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Omi Plant

Omuta Plant

Omi Plant

Omuta Plant

ProfileProfileAddress: 2209 Omi, Itoigawa, Niigata
Telephone: +81-25-562-6105
Employees: 833 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Inorganic materials: Cement, special cement additives,
calcium carbide, lime, calcium cyanamide and ALSEN (alumina fiber)
Organic materials: Chloroprene rubber, DENKA POVAL and monosilane
Pharmaceuticals: High molecular hyaluronan
Operations: Since our establishment in 1921, we have maintained unique carbide
chemical operations that exploit abundant in-house assets. These include Mount
Kurohime, with its five billion metric tons of limestone reserves, and an in-house hydropower generation capacity of 180,000kW. Our broad product range includes calcium
cyanamide, chloroprene rubber and cement. In recent years, we have diversified into inorganic fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. We continue to develop our business to meet new and diverse challenges in chemicals.

Address: Shinkai-Machi 1, Omuta, Fukuoka
Telephone: +81-944-52-1055
Employees: 467 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Inorganic materials: Carbide, calcium cyanamide, FIRELEN, alumina
cement (for refractories) and special cement additives
Organic materials: DENKA BLACK
Electronic materials: Fused silica filler, silicon nitride, boron nitride, aluminum nitride,
ceramic electronic circuit substrates and thermally conductive sheets
Operations: This facility is the oldest of DENKA’s plants. It started operations in 1916,
one year after the Company’s founding, producing calcium carbide and calcium cyanamide. Since then, the plant has introduced diverse innovative inorganic chemical products based on its proprietary electric furnace, high-temperature control and nitride technologies. In recent years, we entered the fineceramics and electronic materials fields. We contribute to the development of the electronics, automotive and numerous other industries.

CSR Policies

CSR Policies

General Manager Policies

General Manager Policies

Backed by the confidence of individuals in their work, we aim to create a vibrant workplace.
<Safety>
Each employee is responsible for their safety, security and health as they strive to build a cheerfulwork environment.
<Environment> Fully aware of our target to become a “manufacturing company that secures persistent trust,” we will
engage in RC activities.
<Quality>
Aiming to secure and improve quality from customers’ point of view.

Addressing objectives that will lead to enhanced product quality and a strengthened workplace system, we strive toreinforce our operational foundations. We will also aim to facilitate the development and early commercialization of new
products for further growth.

Environmental, Safety and Quality Policies

Akihiko Okuda
Executive Officer,
General Manager of
Omi Plant

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●Communication with local societies
We periodically report on our corporate activities to residents inlocal communities and the representatives of the various organizations that we work with. In addition to introducing environmental
and security initiatives, we hear their requests and expectations andstrive to reflect them in our future plant operations.

●Blood donation activity
Given the substantial drop in the stock of blood products due to the
spread of new-type influenza, we responded to the request from theJapan Red Cross Niigata Blood Center to donate blood. In fiscal
2009, 200 employees donated blood.

●Local cleaning activity
We are proactively involved in local cleanup projects, including of the Omi Beacharea’s Lavender Beach as well as along
the Omi river and roads around the Plant.

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives● On March 8, 2010, we acquired certification for our occupationalsafety and health management system (OSHMS) from the Japan
Industrial Safety & Health Association. We will further strengthen
our safety standards to ensure continued plant safety.
● We achieved zero emissions by reducing the amount of landfill
waste. Spurred by this success, we will further cut harmful substances to improve our local environment. In addition, we willcontinue to build trust through the careful consideration of dialogue with local communities.
● In pursuit of low-carbon society, we will promote the reduction ofgreenhouse gas emissions to prevent global warming.
● We will maintain product safety and enhance and stabilize production processes to meet customer needs.

●Local disaster prevention activity
Cleaning up Lavender
Aiming to reinforce collaboration with
Beach on September 7
local municipalities in responding todisasters and to fully prepare the disaster prevention system inside
the Plant, we conduct fire drills on a routine basis. During fiscal
2009, we participated in a combined emergency drill conducted by
the Itoigawa City fire companies (June 7), a comprehensive fire drill
conducted at Himekawa Port (September 29), and a comprehensive fire drill at the Plant (July 22).

Item

Units

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

Fiscal 2010 targets

Compared with fiscal 1990
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3
t
t
t

0.95
104
43
4,220
1,510
137
69,1001,600
79,900
1,470

0.95
93
17
3,870
1,340
108
66,800964
82,800
2,330

0.94
76
16
3,030
740
140
64,7001,100
74,700
240

0.93
76
7
3,070
39
112
—
1,090
76,300277

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

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Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●Comprehensive fire drill
Based on the scenario of a fire in the plant, we conducted a comprehensive fire drill that included issuing an emergency alert, evacuating and extinguishing a fire jointly with the Omuta City Fire Fighting
Head Office. We will continue to secure smooth communication
with relevant authorities, reinforce our disaster prevention systems
and improve the environment of the local community.
●Communications with local society
We participated in a summer festival, became a joint volunteer inEnvironmental Performance
Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal(1) Maintain Safety, Health and Security (Labor Safety, Health and Disaster Prevention)
Developing a safety-oriented work environment to achieve zero disasters and accidents, we will pursue a cheerful andvibrant workplace by securing safety, security and health.
(2) Further Pursuing RC activities (Environmental Burden Reduction, Safety Logistics, Chemicals andShohei Tamaki
Executive Officer,
Product Safety, and Dialogue with Society)
General Manager of
While engaging in production activities extending from raw materials procurement and manufacturing to storage, distriOmuta Plant
bution and disposal, each employee will act with concern for improving the global environment. With this in mind, we will
also strive to contribute to society, including local communities.
We will set up objectives based on the LCA data of each product and promote the reduction of CO2 emissions. Furthermore, we will
make every effort to achieve zero emissions by cutting the waste generation and the amount of landfill waste.
(3) Reinforcement of On-Site Capabilities—Better Customer Satisfaction
Without compromising the basic principles of manufacturing, we will establish a stable production structure underpinned by consistent quality, a reduction in the number of defective products and enhanced yields based on quality in process. Furthermore, we will aim to achieve
better customer satisfaction by building a reliable quality assurance system for users.
(4) Achieving DS09 Targets—Further Growth
Attaining the initial target for the balance of payments aimed for in DENKA 100, we will strive to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Together with this, we will promote new product development to realize early commercialization.

local area cleanups and held a chemistry class for children (fordetails, see p34-35).
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives● In addition to labor safety and health as well as environmental preservation activities, we implemented a PDCA cycle logistics safety,
product safety and dialogue with society. By doing so, we will realize a safer and more secure plant for employees and local society.
● We will strive to achieve zero emissions by promoting the reduction of environmental burdens, including that of industrial waste.

Environmental Performance
Item

Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal

Units

Compared with fiscal 1990
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3ttt

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

0.91
12
8
1,160
2
4
1,300
1
8,980
1,190

0.92
11
6
770
1
5
1,308
1
9,770
420

0.92
9
6
1,000
2
3
1,190
1
6,860
133

Fiscal 2010 targets

0.90
10
6
1,080
1
4
—
1
7,020
66

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

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Chiba Plant

Shibukawa Plant

Chiba Plant

Shibukawa Plant

ProfileProfileAddress: 6, Goi-Minamikaigan, Ichihara, Chiba
Telephone: +81-436-26-3200
Bibai Subplant: 1-1 Higashi-Gojo-kita, 10-chome, Bibai, Hokkaido
Telephone: +81-126-62-1444
Employees: 455 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Organic materials: Styrene monomer, polystyrene,* ABS resin, transparent resins, heat resistance resins, CLEAREN styrene-butadiene block copolymer,
vinyl acetate monomer and DENKA ER* Product of an affiliated company
Plastic products: Food packaging, construction materials and vinyl tape
Operations: This facility is one of Japan’s top styrene monomer plants, and is reinforcing
such styrene operations as polystyrene and ABS resins. While reinforcing petrochemical-related businesses, it also focuses on such functional plastic products as transparent plastic and CLEAREN DENKA ER and plastic processed products.

Address: 1135 Nakamura, Shibukawa, Gunma
Telephone: +81- 279-25-2109
Employees: 230 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Electronic materials : Thermally conductive materials, HARDLOC andHARDLOC OP/UV adhesives, DENKA HITTPLATE high thermal-conductivity aluminum
substrates, DENKA LaB6 CATHODE electron and ion emitters, ELEGRIP dicing tape,back grinding tape, THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SHEETS, ELETHERMAL
Operations: This Plant started operations in 1951 to produce general-purpose chemical products. From 1976, it started making fine chemical products, such as structural
adhesives and electronic materials. In 2005, it completed a facility for electronic materials to enter the highly promising electronics field. Our expertise with raw materials technology has enabled us to create diverse electronic raw materials that have won solid
reputations for helping to conserve energy and reduce environmental impact.

CSR Policies

CSR Policies

General Manager Policies

General Manager Policies

In conjunction with DENKA 100 (a management plan with goals to be achieved on the Company’s 100th anniversary in 2015), we commenced CHIBA 50 activities to commemorate the Chiba Plant’s 50th anniversary, which falls five years later, and to set growth goals forthe next 50 years. Under the latter initiative, we aim to drastically change in pursuit of sustainable development.
1. Attaining zero accidents through continuing efforts aimed at ensuring safe and stable operations
2. Reviewing, studying and developing new fundamental businesses for the next 50 years
3. Reinforcing organizational foundation through human resource development and technological training programs
4. Strengthening and restructuring existing businesses through the improvement of productivity and quality (in process) as well as
through technological innovation
5. Fulfilling CSR through legal compliance, environment-conscious operations and energy conservation

Further accelerating efforts to become a plant that conducts appropriate operations for the electronic materials business
Key phrase: Pursuing sound production technologies and accelerating efforts to solve issues<General Manager Basic Policies>
1. Undertake safety activities focused on risk management. (Zero accidents, such as explosions and fires; zero workrelated disasters; zero work-related illnesses)
2. Attaining technological goals in the final year of DS09 and to improve productivity at the Shibukawa Plant as well as
accelerating product launches
3. Expanding the curriculum at the Shibukawa techno-school and strengthening on-site capabilities among coworkers

Shotaro Fujii
Senior Executive Officer,
General Manager of
Chiba Plant

Environmental, Safety, and Quality Policies<Environment> We will consider the environment in all processes, from product development, manufacturing and distribution to usage,
Final consumption and disposal. We will build an environmental management system.
<Safety>
We want all plant workers to recognize the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. We aim to achievea healthy, safe and cheerful manufacturing plant that fully recognizes and implements necessary security management systems as a license
holder for high-pressure gas handling, boiler handling and first-class pressure vessel handling, while complying with relevant laws and regulations.
We will achieve zero accidents through continuing system improvement for security management as well as safety and health management,
both of which are essential to a healthy, safe and cheerful workplace, while implementing safe and stable operations.
<Quality>
We will strive to secure and enhance product quality to gain the trust of customers by consistently offering satisfying products.

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●Security and Disaster Prevention
We participated in the Goi and Anegasaki Joint Safety Expert Committee and introduced
our security, disaster prevention and safety activities at the Chiba Plant; our male employees received the third prize in their category in the early fire extinguishing competition withequipment held jointly by the Ichihara Association for Safety of Hazardous Materials andthe Ichihara Fire Prevention Association; we received a prize for the stability of our operations from the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association; and an employee received anaward for the excellent handling of hazardous materials from the Ichihara Association for
Safety of Hazardous Materials.
●Occupational Safety
We had a screening to renew the certification of the Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment Series (OHSAS). With the aim of enhancing employees’ health, we performed
examinations to determine the physical age of employees in cooperation with the Chiba
City Sport Promotion Section. In addition, we arranged mental health lecture presentations
by industrial physicians as well as counseling at physical check-ups. Owing to such efforts,
we received the Excellent Worker Award (Individual) from the Chiba Federation of Labor
Standards Associations.
●Community Engagement
As a member of the Environmental Conservation Association of Chiba Prefecture, we conducted environmental awareness-raising activities at the Eco Fair Ichihara. During

Environment Month, we conducted a plant tour for local elementary school students,
cleaned up the stretch of National Route 16 that runs in front of the plant and opened astall at the Goi Rinkai Festival.
●Social Contributions
As a member of the Ichihara Area Safe Driving Management Association, we instructedemployees on issues related to traffic safety and participated in a seatbelt campaign during
Traffic Safety Week. We also gave a presentation on the traffic safety activities conductedin the Chiba Plant to the Ichihara Traffic Safety Association.
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Given the Plant’s 50th anniversary five years from now, we are engaging in CSR activities
with an eye toward the next 50 years of operations.
We will make efficient use of our security management, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 andOHSAS 18001 systems to enhance security, quality, the environment and occupationalsafety and health. By doing so, we will proactively and consistently improve our business
operations. We will collaborate with government bodies, other companies and local residents to maintain security and prevent disasters as an industrial complex. We will engage
more with the community and take steps to build trust.

Environmental Performance
Item

Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal

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<Environment> We aim to become a manufacturing company that gains trust by protecting the environment and ensuring safety. We
are endeavoring to sustainably reduce environmental impact by cutting resource use, energy consumption, CO2
emissions, waste generation and the amount of final disposal while reducing and carefully managing chemical substances and their emissions. We also aim to operate in harmony with the community.
<Safety>
With the slogans “eliminating action-related disasters” and “constant implementation of risk prediction,” we will strive
to secure safe plant operations by strictly reviewing hazard source measures at each section, promoting measuresagainst human errors and preventing action-related disasters through the thorough implementation of risk prediction
before operation.
<Quality>
Giving the top priority to the timely provision of reliable products that satisfy customers, we will continue to plan products with consideration for quality, the environment and safety while improving processes.

Executive Officer,
General Manager of
Shibukawa Plant

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●Achieving zero emissions
Through our efforts in waste reduction and the thorough implementation of waste separation, the ratio of emissions became 0.93%, and we thus attained zero emissions (less than
1% emissions).
●Educational session involving simulating danger and training for the safe operation of forklifts
With the aim of eliminating possible serious accidents, suchas employees being caught in rollers as well as forklift-related
accidents, we conducted educational sessions that involved
hands-on training as well as training sessions for the safe
operation of forklifts.
Training session for thesafe operation of forklifts●Plant TourAs part of communication activities aimed at ensuring harmony with local society, we periodically hold plant tours. On December 16, 2009, we invited nine representatives of five
local community associations. Visitors were surprised by the drastic changes made to thesite due to its conversion from a chemical plant to an electronic materials plant. After theplant tour, we exchanged opinions with visitors. Such activities offer good opportunities todeepen understanding and trust, and we will continue to offer plant tours.
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
We aim to deepen community understanding of the Company and contribute to society byconducting plant tours and experimental science classes for elementary school children in
addition to participating in local events.
On the environmental front, we will continue to reduce resource use, energy consumption, CO2 emissions and chemical substance emissions while further lowering waste
generation. By doing so, we aim to maintain our zero emissions status.

Environmental Performance
Units

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

Fiscal 2010 targets

Compared with fiscal 1990
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3
t
t
t

0.85
51
153
508
209
8
9,730
24
22,000
211

0.93
37
120
355
76
3
9,690
22
15,400
124

0.84
44
109
436
116
5
9,700
17
17,400
98

0.83
46
88
426
86
6
—
20
16,900111

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

3Kazuyuki Koyama
Environmental, Safety and Quality Policies

Item

Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal

Units

Compared with fiscal 1990
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3ttt

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

1.00
1
5
9
25
1
2,700
3
552
13

1.08
1
4
8
23
1
3,430
4
453
6

0.85
1
5
6
16
1
2,520
3
503
5

Fiscal 2010 targets

0.82
1
5
9
25
1
—
3
331
3

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

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Ofuna Plant

Isesaki Plant

Ofuna Plant

Isesaki Plant

ProfileProfileAddress: 13-1, Dai 2-chome, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Telephone: +81- 467-45-1110
Employees: 227 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Resins and plastic products: Including synthetic fibers for wigs, packaging materials, and functional films
Operations: Our product lineup is the fruit of advanced capabilities drawing on ejection
molding, adhesion coating and film production technologies. We are DENKA’s prime
production unit for plastic products. We develop and manufacture such offerings as
TOYOKALON synthetic fiber for top global wig and hairpiece brands, packaging tapesthat include hand-cuttable and printing tapes, laterally stretched Calalyan Y polyethylene
film and polyvinylidene fluoride DX Film.

Address: Isesaki Plant: 245, Nishigawara, Naganuma-cho, Isesaki, Gunma
Telephone: +81-270-32-1251
Isesaki Plant (Ota): 3015 Serada-cho, Ota, Gunma
Telephone: +81-276-52-4111
Employees: 257 (as of March 31, 2010)
Major products: Electronic materials: DENKA THERMOSHEET EC, DENKA Thermo
Film ALS and other carrier tape, trays and cover tape for semiconductor and electronic
components processes
Functional materials and plastics: Styrene Sheet, CLEAREN Sheet, and stretch film,
Denka DX film used in solar cell module back sheets
Operations: This plant manufactures sheets and films from polystyrene, vinyl chloride
and other raw materials. The Ota facility has the greatest production capacity in the
Orient for these products. We supply food and electronic packaging materials that meetstringent requirements for performance and quality management, and are endeavoring
to bolster our processing technologies while developing value-added offerings.

CSR Policies
General Manager Policies
Philosophy: We aim to contribute to and prosper with the community of Kamakura, which abounds with cultural,
historical and environmental legacies.
Goals:
We will contribute to the community and corporate progress by making the environment, safety andquality our top priorities.
1. Reduce our environmental footprint by conserving energy and cutting waste.
2. Comprehensively manage safety relating to raw materials, products, logistics and disposal and continue
to engage with the community.

CSR Policies

Hideo Oishi

Environmental, Safety, and Quality Policies

Senior Executive Officer,
General Manager of
Ofuna Plant<Environment> 1. Comply with laws and ordinances and enhance environmental awareness2. Act in line with medium-term environmental plan and improve performance
3. Contribute to the community<Safety>
1. Deploy full-fledged initiatives that ensure underlying safety
2. Create a vibrant and healthy workplace<Quality>
1. Continue to improve raw materials, processes and product management to pursue and maintain high quality

A comprehensive
emergency drill conducted
on November 24●We held a Safety Announcement Meeting to raise safety
consciousness.

Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal●We implemented special training for operating cranes, leading to
the building of a structure for “cultivating safety-conscious
employees who do not get hurt or cause others to be harmed.”●We conducted complete cleanups of the plant and nearby streetson the third Wednesday of each month.
●We deepened our interactions with local residents by cooperatingwith the Fujimicho Town Association on the day of the Summer
Festival (CSR Report 2010 p. 34-35)
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Based on the philosophy, “We aim to contribute to and prosper withthe community of Kamakura, which abounds with cultural, historicaland environmental legacies,” we promote dialog and interaction
with the local community. In terms of our activities to reduce waste,
we aim to reduce environmental burdens by curbing waste generation through better yields and by improving our emission ratio basedon efforts to separate waste.

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●Security and Disaster Preparedness
We hold annual disaster drills at the Isesaki Plant and evening oncall drills at the Ota facility.

Compared with fiscal 2002
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3ttt

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

0.81
1
1
4
0
0
71
0
194
13

0.80
1
1
2
0
0
70
0
211
22

0.94
1
1
1
0
0
87
0
188
22

Executive Officer,
General Manager of
Isesaki Plant

Fiscal 2010 targets

0.70
1
1
2
0
0
—
0
190
20

Firefighting drills at the Isesaki Plant

Item

Energy consumption indicator unit
CO2 emissions (from energy sources)
PRTR substance emissions
NOx emissions
SOx emissions
Soot and dust emissions
Water used
COD・BOD discharges
Waste
Final waste disposal●Experiential Training
We held roll-safety education and fork-lift operation refresher courses (CSR Report 2010 p. 31)●Social Contributions
We are continuing to undertake cleanup activities beyond our facilities. (CSR Report 2010 p. 34-35)
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Making it the top priority of the plant to strictly comply with related
laws and ordinances based on its ISO 14001 certification, we do
our utmost to carry out environmental protection activities. Such
activities position waste reduction, energy and resource conservation and distribution safety as major issues. In addition, we reduce
waste generation by improving our processing technology.
Regarding safety and health, we strive to prevent occupational accidents and facilities mishaps and are pushing ahead with measures
to combat lifestyle diseases and mental health-related problems as
part of endeavors to create a vibrant and comfortable workplace.
Finally, we will continue to undertake beautification activities in areas
surrounding our plant.

Environmental Performance
Units

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

5<Environment> Conserve energy and resources, ensure distribution
safety and proactively preserve the environment<Safety>
Create a comfortable workplace and ensure that noaccidents or disasters occur<Quality>
Improve quality and swiftly and accurately meetcustomer needs.

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives

Environmental Performance
Item

Environmental, Safety, and Quality Policies

1. Ensure safety and health.
2. Pursuing ongoing efforts toreach DENKA100 objectives.
3. Improve customer satisfaction.
4. Create products that match changes
in the social climate.

Toshiharu Kano

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●We conducted comprehensive emergency drills in preparation foran earthquake.

General Manager Policies

Units

Compared with fiscal 2005
10,000 ttttt
1,000m3ttt

Fiscal 2007

Fiscal 2008

Fiscal 2009

0.99
1
0
0
0
0
320
0
211
28

1.02
2
0
0
0
0
326
0
172
0

0.99
1
0
0
0
0
358
0
169
12

Fiscal 2010 targets

0.96
2
0
0
0
0
—
0
243
101

Note: Totals of individual figures in this and other tables may not be exact because we rounded down fractions. The totals for this table match the figures in the Input and Output section on CSR Report 2010 p. 16.
We registered under the Japan government’s pilot emissions trading scheme in December 2008, so for CSR Report 2009 we calculated energy intensity and CO2 emissions based on the coefficients standards of the voluntary action plan of Nippon Keidanren, recalculating figures for previous reports, which we had based on the coefficients of the amended Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy.

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Overseas

Denka Singapore Private Limited
Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay #18-03, Singapore 048581
Telephone: +65-6224-1305

Denka Singapore Pte., Ltd.
Merbau Plant

Overseas

Denka Advantech Private Limited
Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay #18-03, Singapore 048581
Telephone:+65-6224-1305

DENKA Advantech Pte., Ltd.
Tuas Plant

ProfileProfileEmployees: 30 (as of March 31, 2010)
Operations: The Merbau Plant was DENKA’s first production facility in Singapore. We established thisplant in 1980 to participate in the Singapore Petrochemicals Complex project. The complex is locatedon Jurong Island, where we manufacture DENKA BLACK. We began operating our 50% press facility in
1984, upgrading it in 1997. We set up a granulation facility in 2002. Owing to its superior liquid absorption, electrical and thermal conductivity properties and high purity, DENKA BLACK is used worldwide in
dry manganese and lithium-ion batteries, power cables and semiconductor packaging materials.

Employees: 55 (as of March 31, 2010)
Operations: A production plant for the fused silica filler used in semiconductor packaging, the Tuas
Plant was established in 1991. To accommodate advances in semiconductor packaging and the trend
toward more environmentally friendly products, we specialize in spherical fused silica fillers and aremaking progress with technological improvements and enhancements to our production system. We
are developing as an overseas base that maintains the stable production and supply of products forwhich we, along with DENKA’s Omuta Plant, boast a top share of the world market.

CSR Policies

CSR Policies

General Manager Policies

General Manager Policies• Occupational safety and health and security and disaster prevention• Improve quality further for new applications

1. Ensure security and safety to keep our zero-accident record
2. Meet our budget and generate more profit byincreasing market share
3. Promote cost reductions through technical developments andenhancements to the production system
4. Minimize quality risk, prevent complaints, work to maintaina high level of customer satisfaction

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
We worked to raise awareness about safety by proactively using videos that analyze accident examples (CSB: U.S.
Chemical safety and hazard investigation board). Moreover, we took steps to maintain water quality in light of ourenvironmental activities.
As part of our actions for fiscal 2010, we are voluntarily producing a safety guidance video and holding safetyrelated competitions. In addition, as a member of the Singapore Petrochemicals Complex, we collaborate with eachmember company to implement ongoing safety and environmental activities.

Yoshiteru Yamazaki
General Manager ofMerbau Plant

Seraya Plant
ProfileEmployees: 60 (as of March 31, 2010)
Operations: The Seraya Plant has the world’s largest production capacity for styrene resins. Our production lines make general-purpose polystyrene, methyl methacrylate styrene copolymer resin, and
CLEAREN styrene-butadiene block copolymer. Our annual production capacity is 300,000 metric tons.
We aim to optimize our three facilities, personnel and logistics and have built a structure to minimize
costs and enable personnel to maintain operational efficiency.

1. Maintain zero-accident record(1) Reinforce relationships by improving our ability to maintain mutual trust, adherence to rules/procedures andimprove emergency responsiveness(2) Acquire and maintain OHSAS18001 certification(3) Reexamine HAZOP
2. Maintain compliance3. Achieve a better working environment (better adherence to rules, encouraging two-way communication andpursuing our 5S program)
4. Educate employees and strengthen our organization in terms of plant technologies, our efforts to establish
a maintenance system and the recruitment of local staff)

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Fiscal 2010 Initiatives<Using Resources Efficiently>
We aim to enhance yields from polystyrene, methyl
methacrylate styrene and CLEAREN.
We also aim to use waste plant oil as fuel.
We were able to cut in half losses associated withstarting up and shutting down facilities<Environmental
Responsiveness>
We aim to completely shift
from paper to plastic bags
(methyl methacrylate styrene
and CLEAREN)<Safety Initiatives>
We bolstered basic education and enhanced
employee capabilities by improving education inchemicals, processes and equipment.

<Safety Initiatives>
We will acquire OSHAS18001 certification
We plan to undertake a HAZOP study following operations at our three plants (one plant per year)

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Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives

Toshiyuki Kageyama
General Manager of<Safety>Tuas Plant
Achieved two years and 10 months of accident-free operations (as of March 2010)
By means of the initiatives listed below, we will improve the safety awareness of all employees andhelp ensure another zero-accident year.
• Making an independent safety video and utilizing training • Conducting fire drills with the fire department• Commending people with excellent safety records, etc.
<Environment> We worked to save electricity by, for example, reviewing air compressor operation times, and we cut down on packaging
materials. We will continue to save electricity and carry out resource recycling activities in fiscal 2010.
<Quality>
We conducted a quality risk assessment and implemented process improvements. We also analyzed and worked to mitigate factors causing variations in shipping inspections. We will prioritize risk-reduction measures and promote initiatives thatwill help bring them about.

Address: Unit 9B Modern Industrial Square, No.333
XingpuRoad, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou China
Telephone: +86-512-6287-1088

ProfileEmployees: 60 (as of March 31, 2010)
Operations: DENKA established this company in January 2006 as its first production and sales subsidiary in China since World War II. This company manufactures carrier tape for electronic packaging
and micro-slit products. Having decided to make China our main sales destination, approximately 80%
of our sales are destined for that country’s domestic market.

General Manager Policies

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1. Improve employee safety awareness2. Promote energy and resource conservation
3. Implement anti-contamination measures andevaluation method improvements

Denka Advanced Materials (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

CSR Policies

Fiscal 2009 Activities

In an effort to complement the generalmanager policies, (shown at left)

CSR Policies
General Manager Policies
Kazuya Tokumoto
Deputy Managing
Director,
General Manager ofSeraya Plant

Maintain our zero-accident record and improve quality by enhancing our operations.
1. Bolster safety initiatives to maintain our zero-accident record.
2.Improve production techniques and quality management, reduce the number of complaints about quality
3. Maintain the workplace environment and ensure strict compliance.
4. Undertake education and drills, continue to work to upgrade workplaces

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Yuichi Kadoya

Fiscal 2009 Activities

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives<Environmental Initiatives>• We employed resources more efficiently and reduced
waste by increasing production yields<Environmental Initiatives>• Promote improvements to production yields with the dual
aims of ongoing efficient resource utilization and waste
reduction◎Bottom sheet: More than 96%◎Cover tape: More than 92%<Safety Initiatives>• Record zero accidents• Improve employee safety awareness; implement safety
management to include relatively minor mishaps (cut fingers, etc.)

Item
Bottom sheet
Cover tape

Target93.0%
93.0%

Actual result
94.6%
91.5%

• Thorough Environmental Chemical Controls◎Gathered and managed SGS product data
<Safety Initiatives>• We recorded zero accidents.
• Conducted regular patrols to eradicate hazardous areas

Deputy Director,
General Manager

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Site Reports 2010

R&D

R&D

Central Research InstituteElectronic Materials InstituteProfileProfileAddress: 5-1, Asahi-cho 3-chome, Machida, Tokyo
Telephone: +81-42-721-3611
Employees: 84 (as of March 31, 2010)
Center Overview: Central Research Institute began operating at its current site after
DENKA relocated its Meguro Research Center there in 1962. The facility has creatednumerous basic technologies for inorganic and organic chemicals, petrochemicals
and plastic products as the spearhead of DENKA’s product innovation. The center willcontinue exploring medium- and long-term R&D and help enhance the quality ofexisting offerings.

Address: Nakamura 1135, Shibukawa, Gunma
Telephone: +81-279-25-2477
Employees: 90 (as of March 31, 2010)
Research Focus: Developing highly functional electronic materials through organic andinorganic hybridization.
General Manager Policies:
1. Explore topics with existing products based on selectivity and concentration and undertake customer-specific research themes
2. Build production technologies that factor in high functionality and quality and cost-competitiveness3. Create basic and component technologies that harness the mechanisms of physical properties
and clarify reaction schemes

CSR Policies
General Manager Policies

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives

The Central Research Institute adopted as its motto:“An institute that contributes to society through monozukuri that meets needs.”
1. Developing new products
2.Promote exploratory research corresponding to society’s needs
3.Nurturing world-class researchers
4.Undertaking environmental and safety initiatives

Environmental, Safety, and Quality Policies
In keeping with Companywide policies, in our efforts to safeguard the environment we promote responses toglobal warming, contribute to society and work to prevent environmental accidents. With regard to safety andhealth, the policy’s aims are to ensure that there are no major accidents, such as explosions or fires, no workplace injuries and no occupational diseases or disorders. Quality assurance activities include the promotion of
improvement reviews at the new product development stage. Furthermore, to promote these activities wework to develop the personnel capable of learning, thinking and acting on their own initiative.

Tetsuro Maeda
Representative Director,
Senior Managing
Executive Officer,
General Manager ofCentral Research InstituteFiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
In addition to environmental management system (EMS) certification
renewal activities, general fire drills conducted in cooperation with
the Machida fire department, training in responses to earthquakes,
fires and power outages and training in the handling of hazardous
substances and high-pressure gas, we conduct safety activities that
include hazard experience training. Furthermore, the institute held achildren’s chemistry class for the Machida Boys and Girls Fire Clubin June, another chemistry class to which pupils from the Machida
Dai-Yon elementary school were invited in August, and an institutetour specifically for third-year students from the same school in
September, deepening exchanges with the local community.

● Presented with Special Safety AwardOn May 27, 2010, the institute was presented with a special safety
award at the 34th Grand Prix Safety Awards hosted by the Japan
Chemical Industry Association and the Japan Responsible CareCouncil (JRCC). This award, which is given to model business sitesthat implement superior safety activities, commended the institutefor having suffered no accidents that caused lost workdays in the
17 years since 1992.

Presented with a special safety
award for 17 years of operations
with no accidents requiring lostwork days

EMS maintenance assessment(March 11, 2010)

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
Training exercise to rescue
evacuees from a roof during ageneral fire drill (October 21)

Hazard experience training (July 9)Children’s chemistry class(August 5)
Field trip institute tour for pupils
from the Machida Dai-Yon
elementary school in Tokyo(September 24)

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As part of activities designed to safeguard the environment, theinstitute will promote energy conservation and progress with thedevelopment of products designed to that end. Safety activities
include the institute’s acquisition of a fiscal 2010 model promotion
workplace designation from the Tokyo Labour Bureau for its safety
and health management system as well as the institute’s efforts
toward risk assessment. With regard to (safeguarding) employee
health, the institute gives consideration to mental health andendeavors to maintain vibrant workplaces. Future quality assurance
activities will include quality engineering training and the assessmentof quality risk accompanying new product launches. In addition,
tours for elementary school pupils will be in June and September,encouraging the building of community ties.

In addition to developing high-performance and highly functional electronicmaterials that, for example, help to reduce CO2 emissions and eliminate theuse of mercury, the Electronic Materials Institute works to develop advanced
manufacturing processes. Our radiation protection products and processtape, both of which feature high functionality and wide product selection, areused in LEDs, a technology that carries high expectations in terms of environmental responsiveness. Consequently, one global LED product manufacturer
after another adopted these products in fiscal 2009.
In process adhesives, which are usedprimarily in the manufacture of solar cells,
we significantly reduced the amount oforganic solvent and CO 2 emitted during
production and are spotlighting their use as
an eco-friendly adhesive.
We are offering a number of electronic materials, including products thatcan dissipate heat in electric and hybrid automobiles.
Clean rooms and automated equipment are essentials in developing

electronic materials,
for which the tolerance for impurities is
no more than onefiftieth the thicknessof a human hair.
We are continually
reducing the amount of electric power required tomaintain control by installing state-of-the-art equipment and modifying device operations.
Norihiro Shimizu
In our daily duties as well, we are switching away
Executive Officer,
General Manager offrom paper to electronic documents as part ofElectronic Materials
efforts to cut CO2 emissions from certain aspects ofInstitute
our R&D activities.
We will continue to pursue R&D into environmentally friendly and safe
products while promoting low-carbon research.

Polymer Technology InstituteProfileAddress: 6, Goi-Minamikaigan, Ichihara, Chiba
Telephone: +81-436-26-3220
Employees: 135 (as of March 31, 2010)
Research Focus: Functional resins, plastic materials and elastomers
General Manager Policies: Anticipating market changes over the medium to long term, strengthening
collaboration between departments and sites, accelerating the development of high-value-added products
1. New product development in growth fields
2. Secure profit by expanding sales of existing products and through product differentiation
3. Maximize fundamental technologies in key products
4. Enhance and pass on production technologies and safety techniques
5. Nurturing world-class researchers
6. Promote environmental, safety and health activities

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives
A new center, the Polymer Technology Institute was established on April 1,2009 at the Chiba Plant, DENKA’s largest general research facility. We aim to
help the Company to achieve sustainable revenues and earnings by tackling
diverse technical issues and creating technologies and products that lower
environmental impact, conserve energy, and contribute to safety and health.
In the functional resin field, the institute advances the development ofmaterials, primarily styrenes and acetates, utilized in polymer technologies.
Focusing on LED products, which have particularly good energy-saving attributes, we are making headway in research designed tofind applications for resins ineach component. At an exhibition in 2009, we showcaseda high-heat radiation-resistantresin compound that we haveproposed as an alternative tometal in LED bulb housings.
In plastic materials, ourLED bulb housings that utilize a highheat radiation resin compound

efforts focus on making existing products lighter andthinner, with reduced solvents. These offerings include
food packaging materials, industrial adhesive tape,construction materials and pipes used in agriculture
and engineering. We are also developing new products, such as weather-resistant films for solar generation systems.
In the elastomer field, we are making progresswith chloroprene rubber R&D. One project is focusing
on the development of an environmentally friendly, Tatsuhiro Aoyagi
water-based adhe- Senior Executive Officer,
General Manager ofsive. Furthermore,
Polymer Technology
in August we invitInstituteed pupils from the Tazawa Elementary
School near the Omi Plant in Itoigawa,Niigata, to a chemistry class. Through thiskind of activity we interact with the communities in the region.
Children’s chemistry class(August 26)
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Site Reports 2010

Major Affiliates

Major Affiliates

CRK Corporation
Major Affiliates
DENKA Polymer Co., Ltd.

http://denkapolymer.co.jp

ProfileAddress
Head Office: 12-8 Kiba, 5-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: +81-3-5245-3641
Plants: 3 in Chiba Prefecture (Sakura, Goi, Katori)
Employees: 354 full-time and 155 part-time (as of April 1, 2010)
Major Products: OPS products, PSP food trays, food containers, SOFLIGHT
products, packaging wrap and agricultural packs

Stiffness

Shinji Sugiyama
President

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives• We will actively promote environmental improvement activities by bolstering
the development and supply of environmentally friendly, safe and reliable
products.
• We will once again formulate environmental policies in order to conserve
energy, reduce the emission of substances harmful to the environment andreduce waste.
• As part of the actual measures we are taking, we will pursue further reductions in the weight of our products. At the same time, we are bolstering
efforts to conserve energy by participating in the Energy Conservation
Promotion Conference (secretariat: the Energy Conservation Promotion
Office).
• Polystyrene recycling business efforts (CSR Report 2010 p. 15)

Supple0
OPS

SOFLIGHT

Address: 306-banchi, Koyagi-cho, Takasaki, Gunma
Telephone: +81-27-362-7510
Employees: 65 (as of April 1, 2010)
Major Products: Rubber compounds, industrial rubber products, fire-resistantrubber products, butyl adhesive tape, water swelling leakage stop rubber tapeand quakeproof manhole joints●Environmental Activities
As a result of our ongoing efforts to minimize the number of defective products and improve product yield, since fiscal 2008 we have reduced overall
waste 15%. Specifically, the amount of rubber landfill waste was cut approximately 24%.
●Safety and Quality Enhancement Activities through the Improvement of
the Operating Environment
To enhance safety, operational efficiency and product quality, we installed approximately 100m2 of skylights in the ceiling to brighten the inside the plant. As aresult, the lighting intensity was improved to over 600 lux only with natural lightcompared with 200 lux with lighting before, contributing to energy conservation.

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives• We will strive to further reduce waste while enhancing the reuse and recycling ratios. In particular, we will reduce landfill waste, enhance the ratio ofthermal recycling as well as promote the reuse of waste materials as muchas possible by enforcing the strict separation of wastes.
• Promoting 3S (Seiri, Seiton and Seisou, that is, sorting, tidying and cleaning)and 3 Tei (Teii, Teihin and Teisu, that is, fixed position, fixed items and fixed
quantity), we will strive to enhance safety, improve the environment and quality.

http://www.hinode-kagaku.co.jp

ProfileAddress: 660 Aza Kuratani, Maizuru, Kyoto
Telephone: +81-773-75-5760
Employees: 44 (as of April 1, 2010)
Major Products: YORIN (fused magnesium phosphate), TORETARO (fused silicate
phosphate fertilizer), mixed fertilizer, chemical fertilizer
Shizuo Takagi

A-PET

DENKA SEIKEN Co., Ltd.

http://www.denka-seiken.co.jp

ProfileAddress
Head Office: 4-2 Kayaba-cho, 3-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: +81-3-3669-9091
Plants: Gosen City, Niigata (Niigata Plant, Kagamida Plant)
Employees: 553 (as of April 1, 2010)
Major Products: Influenza vaccines, virological diagnostic reagents, bacteriological diagnostic reagents, immunological diagnostic reagents, clinicalchemistry diagnostic reagents and general biological diagnostic reagents• We dispatched employees to two neighboring companies and the Omi
Plant for safety training.
• We switched our lighting from incandescent bulbs to fluorescent lamps. We
are planning to install LED lamps in the future.
• In the year under review, the volume of waste recycled included that of fiscal 2008,
resulting in the total volume recycled exceeding that generated in fiscal 2009.
• We proactively participated in both in-house and local community cleanup
activities. (CSR Report 2010 p.22)

President

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives“Through the manufacturing of fertilizer, we will contribute to society and realize employees’ self-actualization”• We will contribute to society by complying with laws and regulations while
securing profits to win out against industry competition.
• Each employee will exhibit their originality and faithfully aim for their goal.

DENKA Azumin Co., Ltd.
Shigetoshi Toyooka
President

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives

Fiscal 2009 Initiatives●Safety Initiatives• Each department expanded its efforts to ensure workplace• We conducted training for managers by outside lecturers• Examples: Skills Training Course on Special Chemical Substances forSupervisors and Skills Training Course on Organic Solvents for Supervisors• Undertook patrols through individual workplace initiatives• Conducted a general emergency drill at the Niigata Plant on February 22, 2010.
●Community Activities• We made monetary contributions to and participated in local festivals.
• We held a tour of the Kagamida Plant on March 24 to coincide with aninspector training session conducted by the Gosen Social Worker Child
Welfare Conference.
• We dispatched a Company employee on April 27 to provide a one-day
lecture at the Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences.
• We donated 6,000 masks to Gosen City on May 18 as part of our measures to counter the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus.
• We cooperated in the management of the National Sports Festival in Niigata• At the 64th National Sports Festival, six people from our offices volunteered to participate as referees for softball, Japanese archery and rubber
baseball competitions and serve as competition committee members.
• We participated in the activities of the Gosen Gender Equality Council.
• We were involved in the Gosen Water Service Committee.

We will undertake the following Group CSR efforts.
●Disaster Preparedness and Worker Safety• We will promote risk management analysis and evaluation initiatives.
• We will undertake risk management activities, take action to predict various dangers and endeavor to prevent major accidents and disasters.
• We will undertake safety and health inspection tours and safety patrols
through the Safety and Health Committee• We will promote education that aims to improve safety-related knowledge and awareness. In addition, we will promote mental health education, health counseling and activities that develop health.
●Community Engagement• We will strengthen relations and daily communications with the Gosen
Municipal Office.
• We will support and donate to the Yokomachi Summer Festival, theKinaseya Festival and other summer festivals around our plants, as wellas corresponding neighborhood associations.
●Community Contributions• We will participate in the Niitsu Labor Standards Association as a member of the board. We will promote the popularity of health and welfare
activities among local participating companies as both vice chairman of
the association and manager of the Health Section.
• We will remain involved with the Gosen Gender Equality Council.
●Employee Welfare Efforts• We will sponsor labor union activities, notably barbecues, soft volleyballand bowling events, for employees of the Niigata and Kagamida plants.

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President

Hinode Kagaku Kogyo

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Haruo Kimura

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives• We pursued weight reductions in all products so our containers can alleviate
environmental impact and conserve resources and energy. Beginning withsuccessfully reducing the weight of six of our product series by 15% to30%, compared with fiscal 2004, we achieved a 7.9% weight reduction in
all of our products.
• In addition, we drew on our Group strengths as an integrated manufacturerof everything from monomers to finished products to innovate SOFLIGHT,
for which we are expanding sales. This product is a next-generation, lightweight and transparent raw material that because it is both rigid and supple
is less vulnerable to cracks◆Suppleness*A tensile modulus of MPa
than OPS. SOFLIGHT also
4,000
reduces environmental bur3,000
den by more than 30%
2,000from A-PET products of
1,000
similar thickness.

http://www.crk.co.jp

ProfileProfileAddress: 118, 5 Chiwari, Nimai-bashi, Hanamaki, Iwate
Telephone: +81-198-26-2131
Employees: 27 (as of April 1, 2010)
Major Products: Azumin (magnesium humate fertilizer)

CSR Initiatives
Major Activities• We maintained our zero-accident record• We worked to safeguard the environment• We built relationships of trust with local residents

Yutaka Watanabe
President

Fiscal 2009 Achievements and Fiscal 2010 Initiatives●Maintained a zero-accident record• Proactive safety activities by managers (morning meetings, promotion committee and other meetings)• Under the leadership of the three subcommittees (risk prediction and near-accidents;
safety patrol; and the environment), we implemented various initiatives, including the
reduction, reuse and recycling of waste; repair and maintenance of existing facilities;
and risk prediction drills. Through these efforts, we strived to maintain our zero-accident record. As of March 31, 2010, we had posted 1,827 accident-free days.
• Our young employees participated in a training session to become risk prediction trainers charged with raising safety awareness.
• One of our employees received the 2009 Chairman’s Award of the Iwate
Association for (Ensuring the) Safety of Hazardous Materials.
●Environmental preservation activities based on the Hanamaki City
Pollution Control Agreement• We reported that all air, water and noise pollution as well as vibration fromour facility were within the limits of an accord with Hanamaki City.

●Building relationships of trust with local residents• Plant visit and information exchange with the Nimaibashi Committee for
Pollution Prevention Measures• Communications with neighborhood associations (Nimaibashi and Naocho)• Contribution to local society by outsourcing jobs to people over 60 years of age• Accepting internships from local high schools (industrial and general high schools)●Promotion of mainstay Azumin as an environment-friendly product• We explained to plant visitors that Azumin is made principally from natural
lignite, an environment-friendly material that improves the quality of soil.

Fiscal 2010 Initiatives• We will maintain our zero-accident record.
• Appointment of young employees as the leaders of subcommittees aiming
to invigorate the work environment.
• We will change the name of the Environment Subcommittee to theEnvironment and Energy Conservation Subcommittee to further emphasize
our energy saving activities.
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CSR Milestones

1985
1990
1995

The Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association proclaimed the Responsible Care (RC) ethos of independently
controlling and managing chemical substancesInternational Council of Chemical Association (ICCA) establishedJapan Responsible Care Council (JRCC) established; became a member
Created the Responsible Care policy and organized our Responsible Care (RC) Committee
Started Responsible Care audits

1997

Created a basic manual to promote product liability measures and organized the Product Liability (PL)Committee

1998

Organized the Energy Saving Subcommittee

1999

The Chiba Plant acquired ISO 14001 certification (all plants were certified by 2004)
Published our first Environmental Report

2000

Discovered acetylene and dioxin emissions at our alumina fiber plant and filed a report with the relevant
government agency (becoming a designated facility under the Dioxin Special Measures Act in 2002)

2001
2002

Inaugurated natural gas cogeneration facilities at the Chiba Plant
The Omi Mine won the Gold Kanban Award for excellence in mine preservation and performance
Started presenting information on affiliates in our Environmental Report
Launched biomass boiler power generation operations at the Omi Plant

2003

Created the Negative List (a database on environmental chemical substances)
Started our first medium-term environmental plan

2004

Inaugurated our Good Company Program (GCP)2005

Launched our second medium-term environmental plan

2006

Conducted Japan Responsible Care Conference third-party audits at the Omuta Plant
Omi Plant began accepting sewage sludge for its recycling system
Commenced the Companywide DENKA100 initiative
Established the CSR Promoting Office

2007

Published our first CSR Report
Launched our third medium-term environmental plan
JRCC began providing third-party audits of our CSR Report (covering headquarters and the Chiba Plant)

2008

2009

JRCC provided a third-party audit of our CSR Report (headquarters and the Omi Plant)
Set up the Earth Committee (CSR Report 2010 p. 18)
Established the Environmental Burdens Reduction Promoting Department (CSR Report 2010 p.18)
Acquired third-party verification of our CSR Report from the JRCC (covering headquarters and the Shibukawa Plant)
Signed the Responsible Care Global Charter2010

Launched our fourth medium-term environment plan
Acquired third-party verification of our CSR Report from the JRCC (covering headquarters and the Omuta Plant)

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