The Fujikura Group involves employees in energy saving and recycling activities, implementing environmental education so that all employees work to protect the Earth's environment during their daily work. The Fujikura Group raises awareness using environmental lectures during new employee training, by regularly holding OJT in the workplace as well as regular specialized training on ISO 14001 education and operations at the site as well as workplace level.

We hold an annual spring clean-up of the ditches and roads in the northern industrial zone in Koriyama city where Head office and Koriyama plant are located.

In September, Fujikura Automotive Asia Ltd. conducted a cleanup activity in the vicinity of its headquarters plant as part of its regional contribution and environmental activities. 92 people participated in the activity and collected 12 kg of trash. They collected trash not only from the area around the company, but also from their usual commuting route, which made them feel good on their way to and from work. We will continue this activity in the future.

As part of the Environment Month (June) events, the Oita Works solicited and displayed environmental posters to raise environmental awareness, and representatives of all business divisions conducted 3S cleanup activities around the works (west side). Activities focused on cleaning gutters and weeding. A new flower bed has been installed in front of the head office, where seasonal flowers welcome customers.

At FiberTech Co., Ltd., we have been working on a four-year plan to convert all factory lighting to LED. FY2022 will be the fourth year, and we have completed converting all other lighting in the inventory room, conference room, cafeteria, etc. to LED. This resulted in a 52% energy saving effect compared to fluorescent lighting.
In addition, FiberTech Co., Ltd. is conducting a cleanup campaign in and around the factory with the slogan, "Let's make Chiba Research Park the cleanest factory in the world!" This activity has triggered a change in the activities of the entire Chiba Research Park. We plan to continue this business for many years to come, as a way of expressing our gratitude for doing business in this region.

Fujikura Precision Ltd. conducted an initial response training for environmental staff from each department on the assumption of an oil spill incident on the premises. The participants learned about the risks and impacts of oil spills outside the company, as well as the structure of drainage facilities, and conducted response training.
Fujikura Precision opened a hazardous materials storage facility as a new environmental facility in 2022. In order to use the facility safely, we held a briefing session on the management system and rules for operating the storage facility for the heads of departments that handle hazardous materials and those handling hazardous materials.

We carry out regular environmental audits on each of the Group’s domestic manufacturing sites.During an audit, the audit team confirms the status of management of equipment, waste, hazardous goods, and dangerous goods, and other items, and compliance with ordinances and legal regulations. They follow up on corrective measures implemented to address environmental problems, and confirm other environmental impact mitigation activities. When necessary, the audit team provides guidance and support, and works to improve the level of environmental conservation and management at each site.
In fiscal 2022, face-to-face audits were conducted at nine locations, including those on the same premises, although one location was canceled due to the spread of the covid-19 infection.

The Fujikura Group discloses environmental accounting data in line with the Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Accounting Guidelines 2005. Environmental accounting serves as a tool to evaluate the effects of environmental protection activities in a quantitative manner. By using this tool, we can identify the costs and effects of environmental protection activities, evaluate improvements made through these activities, and make use of evaluation results.

The following shows the major environmental impacts of business activities conducted by Fujikura Ltd. and other Group companies in Japan during fiscal 2022.

Fujikura sets even higher voluntary standards that exceed laws and regulations. With daily monitoring, regular measurements, and environmental inspections, Fujikura is reducing emissions of chemicals and other substances into the atmosphere and waterways. Also, by strengthening equipment maintenance and implementing equipment measures in advance, we have thorough plans to prevent overages against our standards.

Information about environmental troubles regarding Fujikura Ltd. and its Japanese group companies is quickly consolidated and shared following the Fujikura Group Environmental Trouble Reporting Operations Manual to prevent similar troubles from happening again.

In FY 2022, No environmental complaints at Fujikura Ltd. and Japanese group companies.

In FY 2022, two violations of environmental standards occurred at Fujikura Ltd. and Japan group companies.
①At our Sakura Works, it was discovered that the amount exceeded the specified quantity stipulated by the Fire Prevention Ordinance in a building section within the office. We promptly reported this incident to the local fire department, took corrective action, and resolved the excessive situation.
②At our group company Shinshiro Cable, Ltd., during periodic measurements of the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of sewage wastewater, an incident occurred where the standard value stipulated by Shinshiro City's sewerage ordinance was exceeded. We have promptly reported this matter to the Shinshiro City Water and Sewage Department, and are dealing with the matter in accordance with Shinshiro City's instructions.

No fines or sanctions have occurred due to violation of environment related laws by any of the business sites or Japan group companies of the Fujikura Ltd.