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CSR Integrated Report

Fujikura Group CSR Integrated Report 2014

[ISO 26000 Core Subject] The 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.

System to Promote Environmental Activities

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.

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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

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.

Global Compact Japan Network: http://ungcjn.org/

Major environmental activities conducted in line with the Principles

(1) Activities related to "Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental changes

(Related policies and guidelines): ･Fujikura Group Global Environment Charter
･Fujikura Environmental Management Action Guidelines
･The Fujikura Group’s policy on managing chemical substances used in products ("Green Policy")
(Examples of major activities): ･Setting the activity targets in line with the Environmental Management Action Guidelines and making Group-wide efforts to attain the targets.
･Conducting activities to manage and reduce the use of chemical substances and to manage VOCs
･Providing environmental education and conducting the "turning off lights" campaign across the Group.
･Fostering the activities of the Fujikura Group Environment Working Group

(2) Activities related to "Principle 8: Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility"

(Related policies and guidelines): ･Rules on the management of chemical substances contained in products
･Guidelines on biodiversity conservation
･Roadmap for 2030 on biodiversity
･Guidelines on substances of concern (SOCs)
(Examples of major activities): ･Giving open access to the biotope garden "Fujikura-Kiba Millennium Woods" and holding a briefing on the garden twice a year
･Conducting surveys on suppliers' environmental management and requesting improvements to the suppliers as necessary
･Carrying out in-house audits and environmental impact assessments of the Group’s sites and business activities
･Supporting a local community project to grow more indigenous plants as an effort to conserve biodiversity

(3) Activities related to "Principle 9: Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies"

(Related policies and guidelines): ･Fujikura Environmental Management Action Guidelines
i) Guidelines on the expansion of environmentally friendly products
ii) Certification and registration of "Green Products" and "Green Mind Products"
(Examples of major activities): ･Developing and promoting the sale of "Green Products" and "Green Mind Products" as environmentally friendly products
･Fostering the management of chemical substances contained in products

Procedures for the acquisition of third-party certification

Fujikura Ltd. has been implementing a three-year plan to acquire third-party certification for the CSR reports published by the Fujikura Group. Acquisition of the certification is one of the Group's 25 priority CSR items.

[Three-year plan for the acquisition of third-party certification]: Fiscal 2013: <Step 1> Received a preliminary examination from an examination organization
Fiscal 2014: <Step 2> Received a review from an examination organization
Fiscal 2015: <Step 3> Plans to receive verification from an examination organization
[Measures taken for the acquisition of third-party certification]: ･Fiscal 2013: Received a preliminary examination
Date: January 16, 2014
Examination organization: Bureau Veritas Japan (BV)
Examined items:
(1) CO₂ emissions
(2) Water consumption
(3) Social data
･Labor practices (data about the occurrence of occupational accidents)
･Community involvement (data about social contribution activities)
･Consumer issues (quality assurance for customers)
Identified problems: None
･Received a review in fiscal 2014
Date: August 5, 2014
Examination organization: Bureau Veritas Japan (BV)
Examined items:
(1) CO₂ emissions
(2) Water consumption
Identified problems: None
Report: Inclusion of the review report in the Fujikura Group CSR Integrated Report 2014

Fujikura Ltd. will further foster measures to receive third-party verification in fiscal 2015.

Legal Compliance

We work to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, ordinances, and agreements under our environmental management system and evaluate the results. In fiscal 2013 there were no violations of laws, regulations, ordinances or agreements either at Fujikura or at its domestic and overseas subsidiaries.

Result

Result in fiscal 2013 : noting