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Environmental Policy

The KOA Group promotes environmental improvement activities based on this policy at all sites, and all production and development sites are registered with ISO14001.
The results of our environmental activities are published every year in the "Environmental Data Collection" on the "Report on KOA" page of our website.

Origin

How can we live in harmony with mother earth?

Philosophy

KOA was established and grew up in Ina Valley to provide the environment where farmers can live as farmers.
Meanwhile, as we engage in electronic　component production, we as one of living creatures of earth continuously learn about our association with soil, water and sun to build "trust" with the earth.With each employee being interested in the circulation of life in the water system that is essential to one's community in responsibly practicing the "Father Sun"(Environmental Management System), we will preserve the biodiversity of the land of our roots to create a model for circulatory society.

Policy

＜Father sun basic policy＞
1． We shall accurately grasp how KOA's development, production, sales activities, product and services affect the environment to establish "Father Sun" (Environmental Management System) and try to continuously improve "Father Sun" as we strive to prevent the environmental pollution.
2． KOA's environmental activities shall be developed into two: one is the "Father Sun“ activity for improving responsiveness to the social environment and the other is the quality assurance activity for improving responsiveness to the product environment.
3． All employees shall adhere to laws and regulations relevant to KOA's environmental aspects, other requirements (including customer requirements) KOA has agreed to abide by, and voluntary standards, to engage in activities conscious of natural environment based on the Environmental Manual and the Quality Manual.
4． To take actions consistent with the philosophy of this policy, we shall review each year our environmental improvement activities in pursuit of realizing business affairs in harmony with the environment, in pursuit of realizing the effective use of finite natural resources, in pursuit of realizing products and production processes friendly to the environment, and in pursuit of stopping global warming (energy conservation and effective use of renewable energy), in the framework of management targets.
5． We shall conduct internal environmental audits and strive to continuously improve "Father Sun" through self-imposed control.
6． This environmental policy shall be disseminated to all members involved in environmental activities at KOA and all KOA group entities to improve our corporate environmental awareness.

In addition to this philosophy and policy, KOA has established the following basic policy in order to conduct business activities in compliance with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, which is a corporate alliance that promotes CSR in the global supply chain.

　　　
＜Basic policy for RBA Code of conduct (Environment)＞
1) Environmental Permits and Reporting
All required environmental permits (e.g. discharge monitoring), approvals, and registrations shall be obtained, maintained, and kept current and their operational and reporting requirements shall be followed.
2) Pollution Prevention and Resource Conservation
Emissions and discharges of pollutants and generation of waste shall be minimized or eliminated at the source or by practices such as adding pollution control equipment; modifying production, maintenance, and facility processes; or by other means. The use of natural resources, including water, fossil fuels, minerals, and virgin forest products, shall be conserved by practices such as modifying production, maintenance and facility processes, materials substitution, re-use, conservation, recycling, or other means.
3) Hazardous Substances
Chemicals, waste, and other materials posing a hazard to humans or the environment shall be identified, labeled, and managed to ensure their safe handling, movement, storage, use, recycling or reuse, and disposal. Hazardous waste data shall be tracked and documented.
4) Solid Waste
Participants shall implement a systematic approach to identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly dispose of or recycle solid waste (non-hazardous). Waste data shall be tracked and documented.
5) Air Emissions
Air emissions of volatile organic chemicals, aerosols, corrosives, particulates, ozone depleting substances, and combustion byproducts generated from operations shall be characterized, routinely monitored, controlled, and treated as required prior to discharge. Ozone- depleting substances shall be effectively managed in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and applicable regulations. Participants shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of its air emission control systems.
6) Materials Restrictions
Participants shall adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements regarding the prohibition or restriction of specific substances in products and manufacturing, including labeling for recycling and disposal.
7) Water Management
Participants shall implement a water management program that documents, characterizes, and monitors water sources, use and discharge; seeks opportunities to conserve water; and controls channels of contamination. All wastewater shall be characterized, monitored, controlled, and treated as required prior to discharge or disposal. Participants shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of its wastewater treatment and containment systems to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance.
8) Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Participants shall establish and report against an absolute corporate-wide greenhouse gas reduction goal. Energy consumption and all Scopes 1, 2, and significant categories of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions shall be tracked, documented, and publicly reported. Participants shall look for methods to improve energy efficiency and to minimize their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Kosei Mukaiyama
Representative Director, President & CEO
KOA CORPORATION
April 1, 2025