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Sustainability Management

Shin-Etsu Group’s Sustainability

The Shin-Etsu Group has established a Basic Sustainability Policy based on its Business Principle and is working to address nine key sustainability issues. In May 2024, we revised our Basic Sustainability Policy following approval by the Managing Directors’ Meeting and the Board of Directors attended by all directors, audit & supervisory board members and corporate officers.

figure: Shin-Etsu Group’s Sustainability. Business Principle: The Group actively conducts in sustainable business practices and creates the value sought by society and industry through the provision of unrivaled key materials technologies. Basic Sustainability Policy: Key Issues: The foundation of all activities: Legal compliance, fair corporate activities. Health and safety of employees and contractors. Energy-saving, resource-saving, and reduction of the environmental impacts. Product quality improvements and product safety control. Promoting CSR procurement and the diversification of supply sources. Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity. Respect for and protection of intellectual property. Contribution to industry and social initiatives. Accurate and timely information disclosure and communication with stakeholders.

Shin-Etsu Group Business Principle

The Group actively conducts in sustainable business practices and creates the value sought by society and industry through the provision of unrivaled key materials technologies.

Basic Sustainability Policy

The Shin-Etsu Group will:

  1. Do our best to increase the Group's corporate value through sustainable growth and make multifaceted contributions to society.
  2. Carry out all our company activities while always placing the utmost priority on safety.
  3. Expand those businesses that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  4. Maximize the efficiency of product development and manufacturing, and contribute to higher efficiency of society by supplying our products thus produced.
  5. Engage in business activities while taking biodiversity into account and seeking harmony with the global environment.
  6. Strive to respect human rights, assure equality in employment opportunities, and support the self-fulfillment of our employees.
  7. Appropriately disclose information in a timely manner.
  8. Carry out healthy, trustworthy, transparent corporate activities in compliance with laws and regulations based on the integrity of the Group's ethical values.

Revised May 2024

Governance

Structure of Initiatives

The Group believes that it is the social responsibility of the Group to contribute to all of our stakeholders, such as shareholders, investors, customers, suppliers, local communities, and employees.

To achieve this, we formulated the "Basic Sustainability Policy" and internal regulations and carry out sustainability activities. In order to develop sustainability initiatives effectively and properly at a company-wide level in all aspects of corporate activities, we have set up the Sustainability Committee, which is chaired by the President and comprises approximately 60 members, including Directors, Corporate Officers and department heads of Shin-Etsu Chemical and sustainability officers from group companies.

Structure of Initiatives

figure: Structure of Initiatives. Board of Directors, Managing Directors' Meeting, Committee Chairman (President), Committee Members, Secretariat, Audit & Supervisory Board, The Shin-Etsu Group
List of Executives in Charge of Sustainability Initiatives
Position Name Current Positions
(related to Sustainability)		 Key Issues about Sustainability and Other Matters
Representative Director, Chairman of the Board Meeting Fumio Akiya In charge of Technologies Key Issue: Product quality improvements and product safety control
Representative Director, President Yasuhiko Saitoh Chairman of Sustainability Committee
Managing Corporate Officer Toshiya Akimoto Vice Chairman of Sustainability Committee
In charge of Public Relations, Legal Affairs
General Manager of Office for Digitization and Digitalization
Chairman of Risk Management Committee		 The foundation of all activities: legal compliance, fair corporate activities
Key Issue: Respect for and protection of intellectual property
Key Issue: Accurate and timely information disclosure and communication with stakeholders
Risk Management
Managing Corporate Officer Fumio Arai In charge of Purchasing Key Issue: Promoting CSR procurement and the diversification of supply sources
Managing Corporate Officer Masaki Miyajima In charge of Business Auditing Corporate Governance
Corporate Officer Toshiyuki Kasahara General Manager of Finance & Accounting Dept.
In charge of Office of the President		 Corporate Governance (Fair tax payment, Operation of Group Companies)
Corporate Officer Yoshimitsu Takahashi In charge of General Affairs, Environmental Control & Safety Relations Corporate Governance
Key Issue: Health and safety of employees and contractors
Key Issue: Energy-Saving, Resource-Saving, and Reduction of the Environmental Impact
Corporate Officer Kai Yasuoka Personnel & Labor Relations Key Issue: Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity
Corporate Officer Shigeyoshi Netsu In charge of Patents Key Issue: Respect for and protection of intellectual property

As of June 27, 2024

Participating in the UN Global Compact

In November 2010, the Group joined the UN Global Compact.

Life in society has become more complex and diverse in recent years, and the social responsibilities of enterprises have grown. The Group remains firmly committed to its business principle of complying with all laws and regulations, conducting fair business practices and creates unrivaled value for society and industry through the provision of key materials and technologies. At the same time we respond flexibly to changes in the social and economic environment.

The Group has also been participating in the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) since November 2010. The Group joins subcommittees, such as the Environmental Management Subcommittee and ESG Subcommittee, to use the information gained on the latest development of sustainability to promote the Group's Sustainability.

The Group, as the f irst in Japan, signed a document to support GCNJ's Tokyo Principles for Strengthening Anti-Corruption Practices in February 2018.

Global Compact Ten Principles

Human Rights

Principle 1:
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2:
make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour

Principle 3:
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4:
the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5:
the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6:
the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

Principle 7:
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8:
undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9:
encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

Principle 10:
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
logo: UN GLOBAL COMPACT

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Evaluation from Outside the Company

The Company is incorporated in the following Sustainability index.

FTSE4Good

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index

S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index

2023 CONSTITUENT MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)

2023 CONSTITUENT MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)

2023 Sompo Sustainability index

*FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good

*FTSE Russell: FTSE Russell hereby certifies that Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has met the requirements for inclusion in the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index as a result of a third-party survey and has become a constituent of this index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is widely used to create and evaluate sustainable investment funds and other financial products.
https://www.ftserussell.com/products/indices/blossom-japan/

*FTSE Russell confirms that Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE Blossom Japan Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

*MSCI:The inclusion of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

As of June 30, 2024

Utilization of Supply Chain CSR Management Systems

The Group utilizes supply chain CSR management systems, such as RBA Online*1, Sedex*2, EcoVadis*3, and CDP*4 to disclose CSR information. In FY2023, the CDP evaluation was A-.

*1RBA Online
An online database organized by NPO Responsible Business Alliance (former: Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition) to manage labor, health and safety, environment, and ethics in the supply chain. Enterprises in the global electronic industry and others join the Responsible Business Alliance.

*2Sedex
An online database organized by and named after NPO Sedex for storing and accessing data on ethical and responsible business practices. Enterprises from 150 countries in 28 industries, including food, automobile, cosmetics, and amenity, have joined Sedex.

*3EcoVadis
The supply chain management system operated by the French CSR rating agency, EcoVadis, is used by multinational corporations in 150 countries in North America, Asia, and Europe.

*4CDP
An international environmental non-profit organization established in the UK in 2000 that operates a global environmental information disclosure system for companies and local governments. The annual environmental information disclosure and evaluation process is widely recognized as an international standard for corporate environmental information disclosure.

Strategy

While key issues facing the global environment and society pose risks that threaten the sustainable growth of the Shin-Etsu Group, our initiatives to address them will create new business opportunities. The Group therefore strives to identify the risks and opportunities associated with these key issues and seeks to mitigate the risks. Meanwhile, by providing products that contribute to solving social issues, including global environmental issues, we aim to simultaneously create a sustainable society and achieve sustainable growth for the Group.

Risks and Opportunities Related to the Key Issues

The Shin-Etsu Group recognizes the risks, and opportunities associated with all key Sustainability issues and addresses them accordingly.

Key Sustainability Issues Major Risks and Opportunities Corresponding initiatives
The foundation of all activities: legal compliance, fair corporate activities Risks
  • Impact of legal violations and improprieties on corporate management.
  • Damage to corporate value due to loss of trust from society.
  • Demand thorough compliance awareness among officers and employees through training, etc.
  • Regarding the prevention of bribery, thoroughly enforce a ban on provision of unfair benefits or demands, and establish internal rules at each overseas Group company
  • Cutting ties with anti-social forces
  • Compliance with sound business practices with suppliers and service providers
  • Support for the" Declaration of Partnership Building

KPI (FY2023 results)
Number of serious violations of laws and regulations: 0
Opportunities
  • Ensuring full compliance awareness and fair corporate activities leads to:

    (1) Formation of the foundation of corporate value

    (2) Elimination of risks

    (3) Building of customer trust and expansion of business opportunities

    (4) Hiring and retaining of excellent human resources
Health and safety of employees and contractors Risks
  • Impact of accidents and environmental problems on local communities and employees.
  • Damage to equipment caused by typhoons, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.
  • Impact of an infectious disease outbreak on operations.
  • Safety education for employees through disaster prevention drills and workshops
  • Environmental control and safety audits
  • Improvement of the workplace environment and promotion of employees' health

KPI (FY2023 results)
Number of work-related employee fatalities: 0
Number of serious accidents: 0
Lost-time accidents rate: 0.15 (Japan), 0.75 (overseas)
Lost-time accidents severity rate: 0.01 (Japan),0.03 (overseas)
Opportunities
  • Implementing measures to prevent accidents and developing new production processes enable the creation of a safe working environment and the improvement of stable production and higher productivity
  • Hiring and retaining excellent human resources
  • Continuing operations, shutting down operations, and resuming operations safely by designing the plant in anticipation of a natural disaster and taking measures against risks
  • Promoting employee health, achieving a work-life balance, and cultivating a sense of motivation and fulfillment in work
Energy-saving, resource-saving, and reduction of the environmental impacts Risks
  • Additional costs of stricter regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions
  • Price increases and difficulty in procuring raw materials for the quantity needed
  • Increased water risks, such as water depletion and flooding
  • Promoting the reduction of environmental impact
  • Waste reduction
  • Pollutant countermeasures
  • Response to climate change
  • Resource recycling
  • Water resource conservation and water pollutant elimination
  • Conservation of biodiversity initiatives

KPI (FY2023 results)
GHG Emissions (Scope1+Scope2): 6,507thousand tons of CO2e
Emissions intensity index of production volume relative to 1990: 57.0%(Shin-Etsu Group), 53.4%(Shin-Etsu Chemical)
Average rate of energy consumption in terms of production intensity: increased by 0.3%
Average rate of water withdrawal in terms of intensity: decreased by 17.7%
Average rate of BOD emissions in terms of production intensity: increased by 1.6%
Final waste landfill disposal rate: 1.08% (domestic consolidated companies)
Average rate of emissions of air pollutants in terms of production intensity : 11.1% increased in Soot, 7.1% reduction in SOx
Opportunities
  • The constant challenge of technological innovation leads to the enhancement of "manufacturing ability".
  • Increasing competitiveness by conserving energy and resources, reducing environmental loads, and improving productivity
  • Increasing the demand for products that contribute to the environment
  • Developing technologies that recycle water, thus contributing to business continuity
Product quality improvements and product safety control Risks
  • Loss of trust due to product quality issues
  • Direct or indirect impacts on product safety
  • Quality control
  • Quality audits and support
  • Product safety control
  • Promote automation of quality inspections and assurance (reduce personnel involvement)
  • Verification of the statistical validity of inspection variations and standard ranges
Opportunities
  • The track record of continuing to deliver products of the promised quality on time will lead to increased customer trust.
  • Sincere efforts to ensure product safety and accumulation of achievements will lead to the trust of customers and society.
Promoting CSR procurement and the diversification of supply sources Risks
  • Impact from not being able to procure raw materials, such as discontinuation of manufacture and shipment delay to customers
  • Problems arising in the supply chain
  • Create "Shin-Etsu Group CSR Procurement Guidelines" and revise them as appropriate
  • Ensuring compliance with subcontracting laws by attending seminars and conducting internal audits
  • Implementing initiatives to eliminate the use of conflict minerals
  • Implementing the supplier CSR procurement survey
  • Participation in RSPO "Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil"
Opportunities
  • Diversifying suppliers enable stable procurement, purchasing at optimal prices, and procurement of raw materials through fair transactions
  • Thorough CSR procurement will lead to the trust of customers and society
Respect for human rights, the development of human resources, and the promotion of diversity Risks
  • Occurrence of human rights infringements in the Group's business activities and supply chain
  • Occurrence of differences and biases in the effectiveness of on-the-job training
  • Negative impact of performance-based evaluation (Putting emphasis on short-term results, bias in evaluation depending on department, performance decline due to external factors, etc.)
  • Increase in turnover rate and decrease in job seekers due to inability to meet needs for diversification of work styles
  • Promotion of respect for human rights based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Implementing human rights due diligence
  • Supporting employee growth through a training system
  • Promote communication between superiors and subordinates
  • Promoting penetration of an evaluation compensation system focused on skill development
  • Creating an environment where people can play an active role regardless of gender or age
  • Enhancement of work-life balance system

KPI (FY2023 results)
Number of child labour: 0
Number of forced labour: 0

Ratio of women at the time of hiring: Administrative positions 33.3%, Engineering positions 9.9% (Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical)
Number of women in managerial positions, including junior manager level (versus FY2014): 3.47 times (Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical)
Opportunities
  • Improving the market evaluation of companies that promote respect for human rights
  • Active participation of excellent human resources who have cultivated practical skills through on-the-job training
  • Accumulation of knowledge, skills and experience
  • Maintaining and improving organizational vitality brought about by a strong desire to take on challenges to achieve goals
  • Business growth and new business development by hiring, developing, and selecting talented human resources
Respect for and protection of intellectual property Risks
  • The adverse effect on product sales due to infringement of our intellectual property
  • Restrictions on our product sales and business due to the patents of other entities
  • Impact of cyber-attacks on production, sales, and R&D activities
  • Loss of trust in the company due to information leakage
  • Intellectual property management
  • Initiatives for information asset management
  • Protection of personal information
  • Initiatives for cyber security
Opportunities
  • Promoting product development and unique manufacturing methods by protecting and utilizing our intellectual property
  • Contributing to the development of industry and the society by publishing inventions
  • Implementing technology innovation and operational reforms by utilizing digital technologies while thoroughly protecting and managing information assets and taking measures against cyber attacks
Contribution to industry and social initiatives Risks
  • Loss of trust from local communities due to social contribution activities not meeting local needs
  • Impact on the world development due to the delay in achieving a sustainable world that the SDGs aim to achieve
  • Contribution to SDGs goals and targets
  • Fundraising for the U.N. World Refugee Day
  • Traffic Safety Activities
  • Summer school for nearby elementary school students
  • Cleanups around plants
  • Contribution to Society Activities at Overseas Group Company
Opportunities
  • Creation of employment opportunities, stable employment and tax payment due to business stability
  • Building relationships of trust with the local community through dialogue and continuous activities
  • Contributing to a better world by addressing SDG issues through business operations
Accurate and timely information disclosure and communication with stakeholders Risks
  • Impairment of corporate value through the non-disclosure and inadequate disclosure of information
  • Loss of trust from stakeholders and the society due to failure to fulfill accountability
  • Appropriate and timely disclosure of company information
  • Communication with stakeholders
  • Dialogue with mass media including conference calls with analysts and investors after the announcement of financial results
  • Holding an exhibition
Opportunities
  • Creating a fair market evaluation and improving corporate value
  • Earning the trust of stakeholders and the society

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Risk Management

Risk Management Committee

We have established a Risk Management Committee consisting of approximately 20 members, including directors, corporate officers, and department managers, to establish a risk management system, develop rules and regulations, and identify and prevent risks that may arise in the course of business activities. In addition, we promote cross-func-tional activities among divisions and Group companies, including the formulation of business continuity plans, training, and information sharing. Furthermore, important matters in risk management are reported to the Board of Directors, the Managing Directors’ Meeting, and the Audit & Supervisory Board. In FY2023, the Risk Management Committee met four times and monthly meetings were held by the secretariat. At the meetings, production risks in the event of infrastructure outages, as well as risks related to information leakage, are discussed and shared within the Committee in order to enhance risk preparedness. In addition, opinions are exchanged within the Committee to formulate priority risk management issues to be addressed in FY2024 onward.

Risk Management Regulations

The Company has established Risk Management Regulations that anticipate comprehensive risks that may arise in the course of the Shin-Etsu Group’s business activities from a long-term perspective and has established a risk management system and responses to any risks that materialize.

Risks anticipated in the Risk Management Regulations

figure: Risks anticipated in the Risk Management Regulations. Business risks, Environment and safety risks, Research and development risks, Information management risks, Production and quality management risks, Intellectual property, contract, and litigation risks, Sales risks, Fraud risks, Purchasing risks, Country risks, Finance and accounting risks, Legal risks, Personnel and labor risks, Other

Risk Management Procedures

Risk management is carried out following the procedures of the PDCA cycle shown in the diagram below in accordance with the characteristics of each risk.

figure: Risk Management Procedures. 1. Risk Identification: Identify and recognize the risks associated with each department’s business and operations. →2. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the magnitude, scope, etc. of risks identified and recognized. →3. Risk Control: Control the size, scope, etc. of the assessed risk. →4. Emergency Response: Creation of Manuals Establish responses in the event that risk events occur. →5. Audit and Inspection: Evaluate the current situation and check measures, etc.

Activities of the Risk Management Committee in FY2024

The Risk Management Committee works in a multifaceted and company-wide effort to preemptively eliminate risks that may affect management and business activities, and to minimize the impact of risks when they do occur and prevent their recurrence.

In FY2023, in addition to its ongoing work of considering countermeasures against geopolitical risks, cybersecurity risks, infrastructure risks, and other risks, including those of Group companies in Japan and overseas, the Committee worked on securing human resources, taking measures to prevent talent outflow, and ensuring stable procurement of raw materials.

In light of the volatile international situation in FY2024, the Committee will continue its efforts to prevent and strengthen measures against the following risks:

  • Strengthening earthquake countermeasures at plants (BCP)
  • Stable procurement of raw materials
  • Recruitment and retention of employees
  • Plant safety measures
  • Strengthening countermeasures against information leaks, cyberattacks, etc.
  • Enhanced compliance, etc.

In addition, we will check the status of efforts to address these risks in each of our core business divisions and Group companies and proceed with necessary countermeasures together with the relevant business unit. The Risk Management Committee will continue to support the sustainable development of the company by eliminating risks before they occur and enhancing risk preparedness.

Business Continuity Plan and Handling in Emergencies

The Group offers a number of products with high market share not only in Japan but around the world or which used in special applications in state-of-the-art industries. For that reason, if these products cannot be supplied due to an accident or serious disaster such as a massive earthquake or fire, it will have an effect on society.

In the Company, each division and each plant is preparing for a disaster and accident and formulates a business continuity plan on the basis of the Companywide Business Continuity Management Regulations.

In addition, if a disaster or accident occurs, we will work using the structure shown below. Each of the countermeasures head office and organizations carry out emergency response and recovery support on the basis of pre-defined business standards.

System and major response operation in the occurrence of a disaster or accident

figure: System and major response operation in the occurrence of a disaster or accident. Disaster countermeasures head office Director: President With the countermeasures head office (Head office administration department) ・Grasp the situation of the accident, disaster ・Information collection, transmission ・Confirm the safety of employees, ensure necessary personnel ・Situational awareness of business partners, secure alternative suppliers ・Respond to outside inquiries Division countermeasures head office (Appropriate division) ・Grasp the damage, confirm the stock ・Grasp the customers's situation ・Respond to customer inquiries ・Implement alternative measures, re-examine the recovery plan Factory countermeasures head office (Appropriate factory) ・Report, contact regions, head office, employees ・Grasp the damage to production equipment,employee safety ・Secondary disaster prevention ・Ensure necessary personnel ・Recovery plan proposal, implementation

Conduct comprehensive disaster prevention drills

(June 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical Gunma complex)

(November 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical Kashima plant)

Metrics and Targets

In line with its Basic Sustainability Policy, the Shin-Etsu Group identifies key issues and sets metrics and targets to manage our initiatives to address them. The results are as follows.

Metrics and targets for sustainability initiatives
KPI Results
(FY2023)		 Targets Scope
Legal compliance Number of serious violations of laws and regulations 0 0 Consolidated
Environment GHG Emissions (Scope1+Scope2) 6,507 thousand CO2-t 0 CO2-t
（FY2050）		 Consolidated
Emissions intensity index of production volume relative to 1990* 57.0%（Shin-Etsu Group）、53.4％（Shin-Etsu Chemical） 45%
（FY2025）		 Shin-Etsu Chemical and its domestic and overseas group companies
Average rate of energy consumption in terms of production intensity 0.3% increased Reduce energy consumption in terms of production intensity at an average annual rate of 1% Consolidated
Average rate of water withdrawal in terms of production intensity decreased by 17.7% Reduce average rate by 1% in terms of production intensity Consolidated
Average rate of BOD emissions in terms of production intensity increased by 1.6% Reduce average rate by 1% in terms of production intensity Consolidated
Final waste landfill disposal rate 1.08% (domestic consolidated companies) Achieve zero waste emissions
(landfill waste of 1% or less of the final amount of all waste generated)		 Consolidated companies in Japan.
Average rate of emissions of air pollutants in terms of production intensity 11.1% increased in Soot, 7.1% reduction in SOx Reduce emissions of air pollutants in terms of production intensity at an average rate of 1% Consolidated
Social Number of work-related employee fatalities 0 0 Consolidated
Number of serious accident 0 0 Consolidated
Lost-time accidents rate 0.15 (Japan), 0.75 (Overseas) 0 Japan: Shin-Etsu Chemical and its domestic consolidated companies.
Overseas: Shin-Etsu Chemical's overseas consolidated companies.
Lost-time accidents severity rate 0.01 (Japan), 0.03 (Overseas) 0
Number of child labour 0 0 Consolidated
Number of forced labour 0 0 Consolidated
Ratio of women at the time of hiring Administrative positions: 33.3%, engineering positions: 9.9% Administrative positions: 40%, engineering positions: 10% Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical
Number of women in managerial positions, including junior manager level 3.47 times 4x versus FY2014 Employees and seconded employees of Shin-Etsu Chemical

*For the calculation of emissions, CO2 emission factors for electricity are averaged from 2000 to 2009 so that efforts to reduce electricity can be clarified. Furthermore, to clarify our efforts in energy reduction and rationalization, the figures do not include additional emissions categories associated with the amendments to Japan's Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures that took effect in 2024.

For other metrics, please see Sustainability Data.

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