Comments from a Stakeholder
We received comments from Mr. Tomine on our2005 Environmental and Social Report.

Tetsu Tomine
Manager, Energy Saving Section
IC/CS Quality Assurance Dept.
(The Environment)
Semiconductor Operations Division
Seiko Epson Corporation■ Social Contribution by Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.

(1) Comments on the Environmental and Social Report

Receiving the Industry Leadership Award

The report outlines the Tokyo Electron Group’s activities briefly. I find the report

Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings Inc. (TEL USHD) received theattractive in that it specifically describes the Group’s activities and how it imple-Industry Leadership Award from Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) inments its commitment to the environment. Also, the report explains technical2005. This award is granted to citizen groups and other cooperative

matters in a way that is understandable even to customers who are not familiar withthe technical details. In particular, I was impressed with the Group’s commit-organizations that have greatly con-ment to energy-saving equipment. The Group is strongly determined to meet its cus-

tributed to KAB’s activities in thetomers’ needs through the concerted efforts of its workers. In addition, thefields of local beautification, mitiga-report clearly shows what the Group should do, including giving considerations totion of pollution, and reduction insafety and health-related matters. Also, the Group’s top managers express theiremissions. KAB highly evaluatedopinions on specific issues in detail in the report. Reading this report, I canTEL USHD’s planting, nature conservation, clean-up, and alternative

understand how the Group focuses on fulfilling its corporate environmental andReceiving the Industry LeadershipAwardenergy use activities.

social responsibilities.
(2) Comments on the Tokyo Electron Group’s EHS Activities
I was impressed with the Group’s commitment to their customers and the envi-

Sponsoring “Japan and Nature—Spirits of the Seasons”
TEL USHD sponsored an exhibition held by Austin Children’sMuseum last year, which was titled “Japan and Nature—Spirits ofronment and also with its strong sense of responsibility to ensuring the safety andhealth of its employees. I can understand that the Group thinks that the starting
point for ensuring safety for its customers is ensuring safety for its own employees,
and this has deepened my trust in the Group.

the Seasons.” In the exhibition, children made a virtual visit toIn examining the environmental impact of semiconductor factories, I came tofour characteristic places in Japan, Fukuoka, Shiga (Lake Biwa),

realize that the semiconductor manufacturing process is based on an exceptionally

Kyoto, and Sapporo, and enjoyed one

diverse range of technologies. In a semiconductor manufacturing facility, manu-season in one place. Japan’s uniquefacturing devices are connected with each other through input and output opera-geographicalfeaturesandsights

were introduced through interactivetions. In manufacturing a variety of semiconductor equipment, the Group isdetermined to face EHS-related problems seriously and give consideration toEHS as early as from the design stage, and I am quite impressed by their attitude.

media. The number of visitors to theExhibit of a Kyoto scene

exhibition exceeded 200,000.

(3) Impression of the Tokyo Electron Group from the Viewpoint of Seiko
Epson
We are pleased that the Group promotes the development of new equipment,
including process technologies, and continues to make proposals to us. We also
expect that the Group will make proposals for improving the equipment that has
been in operation in our factories, in addition to proposals for new equipment, leveraging the results of their technological development. As demonstrated in theenvironmental and social report, the Group is eager to set out an industry standard
and takes the initiative in the activities conducted by the semiconductor industry,including those by SEMI. The Group has indeed established a leading presence in

Message from Will Wynn, Mayor of the City of Austin
TEL USHD is an outstandingthe industry.
(4) Requests and Expectations for the Tokyo Electron Group

corporate citizen for the City ofAt present, we are in a very sensitive situation concerning energy saving andAustin. For example, in recent

environmental conservation, especially the latter. Individual achievements have beenyears, its community outreachmade from various aspects, but these achievements should be integrated to promote

programs and recycling efforts

energy saving in semiconductor plants. It is also true that an individual company

have been honored by Keepcannot be a winner in environmental activities without the cooperation of other com-Austin Beautiful. TEL USHD’spanies. I therefore think it important for the entire semiconductor industry todedicated support and leadership

improve cost efficiency as part of its environmental measures and I expect the Tokyo
Electron Group to continue to take the initiative in developing and popularizing

really make a difference to thequality of life in our community.
May 2006

diverse environmental technologies and lead other companies in energy-saving

Will Wynn

Mayor of the City of Austin

efforts by the entire industry.

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