Kyowa Hakko Chemical provides environment friendly products such as low environmental impact solvents and new lubricating materials for use in refrigeration systems. We also work to reduce plant waste gas and waste material. We have adopted international chemical substance safety standards and strive to reduce environmental and safety risks. As a Kyowa Hakko Kirin Group company, we regard cooperation with local communities and the disclosure of environmental information to be important responsibilities of a chemical company and place great importance on maintaining a dialog with communities through such means as conducting plant tours and cooperating in environmental education. We seek harmony with society at large by undertaking to disclose information through the issuance of environmental safety reports and other means.