1. JSR Group Biodiversity Policies

JSR Group has formed biodiversity policies in FY2012 based on issues identified through conservation activities conducted in the past. We are currently promoting various activities in accordance with these policies.

Policy Formulation Process

Utilizing the JBIB^*1 Business and Biodiversity Interrelationship Map, we have clarified how our business activities depend on and impact biodiversity. We have since established JSR Group Biodiversity Policies on the basis of this clarification.

*1 JBIB = Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity.

2. Activity Progress Status

Policy 1 - We prioritize biodiversity conservation in procuring naturally derived raw and processed materials.

1) Investigation to clarify the naturally derived raw materials that may have an impact on biodiversity.

We discovered that there were no items among main raw materials, but there were some such items in some auxiliary raw materials. We conducted an investigation to determine the impact of these materials. We found no impact at this time. We will continue to conduct similar investigations when using raw materials that may have an impact.

2) Sustainable Paper Usage

While not a main raw material, paper is used for copies, publications, envelopes, and packaging material. As such, JSR Group is working toward sustainable paper use and has participated in the Consortium for Sustainable Paper Use, which was established to increase the use of sustainable paper in society, since its establishment in 2013.
We promote activities throughout the Group that prioritize the procurement of company envelopes, copy paper, and other materials made primarily from used paper, or paper with FSC or other forest sustainability certifications in accordance with the JSR Group Paper Procurement Guidelines, which were established in FY2013 to promote forest sustainability.
In FY2018, we announced our support for "FSC Forest Week 2019," an FSC Japan-sponsored campaign intended to raise awareness of FSC, and are assisting efforts to spread the FSC mark. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of FSC based on this concept: "Everyday purchases can help conserve forests. Find the FSC mark and protect our forests." Click on the link below to find out more about this campaign.

• FSC Forest Week 2019

Policy 2 - We work to make the green spaces of our business establishments biodiversity-friendly.

By FY2014, we were able to improve green spaces at our 3 domestic plants and the Tsukuba Research Laboratories based on the Green Space Improvement Plan that we created with the cooperation of experts as well as using the results of a green space survey conducted in accordance with the JBIB Guidelines for Sustainable Business Sites. Each office is continuing to conduct similar activities independently.

Yokkaichi Plant

Overview of Activities The Yokkaichi Plant is actively using its green spaces as places for communication and environmental education. It holds biodiversity-themed events for employees and their families. It maintains and manages biodiversity spaces at the plant site and company housing. FY2018 Activities Addition of a stop in a biodiversity space on the plant site to the plant tour route. Also, beginning of acceptance of visits at the occupational level from November 2018. Implementation of expert-led organism surveys in the plant’s biodiversity spaces A planned nature tour for employees’ families that was to be led by the curator of a local museum was cancelled due to poor weather. Maintenance and management of biodiversity spaces that were created at the plant site and company housing Future Activity Plans Continued acceptance of visitors to biodiversity spaces at the plant site Holding of a nature tour for employees’ families to be led by the curator of a local museum Implementation of an expert-led organism survey in biodiversity spaces to be conducted once every three years Maintenance and management of biodiversity spaces created at the plant site and company housing

Expert-led organism survey within biodiversity-friendly green spaces The Yokkaichi Plant creates biodiversity-friendly green spaces and then strives to measure and improve their effects through expert-led organism surveys.

Chiba Plant

Overview of Activities The Chiba Plant has developed the "Ikoi no Hiroba" (Relaxation Garden) that is part of its green spaces into a biodiversity-friendly and uses it as a place for talking about biodiversity. FY2018 Activities Cutting of lengthy branches and unnecessary trunks to allow sunlight to reach the ground and nurture new buds and vegetation. Development of a pond on the plant’s grounds, formation of an environment inhabitable by fish, creation of a water flow as a means of maintaining water quality, and placement of porous stones Future Activity Plans Development of Ikoi no Hiroba and study of ways for using it

After cutting

Kashima Plant

Overview of Activities The Kashima Plant has developed a “pond” on its grounds to recreate the local ecosystem. It also installs birdhouses on trees in its green spaces and manages the spaces with consideration for all organisms. It uses its green spaces as places for discussing biodiversity with local residents and employees’ families. FY2018 Activities Planting of fruit trees (persimmon, mikan, lemon, yuzu, etc.) in green spaces (May) Monitoring of all areas with birdhouses and observation of breeding in some birdhouses; additional installation of birdhouses (May and September) Weeding of invasive plants (lance-leaved coreopsis and oleander) (June) Regular conduct of JBIB Land Use Score Card evaluations (Scores were roughly the same as the previous year’s, indicating that biodiversity-friendly green spaces are being maintained.) Review of overall green space management plans to strengthen their maintenance; development of an operational scheme Regular pond cleaning Future Activity Plans Commencement of the green space management scheme developed in FY2018; identification of subsequent problems and implementation of countermeasures

Additional installation of birdhouses.

Tsukuba Research Laboratories

Overview of Activities The facility establishes a biodiversity promotion area and practices wildlife-friendly green-space management. FY2018 Activities In principle, prohibition of the chemical substances (herbicides) within the area Creation of soil with fallen leaves and branches (consideration for the cycle of matter) Regular monitoring of invasive species Future Activity Plans Establishment of a biodiversity promotion area and wildlife-friendly green-space management

Educational activities using the Biodiversity Promotion Office’s “Seasonal Flowers” notice board

Policy 3 - We strive to develop biodiversity-friendly products.

We strive to engage in biodiversity-friendly product development by procuring raw materials and developing products that have little environmental impact.

Policy 4 - We emphasize staff engagement and cooperation with local communities.

We hold various events at our offices as part of our business activities.