In 1995, as the international promotion of Responsible Care (RC) activities was gaining traction, the Japan Chemical Industry Association (hereinafter “JCIA”) established the Japan Responsible Care Council and started its activities. Two years before, in January 1993, we formulated and announced the “Principle Idea for Environment, Safety and Health Care” and the corresponding “Code of Conduct.” In essence, this was the predecessor of our Responsible Care activities.

Code of Conduct for Environment, Safety and Health Care

Our codes of conduct based on the “Principle Idea for Environment, Safety and Health Care” are as follows.

1. R&D Activities
   • Research and develop highly safe products by fully evaluating their impact on the environment, safety, and health.
   • Strive to develop technology that will improve safety.
2. Production Activities
   • Conduct production activities aimed at protecting the environment, ensuring safety and health, and improving energy efficiency.
   • Appropriately manage chemical substances throughout their entire life cycle, from development to disposal.
3. Sales and Distribution Activities
   • Conduct sales and promotion activities with consideration for the environment, while ensuring safety and health.
   • Conduct appropriate distribution management of chemical substances with consideration for the environment, safety and health.
4. Information Provision Activities
   • Publicly disclose information regarding information on our products related to the environment, safety and health, as necessary.
   • Provide product users with information on proper use, recycling, and management methods, and encourage them to utilize this information.
5. PR Activities
   • Strive to communicate with society in order to provide an accurate view of our business activities, and obtain the cooperation of society for such activities.
   • Raise the awareness of all employees regarding environmental conservation and the securing of safety and health, and conduct public relations and educational activities to realize these goals.
6. Overseas Activities
   • When conducting overseas activities, comply with the laws and standards of the export destination country.
   • Comply with international codes of conduct and strive to protect the environment and ensure safety and health.
7. Emergency Response
   • In the event of an environmental, safety or health problem, take all possible measures to ensure the safety and health of people, and to minimize the impact on the environment.
   • Provide necessary and appropriate technology, materials, and equipment information to enable rapid and accurate responses.