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Environmental Efforts

The Nisshinbo Group Environment Charter states that "in order to realize business activities that are in harmony with nature, we shall expand environmental management systems throughout the Group and continuously improve our environmental performance," and the Group is undertaking active environmental initiatives to achieve these objectives.

Products,Technologies and Services that Contribute to the Realization of a Sustainable Society

Textiles

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
“Non Care” products 100% cotton dress shirts that can be worn even without ironing       checked      
Banana fiber Effective use of agricultural waste banana stalks             checked
“Ecologia” (“Ecopet”) Textiles made from recycled polyester         checked    
Products with organic cotton Textile products that use cotton grown on land that reduces environmental impact without the use of agricultural chemicals or chemical fertilizers   checked          

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Brakes

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
Green pads (environment-friendly friction materials) Friction materials (brake products) that comply with the EU Endof-Life Vehicle Directive and do not contain substances of concern (antimony free)   checked          

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Paper

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
FSC-certified paper Paper products that contribute to preventing global warming through the protection of forest resources             checked
Toilet paper that is twice as absorbent designed specifically for bidets Since it is twice as absorbent, less paper can be used     checked        
“Kenaf 100GA,” “Takeaya,” and “Takebulky GA” Printing papers made 100% from non-tree derived materials that grow quickly     checked        
Toilet paper made from waste paper A product made from 100% waste paper         checked    
Gift boxes made from waste paper Gift boxes that include waste paper         checked    
Energy Star qualified label printer An energy-saving label printer that satisfies the standards under Energy Star, an energy conservation program promoted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency       checked      
Thermal recovery service of used thermal
transfer ribbon		 Recovery of used thermal transfer ribbon for use as RPF ( Refuse Paper and Plastic Fuel )         checked    

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Precision instruments & machinery

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
Photovoltaic module manufacturing lines Manufacturing lines for photovoltaic modules (panels), a source of clean energy           checked  

EL inspection equipment for photovoltaic modules

 Detects cracks in photovoltaic cells during the manufacturing process, contributing to higher quality           checked  
Solar simulators Measures with high precision the electric power generation performance of photovoltaic modules           checked  
Storage cell manufacturing equipment Manufacturing equipment for storage cells used in hybrid vehicles       checked      
Aircraft manufacturing equipment Unique manufacturing equipment that makes possible lightweight aircraft structures using carbon fiber       checked      
Cylindrical welding machines

Equipment for manufacturing cylindrical filters used for filtering recycled water

             checked
Precision parts for diesel engine common rail systems Parts for use in diesel engines with low CO2 emissions   checked          
Color matching software that eliminates wasted paint and ink Software that reduces waste by diverting leftover paint and ink for use in other colors         checked    

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Chemicals

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
Carbodilite high-performance chemical product A high-performance resin material used to rectify plant-derived polylactic acid and enhance the performance of paints   checked          
Carrier APG and BCN for water processing use Microorganism immobilization materials that enhance the cleaning performance of plant wastewater cleaning plants and wastewater treatment facilities checked            
Carbon substrate for X-ray use A recording media substrate that does not require developing agents when X-ray images are taken and that can be used repeatedly     checked        
Urethane tape for apparel use A dechlorinated product that can be used in place of chloroprene rubber   checked          
Urethane foam for LNG storage tanks Ultra-low temperature insulation material for LNG storage       checked      
Bipolar plates for fuel cells

Carbon bipolar plates for use in fuel cells

   checked          
Electric double-layer capacitors Long-life energy storage device that undergoes little deterioration from charging and discharging       checked      

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Electronics and Other Businesses

Products & Technologies Description Area of Contribution※
Prevent Pollution Reduce Environmental Impact Save Resources Save Energy Recycling Renewable Energy Effective Use of Resources
RoHS-compliance electronic and electrical devices Electronic and electrical devices that satisfy the EU RoHS Directive standards and achieve energy and materials saving goals checked            
Environmental measurement and analysis surveys              Environmental measurements and analysis surveys are conducted to contribute to reductions in environmental impact by customers checked            
Air Barrier Fans An energy-saving fan that serves as an effective window heat and condensation countermeasure by creating an air flow (an air barrier) along the window glass       checked      
Long Fans Ductless long-blade fans for parking garage ventilation and exhaust and for achieving uniform air conditioning temperatures             checked

※Classifications are based on the environmental business classifications adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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