Environmental Activities Based on the Action Guidelines

To fulfill eco-governance

Promoting consistent environmental activities throughout the Group

The Brother Group believes that, to promote rational and effective environmental activities in countries and regions in which Brother is working, it is important to make consistent efforts while sharing the same targets among all organizations of the Group. To this end, the Action Guidelines are defined in the Brother Group Environmental Policy to govern the actions of all organizations, ranging from the Environmental Committee which sets the policy for activities, to business sites, departments, in-house companies, and group companies which work on specific efforts.

Brother is thus making steady progress over the mid and long term, and is continually improving activities throughout the group, by practicing eco-governance on a global scale.

Translating the Action Guidelines into environmental activities
Action Guidelines	Specific environmental activities
1.We will set environmental targets in all areas (manufacturing, production, and service) and continuously improve their environmental aspects.	Both manufacturing and sales facilities acquire ISO 14001 certification, and strive to reduce environmental impact including conserving energy for reducing CO₂ emissions.
2.We will not limit our activities to the observation of laws and regulations in all countries where we conduct business, but will also act with a strong moral responsibility to prevent pollution and reduce environmental impact.	A rigorous management framework ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations in respective countries, prevents oversight and omissions, and enables a quick response.
3.We will always consider waste reduction by more efficient use of resources and recycling of products, and will also avoid creating contamination by hazardous substances when designing and developing both technologies and products.	In developing products, eco-consciousness is considered in various aspects, such as energy conservation performance, non-use of hazardous chemical substances, and ease of recycling.
4.While respecting voluntary activities by each company of the Brother Group, we will also exercise our environmental duties as a united group.	Activities are promoted based on the Brother Group Midterm Environmental Action Plan, which is the standardized policy for the Group.
5.We will enhance the environmental understanding and awareness of all employees by activities such as environmental education and PR.	Various educational opportunities are offered (including training programs for new employees, technical training programs for engineers, and e-learning programs for all employees) to enhance eco-consciousness.
6.We will actively disclose our environmental efforts to our customers, local communities, and other interested parties to further foster understanding.	Proactive efforts are made to publicize Brother's activities, such as introducing environmental facilities, participating in exhibitions, offering lessons at elementary schools and other educational institutions, and engaging in forestation activities.