1. JSR Group Biodiversity Policies

The JSR Group 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

We investigate the effects that the JSR Group’s business activities have on biodiversity based on our Biodiversity Policies. As a result, we have not found any significant negative impacts on biodiversity from the raw materials we procure or our production sites. Moreover, we have confirmed that no JSR Group production sites in Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, which are considered to be particularly highly biodiversity-sensitive regions, are located within protected land areas, protected sea areas, or important biodiversity regions^*2. The JSR Group will respect biodiversity and promote conservation activities to the maximum extent possible.

*2 Survey using the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT)

• IBAT-JSR Group Plants

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 such materials among main raw materials, but there were some such materials 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, the 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.

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 all JSR plants and the Tsukuba Research Laboratories based on the Green Space Improvement Plan. This Plan was created with cooperation from experts as well as by 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.

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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. FY2020 Activities A priority area of the “Ikoi no Hiroba” was developed, and moss phlox was planted Weeding, cleaning, and other maintenance and management of green spaces on the plant site Future Activity Plans Development of green spaces in priority areas and promotion of their use

Moss phlox planted in the “Ikoi no Hiroba”

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Kashima Plant

Overview of Activities Development of a “pond” and “birdhouse” to recreate the local ecosystem on the plant’s grounds. FY2020 Activities The biological monitoring survey was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trees (15) that yield fruit, such as oranges, lemons, kumquats, plums, etc. were planted around the “pond” and in the green buffer zone (March). JBIB Land Use Score Card evaluations were regularly implemented (March), and we confirmed that biodiversity-friendly green spaces are being maintained with a score of 58 points, the same score as in FY2019 Regular weeding and cleaning of the plant’s grounds were implemented. Future Activity Plans Maintenance of developed biodiversity-friendly green spaces and development of unimproved green spaces

Orange trees were planted in the green buffer zone A hare is observed in the biodiversity promotion area.

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Tsukuba Research Laboratories

Overview of Activities The facility establishes a biodiversity promotion area and practices wildlife-friendly green-space management. FY2020 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 Activities up until now will be continued

Biodiversity promotion area

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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.