MINO CERAMIC tackles the reduction of environmental load, recognizing that environmental preservation is an important business challenge Received Eco-Action 21 certification for environmental management system MINO’s Environment Policy [Principles] We make a social contribution through our business activities in considering human safety and environmental conservation in accordance with the Declaration on the Environment issued in January of 2001 by the Refractories Association, Japan. Accordingly, we make active use of our resources in business, and achieve mutual benefits with regional society through energy-saving and recycling of resources. Product area assessed Design and manufacture of refractories. Design, manufacture and construction of kilns and kiln components. Design, manufacture and construction of plant and machinery. Design and manufacture of industrial ceramics. Manufacture of ceramic aggregate for roading and construction applications. Registered offices Mizunami plant Date of first registration December 24, 2004 Assessed and registered by IIGES-Cfs (Center for Sustainability of Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) Certificate Number 0000097 Eco-Action 21 The Ministry of the Environment launched Eco-Action 21 in 1996 to encourage environmental activities of small-to-medium sized corporations (SMCs). The Ministry has promoted Eco-Action 21 while revising it several times, and completely revised it in response to recent progress in green procurement. Eco-Action 21 comprises Self-checklists for environmental Load Self-checklists for environmental measures Environmental management systems guidelines Environmental activity report guidelines Copylight(c) 2008 MINO CERAMIC CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.