, a biomass
plastic using materials derived from plants. We are refining our activities as
we enter our second year of total productive maintenance (TPM), which we
promote as a comprehensive improvement philosophy. We aim for new
heights of progress through safe and stable operations.

Economic benefit

Environmental burden data (FY 2012)
Water consumption (1,000 m3)

12,543Masato Inari

GHG emissions (1,000 tons-CO2)

495

Plant Manager

NOx emissions (tons)

396
0SOx emissions (tons)
Total drainage volume (1,000 m3)

We generated additional revenue by selling valuable waste
for recycling and re-use by other companies, and throughcost savings from reduced energy consumption.

Item

Amount(millions of yen)

IncomeProfit on sale of valuable waste, etc.

36.9

Reduction of expenses

Effects due to energy saving

197.2

33

BOD emissions (tons)

2,671

Waste transferred offsite (tons)

110

Final landfill (tons)

Economic benefit
Title

9,809

PRTR substances

Emissions(tons)

Transfers(tons)

Ethylene oxide

2.1

0Methyl methacrylate

0.3

0Facilities tour by students of the Niigata fire fightersschoolEnvironmental preservation cost (Breakdown of investment and cost by business)
Breakdown

Onsitecost

Pollution
prevention
cost(millions of yen)

Main areas of activity

Investment

Air pollution prevention

Renewal, repairs, and maintenance of emission gas recovery equipment

120.4

612.8

Water pollution prevention

Renewal, repairs, and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities

344.4

1,605.1

Soil, Noise

Prevention of soil infiltration; PCB concentration analysis

11.1

0.2

Global environmental preservation cost

Maintenance of cogeneration facilities; replacement of ozone layer-destroying substances

28.7

1,176.6

Resources recycling costMaterial and thermal recycling of waste

0.0

815.2

Up or down stream cost

Retrieval and reuse of product containers

0.0

41.2

Management activity cost

Maintaining green spaces; maintaining environment management systems

72.9

600.7

R&D cost

Research and development of energy-saving technologies and environmentally friendly products

487.6

3,345.4

Social contribution cost

Clean-up and greening of surrounding areas; support for environmental conservation organizations

0.0

9.6

Environmental damage costCompensation for environmental preservation

0.0

126.1

1,065.1

8,333.0

Total

Green Purchasing
We have continued to follow a “green purchasing” policy for thesake of promoting the effective utilization of our limited natural
resources. In 2012, we instituted this policy as a formal company
regulation, adding further emphasis to our efforts.
Additionally, we are using paper from the Forest
Neighborhood Association for our printed material, such as theCompany Guide and our CSR Report. This is in support ofproductive forest thinning, a cause promoted by the Association,
which aims to cultivate healthy forests.

MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

Compliance with the Ministry of
the Environment’s Environmental
Accounting Guidelines 2005
Period: From April 1, 2012 to March
31, 2013
Scope: MGC only
Methods: Investments areproportionally related to theapproved or enforced amount of
capital expenditure to environmental
preservation. Expenses areproportionally related to the ratio ofenvironmental preservation andinclude depreciation allowance.

Trend of green purchasing amount

30,00025,00077

33,003

32,955
29,157

45

83

90%

31,93926,52170%

Process development
Catalysts● New energy-related research● Biotechnology● Life science●

We at the Niigata Research Laboratory recognize that it is our responsibility
to contribute to society and to provide for the environment as well as
safety. We are pursuing research activities aimed at new products that givedue consideration to harmonizing with the global environment.
Collaborating with the Niigata Plant, which sits adjacent to us, we promoteenhanced communication and the reduction of “near misses” (by physicallypointing to areas of concern). Now and in the future, we will continue topush forward RC activities, with the participation of the entire staff, as we
pursue our goals of zero accidents, zero occupational injuries, andenvironmental preservation.

●

Yoshikazu Shima

80%

25,37020,000

60%
50%
40%

17,457

15,000Main research themes

Message from the Research Laboratory Director

100%

88

40,00039,119Address: 182 Tayuhama Shinwari, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-3112, Japan
Tel: +81-25-259-8211

Laboratory Director(kg)
45,00035,000Niigata Research Laboratory

Green purchasing ratio

Amount of office paper
Green purchasing total

30%

10,000

20%

5,000

10%

0
2009

37

Expenses

2010

2011

2012

(FY)

0%

Tsunami evacuation drill

Local festival (with a portable shrine for children)

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RC Activities at Business Sites

Mizushima Plant

Address: 3-10 Mizushima Kaigan Dori, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama 712-8525, Japan Tel: +81-86-446-3822
ISO 14001 certification: May 2000 (certification body: JCQA)

Yokkaichi Plant

Main products

Message from the Mizushima Plant Manager

Address: 4-16 Hinagahigashi 2-chome, Yokkaichi-shi, Mie 510-0886, Japan Tel: +81-59-345-8800
ISO 14001 certification: August 1999 (certification body: JQA)
Main products

Message from the Yokkaichi Plant Manager

Xylene isomers
m-Xylene derivatives● Specialty aromatic products● Polyols

Hydrogen peroxide, other industrial
chemicals● Polyacetal plastics●

We are pursuing various initiatives at the Mizushima Plant under the slogan,“Striving for environmental preservation, safety, and stable operations!” We
are actively working to optimize the efficiency of energy usage at the entire
industrial complex, minimize substances that impact the environment,
pursue process safety and disaster prevention, and follow through with our
responsibility as one corporation dedicated to reducing atmospheric, water,
and industrial waste emissions.
In addition, over the past few years, we have undergone a generationalchange, with larger numbers of younger workers coming into the plant. In
order to supplement any decline in our process safety and disasterprevention know-how, we are carrying out enhanced disaster prevention
safety education and drills as all plant workers participate in activities
toward our goal of zero accidents and occupational injuries.

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Environmental burden data (FY 2012)

Kenji Inamasa
Executive Officer
Plant Manager

Water consumption (1,000 m3)

12,011

GHG emissions (1,000 tons-CO2)

561

NOx emissions (tons)

183

SOx emissions (tons)

64

Total drainage volume (1,000 m3)
COD emissions (tons)

10,690

Final landfill (tons)

Executive Officer
Plant Manager

6,374

GHG emissions (1,000 tons-CO2)

84

NOx emissions (tons)

28

SOx emissions (tons)

Emissions(tons)

Transfers(tons)

Xylene8.7

5.1

Isobutyraldehyde

8.7

0Boron compounds

4.8

0.1

n-hexane

4.2

0

COD emissions (tons)

45

Waste transferred offsite (tons)

566

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4PRTR substances

Emissions(tons)

Transfers(tons)

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

1300Hydrazine

4.1

0

1,3-Dioxolane

1.00Main research themesSpecialty plastics
Packaging materials● Resist materials● High heat-resistant film

Yamakita Plant

Address: 950 Kishi, Yamakita-machi, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa 258-0112, Japan Tel: +81-465-75-1111
ISO 14001 certification: May 2000 (certification body: JQA)
Main products

Message from the Yamakita Plant Manager●

The Yamakita Plant lies near the Sakawa River, in a verdant and fertile area
west of the Tanzawa mountains and east of Mt. Fuji. Because of this special
location, our plant places the highest priority on maintaining the health ofthe environment and the trust of the local community as we go about ourdaily business. In addition to our commitment to continue safety andenvironmental preservation efforts in our plant, we also participate in local
festivals, meetings, cleanup and beautification activities, etc. We strive to bea plant that wins the trust and affinity of our regional community.

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Derivatives of hydrogen peroxide
Persulfates

Environmental burden data (FY 2012)

Shojiro Kuwahara

Masamichi MizukamiLaboratory Director

Executive Officer
Plant Manager

Water consumption (1,000 m3)

5,942

GHG emissions (1,000 tons-CO2)

21

NOx emissions (tons)

2

SOx emissions (tons)

0

Total drainage volume (1,000 m3)
COD emissions (tons)
Waste transferred offsite (tons)
Final landfill (tons)

39

5,568

Hands-on training, with our partner companies,
using an industrial-sized foam fire extinguisher●

Earthquake training using an earthquake simulation
truck

0

Total drainage volume (1,000 m3)

Final landfill (tons)●

Located in the eastern part of Hiratsuka city, the Hiratsuka ResearchLaboratory is engaging in research and development primarily of resins andresin processing technology. We are also actively engaging in community
outreach and contribution activities, such as cleanup activities of the nearby
Sagami River, and the acceptance of local students for laboratory tours. We
pursue our research and development after ensuring safe operating
conditions through “near miss” vigilance and risk reduction through properrisk assessment. It is our aim to be a laboratory that contributes to society
by our research and development of new products and technologies related
to resins.

Water consumption (1,000 m3)

0Address: 6-2 Higashiyawata 5-chome, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa 254-0016, Japan
Tel: +81-463-21-8600

Message from the Research Laboratory Director

Motoyoshi Onobori

1,570

Practicing stacking sandbags

Hiratsuka Research Laboratory

Environmental burden data (FY 2012)

104

Waste transferred offsite (tons)

PRTR substances

The area in which the Yokkaichi Plant sits was once characterized by thenegative image of a polluted area with “Yokkaichi asthma,” etc. However,with remedial efforts from corporations under the guidance of government
authorities, the natural environment of the area has been restored to one
with blue skies and clean water. Our plant follows a philosophy of safety
and security, identical to the local administration’s policy of environmental
conservation, and goes about business in a way that garners trust fromlocal residents for our RC and environmental risk assessment activities.
In addition, as the presiding company of the Yokkaichi Industrial
Complex Region's Disaster Prevention Council, we have a special mission,
which we have placed at the forefront of our business this year.

Forklift lecture

5,740
5
389
0

Grand festival at the Hachiman Shrine

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Responsible Care and MGC

RC Activities at Business Sites

13 Member Companies of the MGC Group Environment and Safety Council
Thirteen domestic partner companies of the MGC Group that handle chemical products are promoting
environmental and safety initiatives within the MGC Group Environment and Safety Council. In addition, thedirector in charge of the environment and safety carries out environmental and safety audits on domestic andoverseas affiliates.

Kashima Plant

RC Medium-Term Plan

Address: 35 Higashi Wada, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki 314-0102, Japan Tel: +81-299-96-3121
ISO 14001 certification: February 1999 (certification body: JQA)
Main products

Message from the Kashima Plant Manager●

While endeavoring to be a plant that prevents occupational injuries and safety
and environmental accidents, the Kashima Plant devotes its energy todeveloping environmentally conscious materials, products, and processes.
We actively engage in initiatives to reduce our environmental burden,conserve resources and energy, reduce emissions, and prevent
environmental pollution.
Now and in the future, we will strive to reach a higher level ofenvironmental preservation and to create harmonious coexistence, at alllevels of our business activities, with the environment and between thecompanies of the eastern Kashima industrial complex. We hope thatcooperation with these companies and with the local community will allow us
to be a plant that contributes to building an affluent society and a sustainableglobal future.

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Hydrogen peroxide
Polycarbonate plastics

2013 RC Action Plan

■ Expanding target Group■ Enhancement of the MGC Group

companies for environmental andsafety activities (support to include
terminals, transport, etc.)■ Promotion of the sharing of safety
information with domestic andoverseas Group companies

Environment and Safety Council■ Sharing and horizontal deployment
of information on abnormal
occurrences and occupational
injuries (Member companies ofCouncil, three additional
companies, and a portion ofoverseas Group companies)

Environmental burden data (FY 2012)

Tsuneaki Iwakiri
Executive Officer
Plant Manager

Water consumption (1,000 m3)

1,788

GHG emissions (1,000 tons-CO2)

157

NOx emissions (tons)

4

SOx emissions (tons)

0

Total drainage volume (1,000 m3)

1,682

COD emissions (tons)

14

Waste transferred offsite (tons)

494
0Final landfill (tons)
PRTR substances

Emissions(tons)

Transfers(tons)

Dichloromethane

74.4

2.9

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

49.3

2.6

MGC Group Environment and
Safety Council
The Council meets twice a year to exchange ideas and toreport on topics including MGC’s and member companies’
annual plans for environmental and safety activities, theresults of the activities, and the status of accidents andoccupational injuries.

Environmental and Safety Audits
With the director in charge of the environment and safety
as team leader, we conduct three or four domestic andtwo or three overseas environmental and safety audits
each year in support of the Group companies’ environmentand safety activities.
In FY 2012, the seven companies below were audited.
■ Japan Circuit Industrial Co., Ltd.
■ Japan Pionics Co., Ltd., Hiratsuka Plant■ Yonezawa Dia Electronics Co., Inc.
■ Eiwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Kinuura Plant■ Te An Ling Tian (Nanjing) Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
■ Suzhou MGC Suhua Peroxide Co., Ltd.
■ Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Engineering-Plastics (Shanghai)

Co.,Ltd.

Patrol rounds as part of advanced safety inspections

Tokyo Techno Park

Address: 1-1 Niijuku 6-chome, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 125-8601, Japan Tel: +81-3-3627-9411

Message from the Tokyo Techno Park General Manager

TTP internal organization

Management Center● Oxygen Absorbers Techno Center● Electronics Materials R&D Center● Tokyo Research Laboratory● MGC Chemical Analysis Center●

As the hub of MGC research and development, Tokyo Techno Park is
constantly engaged in leading edge research activities. Under the banner of“Our work and RC are one and the same,” we actively strive for zeroaccidents and occupational injuries, supported by the three pillars of strict
adherence to regulations, awareness of hazards, and ever-safer operations.
In this context, we have also established KYT and specific individual goals inline with the particularities of our work tasks. We strive to create a new cultureof safety through a hearty respect for individual research initiative. Additionally,
as a research facility located within the Tokyo metropolitan area, we carry out
emergency disaster training, in cooperation with the local fire safety
departments, and take measures to prepare our facilities for a possible
earthquake in the immediate proximity. We strive to be a research facility thatis solidly prepared in the event of a natural disaster.

Fudow Co., Ltd.’s Fujinomiya Plant / Meeting of the MGC Group
Environment and Safety Council at a member company plant

A.G. International Chemical Co., Inc.
Manufacture of purified isophthalic acid (PIA)

Osamu Kondo

Address: Mitsubishi Building, 5-2 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8324, Japan Tel: +81-3-3283-4916
URL:
http://www.agic.co.jp/e_agic/index.html

Executive Officer
General Manager

Yoshihiro Yamane
Outdoor fire extinguishing drill

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Japan Pionics Co., Ltd. audit

Electricity safety education

President & CEO

The Matsuyama Plant started new operations from 2012as a self-operated plant. At AGIC, we are committed toreducing our environmental impacts through safe andstable operations, and to preserving the environment
through recycling and the reduction of landfill wastes.
In terms of safety, we wrestle for the achievement ofzero accidents and zero occupational injuries by unifying
our intentions regarding the safety of all the employees
through the promotion of “near miss” awareness anddaily meetings.

Safety rally on the first day of
periodic repair work

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13 Member Companies of the MGC Group Environment and Safety Council

Eiwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

JSP Corporation

Manufacture and sale of blowing agents

Manufacture and sale of foamed plastics

Address: Daido Seimei Co. Kyoto Bldg. 9F, 595-3 Manjuya-Cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi,
Kyoto 604-8161, Japan Tel: +81-75-256-5131
URL:
http://www.eiwa-chem.co.jp/en/

Address: Shin-Nisseki Bldg., 4-2 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Tel: +81-3-6212-6300
URL:
http://www.jsp.com/en/

Hirotsugu Yamamura
President & CEO

We are the only company in Japan synthesizing organic
blowing agents, and we are pushing forward withmeasures to respond to environmental regulations for
wastewater and safety management so that we cancontinue these domestic manufacturing operations long
into the future.
Our contingency plans include examining the qualityof raw materials procurable from substitute sources invarious counties around the world, and promoting
suppliers’ compliance with environmental regulations, sothat we can continue our operations uninterrupted.

Kozo Tsukamoto
President & CEO

Training using actual fire
extinguishers

MGC Filsheet Co., Ltd.

Japan Finechem Co., Inc.

Manufacture of polycarbonate film and sheet

Manufacture and sale of fine chemicals, for industrial use, and electronic products

Address: 4-2242, Mikajima, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama 359-1164, Japan
URL:
http://www.mgcfs.jp/en/

Kuniaki Jinnai
President & CEO

Our Tokorozawa Plant is located in a corner of theMusashino Uplands, while the Osaka Plant lies on the
Kanzaki River, a tributary of the Yodo River. We pursue
our business operations while striving for environmental
safety and coexistence with this local region. Throughrisk assessment activities and work improvement
activities, with mandatory attendance for all employees,
we aim for a safe and productive plant atmosphere. At
the same time, we devote effort to preparatory steps forresponding to emergency situations, while also carryingout various training drills for unexpected disasters.

Tel: +81-4-2948-2151

Training using water from a fire
hydrant

Address: Uchisaiwaicho Tokyu Bldg. 9F, 3-2 Uchisaiwaicho 1-chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5511-4600
URL:
http://www.jfine.co.jp/eng/

Shigenobu Ono

Based upon the principle that prioritizing safety is thecore premise of our business activities, our company
endeavors to ensure safe and secure production throughoperations that strive for voluntary conservation activities,risk assessment, 5S, hazard prediction activities, helpful
proposals for improvements, and reductions in risks toequipment and to work processes. As we move into the
future, we will work to avoid complacency and achieve
zero accidents and zero occupational injuries.

Training for deploying oil barriers,
Sakaide Plant

President & CEO

MGC Electrotechno Co., Ltd.

Toyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.

Manufacture of copper-clad laminates

Resinous molding processing

Address: 9-41, Aza-Sugiyama, Oaza-Yone, Nishigo-mura, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima 961-8031, Japan
Tel: +81-248-25-5000

Address: 51-497 Aza-Doudou, Oaza-Morowa, Togo-cho, Aichi-gun, Aichi 470-0151, Japan
URL:
http://www.toyo-kagaku.co.jp/

Yuh Miyauchi
President & CEO

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Basic lifesaving training

As a foamed plastics manufacturer, we provide productswith great promise in line with current trends of energy
efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental
safety in a variety of lifestyle and other fields. Our
products include cushioning materials and othercomponents for vehicles, packing and cushioning
materials for industrial applications, home insulationmaterials, and building materials for construction andengineering. Going forward, we will strive to contribute tosociety as we continue to pursue environmentally friendly
foamed plastic technologies.

With an eye toward future expansion, and in considerationof our business continuity plan, we constructed MGC
Electrotechno Thailand and have begun trial operations
there. We believe it is vital to ensure safety management
and environmental preservation at even greater levels than
before. To this end, each and every employee shares anawareness of the MGC Safety Philosophy that, “The top
priority of our business activity is ensuring safety.”
Together we strive for zero accidents and occupational
injuries as we aim to become the most trusted supplier ofcopper-clad laminates in the world.

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Hands-on hazard drill

Shinichi Takahashi

Our company manufactures and markets resinous
molded plastic products in Aichi, Gifu, and Okayama
Prefectures, in Guangdong Province in China, and, fromMay 2013, in Thailand as well.
In terms of safety, we identify and work to improve
hazards uncovered in on-site patrols. And, in terms of
the environment, we strive to reduce waste by improving
our yield rate for materials, and to conserve energy byadopting energy-efficient machinery.

Tel: +81-561-39-0531

Training using water from a pumptruck

President & CEO

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13 Member Companies of the MGC Group Environment and Safety Council

Shin Sanso Kagaku Co.

Fudow Co., Ltd.

Manufacture of hydrogen peroxide

Manufacture and sale of molding resin

Address: 148-58 Yufutsu, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido 059-1372, Japan Tel: +81-144-55-7337
URL:
http://www.sskc.co.jp/

Address: NOF Shin-Yokohama Bldg. 5F, 15-16 Shin-Yokohama 2-chome, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
222-0033, Japan Tel: +81-45-548-4210
URL:
http://www.fudow.co.jp/e-index.html

Tsukasa Sawai
President & CEO

As the only manufacturer in Hokkaido producing theenvironmentally friendly chemical product hydrogen
peroxide, we have been in operation in the beautiful, green
city of Tomakomai since 1987. With environmental
preservation activities, such as continuous improvement of
our energy consumption rate and minimization of waste,
plus health and safety initiatives pursued through individual
safety goals adopted by each department, we strive forever greater environmental and safety awareness.
Additionally, we will continue to work toward stableproduction with zero accidents and occupational injuries.

Takahisa Furuya
President & CEO

Installing photovoltaic panels on
rooftops

Japan Circuit Industrial Co., Ltd.

Japan U-PiCA Co., Ltd.

Manufacture and sale of printed circuit boards

Manufacture and sale of unsaturated polyester resin and coating resins

Address: 2-1236 Kamiike-cho, Toyoda-shi, Aichi 471-0804, Japan Tel: +81-565-88-3718
URL:
http://www.jci-jp.com/

Address: Madre Matsuda Bldg., 4-13 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel: +81-3-6850-0241
URL:
http://www.u-pica.co.jp/en/

Hidenobu Fujimori
President & CEO

Fifty years have passed since our company’s lead plant
was constructed in its present location and the region's
environment has seen considerable transformation
during that time. In consideration of CSR, noise, odor,
and damage to our neighboring residents are to be
avoided at all costs, which we strive for as we work
toward unwavering environmental preservation. In
addition, we are nearing a landmark 5,000 workdays
without occupational injury incidents resulting in lost time.
We will strive for continuous incident-free operations withan ever-higher awareness of safety.

Autumn Safe Driving Campaign
with 3,000 sentries participating

Kuniaki Ageishi
President & CEO

As a member of the MGC Group, our company isactively pursuing RC operations. In addition to striving forzero accidents through the promotion of risk
assessment, 3S, and by the practice of physicallypointing out areas of concern, we are working toincrease our productivity through our “Double
Productivity Project.” At the same time, we are striving to
reduce our CO2 emissions intensity.
Going forward, we are setting a course to roll out
more biomass products as we contribute to improving
the global environment.

Voices united in safety awarenessduring morning meetings

Japan Pionics Co., Ltd.

Yonezawa Dia Electronics Co., Inc.

Manufacture and sale of gas purifiers and abatement system

Manufacture of printed circuit boards, auxiliary materials for processing

Address: 3-32 Tamura 3-chome, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa 254-0013, Japan
URL:
http://www.japan-pionics.co.jp/en/

Yukio Sakai

Our company considers the achievement of zeroaccidents and zero occupational injuries as fundamental
to CSR. We work to create a culture of safety where all
employees share an awareness that “the top priority ofour business activity is ensuring safety.”
In terms of environmental preservation, we promoteenergy efficiency in products and the reduction ofsubstances detrimental to the environment, while also
actively participating in regional activities.

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Cleanup activities

Our company is primarily engaged in the manufacture,molding, and secondary processing of molding resinmaterials. We try to pursue this business in such a waythat it is one and the same with environmental
preservation and the promotion of safety. We try to firmly
establish environmental initiatives such as the use of solar
power, and safety initiatives such as hazard prediction,
recognition of “near misses,” and safety education videos
made in-house. In terms of occupational health, we
endeavor to improve the work environment and to further
refine our culture of safety and environmental awareness.

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Tel: +81-463-53-8300

Disaster prevention training at
the Isehara Plant

Address: 446-3 Hachimanbara 3-chome, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata 992-1128, Japan Tel: +81-238-28-1345

Yuh Miyauchi
President & CEO

Located in the rich natural environment of Yonezawa,
which was built in the shadow of a former castle, ourcompany engages in business operations with a solid
awareness of safety management and the prevention ofenvironmental pollution. We hone our awareness throughoccupational health and safety patrols, environmental
patrols, and emergency training for each individual worksite. In the process, we strive for stable production withzero accidents and occupational injuries as we work to
co-exist with society and win the trust of the community.

Greening / beautification projectin the industrial park

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