Environment, Health and Safety Management

Societal Contributions
Based on our principle of respect for humanity, we strive to preserve the environmentand contribute to society, in cooperation with governments and local communities.

Stance on Societal Contributions

T O P I C S

At the core of TEL's business is the respect of humanity that has
been part of the corporate philosophy since the company was estab-

Tokyo Electron America's Societal Contributions

lished. The Tokyo Electron Group Credo and Principles on Environmental Preservation state, "TEL actively participates in environmental
protection activities practiced by our customers, suppliers and communities." Each company and facility in TEL undertakes a variety ofactivities to preserve the environment and contribute to society, whilebuilding relationships of trust with governments and local communities. In the future, we would like to advance further in this along withcustomers and society direction along with customers and society.
As we expand our activities as a part of our corporate mission.

Sponsorship for the Mount Fuji Restoration Campaign

Support for Nature Protection
As a part of its support for environmental protection activities, Tokyo Electron America, Inc. (TEA) became a sponsor of a permanent research and educational display at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Center. For the past twenty years, the Center has
been introducing people to the beauty and richness ofthe natural world and conveying the message of theneed to preserve wild plants and ecosystems.
In addition, employees of TEA participated inWildflower Walk 2002, organized by the Center. Donations collected are used for environmental education
and restoration of natural landscapes.

TEL took up the challenge of helping to preserve the environment of Mount Fuji by becoming a sponsor of the "Live with Mount
Fuji for a Week" event organized by the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper. This event was held as a part of the "Mount Fuji Restoration
Campaign," which aims to restore the natural conditions of thismountain, a symbol of Japan's spirit and culture. A variety of eventswere held, including concerts and lectures, and the profits were used
to purchase and install bio-toilets that use cedar chips in an effort toEnergy Green Choice Champion

help preserve the environment and beauty of Mount Fuji.

TEA, Inc. registered for the Energy Green Choiceprogram of Austin Energy, a local power utility inTexas. As a "Green Choice Champion," TEA has become a pioneer in purchasing clean and renewable energy.
In the autumn of 2001, TEA made an agreement topurchase 100% of the electricity it uses from renewable energy sources. This was a first for any high techcompany in Austin. Each year over the next 10 years,
the company will purchase about 6.5 million kWh ofelectricity generated from wind power, solar power,and methane gas generated from landfills. This isequivalent to the electrical consumption of about 550households.

Assistance for Rescue Operations
TEL donated approximately $250,000 in emergency relief funds
to the American Red Cross for victims of the terrorist attacks that occurred in New York on September 11, 2001. In addition, employees
and families of our American subsidiaries donated a total of $26,570
to the American Red Cross and the United Way September 11thFund, and Tokyo Electron America, Inc. made a matching donation.
In total, TEL donated more than $300,000 for relief efforts. Few
companies headquartered outside the United States made donations
on this scale, and the American Red Cross sent a letter of appreciation to TEL headquarters.
Through such donations, wehope that the hardships facedby the victims can be reduced, even if only in a smallway.

Certified as an Energy Green
Choice Champion
Letter of Appreciation from the American Red Cross

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Societal Contributions of Our Major Plants in JapanT O P I C S

At each plant, a variety of activities are being conducted through close

Participating in Paper Recycling
System Design–the Tohoku Plant

ties with the local community.
Tokyo Electron Limited, Fuchu Technology Center••In the southern region of Iwate Prefecture, localgovernments (regional business promotion bureaus)
are playing a pirotal role in tackling the issue of paper
recycling. They have created a committee to study resource-recycling systems with the participation of paper manufacturers, waste treatment businesses, andother local corporations. Tokyo Electron Tohoku Limited,Tohoku Plant participated in the paper recycling system
sub-committee and cooperated tohelp develop a paper recycling system.
During fiscal 2001, the company carried out a trial paper recycling initiative for three months during a test of the system, and helped
to identify problem areas. This project started full-scale operations inPamphlet promoting
fiscal 2002.

Blood-donation drive in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society
Donations of used postage stamps to the Fuchu Volunteer Center (to raise
funds for facilities at a home for the aged)•Cooperation with and donations for the Fuchu
City Welfare Society•

Support for the Accident Prevention Campaign
organized by Asahi Photo News•

Participation in outdoor activities for theNational Traffic Safety Campaign•

Support for the First Joint Concert of Fuchu
Citizens and the Tokyo Fire Department Band,

Sponsorship for the Fire
Department's Joint
Concertorganized by the Fuchu Fire Station
Tokyo Electron AT Limited, Yamanashi Plant (two facilities)•Participation in model project to prevent illegal dumping•

Neighborhood beautification in the Fujii and Hosaka areas•

Environment and Safety Award from the Labour Standards Inspection Office•

Summer work-study programs for local students

recycling of office paper

Tokyo Electron Kyushu Limited, Kumamoto and Koshi Plants•

Garbage clean-ups and beautification in areas around the plants during
Environment Month in June each year•

Factory tours for local students•

Support and cooperation for local events and celebrations•

Blood-donation drive in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society

Blood-donation drive in cooperation•Cooperation in local eventswith the Japanese Red Cross Society•••

Cooperation and donations to EarthDonations and collections

Week Kumamoto, which organizes No(public welfare organizations, Akaihane

Car Day and symposiums to protect theglobal environment

Community Chest charity campaigns,
welfare societies, fire brigades, andClean-up activities
Environment and Safety Award fromthe Labour Standards Inspection Officesports associations)•Cooperation with Akaihane Community

Chest charity campaigns
Tokyo Electron Kyushu Limited, Saga Plant

Tokyo Electron Tohoku Limited, Tohoku Plant
Participation in the Iwate Prefecture South Region Resource Recycling•

Clean-ups and weed removal in public parks near the plant

System Project, aiming for zero emissions at the regional level•

Promotion of campaign to stop unnecessary idling of vehicle engines

Participation in the Green Campaign of the Esashi Industrial Park Occupant•

Blood-donation drive in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross SocietyCommittee•

Donations of used postage stamps and telephone cards•••

Awareness campaign to stop unnecessary idling of vehicle engines•Factory study and tour programs for technical college and high school students•Blood-donation drive in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society•

The Saga Plant has been actively working to promote recycling and reduce theamount of garbage produced, and since1998 has been recognized as an Eco
Office by Tosu City. The plant undergoes regular inspections and aims tomaintain this certification.

Other activities include donations to the Esashi City Welfare Society andimplementation of traffic safety activities
Eco-Office Letterof Commendation

Eco Office
Certificate

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