BRIDGESTONEBRIDGESTONE WATER STEWARDSHIPPOLICYAt Bridgestone, we understand the importance of freshwatersupply and its value to the global community and believe freshwater should be equitably shared. In fact, less than 1% of theearth’s freshwater capacity is immediately available for global
daily needs. Global climate change, an increasing population
and an expanding global economy further threaten thesustainable balance of the freshwater supply.
We consider water an essential resource for our operations;
without it we would be unable to meet the global demand for ourproducts. At Bridgestone, water is required for cooling and creating
steam in our manufacturing processes as well as cultivating andprocessing natural rubber, an essential raw material.
In support of the global community’s effort to preserve fresh
water as a resource, Bridgestone is committed to researchingand developing technologies to minimize water use by, among
other items, implementing rain harvesting solutions in ourmanufacturing operations, producing low soil compaction
agricultural tires and developing renewable low-water natural
rubber crops. We accept the challenge and the responsibility toexplore water preservation and conservation opportunities
within our operations and to focus on opportunities that sustain
and preserve the water cycle.
The Bridgestone Group has developed the following“Bridgestone Water Stewardship Policy,” as part of Our Way toServe, which contains “Our Mindset” and “Our Way”. We
intend to contribute and do our part to help ensure the use offresh water is socially equitable and the water cycle ispreserved for future generations. The policy also reﬂects ourcommitment to respect international engagements such as
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OUR MINDSETSOCIALLY EQUITABLE
Water is a shared resource. Ensuring sociallyequitable water access demands the shared
responsibility and the cooperation of allstakeholders.
The Bridgestone Group remains committed tosocially equitable water access throughcooperation with communities and stakeholders inorder to address water challenges. We believe
access to clean water is a basic human right.
Accordingly, we provide safe water and promote
proper hygiene and sanitation to all employees,
contractors and visitors.

WATER CYCLE PRESERVATION
A healthy environment is the foundation of ourecosystem and our society, and the water cycle is a
critical component in achieving and maintaining
long-term growth and the continued health of ourcommunities.
The Bridgestone Group makes every effort todemonstrate, promote and preserve the water
cycle within our communities by promoting water
efﬁciency, stakeholder engagement and continued
compliance with regulations.

BRIDGESTONEBRIDGESTONE WATER STEWARDSHIPPOLICYOUR WAYUNDERSTAND• Understand the local water sources, how water is used andthe balance between water withdrawal and discharge• Understand water challenges in local communities throughstakeholder engagement• Educate employees as to the importance of solving local
water challenges

With this policy, the Bridgestone Group aims
to promote socially equitable water accessand preservation of the water cycle in thecommunities in which we operate.

IMPROVE LOCALLY• Reduce water withdrawal and increase water-use efﬁciency
through our innovations and continuous improvement• Improve the balance in the local water cycle in cooperation
with local communities through stakeholder engagement

Christine Karbowiak
Global CSTO**Chief Sustainability Ofﬁcer• Require suppliers to comply with laws and regulations
regarding water including the prevention of unlawful
efﬂuent discharge, and encourage them to identify theirwater risks and to manage their water usage in a mannerconsistent with this Policy

MAINTAIN• Strive to maintain a balance between water withdrawal anddischarge• Comply with regulatory and internal water usage and
efﬁciency standards• Promote stakeholder interaction through sharing water
efﬁciency best practices and knowledge that are employed
across our operations
Bridgestone Water Stewardship Policy v1.0 July 2020