Policy on Responsible Care Activities

Sumitomo Chemical has summarized its key Responsible Care initiatives in its Policy on Responsible Care Activities, which is incorporated into the specific activity targets and plans formulated annually by the Company and each workplace.

Policy on Responsible Care Activities

Revised: March 2, 2006
(Established: January 1995)

Responsible Care Committee

In accordance with the Corporate Policy on Safety, the Environment and Product Quality, Sumitomo Chemical will strive to promote Responsible Care activities in developing its business, and will also do its utmost to achieve sustainable development and earn the trust of society.

1 We will achieve our zero-accident, zero-disaster targets to ensure stable operations.
2 We will conduct risk management throughout the life cycle of our products, throughout the stages of development, manufacturing, transport and disposal, and strive to conserve the environment, and ensure the safety and health of our employees as well as that of the local community.
3 We will comply with all domestic and international laws and standards relating to safety and the environment, and strive to meet even stricter targets than those legally required.
4 We will promote both risk reduction and accident prevention from the perspectives of product safety and quality.
5 We will promote energy and resource conservation and seek to reduce our environmental impact.
6 We will implement the requisite education and training for our employees relating to safety, the environment and product quality, and will promote effective Responsible Care activities.
7 We will be mindful of the interests of both local residents and regulatory authorities in connection to safety, the environment and product quality, and will fulfill our responsibility to provide related information through dialogue.
8 We will evaluate the content of our activities and seek to implement improvements through Responsible Care audits pertaining to occupational health and safety, security and disaster prevention, environmental protection, chemical safety, product safety and quality assurance.
9 We will support the Responsible Care activities of Group companies, contractors and other business partners, including located overseas.