Initiatives in Business Activities

2020 Targets

ROHM Group specified what will be done to achieve the environmental goals and targets based on the environmental policy and environmental targets for 2020. We have made the implementation plan once a year and promoted the activities.

【Response to Legal Requirements】
We shall certainly comply with environmental laws and requirements relating to all business activities and voluntarily promote to reduce the environmental impacts.

【Goals and Targets of Voluntarily Activities】

Midterm and Long-term Target Setting

Hence the Paris Agreement entered into force , which requires to limit global temperature increase below 2℃ compared to the pre-industrial temperature, activities to realize a post-carbon society have been accelerating globally.
There are many social problems around the world such as water risks and marine plastic problems.
ROHM Group considers these social issues as our own issues and setting medium- to long-term goals for 2030 and 2050.
For reduction of greenhouse gases, we are working on examining specific target values to set science based targets (SBTs).

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.

【Policy】

Work to help stop global warming through overall energy conservation and the reduction of global greenhouse gas emission.

【2020 Targets】

• Reduce CO₂ emission by 25% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2005.
• Reduce CO₂ emission(per production unit) by 50% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY1990.
• Reduce global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) by minimum 50% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY1995.

Reduce CO₂ Emission

COP21^* was held in 2015. In response to measures required to combat global warming and climate change on a global scale, ROHM Group is increasing its transparency of equipment power usage and office energy consumption to reduce excess energy use.

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  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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Emission

Targets

• Reduce CO₂ emission by 0.5% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019 by self-help efforts.
• Reduce CO₂ emission by 0.5% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019 by introducing renewable energy.

Results

• CO₂ emission was reduced by 7.3% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019 by self-help efforts.
• CO₂ emission was reduced by 1.8% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019 by introducing renewable energy.

Emission (per production unit)

Targets

Reduce CO₂ emission (per production unit) by 1% in FY2019 from the actual results of FY2018.

Results

CO₂ emission (per production unit) was increased by 2.5% from the actual results of FY2018.

• Environmental Data Book 2020
• Independent Verification of Environmental Data

ROHM Group's energy consumption activities produce approximate 600 thousand tons of CO₂ emission yearly. Therefore, we are working to carry out various energy conservation projects, aiming to reduce group-wide CO₂ emission.

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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.
ROHM Group is furthermore considering the introduction of renewable energy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and avoid exhausting limited resources.

Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emission (PFCs, 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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Targets

Reduce FY2019 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) by 0.5% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019.

Results

FY2019 global greenhouse gas emission (PFC's, SF6, and etc.) was reduced by 26.3% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019.

• Environmental Data Book 2020

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.

【Policy】

With the scientific techniques and various kinds of calculation tools including LCA, CO₂ reduction activities are promoted.
By developing the environmentally-conscious products in alignment with 'NEXT50', contribution to the CO₂ reduction at the time of use is considered.

【2020 Targets】

• Reduce CO₂ emission through the value chain by 10% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2010.
• Increase the ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments to 100% by FY2020.

Handling Scope 3 Emission

Fiscal Year 2019

The CO₂ emission from value chain

Targets

Maintain the amount of CO₂ emitted in the value chain in FY2019 from the actual results of FY2018.

Results

FY2019 amount of the CO₂ emitted in the value chain was reduced by 6.9% from the actual results of FY2018.

Environmentally-friendly products

Targets

Increase the ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments to 97% by FY2019.

Results

The ratio of environmentally-friendly products developments was 100%.

CO₂ Emissions from ROHM Group's Business Operations in Fiscal 2019

• Independent Verification of Environmental Data
• Environmental Data Book 2020

3.Reduction of Environmental Impact (PRTR, VOC)

【Policy】

Reduce the amount of materials discharged to the air and water, and strive to preserve the Global environment.

【2020 Targets】

• Reduce the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) by 10% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2010.
• Reduce VOC emission by 40% in FY2020 from the actual results of FY2000.

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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Targets

Maintain the amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) in FY2019 as the results of FY2018.

Results

The amount of handling volume of PRTR substances (per production unit) were reduced by 3.8% from the actual results of FY2018.

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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Targets

Reduce VOC emission by 0.5% in FY2019 from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019.

Results

VOC emissions was reduced by 25.0% from currently predicted value according to the quantity of production of FY2019.

4.Effective Use of Resources (Waste, Water)

【Policy】

Strive for the effective use of valuable resources and the protection of water resources that are fundamental to environmental biodiversity.

【2020 Targets】

• Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated and reduce waste generation (per production unit) by 40% from the actual results of FY2000.
• Reduce waste generation(per production unit) in overseas group consolidated by 60% from the actual results of FY2000.
• Reduce water input volume (per production unit) by 30% from the actual results of FY2009.

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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Targets

• Maintain zero emission in domestic group consolidated and maintain waste generation (per production unit) inFY2019 as the results of FY2018.
• Maintain waste generation(per production unit) in overseas group in FY2019 as the results of FY2018.

Results

• Waste generation (per production unit) in domestic group consolidated in FY2019 was increased by 2.1% from the actual results of FY2018. ^*Increases within 5% are considered "Maintain".
• Waste generation (per production unit) in overseas consolidated in FY2019 was reduced by 16.8% from the actual result of FY2018.

• Environmental Data Book 2020

Water Consumption

ROHM group expands the semiconductor wafer manufacturing consumes a large amount of water in domestic and overseas.
The raw water input for semiconductor manufacturing is high cost resources used after processing hyper pure water, 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.

Fiscal Year 2019

Targets

Reduce water input volume (per production unit) in FY2019 to below the actual results of FY2018.

Results

Water input volume (per production unit) in FY2019 was increased by 5.2% from the actual results of FY2018.

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Water Risk Correspondence

The semi-conductor manufacturing process, which is one of ROHM Group's business areas, consists of an upstream process (semi-conductor wafer process) and downstream processes (assembly and final product inspection). The upstream process is located in Japan, and the downstream processes are located in our Southeast Asia, South Korea, and China plants. The manufacture of semi-conductors is an industry that requires the use of large volumes of ultra-pure water. The vast majority of those resources are used in the upstream process. For this reason, securing a long-term, stable supply of water in Japan, where the upstream process is concentrated, is an essential prerequisite for the continuation of operations.
Further, in Southeast Asia, where most of the downstream processes are concentrated, the two plants in Thailand are located in catchments with a high risk of flood and other water damage. From the bitter past experience of having operations disrupted by actual damage from a flood disaster, we conduct risk management from the dual aspects of water shortages and flood risk.

Material Balances for 3 Years

ROHM Group extracts the inputs of resources and energy for business activities, including procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, and transportation of products, as well as outputs of greenhouse gases, industrial wastes, and other related elements, and then analyzes the environmental burdens, leading to emission reduction activities.

• ・RMT･･･ROHM Mechatech(Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
• ・REDA･･･ROHM Electronics Dailan Co.,Ltd.
• ・REPI･･･ROHM Electronics Philippines,Inc.

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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.

Approaches in "Environmental 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.

Environmental Education for Employees at Overseas Sales Locations

To have by customers use our products with peace of mind, ROHM Group continues to engage in the management of substances of environmental concern (SOC).
At our sales locations, which act as the contact point with our overseas customers, with the objective of increasing staff's environmental knowledge, we educate employees on the mechanisms of SOC management and the importance of collaboration with our business partners(suppliers).

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 2019, we provided environmental education to 100 students from two different elementary schools, and so far, a total of approximately 1,700 elementary students have received our environmental education.

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

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.

Awarded "2016-2017 Environmental Preservation Excellent Company Award" (RSC)

RSC expands activities for saving resource and reducing toxic substances every month to always consider global environment preservation and contribute to the healthy life of human and permanency prosperity of the company on their production activity.
As a result of the strict inspection, on June 5, "2016-2017 Environmental Preservation Excellent Company Award" is awarded by Development Zone Management Committee.

• ※RSC･･･ROHM Semiconductor(China) Co.,Ltd.