Environmental Policy

I. Basic principles

Based on the management philosophy of Sumita Optical Glass, Inc., our environmental policy is to establish and maintain an environmental management system and to engage in conservation activities in order to minimize the environmental impact caused in the process of manufacturing various optical glasses and optical fibers.

II. Policy

1. 1. We will comply with relevant laws and regulations applicable to environmental matters and meet other requirements we chose to abide by, and will endeavor to live harmoniously with the local environment.
2. 2. To reduce the environmental burden associated with our business and to prevent pollution:
   1. a. We will strive to carry out proper processing, such as reduction of noise, prevention of dust, prevention of air and water pollution.
   2. b. We will promote energy conservation, resource saving, waste reduction, recycling, design and marketing of environmentally conscious products, and green purchasing of office supplies.
3. 3. In consideration of the environmental impact of our projects, we will set environmental targets to the extent technically and economically possible, regularly inspect and review, and continuously improve the environmental management system with the goal of improving our environmental performance.
4. 4. We will promote communication with relevant government authorities and local residents and improve awareness about environmental conservation.
5. 5. We will conduct environmental education, make internal announcements, and provide information through other channels for all employees to ensure that they understand the importance of our environmental policy and environmental preservation.
6. 6. We will ensure that all the people working for the organization are aware of this environmental policy, and publish it on the internet and make it available to the public.

September 1st, 2018
Sumita Optical Glass, Inc.
Toshiaki Sumita - CEO