Environment Environmental Management System Fujikura Group Global Environment Charter We created the Fujikura Global Environment Charter in 1992 and revised it in April 2013. Specifically, we added a provision on the conservation of biodiversity to the Charter based on the recognition that we need to make our business activities compatible with the protection of the global environment. Fujikura Group Global Environment Charter Established: April 1992 / Revised: April 2013 Foreword With the rapid developments in science and technology, human civilization is making dramatic leaps forward, and we have become able to enjoy affluent lives. On the other hand, however, we have seen progress in environmental destruction on a global scale, such as global warming, destruction of the ozone layer, acid rain, depletion of rainforests, desertification and marine pollution, and we have reached the stage where the existence on the earth not only of mankind but of life itself is in serious peril. Increasingly complex and diversified social systems are deeply involved with these global environmental problems, and corporate activities are undeniably one of the major factors behind these problems. At Fujikura Group we are strongly aware that our operations are closely related to the global environment, and are making the utmost effort to protect the global environment. Basic Philosophy Fujikura Group is expanding its basic policy of "establishing affluent and cheerful lifestyles through the efforts of all employees of the Fujikura Group" on a global scale, and is committed to company-wide activities to protect the earth as one of management's top priorities. Action Guidelines In all areas of corporate activities, each individual must act giving priority to conserving the global environment. 1.Organization and Administration Put in place internal organizations and administrative systems for environmental conservation which relevant directors will be responsible for. Each organization must clarify its environmental objectives and environmental goals, and promote planned and sustained improvements. 2.Improve Environmental Management Standards and the Level of Environmental Management In addition to observing the environmental regulations of the government and local governments, establish voluntary management standards in an effort to further improve the level of environmental management. Carry out environmental audits regularly and attempt to maintain and improve self-management. 3.In Operations Endeavor to conserve the environment in all stages of operations, to encompass development, design, purchasing, production, execution, sales, distribution and disposal. Furthermore, tackle energy saving, conservation of resources, promotion of recycling, and reductions in waste and substances that place a load on the environment, and work to prevent environmental pollution. 4.Appropriate Provision of Information to Customers Provide users of products with information, such as instructions for appropriate use, recycling and disposal. 5.Contribution to the Local Community By actively participating in conservation activities for the local environment, work to bolster mutual understanding and relationships of cooperation, and make a contribution as a member of the local community. 6.Overseas Operations While observing environmental standards in the countries we operate in goes without saying, also set our own voluntary management standards in a bid to conserve the environment. In addition to actively utilizing the technology and know-how for environmental conservation, work to develop personnel involved in environmental management. 7.Public Relations and Educational Activities Carry out educational and PR activities for all employees in a bid to promote understanding of conservation of the global environment, and to improve environmental awareness. 8.Preservation of Biodiversity Recognize the importance of biodiversity in the global environment and work to preserve the world’s ecosystems. Global Environment of 2050 and Our New Activities The World of 2050, Global Environment of 2100 The world population extends to 9 billion people and the economic to scale 4 times by the prediction of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) *1 and with it , the energy demands and the consumption of the natural resource enlarge the world of 2050. As a result, in 2050, We will face various problems on the earth scale. Among them, the major problems are 1. "Intensifying climate change", 2. "Accelerating the loss of biodiversity", 3. "Serious water shortage", and 4. "Progress of air pollution". As a result, in 2050, We will face various problems on the earth scale. Among them, the major problems are 1. "Intensifying climate change", 2. "Accelerating the loss of biodiversity", 3. "Serious water shortage", and 4. "Progress of air pollution". Among these four problems, the biggest one is the <intensifying climate change>, the world's CO2 emissions will increase by 50% (by 2010) in 2050, etc. In the worst case scenario * 1 the earth's we predict that the average temperature will rise by 3 to 6 degrees in 2100 of the end of the century compared to before the industrial revolution. In addition, predictive report*2 of "United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change" (IPCC) gives off warning in the world when the influence of the warming will continue for the several centuries after 2100. *1 The OECD created the OECD Environmental Outlook to 2050 (2012) jointly with the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). *2 United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report "fifth evaluation report" (October, 2015) Fujikura Group Promises and Responsibilities In December 2015, 196 countries participated and the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21) was held and the "Paris Agreement" was adopted. The result was a historical agreement towards climate change, including "to mention that the world 's average temperature rise should be kept to less than 2 degrees in 2030 and" to further suppress it within 1.5 degrees ". After the Paris Agreement, Japan formulated the "Global Warming Countermeasures Plan" in March 2016 and decided to "reduce CO2 by 80%" (relative to 2015) in 2050 as a "long-term goal" . Based on such international and domestic situations, the Group has formulated the "Environmental Long-term Vision 2050" for the year 2050. Establishment of "Fujikura Group Environmental Challenge 2050" In response to proposals from the Fujikura group global environment committee, the Fujikura group CSR committee established the "Fujikura Group Long-Term Environmental Vision 2050" and started efforts for the future on July 19th, 2016. Fujikura Group Environmental Challenge 2050 Enacted: July 19, 2016 [Preface] Four Challenges for 2050 Since its founding in 1885, the Fujikura Group has created value for customers and contributed to society through its "Tsunagu" technologies, including power cables, electric wiring parts, and automotive parts. In addition, as a corporate group that is friendly to people as well as the global environment, we began rolling out CSR initiatives in 2009 to achieve a sustainable society. According to forecasts by international institutions, including the OECD, the Earth is currently heading in a dangerous direction. Weather anomalies, due to climate changes triggered by greenhouse gases, are threatening our everyday lives. In addition, environmental issues, including a shortage of useable water, depletion of resources, serious air pollution, and destruction of biodiversity in tandem with an increase in population and economic activities, are becoming widespread and severe on a global scale. The Fujikura Group is a global citizen that conducts operations globally. In light of the aforementioned trends, looking toward the future in 2050, the Fujikura Group plans to undertake four challenges to minimize its impact on the environment. Furthermore, once the Group reduces its environmental burden to zero, in 2065, the year in which Fujikura will mark the company's Fourth Founding, the Group will embark on measures to bring about positive benefit to the global environment. Goals & Main Activities of the Four Challenges [Challenge 1] Zero CO2 emissions at plant by 2050 ⇔ Climate change We aim to reduce our CO2 emissions by 2030 by an amount that surpasses the level required of the industry by the government (versus FY2013). [Main activities] (1) Improve environmental performance of products (2) Use renewable energies (3) Employ hydrogen energy These are Fujikura’s three pillars for reducing CO2 emissions [Challenge 2] Minimize use of water at plants and wastewater management ⇔ Water risk -Do not use, reuse, and return to nature clean- [Main activities] (1) Minimize water use during the production process and reuse water (2) Recycle plant wastewater, including the use of rainwater (3) Treat wastewater to a level of quality that is safe and sufficient for its return to nature, etc. [Challenge 3] Symbiosis between plant workers and nature ⇔ Destruction of biodiversity [Main activities] (1) Enrich and use the Millennium Woods biotope garden at Fujikura sites around the world (2) Promote regional activities to preserve the natural environment (3) Promote natural environment education for future generations, etc. [Challenge 4] Effective use of resources and resource cycle ⇔ Depletion of resources and increased waste [Main activities] (1) Use eco-materials (2) Environmentally-friendly and long-life product manufacturing (3) Develop recycling technologies, etc. Challenge for the 4th 60 Years of Leadership Furthermore, once the Group reduces its environmental burden to zero, in 2065, the year in which Fujikura will mark the company’s Fourth Founding, the Group will embark on measures to bring about positive benefit to the global environment. System to Promote Environmental Activities Global Environment Activity Promotion System The overall environmental conservation activities of the Fujikura Group are managed by the Environmental-Site Working Group under the Group CSR Committee. The Environmental-Site Working Group is responsible for the discussion and resolution of issues related to the Group's environmental management. Specific activities of the body include setting annual and medium-term goals, formulating plans according to the set goals and monitoring the progress of the implemented plans. For addressing priority themes, special teams which support the planning of measures and ensuring implementation of the measures across the Group, etc., are organized under the Working Group as necessary. Fujikura Group ECO-PASS Environmental Information Collection System Fujikura is committed to identifying its energy use and waste generation amounts as well as the use of chemical substances in its business operations, in order to clarify related problems and make improvements to reduce its environmental impact. To this end, we have been collecting and managing environmental data from each factory and office in the Fujikura Group. Last fiscal year we launched the Fujikura Group ECO-PASS system to increase the efficiency of environmental data collection. In order to encourage the sharing and analysis of the collected information across the Group to further reduce our environmental impact, we have "visualized" the information, including data about our environmental impact and the results of our environmental activities. ECO-PASS management company (March 2017) Domestic ClassificationNo. Company Body 1 Fujikura Ltd. Consolidated 2 Fujikura Dia Cable Ltd. 3 Nishi Nippon Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. 4 Fujikura Automotive Asia Ltd. 5 Yonezawa Electric Wire Co., Ltd. 6 DDK Ltd. 7 Numazu Copper Refining and Rolling Co., Ltd 8 Fujikura Components Ltd. 9 Aomori Fujikura Kanaya Ltd. 10 Tohoku Fujikura Ltd. 11 Kyoei High Opt Co., Ltd. 12 Fujikura Solutions Ltd. 13 Suzuki Giken Co., Ltd. 14 Shinshiro Cable, Ltd. 15 Fujikura Precision Ltd. 16 Precision Fiber Optics Ltd. 17 Fuji Materials Ltd. 18 Fujikura Engineering Ltd. 19 Fujikura Logistics Co., Ltd. 20 Fujikura Shoji Co., Ltd. 21 Fujikura Business Support Co., Ltd. Non-consolidated 22 Musashi Wire Co., Ltd. 23 Optoenergy, Inc. 24 Fujikura Facilities Co, Ltd. 25 FPS Engineering Ltd. 26 Fujikura Cube Ltd. Overseas ClassificationNo. Company Consolidated 1 Fujikura Automotive Guangzhou Co., Ltd. 2 Fujikura Hengtong Aerial Cable System Ltd. 3 Fujikura Zhuhai Co., Ltd. 4 DDK (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 5 Fujikura Changchun Ltd. 6 Fujikura (China) Co., Ltd. 7 Fujikura Electronics Shanghai Ltd. 8 Fujikura Hengtong Aerial Cable System Ltd. 9 AFL Network Services Inc. 10 AFL Telecommunicationes de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. 11 AFL Telecommunications Europe Ltd. 12 AFL Telecommunications GmbH 13 AFL Telecommunications LLC. 14 DDK (THAILAND) Ltd. 15 DDK VIETNAM Ltd. 16 Fujikura America, Inc. 17 Fujikura Asia Ltd. 18 Fujikura Automotive (Thailand) Ltd. 19 Fujikura Automotive America LLC. 20 Fujikura Automotive do Brasil Ltda. 21 Fujikura Automotive Europe GmbH 22 Fujikura Automotive Europe, S.A.U. 23 Fujikura Automotive Mexico Puebla, S.A. de C.V. 24 Fujikura Automotive Mexico Queretaro, S.A. de C.V. 25 Fujikura Automotive Mexico Salamanca, S.A. de C.V. 26 Fujikura Automotive Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. 27 Fujikura Automotive Morocco Kenitra, S.A. 28 Fujikura Automotive Morocco Tangier, S.A. 29 Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A. 30 Fujikura Automotive Romania S.R.L. 31 Fujikura Automotive Vietnam Ltd. 32 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. 33 Fujikura Electronics Vietnam Ltd. 34 Fujikura Europe Ltd. 35 Fujikura Federal Cables Sdn.Bhd. 36 Fujikura Fiber Optics Vietnam Ltd. 37 Fujikura Resource Muzquiz S. de R.L. de C.V. 38 Verrillon Inc. Measures for the United Nations Global Compact Following a decision made by its CSR Committee (Management Committee) in July 2013, Fujikura Ltd. announced its support for the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which outlines the universal and international principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. Subsequently, on September 3, 2013, the company became a signatory to the Global Compact and also joined the Global Compact Japan Network (GC-JN). The UNGC, which is based on 10 principles, provides a global framework for companies and other organizations to act as good corporate citizens for the creation of a sustainable society by displaying leadership in a responsible manner. Under this framework, Fujikura began to conduct activities after checking that the Group had the necessary policies and guidelines corresponding to the 10 principles in place, and established new ones as necessary. [Group Policy and Major Activities Corresponding to 10 Principles] The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact Policy and Guidelines Corresponding to 10 Principles Activities Corresponding to the Principle of 10 Environment Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; -Fujikura Group Global Environment Charter -Fujikura Group Environmental Management Action Guidelines -The Fujikura Group's Policy on Managing Chemical Substances used in Products -We have set targets in "Fujikura Group Environmental Management Action Guidelines" and are working on achieving the goals as a group -Management and reduction of chemical substances and VOC management -Environmental education, light down in groups -Promoting activities of the Global Environment Committee -Biogarden"Fujikura Kiba Millennium Woods" opened to the community, Biotope briefing held twice a year -Survey on environmental aspects of suppliers and improvement requests -Evaluate the environmental impact of internal audits of group offices and business activities -Development and promotion of environmentally friendly products "Green Products" and "Green Mind Products" -Promote management of chemical substances contained in products Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and -Fujikura Group Environmental Challenge 2050(Four Challenges) -Regulation of Managing Chemical Substances used in Products -The Fujikura Group's guidelines on biodiversity conservation -Long-term vision for Biodiversity "Roadmap 2030" -Fujikura's guidelines on SOCs Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. -Fujikura Group Environmental Management Aciton Guideline >Guideline for Expanding Environmentally Friendly Products >Green Products, Green Mind Products Contribution to the United Nations Millennium Ecosystem Assessment The United Nations created the five year Millennium Ecosystem Assessment* starting from 2001. The findings of the Assessment included the following facts regarding environmental destruction: over several dozen years at the end of the 20th century, about 40% of Earth's coral reefs were destroyed or had deteriorated, and about 35% of mangrove forests were lost. Regarding biodiversity, over the past several hundred years, humans caused the extinction of Earth's species at around a 1,000 times faster rate than the natural extinction rate. Fujikura Ltd. is conducting activities as a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, which contains Ten Principles. Principle 8 urges signatories to undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. The Fujikura Group aims to become a corporate group that is friendly to the global environment. We are proactively joining efforts made to build up an international framework for the environment, while fostering measures to ensure biodiversity by making use of the environmental materiality matrix from medium- to long-term viewpoints. * In line with the speech made by then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the UN General Assembly held in 2000, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment was launched in June 2001 with the participation of about 1,360 experts from 95 countries, including the staff of Japan's National Institute for Environmental Studies. State of ISO14001 23 companies within Japan and 26 overseas have received ISO14001 certification. Jul. 2017 Fujikura Works Certifying Body Date Acquired Head Office, Sakura Works, Suzuka Works, Numazu Works (Group Companies) LRQA Sep. 2000 Ishioka Works (Group Companies) JQA Dec. 2001 Domestic Group Company Certifying Body Date Acquired Nishi Nippon Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. (1Group Company) LRQA May 1999 Tohoku Fujikura Ltd. LRQA Jun. 1999 DDK Ltd. RB-ISO Nov. 1999 Fujikura Automotive Asia Ltd. J-VAC Oct. 2000 Yonezawa Electric Wire Co., Ltd. J-VAC Oct. 2000 Aomori Fujikura Kanaya Ltd. PJR Mar. 2000 Suzuki Giken Co., Ltd. LRQA Sep. 2000 Numazu Copper Refining and Rolling Co., Ltd. Kanaya Plant Intertek Sep. 2001 Fuji Materials Ltd. (Head Office/Fuji Plant/Sakura Plant/Suzuka Plant) J-VAC Feb. 2003 Fujikura Shoji Co.,Ltd. (Head Office/ Osaka Office/ Kita-Kantou Office/ Nasu Business Office/ Hokuriku Business Office) LRQA Mar. 2004 Fujikura Solutions Ltd. RB-ISO Aug. 2004 Fujikura Precision Ltd. LRQA Jun. 2006 Overseas Group Company Nation Certifying Body Date Acquired Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Navanakom Factory 1 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Navanakom Factory 2 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Navanakom Factory 3 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Navanakom Factory 4 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Lamphun Factory 1 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Ayuthaya Factory 1 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Prachinburi Factory 1 Thailand SGS Jun. 2010 Fujikura Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. Kabinburi Factory 1 Thailand SGS May 2014 DDK (THAILAND) Ltd. Thailand TUV NORD Sep. 1999 Fujikura Automotive (Thailand) Ltd.Saraburi Thailand DQS Dec. 2003 Fujikura Automotive (Thailand) Ltd. Korat Thailand DQS Jun. 2016 Fujikura Federal Cables Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia SGS Yarsley Aug. 2002 Fujikura Asia Ltd. Singapore LRQA Dec. 2004 Fujikura Fiber Optics Vietnam Ltd. Vietnam BSI Jan. 2005 Fujikura Electronics Vietnam Ltd. Vietnam BSI Sep. 2010 DDK VIETNAM Ltd. Vietnam SGS Sep. 2013 Fujikura Zhuhai Co., Ltd. (+Pingsha Plant, Shanghai Office) China BV May 2004 Fujikura Automotive Guangzhou Co.,Ltd. China SGS Jan. 2009 Fujikura Electronics Shanghai Ltd. China SGS Feb. 2005 DDK (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. China SGS May 2006 Fujikura Hengtong Aerial Cable System Ltd. China TIRT Dec. 2008 Fujikura Changchun Ltd. China BV Aug. 2011 AFL Telecommunications, LLC United States TUV Rheinland Feb. 2008 AFL Telecommunications, LLC (Noyes Fibers System) United States TUV USA Feb. 2008 AFL Telecomunicaciones de Mexico S de RL de CV Mexico TUV Rheinland Oct. 2007 Fujikura Automotive Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (Piedras Negras : FAMX 1&2, Muzquiz: FAMX3) Mexico BSI Jul. 2009 Fujikura Automotive Mexico Salamanca S.A. de C.V. Mexico TUV Nord Jan. 2017 Fujikura Automotive Mexico Puebla S.A. de C.V. Mexico TUV Nord Jan. 2017 Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A. Paraguay AENOR Apr. 2016 AFL Telecommunications Europe, Ltd. England AFAQ-EAQA (AFNOR) Mar. 2003 AFL Services Europe Ltd. England UKAS Management System Mar. 2011 AFL Telecommunications GmbH Germany DQS GmbH Jun. 1989 Fujikura Automotive Romania, S.R.L., Dej Romania SC Aeroq Sa. Oct. 2007 Fujikura Automotive Romania, S.R.L., Cluj Romania SC Aeroq Sa. Oct. 2007 Fujikura Automotive Morocco, Tanger Morocco BV Apr. 2017 Fujikura Automotive Morocco, Kenitra Morocco BV Apr. 2017 [Names of Certification Body] AENOR: Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación BSI: British Standard Institute BV: Bureau Veritas DQS GmbH: Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen Intertek: Intertek Certification Japan Ltd. JQA: Japan Quality Assurance Organization J-VAC: J-VAC Co., Ltd. LRQA: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Ltd. MIC: Moody International Certification Ltd. PJR: Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. RB-ISO: Registration Body for IS, Inc SAC: Shanghai Audit Center of Quality System SGS: Societe Generale de Surveillance SGS Yarsley: SGS Yarsley International Certification Services Ltd. SIRIM QAS: Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia Quality Assurance System TIRT: Beijing TIRT Quality Certification Center TUV NORD: TUV CERT through TUV Rheinland Cert Gmb Next>>
