Initiatives in Business Activities

ROHM Group has promoted "CO₂ production countermeasures in each site", "CO₂ countermeasures through value chain", "reduction of environmental impact" and "effective use of resources" to achieve the 2020 target. In addition, we have also established a new medium- to long-term target "2030 environmental target" in FY2020.

• 2030 Environmental Targets

1.CO₂ Production Countermeasures in Each Site

We are active in a range of the reduction of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases emitted from our business operations.

(1) Reduce CO₂ Emission

COP21^* was held in 2015, and as global warming and climate change countermeasures are required, the subcommittee on climate change is actively working to visualize the power and energy used in facilities and offices and reduce energy consumption.

• *COP21:
  21st Conference of Parties of United Nations (UN) Conventions for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. At the conference held in Paris, France in November 2015, an international framework for measures to combat global warming from 2020 was adopted.

Targets for Reducing CO₂ Emissions in FY2020

(2) Reduce CO₂ Emission per Production

Targets for Reducing CO₂ Emission per Production in FY2020

• Independent Verification of Environmental Data

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Renewable Energy

ROHM Hamamatsu introduced a solar power system in fiscal year 2017 and set up solar panels on the south side of the factory parallel to the Shinkansen Bullet Train tracks for a total length of 270 meters; this power system can generate approximately 363 MWh of electricity annually.
(In 2020, we are planning to introduce renewable energy at our site in Malaysia.)
In fiscal year 2019, we started purchasing electricity from renewable energy sources (hydropower and geothermal) at our site in Fukuoka, and plan to supply 50% of the energy required for operation with renewable energy in 2020.
The factory of SiCrystal GmbH (Germany), which manufactures SiC wafers, has been operating at 100% renewable energy usage rate of 100% since 2021, and the CO₂ emissions from the purchased electricity at this factory are "zero". As a result, the main production process for SiC wafers has become an environmentally friendly production system that utilizes renewable energy.
ROHM Group is furthermore considering the introduction of renewable energy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and avoid exhausting limited resources.

(3) Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.)

PFC gas is a material essential for fine processing of semiconductors, especially Ics. This PFC gas will turn to a greenhouse gas that produces greenhouse effect 6,500 times as high as CO₂ when it is released into the atmosphere. The semiconductor industry has determined a target for reduction in the PFC gas emission and promoted the installation of PFC gas treatment systems used to dissolve PFC gases and eliminate the greenhouse effect.

Targets in FY2020

2.CO₂ Countermeasures through Value Chain

To reduce the level of CO₂ emissions from all business activities, ROHM expanded the range of its estimates to cover Scope 1 and 2 as well as Scope 3, calculating CO₂ emissions for the entire value chain.
With a goal of resolving social issues through innovative products, we strive to develop ECO- friendly products.

(1)CO₂ Reduction Measures on the Value Chain

Targets in FY2020

CO₂ Emissions from ROHM Group's Business Operations in FY2020

• Independent Verification of Environmental Data

3.Reduction of Environmental Impact (PRTR, VOC)

ROHM has been working to reduce the environmental burden in order to protect the environment.

(1) Reduction of Chemical Substances Subject to the PRTR

Although many chemicals are used in the manufacturing process of semiconductors, Subcommittee on Environmentally Controlled Substances promotes activities to reduce in particular the use of substances subject to the PRTR (Class I Designated Chemical Substances) by setting specific numerical targets.

Targets in FY2020

(2) Reduction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Organic solvents required for semiconductor manufacturing processes are classified as VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). VOCs released into the atmosphere may generate photochemical smog. Subcommittee on Environmental Impact Reduction promotes to cut VOC use through modifications and improvements in processing as well as through activities such as installing VOC removal systems.

Targets in FY2020

4.Effective Use of Resources (Waste, Water)

(1) Reducing Waste

Throughout the flow of its business activities, from procurement of materials to development, production and sales, ROHM Group strives to eliminate the wasteful use of finite resources and energy, reduce waste, and promote recycling. Toward this end, led by the Resources Use Expert Sub-Committee, it sets targets and formulates implementation plans for each year, and pursues related activities. We are also continuing to achieve zero emissions.

Targets in FY2020

(2) Water Consumption

ROHM Group manufactures semiconductor wafers that consume large amounts of water at its domestic bases. Ultrapure water used for semiconductor manufacturing is a high-cost resource that treats raw water with ultra-high purity, so it is necessary to not disposable but recycle or reuse for water-saving efforts.
We consider it is obvious that reducing input of limited water is friendly to environment, and reducing risk of business continuity can be possible if water-saving measure works even if water shortage is happen by climate change.

Targets in FY2020

5.Environmental Conservation Efforts in Each Site

・Education and Awareness Activities

Approaches to Environmental Communications

ROHM Group promotes environmental awareness-raising activities to deepen individual employees' understanding of the connections between the global environment and Rohm's business activities, and the implementation of environmental activities. The Group is also strengthening its ties to the local communities through a variety of activities.

(1)Education

[Rank-based Environmental Education]

To train employees in considering their living environment and the global environment, we have implemented education based on the rank of employees to teach how their respective work is related to the environment and how important the environmental management system is, through training for new employees and rank-based training.

*Since 2020, we have changed to online lessons.

[Environmental Education for Elementary School Students]

ROHM Group has provided environmental education for elementary school students in Kyoto-city from FY 2010. In the education program, we give the opportunities for them to experience the energy-saving effects such as comparing the energy-consumption of LED and miniature bulbs by using a human powered generator besides the lecture about global-warming's mechanism, and energy-saving tips that can be performed at home or school.
ROHM Group will continuously develop these kinds of activities that help children understand the value of global environment.
In 2020, we provided environmental education to 100 students from two different elementary schools, and so far, a total of approximately 1,800 elementary students have received our environmental education.

(2) Awareness Activities

[Environmental Poster and Photo Contest]

As part of our Environment Month events, every year, we hold an Environmental Poster Contest. Form 2019, we have began to hold an Environmental Photo Contest. Grand Prizes are selected from the poster and photos that have won the preliminary contests at each Group company, and the winners are commended.

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[Light-down Event]

ROHM Head Office and bases in front of Kyoto Station participated in a Light-down event on the 16^th of every month, which Kyoto City calls for turning off outdoor lighting etc...
ROHM will continue to actively participate in such environmentally friendly initiatives.

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Environmental Awards

Awarded as "Excellent Business Operator" for Emission Reduction of Greenhouse Gas by Kyoto City.(ROHM)

ROHM was selected and awarded as an "Excellent Business Operator" in the "Business Operator Emission Reduction Plan System" implemented by Kyoto City. In accordance with the Kyoto City Ordinance on Global Warming Countermeasures, this system is operated to voluntarily reduce emissions by large-scale waste-emitting businesses (specified businesses), which account for about one-fourth of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the city.
The award is given to business operators that have achieved more than twice the target reduction rate of the system and have also achieved excellent results in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per unit and achievement rate of priority measures during the three years of the plan period.
It is the third time for us to be selected as the "Excellent Business Operators", the "First Plan Period" (FY2011-2013) , the "Second Plan Period" (FY2014-2016) and this time "Third Plan Period" (FY2017-2019).

Certified by the Yokohama City as "2020 Excellent Company in 3R"

ROHM Yokohama technology Center was certified by the Yokohama city as a "2020 excellent company in 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)" for the first time.
The city of Yokohama certifies companies that have made remarkable achievements in waste separation, reduce, reuse and recycling as "Excellent companies in 3Rs" to promote the reduction and recycling of general waste from companies in the city every year.

Certified by Third-party Certification for Biodiversity Conservation(ROHM)

Green space around the head office has been highly evaluated for the efforts to consider biodiversity, and has acquired the "Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community Certification" sponsored by the General Incorporated Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community (ABINC)*¹ and has obtained the first certification from SEGES(Social and Environmental Green Evaluation System)*² in the green development ranking division, which is the third highest among the five stages of Excellent stage 2 certification. As a result of many years of creating green spaces that take biodiversity into consideration, based on the concept of a "factory in the forest", the green spaces around the headquarters were evaluated as indispensable to the region, leading to the acquisition of certification.

• *1. ABINC：
  Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community Certification

• *2. SEGES：
  Social and Environmental Green Evaluation System

Received "2019 Shizuoka Prefecture Governor’s Award for Global Warming Prevention Activities" (ROHM Hamamatsu)

ROHM Hamamatsu received the "Shizuoka Prefecture Governor’s Award for Global Warming Prevention Activities" in recognition of achievement of significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of the industry’s first heat recovery heat pump chiller in all clean room areas and highly efficient turbo freezer, in addition to efforts to spread measures through employee education, regional partnerships and announcement of case studies in the region.

Received FY2019 Green Industry Level 4 as a Grade Calculation (RMT)

ROHM Mechatech (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Received a grade calculation in September 5th, 2019 from Thailand Ministry of Industry, Department of Industry Works, and got a FY 2019 Green Industry level 4.

Received Awards from Greenhouse Gas Emission Control Company by Miyazaki (Lapis Miyazaki)

In 2018, Lapis Miyazaki received prefectural governor commendation from Miyazaki by making special efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emission as being a model for other companies.