July 12, 2022
Teijin Limited
Fujitsu Limited

Teijin and Fujitsu agree to jointly develop blockchain-based commercial
platform to promote sustainable use of recycled materials
Tokyo, July 12, 2022 – Teijin Limited (hereinafter Teijin) and Fujitsu Limited today launcheda joint project to realize a blockchain-based commercial platform for enhancing theenvironmental value of recycled materials for manufacturers. The collaboration will promote
environmentally conscious design (1) by leveraging Teijin's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Calculation Method for measuring the environmental impact of manufacturing processes
across the value chain, as well as Fujitsu's blockchain technology to collect and track primarydata on environmental impact (including GHG emissions) to deliver reliable, transparent
traceability.
The new platform will promote the use of recycled materials and environmentally friendly
designs by providing manufacturers who design products from recycled materials withaccurate information about their environmental footprint, including proof of origin of recycledmaterials and data on GHG emissions.
This joint effort demonstrates the two companies’ commitment to contributing to therealization of the common global goal of a carbon-neutral future for humanity.
Features of the new platform
The new platform will improve the reliability and the environmental value of recycledmaterials by leveraging Fujitsu's blockchain technology to collect and trace primary dataon environmental impact (including GHG emissions) across the value-chainThe new platform will promote the use of recycled materials and environmentally friendly
designs by providing manufacturers who design products from recycled materials withenvironmental impact information, including proof of origin of recycled materials andhighly reliable GHG emissions

Image of platform for enhancing the environmental value of recycled materials
As a first step in their collaboration, Teijin and Fujitsu will start full-scale trials with the aim ofrealizing business in the FRP field within fiscal 2022. Based on the results of these trials, thetwo companies will consider expanding the scope of the project for other types of materials.
Moving forward, Teijin and Fujitsu will continue to contribute to the materials industry as astarting point for the realization of a "circular economy" and will promote environmentallyconscious design in society by promoting the use of reliable recycled materials.
The two parties will further promote discussions and field trials with partner companies andorganizations that support this initiative to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality ona corporate and global level.
In order to realize a sustainable society, Teijin will provide innovative, people-centeredsolutions that improve peoples’ quality of life. Teijin will further strive to mitigate the impact ofits business activities on the environment and society to realize its long-term vision “to be acompany that supports the society of the future.” Fujitsu is promoting "Sustainable
Manufacturing" to achieve growth through the coexistence of people and the earth as one ofits key focus areas under its global business brand, Fujitsu Uvance.
Measuring and reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing processes as well as
enhancing the environmental value of recycled materials represents an ongoing challenge

for players in the manufacturing industry.
To this end, manufacturers are increasingly introducing LCA throughout the life cycle ofproducts, disclosing evaluation results, and taking proactive measures to obtainenvironmental labels (2) as part of their environmental impact management strategies. The
introduction of stricter environmental regulations in Europe in particular requires companies
to not only adjust to additional requirements in the manufacturing process, but also to focus
on environmentally friendly designs and materials. In particular, fiber reinforced plastics(FRP), which are increasingly used for industrial purposes particularly in the transportation
field such as aircraft and electric vehicles (EVs), will require more advanced, environmentallyconscious design efforts in the future.
To achieve these goals, both the government and the private sector are actively working toregulate waste disposal and develop improved recycling technologies. However,transparency and traceability of recycled materials remain an ongoing challenge, anddemand for solutions for reliable information management is expected to grow amidst trends
to institutionalize the verification of the usage of recycled resources.
To address this issue, Teijin and Fujitsu started collaboration on a blockchain-based
commercial platform to promote sustainable use of recycled materials and provide
manufacturers with reliable and transparent information on the origin of recycled resourcesand data on GHG emissions.
Teijin has established a method for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fromcarbon fiber and aramid fiber manufacturing processes and is also promoting initiatives
related to FRP recycling. Fujitsu has a strong track record in building systems using
blockchain technologies that ensure high transparency and traceability and makes it virtually
impossible to falsify information.
Notes
1.

Environmentally conscious design: Design that takes into account the entire life cycle ofa product and aims to reduce its environmental impact

2.

Environmental label: A mark that informs purchasers of how products and services
contribute to the reduction of environmental impact

About the Teijin GroupTeijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in thefields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic
change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan's first rayon
manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing three corebusiness domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers andcomposites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and products
converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare equipment forbone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing care and presymptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical, corporate and publicsystems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for digital entertainment.
Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brand statement “HumanChemistry, Human Solutions,” Teijin aims to be a company that supports the society of thefuture. The group comprises some 170 companies and employs some 20,000 people across
20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 926.1 billion (USD 7.2 billion)
and total assets of JPY 1,207.6 billion (USD 9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March
31, 2022
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society throughinnovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries,
our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.
Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI,Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver
sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of
3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top
digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com/

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