Toagosei Co., Ltd. 19 ● Energy conservation We are taking steps, including the installation of new energy-efficient equipment, in pursuit of our goal of reducing energy intensity (both through direct consumption of fossil fuels and indirect consumption via electric power) by 1% on a year-on-year comparison. ● Reduction of industrial waste We have set targets for the “3Rs” (reduce, reuse, and recycle) waste management strategy. We are working toward achieving zero emissions of industrial waste across the Toagosei Group. ● Reduction of emissions of substances harmful to the environment We are working to reduce emissions into the atmosphere of greenhouse gases, notably CO2, pollutants such as SOx, NOx and ashes / soot, and the release into the water table of contaminants, including organic COD substances and nitrogen/phosphorous compounds. Development of environmentally friendly technologies and products ● Development of new electrolysis method using gas diffusion electrodes In a joint development with other parties in the caustic soda industry, we are developing a new method of producing caustic soda that reduces one-third electric power. ● Aron Alpha instant adhesive Toagosei has received the Eco Mark certification for Aron Alpha in recognition of the low environmental burden imposed by its production. In addition to systematic efforts to contribute to the welfare and happiness of the wider society of which we are part, the Company also works through the Social Contribution Committee, which draws its members from across all management and employees categories and collaborates with the labor unions. Waste liquid and exhaust gas incineration equipment at our Takaoka Plant Negative electrode used in gas diffusion process The cleanup campaign along the upper reaches of the Shimanto River Afforestation activities at Mt. Takamaruyama in Tokushima Prefecture (owned and managed by the prefecture) Desulfurization facilities attached to boilers at our Tokushima Plant The Eco Mark ● Aronix UV-curable resin It requires no solvents for processing into paints, inks, and electronic materials, has received high praise thanks to the energy efficiency of made possible in the production of these final products. Gradual lowering of environmental burden Social Contribution Activities Contributions to Society