Waste liquid and exhaust gas incineration equipment at our Takaoka Plant Negative electrode used in gas diffusion process AlleRemoveR ZTP-170 Afforestation activities at Mt. Takamaruyama in Tokushima Prefecture (owned and managed by the prefecture) The cleanup campaign along the upper reaches of the Shimanto River (Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture) Desulfurization facilities attached to boilers at our Tokushima Plant Toagosei Co., Ltd. 17 Gradual lowering of environmental burden n Energy conservation We are taking steps, including the installation of new energyefficient 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-onyear comparison. n 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. n Reduction of emissions of substances harmful to the environment We are working to reduce emissions into the atmosphere of greenhouse gases, notable 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. Social Contribution Activities Development of earth and human-friendly technologies and products n Development of an anti-allergen agent AlleRemoveR ZTP-170 We have succeeded in deactivating allergenic substances through the combined effect of organic and inorganic constituents, thereby contributing to the realization of more pleasant living environments. n 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. n Aron Clean LB10, a sodium hypochlorite with a low bromic acid content Development of a sodium hypochlorite with a substantially reduced bromic acid content, thereby contributing to the provision of safer and cleaner tap water. Contributions to Society In addition to systemic 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.