DNP Group Environmental Annual Report 2002
April 2001 - March 2002

DNP Group Environmental
Annual Report 2002

Kensyou Meidai method
Assertions
Assertions
Content

Content

Content

Evidence

Mattersof Fact
Diagram 1: Environmental Report Model

Propositions

Diagram 2: Model for Verifying Reliability

Contents

Basic Policy of the 2002 Environmental Report

Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

■ Reporting Policy

DNP Corporate Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

• The Ministry of the Environment’s 2000 Environmental
Reporting Guidelines were used as a reference in creating
this report.
• Details of DNP’s businesses are explained by division.
• This report begins with a special feature for 2002.
• We have enhanced explanations of our environmental
performance.
• We continue to report on the activities of each of our sites.
• An independent verification of this report’s content was
conducted based on new criteria, the Kensyou Meidai
method, which was introduced by Shin Nihon & Co.

DNP Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Message from the Managing Director of the Environment . . . .6
Feature 2002 “Accelerating Greenification” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
»Greenification Activities in Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
»Greenification of Our Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10»Greenification Activities Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Environmental Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12»DNP Group’s Environmental Philosophy and Vision forthe 21st Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
»Eco-Report System: Supporting Environmental
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
»Expanding the Introducing of ISO 14001 . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

»Groupwide Environmental Management System . . . . . . . 17
»Achievements and Assessment of Environmental
Conservation Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
»Environmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environmental Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20»Environmental Impact of the DNP Group (material flow) . . .21»Environmental Impact by Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22»Reducing Environmental Pollutants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25»Impact of Chemicals on the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . .27»Reducing Waste, a Step in Resource Recycling . . . . . . . .28»Activities at the Office, a Step in Resource Recycling . . . .30»Recycling Water, a Step in Resource Recycling . . . . . . . .31»Taking up Measures to Prevent Global Warming . . . . . . .32»Environmental Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34»Upstream Activities—Green Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37»Downstream Activities—Development and Sale ofEnvironmentally Conscious Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38»Technological Development for Environmental
Conservation and Reducing the Environmental Impactof Our Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39»Reducing Environmental Impact—Downstream . . . . . . . .41»Measures to Reduce Environmental Impact during
Transports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Environmental Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46»Disclosure of Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47»Relationship with Local Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Site Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51»Internal Environmental Auditing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52»Activities by Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Environmental Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Targets for Activities in FY 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Milestones of Environmental Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Independent Verification Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64■ Shin Nihon & Co.’s Kensyou Meidai method
Developed by Shin Nihon & Co., the Kensyou Meidai
method is for the purpose of conducting an independent
verification of an environmental report. The method confirms
the reliability of an environmental report’s content.
Previously, to verify the reliability of an environmental report,
verification was made to see if the content of a report agreed
with the respective company’s matters of fact.
In contrast Kensyou Meidai method, this new approachdefines that an environmental report consists of threestructural stages, mainly assertion, content and matters offact. As a method for verifying reliability, the following
structural stages are also conceivable: assertion, content,
propositions and evidence (refer to diagrams 1 and 2). The
first step is to establish two basic propositions, —do theassertions agree with the report’s contents— and —do thereport’s contents agree with the company’s matters of fact—.
Several other concrete propositions are created for the
purpose of further verification of these two factors. By
confirming the rational basis for all of these propositions, theverifiers can then verify the reliability of the environmental
report. The assertions used are the points that the company
wishes to communicate to readers.

■ Scope, Period and Area of Coverage• This scope of this report covers 55 sites.
• The period of coverage begins from April 2001 throughMarch 2002. The report summarizes the global
environmental activities carried out by DNP during thistimeframe, the result of such activities and other related
data.

Message from the President

Message from the President

Implementing
Environmental Management
Yoshitoshi Kitajima
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer

Global environmental issues are seriously growing problems arising from the high-level of economic
growth that took place in the latter half of the 20th century. As a result of this, today we are surrounded
by a wealth of industrial products and services. We are blessed with a consumer lifestyle which is filledwith conveniences. Reflecting on this, from the perspective of the entire society, each and every
company and consumer is responsible for this socio-economic society built on mass production, massconsumption and mass disposal. This is enhancing the impact on the earth’s environment and is thecause of various environmental issues such as global warming.
[DNP’s Initiative]
DNP and the DNP Group supply products throughout the various stages of our daily lives, in education,
culture and the consumption of goods, mainly in the form of printed materials, packaging, decorative
materials and electronic components. It is a fact that DNP uses a large amount of resources such as paper
and plastics and also a vast quantity of energy. Also, we are fully aware of the fact that our products are
deeply related to consumer’s daily lives. For this reason, DNP, as a group, aims to promote production that
contributes to the creation of a sustainable, recycling-oriented society.
In 1972, the DNP Group became the first in the industry to establish an Environmental Department,
making it one of the earliest firms to tackle environmental issues. In 1993, the company created aproprietary environmental management system, the Eco-Report System. The system promoted aggressive
involvement and continued improvement in areas such as the reduction of industrial waste, energy
conservation, and the tracking and reduction of hazardous substances. In March 2000, the DNP Group’s
Environmental Committee was launched. In addition to making improvements at our manufacturing sites,
we also strengthened our division for planning and developing environmentally-conscious products.
Furthermore, in FY 1999, we began publishing an annual environmental report to disclose our activities.
We also make an active effort to communicate environmental information, by publicizing it to the mass
media. It is our intention to fully maximize the opinions of those outside the DNP Group in ourenvironmental measures.
[Improving Our Eco-Efficiency]
For the 125th anniversary of our founding, we established the DNP Group’s vision for the 21st century.
One of the goals we established is to “contribute to an intellectually active, rich, 21st century society withemergent evolution.” The phrase “contributing to the creation of an emergently evolving society” also
denotes dealing with the global environment. The DNP Group’s Codes of Conduct state that “we will makeevery effort to protect the prosperity and future of the human race by protecting the environment and using
resources effectively.” All employees at the DNP Group, therefore, make a conscious effort to take care of
the environment.
In FY 2001, we made progress in reducing CO2 and waste emissions and improved our recycling rate.
Each of our manufacturing sites is handling a specific theme related to environmental issues for the 21st
century. In addition, we believe it is essential for us to better our eco-efficiency.
As an “emergently evolving” corporation in the 21st century, the DNP Group pledges its full commitment
to focusing on eco-efficiency throughout the product life cycle, and to earning a solid reputation as acompany that implements environmental management throughout all stages of its business operations.

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DNP Corporate Profile

DNP Corporate Profile

Main Businesses

P&I Solutions DNP – Entering a new stage in the 21st century
In 2001, in line with the 125th anniversary of the founding of the DNP Group, we established a new
vision. It is our goal to take the conventional information communication industry one step forward in
the 21st century.
P&I Solutions DNP is the key word behind our concept. “P” stands for printing technology and “I”
represents information technology.
In the 21st century, the DNP Group aims to integrate the printing technology it has developed andnurtured over many long years with the recent innovations of information technology. Maximizing
knowledge and know-how used to solve a variety of industrial issues, we will provide solutions for
emergently evolving companies in the 21st century which promise to produce new value.

Management Concept
The DNP Group will contribute to the creation of an intellectually active, rich, and 21st century
society with emergent evolution.
Concept Phrase
P&I Solutions DNP[Information Media]
Books, commemorative books, company
history, schoolbooks, magazines, in-housemagazines, corporate brochures, annual reports,business reports, environmental reports,
product catalogs, posters, calendars, web sites,
electronic publications, stock certificates,
various types of forms, satellite broadcasting,othersIC Cards

AnyStyle

Orikomio!

IC Tag Package

ARTIST TOUCH

Photomask

Projection Television Screen

Parent-Only Division Sales (million yen/%)

Organic EL Display

Sublimation Transfer Ribbons

Electronic Components &Information Media Supplies
211,460/18.9

Employees[Lifestyle Products]
Packaging for general foods/beverages/
desserts/general merchandise andpharmaceutical products, cups, plastic bottles,
plastic containers, paneling and other interiors
and exteriors for housing and furniture,
decorative metal paneling, others[Electronic Components & Information Media
Supplies]
Shadowmasks, lead frames, photomasks, color
filters for liquid crystal displays, projection
television screens, printer ribbons, electrodes
for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, others

DNP Corporate Profile (as of March 31, 2002)[Name]
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

[Head Office]1-1, Ichigaya Kagacho 1-chome
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8001, Japan
Tel: +81-3-3266-2111
http://www.dnp.co.jp/[Originally Founded]
October 1876

[Employees]
10,352 (DNP parent company)
33,390 (consolidated companies for the printing
business)

March 31, 2000 March 31, 2001 March 31, 2002
FY 2002:
1,121,696

Information Media
614,161/54.7

Lifestyle Products
296,074/26.4

52 locations in Japan
16 locations overseas (including local affiliates)

Consolidated Net Sales(100 million yen)

¥114.464 billion

211,165

10,69810,352

Consolidated
Companies for the
Printing Business

33,69834,09433,390[Main Plants (including affiliates)]
33 domestic plants
7 overseas plants

13,366

12,695

12,867

13,42013,119Consolidated Operating Income(million yen)
Consolidated Operating Income Rate(%)

Consolidated Net Income
Consolidated Return on Sales

85,886

8.0

85,941

4.2
72,242

69,609
6.7[R&D Facilities]

6.4

33,409
3.0

2.4

2.5

5.5
1999

2000

2001

2002

1998

(%)

39,03430,493

5.5

1998(million yen)

56,539106,818

9 locations in Japan[Capital]

DNP[Sales Offices][Established]
January 19, 1894

IDC

(first Certification by IC Cashcard Type Approval Council)

1999

15,609
1.2

2000

2001

2002

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

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DNP Organization

DNP Organization

DNP Organization
55 sites covered under this report
Sapporo, Hokkaido

Kashiwa, Chiba

1 Hokkaido Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding/manufacturingof packaging (BC* Division)
2 Head Plant, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. – Beverage manufacturing (BC Division)

19 Kashiwa Plant, Dai Nippon Polymer Co., Ltd. – Molding, processing and printing of plastic
containers (Lifestyle Products Division)
20 Dainippon Jushi Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing and processing of synthetic resin films (Lifestyle Products Division)

Sendai, Miyagi

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

3 Tohoku Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding/manufacturing of
packaging (BC Division)

21 Ichigaya Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations – Plate-making/printing plate/printing/bookbinding (Information Media Division)
22 DNP Facility Service Co., Ltd. – Meal services, etc.
23 Enokicho Plant, Commercial Printing Operations – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding(Information Media Division)

Izumizaki, Nishi Shirakawa-gun, Fukushima
4 Izumizaki Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing
plate/printing (Lifestyle Products Division)

Utsunomiya, Tochigi
5 DNP Graphica Co., Ltd. – Printing/bookbinding (Information Media Division)

Ushiku, Ibaraki
6 Ushiku Plant, DNP Data Techno Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of various types of plastic cards(Information Media Division)

Shinagawa-ku
24 Gotanda Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding(Information Media Division)
25 SP Dai Nippon Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of various advertising and promotional materials (BC Division)

Kita-ku

8 Shiraoka Plant, Dai Nippon Offset Co., Ltd. – Offset printing (Information Media Division)

26 Akabane Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations – Printing (Information Media Division)
27 Akabane Plant, Commercial Printing Operations – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding(Information Media Division)
28 Dai Nippon Seihon Co., Ltd. – Bookbinding (BC Division)
29 DNP Logistics Co., Ltd. – Packaging/shipping (BC Division)
30 Dai Nippon Hoso Co., Ltd. – Processing of filling and packaging (BC Division)
31 D.N.K Co., Ltd. – Printing and manufacturing of machine tools (BC Division)

Kawaguchi

Fuchu

9 Kawaguchi Plant, Dai Nippon Offset Co., Ltd. – Offset printing (Information Media Division)

32 D.T. Circuit Technology Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of printed circuit boards (BC Division)

Otone, Kita Saitama-gun, Saitama
7 F.D.P. Dai Nippon Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of electronic parts for displays (Electronic
Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

Shiraoka

Miyoshi, Iruma-gun
10 Tsuruse Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations – Plate-making/printing
plate/printing/bookbinding (Information Media Division)
11 Tokyo Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing
plate/printing/processing (Lifestyle Products Division)

Warabi12 Warabi Plant, Business Form Operations – Plate-making/printing/processing (Information
Media Division)

Sayama13 Sayama Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing
plate/printing (Lifestyle Products Division)
14 Dai Nippon Cup Co., Ltd. – Molding or processing of various types of paper
containers/processing (Lifestyle Products Division)
15 Sayama Plant, I.M.S. Dai Nippon Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of thermal transfer carbon
ribbons (Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

Kami Fukuoka* BC (Brother Company): Affiliate companies that
manufacture products not related to the group’s
Information Media, Lifestyle Products andElectronic Components & Information Media
Supplies divisions or related to several divisions.
This includes some associate companies that wereconsolidated in FY 2001.

Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
33 Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Yokohama Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/printing(Lifestyle Products Division)

Midori-ku, Yokohama
34 Tokyo Plant, The Inctec Inc. – Manufacturing of ink, varnish, pigments and dyes (BC Division)

Odawara35 Sagami Yoki Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of laminated tubes (Lifestyle Products Division)

Aikawa, Aiko-gun
36 Tokyo Plant, Dai Nippon Ellio Co., Ltd. – Printing and processing of metal sheets(Lifestyle Products Division)

Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki
37 DT Fine Electronics Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of semiconductor photomasks (BC Division)Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
38 Tokai Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Printing/bookbinding/manufacturing of packaging(BC Division)

16 Dai Nippon Printing Fine Electronics Co., Ltd./
Kami-Fukuoka Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Precision Device Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing ofelectronic precision parts (Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Kuki

Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

17 Kuki Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations – Printing/bookbinding (Information
Media Division)
18 Dai Nippon Printing Fine Electronics Co., Ltd./
Kuki Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Precision Device Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of electronic
precision parts (Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

40 Kyoto Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Kansai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/printing (Lifestyle Products Division)

39 Kyoto Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Fine Electronics Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of electronic
precision parts (Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

Kyotanabe
41 Tanabe Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Kansai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/printing (Lifestyle Products Division)

Kawanishi, Shiki-gun, Nara
42 Nara Plant, Business Form Operations – Plate-making/printing/processing (Information Media Division)

Hirakata, Osaka
43 Kansai Plant, The Inctec Inc. – Manufacturing of ink, varnish, pigments and dyes (BC Division)

Neyagawa
44 Neyagawa Plant, DNP Media Create Kansai Co., Ltd. – Printing (Information Media Division)
45 Kansai Plant, Dai Nippon Polymer Co., Ltd. – Molding, processing and printing of plastic
containers (Lifestyle Products Division)
46 Osaka Plant, Dai Nippon Ellio Co., Ltd. – Printing and processing of metal sheets(Lifestyle Products Division)

Higashinari-ku, Osaka
47 Osaka Plant, DNP Media Create Kansai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/bookbinding(Information Media Division)

Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
48 Kobe Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/printing/processing (Lifestyle Products Division)Ono
49 Ono Plant, DNP Media Create Kansai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding(Information Media Division)

Mitsu, Mitsu-gun, Okayama
50 Okayama Plant, I.M.S. Dai Nippon Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of sublimation transfer materials(Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)
51 Okayama Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing plate/printing/processing (Lifestyle Products Division)

Mihara, Hiroshima
52 Mihara Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Precision Device Co., Ltd. – Manufacturing of electronic
precision parts (Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division)

Tokushima, Tokushima
53 Shikoku Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/manufacturing of packaging(BC Division)

Minami-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
54 Fukuoka Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding/manufacturing of packaging (BC Division)

Other Domestic Consolidated
Affiliates
Planning/Production/ Typesetting/Prepress
Dai Nippon Art Co., Ltd.:
Scope covers a portion of the Ichigaya Plant,
Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations
Dai Nippon Total Process BF Co., Ltd.:
Scope covers a portion of the Warabi and Nara
plants, Business Form Operations
DNP Digitalcom Co., Ltd.
(planning and creation of Web site): Not included
DNP Media Create Co., Ltd.:
Scope covers a portion of the Enokicho Plant,
Commercial Printing Operations
Dai Nippon Total Process Ichigaya Co., Ltd.:
Scope covers a portion of the Ichigaya Plant,
Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations,
Dai Nippon Uni Process Co., Ltd.
Scope covers a portion of the Ichigaya Plant,
Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations
Printing
Multi Print Co., Ltd. (printing coordination): Not
included
Bookbinding
Dai Nippon Techtas Ichigaya Co., Ltd.:
Scope covers a portion of the Ichigaya Plant,
Ichigaya Publication Printing Operations
Related Side Businesses
Dai Nippon Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (purchase and sale ofreal estate): Not included
Direc Co., Ltd. (publication and sale of educational
tools): Not included
MyPoint.com Japan Co., Ltd.
(provision of direct marketing services): Not included
OthersDainippon Shoji Co., Ltd.: Not included

Chikugo55 Chikugo Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. – Plate-making/printing/bookbinding/manufacturing of packaging (BC Division)

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Message from the Managing Directorof the Environment

Message from the Managing Director of the Environment

Steady Progress in FY 2001

Hironori Kato
Chairman, Environmental Committee
Director

DNP and the DNP Group are involved in environmental management to contribute to a sustainable,
recycling-oriented society. Furthermore, we make clear all of our environmental activities and theresults achieved. These steps are taken as a part of our effort to gain public support as a good
corporate citizen.
This environmental report is an essential tool for communicating specific information on ourenvironmental activities to our stakeholders outside the company. The basic reporting policy of our FY
2002 report is to clarify the goals of the DNP Group herein and improve the credibility of this report’s
contents.
[FY 2001 Activities]
In March 2001, we confirmed that it was not possible to obtain public support in the 21st century if we
did not contribute to the development of a sustainable, recycling-oriented society. In an effort to satisfy allof the Environmental Performance Indicators for Businesses outlined in the Ministry of the Environment’s
guidelines, we added new targets, such as the reduction of unusable materials and the mitigation ofenvironmental impact during the transport of goods or supplies. Page 18 of this report specifically details
our targets and the results of our activities in FY 2001. In FY 2001, at our electronic components-related
divisions, we significantly improved environmental indicators related to waste by restructuring ourmanufacturing system and enhancing the yield on production output. Regarding indicators associated with
CO2 and energy conservation, areas which took a turn for the worse following the collapse of Japan’s
economic bubble, we are finally seeing results from efforts such as the introduction of a cogeneration
system.
During the period under review, we cutback on capital expenditures for environmental conservationequipment, as a part of our overall cost reduction program. However, we nearly doubled our pollution
prevention equipment used in areas such as recovering solvents at our business sites. Consequently, wewere able to continue reducing our environmental impact on the air, as designated under the PRTR Law.
In March 2002, the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee decided to promote further improvements in
FY 2002, mainly with measures to control and reduce VOCs. As a part of our endeavor to achieve thesetargets, we are working together as a group to continually improve the global environment.
[Introduction of an Independent Audit]
Just as with our FY 2001 report, the contents of this report are subject to an independent audit to be
carried out by Shin Nihon & Co. This year’s audit will not only screen the report’s contents but also willverify the reliability of our company’s assertions and the results we obtained. Through this report, we are
striving to enhance our accountability.

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Feature 2002 “Accelerating Greenification”

Feature 2002
“Accelerating Greenification”
Greenification Activities in Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Greenification of Our Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Greenification Activities Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Feature 2002 “Accelerating Greenification”

Feature 2002 “Accelerating Greenification”

As a major user of paper, the DNP Group actively aims toeffectively use paper resources and recognizes the afforestation
business as being a key issue.
Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

Plants absorb CO2. The planting of greenery in metropolitan
areas, a measure in resolving the urban heat island phenomenon,
is not only effective in preventing global warming but also offers
pleasant scenery.
In this report, we introduce our afforestation efforts in the
country of Vietnam and also our “greenification” activities being
conducted by our Tokyo offices.

Feature 2002

“Accelerating
Greenification”
Greenification Activities in Japan■ C&I Blg.
Located: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Established: July 1998

The C&I building serves as the DNP Group’s
information communication base. “C” stands forcommunication and “I” represents information. We
have coined the phrase “in harmony with theenvironment.” In conjunction with this concept, we areattentive to the needs of our surrounding environment,
making an effort to plant greenery around buildings
and terraces. The area which we have planted withgreenery now extends to 2,000 m2. In addition, we

8■ Ichigaya Plant
Rooftop Garden
Located: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Established: October 1990
This rooftop garden is planted with evergreens such as fir
and holly trees and also with seasonal plants such as cherrytrees and hydrangeas. There are 20 different varieties andaround 600 trees and plants in all. In June 2000, this rooftop
garden received the Chief of Environmental Bureau Award fromthe Tokyo metropolitan government for contributing to thepromotion of the city’s greenification.
Twelve years have passed since we first opened this rooftop
garden. The trees we first planted are still growing with vitality.
The fir, our symbol tree, and the cherry trees, which bloom inspring, are now 5 meters in height. This natural setting is built
upon an artificially made foundation, with a 30-cm thickness.

carefully design our buildings with full consideration
to the environment, so that rainwater can be reused,
to ensure natural ventilation and so that we can takeadvantage of natural light sources.
Our landscaping consists of a variety of trees suchas cherry trees and dogwood which bloom in certain
seasons. We also included foliage that is indigenous
to this area such as ginkgo trees and oaks. On site wehave planted 129 trees consisting of 16 varieties.

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Feature 2002 “Accelerating Greenification”

Greenification of Our Plants

Greenification Activities Abroad

The DNP Group plants greenery in an effort to create a harmony between the surrounding environmentand our production sites.

■ Reforestation Project in Vietnam Location: Binhdinh Province, Vietnam[Ushiku Plant] DNP Data Techno Co., Ltd.

Ushiku, Ibaraki

Manufactures IC and magnetic cards such as cash cards and credit cards

In 1995, the DNP Group created a joint venture with New Oji Paper Co., Ltd. (currently Oji Paper Co.,
Ltd.) and Nissho Iwai Corp. to conduct a reforestation project in the Binhdinh province of Vietnam. The hilly
areas in the region were left bare due to war and other disasters. The joint venture plans to plant acacia
and eucalyptus trees on 9,100 hectares. In 2002, approximately 1,400 hectares was cut. This was the area
replanted during the first year of the reforestation plan. The raw material is to be processed into chips inVietnam. The cut area is replanted as a part of a sustainable afforestation project.

Hanoi

Lat. 17˚ N
Thai

Laos

Cambodia

Fully-grown trees

Binhdinhprovince
VietnamHo Chi Minh

[Utsunomiya Plant] DNP Graphica Co., Ltd.

Utsunomiya, Tochigi

Prints and binds magazines, catalogs and pamphlets

Taking care of
seedlings

Transporting
seedlings

Elementary
school children
visit the forest[Okayama Plant] I.M.S Dai Nippon Co., Ltd.
Mitsu-gun, Okayama

Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai Co., Ltd.

Manufactures sublimation transfer ribbons for digital camera printing and printclub photos, prints decorative paneling for walls and floors, and produces
electrodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used in mobile phones and othermobile equipment

Replanting seedlings

Nurturing the
replanted trees

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Environmental Management
SystemDNP Group’s Environmental Philosophy and
Vision for the 21st Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Eco-Report System: Supporting Environmental
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Expanding the Introducing of ISO 14001 . . . . . 16
Groupwide Environmental Management
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Achievements and Assessment ofEnvironmental Conservation Activities . . . . 18
Environmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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DNP Group’s Environmental Philosophy and Vision for the 21st Century
DNP Group’s Environmental Philosophy
In 1992, as part of our Codes of Conduct, the entire DNP Group made an environmental declaration expressing
its intention to make every effort to protect the global environment and use resources effectively.

[Environmental Declaration]

We will make every effort to protect the prosperity and future of the human race byprotecting the environment and using resources effectively.
Today we face the serious issue of how to protect the global environment. Due to the dramatic economic
growth of recent years, our ecosystem is being destroyed through the depletion of the ozone layer, global
warming, increasing volumes of industrial waste, and the careless consumption of natural resources. As aresult, our earth’s circulatory system is beginning to be affected. These problems, together with the rapid
depletion of natural resources, should be a source of concern, since they threaten our daily life and may evenstifle economic growth. We will act aggressively in addressing environmental issues, using our comprehensive
technological resources to safeguard the prosperity and future of the human race.
(Excerpt from the DNP Group’s Codes of Conduct)

The DNP Group’s Environmental Policies
The DNP Group’s efforts are directed towards the continuous prosperity of a world economy with limited
resources and for the development of a society that recirculates resources. The DNP Group is making every effort
to minimize the impact our business operations have on the environment, and this includes compliance withenvironmental laws and regulations as well as recognizing the relationship that each of our business activities has
to the environment.
1 Each member of the DNP Group establishes and periodically reviews its own environmental policies and environmental
targets, and puts into effect continuous improvement of its activities and the prevention of environmental pollution.
2 For all construction projects, and before designing and commissioning new facilities, we carry out a full and detailed environmental
survey to assess the impact that the project will have on the environment, to make proper efforts to protect the environment.
3 When carrying out research, development and design for a new product, we consider the impact of the product on theenvironment throughout its life cycle, including the ordering of raw materials, production, distribution, use, and disposal.
We give special consideration to energy conservation, resource conservation, and reducing the use of harmful chemicals.
4 When purchasing raw materials, stationery, and equipment, we choose items that are ecologically-friendly and easy to recycle.
5 In manufacturing a product, we aim to comply with environmental laws and regulations, and moreover we set up more
stringent standards to reduce the emissions of pollutants into the air, watershed, and soil, and to prevent unpleasantodors, noise, vibration, and land subsidence. We are constantly improving facilities, techniques and manufacturing
processes to promote the targets of energy conservation, resource conservation and the reduction of industrial waste.
6 When generating waste from business operations, we strive to achieve zero emissions by separating and recycling waste
as much as possible.

Implementation of Environmental Management
In 1972, the DNP Group established the Environment Department at Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. to initiate fullscale environmental activities, reduce the emissions of industrial waste, and conserve energy. In addition, thisenabled the company to begin developing products with environmental conservation in mind.
In 1993, the Group formed the Eco-Report System as its management system. This signaled the start of thecompany’s full-scale environmental management activities.
Furthermore, in March 2000, the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee was launched. Prior to the set up of thiscommittee, the environmental management system dealt mainly with manufacturing sites. However, thecommittee enhanced this system to encompass sales, planning and R&D and helped to further the group’s
environmental conservation activities.

DNP Group’s Vision for the 21st Century
In May 2001, we declared the DNP Group’s Vision for the 21st Century and embarked on new activities.

The DNP Group will contribute to the creation of an intellectually active, rich, and 21st
century society with emergent evolution.
As a part of our vision for the 21st century we advocate the aforementioned management concept. Moreover, inassociation with environmental issues, which have become more complex over the years, we are doing our best
to supply environmentally-conscious products that are based on printing technologies we nurtured over the years
and the combined technologies of the DNP Group. We also strive to reduce the environmental impact during the
manufacturing process.
As a corporate citizen, our goal is to build good relations with the local community. We aim to realize theemergence of a recycling-oriented society. We hope to be a beneficial partner which plays an active role in thedaily lives of the community.

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Environmental Management System

Eco-Report System: Supporting Environmental Management
The Eco-Report System was developed to ensure that the DNP Group achieves its environmental targets. It is a
proprietary practical environmental management system and the foundation of the Group’s environmental
management activities. The DNP Group’s environmental management system is a combination of the Eco-Report
System and the ISO 14001, and takes into consideration the special characteristics of each business area. We
promote such activities throughout the entire company on a continual basis.
Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

The Eco-Report System
DNP Group’s Codes of Conduct

Environmental Guidelines
This publication describes various
standards and guidelines (such asindustrial waste processing standards,
energy conservation standards, voluntary
inspection standards for environmental
conservation, standards for office wastesorting and collection, and Eco-Audit
checklists) for establishing the Eco-Report
System.

Environmental Guidelines

Environmental
Policies ofEach Site

System[Environmental Policies and Targets]
The DNP Group’s environmental policies and targets are decided by
the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee at its head office andreviewed on a regular basis in light of global and customer trends, andthe status of companywide activities.
The policies and targets specified herein are widely communicatedthroughout the company from the head office’s promotion office to theenvironmental committee and promotion office in each operations. The
environmental committee of each operations then establishes its own
policies and targets based on those passed down from the head office
and in consideration of business trends. It then carries out specificactivities based on each division’s policies and targets.

[Implementing Activities at the Site]

DNP Group’s Environmental Targets(DNP Group’s Environmental Committee)

Operations Group’s Environmental Targets(Environmental Committees in Each Operations Group)

DNP Group’s Environmental Management System

Environmental
Organization andChain of Command

When implementing specific activities, each site conducts
environmental management activities as stipulated in the DNP Group’s
environmental guidelines. Activities are recorded monthly in a site ecoreport. On a six month basis, results are assessed and targets are set for
the next six month period. In addition, site activities are audited once a
year to ascertain if they comply with legal regulations and to see theachievement of targets for the overall Group. This is done to ensure theimprovement of environmental management activities.

[Flow for the Disclosure of Environmental Information]
The head office’s promotion office publishes DNP Group Eco-Reportcovering companywide activities twice a year, based on changes insocial environmental trends and the site eco-reports from each
operations. This is the Group’s white paper on environmental activities.
Following publication of the report, management goes out to each site toresolve problems at a particular site or the positioning of each problem
within the Group for the purpose of mutually understanding environmental
information and pinpointing important issues that exist among operations.
The paper also supports the sharing of information and ascertaining
future key topics. Furthermore, once a year, this DNP Group
Environmental Report is published to inform of our environmental
management activities over the past year.

Site Eco-ReportPlan

Ac t ion

This report serves as a registry ofenvironmental management activities.
Each DNP business site must submit ittwice a year (April and October).

Do[Eco-Report System]
The DNP Group uses three tools, its environmental guidelines, site
eco-reports and the DNP Group Eco-Report. Once every six months
PDCA (Plan→Do→Check→Act) practices are carried out. This helps
each site become more independent in conducting management andcontrolling environmentally-conscious procedures and aiming toward theachievement of autonomous, environmentally-conscious plants.

Check[Establishing a Company Which Practices Environmental
Management]

Site Eco-Report

OutputSite Eco-Report

Site Eco-Report

DNP Group Eco-Report
DNP Group Eco-Report

DNP Group Environmental Annual Reportpublished annually

Transmitting Information to Our Stakeholders

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Based on the social trends concerning
environmental issues, the DNP Group’s
semiannual activity policies and the site
eco-reports, the promotion office of the
DNP Group’s Environmental Committee(Environment & Product Liability
Department) publishes a summary of all
the environmental activities of the entire
DNP Group twice a year (April andOctober).

In 1972 the Environmental Department was established to start fullfledged environmental management activities. In 1993, we set up a
proprietary environmental management system known as the Eco-Report
System. In the beginning, the system covers 23 major sites nationwide.
Today the system has been expanded and encompassed 55 sites
including sales and planning divisions, not just manufacturing plants.
Over the course of the years since its initial implementation, we haveworked continually to improve management methods. We will continue tocarry out this system. Furthermore, we plan to expand the system to meetthe needs of the changing times. We aim to keep enhancing the level ofour environmental management system.
We intend to expand the themes we deal with. Our issues have mainly
focused on our plants but we plan to take on issues such as thedevelopment and sale of environmentally conscious products and green
purchasing. Our goal is to be evaluated as a company which practices
environmental management and contributes to developing a recyclingoriented society.

DNP Group Eco-Report

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Environmental Management System

Expanding the Introducing of ISO 14001

Groupwide Environmental Management System

TargetAcquire ISO 14001 certifications for 30 sites by March 2006.
Results
The DNP Group promotes its companywide environmental management activities under the framework of
its proprietary environmental management system, the Eco-Report System. Based on the requests of ourclients, DNP is working to acquire ISO 14001 for those sites which required certification the most.
In November 1997, we were the first in the printing industry to acquire ISO 14001 certification by the
Information Media Supplies Operations, the Okayama Plant. By March 2002, 11 sites had been certified.

Status of Current ISO 14001 Certification
Tien Wah Press (Pte.) Ltd. of Singapore, our overseas
printing site, is set for certification in May 2002. Other facilities
to be scheduled to be certified are the Chikugo Plant, Kyushu
Dai Nippon Printing in June, the Kyoto Plant, theSemiconductor Components Operations in July, and the
Sayama Plant, the Information Media Supplies Operations by
the end of September.
To achieve our target, 13 other sites are working to build new
management systems to obtain certification.

The DNP Group’s environmental management structure consists of the
DNP Group’s Environmental Committee which supervises the entire group,and the operations group environmental committees at each of its businessareas. Each committee has its own promotion office.
Directors in charge of each environment-related department at the head
office are members of the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee. This organ
decides on an overall direction for the Group by taking into consideration social
trend and the conditions of operations at each business area. Deliberation anddecisions on groupwide environmental policies, targets and plans are made.
The committee’s decisions are then passed on by the head office’s promotion
office to the environmental committee in each operations group. Activities arethen carried out based on the special characteristics of each group.
In an effort to achieve group targets, each environmental committee ineach operations group works to expand its development and sales ofenvironmentally conscious products, reduce environmental impact at its
manufacturing divisions (reduce industrial waste, prevent global warming,
environmental conservation, and separation and collection of waste at theoffice), and maintain legal compliance. The Eco-Report System is the basefor each site’s activities and is carried out at 55 domestic sites. Once every
six months the activities of each site are assessed and reviewed.

DNP Group’s Environmental Management Structure

The DNP Group’s
Environmental Committee

ISO 14001 Certification

Okayama Plant, Information Media
Supplies Operations
Mihara Plant, Display Components
Operations
DNP Facility Service Co., Ltd.*1
Okayama Plant, Decorative Materials
Operations
TOKAI DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.
Sayama Plant, Dai Nippon Printing
Technopack Co., Ltd.
Kobe Plant, Decorative Materials Operations
Tokyo Plant, The Inctec Inc.
Kansai Plant, The Inctec Inc.
Utsunomiya Plant, The Inctec Inc.
Ushiku Plant, Business Form Operations
Tien Wah Press (Pte.) Ltd.
Chikugo Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon
Printing Co., Ltd.
Kyoto Plant, Semiconductor Components
Operations

Date of
Acquisition

Surveying
Organization

Nov. 1997

JIA*2

Jul. 1998

DNV*3
JICQA*4
JIAMay 2001
Dec. 2001

JIA
DNVJan. 2002
Jan. 2002
Jan. 2002
Jan. 2002
Mar. 2002
May 2002
Jun. 2002

JIA
JCQA*5
JCQA
JCQA
DNV
PSB*6
DNV

Jul. 2002

DNV

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1 Proposes DNP Group’s environmental policies, targets and plans and reports them to the committee
2 Reports the policies, targets and plans decided upon by the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee to eachenvironmental committee in each operations group and does a progress check and supports activities
3 Reports on the activities (achievements, plans in progress) of each environmental committee in each operations groupto the DNP Group’s Environmental Committee

Environmental Committee in
Each Operations Group

27 Operations Group Environmental Committees
Chairman: Operations managers
Members: Department managers in operations
Presidents and department managers of manufacturing affiliates

36

250

1 Deliberation and decisions on environmental policies, targets and plans for the operations group
2 Check and follow-up of plans and achievement of targets for each environmental committee in each operations group
3 Regular committee meetings

Promotion
OfficeManager: Full-time or others
Members: Department managers in operations
1 Proposes operations group’s environmental policies, targets and plans and reports them to the committee
2 Reports the policies, targets and plans decided upon by each environmental committee in each operations group to allsites and does a progress check and supports activities
3 Reports on the activities (achievements, plans in progress) of all sites to the committee

Tien Wah Press (Pte.) Ltd.
*1 Aside from ISO 14001, also acquired certification for its comprehensive management
system covering quality, environment, health & safety and food sanitation*2 Japan Gas Appliances Inspection Association, QA Center*3 Det Norske Veritas (Norway)*4 JIC Quality Assurance Ltd.
*5 Japan Chemical Quality Assurance Ltd.
*6 PSB Certification Pte., Ltd. (Singapore)11

Manager: Manager of Environment & Product Liability Department
Members: Managers of the basic operations in the head office, members of the Environment &Product Liability Department, and members of the Technical Division

Promotion
OfficeThe Inctec Inc.

Apr. 2000
Jul. 2000

Chairman: Managing Director of the Technical Division and the Environment & Product
Liability Department
Members: Directors of the basic operations in the head office

1 Deliberation and decision on DNP Group’s environmental policies, targets and plans
2 Approval of policies, targets and plans for each environmental committee in each operations group
3 Check and follow-up of plans and achievement of targets for each environmental committee in each operations group
4 Committee meets once every three months(12 systems, 14 sites as of the end of August 2002)
Site(as of March 31, 2002: figures count personnel holding two positions)

President

Technical and Manufacturing Group

Environmentally Conscious Products Development GroupRegional Measures Group

Environmental Conservation and PRTR Group

Office and Work Environment Group

Industrial Waste Reduction Group
Energy Conservation Group

247

765

55 sites
Each Site of the Operations Group

Each Site of the Operations Group

Each Site of the Operations Group

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Environmental Management System

Achievements and Assessment of Environmental Conservation Activities

Environmental Education

The DNP Group established the environmental targets for our business activities based on ourenvironmental policies in March 2001. We have had successful results steadily since then. The followings
are the targets and results of FY 2001.

To heighten our employee’s awareness of environmental issues, we implement environmental education
through all levels of our group, for each job position and for each specific function.

: Largely achieved : Achieved or improved steadily ✕: Unattained
Items

Targets

FY 2001 Results

Development and Sales ofEnvironmentally Conscious Products
Increase sales of environmentallyconscious products
PRTR
Reduce the release and transfer ofchemicals specified as class-1
under the PRTR Law
Prevention of Global Warming
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Increase sales by 10% on an annual basis

Increased by 20%(¥75.7 billion in FY 2001, ¥63.0 billion in
FY 2000)

Reduce total energy consumption

Reduce energy consumption per
production
Reduce CO2 emissions per
production
Reduction of Industrial Waste
Reduce waste emissions per
production
Reduce total unusable materials
generated
Achieve zero emissions

Assess- Reference
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ment
38 - 44

Reduce release and transfer by 50% by March 2006 Reduced by 29.1%(amount released and transferred:from FY 2000 levels
7,515 t in FY 2001, 10,608 t in FY 2000)
Reduced by 0.4%
(amount released: 834,000 t in FY 2001,
837,000 t in FY 2000)
Reduced by 0.8%
Maintain total energy consumption by March 2011
(total consumed: 18,702 TJ in FY 2001,
at FY 2000 levels
18,845 TJ in FY 2000)
Reduced by 0.6% from FY 1990 levels
Reduce energy consumption per production by
Reduced by 4.3% from FY 2000 levels
15% by March 2011 from FY 1990 levels
Reduced by 3.9% from FY 1990 levels
Reduce CO2 emissions per production by 20% by
Reduced by 3.7% from FY 2000 levels
March 2011 from FY 1990 levels
Reduce by 20% by March 2006 from FY 2000 levels Reduced by 24.3% (accomplished 5
years earlier than planned)
Maintain greenhouse gas emissions by March 2011
at FY 2000 levels

Reduce by 10% by March 2006 from FY 2000 levels Reduced by 19.6% (accomplished 5
years earlier than planned)
Achieved at 6 sites
Achieve at 20 sites by March 2006
Under 1% of the rate of final waste
disposal at 17 sites
Reduce the rate of unusable materials Reduce by 20% by March 2006 from FY 2000 levels 15.4% in FY 2001. A 13.0% reduction
from FY 2000 levels
generated (total unusable materials
generated per total materials input)
74.2% in FY 2001. A 2.3% improvement
Boost the rate of recycling (amount Boost by 20% by March 2006 from FY 2000 levels
from FY 2000 levels (71.9% in FY 2000)
of materials recycled per total
unusable materials generated)Accomplished at 33 plants (79%)
Maintain maximum density of pollutants listed in
Environmental Conservation
subject to regulations
regulations on emissions into the air under 70% of
Reduce air pollutants
regulatory standards
Accomplished at 11 plants (26%)
Maintain maximum density of pollutants listed in
Reduce water pollutants
regulations on wastewater under 70% of regulatory subject to regulations; Analysis offactors causing changes in wastewater
standards
elements
Accomplished at 23 plants (77%)
Maintain the maximum odor levels at site
Control odor generation
subject to regulations
boundaries under 70% of regulatory standards
Accomplished at 4 plants (10%) subject
Maintain the maximum noise levels at site
Control noise generation
to regulations; Distinction fromboundaries under 95% of regulatory standards
background noise
Accomplished at 21 plants (100%)
Maintain the maximum vibration levels at site
Control vibration generation
subject to regulations
boundaries under 95% of regulatory standards
Rate of used paper separated and collected should 25 sites now carrying out the separation
Office Environmentand collection of used paper, nearlyexceed 65% compared with municipal waste
Improve the rate of used paper
twice as any sites as FY 2000. Amountseparated and collectedof used paper collected rose 5.8%. The
collection rate was 60.7%
Increased by 5.0%
Compared with the total raw materials purchased,
Green Purchasing
Compared with the total raw materials increase the rate of products that meet ourstandards purchased by 2.5% year-on-year
purchased, increase the rate ofenvironmentally conscious products
purchased
Compared with the total general supplies, increase Increased by 3.8%
Compared with the total general
the rate of products bearing environmental labelingsupplies (including office supplies
purchased by 3.0% year-on-year
and fixtures), increase the rate ofproducts bearing environmental
labeling, such as the Eco-Mark, etc.,
purchased
Reduced by 17.0%
Reduce CO2 emissions per transport by 5% by
Reduction of Environmental Impact
during Transport
March 2011 from FY 2000 levels
Reduce CO2 emissions per transport(tons kilometer)
Reduced by 6.9%
Reduce fuel consumption per sales by 20% by
Reduce fuel consumption during
March 2011 from FY 2000 levels
transport per sales
7 sites newly certified, for a total of 11
Environmental Management System Acquire ISO 14001 certifications at 15 sites bycertified sites
March 2002 and at 30 sites by March 2006
Promote acquiring ISO 14001
certifications
51 sites participated in the Eco-Report
Improve the level of the Eco-Report Implement eco-audits at all sites
SystemSystem27

32, 33

32, 33

32, 33

32, 3329

Environmental Education

We implement environmental education through all levels of our group, for each job position and for each specificfunction. We cover areas such as domestic and overseas trends on global environmental issues, environmental know-how,contents of laws, and the DNP Group’s environmental conservation activities.
First we conduct training for new employees, giving instruction on basic environmental issues and the DNP Group’s
activities. For technicians, in their second year at DNP, we hold a class on basic knowledge, environmental impact andenvironmental facilities. Furthermore, we provide training for technicians so that they can comprehend and understandenvironmental laws.
For those employees working in the sales or planning division, we offer environmental training over a computer network
once they have mastered the basic tasks associated with their jobs. This education aids employees in getting a grasp ofbasic knowledge on environmental issues and to understand the relationship with business. It is also vital as it helps
employees to actively make proposals to customers and enables them to create new business opportunities.
We also conduct practical training course for staff in charge of the environmental committee at each site once every six
months. Based on the newest edition of the DNP Group Eco-Report, the training program contains discussion on issues
related to domestic and overseas trends connected with global environmental issues, revisions to laws, environmental goals
achieved by the DNP Group in the previous fiscal year, current year targets, and issues pertaining to the employee’s site.
We also offer a correspondence course for all employees.

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Outline of Environmental Education Programs

Year theemployeebecomesqualified totake the course
Irregular

1,639

Employees withmore than 2 years
experience in thesales and planning
divisions (required)
DNP Group all
employees

Employees
determines
when they takethe course

4,317

Semiannually—

Site members of
the operations
groupenvironmental
committee

Semiannually
Publication of
Eco-Report—

Year Began

Eligibility

Environmental
activity overall(required)

1994

29

Education for
employees
entering thecompany
Technical
Seminar A

How DNPdeals with theenvironment(required)

1997

34

Each year for
those hired in
April and duringother times of theyear
2nd yeartechnicians

Environment(optional)
Environmental
issues andbusiness

1999

Technicians

2000

34
34

✕

34

Technical
Seminar B
Network
Learning(optional)
Correspondence Course

34
Eco-Report
Training

30

37



No. of People
Attended
2,088

Course✕

When Course
Is TakenUpon entering
the company

Training

37

45



45

✕

16



52, 53* The unit of production using in calculating unit per volume represents the volume of business activity. We use the total added value for production.

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Environmental
targets for
current term

Select acourseeach year
1993

Environmental Education System
104

Education for
Employees Entering
the Company
Requirement

Requirement

Free Selection

Technicians

Planning and Sales

Correspondence
CourseTechnical
Seminar A

Network
Learning

Technical
Seminar B
Person in charge ofsubjects covered

Environmental Education in FY 2001
During the year, we held 3 classes for new employees (423 employees
attended in all), and 3 Technical Seminar A for technicians (239employees in all).
We conducted the Network Learning (environmental issues andbusiness) for employees in our sales and planning divisions. 1,122
employees took a final exam over the network and completed the course.
Eco-Report training covered the topics of revisions to the Waste
Management and Public Cleaning Law and focal points of the PRTR Law.
The class was held twice, once in May and then again in October. 803
employees attended.
79 workers took our correspondence course. This year the classes
offered were a seminar on environmental consciousness, understanding
the ISO 14001, and LCA and environmental labeling.
In FY 2001, 2,666 completed courses in environmental education.

Eco-Report
Training

Network Learning

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Environmental Performance
Environmental Impact of the DNP Group(material flow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Environmental Impact by Division. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reducing Environmental Pollutants . . . . . . . . . . 25
Impact of Chemicals on the Environment . . . . . . 27
Reducing Waste, a Step in Resource
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Activities at the Office, a Step in Resource
Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recycling Water, a Step in Resource
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Taking up Measures to Prevent Global
Warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Environmental Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Upstream Activities–Green Purchasing . . . . . . . 37
Downstream Activities–Development and Sale ofEnvironmentally Conscious Products . . . . . . 38
Technological Development for Environmental
Conservation and Reducing theEnvironmental Impact of Our Products . . . . . 39
Reducing Environmental Impact–Downstream. . . 41
Measures to Reduce Environmental Impact
during Transports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Environmental Impact of the DNP Group (material flow)

Key Raw Materials
Paper
Film
Resin
MetalsInk

Key Supplementary
Materials

2,096,100 t
108,300 t
54,100 t
50,700 t
65,900 t

Key Raw Materials
68%
15%
15%
2%

Electricity
1,108,300,000 kWh
LNG 130,400,000 m3
LPG
18,900,000 kg
Fuel Oil
8,900 kr
Water 14,342,800 m3

Solvents
32,700 t
Acids and Alkalis 1,200 t

Key Supplementary Materials
80%
10%
1%
9%

Water Use
62%
9%
12%

17%

INPUT

Emissions to Air
CO2
NOx
SOx
VOC

Utilities

832,200 t-CO2620 t74.5 t5,100 tInformation
Media Division

CO2 Emissions
29% 29% 30%
12%Electronic
Components &Information Media
Supplies Division

Lifestyle
Products
Division

Product
Manufacturing
Process

BrotherCompany (BC)Division

OUTPUT

Results of Recycling within the DNP Group
Recycled solvents used

5,500 t(recycling rate*1: 14.4%)

Recycled acids andalkalis used

58,500 t(recycling rate: 98.0%)

Recycled water used

1,363,000 m3 (recycling rate: 8.7%)

Steam from the use of waste heat 151,000 t

OUTPUT

13,250,000 m3
32.3 t19.2 t0.9 t

Wastewater
COD*2
Nitrogen*2
Phosphorus*2
Wastewater
65%
7%
10%

Unusable Materials
Total Waste
Final Waste Disposal

519,400 t
105,000 t
25,300 t

The DNP Group manufactures various
products we use in our daily lives. The
key raw materials used are paper, film,
resins, metals such as iron andaluminum, and inks.
Looking at the characteristics of eachdivision, we find that the Information
Media Division used a large amount of
key raw materials and emits a vast
volume of unusable materials. The
Lifestyle Products Division uses many
key supplementary materials. The
Electronic Components and Information
Media Supplies Division uses a large
amount of water and emits a significant
volume of wastewater. The correlation
with the scale of operations (production
output)*3, in relation to raw materials, is15.5 (t/million yen) at the Information
Media Division, 6.7 at the Lifestyle
Products Division, and 0.7 at theElectronic Components and Information
Media Supplies Division. It was 4.0 at
the BC Division. The lowest is theElectronic Components and Information
Media Supplies Division. In contrast tothis, the relation with the unusable
materials is 1.9, 1.7, 2.5 and 0.8,
respectively. In this case the Information
Media and the BC divisions are lower. In
terms of water use, the respective
figures are 16.9, 22.8, 145.2 and 27.7.
Wastewater showed similar trends. One
notable trait was that impact at theInformation Media Division was relatively
low. Approximately half of the waterused by the BC Division is used by
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling.
Internally, the DNP Group uses a highlevel of recycled acids and alkalis.
However in the case of solvents, the useof recycled solvents is low as it is put
through an incineration device toremove odor. Sites related to electronics
components are active in recycling
water. The Group’s overall recycling rate
was 8.7%. This needs to be improved.
Waste heat is recovered fromincinerators and deodorization devices
and turned into steam. It is then used asa heat source for dryers.

Unusable Materials
39%
29%
18%

17%

15%

Information Media Division
Lifestyle Products Division
Electronic Components & Information Media Supplies Division
Brother Company (BC) Division*1 The solvents contained in ink are also subject torecycling. But the amount content in each ink
varies. For this reason, we calculate the recycling
rate by excluding the amount of solvent from theink.
*2 COD, nitrogen and phosphorus are subject towastewater channels for which the Water Pollution
Control Law applies.
*3 The production output figures used here is theadded value of the DNP Group minus the added
value of the Sales Management Division at Dai
Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

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Environmental Performance

Environmental Impact by Division
The followings are the special characteristics of the environmental impacts of the Information MediaDivision (books and magazines, commercial printing, business forms), the Lifestyle Products Division(packaging, decorative materials), and the Electronic Components and Information Media Supplies
Division (electronic components, information media supplies).

Information Media Division
The distinctiveness of this division is that the key raw material ituses is paper with the recycling rate of unusable materials is
93.4%. When just calculating the recycling rate for paper it rises
to 98.2%.
In gravure printing the only solvent used is toluene. Because itis easy to recycle, the division boasts a high recycling rate. The
waste heat from the incinerator at the Warabi Plant which handles
the production of business forms is recovered and reused.
All of our wastewater is disposed of through public sewage
systems. Because secondary treatment is conducted, thewastewater we emit does not release CODs into rivers or nitrogenor phosphorus into water bodies.
During the plate-making process we use special facilities thatare designated under the Water Pollution Control Law and
Sewage Water Law. These includes a facility of automaticdevelopment and washing of film to develop and fix photographic
film for plate making, a facility of automatic development andwashing of printing plates with light-sensitive film to “burn” adesign onto the plate for offset printing, a facility for surface
processing by acids and alkalis onto a plate in gravure printing,and an electroplating facility to coat the plate in copper or chromefor use in gravure printing. The machine used during the printing
process is designated under the Noise Control Law and Vibration
Regulation Law as a special facility. There are no special facilities
designated by environmental laws used during processing. Other
facilities used by the division include a compression machine,
ventilator and boiler.

Key Raw Materials
Printing Paper: 1,582,000 t
Plastic Film: 6,100 t
Printing Ink: 25,500 t

Key Supplementary Materials
Solvents: 300 t
Acids and Alkalis: 100 t

Utilities
Electricity: 316,300,000 kWh
LNG: 53,400,000 m3
LPG: 4,300,000 kg / Fuel Oil: 200 kr
Water: 1,752,800 m3
INPUT
Used Plate-Making
Film

Plate-Making Film
Development and
Fixing Chemicals

Plate-Making

Printing Plates

Printing plateproduction process

Unusable Materials

90%

Effective Use

Reduction on Site

2%
2%
4%

1%
1%

2%
2%
0%

0%

20%

1%

1%

0%

1%

2%

Final Waste
Disposal

Waste Paper
Waste Plastics
Waste Oil
SludgeScrap Metals
Other

22

27%

15%
4%

Printing

Inferior Quality
Printing Paper

16%

11%

37%

36%

Used
Printing Plates

1%

10%
1%

2,300 tUtilities
Electricity: 296,000,000 kWh
LNG: 22,500,000 m3
LPG: 7,900,000 kg / Fuel Oil: 2,000 kr
Water: 1,243,400 m3
INPUT
Used Plate-Making
Film

Plate-Making Film
Development and
Fixing Chemicals

Plate-Making

Used Development
and Fixing Chemicals

Printing Plates

Printing plateproduction process

Used Etching
Chemicals

Etching Chemicals

Inferior Quality
Printing Products

Printing

46%

Effective Use

Reduction on Site

90,100 t

37%
5%
6%
5%

58%

0%

22%

57%

Processingin accordancewith customer
specifications

Used
Bundling String

Reduction outside
the Site

1%
21%
0%

Emissions to Air

Emissions to Waterways
Total Wastewater: 1,333,900 m3 / COD: 0 t
Nitrogen: 0 t / Phosphorus: 0 t

Recycled Volume
Solvents: 3,300 t
Steam from the Use of Waste Heat: 6,900 t

74%
2%

20%
0%

0%

1%
0%
0%

2,800 tProcessingin accordancewith customer
specifications

Used
Coating Agent
Used Adhesives

Emissions to Air
CO2: 239,400 t / NOx: 151 t
SOx: 16.5 t / VOC: 2,800 t

7,400 t1%

Resin (Pellets)

Discarded Materials

Processing

Used Plastic

4%
6%
0%
44%

1%
2%

Coating Agent
Adhesives

22,100 t

13%
2%

32%

1%

57,800 t

24%
0%
9%
8%

Discarded Materials

Products

36%

Solvents: 26,900 t
Acids and Alkalis: 100 t

Waste Ink

Empty Ink Cans

4,500 t6%

Key Supplementary Materials[Treatment of Unusable Materials]

Package Paper

Printing Ink

OUTPUT
Reduction outside
the Site

Printing Paper: 179,600 t
Plastic Film: 72,000 t
Resin: 50,100 t / Metals: 38,800 t
Printing Ink: 22,300 t

Empty Ink Cans

CO2: 246,500 t / NOx: 200 t
SOx: 1.3 t / VOC: 870 t
8,200 t76%

Key Raw Materials

Printing Ink

Final Waste
Disposal
186,700 t

95%

This division handles gravure printing, coating andlaminating in the manufacturing process. These processes
use inks that contain a variety of solvents. A coating film iscreated by heating and drying these solvents. Because of this,VOC is an issue. During the drying process, the solvents emit
an odor. To prevent this, a deodorization device is used. The
waste heat from this is turned into steam. Along with the waste
heat recovered from the incinerator, this division recovers alarge amount of heat. In addition, to prevent the emission ofodors, we are converting to the use of water-soluble materials
for our ink.
The key raw materials used are paper, various plastic films,
resins, and metals (aluminum). Because the unusable materials
emitted by this division are complex, they are difficult torecycle. Sites related to this division use waste heat effectively
by recovering heat released during the incineration process,and consigning an outside facility to turn it into solid fuel.
The environmental facilities used during the manufacturing
process at this division are the same as at the Information
Media Division.

Unusable Materials

Processing
201,700 t

Used Development
Chemicals

Development
Chemicals

Bundling String[Treatment of Unusable Materials]

Used Development
and Fixing Chemicals

Lifestyle Products Division

Emissions to Waterways
Total Wastewater: 949,300 m3 / COD: 0 t
Nitrogen: 0 t / Phosphorus: 0 t
OUTPUT

Waste Paper
Waste Plastics
Waste Liquid
Waste Oil
Scrap Metals
Ash
Other

Products

Recycled Volume
Solvents: 1,300 t
Steam from the Use of Waste Heat: 110,800 t
Used Paper
Waste Plastics
Used Acids and Alkalis
All Include Valuables

Used Paper
Waste Plastics
Used Acids and Alkalis
Scrap Metals
All Include Valuables

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Environmental Performance

Reducing Environmental Pollutants
Electronic Components and Information Media
Supplies Division
The environmental impact from information media supplies
is the same as at the Lifestyle Products Division. Waste heatfrom the deodorization device used during the processing of
information media supplies is recovered and recycled.
This division uses photographic plate-making technology.
Etching is conducted during the shadowmask and lead frame
manufacturing process. Because of this a large amount ofacid and water is used. This is one characteristic of thedivision. The used acid is recycled on site. In addition,
recycling is also carried out by a third-party to ensure effectiveuse.
The division’s recycling rate is 39.5%. This is low comparedto other divisions. The division reduces volume through thedewatering of sludge. Because of this, the rate of volume
reduction is 48.8%. This is about the same level as the otherdivisions.

[Treatment of Unusable Materials]
31%

58%

3%

3%

Effective Use

Key Supplementary Materials
Solvents: 2,400 t
Acids and Alkalis: 1,000 t

Utilities
Electricity: 346,900,000 kWh
LNG: 46,800,000 m3
LPG: 6,700,000 kg / Fuel Oil: 2,000 kr
Water: 8,881,300 m3

INPUT

60,100 t

72%
6%Reduction on Site

8%Development and
Fixing Chemicals

Reduction outside
the Site

61%

8%

Metal
Molds

Shaping

Discardedmaterials

5,600 t
3%
1%

0%

5%

The process for
information media
supplies is the same
as for the Lifestyle
Products Division.

Emissions to Air
12,300 t

78%
8%

Used Alkalis

Coating→Drawing→
Development→Etching

Process
Inspection

25%
1%

0%

Used Acids

Coating→Exposure→
Development→Etching

74,200 t
0%0%9%Impact on the Air

Creating
a Pattern

2%

100%
0%
0%
0%

Waste Plastics
Waste Liquid
Waste Oil
SludgeScrap Metals
Other

6%

CO2: 250,400 t / NOx: 205 t
SOx: 17.2 t / VOC: 180 t

Emissions to Waterways
Total Wastewater: 8,570,000 m3 / COD: 30.3 t
Nitrogen: 15.5 t / Phosphorus: 0.4 t

OUTPUT

Products
Shadowmask

Printer ribbons,electrodes forlithium-ion
rechargeable
batteries

Lead Frame
Photomask
Color Filter
Projection
TV Screens

Recycled Volume
Acids and Alkalis: 58,500 t / Water: 1,358,000 m3
Steam from the Use of Waste Heat: 15,000 t
Waste Plastics
Used Acids and Alkalis

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To prevent the pollution of and promote the conservation of the global environment, the DNP Group
tracks the release of environmental pollutants and implements measures to reduce emissions of such
substances. We are working to reduce substances which have an impact on the air. This includes
hazardous air pollutants, ozone depleting substances, sulfur oxide (SOx), nitrogen oxide (NOx), andvolatile organic compounds (VOCs). We are also striving to reduce emissions of chemical oxygen
demands (CODs), nitrogens and phosphorus, all of which have an impact on our waterways.
Furthermore, we are decreasing the release of PRTR class-1 designated chemicals into the environmentand reduce the transfer of such substances through the sewage systems or as waste.

Plate-Making Film

Coating→Exposure→
Development

3%
1%

6%

Final Waste
Disposal

152,200 t

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Printing Paper: 4,700 t
Plastic Film: 12,900 t
Metals: 11,500 t
Printing Ink: 13,200 t

Etching Chemicals

Unusable Materials

The DNP Group is striving to reduce the release of environmental pollutants.

Key Raw Materials[Hazardous Air Pollutants]
Of the substances prioritized for reduction under the Air
Pollution Control Law, we have already phased out
trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene*1. Currently we stilluse dichloromethane for washing printing plates. We areworking to reduce the use of this substance and haveintroduced equipment such as a cooling and coagulation
device, and a washing device that uses water. These efforts
enabled us to reduce emissions into the air. We are constantly
looking for substitutes for these hazardous substances. In thisfashion, we are continuing to make improvements and aiming
for the complete phase out of hazardous air pollutants.
*1 Trichloroethylene was phased out in 1996 and tetrachloroethylene was phased out in
1997.

We also maintain 19 incinerators both small and large insize. We are halting operations of small and medium-size
incinerators as it is difficult to manage fuel consumption. This
will in turn allow us to reduce emissions of dioxins into the air.
[Ozone Depleting Substances]
We use CFC-11*2 and CFC-12 as a coolant. Unfortunately
both of these substances deplete the ozone. There are
currently 19 air conditioning related systems. However, we areworking to decrease the use of these substances by switchingover to a gas absorption system for freezers.
Also, during our manufacturing process we use HCFC141b*3, which is an alternative CFC. Thus far, our aim has
been to reduce chlorinous organic solvents found to be
hazardous and substances which deplete the ozone.
However, to reduce the use of these substances we haveincreased the use of HCFC-141b. This substance has
relatively little negative impact on the ozone but its use mustbe curtailed, as it is the cause of global warming. As it is a
PRTR-designated substance, we are striving to reduce its use.
We abolished the use of 1,1,1-trichloroethane in 1994. The
substance is one of the manufacturing substances being
phased out under the Montreal Protocol.

Dichloromethane Emissions

(t)

150

100

104

91

85
53

50

0
1998

1999

2000

2001

Dioxin Emissions(FY)(mg-TEQ)

300
215

200

100
44
0
2000

2001

Alternative CFC Emissions

(FY)

(t)

30
23.6
20
16.7
10
3.2
0
1999

2000

2001

(FY)

*2 Chlorofluorocarbon*3 Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

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Environmental Performance

Impact of Chemicals on the Environment[Sulfur Oxides (SOx) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)]
SOx and NOx are emitted owing to the consumption ofelectric power and fuel during the manufacturing process. We
are making various efforts to reduce emissions, such as
shifting from fuel oil to gas, improvements to facilities andoperating methods. In FY 2001, we introduced a large-scalecogeneration system. We converted our boiler to run on gas
instead of fuel oil to help reduce the purchased electricity andthe consumption of fuel oils. Owing to our efforts, we reduced
SOx and NOx emissions.

SOx Emissions
100

94.5

91.0

87.6
77.2

75

74.5

By March 2006, reduce the release and transfer volume of chemicals specified asclass-1 under the PRTR Law by 50% from FY 2000 levels.

25
0
1997

1998

NOx Emissions

Impact on Waterways

VOC Emissions[Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)]
There are various types of cooling and washing processthat take place during printing. This includes the development
and washing facilities used during the creation of the original
printing plate and plating facilities. We effectively use water
resources by recycling the wastewater released by theseprocesses. In addition, computerized plate-making makes theprocess filmless, guaranteeing that no wastewater is released
into the environment.
Wastewater that runs into public waterways is treated toensure that it is hazardless and to reduce the pollution level of
the wastewater. However, in FY 2001, though in compliancewith regulatory standards, the amount of CODs increased
overall owing to an increase in production output.

12,0001999

2000

2001 (FY)

(t)

800
600
513.7

546.1

1997

1998

617.1

621.6

620.4

1999

2000

2001 (FY)

400
200
0

(t)

10,826
9,157

8,936

8,000
5,115
4,000

0
1998

1999

2000

2001

(FY)

*1 PRTR: Pollutant Release and Transfer Register[Reducing the Release and Transfer of PRTR Class-1
Designated Substances]
In FY 2001, we handled 27,666 t (28 substances, 35 plants) of
chemicals that are subject to reporting. Of which 18% wasreleased into the air or waterways. The majority of it was emitted
into the air (5,115 t/year). (9.6 t was released into public
waterways but no substances were emitted into the ground.)Solvents such as toluene and xylene used during the printing
process were the main substances emitted into the air. Of this,toluene consisted of 90% of the substances released into the air.
We aim to lower our toluene emissions to under 500 t/year by
March 2005. To
achieve this target,
Emissions to Air(t)
we are changing the
15,000solvents we use,
10,826collecting toluene
10,0009,157
8,936
from flue gas, andremoving it by a
5,115
5,000
treatment system.
0

COD Emissions

Recycled
19.1% Consumed
33.7%
Transferred as Waste
8.5%
Other
0.2%
Emissions to Air
Removed
18.5%
20.0%

Transferred Volume
2,400
2,000
1,620

1,672

1999

2000

1,359
1,000

1999

2000

2001

(FY)

1998

PRTR Chemicals

30

Substances

0
2000

2001

Nitrogen Emissions

(FY)

(t)

30

20

20.3

19.2

2000

2001

13.3
10

1999

Phosphorus Emissions

(FY)

(t)

1.2
0.9

0.9

2000

2001

0.8
0.6
0.4

0
1999

Handled

22.6

10

1999

2001

(FY)

Unit: t (dioxins: mg-TEQ)

32.3
21.6

(t)

3,000

(t)

40

20

Release and Transfer

0
1998

0

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The DNP Group, prior to the establishment of the Law to Promote Improved Tracking and Managementof Emissions Volumes for Designated Chemical Substances Released into the Environment (PRTR
Law*1), established its own proprietary system (DN-PRTR) from 1998. We set targets for reducing
emissions into the environment, such as into the air or waterways, and transfer volume as waste.

Target for PRTR

50

[Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)]
During the printing process, the ink solvents, adhesives andwashing solvents we use contain toluene and xylene. Thesesolvents evaporate, as VOCs they have an impact on the air.
To prevent foul odors, we collect and reuse VOCs bydecomposing them using an incinerator or through theabsorption process. To further reduce emissions into the air,
we are switching to solvents with a lower environmental impact
and water-based materials.

[Nitrogen and Phosphorus]
Eutrophication of closed-off ocean area and lakes is one
issue dealing with degradation of water quality. This is causedby nitrogen and phosphorus found in wastewater fromhouseholds and plants. Eutrophication is where there is asudden abnormal increase in plankton.
These substances are found in the wastewater released
from our plants and business sites. We treat this wastewater inpurification tanks or at wastewater treatment equipment. The
total amount of nitrogen in our wastewater has declined incomparison to FY 2000 levels.

(t)

(FY)

monoethanolamine (2-aminoethanol)
16.4
isophorone diisocyanate
23.7
ethylbenzene
285.4
ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
30.0
ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
559.1
ε-caprolactam
5.1
xylene531.5
chromium and chromium (3) compounds
91.2
hexavalent chromium
53.9
cobalt and its compounds
148.6
2-ethoxyethyl acetate
25.6
HCFC-141b28.7
dichloromethane
57.3
dioxins—
copper salts (water-soluble)
295.6
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
5.2
toluene22,239.8
lead and its compounds
158.3
nickel
2,238.7
nickel compounds
684.5
hydrazine
16.0hydroquinone
26.8
phenol9.4
di-n-butyl phthalate
5.1
bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
110.8
trimellitic anhydride
6.2
poly (oxyethylene) nonylphenyl ether
5.9
manganese and its compounds
7.7
Total
27,666.4

Transferred
Emissions to Emissions toTransferred
via the Sewage
Air
Waterways
as Waste
System
0
0
9.7
6.7
0
0
0
0
31.1
0
0
8.5
14.7
0
0
3.5
284.7
0
0
53.0
0
0
0
0.1
65.3
0
0
19.2
0
0
0
51.1
0
0
0
10.4
0
0
0
1.7
13.1
0
0
0.2
23.6
0
0
5.0
52.9
0
0
4.4
44.5
0
0
3,044.3
0
0
0.1
146.0
0.3
0
0
0
4,628.9001,941.6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
98.2
0
9.6
6.4
0
0
0
26.8
0
0
0
0
0.1
0
0
0
0
0.8
0
0
4.3
0
0
0
0.1
0
0
0
0.1
0
0
0
2.7
5115.39.6
43.0
2357.2

Recycled

Consumed

Removed

0
0
94.8
0
0
0
156.0
19.0
0
41.3
0
0
0
0
82.7
0
3,383.0
158.3
751.3
586.1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.8
5,274.2

0
23.7
93.0
7.6
192.5
5.0
104.5
21.2
11.6
105.6
12.4
0
0
0
41.9
0
7,106.001,487.4
0.2
0
0
9.2
5.1
94.2
6.1
5.7
3.2
9,336.1

0
0
58.0
4.1
28.8
0
186.5
0
31.9
0
0
0
0
0
24.9
4.9
5,180.4
0
0
0
0
0
0.1
0
11.5
0
0
0
5,531.027

Environmental Performance

Environmental Performance

Reducing Waste, a Step in Resource Recycling
The DNP Group aims to make effective use of resources and reduce its use of final waste disposal, and is
working to reduce waste. In FY 2001, we made great achievements in the reduction of waste emissions
per production and unusable materials.
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Target for Reduction of Industrial Waste
Aim to achieve the following targets by March 2006.
• Reduce waste emissions per production*1 by 20% from FY 2000 levels.
• Reduce total unusable materials generated by 10% from FY 2000 levels.
• Achieve zero emissions at 20 sites.
• Reduce the rate of unusable materials generated (total unusable materials
generated per total materials input) by 20% from FY 2000 levels.
• Boost the rate of recycling (amount of materials recycled per total unusable
materials generated) by 20% from FY 2000 levels.
*1 The unit of production using in calculating unit per volume, represents the volume of business activity. We use the total added value for the DNP Group.

Unusable Materials A

The Current Status of DNP Group’s Waste
Emissions in FY 2001

Other 2%
Metals 3%

Oils 3%

Sludge20%

Fluids 10%

100%
Total Unusable
Materials
519,400 t

Paper
52%

Metals 3%
Oils 2%
Fluids 11%
Plastics 3%

FluidsOils 10%
5%

C
42.3%
Waste
219,600 t

57.7%
Valuables
299,800 t

Paper 6%
Fluids 3%
Sludge77%

D 25.9%Waste Subject
to On-Site
Intermediate
Treatment
134,400 t

Other 0%Materials Recycled G+K

E 16.4%

Other 11%
Ash 4%
Sludge
16%

Paper
19%
Plastics
24%
Fluids16%

Waste to Outsource
Intermediate Treatment H
Paper 8%

Metals 3%
Sludge 12%
Plastics
25%
Fluids
31%

F

Waste Not Subject
to On-Site
Intermediate
Treatment
85,200 t

Ash, dehydrated sludge, etc.

3.8%
Waste after
On-SiteIntermediate
Treatment
19,800 t

Other 10%
Metals 5%
Paper
24%

Sludge 6%
Oils
13%
Fluids16%

G 11.5%
K 0.9%
H 3.5%
Waste toMaterials Recycled Waste to Outsource
Intermediate
Outsource
59,800 t
Treatment inIntermediate
Conjunction with
Treatment
Heat Recovery
18,300 t
4,700 tRecycled byoutsourcing
companies forfree or for a fee

J

0.6%
Final Waste
Disposal
3,100 t

Plastics
26%

I

4.3%
Final Waste
Disposal
22,200 t

The key raw materials used by the Information MediaDivision are paper and ink. At the Lifestyle Products
Division, the key raw materials used are paper, films,
plastics, resins, metals, and ink. At the Electronic
Components and Information Media Supplies Division, rawmaterials are mainly metal and glass boards. At theElectronic Components and Information Media Supplies
Division, the unusable materials such as waste acids or
alkalis are emitted, which have no relation to the raw
materials the division uses. For this reason, whencalculating the rate of unusables, only those unusables thatare released as a result of the raw materials input arecounted.

However, in the case of recovery of waste heat fromincinerators, D–F is added to the equation for amountrecycled.

[Main Themes of Our Activities]
The followings are the main themes of our activities.
1. Measures to reduce emission at the source(improvements to establish a production system that
does not generate unusable materials)
2. Collection and separation of waste, recycling(turning unusable materials into valuables, effectively
using waste)

Cost Structure Reform
As a part of cost structure reforms outline in our vision forthe 21st century, we aim to improve our production yieldand shorten leadtimes. At the same time, in strategicallyimportant areas, we are conducting focused allocation ofmanagement resources through a process of selection andfocus. In FY 2001, we reduced the unusable materials by
19.6% from the previous year, for a total of 519,400 t, by
focusing productions of shadowmasks at our Mihara Plant
and improving productivity at our Decorative Materials
Division. We curbed the waste emissions per production by
24.3% from the previous year, to 0.236 (t/million yen). In thisway we accomplished our targets for the year. The
generation rate of unusable materials was 15.4%, down
13.0% from the previous year.
The Kuki, Akabane, and Gotanda plants of the Ichigaya
Publication Printing Operations, the Sayama Plant of Dai
Nippon Cup, the Kansai Plant of Dai Nippon Polymer, andHokkaido Dai Nippon Printing are the 6 sites which haveachieved zero emissions and do not conduct the final
disposal of unusable materials generated during the
manufacturing process. This is 2 sites more than in theprevious year. There are 17 sites with a final disposal use
rate of under 1%. This is 6 sites more than a year earlier.
However, in FY 2001, the overall final disposal use rate
for the entire Group was 4.9%, only a slight improvementfrom the 5.2% marked in the previous year. This was due tothe integration of production at the Electronic Components
and Information Media Supplies Division. Prior to integration
sludge was effectively used but upon focusing its
production, the sludge was sent to final disposal. This is an
issue which we need to deal with.
The recycling rate was 74.2%. Used plastics, sludge andincineration ash were turned into raw materials for cement.
Because of this, the recycling rate improved 2.3 points,from the 71.9% recorded a year earlier.
In FY 2002 we revised our recycling rate to 80% by March
2006 to clarify the relationship with achieving zero emissions.
We plan to maintain our waste emissions per production
and reduction of unusable materials at FY 2002 levels andaim to make effective use of sludge.

Trends in Industrial Waste Emissions per Production
100

100

93

80
Other 5%Paper 11%

Unit: % (compared with FY 1991 levels)

87

81

76

71

60

66

62

57

54

50

40

Ash 14%

Final disposal after outsourcing

Unit per volume of waste emissions = Waste emissions [E+F] per
production
Rate of final disposal use (%) = Final waste disposal [I+J] per total
unusable materials input [A] X 100
Rate of unusable materials generated (%) = Total unusable materials
generated [A] per total key raw materials input X 100

3. Reducing weight and volume of waste(use incinerators and dehydration of sludge)
4. Management methods and education(emissions management, patrol)

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Final Waste Disposal I+J
Directly fromsites to final
disposal

In view of the growing constraints on landfill capacity, the
DNP Group is working to reduce industrial waste andachieve zero use of final disposal sites, with the ultimate
target of realizing the “zero emissions” (zero waste). Zeroemissions means that the total of final disposal of waste
directly brought in from sites [I] and final disposal of wastethat has gone through intermediate treatment [J] equal zero.
As an emergently evolving company actively contributing
to the creation of a sustainable, recycling-oriented society,we added new targets to our efforts beginning FY 2001. To
further promote the effective use of resources, we aim to
reduce unusable materials [A], and lower the rate ofunusables [A/amount of materials input]. We also plan topromote the recycling of all unusable materials, byimproving our recycling rate [(C+G+K)/A]. The following
calculations were used.

Recycling rate (%) = Amount recycled [C+G+K] per total unusable
materials generated [A] X 100
Other 0%

Processed by on-siteincinerators and sludge
dehydrators

Waste Emissions E+F

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On-Site Intermediate
Treatment D
Plastics 14%

Paper
81%

Oils 10%

Plastics
20%

Sludge46%

B
Valuables C

Other 11%

Paper
13%

A

Plastics
10%

Oils
10%

Waste B
Other 4%
Metals 2%

Reducing Emissions and Zero Emissions

Sludge42%

Plastics
24%
Fluids
4%

20
0

100

93.8

84.8

81.0

72.4

66.5

70.3

68.2

52.0

50.0

37.8

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

TargetActual(FY)

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Activities at the Office, a Step in Resource Recycling

Recycling Water, a Step in Resource Recycling

At the DNP Group, used paper from the office division has been separated into 4 categories, wood-free
paper, newspaper, magazine and cardboard. The Group set targets for the rate of collecting used paper
and tackle resource recycling.
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Water is also a limited resource. We are working to reduce use and at the same time striving to recycle.

the assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

TargetRate of collecting used paper: 65% [A /(A+B) X 100]
A: Used paper separated and collected in the office
B: Municipal office waste (excludes cans, bottles andfood waste)
Results
In FY 2001, 50 sites were involved in collecting and separating used paper. We were able to monitor theused paper collected and the waste for 25 sties, where there was no waste mixed in from production. The
paper collected was 1,015 t. The rate of collection was 60.7%.
The number of sites subject to our calculations was 5 prior to FY 1999, 13 in FY 2000 and 25 in FY 2001.
This indicates how we have increased our separation and collection activities. However, the collection rate
has fallen since its peak in FY 1999. In FY 2001, we were not able to achieve our target of 65%.
We believe this is due to the fact that sites which have just begun separation and collection of used paper
are not yet doing a thorough job. We plan to offer more training and patrol the collection activities of thesesites in an attempt to ensure that methodical collection of waste paper is carried out and that used paper is
not mixed in and thrown out with other waste.
In addition to the recycling of used paper, we are working to reduce the waste paper. We advocate tasks suchas using both sides of paper or opting for email instead of paper for communication and promoting the use of
projectors for presentations.
Used Paper Separated and Collected(t)Collection of Separated Used Paper (t)

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001 (FY)

1,200

Cardboard

158

155

147

118

125

1,000

Magazine

581

655

682

781

740

800

Newspaper

48

30

24

22

78

600

Wood-free paper

13

14

17

39

72

400

Total volume collected

801

855

870

959

1,015

200

Total waste emissions

388

382

334

510

657

0

1,189

1,236

1,204

1,470

1,672

Total emissions

1997
Cardboard

Rate of Used Paper Separated and Collected

1998
Magazine

1999

2000

Newspaper2001 (FY)
Wood-free paper

(%)

1997

1998

1999

2000

Cardboard

13

13

12

8

2001 (FY)7

Magazine

49

53

57

53

44

Newspaper

4

2

2

2

5

Wood-free paper

1

1

1

3

4

Collection Rate of
Separated Used Paper

(%)

80
60
40
20
0
1997
Cardboard

1998
Magazine

1999

2000

Newspaper2001 (FY)

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Water Use
During production we use water for washing, cooling,steam, and moisture in offset printing. Each site, depending
on its operations, uses one of three types of water, municipal,
industrial or underground.
In FY 2001, we reorganized our electronics production sites.
These sites thus far accounted for over 60% of the Group’s
total water use. As a result of this restructuring, we were able
to streamline the water use. For the entire Group, water use
was reduced during the period by over 900,000 m3.

Water Type and Use
16,00015,315

14,343

12,000
8,000
4,000
0
2000

Recycling of Water at Our Electronics-Related
Business
Our electronics production, which focuses on electronic
components, uses a significant amount of water to ensure
product quality. To ensure the effective use of water, we havelong been recycling our water resources.
We conduct two types of recycling. The first is the use ofhigh-quality water at different stages of our electronics-related
production division.
The production of electronic components requires a highlevel of cleanliness. For washing we use pure water.
Furthermore, for those components demanding an evenstricter level of cleanliness, we use ultra pure water. We createpure and ultra pure water on site.
When we refer to using water at various stages it means that
we reuse ultra pure and pure water over and over again,
depending on the level of cleanliness required, without
purifying it.
The second is reuse of wastewater. We purify and recycle
the wastewater from the production process.
In FY 2001, our collection and reuse rate was around 16%
on average related to electronics production (amount of watercollected and reused/amount of water used). This ratio was
46% at the Otone site which boasts the most developed reusesystem.
During the period, the DNP Group’s wastewater emissions
declined by more than 900,000 m3 thanks to reduction
efforts. From here forward, we aim to rationalize our use ofwater in production and increase the use of reused water in
relation to electronics production.
[Use of Rainwater at Our Office Buildings]
We promote the use of rainwater.
In FY 2001, we used 4,848 m3 of rainwater at our C&I head
office building and DNP Logistics building in Tokyo. On a
cumulative basis for both buildings, rainwater accounted foraround 31% of toilet water.

(1,000 m3)

Municipal

2001

Industrial(FY)

UndergroundKami-Fukuoka Plant’s Pure Water
Facilities

Kami-Fukuoka Plant’s Ultra Pure Water
Facilities

Systematic Use of Water at Our
Electronics-Related Business
Water

Water
Collection
DeviceUtility
Facilities

Ultra Pure
Water
DevicePure
Water
DeviceProduction Facilities

Wastewater
Treatment
Facilities

Hot Water Collection
Equipment(cooling device)

Public Sewer
Systems

Water Usage System

Wood-free paper

Water Reuse System

Boxes for the Separation and Collectionof Used Paper

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Environmental Performance

Taking up Measures to Prevent Global Warming
We promote the reduction of greenhouse gases and advocate energy conservation.
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Targets: through FY 2010
1. Maintain greenhouse gas emissions at FY 2000 levels.
2. Maintain energy consumption levels at FY 2000 levels.
3. In comparison to FY 1990 levels, reduce energy consumption per production andCO2 emissions per production by 15% and 20%, respectively.

At the DNP Group, we employ the energy consumption andCO2 emissions per added value as indicators for ecoefficiency.
In FY 2001, the energy consumption per added value was
4.21 (TJ/hundred million yen). This is an improvement of 0.19
over the 4.40 recorded in FY 2000. The CO2 emissions per
added value was 171.06 (t-CO2/hundred million yen). This is
an improvement of 6.66 over the 177.72 posted in FY 2000.
Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions per Added Value(TJ/hundred million yen)

Results
1. Compared to FY 2000, our greenhouse gas emissions declined by 0.4%, for a total of around 834,000 t.
2. Compared to FY 2000, energy consumption, converted to the average heat value, dropped 0.8%, toapproximately 18,702 TJ.
3. During the period, we reduced energy consumption per production by 0.6%, compared to FY 1990 levels
and curtailed CO2 emission per production by 3.9%.

Consumption per value=
Energy consumption (TJ)/added value (100 million yen)(t-CO2/hundred million yen)

5.0
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4

220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Energy Consumption per Added Value (TJ/hundred million yen)

CO2 emissions per value=
CO2 emissions from energy consumption(1,000 t)/added value (100 million yen)
Terra joule: 1012 joule
The base year for calculating CO2 emissions is FY 1990.
However, as CO2 emissions from incinerators anddryers were not calculated for the year, CO2 emissions
from incinerators and dryers are omitted.

(FY)

CO2 Emission per Added Value (t-CO2/hundred million yen)

Measures for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions[Reducing Gases]
Of the six types of gases designated under the Kyoto
Protocol, we are working to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2),methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
Currently the DNP Group’s operations do not emit HFC, PFC
or SF6.

Greenhouse Gas by Source
1,000
0

750

[Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emission]In accordance with an ordinance to enact the Law
Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with
Global Warming, we monitor our use of heat, electricity andfuel, and also the amount of waste disposed of in incinerators.
This data is used to calculate the emissions rate.
[Calculating Energy Consumption]
We monitor our use of fuel and electricity and calculate theaverage heat value (joule) for each of these forms of energy.
* For the average heat value for electricity we used the Energy Conservation Law andfor other forms of fuel and energy we used data from the Conservation Energy Center.

837

834

353

364

76
500

[Source of Greenhouse Gases]
Gases are emitted from electric power consumption
facilities, heat energy consumption facilities, incinerator anddryers.

(1,000 t)

074[Approximate 1% Reduction]
The DNP Group introduced a cogeneration system, reduced
the waste it incinerates, and switched to those types of energy
which release a relatively small amount of greenhouse gas inan effort to reduce its emission of greenhouse gases. Owing tothese policies, we reduced our greenhouse gas emissions byaround 8,700 t-CO2, in comparison with FY 2000 levels.
This amount is equivalent to 1% of the greenhouse gas
emissions in FY 2001.

250
408

396

0
2000

2001

(FY)

Electric power consumption facilities

Heat energy consumption facilities

Incinerator

Dryer[Results of Reduction Measures]
1 Results of Cogeneration
There are 8 systems operating at the following 6 sites: Kami
Fukuoka, Dai Nippon Technopack Kansai at Kyoto, theCommercial Printing Operations at Akabane, and Tsuruse,
Kuki and Mihara.
(t-CO2)

Energy Consumption
20,000(TJ)

18,644 18,845

18,702

16,000Emissions fromboiler steam

Results

85,34049,401

38,512

2,573

8,000
4,000
0
1995

1999

2000

2001 (FY)

To achieve the same heat value, the CO2 emission
for electric power is set at 1. The following figures
represent the CO2 emissions for other forms of energy.
Electric power: 1, LNG: 1.34, LPG: 1.72,
Fuel oil: 2.04, Kerosene: 1.93
Consequently, to reduce the emissions of CO2,
energy forms are chosen in the following order,
electric power, LNG, LPG, kerosene and fuel oil.
The DNP Group uses these figures to select energy
and search for alternatives.

The reduction was calculated by subtracting the emissions from cogeneration from theemissions of greenhouse gas by purchased electricity and boiler steam.

2 Results of On-Site Waste Incineration
28,471 t

9,674

1990

Emissions fromthe purchase of on-site
generated electricity

FY 2000 Incineration FY 2001 Incineration

13,536

12,000Emissions fromcogeneration

Correlation between heat value for each typeof energy and CO2 emissions

27,778 t

Reduction

Results

693 t 1,837 t-CO2

Cogeneration System at the Kuki Plant, Ichigaya
Publication Printing Operations

3 Changes to Energy
Dai Nippon Technopack at Sayama, Dai Nippon Cup at
Sayama and Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling shifted to LNG fromfuel oil to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases (thefigures are for the total for all 3 sites).
(t-CO2)
FY 2000 Emissions
10,932

FY 2001 Emissions

Results

6,710

4,223

The reduction was calculated by subtracting the FY 2001 emissions from FY 2000 emissions.

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Cogeneration System at the Mihara Plant, DAI NIPPONPRINTING PRECISION DEVICE CO., LTD.

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Environmental Performance

Environmental Risk Management
Noncompliance with the Law and Accidents

The DNP Group promotes environmental management.
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Compliance with Environmental Laws andRegulations, and Actions Taken

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We aim for the early detection of abnormal operations and to prevent
pollution accidents, to minimize the risk of a growing economic burden inline with environmental degradation and to risk losing the trust of the local
community as a result.
We constantly monitor trends in environmental law and regulations. We
verify their correlation with our business activities and products. In regard
to the major environmental laws and regulations pertaining to our businessactivities and products, we ensure they are fully communicated thoroughly
throughout the Group as laws and regulations that need to be managed
which are listed in the table below. When necessary, we employ our own
standards which are stricter than those conditions outlined in the law. We
clarify our compliance with laws and regulations through our daily
monitoring and measurement activities. Furthermore, we employ a regularenvironmental audit and made periodical checks of our risk management.

Monitoring and Measuring Environmental Impact
We established voluntary standards which are stricter than laws andregulations related to air, water, noise, vibration and odor pollution. We
aim to accomplish these standards. The table below exhibits theachievements we made in FY 2001.
Item

Air
Water
Noise
Vibration
Odor

No. of Sites Implementing
Voluntary Standards

33
11
4
21
23

Rate of Achievement
Voluntary Standards(plants achieving voluntarystandards /number of plants towhich standards are applied)79%
Under 70% of legal standards
26%
Under 70% of legal standards
10%
Under 95% of legal standards
100%
Under 95% of legal standards
77%
Under 70% of legal standards*1 We excluded the plants to which laws do not apply. For all items subject for measurement,
calculations were made for a one-year period to measure the accomplishments made in each areafor each plant.
*2 For noise pollution, we also take into consideration the background noise from the areas
surrounding our plants.

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Date

Site

Summary

May 24, 2000

Sayama Plant,
Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Co., Ltd.

The levels of normal hexane extract combined with oil exceeded
standards due to the insufficient purification of compressor drain water.
We resolved this problem by fortifying our treatment facilities.

Predictable Emergency and Preventive Action

Major Laws and Regulations
Law
Voluntary Standards
Basic Environment Law
Basic Law for Establishing a Recycling-Based Society
Law Regarding the Promotion of the Utilization of Recycled Resources
Law for Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers
and Packaging
Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law*
Law Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with Global Warming
Law Concerning Rational Use of Energy*
Air Pollution Control Law*
Water Pollution Control Law*
Law for Special Measures for the Conservation of the Environment of the Seto Inland Sea*
Sewerage Law*
Noise Regulation Law*
Vibration Regulation Law*
Offensive Odor Control Law*
Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer through*the Regulation of Specified Substances and Other Measures
Law Concerning the Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons
Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins*
Law Concerning the Improvement of Pollution Prevention Systems in Specific Factories*
Law Concerning Special Measures against PCB Waste
Law Concerning the Reporting of the Release into the Environment of Specific*Chemical Substances and Promoting Improvements in Their Management
Law Concerning Regulation of Pumping-Up of Ground Water for Use in Building
Factory Location Law
Local Regulations*

We strive to comply with laws and regulations related to theenvironment. We, however, have one case of abnormality in
wastewater over the past 5 years. From here forward, we areworking to make certain that this problem will never occur again.

■ Key Air Pollution Countermeasures
Shift from fuel oil to gas
Install an economizer
Install purifying equipment of exhaust gas
Exchange a bag filter in an incinerator
Repair a vent in an incinerator
Manage air ratio
Maintain a boiler canAbolish a boiler
Halt an incinerator■ Key Water Pollution Countermeasures
Install cleaning equipment of compressor
drain water
Expand an oily water separator
Install oil absorbent
Install an oily water separation tankExchange an oil catcher
Measures against leakage of ash and wastewater
Change ion-exchange resin
Change chemicals containing hydrazine
Review amount of treatment chemicals added
Install an aerator
Install a wastewater treatment equipment
leakage alarm■ Key Noise Countermeasures
Shift to low noise ring blower
Maintain soundproofing mat of cooling tower
Install a silencer of compressor motor noise
Shift from hydraulic type to electric motor type
Improve seal adhesive of soundproofing door
Close a vent of facilities
Maintain floor area and road surface on the premise■ Key Vibration Countermeasures
Shift from hydraulic type to electric motor type
Relocate a facility
Maintain road surface on the premiseDuring the production process we use solvents andchemicals. When these solvents and chemicals are delivered
to us or when we dispose of them as waste after use, there isa chance of leakage or spills. For this reason we haveestablished the Chemical Substance Management Guide on
how to handle chemicals. The facilities to which thesechemicals and solvents are delivered are equipped with dams
to prevent leaks and shutters in case of emergencies. Ourstorage tanks for these substances are constructed of a dual
layer structure to prevent accidents before they happen. In theevent that a crisis does occur, our facilities are equipped withemergency tools and conduct drills on what actions to take incase of an emergency to ensure that environmental pollution is
kept to a minimum.

F.D.P. Dai Nippon Co., Ltd.
Dams to Prevent Leakage

Kuki Plant (Electronic Components &Information Media Supplies Division)
Emergency Equipment

Tokyo Plant, The Inctec Inc.
Emergency Shutdown ValveManagement of Chemical Substances
Drills in preparation for an emergency are carried out asshown below.

Environmental Committees in
Each Operations Group
Promotion
OfficePRTR Group(each site)

Usage
Supervisor

Warehouse
Supervisor

Storage
Tank
Supervisor

Waste
Supervisor

Mihara Plant, DAI NIPPONPRINTING PRECISION DEVICE
CO., LTD.
Training to Handle Leaks

Mihara Plant, DAI NIPPONPRINTING PRECISION DEVICE
CO., LTD.
Training to Handle Plugs to Stop
Water

Tokyo Plant, The Inctec Inc.
Training to Handle Leaks

Kobe Plant, Dai Nippon Printing
Kenzai Co., Ltd.
Training to Handle Leaks■ Key Odor Countermeasures
Additional connection of a printing machine tothe deodorizing equipment
Expand deodorizing equipment
Switch to water-soluble ink
Remodel a solvent recovering duct
Install a mist filter

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Environmental Performance

Upstream Activities – Green Purchasing
Soil and Groundwater Contamination and Reduction
MeasuresWe carry out a ground investigation when we acquire landor when we are in the process of acquiring ISO 14001
certification. In FY 2001, the sites listed to the right were
subject to testing of groundwater and soil. We did not find any
pollution at any of these sites.
We developed the guidelines regarding groundcontamination following the establishment of the Law
Concerning Measures against Ground Contamination. These
guidelines define standards for carrying out investigations.
Under these guidelines, those sites using hazardous
substances designated under the Water Pollution Control Law
should close down facilities named under the same law, thena ground investigation must be conducted. In addition, if
ground contamination is discovered, it must be reported to thegovernor of the prefecture which has jurisdiction. In
accordance with our guidelines, we follow the guidance of thegovernor and implement appropriate measures to remove thecontaminants.

The DNP Group promotes green purchasing.

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Soil and Groundwater Investigations in FY 2001
Groundwater
Investigation

Tokyo Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai
Co., Ltd.
Tokai Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
Kuki Plant (Electronic Components &Information Media Supplies Division)
Mihara Plant, Dai Nippon Printing
Precision Device Co., Ltd.

Soil Investigation Kobe Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai
Co., Ltd.
Chikugo Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon
Printing Co., Ltd.

Targets for Green Purchasing
1 Compared with the total raw materials purchased, increase the goods purchased
under the purchasing headquarters’ green purchasing standards by 2.5% year-on-year.
2 Compared with the total amount of general supplies (including office supplies andfixtures), increase the number of products bearing environmental labeling, such as
the Eco-Mark, by 3.0% year-on-year.
* Proprietary standards (green purchasing standards at the purchasing headquarters)
The products referred to above include:
Paper:
paper which contains recycled paperInk:soybean ink, water-soluble ink, non-toluene ink
Production materials: alternative solvents, recycled solvents, products labeled with environmental mark, reusable/recyclable materials
Sites to which these targets apply are the 32 sites under the supervision of the purchasing headquarters.

Results
We are restricted to manufacturing products based on specifications designated by the client. We use green
purchasing as a way of reducing environmental impact upstream. In FY 2001, the rate of environmentallyconscious products and materials purchased and the rate of general materials purchased improved 5.0%
and 3.8%, respectively.

Legal Suit
There were no environmentally-related legal actions taken
against the DNP Group during the period under review.

Raw Materials
Storage of Hazardous Substances (PCBs)
The DNP Group stores PCBs. Currently 24 sites store 193
tanks containing PCBs. These PCBs were previously insulation
oil used in the electrical condensers. Currently, use of thesubstance is prohibited. To ensure the prevention of leakage
or loss, each site strictly follows laws and ordinances
governing the storage of these PCBs. We conduct an internal
audit for each site every year to check storage conditions.

Ichigaya Plant, Ichigaya Publication

In FY 2001, of the total raw materials purchased (paper, ink
and materials used in production), 15.9% were environmentallyconscious materials. This is 5.0% better than a year earlier.
We created a list of environmentally conscious items forpaper products and put it on the Intranet site of the purchasing
headquarters. In this fashion, this information is communicatedto our sales division. As a result of our efforts, the rate ofenvironmentally conscious paper used, such as A3 coatedpaper, mat coated paper and color coated paper, increased. In
the period under review, the rate of environmentally conscious
paper purchased improved by 6.0% over the previous year.
We made significant progress by switching to soybean oil
ink. Also we fortified our use of non-toluene ink, usedalternatives for solvents and promoted the employment ofrecycled solvents. As a result, the rate of environmentallyconscious ink rose by 12.5%.
In production, the amount of recycled solvent, recycled PS
plates, recycled paper tubes and recycled waste products
increased. The use of environmentally conscious materials here
improved 1.0% from the year before.

General Materials

Ichigaya Sales Division Building: PCB Storage Area

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In FY 2001, of the total general materials purchased, the rateof environmentally conscious products was 9.1%, an
improvement of 3.8% over the previous year.
Along with an increase in the new registration ofenvironmentally conscious products to the materials
procurement system, we offered guidance in the selection ofenvironmentally conscious products through the use of amessage box. As a result, we saw an improvement in the rate ofenvironmentally conscious products purchased, such as
recycled copy paper, recycled copy toner and office supplies.

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Environmental Performance

Downstream Activities – Development and Sale of Environmentally
Conscious ProductsTechnological Development for Environmental Conservation andReducing the Environmental Impact of Our Products

To promote the reduction of environmental impact downstream, we promote the development and salesof environmentally conscious products.
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we work to develop technologies that reduce environmental impact caused by the manufacturing process
and products that have little environmental impact.
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DNP Group Environmental Targets
Increase sales of environmentally conscious products by 10% year-on-year.
Results
We established the Development Guidelines for Environmentally Conscious Products and conducted
development and sales based on the Consideration for the Lifecycle of Products and Services outlined in
the Green Purchasing Principles (revised June 12, 2001) by the Green Purchasing Network.
In FY 2001, we achieved our group targets. Sales of environmentally conscious products was ¥75.7 billion.
This is an increase of 20% over the previous year (¥63.0 billion).

Development Guidelines forEnvironmentally Conscious Products[Reduction of Environmental Pollutants]
Exclusion of ozone depleting substances, heavy
metals and organic chlorine compounds.
Controlling the release of such substances as
greenhouse gases and NOx into the air by using
LCA.
[Example] ■ Products do not contain organic solvents■ Use of raw materials that do not containchlorine■ Use of soybean oil ink in printing■ Use of raw materials that do not containheavy metals such as chrome or lead[Conservation of Resources and Energy]
Control the use of metallic resources and fossil fuels[Recyclability]
Use materials that make products easy torecycle. A design that makes it simple toseparate, disassemble or divide up. A collection
and recycling system easy for customers to use.
[Example] ■ Products with simplified materials[Use of Recycled Materials]
Wide use of materials and parts that werecollected and recycled[Example] ■ Use of 100% recycled paper in printed
material■ Products which use paper as insulationmaterial■ Products using recycled plastic[Example] ■ Light-weight products[Sustainable Procuring Resources]
Promote the use of natural resources[Example] ■ Products that use paper not made from woodpulp
■ Shift from the use of plastic to paper in products[Making Long-Term Use Possible]
Consider easy to repair or replace parts, long
maintenance and repair periods, and expanded
functions[Example] ■ Rewritable card that displays information[Reusability]
Consider the disassembly, washing or refilling ofa portion or parts of a product and establish asystem for the collection and reuse of products
which is easy to use for customers.
[Example] ■ Refill bottles

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the assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

Technological Development to Reduce Environmental
Impact during the Manufacturing Process
To reduce environmental impact during the manufacturing
process, we conduct a wide range of technologicaldevelopment. This includes creating gravure printing processes
and lamination processes that do not require the use of solventsor that use water (curbing the emission of VOCs), various
inspection equipment (controlling waste emission),
improvement of the efficiency of printing machines (energy
conservation) and development of more efficient printing
systems.
We are promoting CTP in offset printing to increase
efficiency of our printing system.
CTP stands for Computer-To-Plate. It eliminates the platemaking film process. The original plate is created on acomputer and a laser is used to directly create a printing
plate. By using CTP, the emissions of waste and development
fluid or fixing chemicals are reduced because there is no needfor the plate-making film. Also it saves on energy as there’s notneed for an exposure device to create the plate-making film.
Furthermore, we developed the DIGI-DEMIA which largely
boosted our efficiency. For multicolor offset printing, it uses
CTP digital data to match colors on the color proof and theprinting machine. By using the data for the original plate
output by the CTP, the DIGI-DEMIA calculates the appropriate
amount of ink and automatically presets the amount. Once theprinting begins, it efficiently adjusts the colors. The device
reduces waste and conserves on energy.

CTP Image
Process Using CTP

Normal Process

DTP* DataDTP Data
Create Filmfor Printing Plate

Create Printing Plate
Create Printing Plate

Printing

Printing*DTP: Desk Top Publishing
Use of a workstation or PC to create illustrations,
input photographs, edit, layout wording and print out
the final product.

Actions to Reduce Environmental Impact of Products[Easy Disposal]
Consider reduction of impact on incinerators andlandfills[Example] ■ Products that can easily be dismantled bymaterial■ Products that use biodegradable plastic

To reduce the environmental impact of products, we phaseout the use of halogen-based substances and VOCs (reductionof environmental pollutants), and promote unification ofmaterials (improved recycling) and reduction of volume.
In FY 2001, we began sales of Flexible Flat Cable CoverMaterials and Ecofit IC Card i-type. They are products which
do not contain organic chlorine compounds.
Flexible flat cable cover materials are used to conserve laborand prevent mistakes in wiring for electronic and computerequipment which have complex inner wiring. This product uses
no halogen-type substances or phosphorus compounds.
Because the main material is a metallic compound, the material
is flame-retardant and easy to process.
The Ecofit IC card i-type is an IC card made from an injection
mold. It is made of ABS resin or other non-polyvinyl resins.
We also produce Pre-armor, a decorative board used as abuilding material. We eliminated VOCs in this product. Pre-armor
uses a proprietary coating technology based on an electronic
beam curing technology. This product does not use any VOCs,
eliminating irritating odors or allergic reactions. The basematerial is paper. Because of this, when it becomes constructionwaste, it can be recycled into particle board.

Flexible Flat Cable Cover Materials

Ecofit IC Card i-Type

Pre-armor

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Environmental Performance

Reducing Environmental Impact–Downstream
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)[Goal of Life Cycle Inventory]
1. Comparison analysis of several products to help selectcontainers or packages
2. Assess benefit of improved product (ex.: compact
containers, results of creating lighter product)
3. Impact analysis of current conditions of products to extract
target values for improvement

Set Targets and Scope of Survey

Analysis

LCA is a method to assess the life cycle of a product,
objectively comparing energy use and emissions such as tothe air. We conduct LCI (life cycle inventory, a LCA method
defined by ISO) at our packaging business. From November
1997, this has aided our development of environmentallyconscious products.
The use of LCA to assess products is not only meaningful
for DNP and its customers. Under the Container and Package
Recycling Law (1996), the government must establish a LCA
method and disclose information (obligation of the state) and acompany must promote development of product using LCA
and information disclosure to consumers (obligation of acompany). From here forward we will continue productdevelopment using LCA as a member consisting of therecycling-oriented society.

Inventory Survey

Impact Assessment
LCA Method Regulated under ISO 14040

Reduction of Environmental PollutantsSpecial Characteristic 1
Light-Weight Bottles
Sterilized bottle-filling system where bottles can be
filled at room temperature. Heat-resistant bottles
are no longer necessary. As the bottles can bemade with thin walls, they are lighter in weight.

Heat-ResistantBottle70

Sterilized
Filling
BottleBy implementing LCI, we can calculate a value for theenvironmental impact of a product from the upstream anddownstream operations, from the cradle to grave.

Comparison of Energy
Consumption

Comparison of Emissions(per 1,000 bottles)(CO2 (kg))

5,000

200

800

150

600

100

400

50

200

0

0

2,000

0
Sterilized System Hot Filling System

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When empty bottles molded into shape aretransported to the filling plants, the truck basicallyis transporting air. With the sterilized bottle-fillingsystem, the efficiency rate of transports can be
improved by transporting the bottle before they
have been molded into shape, i.e. preform. This
reduces both transport cost and energy.
For example, in the case of a 10-t truck, for formed
or molded bottles, only 43,200 units can betransported. But the same truck can carry 280,000
or 6.5 times the amount of preformed bottles.

We revised our specifications for the decorative
sheets we manufacture for used by housing andconstruction material manufacturers in construction
and building supplies. They now use a non-PCVbase film. And they do not use printing ink or coating
which contains VOCs, the chief cause of “sickhouse” ailments as stated by the Ministry of Health,
Labor and Welfare. In addition, we manufacture a
decorative sheet following EB coat specifications.
The special feature of this product is its hardsurface. The product is superior in durability andstands up to dirt.

WS Safmalle

EB Coat Specification HT Floor

IB Films (eliminating organic chlorine compounds)
We manufacture a barrier film for packaging that is
free of organic chlorine compounds, which is one of
the sources of dioxins emissions. They have beenused for food packages that require barriers and forsmall bags for liquid soup, seasoning.

Preform Transport
280,000/haul

IB Film
Formed Bottled
Transport
43,200/haulComparison of Bottle Transport Efficiency(in the case of a 10-t truck)

PET-G Card (phase out of PCVs)
The cards do not fire off chlorine gases whenincinerated. The base material of the card isamorphous copolyester that can be separated into
water and carbon dioxide. This can be used for IC
cards as well.

PET-G IC Cards(NOx, SOx, (g))

3,000

1,000

Special Characteristic 2
Preform Supply

Environmentally Conscious Decorative Sheets(VOC countermeasures, phase out of PCV
compounds)(per 1,000 bottles)(mega joule)

4,000

In FY 2001, we estimate the CO2 emissions stemming from the containers and packages wemanufactured was 402,000 t. DNP Group Eco-Mark products include the S-mail Recycled Paper (70%),
the S-mail Recycled Paper (100%), and the Super S-mail Clear Recycled Paper. S-mail is the size of a
postcard and can carry the same amount of information that can be fit onto an envelope. Private
personal information is printed onto the inner-side of the S-mail and folded closed. Postage is the same
as for sending a postcard. In FY 2001, total sales of the three types was around ¥300.0 million.

Other Environmentally Conscious Products

100[Assessment of an Improved Product Using LCA:
Sterilized Bottle-Filling System “APP-600”]
Previously, PET bottle beverages were filled at hightemperatures as a method of sterilization. We developed thesterilized bottle-filling system. The beverage itself is sterilized
at a high temperature for a short time then cooled. The bottle
and cap are sterilized and kept in a sterilized room. This iswhere the filling takes place. This makes it possible to fillbottles at room temperature. The system is also unique as itallows the bottles to be formed and filled at the same line. The
bottles are delivered in a preform shape, i.e. they are not yet
molded into bottles.
We used the LCI analysis to compare energy consumption
and emissions to the air between the two different systems. As
shown in the graph below, the sterilized bottle-filling systemallows for a greater reduction of energy consumption andemissions to the air.

Unfortunately, we currently only monitor the downstream environmental impact for containers andpackaging. In this area, we are required to recycle them in accordance with the Container and Package
Recycling Law. We do this through the Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association. In FY
2001, we paid the association ¥116.415 million.

Environmentally Conscious Ink(VOC countermeasures)
In general, printing inks were made mainly of
petroleum-based solvents. As an alternative
substance, we promote development and sales ofenvironmentally conscious ink such as soybean ink,
aroma free ink, low VOC ink, and non-toluene ink.

Soybean Oil Ink

Water-Soluble Gravure Ink

Sterilized System Hot Filling System
CO2

SOx

NOx

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Environmental Performance

Conservation of Resources and Energy

Making Long-Term Use Possible

Thin-Layered EC Lamination(light weight packaging material)

Simple Refreshing Products

PE-EC (polyethylene extrusion) is a proprietary
technology. By improving materials and film
manufacturing methods, we are able to laminate with athinner film (as thin as 5 microns), instead of theconventional EC thickness of 13 microns. This leads toa maximum weight reduction of 30% after wrapping.

By simply adhering the thin panel or sheet one canchange the interior of a room. Houses can be used
for a longer period of time as this enables theprevention of noise, foul odors, dust and waste
without the need for construction work.
Thin-Layered EC Lamination

Spouch (reduction of manufacturing energy)
We manufacture beverage pouches to which aspout is attached. The cap on the spout makes it
possible to open and close the container multiple
times. They have greater portability and can be
reduced for the volume after use. As a result of LCI
analysis, it was found that the energy consumption
and emissions into the air at the time of packaging
and manufacturing were minimal. They can be used
for ingredients that require disinfecting as well.

Reusability

Thin Waist Boards Made of
WS Compo

Stand Pouch Refills(contributing to resource recycling system)

SpouchWe improved the mechanism to open and pour fromto develop a new type of stand pouch refill. It serves
reuse of the original bottle. After use, the empty
pouch can be flattened to reduce the volume ofwaste.

Extracting Sustainable Resources
G-Type Cardboard (recycled paper)
The characteristic of this product is that its flutes are
smaller in comparison with conventional cardboard. It
uses a high rate of recycled paper as conventional
cardboard (A-, B-, C-Type cardboard). At the sametime, it is thinner, lighter, flatter and smoother. Since
cardboard is generally made by combining a linerand center core, G-Type cardboard is more durable
than its thickness. In addition, as it is as durable ascoated boards, it can be used to achieve extremely
light-weight products. In this fashion, we promote therecycling of used paper by using this type of
cardboard which contains a high rate of used paper.

Conventional G-Type
Cardboard
CardboardStand Pouch Refills

Use of Recycled Materials
Magazines, Pamphlets and Textbooks Madefrom 100% Recycled Paper
We develop 100% recycled paper jointly with Oji
Paper Co., Ltd. We promote groupwide use of it.

Heat-insulated Paper Cups (HI-Cup)(shift from plastics to paper)
The two layers – the main paper cup and outerpaper sleeve – provide heat insulation. They can becompressed to reduce volume after use and can bemade from recycled paper.

Magazines, Pamphlets and Textbooks Made from 100% Recycled Paper

Recyclability
Decorative Aluminum Sheets for the Interior of a Car: Highly Firm Art-Tech (use of easy to recycle material)
Not possible with conventional materials, the decorative aluminum sheets for car interiors are recyclable. While it can be bent
to adapt to curves is it highly durable.
HI-CUP

We use water-soluble glue to bind books. This
makes it easy to recycle the paper when disposedof. We also do not use staples or other metal
fixtures. Therefore it is very safe and also suitablefor inserts.

Paper Tray (P-DISH)(shift from plastics to paper)
Paper tray is suitable for prepared foods and frozen
foods. This is also microwavable. Patterns can be
printed on the inside and outside of the tray and it ismore esthetically pleasing than plastic tray. It canbe compressed to reduce volume after use.

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Bookbinding (use of easy to recycle materials)(enlarged view)

P-DISH
Pamphlets Bound with Water-Soluble Glue

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Environmental Performance

Measures to Reduce Environmental Impact during Transports
DNP Logistics Co., Ltd. handles the DNP Group’s distribution. We establish targets and promote thereduction of environmental impact stemming from transports.

e-video (use of easy to recycle materials)
We manufacture a video cassette made ofpolyethylene that does not emit dioxins whenincinerated and is easy to recycle. In addition, wedeveloped the “no-metal e-video,” which does notuse any metal parts.

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Targets
Targets by March 2011 from FY 2000 levels
1. Reduce CO2 emissions by 5% (CO2 emission /transport tons kilometer*1)
2. Reduce fuel consumption during transport by 20% (fuel consumption /sales)

e-videoPOP (eco cut out)
(unnecessary to separate and divide parts)*1 Transport tons kilometer = Σ(cargo load x distance traveled)

We manufacture POPs by using cardboard
materials for packing as part of their structure. We
use no plywood or metal plates. Therefore there isno need to disassemble them when thrown away.

Results
In FY 2001, in comparison with FY 2000, CO2 emission per transport tons kilometer was reduced by 17.0%
and fuel consumption during transports per sales fell 6.9%. In addition, CO2 emissions fell by 13.1%.
after assembly

prior to assemblyTransport tons kilometer
Fuel consumption (diesel oil)eco cut out

Sales

FY 2000

FY 2001[million t-km]

53.18

55.65

FY 2010 Targets
—

(1)

[kr]

2,299

1,997

—

(2)

[100 million yen]

27.60

25.74

—

(3)

[t]

6,069

5,272 (-13.1%)—(4) = (2) x 2.64*2

Environmentally Conscious Calendars(unnecessary to separate and divide parts)

CO2 emissions

CO2 emission per transport tons kilometer [t-CO2/million t-km]

114

95 (-17.0%)

108(4)/(1)

We manufacture calendars made from recycled
paper and printed with ink with lower environmental
impact. We use no metal or plastic parts.

Fuel consumption during transport per sales [kr/100 million yen]

83.3

77.6 (-6.9%)

66.6(2)/(3)*2 CO2 coefficient for diesel oil(enlarged view)Environmentally Conscious Calendars

Easy Disposal
Bag in Box (BIB)/Bag in Carton (BIC)(easy to disassemble)
These containers are made by attaching two layers
together: a plastic inner bag and a paper outer box.
They can be folded separately before and after use,saving greatly on storage space. In addition, they
can be easily separated after use for recycling.

BIB

Stretch Labels (easy to disassemble)
These labels are not glued to the bottles, therefore itis easy to peel them off after use. They can beseparated by weight when used for PET bottles.
Compared with other labels, Stretch Labels are
more energy- and cost-efficient, and easier todesign.

DNP Logistics Co., Ltd.
Our distribution company maintains 200 trucks and its
operations are centered in the Tokyo metropolitan area. FY
1999 was the first year we participated in the “Eco-Up OfficePlan in Tokyo.” We implemented environmental activities suchas measures to stop idling.
In FY 2001, we used the areas of Sayama and Yokohama as
our model. We introduced 36 trucks with digital tachometers to
improve our transports as well as to stop idling. As a result, inthese two areas, fuel consumption was reduced by 35 kr andCO2 emissions were reduced by 93 t. The reduction rate was
8.4%. As a result of prohibiting idling through the company,
and also improving the efficiency of transports for large-scale
trucks, we were able to reduce both our CO2 emission pertransport and fuel consumption during transport per sales.
From here forward, not only do we plan to improve theconditions of our transports but from April 2002, to further
promote the reduction of environmental impact, we plan tobegin test runs at our Akabane site of low-sulfur diesel oil (1/10
of sulfur contained in regular oil) vehicles, such as city buses.

Fuel Reduction through Improved
Transports
FY 2000
FY 2001
Distance traveled[1,000 km](Sayama)
1,050.9
979.8 (1)(Yokohama)
955.3
917.1 (2)Fuel consumption [kr](Sayama)
225.3
190.2 (3)
(Yokohama)
219.8
195.6 (4)Fuel efficiency [km/r](Sayama)
4.66 (5) 5.15
(Yokohama)
4.35 (6) 4.69
Fuel consumption basedon FY 2000 fuel efficiency[kr](Sayama)
210.0 (7)(1)/(5)(Yokohama)211.0 (8)(2)/(6)
Reduction in fuelconsumption [kr](Sayama)
19.8(7) – (3)
(Yokohama)
15.4(8) – (4)Reduction in fuel [kr]Total
35.2 (9)Reduction in CO2 [t]93.0(9) x 2.64
Rate of reduction
in fuel [%]8.4 (9)/{(7)+(8)} x 100

Stretch Labels
Eco-Up Office Plan

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Low-Sulfur Diesel Oil

Registration

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Environmental Communication

Disclosure of Environmental Information
Since 1998 we have released our annual “Environmental Report” to keep external stakeholders informedof our environmental efforts and achievements. Since 2000 we have also been providing services to help
our customers with the production and release of their own environmental reports and information.
Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

Release of DNP Group Environmental Information[Release of Our “Environmental Report”]
First produced in 1998, this year’s Environmental Report marks
the 4th to be released. The contents of the report were determinedfollowing mutual discussions between the Environmental & Product
Liability Department, the Press and Public Relations Department
and the Planning Section, which each made efforts to ensure
thorough coverage of important issues.
The 2002 edition is to be released in both Japanese (10,000
copies) and English (2,000 copies).

1998 edition

2000 edition[Significance of the Cover]Environmental Communication
Disclosure of Environmental Information . . . . . . 47
Relationship with Local Community . . . . . . . . . . 49

The fundamental building blocks for writing, printing andcommunications are the characters. In view of this, we chose forthe cover of our report “Tompa” characters this year too. They are
hieroglyphic characters 1,300 of which can still be found in China
today. We had Katsumi Asaba, a leading art director, selectcharacters with an environmental theme for the covers of our 2001
and 2002 reports.
The character so chosen for our 2001 report means “TheResonance of Sky and Earth,” while that chosen for 2002 means,“accelerating greenificaiton.”

2001 edition[Results from the 2001 Survey]
We received a total of 17 responses from our readers. Here area few of the more noteworthy points brought to our attention:• There were surprisingly few sites that acquired ISO 14001.
• It was difficult to tell at a glance the degree to which thetargets had been achieved.
• I was a little dissatisfied with the fact that there were more
relative than absolute values given to indicate the benefits ofenvironmental conservation.
We will continue our efforts to improve our reports taking into
account these and other opinions of our readers.

Our average score in the 2001 survey was 4.3 points(perfect score: 5 points).
[Evaluation of Our Environmental Management]
In the 5th Environmental Management Survey performed by the
Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. in Autumn 2001, the DNP Group was
ranked 15th, up from 31st in last year’s survey. Third party
evaluations on our achievements give us a driving force ofenvironmental causes and broaden our scope of activities.
Prompted by the evaluation of our efforts described under theheading “Summary of efforts-DNP” in the survey, the DNP Groupwill focus on strengthening its efforts to improve its reputation inmatters concerning global warming, resource recycling and risk.

[New Methods to Improve Reliability of Our Report]
As mentioned in the Reporting Policy section, as of the 2002
report, we have implemented new methods to improve the reliabilityof our reports using the Kensyou Meidai method. This page has also
been subject to these methods as indicated by the above mark.

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Environmental Communication

Relationship with Local Community
The DNP Group promotes community involvement such as environmental volunteer activities by our
employees as well as activities within the Group.

Environmental Communications Business[Environmental Report Support Services]
Starting in 2000, we began to provide environmental report
production assistance services. The aim of the new services is theprovision of high quality report production services. This weachieved by joining hands with Shin Nihon & Co. and theEnvironmental Management Center Co., Ltd. both professionals in
the field of environmental issues and risk management. As aresult, in FY 2001 we handled environmental reports for a large
number of companies, some of which were awarded the“Environmental Report Awards” and the “Green ReportingAward.”We have production sites nationwide. As a member of the community, we endeavor to maintain open
lines of communication with the local community through volunteer activities including cleanup programs.
Unfortunately, at times, we receive complaints about noise and foul odors from the surrounding area. We
do our best to methodically determine the cause of the problem and not only work to resolve the crisis but
also to ensure that it does not happen again.
In addition, some employees of the Group participate in volunteer activities outside the company.

Major Environmental Volunteer Activities
TOKYO GAS Co., Ltd.

[The Environmental Communications Workshop“Kurumaza”]
We held a round table meeting of the Environmental
Communications Workshop “Kurumaza” each month from August
2001, through to March 2002, a total of 8 meetings. Co-sponsoredby DNP, Shin Nihon & Co. and the Environmental Management
Center Co., Ltd. the intention of the workshop is to provide avenue to allow the environmental managers of each business to
exchange opinions in a free atmosphere. Instead of the usual“seminar format,” the workshop meetings consist of free
discussions, and focus on urgent issues and issues that cannot
be resolved easily within a single company. Some 20 companies
participated in the discussions. In the future we will continue tohold workshop to address a variety of contemporary subjects.

NEC Corporation

Topics Discussed by Kurumaza Workshop[Tohoku Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.][Izumizaki Plant, Dai Nippon Printing TechnopackCo., Ltd.]

Neighborhood path cleanup (every Monday)[Kawaguchi Plant, Dai Nippon Offset Co., Ltd.][Warabi Plant, Business Form Operations]Cleanup of roads nearby residential areas (daily)[Sayama Plant, Dai Nippon Printing TechnopackCo., Ltd.]

Beautification and cleanup of neighboring roads(once to twice a month)[Dai Nippon Printing Fine Electronics Co., Ltd. andKuki Plant, DAI NIPPON PRINTING PRECISION
DEVICE CO., LTD.]

Participated in a cleanup campaign for areas around theplants and roads to the Kami-Fukuoka station (May 1)
Cleanup of roads to the north and west of the plant (daily)[Akabane Plant, Commercial Printing Operations][Tokai Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.]

Cleanup of public roads around the plant (daily)

August 2001

Environment and Business Performance
Evaluation Systems
September 2001

Disclosure of Company Environmental
Information to the General Public
October 2001

Japanese Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Guideline Concerning
Independent Review
November 2001

Exchange of Views with the Ministry ofEnvironment Concerning Various Guidelines
December 2001

[Holding of “Environmental Report Production Seminars”]

Production of English Environmental Reports

Since January 2000, we have been holding annual seminars togive our clients practical advice on how to put together anenvironmental report. In FY 2001 the seminar was held on
December 25 in Tokyo, and was attended by 100 persons from90 different companies.

Environmental reports overseas
Production of English environmental reports
January 2002

Participated in cleanup of the area around the Tsuruma park (Jun. 2)
Participated in a cleanup program of “Clean Campaign
in Nagoya 2001” (Oct. 31)
Pulling of weeds on banks of the Bouga river (Jun. 26)[Mihara Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Precision
Device Co., Ltd.][Shikoku Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.]

Collection of rubbish on banks of the Nuta river (Jun.)

Using the Internet for Environmental
Communication
The Possibilities of Broadband Contents andEnvironmental Data Disclosure[Fukuoka Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.]

Cleanup of sidewalk around the plant (daily)

March 2002

[Tokyo Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Kenzai Co., Ltd.][Warabi Plant, Business Form Operations]

Participated in the 26th Miyoshi ekiden (relay marathon) (Feb. 3)[Ichigaya Plant, Ichigaya Publication Printing
Operations]

Accepted plant study tour by elementary and juniorhigh school students (37 tours: 994 persons in total)[DNP Logistics Co., Ltd.][Plants in the Akabane district]

Co-sponsored “Akabane Fools’ Festival” (Apr. 26)[Tokyo Plant, The Inctec Inc.]

Participated in Midori-ku Fire Prevention Drill. Won thebest small pump operator prize (Jun. 4)[Kyoto Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack
Kansai Co., Ltd.]

Participated in beautification activities sponsored by
the Industrial Council, aimed at beautifying the Omuro
and Tenjin rivers (Oct. 16)[Okayama Plant, I.M.S. Dai Nippon Co., Ltd.][Mihara Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Precision
Device Co., Ltd.][Chikugo Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.]

Mitsu-cho Summer Festival (Nov.17)

Environmental Reports from the Perspectiveof Risk Communication
Example of Disclosure of Negative NewsRegarding Environmental Report Awards
History and current state of the awards system
The awards system from the perspective of the
producer48

Cleanup of the area around the plant (3rd Friday each month)[Tanabe Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack
Kansai Co., Ltd.][Nara Plant, Business Form Operations]February 2002

SeminarsParticipated in a cleanup program for the area aroundthe plant as a member of the Izumi Industrial Park
Group (jointly held with Izumizaki village) (Oct. 12)

Pulling of weeds around the plant (monthly)

Cleanup of the area around the plant (twice monthly)

Communication with the Local Community
Company volunteer fire brigade participated in Warabicity general fire prevention drill (Aug. 26)

Guidance at crosswalks during traffic safety week
(Spring and Fall)

Participated in “Yassa Festival” (Jul. 4)
Volunteer fire brigade helped extinguish fire inneighborhood fire (Mar. 27)

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Activities of the Kuki Plant Young Drivers’ ClubThe Kuki Plant Young Drivers’ Club was established on
September 21, 1989 by young (i.e., those their 10’s or 20’s)
employees of the Kuki Plant who commute to work by private carwith the aim of improving traffic safety awareness in young drivers
and prevention of traffic accidents.

Naoto Shiina
Chairman of the Young
Drivers’ Club
Employee of F.D.P. Dai
Nippon Co., Ltd.

[Activities]• Research of safe driving practices• Participation in various traffic safety movements• Once each year since 1991, the Club pulls weeds from thefootpaths near the company and picks up rubbish from streets
and footpaths as part of its community volunteer service to help
maintain a safe and pleasant traffic environment.

[Number of Members] 120 persons
The aims of the Young Drivers’ Club are improvement of traffic
safety awareness and prevention of traffic accidents. One of theactivities performed by the group in an effort to achieve such aims
is “community volunteer services to help maintain a safe andpleasant traffic environment,” which also involve the removal of
dangerous obstacles, such as cans, from roads. Although theroad cleaning activities are held only once a year, they help instill
an awareness of the importance of maintaining a safe andpleasant traffic environment, and are performed by some 300
volunteers each year. The activities give participants a sense ofachievement for having made a contribution, albeit a small one, tothe local community, while also providing them with anopportunity to communicate in the open air with other employeeswith whom one would seldom otherwise have a chance to meet.

Road Cleanup

Activities of Forestry Supporters [“Hama-nakama Circle”][Activities]• Forestry work such as tree planting, weeding, pruning, shaping,tree thinning, etc.
The forestry supporters group, which consists of men andwomen both young and young at heart from a wide variety ofbackgrounds, meets about 20 times a year at the man-madeforest at Hinohara village to perform such activities as tree
thinning, pruning and weeding.
Although some 2/3 of Japan is covered with forests, of which
1/3 are man-made, the nation’s timber self-sufficiency rate is lessthan 20%. This situation has been brought about by the large
increase in imported timber, which served to deflate overall timber
prices, thereby making local timber unable to compete. If you lookclosely at even some of the country’s mountains, you can see how
sunlight is unable to reach the ground due to the thickness of thetrees, which in turn is leading to land slips due to the lack ofundergrowth. Once planted, man-made forests need continualcare, and if such care is neglected, the mountain itself will fall intoruin and lose its original environmental function.
I have been in the group for seven years now, and consider
looking after forests as a kind of recreation. Forestry work, ofcourse, involves a lot of hard labor, and it is sometimes difficult to
get up early on your day off to climb the steep mountain to thework site, but the feeling of having the clean mountain air go
through your entire body is wonderful, which makes the kind of
tiredness you get from working in an office during the weekday
disappear. Just about anyone can do forestry work, as long as
you observe the safety rules and work at a steady pace. In the
future, we hope that more city people receiving clean air andwater from forests will participate in forestry work.

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Osamu Ichikawa
Export Management Manager
Mr. Ichikawa participated in the
Hama-nakama Circle since1995. The Group operates insupport of the forestry industry
and serves to join city dwellers
with forestry professionals. He
has been working as avolunteer to maintain the manmade forest at Hinohara, Nishi
Tama-gun, Tokyo.

Forestry Workers on the Job

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Activities by Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Internal Environmental Auditing
Each site carries out an “Eco-Audit” based on the designated standards and procedures in accordancewith the Eco-Report System so that they may confirm that the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) practices
are being carried out properly.
Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

Targets
To have Eco-Audits carried out at each site.

[What is Eco-Audit?]
An Eco-Audit is an internal environmental audit of a company’s
operations as performed by a company-certified “Eco-Auditor” inaccordance with prescribed auditing standards and procedures.
Eco-Audits are performed by an auditing team headed by achief auditor and one or two eco-auditors selected by a chief
auditor.

[State of Internal Environmental Audits (Eco-Audit)]
We performed Eco-Audits at all sites in FY 2001.
The resultant reports contained 93 instances of the“Requires improvement” rating being given and 246 instancesof “Consider improvement or examination.”
There were also instances which constituted legal
infringement such as failure to register a special facility or
failure to notify a waste product storage area.
Furthermore, sites which have received “Requires
improvement” or “Consider improvement or examination”
evaluations are required to submit a remedial action response
sheet so that we may confirm that the problems pointed out
have been addressed properly.

Eco-Audit
Auditing Environmental Facilities

Cautionary Notes Used in Eco-Audit Reports andRequests for Improvement
Level of Caution
Remedial Response Required“Requires improvement” Submission of remedial response sheet(execution or planning of remedy)“Consider improvement Submission of remedial response sheet
or examination”(results of consideration or examinationof problem; remedial plan)[Eco-Auditor Training Session and Eco-Auditor Qualifications]
Eco-Auditor training sessions are training seminars fordeveloping Eco-Auditors. The seminars are conducted using
original teaching materials, and include lectures covering items 1)to 8), which are requirements of the Eco-Report System:
1) Purpose of audit, 2) Scope of audit, 3) Structure of auditing
team, 4) Flow of audit, 5) Notes when performing audits, 6) Whatto look for when performing on-site audits, 7) Check list
concerning requirements of 12 environmental laws, 8) Operation
audit check list
Auditors who complete the Eco-Auditor training course receive
an Eco-Auditor’s qualification.

2001 Eco-Audit Performance
Number of sites being audited
Number of persons in charge of site being audited attended
Cumulative auditor number
Cumulative auditing hours
Number of qualified Eco-Auditors[Steps in Eco-Audit]
The Environmental Committee of the DNP Group considers
Eco-Audits to be an important monitoring operation of the
Eco-Report System, and carry out such audits according to
the following system:

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329
142
262
92

Eco-Audit
Auditing Documents

Instances of “Requires improvement”
Caution Being Given in Eco-Audit Report(instances)

180

Item

Person in Charge

Notes

Eco-Auditing annual execution plan

Environment & Product Liability Department

Mentioned in the eco-report

Notification of Eco-Audit for each site

Chief auditor

Notification to site being audited

120

60

Execution of Eco-Audit

Auditing teamParticipation by person in charge of site being audited

Report of results of Eco-Audit

Chief auditor

Approval by person in charge of site being audited

Request of remedial action response sheet

Chief auditor

Person in charge of site being audited

Person in charge of site being audited

Approval by environmental committee chairman ofoperations group being audited

0

Submission of remedial action response sheet

Receipt of remedial action response sheet

52

Environment & Product Liability Department

Approval by environmental committee chairman of the DNP Group

1999

2000

2001

Air

6

3

1

Water

17

11

12

Noise

9

8

6

Vibration

9

13

5

Odor

0

1

1
62

Waste

108

86

Energy621Pollution prevention
organization

1

5

4

Dioxin

0

0

1

(FY)

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Activities by Site
Izumizaki Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack (printing for flexible packaging)Tel: +81-248-53-5500
7 Industrial Park, Izumizaki, Nishishirakawa, Fukushima
Established: November 1996

Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Capital investment
0000347,270000000347,270

Cost
500
4,897
500
0
51,43800212,144
1,419
4,625
0
275,523

4,931

Facility
Incinerator
No.1 Freezer

Actual (Max)
0.27
less than orequal to 0.01
less than orequal to 0.01
0.041
less than orequal to 0.003
less than orequal to 0.003
122
101
94
54.8
0.0000047

Regulated
3.04
0.54

Actual (Max)1928
12less than orequal to 0.5

Actual (Ave)
14.3
18.6
5.4
less than orequal to 0.5

Regulated
20
40
40
1

2
less than orequal to 0.01
less than orequal to 0.5
0.04
0.15
less than orequal to 0.01

0.8
—

10
0.2

less than orequal to 0.5
—
—
—

1

No.2 Freezer
Incinerator
No.1 Freezer
No.2 Freezer
NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Incinerator
No.1 Freezer
No.2 Freezer
Hydrogen chloride [mg/Nm3] Incinerator
Dioxins [ng-TEQ/Nm3]
Incinerator

0.54
0.1
0.05
0.05
200
130
130
100
3

Water
Substance
BOD [mg/r]
COD [mg/r]
Suspended matters [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(mineral oil) [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(vegetable oil) [mg/r]
Hexavalent chromium [mg/r]
Phenol [mg/r]
Copper [mg/r]
Steel [mg/r]
Chrome [mg/r]2
102

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals
Substance

Air
Hexavalent chromium compounds
0
Copper salts (water-soluble)
0
Toluene590
Dioxins [mg-TEQ]
0.00070

Release
Water
0
0
0
0

Soil
0
0
0
0

(t /year)Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
0.021
0
0.17
0
610
0
7.1

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Unit: ¥1,000

Air

Dust [g/Nm3]

Sadao Yamaguchi
Izumizaki Plant Manager
Senior Managing Director

Our site is located within an industrial park in thesouth of Fukushima, and is surrounded by lush
vegetation. The site was established as the production
base for flexible packaging in autumn 1996. The
packaging materials we make have to be reliable andsafe as many are used as containers for medical andfood products. We also perform operations to show the
local community our commitment to the environment, sothat we may be viewed as a “safety-oriented plant.”
Since the establishment of our site, we have installeda great deal of environmental-impact reducing facilities,
including a heat recovering incinerator, a closed printing
plate wastewater treatment facility, and a flue gas odor
removing apparatus. In FY 2001 we installed a newsolvent gas recovery and refining apparatus. The
apparatus allows us to both reduce environmental
impact and improve efficiency by recovering ethyl
acetate gas emitted by the laminator and distilling andrefining it (annual recycling amount: 1,270 kr).
Our plant is a designated class-1 management plantin view of energy such as electricity, heat, etc., and has
developed appropriate management and inspection
procedures, as well as active improvement operations.
We achieved our target of energy consumption per
production thanks to our ball washing machine, which
was implemented in order to improve the heat exchange
efficiency of our freezers, and various other energy
conservation activities.
In FY 2002 we hope to limit our waste emission per
production, which have been on the rise, achieve our
PRTR toluene reduction targets, as well as rejuvenate
the activities of the “Plant Environmental Committee” inan effort to develop more thorough energy conservation
strategies.

Industrial Waste
Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual0.343
15,700
6.5
40.6
26.0

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.267
11,300
8.2
31.1
20.2

Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Energy consumption per production(kr/100 million yen)

Actual
46,00017,300137(year)
Voluntary Target
41,60016,900166

Unit: ¥1,000

Capital investment
0
0
0
0
7,309
62,0500000069,359Cost
15,32848,4280021,685
163,572
0112,332
2,121
1,056
0
364,52233,300Air
SubstanceSOx [Nm3/h]

Dust [g/Nm3]

NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Facility
Actual (Max)No. 1 Vacuum water heater less than 0.01
No. 2 Vacuum water heater less than 0.01
A-Hot/cold water producer
less than 0.01
B-Hot/cold water producer
less than 0.01
No. 1 Hot/cold water producer less than 0.001
No. 2 Hot/cold water producer
0.02
No. 5 Hot/cold water producer less than 0.001
Waste heat boiler
0.27(cogeneration)
No. 1 Vacuum water heater
0.002
No. 2 Vacuum water heater
0.002
A-Hot/cold water producer
0.002
B-Hot/cold water producer
0.003
No. 1 Hot/cold water producer
0.003
No. 2 Hot/cold water producer
0.005
No. 5 Hot/cold water producer
0.004
Waste heat boiler
0.002(cogeneration)
No. 1 Vacuum water heater80
No. 2 Vacuum water heater70
A-Hot/cold water producer
30
B-Hot/cold water producer
39
No. 1 Hot/cold water producer
35
No. 2 Hot/cold water producer
31
No. 5 Hot/cold water producer
34
Waste heat boiler
6.6(cogeneration)

Regulated
7.31
7.27
15.23
15.44
7.72
7.53
7.22
23.54
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150

Substance
BOD [mg/r]
COD [mg/r]
Suspended matters [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(mineral oil) [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(vegetable oil) [mg/r]
Iodine consumption [mg/r]

Actual (Max)
100.0
74.2
189.0

Actual (Ave)
10.2
16.0
10.1

Regulated
600
—
600

4.9

1.6

5

5.0
14.2

1.8
2.5

30
220

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals
1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane

Air
2.01

Release
Water
0

Soil
0

Hirotsugu Yamane
Kuki Plant Manager

Our site is located in the Kiyoku Industrial Park, Kuki,
Saitama. The plant has facilities for offset printing, offset
rotary printing, letterpress rotary printing, saddle-stitch
bookbinding and perfect book binding, and mainly
performs integrated production of weekly and monthly
periodicals. Since the establishment of the plant wehave regularly upgraded our facilities, such that it now
boasts the nation’s largest amount of printing equipment
under one roof. The plant prints a wide variety of
periodicals on a daily basis.
Our efforts towards reduction of environmental impact
include efficient use of energy, reduction of industrial
waste, which are carried out as in-house projects byeach production division or in cooperation with otheraffiliated companies within the industrial park. We havealso installed a cogeneration system to ensure efficiency
in energy use and have achieved zero emissions byrecycling industrial waste into new resources.
In the future, we intend to reduce energy
consumption and CO2 emissions by putting into practice
our anti-global warming plan, reduce waste emissions
through our waste product source reduction program,as well as continue our commitment to zero emissions.
In respect of our environmental conservation activities,
we are making efforts to improve the passing rate for ourvoluntary standards, which are even stricter than thosesubject to regulatory compliance, so that we achieve a
100% pass rate.

Industrial Waste

Water

Substance

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Tel: +81-480-21-7200

Established: September 1983

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Environmental Conservation Cost

SubstanceSOx [Nm3/h]

Kuki Plant, Ichigaya Operations (publications printing)/1-5 Kiyoku, Kuki, Saitama(t /year)Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
0

Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual
0.145
4,722
0.0
10.9
99.7

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.131
4,416
0.0
10.1
99.6

Actual
45,084
27,124
127.6(year)
Voluntary Target
11,363
26,777
88.89

211.2

131.12

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Converted to crude oil per production(kr/100 million yen)
CO2 emissions per production(t-CO2/100 million yen)55

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Kami-Fukuoka Plant, Semiconductor Components Operations (manufacturing of electronic
precision parts)/2-2-1 Fukuoka, Kami Fukuoka, Saitama
Tel: +81-49-262-3111

Tokyo Plant, Dai Nippon Ellio Co., Ltd. (printing and processing of metal sheets)
4013 Nakatsu, Aikawa, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa
Tel: +81-46-285-1311

Established: November 1959

Established: July 1962

[Review of Environmental Affairs Manager]

Environmental Conservation Cost
Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Capital investment
0
2,117
0
0
0
930
0
0
0
0
0
3,047

Cost
172,523
216,895
284
0
102
49,547
0281,425
4,693
4,422
0
729,892

50,540Air
Substance
Dust [g/Nm3]

NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Facility
No. K-1–K-11 Boiler
No. K-21–K-25 Boiler
No. 5 Boiler
No. 6 Boiler
Dryer
Gas turbine
F-block vacuumtype freezer
L3-block vacuumtype freezer R1
L3-block vacuumtype freezer R2
No. 5 Boiler
No. 6 Boiler
Dryer
Gas turbine

Actual (Max)less than 0.003
less than 0.003
less than 0.003
less than 0.003
less than 0.004
less than 0.003
32

Regulate
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.05
150

40

150

44

150

58
56
15
53

150
150
180
70

Water
Substance
BOD [mg/r]
Suspended matters [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(mineral oil) [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(vegetable oil) [mg/r]
Nitrogen [mg/r]
Hexavalent chromium [mg/r]
Copper [mg/r]
Steel [mg/r]
Chrome [mg/r]

Actual (Max)67
86

Actual (Ave)
24.3
17.5

Regulated
600
600

1.2

1.0

5

2.4
36
0.05
0.76
1.1
0.11

1.9
14.2
0.05
0.22
0.79
0.10

30
240
0.5
3
10
2

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals
Substance
Copper salts (water-soluble)
Nickel compounds
Chrome and trivalent chromium
compounds

Air
0
0
0

Release
Water
0
0
0

Soil
0
0
0

(t /year)Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
120
0
98
0
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Hiroo Nakai
2nd Production Division Manager

Our site is located in southwest Saitama. To the northof the plant lies the Shingashi river, which joins the city
center with Kawagoe, once known as little Edo.
Since the establishment of our plant, we have applied
printing and derivative technologies to produce superfine processed products such as photomask and leadframes, which play a significant role in the informationoriented society.
We have been promoting environmental efforts mainly
through the Eco-Plan Promotion Committee, which wasestablished in 1993 (currently the Environmental
Committee), and have been promoting activities thatserve to reduce waste products and reduce costs
through efficient use of energy.
Our efforts to reduce industrial waste mainly concern
the reduction of etching waste solution and wastewatersludge. In FY 2001, we took steps to recycle and reduce
waste etching solution by separating iron and copper
components.
We have also implemented a number of energy
conservation measures, including loss reduction throughcareful operation management, operation ofcogeneration systems, replacement of large boilers withsmaller through-flow versions, reduction in unloaded
loss of special high voltage transformers.
As a new effort for this year, we intend to aim torealize a recycling-oriented society and go back to thedrawing board in search of themes for the reduction ofwaste products and energy conservation activities,
based on the concept that environmental management
activities should take into account both global and local
perspectives, and help realize “zero emissions” and“zero energy loss” though participation by each andevery staff member.

Industrial Waste
Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual
0.260
1,047
3.97
54.7
85.7

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.401
1,500
5.00
61.2
80.0

Actual57,11936,18093.6(year)
Voluntary Target
61,50039,204
99.3

147.8

155.8

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Converted to crude oil per production(kr/100 million yen)
CO2 emissions per production(t-CO2/100 million yen)

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Environmental Conservation Cost

Unit: ¥1,000

Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Unit: ¥1,000

Capital investment
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Cost
680
2,100
0
0
7,190
680
0
3,257
1,954
982
0
16,843

10,884Air
Substance
Dust [g/Nm3]

NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Formaldehyde[capacity rate: ppm]

Facility
1 LB. Furnace
1 LA. Furnace
2 LB. Furnace
2 LA. Furnace
1 LB. Furnace
1 LA. Furnace
2 LB. Furnace
2 LA. Furnace
1 LB. Furnace
1 LA. Furnace
2 LB. Furnace
2 LA. Furnace

Actual (Max)
0.037
0.029
0.017
0.022
18
35
35
100
2.3
0.5
3.9
2.2

Regulated
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
230
230
230
230
5
5
5
5

Actual (Max)
80
30
30

Actual (Ave)
24.1
11.3
10.4

Regulated
300
300
300

1.3

1.0

5

13
4.8
0.170
0.280
0.320
0.200

6.7
2.4
0.09
0.07
0.07
0.10

30
220
0.5
1
3
2

Water
Substance
BOD [mg/r]
COD [mg/r]
Suspended matters [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(mineral oil) [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(vegetable oil) [mg/r]
Iodine consumption [mg/r]
Hexavalent chromium [mg/r]
Zinc [mg/r]
Steel [mg/r]
Chrome [mg/r]

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals
Substance
Ethylbenzene
XyleneTolueneBis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Air
0.42
0.81
0.33
0.70

Release
Water
0
0
0
0

Soil
0
0
0
0

(t/year)
Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Yasuhiro Ishii
Tokyo Plant Manager
Managing Directorr

Our site is located within the Nairiku Industrial Park in
the central region of Kanagawa near the Sagami and the
Nakatsu rivers, which run from the Tanzawa mountains.
The company was established in 1962 as a steel-plate
printing firm. In its 40-year history, the company has been
helping customers reduce costs in such fields as homeelectronics, building materials and vehicle interiors.
As a member of the DNP Group, we haveparticipated in the “Eco-Report System,” established an
Environmental Committee, reduced industrial waste,
improved energy efficiency, promoted the change
towards and expansion of non-chlorinated plastic
products. We are currently upgrading our systems in
preparation for implementation of ISO 14001 in FY 2002.
By industrial waste reduction, we achieved ourtargets for waste emission per production, landfill use
rate, and recycling rate. In FY 2001, we separated andrecovered waste plastic and managed to achieve asubstantial reduction in volume and treatment costs byturning them into a valuable commodity. We were alsoable to recycle wood chips (used as a packing material)
into a new raw material. In future, we hope to make aplantwide effort to improve yields for reducing the waste
products produced.
We have yet to achieve our targets for energy
conservation. Although we achieved some successfollowing the installation of a new boiler, we are still
considering options for improving the efficiency of ourdrying furnace. We have already cleared the government
regulations for air and water quality, and haveestablished voluntary standards, which we are currently
attempting to attain. We are also making an effort tocomply with the regulations of environmental laws andaim to minimize disturbances to local residents.

Industrial Waste
Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual
0.044
185
2.7
11.0
95.5

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.048
178
3
10.3
92.8

Actual
8,450
4,330
105.3

(year)
Voluntary Target
7,950
4,110
104.2

205.3

203.2

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Converted to crude oil per production(kr/100 million yen)
CO2 emissions per production(t-CO2/100 million yen)57

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Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Yokohama Co., Ltd. (manufacturing of paper products)
3500 Ikonobecho, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Tel: +81-45-933-1111

Chikugo Plant, Kyushu Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (manufacturing of packaging)Tel: +81-942-53-3711
200 Nomachi, Chikugo, Fukuoka

Established: September 1967

Established: April 1976

[Review of Environmental Affairs Manager]

Environmental Conservation Cost
Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Capital investment
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19,8950019,895

Cost
2,000
27,2150034,31600141,746
2,935
1,440
0
209,652

4,320

Air
Substance
Dust [g/Nm3]

NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Facility
Actual (Max)Incinerator
0.003
No.1 Boiler
0.002
No.2 Boiler
0.001
No.1 Water cooler-heater
0.002
No.2 Water cooler-heater
0.002
No.3 Water cooler-heater
0.001
Incinerator
89
No.1 Boiler
63
No.2 Boiler
35
No.1 Water cooler-heater
64
No.2 Water cooler-heater
46
No.3 Water cooler-heater
36
Incinerator
22

Regulated
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
150
150
150
150
150
150
57

10
0.000098

50
80

Actual (Ave)
9.6——

Regulated
30
220
0.5

Sulfur oxide concentration[ppm]
Hydrogen chloride [mg/Nm3] Incinerator
Dioxins [ng-TEQ/Nm3]
Incinerator

Water
Substancen-hexane extracts [mg/r]
Iodine consumption [mg/r]
Phenol [mg/r]

Actual (Max)
28.0
101
0.18

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals
Substance
TolueneDi-n-butyl phthalate
Dioxins [mg-TEQ]

Air
3.1
0
0.011

Release
Water
0
0
0

Soil
0
0
0

(t/year)
Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
87
0
0
0
380

Takehisa Nakamura
Plant Manager
Director

Our site is an integrated cardboard container plant.
We make everything from exterior packages for foodproducts, confectionary, toiletries and medical products
to HACCP*-compatible cartons for liquids such as milk
and alcoholic drinks.
Recent years have seen increased customer demandfor environmentally conscious packaging that takes into
account conservation of resources and ease of disposal,
to which we have responded by upgrading ourplanning, design and manufacturing capabilities.
This year we have acquired ISO 9001 and HACCP
certification, improved our product quality, safety andsanitation management, as well as established various
programs, including the energy conservation promotion
project, the industrial waste reduction project, the yield
improvement project as well as promoted a zero
emissions environmental project that aims to reduce all
waste products, pollutant emissions and energy losses
to zero.
As a result of such efforts, we managed to clear mostof our targets for industrial waste emission per
production and energy consumption per production,etc. The Rate of unusable materials generated, however,increased over the period due to the increase inproducts requiring advanced processing methods. In
the future, we hope to reduce the generation rate ofunusable materials by making a review of the production
process and materials.
* HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
A system for ensuring the food safety by performing hazard
analysis, identification, establishing critical limits, monitoringprocedures, and record-keeping and documentation for every
step of food production from harvest to consumption.

Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual0.558
27,700
1.16
29.4
81.2

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.588
28,800
1.50
27.6
80.3

Actual35,10013,800155(year)
Voluntary Target
36,00014,600161

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Energy consumption per production(kr/100 million yen)Content1) Prevention of air pollution
2) Prevention of water pollution3) Noise prevention4) Vibration prevention5) Odor prevention
6) Prevention of global warming
7) Prevention of ozone layer depletion
8) Reduction, recycling, disposal of waste9) Environmental management activities
10) Afforestation, beautification, cleaning11) Other
Total: Environmental conservation cost
Economic benefit related to environmental
conservation activities
1) Gain on sale of recyclable materials

Unit: ¥1,000

Capital investment
0
0
0
0
0
3,710
0
6,400
0
0
0
10,110

Cost
1,377
528
442
0
0
38,784
098,916
4,635
2,040
0
146,722

9,228

Air
SubstanceSOx [Nm3/h]

Dust [g/Nm3]

NOx [capacity rate: ppm]

Facility
Actual (Max)No. 1 Boiler
0.56
No. 2 Boiler
1.09
Incinerator
0.032
Hot/cold water producer
0.2
No. 1 Power generator
0.21
No. 2 Power generator
0.4
No. 1 Boiler
0.0046
No. 2 Boiler
0.0038
Incinerator
0.0021
Hot/cold water producer
0.0049No. 1 Power generator
0.027
No. 2 Power generator
0.077
No. 1 Boiler
78
No. 2 Boiler
93
Incinerator
100
Hot/cold water producer
75
No. 1 Power generator
580
No. 2 Power generator
520

Regulated
4.79
5.63
6.51
6.58
1.86
0.73
0.30
0.30
0.15
0.30
0.10
0.10
180
180
250
180
950
950

Water
Substance
BOD [mg/r]
COD [mg/r]
Suspended matters [mg/r]
n-hexane extracts(vegetable oil) [mg/r]
Nitrogen [mg/r]
Phosphorus [mg/r]

Actual (Max)30
22
7Actual (Ave)
11.8
8.9
4.3

Regulated
60
60
70

1
31
5.8

1
17.7
3.2

5
60
8

Release and Transfer of PRTR Chemicals

Industrial Waste

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Environmental Conservation Cost

Unit: ¥1,000

Substance
TolueneHexavalent chromium

Air
585
0

Release
Water
0
0

Soil
0
0

(t/year)
Transfer
Sewer
Waste
0
8
0
0.1

Katsunari Kozu
Chikugo Plant Manager
Managing Director

Our site is located in Chikugo, which lies in middle of
the Chikugo plain in the southern part of Fukuoka.
Chikugo itself is a garden city, and the warm climate
and fertile soil of the region makes it ideal for farming, so
there are many orchards, tea plantations and ricepaddies, many of which are irrigated by the Yabe river.
Our plant mainly produces flexible packaging, andpaper products destined for the Kyushu, Chugoku andShikoku operations.
We have established our own Environmental
Committee, which sets environmental targets for the sitein accordance with the DNP Group environmental targets.
In FY 2001 we initiated loss reduction programs as partof the yield improvement project in each section in aneffort to reduce industrial waste products and promoted
the use of substitutes to poly-vinyl chloride and aluminum.
We also made efforts to conserve energy by
establishing an energy management and support
system, which is used by all departments. We also
started to manage energy consumption per production
for each facility and process.
Our environmental conservation efforts included
programs promoting the reduction of toluene and switch
to non-toluene inks as well as consideration of a flue gas
treatment facility in response to PRTR.
Furthermore, in August 2001 we established an ISO
14001 promotion system and established anenvironmental management system with the aim ofacquiring certification in 2002.
In the future we aim to reduce environmental impact
and contribute to the establishment of a recyclingoriented society and, through our manufacturing activities,
run an effective ISO 14001 management system andimplement activities towards the development of an
independent environment-oriented plant.

Industrial Waste
Promotion Targets
Emissions per production (t/million yen)
Total unusable materials generated (t)Final waste disposal rate (%)
Rate of unusable materials generated (%)
Recycling rate (%)

Actual
0.298
594
3.7
29.7
63.9

(year)
Voluntary Target
0.299
573.3
5.5
27.4
63.9

Actual10,103
5,806
160.9(year)
Voluntary Target
9,789
5,736
159

280

218

Energy Conservation
Promotion Targets
Greenhouse gas emissions (t-CO2)
Energy consumption (kr)Coverted to crude oil per production(kr/100 million yen)
CO2 emissions per production(t-CO2/100 minllion yen)59

Environmental Accounting

Environmental Accounting

Environmental Accounting

Environmental Conservation Benefit

At DNP, we promote highly effective environmental conservation activities using
environmental accounting.
Shin Nihon & Co. Shin Nihon & Co. checks to ensure thatthe assertions and content of this report, and the content andmatters of fact are consistent with one another.

[Purpose]

1. To use environmental accounting as an environmental management tool for the entire DNP Group.
• Compile and categorize expenses incurred on environmental conservation, as well as their results, and use them as reference toevaluate and identify the effectiveness of environmental conservation activities.
• Use environmental accounting as reference to determine individual environmental conservation measures and groupwide
environmental conservation cost/investments.
• To continuously improve environmental performance, use environmental accounting as reference to identify the results and theachievement levels of the year’s activities.
2. To use environmental accounting as a communication tool with the public.
• Use environmental accounting as reference to publicize DNP Group’s environmental conservation efforts and results.
• Use environmental accounting as reference to solicit comments from shareholders, customers and local residents, and to get feedback
for DNP’s environmental activities.
Environmental Conservation Cost
(million yen)
Category(1) Business Area Cost
1 Pollution Prevention Cost

Cost
FY 2000
FY 2001

Investment
FY 2000
FY 2001

2,697

2,267

651

2 Global Environmental
Conservation Cost
3 Resource Recycling Cost
(Subtotal)(2) Upstream/Downstream
Cost(3) Administration Cost

1,255

924

1,226

3,801
7,753
267

3,163
6,354
195

129
2,006

1,147

2,044

(4) R&D Cost
(5) Social Activity Cost

2,501
93

1,704
12

0

0

11,761

10,309(6) Environmental Remediation
Cost
Total

Major Efforts

Reference
Pages

1,313 Changing fuel (to LPG), adding an oily water separation tank and deodorizing
25, 26, 34
equipment
256 Controlling room temperature and lighting, using inverter-power and introducing
33
cogeneration systems
79 Sort-and-recycle, zero emissions (using as RPF/cement material)
28, 29
1,648
Designing environmentally conscious products, bearing container and packaging
40, 41
recycle costs
Cost of ISO 14001 judging and registration fees, environmental measurement costs,
16, 34
cost of preparing environmental reports
Research and development of environmentally conscious products and production methods
39
Planting trees and greenery outside the plant premises, supporting activities of49
environmental conservation organizations*

2,006

1,648
* Includes ¥1 million for WWF and ¥40,000 for GPN

Environmental Conservation Equipment
Category
1 Pollution Prevention
Equipment
2 Global Environmental
Conservation Equipment
3 Resource Recycling
Equipment
Total

Acquired Price
7,074(million yen)

Accumulated
Depreciation
4,075

Book Value
2,999

4,971

2,828

2,143

4,308

2,778

1,530

16,353Major Environmental Equipment

9,681

Dust collector, wastewater treatment equipment, oily water separator, deodorizing equipment,
solvent recovery equipment
Cogeneration system, inverter, ice thermal storage system
Exhaust heat waste incinerator, waste can press machine, dust collector for recovering paper
dust

6,672

Ratio of Environmental Conservation Cost to Total Cost
Category

Consolidated
Total Cost

(million yen)

Environmental Percentage of
Cost
Environmental Cost

Major Environmental Cost

Amount invested in current period

85,096

1,648

1.94%

Solvent and exhaust gas recovery and refining equipment, oily water separation tank, deodorizing equipment, etc.

R&D costs in current period

23,367

1,704

7.29%

Non-vinyl chloride decorative sheets, non-aluminum packaging materials, water-soluble ink, etc.

Basic Matters upon Calculating Environmental Accounting Information(1) Period Covered:(2) Companies Covered:

April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002 (environmental equipment is that appropriated as of March 31, 2002)
Of the companies included for consolidated accounting purposes, all manufacturing companies in Japan (37 companies, 53 sites), one
distribution company and one in-house meal providing company, excluding six trading, real estate sales, teaching material sales, softwaredevelopment and other companies (see pages 4-5)
(3) Unit:
All monetary figures are in millions of yen (rounded off to the nearest millions).
(4) Announcement Format: The format has been changed to the Format Comparing Comprehensive Benefit in the Ministry of the Environment “Environmental Accounting
Guidelines (Fiscal Year 2002 Version).” Thus, the previously shown details of environmental costs are not shown this year. However,environmental equipment and sales of environmentally conscious products are shown.
(5) Calculation Basis for Environmental Conservation Cost
1 The environmental conservation costs include depreciation expenses for investments. Depreciation is implemented in accordance with corporate tax law regulations.
Item
Depreciation expense for FY 2001
Of the above, amount appropriated as investment prior to FY 2000
Of the above, amount appropriated as investment in FY 2001

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Pollution Prevention
646
492
154

Global Environmental
Resource Recycling
Conservation
524
384
497
378
27
6

BenefitCategory of Indicators(1) Benefit Related to Business Area Cost
1 Benefits Related to Resources Input
Input Energy
Energy consumption (TJ)
Energy consumption per added-value(TJ/100 million yen)
Input Water
Water use (1,000 t)
Water use per added-value(1,000 t/100 million yen)
Input Key Raw Materials Input amount (1,000 t)(paper, plastic, metal, etc.) Amount of unusable materials generated/
input amount (%)
2 Benefit Related to Environmental Impacts
Emissions to the Air
SOx emissions (t)NOx emissions (t)Emissions of environmental pollutants(354 PRTR substances) (t)Emissions to Waterways COD emissions (t)Emissions of Waste

Emissions of environmental pollutants(354 PRTR substances) (t)Unusable materials generated (1,000 t)

Emissions of waste (1,000 t)
Emissions of waste per added-value(t/1 million yen)
Recycling rate (%)
Amount of transferred environmental
pollutants (354 PRTR substances) (t)Emissions ofEmissions of greenhouse gasses
Greenhouse Gasses(1,000 t-CO2)
Emissions of greenhouse gasses per
added-value (t/100 million yen)
(2) Benefits of Upstream/Downstream Cost
1 Benefits Related to Goods Produced by Business Activities
CO2 Emissions at the Time CO2 emissions (1,000 t-CO2)
of Disposing of Products CO2 emissions/product shipment volume(3) Other Environmental Conservation Benefits
1 Benefits Related to Environmental Impact during Transport
CO2 emissions during product transport (t)CO2 emissions during transport/(Transport weight x Transport distance)(t/million t-km)

Indicators ValueFY 2000 FY 2001 Difference

18,84518,702

–143

4.40

4.21

–0.19

All energy consumed was converted into averagecalorific values
0.19 TJ was reduced per added value of 100 million yen

15,315
3.57

14,343
3.23

–972
–0.34

340 t were reduced per added value of 100 million yen

2,481
17.7

2,469
15.4

–12
–2.3

77.2
621.6
8,936

74.5
620.4
5,115

–2.7
–1.2
–3,821

22.6

32.3

9.7

0

9.6

9.6

646.1

519.4

–126.7

133.8
0.312

105.0
0.236

–28.8
–0.076

71.9
1,672

74.2
2,400

2.3
728

837.4

833.7

–3.7

195.4

187.7

–7.7

480.5
1.69

402.3
1.56

–78.2
–0.13

0.13 t of CO2 emissions were reduced per 1 t of products

6,069
114

5,272
95

–797
–19

CO2 emissions were reduced by 797 t
19 t of CO2 were reduced per million t-km

32, 3332, 3331
31

Including raw materials for ink and beverages
Excluding unusable materials that do not correspondwith the key raw materials

21

Calculated from fuel consumed
Calculated from input energy
Total of 10 substances subject to be reported

26
26
27

Calculated from the amount of discharged water andaverage concentration
1 substance (Hydrazine)

26

Including unusable materials other than from the key
raw materials

28

27

28
29

76 kg of generated waste materials were reduced per
added-value of 1 million yen
Including heat recovered on site
Total of 23 substances subject to be reported

29
27

Including amounts emitted by incinerators and drying
furnaces.
7.7 t of emissions were reduced per added-value of
100 million yen

32, 3332, 3341

Economic Benefits of Environmental Conservation Measures
Benefit

Reference
Pages

Remarks

45
45(million yen)Amount in yen
FY 2000 FY 2001 Difference(1) Increased Sales
1 Economic Benefits of R&D Costs
Sales of environmentally conscious products 63,032(2) Increased Revenue
2 Benefits of Resource Recycling Costs
Business income from recycling unusable
1,140
materials(3) Cost Savings
3 Benefit of Global Environmental Conservation and Resource Recycling Cost
Saving energy costs by energy conservation–551
Saving waste-materials treatment cost by618
resource conservation

75,731

12,699

919

1,049
917

Remarks

Reference
Pages

20.1% increase from FY 2000 levels

38 - 44–221

Saleable unusable materials decreased

28, 291,600
299

Energy cost per added value dramatically improved
Treatment cost per added value improved by reducing
waste generated

32, 33

Environmental Conservation Cost and Environmental Conservation Measures
1 While the amount invested in environmental equipment decreased 17.8%, or 358 million yen, from the previous year, about 1.3 billion yen, or 80% of the entire amount,
was spent on pollution prevention measures such as deodorizing equipment and solvent recovery equipment.
2 While environmental costs such as business area and R&D costs were generally reduced, environmental management activity costs were increased.

Total

Environmental Conservation Benefit

1,554
1,367
187

1 All benefits related to input resources such as energy, water and key raw materials were improved.
2 Indicators related to environmental impacts such as the air, waste materials and greenhouse gasses are steadily improving.
3 While we reduced emissions of PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) substances to the air by 42.8%, the volume of materials transferred as waste increased
due to inverse contracted recycling.

2 Personnel costs for full-time workers are calculated at cost while personnel costs for workers holding two or more posts are calculated at 1/10 or 1/5 the average
personnel cost per person, depending on the worker’s assigned duty.
3 R&D costs are the total cost incurred at 10 R&D centers on researching and developing products and manufacturing equipment that have minimal environmental impact.
(6) Calculation Basis for Environmental Conservation Benefits
1 DNP uses consumption per added-value as indicator for resources (energy and water) consumed on business activities, as well as waste materials and CO2
emissions. The added-value is calculated at the same standards as the “Management Analysis of Japanese Corporations” issued by the Ministry of International Tradeand Industry.
2 The recycling rate of waste represents the percentage of the weight of unusable plant-generated materials that were recycled on- and off-site.
3 Benefits of upstream/downstream cost are the benefits of reduced CO2 emissions at the time of the disposing of container and packaging products.
4 Benefits related to environmental impact during transports are the benefits of reduced CO2 emissions at the time of product transport by the distribution company thatis included in DNP’s consolidated accounting.
(7) Calculation Basis for the Economic Benefits of Environmental Conservation Measures
1 Cost-saving benefit was calculated by the formula: (Unit per volume in base period - unit per volume in current period) x business activity volume in current period
2 Business activity volume is the added-value described in (6) 1.
3 Unit per volume is “energy consumption per added-value” or “waste treatment cost per added value.”
4 For the base period, the consumption or cost per value is the overall average of the three years prior to previous period. However, in calculating unit per volume inbase period, the energy cost was adjusted to current period’s price level due to dramatic price fluctuations.
5 While we showed economic benefits for each of our efforts such as “Energy-conservation benefits by cogeneration” and “Benefits of exhaust heat use by incinerators”
for FY 2000, for FY 2001, we complied with the Ministry’s guidelines (FY 2002 version) and depicted economic benefits as the amount of cost savings adjusted by thebusiness activity volume.

Economic Benefits of Environmental Conservation Measures
1 Sales of environmentally conscious products increased 20.1% from the FY 2000 levels, meeting the DNP Group’s target of a 10% increase from the previous year.
The sales of environmentally conscious products accounted for 5.8% of consolidated sales, up from 4.7% in FY 2000.
2 Income from recycling unusable materials decreased 221 million yen due to the reduction in saleable unusable materials, especially waste fluid and waste metals.
3 Benefits of cost reduction are calculated by (7) under Basic Matters upon Calculating Environmental Accounting Information in the preceding page.
In FY 2001, despite the added-value increased 9.0% from the base period (three-year average between FY 1998 and FY 2000), we gained economic benefit of substantial
cost reductions since energy consumption per production and waste emissions per production improved.

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Targets for Activities in FY 2002

Targets for Activities in FY 2002
In order to strengthen its efforts towards environmental issues, the DNP Group, through its Environmental
Committee, revised the Group’s targets in March 2002. The main points revised are as follows:
1 Specific targets were set for recycling rate of waste
2 The toluene reduction rate was revised in preparation for PRTR
3 The policy concerning efforts to cleanup ground contamination was clarified
4 The fuel consumption during transport per sales was added as a target under efforts to reduce theimpact of transport on the environment

The DNP Group’s Environmental Targets

Milestones of Environmental Activities

Milestones of Environmental Activities

1972

Establishes the Environmental Department within the head office to promote pollution
prevention measures and communication with local residents

1990

Makes new efforts to deal with global environmental issues by establishing the Eco-Plan
Promotion Office within the Environmental Department

1992

Establishes the DNP Group Codes of Conduct and the DNP Group Employee Codes

1992

Establishes the Eco-Plan Promotion Targets, the fundamental voluntary plan based on theEnvironmental Declaration of the Codes of Conduct, and starts activities by 4 subcommittees

1993

Starts the Eco-Report System, which is part of the DNP Group environmental management system

1994

Remodels and expands the Environmental Department into the Environment & Product Liability
Department to strengthen our efforts towards environmental issues, including taking
responsibility for the disposal of products we produce

1996

Begins performing the Eco-Audit, the internal environmental audit performed by the Eco-Plan
Promotion Office to upgrade the Eco-Report System

1997

Okayama Plant, the Information Media Supplies Operations becomes the first in the printing
industry to acquire ISO 14001 certification

1998

Mihara Plant, the Display Product Operations acquires ISO 14001 certification

2000

The Eco-Plan Promotion Office is dismantled and replaced with the DNP Group Environmental
Committee to strengthen the system for promoting environmental activities

2000

The affiliate DNP Facility Service Co., Ltd. becomes the first in the world to be certified as acomprehensive system with quality, environment, office safety and HACCP

2000

Okayama Plant, the Decorative Materials Operations acquires ISO 14001 certification

Mar. 2001

Holds the DNP Group Environment Committee meeting (report of activities for FY 2000 andreview of FY 2001 Activity Policies)

Development and Sales of Environmentally Conscious Products■ Increase sales of environmentally conscious products by 10% on an annual basis

Green Purchasing■ Compared with the total amount of raw materials purchased, increase the amount of goods purchased under the purchasing
headquarters’ green purchasing standards by 2.5% year-on-year■ Compared with the total amount of general supplies (including office supplies and fixtures), increase the number of products
bearing environmental labeling such as the Eco-Mark by 3.0% year-on-year

Reduction of Industrial Waste
Aim to achieve the following targets by March 2006:■ Reduce the waste emission per production by 20% from FY 2000 levels■ Reduce total unusable materials generated by 10% from FY 2000 levels■ Achieve zero emissions at 20 sites■ Reduce the rate of unusable materials generated (total unusable materials generated per total materials input) by 20% from FY 2000
levels■ Achieve the recycling rate (amount of materials recycled per total unusable materials generated) of 80%

Prevention of Global Warming
Aim to achieve the following targets by March 2011:■ Maintain total energy consumption at FY 2000 levels■ Maintain greenhouse gas emissions at FY 2000 levels■ Reduce energy consumption converted from crude oil per production by 15% from FY 1990 levels■ Reduce CO2 emissions per production by 20% from FY 1990 levels

Activities in FY 2001
Apr. 2001

Releases Eco-Report No. 16
Performs study program for new recruits

May 2001

Performs Eco-Report seminar at sites that are to participate in the Eco-Report System
Tokai Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. acquires ISO 14001 certification

Jul. 2001

Performs Eco-Audits at 10 sites

Aug. 2001

Performs Eco-Audits at 4 sites

Sep. 2001

Holds DNP Group Environmental Committee meeting (first half of FY 2001)
Performs Eco-Audits at 8 sites

Oct. 2001

Releases Eco-Report No. 17
Performs a training program for employees hired on non-regular basis
Performs Eco-Audits at 4 sites

Nov. 2001

Performs Eco-Report seminar at sites that are to participate in the Eco-Report System

Dec. 2001

Sayama Plant, Dai Nippon Printing Technopack Co., Ltd. acquires ISO 14001 certification
Performs an Eco-Audit at 1 site

Jan. 2002

Kobe Plant, the Decorative Materials Operations and The Inctec Inc. (Tokyo, Kansai, andUtsunomiya plants) acquire ISO 14001 certification
Performs Eco-audits at 9 sites

Feb. 2002

Performs Technical Seminar A
Performs Eco-Audits at 9 sites

Mar. 2002

Holds DNP Group Environmental Committee meeting (report of activities for FY 2001 andreview of FY 2002 Activity Policies)
Ushiku Plant, the Business Form Operations acquires ISO 14001 certification
Performs Eco-Audits at 6 sites

PRTR■ Achieve groupwide Toluene emissions of 500 t /year by March 2005
■ Reduce the release and transfer of chemicals specified as class-1 under the PRTR Law by 50% by March 2006 from FY 2000
levels (excludes Toluene)

Environmental Conservation
Aim to achieve the following targets by March 2006:■ Maintain maximum density of gases listed in regulations on emissions into the air under 70% of regulatory standards■ Maintain maximum density of items listed in regulations on wastewater under 70% of regulatory standards■ Maintain maximum odor levels at site boundaries under 70% of regulatory standards■ Maintain maximum noise and vibration levels at site boundaries under 95% of regulatory standards

Prevention of Ground Contamination■ Implement a guideline for measures to be taken against ground contamination by the DNP Group

Office Environmental Conservation Targets■ Maintain the rate of used paper separated and collected of 65% or higher for the municipal waste

Reduction of Environmental Impact during Transport
Aim to achieve the following targets by March 2011:■ Reduce the CO2 emission per transport tons kilometer by 5% from FY 2000 levels■ Reduce the fuel consumption during transport per sales by 20% from FY 2000 levels

Environmental Management System■ Expand the number of ISO 14001 certified sites to 30 by March 2006
■ Carry out an Eco-Audit at all sites

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Independent Verification Report

Independent Verification Report
Comment of the verifier[Outstanding Matters]
1. The core usage of four indicators (amount of unusable materials, amount of waste production,amount of consigned waste to the third party, and amount of final disposal) and ratio indicators canbe covered overall requirements for waste management. Through the effective use of thoseindicators, the company has been, successfully, led to reduce its waste emissions unit per
production and amount of unusable materials.
2. The environmental management of the company covers not only CO2 but also all greenhouse gases
prescribed on Kyoto Protocol.
3. Regarding chemical materials, the company sets a priority to be reduced and resulted in effective
reduction of emissions.
4. The company has been working on to achieve a larger scope of environmental preservation
activities, such low prioritized field as collecting some used paper.
5. Same as last year, an environmental representative of the company performs a review anddescribes a commitment for the disclosure of a site data, in accordance with the objective of theenvironmental report.
6. Regarding the green purchasing, Purchasing Headquarters has developed an effective system forpromoting to purchase eco products, and the employees are putting a lot of effort to implement thesystem.
7. Regarding eco products, the company is putting an effort not only to develop effective R&D
technologies, but also to increase the company sales profit by setting a sales goal of a selected
product per each business division.
[Improved Matters]
8. Through some changes of the content and some minor modifications on the environmental report,
the objectives of the report become clearer for readers to be understood.
9. By describing input, output and business operation cycle for the company and each businessdomain, the object and the characteristics of environmental management become clear.
10. Environmental report clarified some important targets and overall annual performance results.
11. For the issue as pointed out in the previous report such that the results of environmental preservation
efforts could not be reflected accurately in the performance figures if evaluation is performed in only
use of an unit per volume as an indicator. The indicators for the effects of environmental preservation
efforts have been improved as follows;
1. Not only using energy unit per value-added but also energy consumption amount has been
added as an indicator.
2. Not only using waste production unit per value-added but also total waste production volume has
been added as an indicator.
[Considerable Issues]
12. Some sites have achieved efficient implementation and operation of environmental management
system by incorporating environmental management systems into production management system.
Similar implementation would be performed desirably to the other possible site.
13. Implementing an environmental accounting system would be realized an effective environmental
information management and also helps promoting the environmental preservation activities of eachsite.
14. Current environment education for sales personnel through intranet proved its effectiveness, and so
there should be extended this education system for all employees.

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65TOMPA Character Design: Katsumi Asaba

The character symbolizes the support ofcommunication.
The character stands as an emblem of support for printing
and communication. As in our last report, we once again
used Tompa characters on the cover of our report. The
characters on the cover of this year’s report stand for“accelerating greenification.” Many of the characters usedin the TOMPA alphabet express some facet of nature. We
plan to introduce many words from the TOMPA alphabet
related to the environment.

TOMPA Characters
TOMPA hieroglyphic characters are used by the Naxi, aminority race living in the Lijiang region of Yunnan
province, in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The
letters are still used on a daily basis, indicating that thelanguage is alive and well.
Joseph Rock, an explorer and member of the National
Geographic Society dispatched to the PRC in the 1920’s,
was the first to focus upon, research and introduce the
TOMPA characters to the world. This also inspired art
director Katsumi Asaba to expand his research of Asiancharacters to the TOMPA written language. In Japan,
linguistics professor Tatsuo Nishida is known for hisacademic research in the field.
The TOMPA characters were used by shaman when
performing sacred rights while chanting religious
scriptures. The old town of Lijiang is listed on UNESCO’s
World Heritage list.

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Published: September 2002
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