18 Annual Report 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility At Toagosei, we pursue our business operations with a strong emphasis on relationships with our customers, shareholders and employees, with the communities in which we operate, and with all other stakeholders. In all aspects of business we aim to realize an optimal balance between profitability, social contribution, and protection of the environment. ● We undertake continuous improvement activities toward our primary goal of preventing accidents We take measures to eliminate accidents resulting from human error, and we have contingency plans in place to minimize injury and damage in the event of an accident. Disaster management training are carried out on a regular basis. As a central element in its Responsible Care policies, the Toagosei Group is committed to working to ensure the safety of its products, as well as workforce safety and hygiene, and to reducing the impact on the environment of these products and their manufacturing processes at all stages from development through use to final disposal. By these means, the Group aims to maintain its reputation for trustworthiness among both its customers and society at large. Toagosei has created effective systems for internal control and corporate governance to enable fast and precise response to dramatic changes in the business environment, and to ensure fair and transparent We have established an in-house system to ensure a continued focus on compliance, and are conducting compliance educational programs. ● The reviewing and revision of the Toagosei Group Code of Conduct and the Toagosei Group Manual of Behavioral Standards ● Monitoring by the Compliance Committee ● Reviewing and revision of whistleblower hotline systems for reporting suspected instances of illegal or unethical conduct ● Drawing up guidelines for the protection of confidential personal information The Toagosei Group’s CSR goals are encapsulated in our motto: “share more happiness with more people through the chemical business.” In line with the spirit of this motto, we carry out CSR activities on a comprehensive Group-wide basis. The Group CSR Committee, consisting of representatives of all members of the Toagosei Group, acts as the central body for the promotion and supervision of CSR activities throughout the Group. Toagosei aims to pursuit public trust through the fulfillment of its social responsibilities as a chemical manufacturer A Toagosei firefighting team conducts a drill Rescue operations using a fire truck with an extendable ladder management. Measures taken thus far include the following. ● Introduction of executive officer system ● Participation in the management of outside directors ● Dedicated section for internal controls Management focused on the interests of stakeholders Responsible Care Activities Systems for internal control and corporate governance Rigorous accomplishment of compliance