旭化成（3407） – Sustainability Report 2021 Part1

Care for People,Care for EarthSustainability Report 2021Asahi Kasei GroupAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 2021INDEXEditorial PolicyManagement MessageAsahi Kasei Products and Technologies in Everyday LifeContribution through Business ActivitiesSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Group’s VisionSustainability ManagementManagement FrameworkMateriality and SDGsInitiatives and Member Organizations We Participate InRelationships with StakeholdersAsahi Kasei Group’s Responsible Care ProgramOrganizations implementing Responsible CareFiscal 2020 RC targets and resultsEnvironmentEnvironmental ManagementClimate ChangeResponding to Climate ChangeDisclosure based on TCFD RecommendationsPollution and Natural ResourcesWater Resource PreservationBiodiversityThe Asahi Kasei Group’s Environmental Contribution ProductsOur InitiativesDescription of Environmental Contribution ProductsSocietyQuality AssuranceCSR ProcurementHuman ResourcesApproach to human resources and employmentHuman resources development and active engagementDiversity1235814162022242831323336364045505360606267687477778085929494101107114114116123124133137140142154158159162164177181Human RightsHealth and Productivity Management and Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Health and SafetyHealth and Productivity ManagementProcess SafetySocial ActivitiesLocal communitiesCommunity fellowshipGovernanceCorporate GovernanceComplianceRisk ManagementTax PolicyESG DataEnvironmentSocietyGovernanceExternal evaluationPolicy StatementsGRI Standards Content IndexSASB Content IndexIndependent Review and Independent Assurance ReportPhotographs at the coverWe have used a selection of prize-winning photographs from our Sustainability Photo Contest held in March and April 2021. The contest solicited photographs from all Asahi Kasei Group employees and executives that would inspire people to think about and act on sustainability in their daily lives. More than 2,300 submissions were received from our sites around the world.Note on PDF functions:This PDF document contains links you can click to view related pages.By clicking the arrow in the lower left corner, you can return to the previously viewed page.Editorial PolicyEditorial PolicyEditorial PolicyEditorial PolicyIntroductionThe Asahi Kasei Group issued our first Environment Report in 1991, and we began issuing a CSR Report in 2006 with contentexpanded to include social responsibilities. Through these reports, we have further enriched communication with our stakeholdersand continually fulfilled our accountability. In line with a trend mainly in Europe to combine financial and non-financial information in a single integrated report, in 2014 weissued an Asahi Kasei Report replacing our Annual Report and CSR Report. At the same time, since then we disclose information onthe details of our CSR activities using this website. Since fiscal 2019, we have termed this report the “Sustainability Report” both on our website and in its downloadable form. In thereport, we present the Group’s approach to sustainability and contributions to achieving a sustainable society, in accordance withthe concept “Care for People, Care for Earth” presented in our Medium-term Management Initiative “Cs+ for Tomorrow 2021,”which was launched in fiscal 2019. The framework for our activities is organized into Environment (E), Society (S), and Governance(G), and comprehensive information is provided on policies, systems, activities, numerical data, etc.The primary focus is fiscal 2020 (April 2020 ‒ March 2021). Some information pertains to the period subsequent to this.Reporting periodOrganizational boundaryInformation herein pertains to Asahi Kasei Corp. and consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2021, unless otherwise noted. On April 1, 2016, Asahi Kasei Corp. became an operating holding company through the absorption of three of its core operatingcompanies, Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp., Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp., and Asahi Kasei E-materials Corp. The former company namesmay appear in this report. Data with differing scopes or coverage is presented in footnotes. With respect to Responsible Care reporting, the scope is operations inside and outside of Japan which implement the Asahi KaseiGroup’s Responsible Care program. A list of the business sites implementing the program is presented below.We reference the following guidelines and framework when disclosing information related to sustainability.Asahi Kasei Group’s Responsible CareInquiriesPlease contact us via the website or telephone if you have an inquiry. To submit an inquiry through the website, please use the following form:https://www.asahi-kasei.com/contact_us/contact/Guidelines consultedGRI “Sustainability Reporting Standards (2016)”Ministry of the Environment “Environmental Reporting Guidelines (2018)”SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) StandardsInternational Organization for Standardization “ISO 26000″PublicationPublished October 2021 in Japanese Next scheduled publication: October 2022 Previous publication: October 2020Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20211Management MessageManagement MessageManagement MessageManagement MessageContinually taking challenges for sustainability with the dual perspective of “Care forPeople, Care for Earth” The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered seismic shifts around the world. There is increased awareness regarding life, health, andhygiene. New social issues have come to the forefront, and people’s values with respect to how they live and work have changed.Furthermore, the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are considered to cause climate change, and the difficultyof doing so, have become even more apparent, and efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are gathering steam around the world. Thereis also an urgent need to address human rights issues, such as by correcting and preventing human rights violations that resultfrom business activities, including forced labor. The importance of taking action to achieve a sustainable society will only continueto rise.Asahi Kasei’s Group Mission is to contribute to life and living for people around the world. The expression “Care for People, Care forEarth” encapsulates our commitment. We will continue our efforts to contribute to a sustainable society and care for both peopleand the earth, which is now more vital than ever before.Regarding Care for People, we are advancing initiatives that contribute to achieving a society where people can lead active lives inthe “new normal” both during the pandemic and thereafter. When COVID-19 swept the world, we responded by increasingproduction of ventilators and material for protective medical gowns, while maintaining a stable supply and increasing the productionof bioprocess filters for the manufacture of vaccines and therapeutic agents. We are also advancing in the fields of pharmaceuticalsand medical devices for orthopedics and critical care to address the needs of aging populations around the world over the mediumto long term. We are also developing our Homes business which enables people to lead fulfilling lives in security and comfort overthe long term.Regarding Care for Earth, we are working to contribute to the achievement of a carbon-neutral sustainable society. In May 2021, weannounced our goal of becoming carbon neutral in our GHG emissions by 2050. Achieving carbon neutrality is a major challenge forus, having business operations centered around chemicals. However, we believe that our generation should shoulder theresponsibility of working towards this goal so that we can ensure a bright future for subsequent generations. At the same time,chemistry can make significant contributions to reducing global GHG emissions and making a sustainable society a reality. We willcreate new value for society through our technologies and products in the chemical-centric Material sector while offering ZEH (netzero energy houses) and high-performance thermal insulation in the Homes sector.In a discontinuous and uncertain business environment where the future is obscure, we need to firmly solidify our foundations aswe move forward. We will continue to take challenges of contributing to a sustainable society while ensuring compliance, safety andquality, and respect for human rights, as well as appropriate communication with stakeholders. Hideki Kobori Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20212Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20213Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20214Contribution through Business ActivitiesContribution through Business ActivitiesContribution through Business ActivitiesContribution through Business ActivitiesThe Asahi Kasei Group launched the “Cs+ for Tomorrow 2021” three-year medium-term management initiative centered onsustainability in fiscal 2019. In order to contribute to building a sustainable society, Asahi Kasei will continue contributing to thesolutions of diverse social issues through our business activities.In our medium-term management initiative, we expressed the stance of the Asahi Kasei Group, which will continue contributing tosustainable development for people and the Earth going forward, in the phrase “Care for People, Care for Earth.” With this as aperspective on the provision of value that is shared throughout our business activities, we will create new value that leads to asustainable future in diverse locations and fields.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20215Areas of Contribution and Business Examples*Under developmentPriority fields for provision of valueCare for PeopleCare for EarthMaterialEnvironment & EnergyClean energyBattery separatorsHipore™Celgard™Daramic™Alkaline water electrolysis system (green hydrogen)*Conservation of energy andimprovement of the environmentCO2 sensorsWater filtration modulesIon-exchange membranesContribution to low-carbonsocietyNext-generation CO2 chemistry*New CO2 separation and recovery system*MobilitySafety and reliabilityFuel efficiencyAirbag materialAlcohol sensorS-SBR for tiresWeight-saving materialsContactless pulse sensing*Daramic™ lead-acid battery separatComfortable spaceLamous™ artificial suedeLow VOC materialAir conditioning CO2 sensorsorEV/HEVLithium-ion battery (LIB) separatorsHipore™Celgard™LIB-related materialsAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20216Priority fields for provision of valueCare for PeopleCare for EarthLife MaterialComfort and convenienceFood loss reduction and lowDisposable diaper material5G-related (glass fabric, etc.)Saran Wrap™Regenerated cellulose fiberZiploc™environmental impactWater-washable printing platesHealthPharmaceutical and food additivesUVC LEDs for disinfectionHomesHome & LivingSafety and reliability/ComfoContribution to the environrt and healthmentHebel Haus™ unit homesNet zero energy houses/solar powerHebel Maison™ apartment buildingsgeneration systems, etc.High-quality pre-owned Hebel HausHigh-performance insulation™ homesHealth CareHealth CareAcute conditions (critical care and circulatory)Recomodulin™ anticoagulantThermogard System™Therapeutic apheresisLifeVest™ wearable defibrillatorMyocardial infarction and cerebral infarction*Chronic conditions (orthopedics and dialysis)Teribone™ osteoporosis therapyReclast™ osteoporosis therapyKevzara™ rheumatoid arthritis therapyDialysis productsAutoimmune disease, pain relief*Provision of safe biopharmaceuticalsPlanova™ virus removal filtersBioprocess equipmentAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20217Sustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionAsahi Kasei Groupʼs Approach to SustainabilityThe Direction of Sustainability with a View Toward 2050In 2021, to further promote initiatives aimed at making a sustainable society a reality, we established the Asahi Kasei GroupSustainability Policy.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability PolicyThe Asahi Kasei Group is contributing to life and living for people around the world. We strive for two mutually reinforcingaspects of sustainability: “contributing to sustainable society” and “sustainable growth of corporate value.” By creatingvalue for “contributing to sustainable society” we seek to gain high earnings that lead to “sustainable growth of corporatevalue” which enables us to make further contributions in a virtuous cycle.In order to achieve this, we pursue the optimal corporate governance while practicing the following.Value creation through contribution to sustainable societyResolving issues for People and the Earth through our high value-added businesses (Care for People, Care for Earth)Leveraging our strengths of diversity and capability to change for the creation of value (Connect, Communication,Challenge)Responsible business activitiesComplying with laws/regulations and respecting international standards regarding business activities (Compliance)Prioritizing ESH (environment, safety, and health), human rights, and quality assurance throughout all of our activitiesPerforming appropriate information disclosure and dialogue with our stakeholdersEmpowerment of personnelRespecting diversity and inclusionEncouraging each employeeʼs growth, performance, and challenging spiritAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Policy （131.4KB）Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20218Our Group Mission is “contributing to life and living for people around the world,” and we have grown by continually contributing tosolutions for society. Our commitment has remained constant ever since our founding with the aim of improving peopleʼs standardof living. Today, discussions about achieving sustainability are taking place around the world. Since sustainability is a challenge thatconcerns people and the global environment, we believe that the pursuit of “living in health and comfort” and “harmony with thenatural environment” as set forth in our Group Vision will lead to sustainability. “Sustainable growth of corporate value” in conjunction with “contributing to sustainable society” is also important. “Contributing tosustainable society” leads to earnings which enhance the corporate value of the Asahi Kasei Group.To make this virtuous cycle a reality, we will strive to create value by contributing to a sustainable society, conduct our businessactivities in a responsible manner, and promote the empowerment of our employees. We will accomplish these goals through thefundamental “Cs” of Compliance, Communication, Challenge, and Connections together with “Care for People, Care for Earth” asexpressed in fiscal 2019 as part of our “Cs+ for Tomorrow 2021” three-year medium-term management initiative. Our ultimate aim is to continue to proactively contribute to the world as a leader in solving challenges for society, carrying on thecommitment we have had since the founding of our company.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 20219Sustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionSustainability Vision – Asahi Kasei Groupʼs VisionAsahi Kasei Groupʼs Approach to SustainabilityThe Direction of Sustainability with a View Toward 2050The Direction of Sustainability with a View Toward 2050In response to recent major changes in the environment, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, Asahi Kaseiʼscommitment to “Care for People, Care for Earth” has become even more important. Given this context, Asahi Kasei will take on the following two challenges as we look toward 2050. From the perspective of “Care forEarth,” we aim to achieve a carbon-neutral and sustainable world, and from the perspective of “Care for People,” we aim to achieveactive life in the new normal.As we look ahead to 2050, it is predicted that we will be confronted with a variety of social issues. We believe that we will be able tohelp resolve these issues and that our business opportunities will expand. For example, in terms of “Care for Earth” (achieving a carbon-neutral and sustainable world), we can contribute to importantthemes such as electric vehicles, a hydrogen-based society, carbon recycling, and achieving a circular economy. We will do thisprimarily through our businesses in the Material sector, such as recycling technologies, CO2 separation and recovery, an alkalinewater electrolysis system, and battery materials.Note: To achieve a carbon-neutral world, it is essential to reduce GHG emissions from our business activities. For more information on the AsahiKasei Groupʼs policy toward carbon neutrality, please click hereIn terms of “Care for People” (achieving active life in the new normal), we will contribute to the development of homes andcommunities that can withstand storm and flood damage and extreme heat. We will also contribute through our health carebusiness to help people live healthy and vibrant lives.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202110In addition to aiming to provide value to society through our two challenges, we will enhance the fundamental activities that supportour business activities, such as corporate governance, compliance, respect for human rights, and safety and quality. We will alsopursue our two sustainability goals of contributing to a sustainable society and gaining sustainable growth of corporate value.Asahi Kasei Groupʼs MaterialityInitiatives for Achieving a Carbon-neutral and Sustainable WorldGreen hydrogen production technology using an alkaline water electrolysis systemHydrogen, which is attracting attention as a fuel for automobiles and as a means of storing and transporting energy, is a key factorfor carbon neutrality. Based on our knowledge of chlor-alkali electrolysis systems, we launched the worldʼs largest alkaline waterelectrolysis system in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture in 2020, and began an efficient hydrogen supply operation usingrenewable energy. As expectations for hydrogen rise worldwide, with various countries in Europe announcing hydrogen strategies,we are also conducting demonstrations in Germany. We aim to commercialize this technology as one of our priority technologieswhile leveraging our strengths.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202111CO2 ChemistryWe are also focusing on CO2 chemistry, which enables the production of chemical products using CO2 as a raw material. In the area of polycarbonate production technology, the EC process has been used in practical applications and is being licensedaround the world. The DRC process, which is a further refinement of the EC process, has already been demonstrated as viable andis attracting attention as a technology that enables production regardless of the location of petrochemical plants. We are alsodeveloping a technology to produce isocyanate (raw material for polyurethane) from CO2. We have also started to use the ECprocess as a basis for the production of electrolyte materials for LIBs, which will become even more essential in society goingforward. With regard to CO2 separation and recovery, we are developing a system that uses our catalyst technology to efficientlyseparate and recover CO2 from power plant and factory exhaust gas using special zeolites (a type of mineral) with a preciselycontrolled pore structure.Achieving Active Life in the New NormalSafe, Comfortable, and Resilient Homes and CommunitiesEarthquakes, fires, and the climate change-amplified risk of wind and flood damage are just some of the threats to peopleʼs livesand livelihoods. Being able to live safely in a home that is prepared for these threats is an essential prerequisite for leading avibrant life. The Hebel Haus™ offered by Asahi Kasei Homes features a solid frame that can withstand earthquakes and powerfultyphoons, as well as high-performance heat insulation that shuts out sweltering heat. It can also be equipped with an independentenergy supply system that provides peace of mind if the power grid is disrupted due to a natural disaster. We will also contribute to improving the resilience of community development. In Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, we are working with theward to help make the densely crowded wooden homes in some neighborhoods fireproof. Moreover, to prepare for disasters, we aretaking three steps to attain complete resilience: protecting lives, protecting health, and restoring lifestyles. We have equippedhomes with seismographs to quickly gather data on earthquakes. We are currently working with the National Research Institute forEarth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) to develop a system that will enable us to estimate the areas likely to sustain themost damage so that recovery operations can start as soon as possible.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202112Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202113Sustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementManagement FrameworkMateriality and SDGsInitiatives and MemberOrganizations WeParticipate InRelationships withStakeholdersManagement FrameworkThe Asahi Kasei Group considers sustainability to be an important focus of management and incorporates it into both its medium-term and annual management plans, in addition to discussing it at Board of Directors meetings. We have also established aSustainability Committee to promote sustainability group-wide. The Sustainability Committee consists of the President, Executive Officers for Business Sectors, the Executive Officer forTechnology Functions, and the Executive Officer for Business Management Functions, and is responsible for disseminatinginformation, formulating sustainability-related policies, and so on. The Sustainability Committee coordinates with the RiskManagement & Compliance Committee and the Responsible Care Committee, which handle more technical and specific matters. All three of these committees are chaired by the President of Asahi Kasei. Our Global Environment Committee, chaired by theExecutive Officer for Technology Functions, holds specialized discussions on global environmental measures as a subcommittee ofthe Sustainability Committee.Framework for Sustainability Strategy (as of September 1, 2021)Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202114Message from the Senior General Manager, Sustainability Strategy PlanningDepartment”Sustainability” has become a commonly used term in recent years. It was only two years ago that we established ourSustainability Strategy Planning Department. Since then, however, there have been a lot of developments, and”sustainability” seems to have become an everyday term. That being said, I believe that what is important is not that theterm has become commonplace, but that we are now at the beginning of a long road in which we will implement full-scaleinitiatives toward sustainability. We have adopted a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and are also promoting a number of initiatives anticipating a circulareconomy. We are taking on challenges for achieving active life in the “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Asimportant issues that form the basis of these initiatives, we are also striving to address human rights, compliance, safety,quality, and relationships with local communities. Collaboration and cooperation with people outside the company are also essential to advancing these initiatives. We willstrive to provide value for a sustainable society through earnest dialogue with our stakeholders regarding what is expectedby society.Tatsuhiko Tokunaga Asahi Kasei Corp.Senior Managing Executive and Senior General Manager of the Sustainability Strategy Planning Department Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202115Sustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementManagement FrameworkMateriality and SDGsInitiatives and MemberOrganizations WeParticipate InRelationships withStakeholdersAsahi Kasei Group effort for the SDGsThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015. Theagenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets such as ending poverty and inequality, and takingaction on climate change. The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to achievement of the SDGs through diverse businesses that provide new value to society inaccordance with the Group Vision of enabling “living in health and comfort” and “harmony with the natural environment.”Asahi Kasei Group’s MaterialityIn fiscal 2017 we designated the priority issues and subjects to address as the materiality of the Asahi Kasei Group. We revised ourmateriality in May 2021 amidst the worsening climate crisis and the acceleration of domestic and international sustainability-related trends. We added “Initiatives toward Carbon Neutrality” and “Initiatives toward a Circular Economy” as matters of thehighest importance.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202116Identifying Our Materiality1.Identifying Issues vision, and values.2.Determining the Impact 3.Evaluating Validity We referred to international guidelines including ISO 26000 and the GRI Standards, as well as the evaluation items used bymajor ESG evaluation organizations (FTSE, etc.), to identify issues according to the demands of societies and our mission,We assessed the level of impact on both society and our Group and mapped it onto two axes.We confirmed the validity of the plan by examining it from a variety of perspectives, such as through deliberations amongdivisional managers, discussions with other companies, and interviews with outside directors.4.Deliberation and Approval After deliberation by the Management Council, the proposal was approved by the Board of Directors.The relationships between this materiality and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are shown in the following table. We willcontinue to advance our initiatives while incorporating the perspectives of various stakeholders.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202117Materiality ListThemeMaterialityMain KPIsRelatedSDGsSupervisingorganization (Joint supervision:SustainabilityStrategy PlanningDepartment)Harmony with the environmentGlobal environment*Strategic Business UnitsEnvironmentalInitiatives toward CarbonCorporate ESH, StrategicGHG emissionsNeutralityWe position initiatives for the globalenvironment as important issues, andwe are working on measures regardingclimate change, preservation ofbiodiversity, development of a circulareconomy, and other initiatives.Using our diverse technologies, we willalso develop materials and productsthat contribute to conserving energyand reducing CO2 emissions.Initiatives toward aCircular EconomyWastewaterCorporate ESHand Core OperatingContributionCompanies ProductsCorporate Research &DevelopmentBusiness Units, andCore OperatingCompanies Corporate Research &DevelopmentBusiness Units, andCore OperatingCompanies Corporate Research &DevelopmentCorporate ESH, Strategic―Number ofaccidentsinvolvingenvironmentalpollution andnumber ofsignificant issuesraising ActivitiesIndustrial wasteCorporate ESH―BiodiversityCorporate ESHAwareness-Living in health and comfortHealth and longevity*Strategic Business Units―We will contribute to healthy andcomfortable lifestyles and affluentliving with our distinctive products andtechnical capabilities.Comfortable life*Strategic Business Units―and Core OperatingCompanies Corporate Research &Developmentand Core OperatingCompanies Corporate Research &DevelopmentAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202118ThemeMaterialityMain KPIsRelated SDGsSupervisingorganization (Joint supervision:SustainabilityStrategy PlanningDepartment)Basic activityCorporate governanceGeneral AffairsEffectivenessWe will strengthen the base forbusiness development, leading to thecreation of new value.Compliance /sincerityGeneral AffairsRisk managementGeneral AffairsSafety/qualityCorporateMajor securityassessment andimprovement――Human rightsHumanEmployee surveyHuman ResourcesHuman Resources―DiversityHuman ResourcesNumber ofSupply chainmanagementCommunication withstakeholdersSocial contributionGeneral AffairsESH/Corporate Qualityincidents EnsuranceDisabling injuryfrequency rateResources/CorporateProcurement & Logisticsfemale managersCorporate ProcurementAdministered& LogisticsCSR ProcurementQuestionnaireInvestor―Relations/HumanResources/GeneralAffairs and othersAmount ofactivity (inmonetary terms)* Contribution through businessAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202119Sustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementManagement FrameworkMateriality and SDGsInitiatives and MemberOrganizations WeParticipate InRelationships withStakeholdersParticipation in initiatives (major initiatives)The Asahi Kasei Group supports the United Nations Global Compact.UN Global CompactGlobal CompactNations Development Programme (UNDP), challenges companies to advance core businessactivities that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Asahi Kasei joined with an initiative to support the fiber industry in India throughout the supplyBusiness Call to Action (BCtA), a multilateral alliance led by theUnitedchain for Bemberg™ cupro.Business Call to ActionThe Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA) is a platform established to accelerate innovationby strengthening collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders across industry sectorsamid a need to implement worldwide initiatives to overcome the marine plastic litter problem, aClean Ocean Material Alliance(CLOMA)global-scale challenge.Clean Ocean Material AllianceThe Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC), established as a general incorporatedassociation on April 1, 2021, is an organization engaged in activities such as the internationalstandardization of the battery supply chain (industries related to battery materials,components, and raw materials) and the creation of a battery ecosystem, with the aim ofachieving a decarbonized society.Battery Association for Supply Chain(BASC)BASCWhite Logistics Movementand Tourism, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Agriculture,The White Logistics Movement is aimed at ensuring stability in logistics needed for people’sdaily lives and industrial activity and contributing to economic growth in response to the truckdriver shortage, which continues to intensify. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, TransportForestry and Fisheries are the advocates of the movement. Asahi Kasei has made a statement of voluntary action endorsing the movement and is workingto improve logistics.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202120Challenge Net Zero CarbonInnovation (Challenge Zero)Challenge Zero is an initiative promoted by the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) incoordination with the Japanese government to support companies and groups in their efforts toachieve a decarbonized society. Asahi Kasei supports this initiative and has announced specific efforts and policies:Challenge ZeroRE100 is an international collaborative initiative consisting of companies committed to runningtheir business operations on 100% renewable energy. Asahi Kasei Homes is a member of thisinitiative, and it has announced specific targets and is working to achieve them.RE100RE100Keidanren Biodiversity DeclarationInitiative The Keidanren Biodiversity Declaration Initiative is a support effort by the Japan BusinessFederation (Keidanren) to promote autonomous, active efforts by companies to partake inbiodiversity preservation activities, with the aim of achieving harmony between theenvironment and the economy. Asahi Kasei supports this initiative and has announced specific efforts and policies:Through Asahi Kasei Europe, its European headquarters, Asahi Kasei has become the firstJapanese resin manufacturer to join Pinfa (Phosphorus, Inorganic & Nitrogen Flame RetardantsAssociation), an organization dedicated to improving the safety and lowering the environmentalimpact of both non-halogenated flame retardants and plastic products that use non-Pinfa (Phosphorus, Inorganic &Nitrogen Flame Retardantshalogenated flame retardants.Association) PinfaAmmonia shows promise as an energy carrier for hydrogen. This association aims to establisha value chain from supply to utilization of CO2-free ammonia through technologydevelopment/evaluation, economic evaluation, policy recommendations, internationalClean Fuel Ammonia Association collaboration, and other efforts.Clean Fuel Ammonia AssociationThe Japan Hydrogen Association advances global collaboration in the hydrogen field as well asthe creation of hydrogen supply chains. As a chemical manufacturer that utilizes hydrogen, Asahi Kasei will take an active role inoffering proposals in the Association’s working group activities with regard to issues thatshould be addressed to generate and expand demand for hydrogen.Japan Hydrogen AssociationJapan Hydrogen AssociationMembership in organizations (main organizations)Name of organizationAsahi Kasei’s roleJapan Business Federation (Keidanren)Chair of Committee on Environment and Safety, Chair ofCommittee on Social Security Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA)DirectorAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202121Sustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementSustainability ManagementManagement FrameworkMateriality and SDGsInitiatives and MemberOrganizations WeParticipate InRelationships withStakeholdersRelationships with StakeholdersOur business operations depend on relationships of trust with our stakeholders. We believe that corporate value is raised byunderstanding the requirements and meeting the expectations of various stakeholders such as customers, shareholders andinvestors, business partners, local communities, the general public, and employees. We provide many opportunities for communication to enable our business operations to be improved through dialog withstakeholders.Communication with stakeholdersMain stakeholdersBasic premisesMain opportunities for communicationCustomersWe believe that it is by maintainingFace-to-face discussion by marketingcustomer satisfaction and providing reliableand sales personneland enjoyable products and services thatwe contribute to society.etc.Taking inquiries via telephone, website,Shareholders and investorsWe strive to disclose information in a timelyMeeting with securities analysts andSuppliersA relationship of mutual trust with ourSafety discussion forumsLocal communities and the general publicWe work to honor and respect the localPeriodic community dialog meetingsand fair manner to enable our domestic andinstitutional investorsinternational investors to gain an accurateunderstanding of the Asahi Kasei Group.Seminars for individual investorsWebsite disclosure of informationTaking inquiries via telephone, website,etc.Shareholders meetingsuppliers is fostered through fair andprincipled purchasing practices based onregulatory compliance and respect for theenvironment and human rights.CSR surveyssystem)Compliance hotline (whistleblowerculture of each community where ouroperations are based, and to maintaineffective dialog and communication withcommunity members.Community outreach initiativesAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202122Main stakeholdersBasic premisesMain opportunities for communicationEmployeesThe Asahi Kasei Group considers fulfillingTraining and interviewsand satisfying working conditions andworkplace culture, in which employees feelmotivated to achieve and take pride in theircareer, to be a key to businessperformance.Discussion and interaction withmanagementInternal magazine and intranetCompliance hotlineAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202123Asahi Kasei Group’s Responsible Care ProgramAsahi Kasei Group’s Responsible Care ProgramAsahi Kasei Group’s Responsible Care ProgramAsahi Kasei Group’s Responsible Care ProgramResponsible CareRC represents the commitment and initiative to secure and improve safetyand environmental protection at every step of the product life cycle throughthe individual determination and responsibility of each firm producing andhandling chemical products, together with measures to gain greater publictrust through disclosure and communication. RC was conceived in Canadain 1985 and was strengthened on a global scale with the establishment ofthe International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) in 1989. In 1995,the chemical industry in Japan began implementing RC with theestablishment of the Japan Responsible Care Council (JRCC*). The AsahiKasei Group was among the founding members of the JRCC, and played aleading role in the expansion and development of RC in Japan. We implement RC initiatives in all business sectors, including the chemicaland electronics fields of the Material business sector, the constructionmaterials field of the Homes business sector, and the medical devices andpharmaceuticals fields of the Health Care business sector. This is one ofour unique features.*JRCC was merged with the Japan Chemical Industry Association in April 2012 andrenamed the Responsible Care Council.Responsible Care at the Asahi Kasei GroupMessage from the Executive for RCAsahi Kasei started the three-year Medium-term Management Initiative “Cs+ forTomorrow 2021” emphasizing sustainability in FY2019. We aim to raise our corporatevalue by implementing various measures to achieve our business targets as well as bycontributing to a sustainable society as indicated by the SDGs. The current operating climate is changing greatly with growing awareness for globalenvironmental issues and corporate responsibility as a social entity. At the Asahi KaseiGroup, in accordance with our Group Mission of contributing to life and living for peoplearound the world, we ensure the stable provision of solutions that our customers can relyon while focusing on the three fundamental “actuals” of the actual place, actual thing,Shigeki Takayamaand actual fact, with active connections inside and outside the company to furtherRepresentative Director, heighten RC. We regard RC as a most crucial management issue, and to raise our corporate value forour various stakeholders we work to achieve our annual RC objectives while advancingRC activities from a broader perspective, reinforcing R&D to provide solutions to globalwarming and other environmental issues.Vice-Presidential ExecutiveOfficer Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202124PolicyRC at the Asahi Kasei Group is guided by the following principles.Asahi Kasei Group RC PrinciplesWe give the utmost consideration to environmental protection, quality assurance, operational safety, workplace safety andhygiene, and health maintenance, throughout the product life cycle from R&D to disposal, as preeminent managementtasks in all operations.operations.satisfaction.members of the community.We give full consideration to the global environment and make efforts to reduce the environmental burden of allWe continuously provide safe products and services with the quality that gives customers a sense of security andWe strive for stable and safe operation while preventing workplace accidents and securing the safety of personnel andWe strive for a comfortable workplace environment, and support the maintenance and promotion of employee health.In addition to maintaining legal compliance, we set self-imposed targets for continuous improvement, while performingproactive information disclosure and communication to gain public understanding and trust.Revised on April 1, 2016Management frameworkThe management system of Asahi Kasei Group RC is maintained in accordance with our Group RC Management Guidelines andother internal standards. The Responsible Care Committee (referred to as the RC Committee below) has been established underthe direct control of the President to deliberate concerning plans and their results. This committee also cooperates with theSustainability Committee, which promotes sustainability across the Group. In addition, the RC Promotion Council sub-committeegathers regularly, and RC initiatives are continuously improved with the repetition of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycles at theRegions and Works*, business units, and Group-wide. Concerning RC management systems, we have obtained ISO 14001 environmental management system certification forenvironmental protection and ISO 9001 quality management system certification for product safety. An Occupational Health &Safety Management System (OHSMS) has been adopted for workplace safety, hygiene, and health.*A site or group of sites consisting of several plants and facilities is called a Region or Works. The Senior General Manager of each Region or Worksis responsible for the unified implementation of RC in the respective Region or Works.Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202125RC Committee Management OrganizationRC Committee/RC Promotion CouncilRC CommitteeChairAsahi Kasei PresidentCommitteeAsahi Kasei RC Officer, Asahi Kasei Corporate ESH Officer, Asahi Kasei CorporatemembersQuality Ensurance Officer, Asahi Kasei RC Implementation Manager, Asahi Kasei SeniorGeneral Manager of Corporate ESH, Asahi Kasei Senior General Manager of CorporateQuality Ensurance, General Manager of Corporate Health Care Promotion Center, CoreOperating Company RC Implementation ManagerObserversAsahi Kasei Audit & Supervisory Board Members, persons designated by the CommitteeChairSecretariatCorporate ESH (Corporate Quality Ensurance)Frequency ofOnce per yearMeetingsRC PromotionChairAsahi Kasei RC OfficerCouncilCommitteeAsahi Kasei Corporate ESH Officer, Asahi Kasei Corporate Quality Ensurance Officer,membersAsahi Kasei Senior General Manager of Corporate ESH, Asahi Kasei Senior GeneralManager of Corporate Quality Ensurance, General Manager of Corporate Health CarePromotion Center, Asahi Kasei RC Promoter, Core Operating Company RC PromotersSecretariatCorporate ESH (Corporate Quality Ensurance)Frequency of4 times per yearMeetingsAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202126RC education and trainingIn order to ensure the advancement of RC activities, the Asahi Kasei Group conducts practical RC education and trainingconcerning basic knowledge of and theories about RC. The training program applies to all key personnel who implement RC,including production managers and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) managers, as well as candidates for those positions, groupleaders of research departments, and EHS personnel. Each fiscal year, we hold RC training courses especially for newly appointed staff covering general RC activities, employee health,operational safety, environmental protection, and workplace safety. These take place over 4 days. In fiscal 2020, the course wasoffered both as a self-study course and a one-day web lecture, with a total of 108 personnel taking the course. In addition, with the goal of improving the Group’s RC level, a training course for assistant chiefs that was formally initiated in fiscal2012 continues to be held and improved while incorporating feedback. In fiscal 2020, the course was offered both as a self-studycourse and a one-day web lecture, with a total of 278 personnel taking the course. We will continue to promote education andtraining to meet various needs both inside and outside the company.RC ConferenceOur Group holds annual RC Conference, at Asahi Kasei Corp., group companies, and in various regions where we are active. Atthese symposiums we share information and revitalize RC initiatives by reporting on their status, holding presentations on activities,listening to lectures by experts invited from outside the company, and presenting Safety Awards. The FY2020 Asahi Kasei RC Conference held online in November drew 2,300 participants.Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori gives the opening remarksThe livestream venueAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202127Organizations implementing Responsible Care[Japan]PrefectureLocationBusiness categoryCompanyPlant, laboratory, or departmentMain products/business lineGunmaIbarakiOtaKasamaChemicalsChemicalsAsahi Kasei Pax Corp.Asahi Kasei Metals Ltd.Asahi SKB Co., Ltd.Gunma PlantTomobe Plant–Molded plastic containersAluminum pasteExplosive devicesSakaiConstruction Materials Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp.Sakai PlantAutoclaved aerated concrete panelsTochigiSaitamaMibuKamisatoAgeoKawagoeYamanashi FujiyoshidaChibaChibaChemicalsChemicalsChemicalsHealth CareFibersChemicalsSakai Kako Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Color Tech Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Techno Plus Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Pax Corp.Med-Tech Inc.Fuji Seisen Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Color Tech Co., Ltd.PS Japan Corp.Asahi Kasei Energy Service Corp.–ElectronicsAsahi Kasei Corp.R&D for plastic optical fiberTokyoTokyoOthersChemicalsElectronicsAsahi Kasei EMS Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.Asahi Kasei Home Products Corp.Sun Delta Corp.Plastic optical fiberProcessing of construction materialsDevelopment and sale of cling film and other household productsSale of synthetic resin productsConstruction Materials Asahi Kasei Foundation Systems Co., Ltd.Installation of pilesOthersAsahi Kasei Advance Corp.KanagawaKawasakiChemicalsAsahi Kasei Create Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Amidas Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Ability Corp.Asahi Research Center Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Benefits Management Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Neoma Foam PlantConstruction Materials R&D Dept.–Mibu PlantSaitama PlantAgeo Plant––Chiba PlantCompound Prod. Control Dept.Xyron Dev. Dept., Leona PlasticsDev. Dept.Sodegaura PlantChiba PlantElectronics & Functional ProductsDiv.Chiba PlantKashiwa PDC–––––––Monomers Prod. Dept.ABS & SB Latex Prod. Dept.Synthetic Rubber Prod. Dept.Acrylic Plastics Prod. Dept.Ion Exchange Membranes Prod.Dept.R&D unitsR&D Dept.Clean Energy ProjectPerformance Polymers Tech. Ctr.–Informatics InitiativeAtsugi Prod. Dept.Microza PlantFuji Power Supply Dept.Housing Tech. R&D Labs.Fuji Pharmaceuticals PlantPhotoproducts PlantElectronics Materials PlantFuji 2nd PlantWGF ProjectR&D Planning and Business Dev.UVC ProjectCorporate Production Tech.R&D Ctr.Healthcare R&D Ctr.Performance Materials Tech. Ctr.Analysis & Simulation Ctr.Ohito Pharmaceuticals PlantOhito Diagnostics PlantPharmaceuticals Research Ctr.–––Nagoya Pharmaceuticals Plant––−−−−−–––Phenolic foam insulation panelsImprovement of construction materials and development of new productsConstruction materials processingPlastic coloring & compoundingMolded plastic productsFilm laminationManufacture and sale of medical devicesDyeing and finishing of yarns and fabricsAcrylic resin and polystyrene resinDevelopment of compound production technology, support for processing facilitiesApplied research for performance plastics and plastic processingR&D for plastic compounding technologyProduct management and production technology development for polystyreneOperation of power plant of Nakasode Clean Power Corp. and Shin Nakasode PowerCorp.Trading company handling fibers, resins, chemicals, construction materials, etc. ofAsahi KaseiManagement and sales of real estate, insurance agency, subcontracted office workPersonnel placement, agency and training; ISO consultingPrinting, bookbinding, and office workInformation and analysisCompany housing, recreational facilitiesMethyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, acetonitrileStyrene–acrylonitrile resin, styrene–butadiene latexSynthetic rubber, elastomer, utilities (electricity, steam, water)Acrylic resin, acrylic sheetIon–exchange membranesCreation of new high performance materials, R&D for performance products andsystems, applied research for plastics and plastic processingPolystyrene R&DDevelopment of water electrolysis systemDevelopment of performance polymer, resin processing technology, applicationdevelopmentDevelopment, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment andsystemsPlant, equipment, process engineering, and related work/developmentBusiness support by informatics, promotion of digital transformationAssembly of steel frames and processing of insulation for homesFiltration membranes and modulesUtilities (electricity, steam, water)R&D to actualize and advance the Long Life HomeBulk pharmaceuticalsDevelopment of filters and absorbents for separation and purification in manufacture ofbiopharmaceuticalsLiquid photosensitive resin, photosensitive printing platesPhotosensitive polyimide production and developmentPhotosensitive dry film, fuel cell materialsOptical materials and componentsDevelopment of products in the Material sectorDevelopment of UVC LEDsDesign/construction/development of facilities, inspection/maintenance, development ofinformation systemsDevelopment of products in the Material sectorR&D for compound semicondoctorsWafers of Hall elements and infrared sensorsEpoxy curing agentDesign, construction, and development of facilities and development of informationsystemsInsurance agencyTraining, consulting, personel placementDelivery of mail, guidance for obtaining qualifications and trainingManagement of benefitsMedium to long term R&D, advancement of synergy and creation of new businesHealth Care sector R&D (diagnostic reagents, regenerative medicine, etc.)R&D for technologies and products related to Performance MaterialsAnalysis and computer simulationPharmaceutical intermediatesDiagnostic enzymes, diagnostic reagent kitsNew pharmaceuticals R&DManagement of benefitsMeasurement, evaluation, analysis, clinical testingInsurance agencyPharmaceuticalsConstruction materials processingWoven fabricsTrading company handling fibers, resins, chemicals, construction materials, etc. ofAsahi KaseiProcessing of industrial materials and nonwovensStorage of fiber productsR&DOthersOthersR&DHomesChemicalsPS Japan Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp.−Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Jyuko Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.KawasakiAtsugiShizuokaFujiHomesHealth CareAsahi Kasei Homes Corp.Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp.ElectronicsAsahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd.Bioprocess Div./Product Dev. Dept.Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corp.Asahi Kasei Epoxy Co., Ltd.R&D unitsR&D Ctr.Fab 3Fuji PlantOthersAsahi Kasei Engineering Corp.Asahi Kasei Create Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Amidas Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Ability Corp.Asahi Kasei Benefits Management Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.R&DOhitoHealth CareAsahi Kasei Pharma Corp.OthersHealth CareAsahi Kasei Benefits Management Corp.Toyo Kensa Center Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Create Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp.AichiGifuMiyoshiHozumiFukuiEchizenFukuiFibersOthersHozumi Kako Co., Ltd.Kyokujitsu Textile Mills Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.AwaraOthersAsahi Kasei Advance Fukui Corp.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.–Kanazu Logistics CenterConstruction Materials Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp.Hozumi PlantAutoclaved aerated concrete panelsAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202128PrefectureLocationBusiness categoryCompanyPlant, laboratory, or departmentMain products/business lineMoriyama Power Supply Dept.Spunbond PlantRoica PlantR&D Lab. for Applied ProductHipore PlantElectronics Materials PlantProd.DeptHipore R&D Dept.Moriyama PlantMoriyama OfficeUtilities (electricity, steam, water)SpunbondElastic polyurethane filamentApparel and industrial functional textiles R&DMicroporous membranePhotosensitive polyimideShigaMoriyamaChemicalsFibersAsahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.ElectronicsAsahi Kasei Corp.OthersAsahi–Schwebel Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Amidas Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Engineering Co., Ltd.–TakashimaHigashiomiSuzukaMaterialHomesChemicalsMieWakayama GoboOsakaOsakaChemicalsChemicalsOthersChemicalsChemicalsHyogoOkayamaOnoMizushimaAsahi Kasei Pax Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Jyuko Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Corp.Suzuka Sun Business Co., Ltd.Sundic Inc.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Finechem Co., Ltd.Aibano BranchShiga PlantSuzuka Plant–Mie PlantWakayama PlantOsaka PlantAsahi Kasei Advance Corp.–R&DAsahi Kasei Corp.Chemistry & Chemical Process Lab. Research on chemical processes and functional productsPS Japan Corp.Mizushima PlantOthersAsahi Kasei Engineering Corp.–YamaguchiIwakuniConstruction Materials Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp.FukuokaOitaChikushinoOitaChemicalsChemicalsHealth CareAsahi Kasei AS Tech Co., Ltd.Iwakuni Sun Products Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Japan Elastomer Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Medical MT Corp.KumamotoAmakusaYatsushiroFibersOthersKyuasa Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.MiyazakiNobeoka/Hyuga ChemicalsAsahi Kasei Corp.Atago PlantNitric acid, caustic soda, chlorine, hydrochloric acid, vinylidene chloride resin and latexOno PlantMonomers Prod. Dept. 1Monomers Prod. Dept. 2Polymers Prod. Dept. 2Polyolefins Development Dept.Tenac Dev. Dept.Power Supply Dept.–Iwakuni Plant–Chikushino PlantOita PlantOita PlantSepacell PlantPlanova Oita PlantDialysis Products PlantTherapeutic Apheresis Plant–Yatsushiro Chemical CenterElectrolysis System ManufactuaringDept.Ceolus PlantLeona Plastics & Materials PlantFastening Prod. Planning & Tech.Dept.Hyuga Chemicals PlantNobeoka Power Supply Dept.––––Nobeoka PlantNobeoka Pharmaceuticals PlantTohmi PlantDetonator PlantMedical Tech. and Materials Lab.Okatomi PlantPlanova PlantLeona Filament PlantBemberg PlantNonwovens PlantR&D Lab. for Fibers & TextilesTech.Eltas Plant––––Hipore Hyuga PlantFab 1Fab 2Nobeoka ManufacturingNobeoka ManufacturingNobeoka PlantNobeoka Plant––Development of electronic and energy–related materialsGlass fabricContract workDevelopment, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment andsystemsMetal claddingSteel frames, roofing, insulation, opening panelsCling film, plastic foam and filmPlastic processingPolystyrene sheetAcrylic latexSpecialty chemicalsTrading company handling fibers, resins, chemicals, construction materials, etc. ofAsahi KaseiMolded plastic containersCyclohexanol, cyclohexane, cyclohexene, pyrolysis gasolineAcrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, acetonitrile, styrene, polycarbonatediolHigh density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polyacetalR&D on polyolefinsR&D on polyacetalUtilities (electricity, steam, water)PolystyreneDevelopment, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment andsystemsProcessing of polyethylene pipeAutoclaved aerated concrete panelsConstruction materials processingMetal claddingDefense explosivesSynthetic rubber, elastomerLeukocyte reduction filtersVirus removal filtersArtificial kidneys and other medical devicesTherapeutic apheresis devicesStockings and innerwearStorage of caustic sodaElectrolyzers for chlor–alkaliMicrocrystalline celluloseAH salt, adipic acid, hexamethylenediamine, polyamide 66Resin anchorsCoating materialsUtilities (electricity, steam, water)Receiving and storage of fuel and feedstocksPolyamide 66 compoundingResin anchors, detonator housings/leadsElectricity and steamOperation and facilities management of hydropower plantsSpecialty chemicalsBulk pharmaceuticalsIndustrial explosivesDetonatorsR&D for medical materialsArtificial kidneys and other medical devicesVirus removal filtersNylon 66 filamentCuprammonium rayon, nonwoven cellulose filamentArtificial suede, melt–blown and spunlace nonwovensR&D for new fibersSpunbondCellulosic filament, synthetic nonwovensNylon 66 filamentProcessing of nylon 66 filamentProcessing of nonwoven cellulosic filamentMicroporous membraneHall elementsLSIsMagnetic sensorsLSIsPlant diagnostic and environmental surveillance devicesPelliclesUtilization of Asahi Kasei Group assets, subcontractingInsurance agency, cellular phone sales, bowling alleyDevelopment, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment andsystemsMeasurement, evaluation, analysisCompany housing, recreational facilitiesPrinting, bookbinding, and office workIT-related businessCable TVSale of pharmaceuticals (reagents)R&D for fibers & textilesRepackaging sodium hypochlorite and PACAsahi Kasei New Port Terminal Co., Ltd.Nobeoka Plastic Processing Co., Ltd.Asahi Chemitech Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei NS Energy Corp.Asahi Kasei Hydropower Technoservice Co.,Ltd.Asahi Kasei Finechem Co., Ltd.–Kayaku Japan Co., Ltd.Health CareAsahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Medical MT Corp.FibersAsahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Fibers Nobeoka Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Leona Filament Co., Ltd.Asahi Cord Co., Ltd.Asahiozu Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corp.Asahi Kasei Electronics Co., LtdAsahi Kasei Microsystems Co., LtdAsahi Kasei Technosystem Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei EMS Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Office One Co., Ltd.New Asahi Services Co., Ltd.ElectronicsOthersAsahi Kasei Engineering Corp.–Toyo Kensa Center Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Benefits Management Corp.Asahi Kasei Ability Corp.Asahi Kasei Networks Corp.Cable Media Waiwai Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.Asahi Kasei Corp.Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.Nobeoka Office––––South Kyushu OfficeFibers & Textiles Tech. Ctr.Miyazaki Chemical CenterMiyazakiR&DOthersAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202129[Overseas]RegionsAmericasCountries/Cities Business categoryUSA-CompanyChemicalsElectronicsHomesHealth CareChemicalsChemicalsElectronicsFibersElectronicsChemicalsFibersHealth Care-ChemicalsFibersElectronicsElectronicsHealth CareHealth CareChemicalsFibersChemicalsHomesChemicalsFibersAsia/OceaniaMexicoKoreaTaiwanHangzhouShanghaiBeijingHong KongVietnamThailandEuropeSwedenElectronicsSenseair ABIndiaAustralia-HomesGermanyBelgium-FibersElectronicsHealth CareElectronicsHealth CareFibersItalyUnited Kingdom ElectronicsAsahi Kasei America, Inc.Asahi-Kasei Holdings US, Inc.Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.Asahi Kasei Plastics America, Inc.Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas, Inc.Crystak IS.Inc.AKM Semi Conductor, Inc.Asahi Kasei Homes North America, Inc.Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.Asahi Kasei Plastics Mexico S.A. de C.V.Tongsuh Petrochemical Corp., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Chemicals Korea Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei E-materials Korea Inc.Asahi Kasei Microdevices Korea Corp.Formosa Asahi Spandex Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Wah Lee Hi-Tech Corp.Asahi-Schwebel (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei EMD Taiwan Corp.Asahi Kasei Microza (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.Hangzhou Asahikasei Spandex Co., Ltd.Hangzhou Asahikasei Textiles Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Medical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei (China) Co., Ltd.Asahikasei Plastics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Performance Chemicals Corp.Asahi Kasei Advance (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Microdevices (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.Asahi Kasei Electronics Materials(Changshu) Co., Ltd.Asahikasei (Suzhou) Plastics CompoundCo., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Electronics Materials (Suzhou)Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Tranfusion Technology Co.,Ltd.Asahi Kasei Pharma (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Plastics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Fibers (H.K.) Ltd.Asahi Kasei Plastics Vietnam Co., Ltd.Asahikasei Jyuko Vietnam Corp.PTT Asahi Chemical Co. Ltd.Asahi Kasei Plastics (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Spunbond (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Advance Thailand Co., Ltd.Thai Asahi Kasei Spandex. Co., Ltd.Asahi Kasei Synthetic Rubber SingaporePte. Ltd.Asahi Kasei Plastics Singapore Pte. Ltd.Polyxylenol Singapore Pte. Ltd.Asahi Kasei India Pvt. Ltd.Asahi Kasei Homes Australia. Pty.Asahi Kasei Europe GmbHAsahi Kasei Spandex Europe GmbHAsahi Kasei Microdevises Europe GmbHAsahi Kasei Medical Europe GmbHAsahi Kasei Bioprocess DeutschlandAsahi Photoproducts (Europe) SA/NVAsahi Kasei Bioprocess Europe SA/NVAsahi Kasei Fibers Italia S.r.l.Asahi Photoproducts (UK) Ltd.GuangzhouChemicalsAsahi Kasei Plastics (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.Sale of performance resinChangshuElectronicsSuzhouChemicalsZhangjiagangChemicalsAsahi Kasei POM (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd.SingaporeChemicalsSynthetic rubber　Main products/business lineBusiness support servicesHolding company of ZOLL Medical CorporationColoring and compounding of performance resinCompounded performance resin operationsSale of purging compoundDevelopment of aluminum nitride substrates and UVC LEDsSale of LSIsHolding company of housing businessBioprocess equipment and systemsSale of performance plastic compoundsAcrylonitrile, sodium cyanide, acrylamide, EDTASale of adipic acidLithium-ion battery separatorElectronic devices marketing and technical supportSpandexPhotosensitive dry filmGlass clothSale of electronic materialsIndustrial filtration membranes and systemsSpandexWarp-knit spandex textilesHemodialyzers; sale of medical devicesInvestment and business support servicesSale of performance resinHDI-based polyisocyanate, polycarbonatediolProcessing and sale of fibers and textilesElectronic devices marketing and technical supportColoring and compounding of performance resinPhotosensitive dry filmPhotosensitive dry filmPolyacetalMedical devicesRegulatory affairs and business support in ChinaSale of performance resinPromotion and marketing of fibers and textilesAnalysis and development of performance plastic parts using CAE technologySteel-frame membersAcrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, etc.Coloring and compounding of performance resinSpunbond nonwovensProcessed yarnSpandexPerformance resinPPE powderBusiness support servicesHolding company of McDonald Jones Homes GroupProvision of sensing solutions; development, manufacture, and sale of gas sensormodulesBusiness support services, sale of performance resinSpandexElectronic devices marketing and technical supportSale of medical devices, medical systemsTechnical and sales support of bioprocess equipmentSale of photopolymer, printing-plate making systemsSale of virus removal filtersSale of cupro cellulosic fiber and nonwovensSale of photopolymer, printing-plate making systemsAsahi Kasei Group Sustainability Report 202130★★★★★★★★★★★★★★FY2020 RC Objectives and AttainmentCommon RC★★★Complete ★★Satisfactory ★UnsatisfactoryFY2020 RC ObjectivesFY2020 ResultsAttainmentFY2021 RC ObjectivesDevelop human resources specializing in environmentalsafetyDevelop human resources specializing in environmentalsafetyCultivate values of safetyAdvance Life Saving Actions program・ Strengthened environmental safety staff at the headoffice・ Started hiring and training future environmental safetypersonnel・ Maintained safety culture fostering activities withawareness of rule compliance in each organization・ Started program of safety activities shared across theAsahi Kasei Group (Life Saving Actions)・ Conducted activities with new employee and careereducation as important issues・Held various RC t