Editorial policy
With the publication of the fiscal year 2016 edition, the title of the report has been changed from “Environmental andSocial Report” to “Sustainability Report”. Efforts are also being made to communicate more clearly about TEL’s roles
and responsibilities in promoting sustainable society and about specific activities toward achieving this goal.
Recognizing the importance of stakeholder communication, we made every effort to improve the quality andorganization of the report, so readers can understand the positioning of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) at TEL
and the policies and initiatives for advancing CSR. In this edition, we explain the connection between society andTEL’s medium- to long-term management plans. We also clearly describe the goals and activities of each department
to demonstrate our commitment to solving social issues through business operations and enhancing overall corporate value. To find out more, please visit us at www.tel.com.
TEL will continue to promote CSR, including the disclosure of information in a transparent manner. Your candid
opinions and inputs on this report are highly appreciated.
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Website:http://www.tel.com/environment/index.htm

Sustainability
ReportAmount of information

Organizations covered
Although some content covers only TEL subsidiaries in Japan, this report covers the entire TEL Group, 38 consolidated
companies around the world. In April 2014, the status of Tokyo Electron Device Limited changed from being a consolidated subsidiary to an equity-method affiliate.

Period covered
Although some content covers fiscal year 2017, this report principally covers fiscal year 2016 (from April 1, 2015 toMarch 31, 2016).

Publication dateCurrent report: July 2016
Next report:
Scheduled for July 2017
Previous report: July 2015

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

Contact
Tokyo Electron Limited
CSR Promotion Department
Akasaka Biz Tower, 3-1 Akasaka 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6325, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5561-7000
URL http://www.tel.com/contactus/index.htm

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Editorial policy
Table of contents

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CEO’ s message

4CSR operations

TEL’ s Corporate Philosophy and CSR
Stakeholder communication
Social issues surrounding our businessBusiness opportunities and mid-term vision
Materiality assessment

678
910

Innovation

Innovation management
Protecting and using intellectual property

1213

SafetyHighlights, Goals and results, Framework
Improving employee safety
Improving customer/Product safety

15
16
17

QualityHighlights, Goals and results, Framework
Product quality
Streamlining operations
Consideration for customers

1920
21
22

Procurement

Highlights, Goals and results, Framework
Sustainable supply chain
Supply chain communication

2526
27

Our people and workplace

Highlights, Goals and results, Framework
Realizing an engaging work environment

2930

Environment

Highlights, Goals and results, Framework
Product initiatives
Factory and office initiatives

3334
36

Social contribution

Highlights, Principles, Policy, Goals and results
Toward a sustainable global society
Working with local communities

3940
41

Corporate governanceCorporate governanceInternal control and risk management
Compliance

4246
47

Report review
Awards and recognition
Performance summary
Corporate profile

48
49
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