Takasago International Corporation

EHS 100 is subdivided into four mid-term phases each three years long and will last until FY2020, Takasago International's centenary.

No.	Category				Activities	Phase Ⅰ FY2009-2011	Phase Ⅱ FY2012-2014	Phase Ⅲ FY2015-2017	Phase Ⅳ FY2018-2020
No.	Overall Category		EHS Class	Subcategory	Activities	Phase Ⅰ FY2009-2011	Phase Ⅱ FY2012-2014	Phase Ⅲ FY2015-2017	Phase Ⅳ FY2018-2020
1	EHS Management		EHS	EHS Managers	Overall coordination of EHS management (head of general affairs or equivalent)	Appoint EHS managers at Japanese and overseas production sites	Appoint EHS managers at Japanese and overseas non-production sites	EHS managers meeting (every year)
			EHS	Internal Auditing	Selection of full-time inspectors	Select and enhance skills of full-time inspectors in Japan	Establish inspection structures at all trilateral regions (Asia, Europe, Americas)	Global inspection meeting (every year)
			EHS	Management System (MS)	Third-party certification of MS	Obtain ISO14001 certification at Japanese and overseas production sites	Obtain certification for integrated global EMS (environment management system)	Obtain OHSAS certification for Japanese and overseas production sites	Obtain integrated global OHSAS certification
2	Legal Compliance and Self-management		EHS	Statutory Managers	Full implementation of responsibilities and powers	Establish system of qualifications
			EHS	Statutory Managers	Centralized management of statutory managers	Gather information on statutory managers at Group companies in Japan	Gather information on statutory managers at Group companies worldwide	Create database
			ES	Due Submission of Statutory Filings	Management procedures for statutory filings	Gather information on statutory filings by Group companies in Japan	Gather information on statutory filings by Group companies worldwide	Compile management procedures
3	Action on Environmental Issues		E	Improved Information Disclosure	Global report	Global environmental report	Global sustainability report
	3.1	Countering Global Warming and Conserving Resources	E	Compliance with Kyoto Protocol	Compliance with Global Warming Solutions Law	Continue pursuing year-on-year 2% improvement in energy efficiency	Group companies in Japan: Follow industry standards	Effectively harness carbon dioxide emissions
			E	Compliance with Kyoto Protocol		Install energy-saving equipment		Install cogeneration equipment	Adopt solar power
			E	Reduced Water Use	Reduction in pumping of groundwater	Examine methodology	Utilize rainwater	Reuse drainage discharged into rivers (install drainage recycling facilities)
			E	3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for Containers and Packaging	3R activities for containers and packaging	Gather data and survey clients about recycling of containers and packaging	Request customer cooperation in recycling of containers and packaging	Recycle containers and packaging
	3.2	Management of Chemical Substances	H	Air Pollutants	Voluntary regulation of VOCs	Fix voluntary standards for VOCs and act in accordance with them
	3.2	Management of Chemical Substances	H	Type 1 Monitored Chemicals	Handling as voluntarily regulated "chemical substances"	Tighten and enforce in-house handling procedures
	3.3	Prevention of Air, Water, and Soil Pollution	E	Prevention of Water and Soil Pollution	Coexistence with neighboring communities	Implement voluntary surveys	Take steps to guarantee zero escape of emissions off-site	Study measures
			E	Carbon Dioxide Emissions	Contribution to prevention of global warming under revised Energy Conservation Law	Study adoption of cogeneration system (problem of land)	Reduction target from 2000 level: 10% of CO2 emissions	Install cogeneration systems at Group factories overseas	Achieve compliance with second Kyoto Protocol
			E	Reduction of CO2 Emissions at Non-production Sites	Implementation of energy saving activities by sales arm	Develop system for totaling CO2 emissions at non-manufacturing sites in Japan	Develop system for totaling CO2 emissions at non-production sites overseas	Achieve 2% year-on-year improvement in energy efficiency (Group in Japan)	Achieve 2% year-on-year improvement in energy efficiency (non-production sites overseas)
			E	Underground Facilities	Relocation of underground tanks and piping above ground	Gather and analyze information on underground facilities	Relocate underground facilities above ground at Hiratsuka, Iwata, and Kashima plants	Relocate underground facilities above ground at Group production sites in Japan	Relocate all underground facilities above ground at production sites worldwide
			E	Effective Use of Water Resources	Reduction of water consumption	year-to-year 2% reduction	year-to-year 2% reduction	10% reduction from 2000 level	Study rain water use
	3.4	Sensory Pollution and Response to Complaints	E	Prevention of Noise and Odors	Voluntary standards	Compile voluntary standards	Apply overseas
	3.5	Waste Management	E	Emissions Reduction Program	100% recycling of industrial waste	Compile emission reduction standards	Achieve emissions reductions at production sites in Japan	Achieve emissions reductions at production sites overseas	Recycle 100% at all production sites
			E	Measures to Prevent Illegal Dumping of Industrial Waste	Manifest management	Compile and enforce guidelines for management of contractors in Japan	Compile and enforce guidelines for management of contractors overseas
			E	Communication with Industrial Waste Collectors	Monitoring of all contractors at each plant	Verify and oversee recycling and resource recovery	Establish system for inspection and management of contractors (100% implementation of regular inspections)	Inspect firms to which recycled raw materials delivered (incl. overseas)	Audit and supervise legal compliance of contractors
			H	Reduction of Toluene & Halogen-Based Organic Solvents in Production	Revised VOC Law (benchmark year: 2000)	Reduce toluene emissions (by 30% from 2000 level)	Reduce toluene emissions (by 40% from 2000 level)	Reduce toluene emissions (by 50% from 2000 level)	Plan to reduce emission and transport of other PRTR substances
			H		Halogen-based organic solvents (benchmark year: 2000)	Reduce methylene chloride emissions (by 30% from 2000 level)	Reduce methylene chloride emissions (by 40% from 2000 level)	Reduce methylene chloride emissions (by 50% from 2000 level)
4	Risk Management and Response to Accidents and Emergencies		S	EHS Risks	Risk assessment	Implement at production sites in Japan	Implement at production sites overseas
					Compilation of risk identification procedures	Study prioritization of risks and measures to reduce them	Implement prioritization of risks and measures to reduce them
					Procedures for implementation of hazardous/non-regular operations	Compile procedures for implementation of hazardous operations	Compile procedures for implementation of non-regular operations
			S	Risk Diversification	Enhancement of risk management measures	Compile CSR procurement policy that takes account of risk (purchasing dept.)	Request improvements of suppliers and implement other such measures
5	Development of Products and Technologies		EHS	Environment, Health, and Safety Assessment	Implementation of assessments and taking account of findings	Bring in consultants as needed		Extend overseas
			EHS	Environment, Health, and Safety Assessment	Implementation of assessments and taking account of findings		Start with Japan
			E	Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)	Adoption and implementation of LCA for selected Takasago Products	Study adoption of LCA (research-lead)	Adopt LCA	Implement LCA
6	Facility Management and Vehicle Control		S	Facility Operation and Maintenance	Compilation of manuals	Three main plants (Hiratsuka, Iwata, and Kashima)	Production sites in Japan	Extend to overseas
			S	Facility Safety Inspections	Compilation of manuals	Three main plants (Hiratsuka, Iwata, and Kashima)	Production sites in Japan	Extend to overseas
			HS	Accidents Resulting in Bodily Injury	Equipment safety and management, education and training	Education and training plan
			S	Forklifts	Education and training	Education and training plan
7	Coexistence with the Community		EHS	Communications with Local Community	Appointment of liaison officer	For Japan and overseas
			EHS	Communications with Local Community	Community outreach	Organize and implement factory tours, school field trips, etc.	Study adoption of programs contributing to community
			EHS	Volunteer Activities	Active use of volunteer leave program	Provide company back-up	Study adoption of social services program
8	Respect for Basic Human and Worker Rights		H	Child Labor	Minimum work age: 15 (no one younger to be hired)	Foster awareness among Group companies worldwide	Investigate contractors and take appropriate action
			H	Respect for the Individual	Elimination of discrimination	Implement human rights education (personnel dept.)	Foster awareness among Group companies worldwide
			H	Hiring of Disabled Workers	Creation of accessible workplace	Create employment opportunities for disabled	Create barrier-free facilities, install warning systems for the hearing-impaired
			H	Assessment of Suppliers	Takasago International Corporation Suppliers’ Code of Conduct	Compile Japanese, English versions of code of conduct (purchasing dept.) and provide to suppliers as soon as available
9	Education and Training Programs		EHS	Restructuring of EHS Education	Raising of skill and knowledge levels on EHS	Utilize personnel dept., Takasago College	Implement hierarchical e-learning programs for all managerial staff	Educate all Group staff in Japan using e-learning	Educate all Group staff worldwide using e-learning
			EHS	Specialized Staff/Specially Qualified Personnel	Systematic training	Gather and analyze information	Compile and run education plan (appropriate dept.)
			EHS	Education of New Personnel	Issuance of certificate of completion	Implement on timely basis (e.g., new hire training)