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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010AISIN AW

Autumn Version

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010

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Greetings

Environmental Management

Design and Development

Production

Environmental Protection Activities

Contribution of Society Activities

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Corporate Philosophy and Policies

Acquisition of ISO 14001

Environmental Education and Training

Environmental Accounting

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2.

3.

4.

5.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

Automatic Transmissions

ECUs for A/Ts (Electronic Control Unit)

Navigation Systems

EV(Electric Vehicle) and Hybrid Drive Systems

Initiatives for reducing use of environmentally harmful substances

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

Production Processes

Improvements in Distribution

Remanufacturing

Energy Conservation

Reducing Waste Products and Encouraging Zero Emissions

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

3.5.

Cooperation with Suppliers and Group Companies

Management of Chemicals

Dealing with Soil and Groundwater Problems

Air Quality Efforts

Conserving Water Quality

Noise Pollution

Greening Initiatives

4.1.

4.2.

4.3.

4.4.

4.5.

4.6.

4.7.

Environmental Performance Data

Company Outline

CONTENTS

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AISIN AW ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010

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The 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) of the Convention on Biological Diver-

sity is being held in Nagoya in October, as this Environmental Report is being published. Addition-

ally, discussions of climate change have become a common topic at international conferences. In this

sense, recent events give one the feeling that scope of the watchword “environment” is expanding.

For AISIN AW to contribute to efforts to improve the environment, it is critical for all employees to

adopt a global perspective, explicitly identify issues based on an understanding of their own mission,

and fulfill their roles according to their various positions and responsibilities.

As we grapple with environmental issues such as global warming, resource and energy issues, and the

preservation of biological diversity, each employee must adopt the approach of identifying the essence

of the issue and taking concrete action in his or her own capacity. Examples of the effectiveness of

this approach include our innovations in the areas of automatic transmission control technology,

hybrid systems, monozukuri, and energy conservation. We will continue to contribute to the realization

of a low-carbon society through innovations such as these in products, production, and expertise. You

can find detailed information about these activities and initiatives in this Environmental Report.

People have the most important role to play in increasing the quality of these activities. We will

continue to value a corporate culture that supports rapid communication and prompt, bold action by

setting ambitious goals, fostering a can-do spirit, and cultivating an environment that encourages free-

spirited debate and unfettered communication.

As a global corporation, AISIN AW is dedicated to developing products uniquely suited for our times

in a manner that is consistent with our obligations as a partner in the recycling-based society of the

future. We will also cultivate employee sensitivity in accordance with our belief that “building

products starts with building character,” enabling our workers to realize their dreams as their products

inspire the millions of car-loving people around the world whose support makes our work possible.

Tsutomu IshikawaPresident

AISIN AW Co., Ltd.October 2010

Message from the President

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Environmental Management1.Corporate Philosophy and Policies

Achievement of Environmental Program Plan Goals in FY2009Working For Harmony with Both Nature and Society

Environmental Policy

In 2009, AISIN AW formulated a fiscal year plan and pursued activities in accordance with its 2010 Environmental Program Plan. As a result, we were able to meet all targets for each objective. The following table provides more detailed information:

Strategic goal Objective FY2009 targetInitiative Directions FY2009 activity results Evaluation

Prevention ofglobal warming

Reduction of energy use (measured in CO²emissions per unit of sales)

Reduce FY1990levels by 20%

・ Strengthen mechanisms related to energy 　conservation by launching an equipment 　energy-savings certification system.・ Update superannuated equipment with　 high-efficiency replacements.・ Develop new systems in an effort to replace　 power facilities with small, modular equivalents.

Reduce FY1990levels by 31.4% ○

Reduction of wasteproducts and

conservation ofresources

Management andreduction of

environmentally harmful substances

Reduction of total emissions (per unit of sales)

Reduce FY2003levels by33%

・ Create products and processes with the goal　 of achieving “skillful manufacturing.”

Reduce FY2003levels by 40% ○

Reduction of buriedwaste products

Continue zeroemission policy

・ Continue zero buried waste policy through 　 thorough sorting and collection.

Successful continuationof zero-emission policy

○

AISIN AW has established an Environmental Policy in order to achieve "harmony with nature and society" in accordance with its management philosophy of "Quality First." All employees are involved in the company's environmental conservation program.


・ Pursue zero emissions of incinerated waste　 through recycling.



・ Pursue continual improvements in areas such 　 as press yields.


Reduction of incineratedwaste products

Reduction in scrapemission

Reduction of emissionsof PRTR-controlledsubstances

Emissionsbelow24.3 ton

・ Reduce gasoline and measurement reagent use.・ Eliminate use of chlorine in lubricants.

Emissionsbelow15.9 ton ○

Reduction of environmentally harmful substances in products

Development andchangein alternative

material

Development andchange in alternative

material

・ Eliminate use of lead(in accordance of European ELV regulations)・ Eliminate use of PFOA/PFOS　 (in accordance with American regulations)

○

Acceleration of effortsto streamline

distribution operations

Reduction of CO²emissions (per unit of sales)

1.065 ton-co2/0.1 billion yen

・ Centralize delivery routes.・ Shift to modes of transport that generate lower 　 CO² emissions.

1.050 ton-co2/0.1 billion yen ○

Reduction of totalpackaging used(per unit of sales)

218 kg/0.1 billion yen

・ Review specifications of packaging 218 kg/0.1 billion yen ○

1.1

Satisfaction ofour employees

Satisfaction ofour customers

Respect forother culturesand forthe environment

Quality SupremacyWe aim to better serve our customers and contribute to society,

while, at the same time, continuously growing our company.We can only achieve this through having a body of outstanding people

who are motivated and fulfilled by their work.Therefore, our people are our most valuable asset.

Respect for other cultures and for the environmentRespect the culture and laws of all the countries in which we carry out business.

At the same time, we pledge to respect the environment in all our business activitiesand in every product we develop.

AISIN AW implements an Environmental Management System that is geared to all the company's business activities, from development

through to sales; it sets objectives and targets based on this Environmental Policy; and it works to make continual improvements to its Environ-

mental Management System through regularly reviews, as it implements the system according to plan.

AISIN AW complies with all applicable environmental regulations enacted by national and local governments (laws and regulations, pollution

control agreements, etc.) and with all other requirements to which the company commits. It also actively implements measures to prevent

pollution.

AISIN AW strives to make effective use of natural resources and energy, and actively implements measures to minimize use of environmentally

harmful substances.

AISIN AW clearly documents its Environmental Policy and ensures that all employees are thoroughly conversant with its details. It also urges

them to act on the letter and spirit of the policy.

AISIN AW publishes details of its environmental conservation activities, including its Environmental Policy.

○: Target achieve, ×: Target not achieve

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AISIN AW ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010 1.Environmental Management

Environmental Management1.Corporate Philosophy and Policies

Achievement of Environmental Program Plan Goals in FY2009Working For Harmony with Both Nature and Society

Environmental Policy

In 2009, AISIN AW formulated a fiscal year plan and pursued activities in accordance with its 2010 Environmental Program Plan. As a result, we were able to meet all targets for each objective. The following table provides more detailed information:

Strategic goal Objective FY2009 targetInitiative Directions FY2009 activity results Evaluation

Prevention ofglobal warming

Reduction of energy use (measured in CO²emissions per unit of sales)


・ Strengthen mechanisms related to energy 　conservation by launching an equipment 　energy-savings certification system.・ Update superannuated equipment with　 high-efficiency replacements.・ Develop new systems in an effort to replace　 power facilities with small, modular equivalents.

Reduce FY1990levels by 31.4% ○

Reduction of wasteproducts and

conservation ofresources

Management andreduction of

environmentally harmful substances

Reduction of total emissions (per unit of sales)

Reduce FY2003levels by33%

・ Create products and processes with the goal　 of achieving “skillful manufacturing.”


Reduction of buriedwaste products

Continue zeroemission policy

・ Continue zero buried waste policy through 　 thorough sorting and collection.

Successful continuationof zero-emission policy

○

AISIN AW has established an Environmental Policy in order to achieve "harmony with nature and society" in accordance with its management philosophy of "Quality First." All employees are involved in the company's environmental conservation program.


・ Pursue zero emissions of incinerated waste　 through recycling.



・ Pursue continual improvements in areas such 　 as press yields.


Reduction of incineratedwaste products

Reduction in scrapemission

Reduction of emissionsof PRTR-controlledsubstances

Emissionsbelow24.3 ton

・ Reduce gasoline and measurement reagent use.・ Eliminate use of chlorine in lubricants.

Emissionsbelow15.9 ton ○

Reduction of environmentally harmful substances in products

Development andchangein alternative

material

Development andchange in alternative

material

・ Eliminate use of lead(in accordance of European ELV regulations)・ Eliminate use of PFOA/PFOS　 (in accordance with American regulations)

○

Acceleration of effortsto streamline

distribution operations

Reduction of CO²emissions (per unit of sales)

1.065 ton-co2/0.1 billion yen

・ Centralize delivery routes.・ Shift to modes of transport that generate lower 　 CO² emissions.

1.050 ton-co2/0.1 billion yen ○

Reduction of totalpackaging used(per unit of sales)

218 kg/0.1 billion yen

・ Review specifications of packaging 218 kg/0.1 billion yen ○

1.1

Satisfaction ofour employees

Satisfaction ofour customers

Respect forother culturesand forthe environment

Quality SupremacyWe aim to better serve our customers and contribute to society,

while, at the same time, continuously growing our company.We can only achieve this through having a body of outstanding people

who are motivated and fulfilled by their work.Therefore, our people are our most valuable asset.

Respect for other cultures and for the environmentRespect the culture and laws of all the countries in which we carry out business.

At the same time, we pledge to respect the environment in all our business activitiesand in every product we develop.

AISIN AW implements an Environmental Management System that is geared to all the company's business activities, from development

through to sales; it sets objectives and targets based on this Environmental Policy; and it works to make continual improvements to its Environ-

mental Management System through regularly reviews, as it implements the system according to plan.

AISIN AW complies with all applicable environmental regulations enacted by national and local governments (laws and regulations, pollution

control agreements, etc.) and with all other requirements to which the company commits. It also actively implements measures to prevent

pollution.

AISIN AW strives to make effective use of natural resources and energy, and actively implements measures to minimize use of environmentally

harmful substances.

AISIN AW clearly documents its Environmental Policy and ensures that all employees are thoroughly conversant with its details. It also urges

them to act on the letter and spirit of the policy.

AISIN AW publishes details of its environmental conservation activities, including its Environmental Policy.

○: Target achieve, ×: Target not achieve

05


Internal Environmental Audits

Current ISO Status of Departments

ISO 14001 Certificate of Registration

AISIN AW acquired ISO 14001 certification for all departments on July 24, 1999, including the Head Plant, Machine & Tools Department and Prototype Department (each in Anjo City), Okazaki Plant and Okazaki East Plant (both in Okazaki City), Tahara Plant (Tahara City), Gamagori Plant (Gamagori City) and AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Takahama City)

At least once a year we conduct our own internal environmental audits of every department to check that our environmental management system is being effectively implemented.

Aisin AW introduced effectiveness-oriented audits in FY2005 and continues to actively search for improvement opportunities in order to ensure that the auditing process drives operational improvements.

AISIN AW has acquired ISO 14001 certification for all its business activities. As well as strengthening our environmental protection efforts by making our operations transparent, ISO 14001 has enhanced the trust of our customers.

Structure and Organization

AISIN AW uses organizational action in its environmental policy management approach as a means of making that policy more concrete. Subcommittees of the Environment Committee prioritize and discuss issues with particular significance for the company's business.AISIN AW is committed to sharing information to facilitate AW Group activities and initiatives.

Acquisition of ISO 140011.2

Management Principles

Organizational Activities

Business plans for each department

Implementation of activitiesInternal

EnvironmentalAudits

Effectiveness verification

Environmental Policies

Objectives and targets

Annual goals and targets

Annual environmentalactivity plans

Environment Committee

The AW Group

Energy Subcommittee

Material Loss Reduction Subcommittee

Chemical Reduction Subcommittee

Distribution Rationalization Subcommittee

Subcommittee to Reduce EnvironmentallyHarmful Substances in Products

Sharing information (domestic and overseas groups)

Environmental target guidelines for thedomestic group

(manufacturing andnon-manufacturing companies)

Waste & Recycling SubcommitteeExecutive Committee

Company Audit

1-year management plans

Long-term management visionLong-term management plans

Management andmanagement

representative incharge of environmental

management

ISO 14001Implementation

OfficeAudit Team All Departments

Review and implementchanges Annual plans Conduct audit

Report result Summarizeaudit results

Implementcorrective actions

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Internal Environmental Audits

Current ISO Status of Departments

ISO 14001 Certificate of Registration

AISIN AW acquired ISO 14001 certification for all departments on July 24, 1999, including the Head Plant, Machine & Tools Department and Prototype Department (each in Anjo City), Okazaki Plant and Okazaki East Plant (both in Okazaki City), Tahara Plant (Tahara City), Gamagori Plant (Gamagori City) and AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Takahama City)

At least once a year we conduct our own internal environmental audits of every department to check that our environmental management system is being effectively implemented.

Aisin AW introduced effectiveness-oriented audits in FY2005 and continues to actively search for improvement opportunities in order to ensure that the auditing process drives operational improvements.

AISIN AW has acquired ISO 14001 certification for all its business activities. As well as strengthening our environmental protection efforts by making our operations transparent, ISO 14001 has enhanced the trust of our customers.

Structure and Organization

AISIN AW uses organizational action in its environmental policy management approach as a means of making that policy more concrete. Subcommittees of the Environment Committee prioritize and discuss issues with particular significance for the company's business.AISIN AW is committed to sharing information to facilitate AW Group activities and initiatives.

Acquisition of ISO 140011.2

Management Principles

Organizational Activities

Business plans for each department

Implementation of activitiesInternal

EnvironmentalAudits

Effectiveness verification

Environmental Policies

Objectives and targets

Annual goals and targets

Annual environmentalactivity plans

Environment Committee

The AW Group

Energy Subcommittee

Material Loss Reduction Subcommittee

Chemical Reduction Subcommittee

Distribution Rationalization Subcommittee

Subcommittee to Reduce EnvironmentallyHarmful Substances in Products

Sharing information (domestic and overseas groups)

Environmental target guidelines for thedomestic group

(manufacturing andnon-manufacturing companies)

Waste & Recycling SubcommitteeExecutive Committee

Company Audit

1-year management plans

Long-term management visionLong-term management plans

Management andmanagement

representative incharge of environmental

management

ISO 14001Implementation

OfficeAudit Team All Departments

Review and implementchanges Annual plans Conduct audit

Report result Summarizeaudit results

Implementcorrective actions

07


AmountItem

1．Business costs 1.9 billion yen

0.6 billion yen

Preventing pollution, e.g. air, water and soil pollutionEnergy savingRecycling and waste disposal

Operating EMS, environmental education,environmental monitoring and measuring

Research and development to reduce environmental burdens

Nature protection and tree planting

Repairing environmental pollution damage

Economic benefitsItem Major challenges

Global warming preventionWaste reduction

1.1 billion yenReduction of CO² emissionsReduction of total emissions from waste products , etc.

Total

Environmental Conservation Costs

Environmental Conservation Benefits

Environmental accounting seeks to provide an understanding of environmental conservation costs, which represent outlays targeted at reducing the environmental burdens arising from business activities, and the environmental conservations benefits (material benefits and economic benefits) obtained as a result of those activities. The discipline serves as a means of evaluating the extent to which a given organization is engaged in environmental conservation.

Environmental conservation costs for FY2009 totaled ￥5.3 billion.These costs are equivalent to approximately 1% of the company’s annual revenue. Environmental conservation benefits (economic benefits) totaled ￥1.1 billion.

In addition to continuing its aggressive information disclosure policy, AISIN AW is committed to streamlining its environmental conservation programs by upgrading management tools to better reflect the unique requirements of environmental management. The company also plans to aggressively introduce consolidated environmental accounting for targeted group companies.

Calculations are limited to substantive benefits that are conducive to well-grounded calculation.

Partial estimates were used in the calculations of capital investments and research and development expenses where objectives are difficult to classify precisely into environmental and non-environmental categories.

Workers in environment-related facilities:Workers who are either directly involved in activities that impact on the environment or who work in facilities that have an impact on it.

persons

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Educating Internal Environmental Auditors

Aimed at: Main details

New employeesFundamentals of environmental protectionEnvironmental policies of AISIN AWImportance of observing rules

Newly appointed management supervisors

Environmental problemsEnvironmental management proceduresRoles and responsibilities

Workers in environment-related facilities

Operation and checkingMaintenanceDealing with abnormalities and emergencies

We believe that human resources are the most important factor in the success of environmental protection activities. To promote environmental protection effectively, it's vital that each and every one of our employees are made aware of environmental problems and that they work together with a clear understanding of their own roles in solving them. In view of this, AISIN AW runs continuous environmental education and training programs, in order to utilize the various skills of our employees to produce concrete results.

Internal environmental audits are an important means of checking the state of the company’s environmental management system. Similarly, the environmental management system operates most effectively when key personnel are also capable of acting as internal environmental auditors.AISIN AW is committed to improving its environmental management system by fostering the development of internal environmental auditors on an ongoing basis.

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Trends in the Number of People Completing Internal Environmental Auditor Training

Environmental Education and Training1.3 Environmental Accounting1.4

Environmental Education System

Collecting and remanufacturing products, recycling packaging２．Upstream and　 downstream costs

4．R&D costs

5．Social costs

６．Environmental harm costs

３．Management costs 0.1 billion yen

2.7 billion yen

0.1 billion yen

－　

5.3 billion yen

08


AmountItem

1．Business costs 1.9 billion yen

0.6 billion yen

Preventing pollution, e.g. air, water and soil pollutionEnergy savingRecycling and waste disposal

Operating EMS, environmental education,environmental monitoring and measuring

Research and development to reduce environmental burdens

Nature protection and tree planting

Repairing environmental pollution damage

Economic benefitsItem Major challenges

Global warming preventionWaste reduction

1.1 billion yenReduction of CO² emissionsReduction of total emissions from waste products , etc.

Total

Environmental Conservation Costs

Environmental Conservation Benefits

Environmental accounting seeks to provide an understanding of environmental conservation costs, which represent outlays targeted at reducing the environmental burdens arising from business activities, and the environmental conservations benefits (material benefits and economic benefits) obtained as a result of those activities. The discipline serves as a means of evaluating the extent to which a given organization is engaged in environmental conservation.

Environmental conservation costs for FY2009 totaled ￥5.3 billion.These costs are equivalent to approximately 1% of the company’s annual revenue. Environmental conservation benefits (economic benefits) totaled ￥1.1 billion.

In addition to continuing its aggressive information disclosure policy, AISIN AW is committed to streamlining its environmental conservation programs by upgrading management tools to better reflect the unique requirements of environmental management. The company also plans to aggressively introduce consolidated environmental accounting for targeted group companies.

Calculations are limited to substantive benefits that are conducive to well-grounded calculation.

Partial estimates were used in the calculations of capital investments and research and development expenses where objectives are difficult to classify precisely into environmental and non-environmental categories.

Workers in environment-related facilities:Workers who are either directly involved in activities that impact on the environment or who work in facilities that have an impact on it.

persons

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Educating Internal Environmental Auditors

Aimed at: Main details

New employeesFundamentals of environmental protectionEnvironmental policies of AISIN AWImportance of observing rules

Newly appointed management supervisors

Environmental problemsEnvironmental management proceduresRoles and responsibilities

Workers in environment-related facilities

Operation and checkingMaintenanceDealing with abnormalities and emergencies

We believe that human resources are the most important factor in the success of environmental protection activities. To promote environmental protection effectively, it's vital that each and every one of our employees are made aware of environmental problems and that they work together with a clear understanding of their own roles in solving them. In view of this, AISIN AW runs continuous environmental education and training programs, in order to utilize the various skills of our employees to produce concrete results.

Internal environmental audits are an important means of checking the state of the company’s environmental management system. Similarly, the environmental management system operates most effectively when key personnel are also capable of acting as internal environmental auditors.AISIN AW is committed to improving its environmental management system by fostering the development of internal environmental auditors on an ongoing basis.

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Trends in the Number of People Completing Internal Environmental Auditor Training

Environmental Education and Training1.3 Environmental Accounting1.4

Environmental Education System

Collecting and remanufacturing products, recycling packaging２．Upstream and　 downstream costs

4．R&D costs

5．Social costs

６．Environmental harm costs

３．Management costs 0.1 billion yen

2.7 billion yen

0.1 billion yen

－　

5.3 billion yen

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Design and Development2.

The company’s A/T Initiatives (For the 8-speed A/T used in Lexus LS460)

The company’s CVT Initiatives (For the CVT used in Toyota Vits/Yaris)

More compact and lightweight ECUs

ECU with integrated neutral safety switch (N.S.SW.)

●Gear ratio

●Neutral control●Lock-up region

As a manufacturer of automatic transmissions, AISIN AW is working actively to develop and adopt fuel-efficient technologies by enhancing its line of automatic transmission and CVT products.We mass-produce 6-speed automatic transmissions featuring improvements in both acceleration performance and fuel efficiency for FWD and RWD vehicles. These products are delivered to a total of 16 customers (as of August 2009) including manufacturers such as Toyota and Volkswagen, where they contribute to improved vehicle fuel economy. In 2006 we began mass production of the world’s first RWD 8-speed automatic transmission. The product helps deliver the improved acceleration performance and fuel efficiency drivers expect from luxury automobiles such as the Lexus LS460, which uses the new transmission.AISIN AW is driving dramatically improved vehicle fuel efficiency with CVT designs that incorporate features like an expanded lock-up region and neutral control, enabling them to claim class-leading fuel efficiency in addition to best-in-class size and weight ratings.

By incorporating a system to stop wasteful idling, we were able to further improve vehicle fuel efficiency to reach 24.5 kilometers per liter (in mixed city and highway driving).

The lengths of the harnesses between the automatic transmission and the ECU and between the vehicle and the ECU have been dramatically reduced.

Against a backdrop of growth in the highly developed functionality and performance offered by automobiles, AISIN AW is developing advanced technology for use in automatic transmission ECUs (controllers).These efforts are contributing to improved fuel efficiency not only through the development of new control technologies such as expanded gearing (8-speed models, etc.), but also through initiatives conceived to promote smaller and more lightweight ECU designs, reduce raw material use, share product design processes, and reduce and simplify the tools and hardware used in production processes.ECU with an integrated neutral safety switch (N.S.SW.) incorporates a neutral safety switch, one of the mechanical components of an automatic transmission, into the automatic transmission ECU. The design is contributing to improved fuel efficiency not only by reducing raw material use but also through reduced vehicle harness length and weight.

●Fuel efficiency

2004 Vitz 1.0Lprevious

4-speed A/T model

2006 Vitz 1.0Lnew

CVT model

Vehicle harness length

Integration of automatic transmission ECU and N.S.SW.

Previous ECU model

Previous N.S.SW. model

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

2002 Celsior 4.3Lprevious

5-speed A/T model


6-speed A/T model

2006 LS460 4.6Lnew

8-speed A/T model

※Based on Lepelletier system

※ Based on Lepelletier system

* FWD: Front Wheel Drive RWD: Rear Wheel Drive

オートマチックトランスミッション2.1 Automatic Transmissions2.1 ECUs for A/Ts (Electronic Control Unit)2.2

An 8-speed design enables a wider gear range and closer-set ratios than previous automatic transmission technology, and contributes to improved acceleration performance and fuel efficiency.

3.2961.9581.3481.0000.7250.582

0.753 1.000 1.424 2.180 3.357

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１.4641.231

1.0000.824

0.685

New model(8-speed)

New model(8-speed)

Total gear ratio

Previous model(5-speed)


Differentialratio

3.266

Differentialratio

3.615

Differentialratio

2.937

Firstgear

Secondgear

Thirdgear

Fourthgear

Fifthgear

Sixthgear

Eighthgear

Seventhgear

Seventhgear

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12131415

+8.5％+2.2％

８．２ｋｍ/L

８．９ｋｍ/L9.1ｋｍ/L

(mixed city and highway driving)●Fuel efficiency

When the vehicle is stopped in the “D” range, this control

moves the gear toward the neutral position to

reduce engine load and improve fuel economy.

New CVTlock-up onregion

Vehicle speed

PreviousA/T lock-upon region

PreviousA/T slipcontrol region

Throttleopening

(mixed city and highway driving)

１9.6ｋｍ/L

２2.5ｋｍ/L+14.8%

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

61%less

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

●Area ●Mass(weight) ●Jigs

60%less

79%less

Integrated N.S.SW./ECU

Previous model

-65%

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AISIN AW ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010 2.Design and Development

Design and Development2.

The company’s A/T Initiatives (For the 8-speed A/T used in Lexus LS460)

The company’s CVT Initiatives (For the CVT used in Toyota Vits/Yaris)

More compact and lightweight ECUs

ECU with integrated neutral safety switch (N.S.SW.)

●Gear ratio

●Neutral control●Lock-up region

As a manufacturer of automatic transmissions, AISIN AW is working actively to develop and adopt fuel-efficient technologies by enhancing its line of automatic transmission and CVT products.We mass-produce 6-speed automatic transmissions featuring improvements in both acceleration performance and fuel efficiency for FWD and RWD vehicles. These products are delivered to a total of 16 customers (as of August 2009) including manufacturers such as Toyota and Volkswagen, where they contribute to improved vehicle fuel economy. In 2006 we began mass production of the world’s first RWD 8-speed automatic transmission. The product helps deliver the improved acceleration performance and fuel efficiency drivers expect from luxury automobiles such as the Lexus LS460, which uses the new transmission.AISIN AW is driving dramatically improved vehicle fuel efficiency with CVT designs that incorporate features like an expanded lock-up region and neutral control, enabling them to claim class-leading fuel efficiency in addition to best-in-class size and weight ratings.

By incorporating a system to stop wasteful idling, we were able to further improve vehicle fuel efficiency to reach 24.5 kilometers per liter (in mixed city and highway driving).

The lengths of the harnesses between the automatic transmission and the ECU and between the vehicle and the ECU have been dramatically reduced.

Against a backdrop of growth in the highly developed functionality and performance offered by automobiles, AISIN AW is developing advanced technology for use in automatic transmission ECUs (controllers).These efforts are contributing to improved fuel efficiency not only through the development of new control technologies such as expanded gearing (8-speed models, etc.), but also through initiatives conceived to promote smaller and more lightweight ECU designs, reduce raw material use, share product design processes, and reduce and simplify the tools and hardware used in production processes.ECU with an integrated neutral safety switch (N.S.SW.) incorporates a neutral safety switch, one of the mechanical components of an automatic transmission, into the automatic transmission ECU. The design is contributing to improved fuel efficiency not only by reducing raw material use but also through reduced vehicle harness length and weight.

●Fuel efficiency

2004 Vitz 1.0Lprevious

4-speed A/T model

2006 Vitz 1.0Lnew

CVT model

Vehicle harness length

Integration of automatic transmission ECU and N.S.SW.

Previous ECU model

Previous N.S.SW. model

Previous ECU model

New ECU model


5-speed A/T model


6-speed A/T model

2006 LS460 4.6Lnew

8-speed A/T model

※Based on Lepelletier system

※ Based on Lepelletier system

* FWD: Front Wheel Drive RWD: Rear Wheel Drive

オートマチックトランスミッション2.1 Automatic Transmissions2.1 ECUs for A/Ts (Electronic Control Unit)2.2

An 8-speed design enables a wider gear range and closer-set ratios than previous automatic transmission technology, and contributes to improved acceleration performance and fuel efficiency.

3.2961.9581.3481.0000.7250.582

0.753 1.000 1.424 2.180 3.357

4．5962．724１．863

１.4641.231

1.0000.824

0.685

New model(8-speed)

New model(8-speed)

Total gear ratio



Differentialratio

3.266

Differentialratio

3.615

Differentialratio

2.937

Firstgear

Secondgear

Thirdgear

Fourthgear

Fifthgear

Sixthgear

Eighthgear

Seventhgear

Seventhgear

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12131415

+8.5％+2.2％

８．２ｋｍ/L

８．９ｋｍ/L9.1ｋｍ/L

(mixed city and highway driving)●Fuel efficiency

When the vehicle is stopped in the “D” range, this control

moves the gear toward the neutral position to

reduce engine load and improve fuel economy.

New CVTlock-up onregion

Vehicle speed

PreviousA/T lock-upon region

PreviousA/T slipcontrol region

Throttleopening

(mixed city and highway driving)

１9.6ｋｍ/L

２2.5ｋｍ/L+14.8%

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

61%less

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

Previous ECU model

New ECU model

●Area ●Mass(weight) ●Jigs

60%less

79%less

Integrated N.S.SW./ECU

Previous model

-65%

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Reducing Fuel Consumption Through Automatic Map Distribution

Better Fuel Economy Through More Efficient Routes and Traffic Navigation

You can reduce the amount of fuel your car consumes by shortening the distance to your destination. Roads change daily, and while it would be ideal for drivers to be able to make immediate use of new routes, the maps used by conventional car navigation systems have been limited to biannual updates. AISIN AW moved to address this shortcoming by developing functionality for automatically distributing differential map data—information about changes to key routes as well as roads in the vicinity of users’ homes and destinations—to car navigation systems by mobile phone and other means. The new system began service in March 2007, enabling the incorporation into route guidance of new expressways and toll roads within as little as seven days of opening and of other roads faster than is possible with conventional map updates.

For example, the recommended route from AISIN AW’s Okazaki Plant to Kyoto was shortened by 35 kilometers from 201 kilometers to 166 kilometers when map data for the Shin-Meishin Expressway was sent out within one week of the new highway’s opening.

Car navigation systems receive signals from satellites and identify the vehicle’s position and direction by combining that data with information obtained from various onboard sensors, and navigate.

Voice navigation systems can make a significant contribution to improving the fuel economy of cars, because they allow drivers to reach their destinations easily via the most efficient routes. Furthermore, they can save precious time and fuel by protecting drivers from losing their way and wandering aimlessly. Our car navigation systems also include support for VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System). This function also improves fuel economy, by giving drivers access to information that helps them to avoid traffic jams.

As part of its development of computers for use with speech-enabled satellite navigation systems, AW is working to select components that are free of environmentally harmful substances whenever new parts are needed. Existing parts that contain such substances are being aggressively replaced with parts that are free of environmentally harmful substances.Efforts to eliminate the use of hexavalent chromium and transition to alternative materials were completed by the end of 2006. Following the company's examination of the feasibility of transitioning to lead-free solder for onboard components while maintaining the high standard of reliability demanded of parts used in this harsh and demanding environment, AISIN AW engineers successfully achieved mass production of some new products meeting these requirements in the spring of 2004. Since spring 2005, all new products have featured lead-free electronic control boards, and the company worked to eliminate the use of lead in terminal plating to enable compliance in 2006. We will be supplying new products that are compliant starting in 2007. AISIN AW is also examining ways to reduce *VOC use in products.

●Simulated map update

●Before the Shin-Meishin Expressway opened ●After the Shin-Meishin Expressway opened

Differential data is reflected in the navigation system’s database.

Before Change After ChangeAfter Change After reflection in route searchAfter reflection in route search

Navigation Systems

Car navigation system mechanism

Helping to Reduce Environmental Pollution

2.3

*VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds

Speed sensor

Direction sensor

GPS receiver

GPS antenna

Navigation

Computer

Display

Map database●SD card●HDD●DVD-ROM●CD-ROM

12


Reducing Fuel Consumption Through Automatic Map Distribution

Better Fuel Economy Through More Efficient Routes and Traffic Navigation

You can reduce the amount of fuel your car consumes by shortening the distance to your destination. Roads change daily, and while it would be ideal for drivers to be able to make immediate use of new routes, the maps used by conventional car navigation systems have been limited to biannual updates. AISIN AW moved to address this shortcoming by developing functionality for automatically distributing differential map data—information about changes to key routes as well as roads in the vicinity of users’ homes and destinations—to car navigation systems by mobile phone and other means. The new system began service in March 2007, enabling the incorporation into route guidance of new expressways and toll roads within as little as seven days of opening and of other roads faster than is possible with conventional map updates.

For example, the recommended route from AISIN AW’s Okazaki Plant to Kyoto was shortened by 35 kilometers from 201 kilometers to 166 kilometers when map data for the Shin-Meishin Expressway was sent out within one week of the new highway’s opening.

Car navigation systems receive signals from satellites and identify the vehicle’s position and direction by combining that data with information obtained from various onboard sensors, and navigate.

Voice navigation systems can make a significant contribution to improving the fuel economy of cars, because they allow drivers to reach their destinations easily via the most efficient routes. Furthermore, they can save precious time and fuel by protecting drivers from losing their way and wandering aimlessly. Our car navigation systems also include support for VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System). This function also improves fuel economy, by giving drivers access to information that helps them to avoid traffic jams.

As part of its development of computers for use with speech-enabled satellite navigation systems, AW is working to select components that are free of environmentally harmful substances whenever new parts are needed. Existing parts that contain such substances are being aggressively replaced with parts that are free of environmentally harmful substances.Efforts to eliminate the use of hexavalent chromium and transition to alternative materials were completed by the end of 2006. Following the company's examination of the feasibility of transitioning to lead-free solder for onboard components while maintaining the high standard of reliability demanded of parts used in this harsh and demanding environment, AISIN AW engineers successfully achieved mass production of some new products meeting these requirements in the spring of 2004. Since spring 2005, all new products have featured lead-free electronic control boards, and the company worked to eliminate the use of lead in terminal plating to enable compliance in 2006. We will be supplying new products that are compliant starting in 2007. AISIN AW is also examining ways to reduce *VOC use in products.

●Simulated map update

●Before the Shin-Meishin Expressway opened ●After the Shin-Meishin Expressway opened

Differential data is reflected in the navigation system’s database.

Before Change After ChangeAfter Change After reflection in route searchAfter reflection in route search

Navigation Systems

Car navigation system mechanism

Helping to Reduce Environmental Pollution

2.3

*VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds

Speed sensor

Direction sensor

GPS receiver

GPS antenna

Navigation

Computer

Display

Map database●SD card●HDD●DVD-ROM●CD-ROM

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Ultra Small EV Drive System (used in Toyota “e・com”)

Wheel motor drive systems for ultra-small EVs (used in COMS by TOYOTA AUTO BODY)

An e･com being recharged at a Crayon Depot

Photo of motor and controller

The “e·com” is a compact two-seater EV commuter designed for short-distance driving. Approximately 50 of the vehicles have been in use in the Toyota City community since 1999 as part of the “Crayon”, urban transportation system, a model regional car sharing system that utilixes Japan's state-of-the-art Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology. In addition, since December 2000, 20 e·coms have been deployed by Kyoto City as part of a public car system trial.

This EV Drive System combines an ultra-small motor, a single-speed counter gear-type transmission and differential gears in one remarkably compact package that fits in the smallest vehicles.

Controller Wheel motor

Ultra Small EV Drive System(used in the Toyota“e·com”)IPM motor

3-shaft reductioncounter gear

Diff gear

Drawing of the vehicle's build -in drive system

COMS is a four-wheel single-seater EV by TOYOTA AUTO BODY Co.,Ltd. It has been on the market since 2000. It offers a maximum speed of 50km/h and a range of 80km per electric charge (at a constant speed of 30km/h). The vehicle is being used for a wide range of purposes, including private transport, e.g. commuting to work or school, and commercial use, e.g. as a delivery vehicle.AISIN AW developed the drive system (wheel motors and motor controller) of the COMS.The in-wheel motor drive system makes use of motors fitted inside the wheel housings to drive the wheels directly. (Each wheel functions as a motor.) This design eliminates the need for a drive shaft and differential gears, thereby enabling improved transmission efficiency as well as improved driving performance, since the left and rightwheels can be independently controlled. It also provides for greater luggage capacity.

Comparison of Energy Use（10-15 Mode）

We have been developing compact, highly efficient drive systems for EVs and hybrid vehicles by combining our experience and know-how as a specialized maker of automatic transmissions with state-of-the-art motor technology.Our EV drive system program began with the development of a four-wheel electric car in 1986 and continued as Toyota selected our EV drive system for the Crown Majesta EV in1993. In 1998, we produced an EV system for Toyota's "e-com," an ultra-compact EV, and in 2000, we supplied the EV drive systems for the COMS, a single-seater EV marketed by Toyota Auto Body.

Aisin AW manufactures drive systems specifically designed for hybrid vehicles, a category that is the focus of much attention recently. Our two-motor hybrid system offerings include three FWD models and two RWD models.

AISIN AW's contribution to society originates in the development of forward-looking, environmentally responsible automobiles. Our drive systems for EV and hybrid vehicles help reduce exhaust gases and improve fuel economy.

EV (Electric Vehicle) and Hybrid Drive Systems2.4

Energy utilization index0

Gasoline-powered car

Hybrid car

EV(electric vehicle) 34

100

62

14


Ultra Small EV Drive System (used in Toyota “e・com”)

Wheel motor drive systems for ultra-small EVs (used in COMS by TOYOTA AUTO BODY)

An e･com being recharged at a Crayon Depot

Photo of motor and controller

The “e·com” is a compact two-seater EV commuter designed for short-distance driving. Approximately 50 of the vehicles have been in use in the Toyota City community since 1999 as part of the “Crayon”, urban transportation system, a model regional car sharing system that utilixes Japan's state-of-the-art Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology. In addition, since December 2000, 20 e·coms have been deployed by Kyoto City as part of a public car system trial.

This EV Drive System combines an ultra-small motor, a single-speed counter gear-type transmission and differential gears in one remarkably compact package that fits in the smallest vehicles.

Controller Wheel motor

Ultra Small EV Drive System(used in the Toyota“e·com”)IPM motor

3-shaft reductioncounter gear

Diff gear

Drawing of the vehicle's build -in drive system

COMS is a four-wheel single-seater EV by TOYOTA AUTO BODY Co.,Ltd. It has been on the market since 2000. It offers a maximum speed of 50km/h and a range of 80km per electric charge (at a constant speed of 30km/h). The vehicle is being used for a wide range of purposes, including private transport, e.g. commuting to work or school, and commercial use, e.g. as a delivery vehicle.AISIN AW developed the drive system (wheel motors and motor controller) of the COMS.The in-wheel motor drive system makes use of motors fitted inside the wheel housings to drive the wheels directly. (Each wheel functions as a motor.) This design eliminates the need for a drive shaft and differential gears, thereby enabling improved transmission efficiency as well as improved driving performance, since the left and rightwheels can be independently controlled. It also provides for greater luggage capacity.

Comparison of Energy Use（10-15 Mode）

We have been developing compact, highly efficient drive systems for EVs and hybrid vehicles by combining our experience and know-how as a specialized maker of automatic transmissions with state-of-the-art motor technology.Our EV drive system program began with the development of a four-wheel electric car in 1986 and continued as Toyota selected our EV drive system for the Crown Majesta EV in1993. In 1998, we produced an EV system for Toyota's "e-com," an ultra-compact EV, and in 2000, we supplied the EV drive systems for the COMS, a single-seater EV marketed by Toyota Auto Body.

Aisin AW manufactures drive systems specifically designed for hybrid vehicles, a category that is the focus of much attention recently. Our two-motor hybrid system offerings include three FWD models and two RWD models.

AISIN AW's contribution to society originates in the development of forward-looking, environmentally responsible automobiles. Our drive systems for EV and hybrid vehicles help reduce exhaust gases and improve fuel economy.

EV (Electric Vehicle) and Hybrid Drive Systems2.4

Energy utilization index0

Gasoline-powered car

Hybrid car

EV(electric vehicle) 34

100

62

15


Typical of regulations governing environmentally harmful substances that are being enacted in Japan and around the world is the European Union’s End-of-Life Vehicle directive (ELV), which regulates substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) that have a harmful effect on the environment when vehicles are disposed.In light of this regulatory environment, AISIN AW is pursuing initiatives to complete the transition to alternative substances as soon as possible by creating an internal “Subcommittee to Reduce Environmentally Harmful Substances in Products” and working in partnership with customers advancing global efforts to reduce environmentally harmful substances in our products (automatic transmissions, ECUs, satellite navigation systems, etc.).We are also working on a voluntary basis to establish alternative technologies for products that are currently unregulated.

Initiatives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful substances

Initiatives to comply with European End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directives

●LeadIn 2004 we completed the transition to alternatives for the lead contained in materials such as vinyl sleeves for aluminum electrolytic capacitor and acrylic rubber used in O-rings. No lead is currently used in these materials.

We completed the transition to alternatives for the lead contained in parts such as copper bearings and aluminum valves in 2008. No lead is currently used in these parts.

We are developing and transitioning to alternative materials to replace the lead contained in solder used with electronic components.

●MercuryWe do not use mercury in automatic transmission products.

We are transitioning to alternative components to replace the mercury contained in display components used in satellite navigation systems.

●CadmiumIn 2003 we completed the transition to alternatives for the cadmium contained in materials such as solder used in satellite navigation motor commutators and throttle cables. No cadmium is currently used.

●Hexavalent chromiumIn 2006 we completed the transition to alternative for hexavalent chromium used for surface treatment of bolts, nuts, and other parts. No hexavalent chromium is currently used.

Other initiatives

●AsbestosAISIN AW abandoned the use of asbestos in friction linings in the 1980s.

FWD Dual-motor Hybrid System

This dual-motor hybrid system combines the best features of series and parallel hybrid systems. Optimal engine operation and brake energy regeneration enables this system to achieve very high fuel efficiency. The drive and generation motors and inverters are all housed together in the transaxle for a more compact design.

●This system is featured on the Ford Escape Hybrid, 　which debuted in October 2004.

●The Ford Fusion Hybrid, which was launched in 　March 2009, features an Aisin AW transmission with 　an integrated converter for raising the battery voltage.

●The Toyota Camry Hybrid features an Aisin AW 　transmission with a motor and generator on the 　same axis.

●The system is featured in the Lexus 　GS450h, which was launched in　　March 2006, and the Toyota Crown 　Hybrid, which was launched in May 2008.

●Lexus selected an AISIN AW 4WD 　hybridztransmission featuring　　　improved quietness for use in its 　flagship LS600h (available May 2007).

RWD 2-motor Hybrid Transmission / 4WD Hybrid Transmission

This 2-motor hybrid system delivers improved fuel economy without sacrificing the power and speed that are expected of a luxury passenger car. A double reduction design that can select from two reduction gear ratios for the drive motor output shaft enabled a design that was compact enough to be integrated into existing RWD platforms.

Initiatives for reducing use of environmentally harmful substances2.5

16


Typical of regulations governing environmentally harmful substances that are being enacted in Japan and around the world is the European Union’s End-of-Life Vehicle directive (ELV), which regulates substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) that have a harmful effect on the environment when vehicles are disposed.In light of this regulatory environment, AISIN AW is pursuing initiatives to complete the transition to alternative substances as soon as possible by creating an internal “Subcommittee to Reduce Environmentally Harmful Substances in Products” and working in partnership with customers advancing global efforts to reduce environmentally harmful substances in our products (automatic transmissions, ECUs, satellite navigation systems, etc.).We are also working on a voluntary basis to establish alternative technologies for products that are currently unregulated.

Initiatives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful substances

Initiatives to comply with European End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directives

●LeadIn 2004 we completed the transition to alternatives for the lead contained in materials such as vinyl sleeves for aluminum electrolytic capacitor and acrylic rubber used in O-rings. No lead is currently used in these materials.

We completed the transition to alternatives for the lead contained in parts such as copper bearings and aluminum valves in 2008. No lead is currently used in these parts.

We are developing and transitioning to alternative materials to replace the lead contained in solder used with electronic components.

●MercuryWe do not use mercury in automatic transmission products.

We are transitioning to alternative components to replace the mercury contained in display components used in satellite navigation systems.

●CadmiumIn 2003 we completed the transition to alternatives for the cadmium contained in materials such as solder used in satellite navigation motor commutators and throttle cables. No cadmium is currently used.

●Hexavalent chromiumIn 2006 we completed the transition to alternative for hexavalent chromium used for surface treatment of bolts, nuts, and other parts. No hexavalent chromium is currently used.

Other initiatives

●AsbestosAISIN AW abandoned the use of asbestos in friction linings in the 1980s.

FWD Dual-motor Hybrid System

This dual-motor hybrid system combines the best features of series and parallel hybrid systems. Optimal engine operation and brake energy regeneration enables this system to achieve very high fuel efficiency. The drive and generation motors and inverters are all housed together in the transaxle for a more compact design.

●This system is featured on the Ford Escape Hybrid, 　which debuted in October 2004.

●The Ford Fusion Hybrid, which was launched in 　March 2009, features an Aisin AW transmission with 　an integrated converter for raising the battery voltage.

●The Toyota Camry Hybrid features an Aisin AW 　transmission with a motor and generator on the 　same axis.

●The system is featured in the Lexus 　GS450h, which was launched in　　March 2006, and the Toyota Crown 　Hybrid, which was launched in May 2008.

●Lexus selected an AISIN AW 4WD 　hybridztransmission featuring　　　improved quietness for use in its 　flagship LS600h (available May 2007).

RWD 2-motor Hybrid Transmission / 4WD Hybrid Transmission

This 2-motor hybrid system delivers improved fuel economy without sacrificing the power and speed that are expected of a luxury passenger car. A double reduction design that can select from two reduction gear ratios for the drive motor output shaft enabled a design that was compact enough to be integrated into existing RWD platforms.

Initiatives for reducing use of environmentally harmful substances2.5

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Production3.

Innovative Manufacturing Framework

Benefit (Example project 1: Dream Carrie)Production Processes3.1The Dream Carrier is an automatic transport device inspired by mechanical windup technology used in traditional Japanese dolls that deliver tea to guests. The dolly eliminates the need for a power source such as electricity by employing a mechanism whereby the weight of the product being carried is harnessed to convey it to the next process, after which the power stored in a spring returns the dolly to its original location. The Dream Carrier is used throughout our factories as a dolly for transporting products, contributing to dramatic savings in both capital investment and electricity expenses.

AISIN AW is working to design production processes with the goal of achieving innovative manufacturing.

We are exploring the possibilities for techniques, equipment, production systems, and quality through a “three-in-one” organization consisting of design and development, manufacturing technology, and production divisions. Through this approach we seek to apply the results of the research and development of innovative technologies to improving the environment.

The Monozukuri Center provides a place for the pursuit of activities that move beyond divisional boundaries and conventional thinking. The facility is increasing the speed of innovation in manufacturing by grouping teams of professionals to address and explore various manufacturing research themes.

This section introduces some specific examples of these activities.

Monozukuri Center

Research Theme onMonozukuri

EngineeringDivision

ProductionDivision

ManufacturingEngineering

Division

●Transport dolly using an existing electric motor●Dollies were used to transport automatic transmissions 　from Process A to Process B, after which they returned 　to Process A. Many such dollies were used along the 　production line.

Previous process ●Savings in electric energy　(1 dolly)(kWh/year ･ dolly)

Previous process Newly developed process

●The new process was inspired by a traditional Japanese doll that

used a spring-loaded mechanism to deliver tea to guests.The new

dolly is powered by a combination of the weight of the automatic

transmission and a spiral spring, effectively replacing the energy

used to power the previous dolly with the power of the spring.

●The dolly moves forward as a result of the weight of

the automatic transmission (which is analogous to the

cup of tea in the doll's hand, the weight of which

propelled the doll towards the guest).

●It returns by the power stored in the spring.

Newly developed process

Weight of the A/TWeight of the A/T

１,００８

０

５００

０

１,０００

１,５００

Power of the spring as it returns


●Electric Energy Reduction　 (Cumulative Per Year)

2

5

8

25 26 26 26

year２００３２００4 ２００5 ２００6 ２００7 ２００8 ２００9

（kWh/year）（number）

０

５,０００

２,５００5

10

15

20

25

30

0

１０,０００

１２,５００

７,５００

１５,０００

17,5００

２０,０００

２2,5００

２５,０００

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AISIN AW ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010 3.Production

Production3.

Innovative Manufacturing Framework

Benefit (Example project 1: Dream Carrie)Production Processes3.1The Dream Carrier is an automatic transport device inspired by mechanical windup technology used in traditional Japanese dolls that deliver tea to guests. The dolly eliminates the need for a power source such as electricity by employing a mechanism whereby the weight of the product being carried is harnessed to convey it to the next process, after which the power stored in a spring returns the dolly to its original location. The Dream Carrier is used throughout our factories as a dolly for transporting products, contributing to dramatic savings in both capital investment and electricity expenses.

AISIN AW is working to design production processes with the goal of achieving innovative manufacturing.

We are exploring the possibilities for techniques, equipment, production systems, and quality through a “three-in-one” organization consisting of design and development, manufacturing technology, and production divisions. Through this approach we seek to apply the results of the research and development of innovative technologies to improving the environment.

The Monozukuri Center provides a place for the pursuit of activities that move beyond divisional boundaries and conventional thinking. The facility is increasing the speed of innovation in manufacturing by grouping teams of professionals to address and explore various manufacturing research themes.

This section introduces some specific examples of these activities.

Monozukuri Center

Research Theme onMonozukuri

EngineeringDivision

ProductionDivision

ManufacturingEngineering

Division

●Transport dolly using an existing electric motor●Dollies were used to transport automatic transmissions 　from Process A to Process B, after which they returned 　to Process A. Many such dollies were used along the 　production line.

Previous process ●Savings in electric energy　(1 dolly)(kWh/year ･ dolly)

Previous process Newly developed process

●The new process was inspired by a traditional Japanese doll that

used a spring-loaded mechanism to deliver tea to guests.The new

dolly is powered by a combination of the weight of the automatic

transmission and a spiral spring, effectively replacing the energy

used to power the previous dolly with the power of the spring.

●The dolly moves forward as a result of the weight of

the automatic transmission (which is analogous to the

cup of tea in the doll's hand, the weight of which

propelled the doll towards the guest).

●It returns by the power stored in the spring.

Newly developed process

Weight of the A/TWeight of the A/T

１,００８

０

５００

０

１,０００

１,５００



●Electric Energy Reduction　 (Cumulative Per Year)

2

5

8

25 26 26 26

year２００３２００4 ２００5 ２００6 ２００7 ２００8 ２００9

（kWh/year）（number）

０

５,０００

２,５００5

10

15

20

25

30

0

１０,０００

１２,５００

７,５００

１５,０００

17,5００

２０,０００

２2,5００

２５,０００

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Benefits (Example project 3: Kaiteki Gokusema Line)Benefit (Example project 2: Caulking Machines)

The total number of processes required for a conventional production line is rather high, requiring extensive floor space. The production line we developed accommodates a total of seven processes within 108m2 of space through the use of compact facilities with intensive, high-speed process and process consolidation. This compact line has been successfully realized. Also, with contributing factors such as low energy and low cost, this technology has made our production engineering highly efficient to a revolutionary degree.

Caulking machines are a type of production equipment that is used to join multiple parts. Conventional equipment generally employed actuators (cylinders, motors, etc.) to power each movement made by the equipment, including part insertion and removal, processing, etc.

By using a single cylinder’s movement to perform multiple jobs (multi-operation), this newly developed caulking machine does with one cylinder what conventional machines did with four, enabling AISIN AW to implement production equipment that saves energy, resources, and space.

Conventional production line Newly developed production line



Conventionalproduction line

Line suited to mass production

Kaiteki Gokusema Line


Developed line suited to various and small production

18m

All 50 processes

Space／1,464ｍ2

All 7 processes

Space／108ｍ2

6m

Better

Better

Better

０

400

300

200

100 128.4

354

(tons)

●Energy SavingsPower Use

●Resource SavingsWeight (Iron Use)

０

24,000

18,000

12,000

6,000

4,400

20,000

(ℓ) Machining Oil Use

０

12

9

6

3 3.33

9.76

(kWh)

●Number of processes and production space required to manufacture a single AT

65% lower

65% lower 70% lower

Conventional production line

122m

12m

●Part ejection

●Equipment Space

1.92

0.195

Conventional machine Newly developed machine



(Index)

０

２

1.5

1

0.5

０

15

10

5

●Cycle Time

9

12

(Index)

●Electric Energy Reduction

０


Total from 92 units０

When a cycle begins, the copying pin (1) rises as it follows the sloping part of the cam (2). At the same time, the lift pin (3) linked to the copying pin rises, and the part is lifted. The lifted part then separates fr om the guide part of the lower jig (4) and is ejected to the eject chute (5).

Conventional method Newly developed method

Example for multi-operation

Benefits

(3) Lift pin(4) Lower jig

(5) Eject chute

(1) Copying pin

(2) Cam

During operation Eject position Front view of eject position

(Annual Energy Use Per Machine) (Cumulative Per Year)

3,072

768

(kWh)

０

5００

1,5００

2,０００

1,０００

2,5００

3,０００

3,5００(kWh)

211,968

０

５０,０００

１００,０００

１５０,０００

２００,０００

２５０,０００

20


Benefits (Example project 3: Kaiteki Gokusema Line)Benefit (Example project 2: Caulking Machines)

The total number of processes required for a conventional production line is rather high, requiring extensive floor space. The production line we developed accommodates a total of seven processes within 108m2 of space through the use of compact facilities with intensive, high-speed process and process consolidation. This compact line has been successfully realized. Also, with contributing factors such as low energy and low cost, this technology has made our production engineering highly efficient to a revolutionary degree.

Caulking machines are a type of production equipment that is used to join multiple parts. Conventional equipment generally employed actuators (cylinders, motors, etc.) to power each movement made by the equipment, including part insertion and removal, processing, etc.

By using a single cylinder’s movement to perform multiple jobs (multi-operation), this newly developed caulking machine does with one cylinder what conventional machines did with four, enabling AISIN AW to implement production equipment that saves energy, resources, and space.




Conventionalproduction line

Line suited to mass production



Developed line suited to various and small production

18m

All 50 processes

Space／1,464ｍ2

All 7 processes

Space／108ｍ2

6m

Better

Better

Better

０

400

300

200

100 128.4

354

(tons)

●Energy SavingsPower Use

●Resource SavingsWeight (Iron Use)

０

24,000

18,000

12,000

6,000

4,400

20,000

(ℓ) Machining Oil Use

０

12

9

6

3 3.33

9.76

(kWh)

●Number of processes and production space required to manufacture a single AT

65% lower

65% lower 70% lower

Conventional production line

122m

12m

●Part ejection

●Equipment Space

1.92

0.195




(Index)

０

２

1.5

1

0.5

０

15

10

5

●Cycle Time

9

12

(Index)


０


Total from 92 units０

When a cycle begins, the copying pin (1) rises as it follows the sloping part of the cam (2). At the same time, the lift pin (3) linked to the copying pin rises, and the part is lifted. The lifted part then separates fr om the guide part of the lower jig (4) and is ejected to the eject chute (5).

Conventional method Newly developed method

Example for multi-operation

Benefits

(3) Lift pin(4) Lower jig

(5) Eject chute

(1) Copying pin

(2) Cam

During operation Eject position Front view of eject position

(Annual Energy Use Per Machine) (Cumulative Per Year)

3,072

768

(kWh)

０

5００

1,5００

2,０００

1,０００

2,5００

3,０００

3,5００(kWh)

211,968

０

５０,０００

１００,０００

１５０,０００

２００,０００

２５０,０００

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Improvement in Distribution3.2 Remanufacturing3.3

Measures to Reduce Packaging Material UseAISIN AW uses an apparatus called a pallet to deliver products to customers’ vehicle plants. To allow reuse of pallets, we use returnable steel pallets for all shipments to domestic customers. Although we also use returnable pallets to export products to 21 of our overseas customers, this practice requires infrastructure for returning the pallets, making their use in overseas shipment a difficult proposition.In view of this problem, we developed a non-returnable steel pallet manufactured with 100 percent recyclable packaging materials. We propose and employ this means of transport when individual customers’ circumstances permit.When transporting products overseas, we use packaging materials made of vinyl to protect products from dust during shipment as well as cardboard, which cushions products and parts against mechanical shock. We are involved in a sustained effort to reduce use of these materials as well from the standpoint of the “Three Rs” of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our efforts in this area, which include abandoning use of anti-rust packaging for individual products for some customers, have yielded significant benefits.

As part of an effort to reduce our use of vinyl, we stopped

using anti-rust packaging for individual products and began

bundling products together with a single outer anti-rust wrap.

The vinyl wrap on the pictured pallet serves to protect the

bundled products from rust during shipment.

This section reports on AISIN AW’s initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and packaging material use in its distribution.

Initiatives to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Truck transport serves our primary means of distribution, an operational category in which we include the delivery of products to customers as well as the shipment of parts between plants.Because the large amount of energy consumed by truck transport on a shipping volume basis is offset by an extremely high level of convenience, we have not pursued a modal shift to rail or ship transport for short-distance (in-prefecture) distribution. Instead, we’re working to develop an environmentally friendly approach to distribution based on waste-free shipment using as few trucks as possible. For long-distance (out-of-prefecture) distribution, we continue to pursue a shift to modes of transport that offer low energy consumption on a shipping volume basis (specifically, rail and ship transport). Since the adoption of these modalities is restricted to shipping destinations that are located close to a freight terminal or shipping port, we believe that further expansion of these facilities is necessary. Aisin AW is moving to address these challenges by working to reduce CO2 emissions by increasing load efficiency, for example by matching truck and load sizes and concentrating shipments into mixing loads with multiple destinations and departure points. We’re also working to reduce CO2 emissions through distribution improvements conceived to ensure waste-free, efficient use of transport energy, for example by launching an initiative to increase outgoing and incoming load utilization.

What is Remanufacturing?

Focus and History of Activities

2009:11,000 units remanufactured

AW Europe S.A.


AWQUIS JAPAN


AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.

Remanufacturing Process Outline

Ｔ/Ｃ＝Torque Comverter

User Dealer Customer distribution

Complint

Remanufactured

●AISIN AW has begun remanufacturing of each new A/T as soon as it is launched, 　expanding its market through the years.●Over time we have steadily increased the proportion of recyclable parts in our products　(e.g. T/Cs, bushes).●Waste has been cut significantly through the use of returnable containers for transportation.

Benefits forthe globalenvironment

In a word, it's the automatic transmission recycling business. AISIN AW provides recycled automatic transmissions at an inexpensive price point for use in repair and replacement of models already in service. The company is contributing to global environmental conservation through its remanufacturing program, reducing waste products and effectively using resources. Three facilities-AWQUIS JAPAN (Aichi Prefecture), AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc. (North America), and the AW Europe Service Center (Europe) recover automatic transmissions from the market and disassemble and repair them, guaranteeing proper functionality.

●Example of eliminating anti-rust packaging for individual products

《Before improvements》《After improvements》●Example of how distribution improvements can reduce the number of trucks in service

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Tahara Plant CVTEC

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Okazaki District WarehouseTahara Plant CVTEC

15 customersin the Toyotadistrict

13 trucks 10 trucks（reduction of 3）


total units

６９７１

120110１０0９0８0７0６0５0４0３0２0１0０

７３７５７７７９８１８３８５８７８９８８９８９４９１９３０３０４９５９７９９００

Aug. ’94:Establishedremanufacturing plant

July ’98:Opened AW Europe Service Center

April ’03:Established AWQUIS JAPANCO., LTD. (spun off from AW)

Dec. ’99:Introduced returnable containers

April ’00:Started T/C remanufacturing

Aug. ’04:Started remanufacturingA/Ts for TOYOTA models

０7

Nov. ’07:Started remanufacturingCVTs for AISIN AW model

’79 to ’89:Startedremanufacturing A/Tsfor TOYOTA models

May ’69:Commenced A/T remanufacturing with the founding of AW

０１０５０6 ０8 ０9

1,183,951

Remanufacturing Total Units

April ’88:Opened AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.

Vehicle check and diagnosis

Remanufacturing bases

Disassemble,repair and inspect

Parts recycling

T/C remanufacturingInstall remanufactured A/T Inventory shipment

Order

A/Tremanufacturing

Further Developments●Expanding the use of returnable 　　containers●Remanufacturing project of hybrid 　systems●Promoting initiatives to recover 　　　discarded parts

22


Improvement in Distribution3.2 Remanufacturing3.3

Measures to Reduce Packaging Material UseAISIN AW uses an apparatus called a pallet to deliver products to customers’ vehicle plants. To allow reuse of pallets, we use returnable steel pallets for all shipments to domestic customers. Although we also use returnable pallets to export products to 21 of our overseas customers, this practice requires infrastructure for returning the pallets, making their use in overseas shipment a difficult proposition.In view of this problem, we developed a non-returnable steel pallet manufactured with 100 percent recyclable packaging materials. We propose and employ this means of transport when individual customers’ circumstances permit.When transporting products overseas, we use packaging materials made of vinyl to protect products from dust during shipment as well as cardboard, which cushions products and parts against mechanical shock. We are involved in a sustained effort to reduce use of these materials as well from the standpoint of the “Three Rs” of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our efforts in this area, which include abandoning use of anti-rust packaging for individual products for some customers, have yielded significant benefits.

As part of an effort to reduce our use of vinyl, we stopped

using anti-rust packaging for individual products and began

bundling products together with a single outer anti-rust wrap.

The vinyl wrap on the pictured pallet serves to protect the

bundled products from rust during shipment.

This section reports on AISIN AW’s initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and packaging material use in its distribution.

Initiatives to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Truck transport serves our primary means of distribution, an operational category in which we include the delivery of products to customers as well as the shipment of parts between plants.Because the large amount of energy consumed by truck transport on a shipping volume basis is offset by an extremely high level of convenience, we have not pursued a modal shift to rail or ship transport for short-distance (in-prefecture) distribution. Instead, we’re working to develop an environmentally friendly approach to distribution based on waste-free shipment using as few trucks as possible. For long-distance (out-of-prefecture) distribution, we continue to pursue a shift to modes of transport that offer low energy consumption on a shipping volume basis (specifically, rail and ship transport). Since the adoption of these modalities is restricted to shipping destinations that are located close to a freight terminal or shipping port, we believe that further expansion of these facilities is necessary. Aisin AW is moving to address these challenges by working to reduce CO2 emissions by increasing load efficiency, for example by matching truck and load sizes and concentrating shipments into mixing loads with multiple destinations and departure points. We’re also working to reduce CO2 emissions through distribution improvements conceived to ensure waste-free, efficient use of transport energy, for example by launching an initiative to increase outgoing and incoming load utilization.

What is Remanufacturing?

Focus and History of Activities


AW Europe S.A.


AWQUIS JAPAN


AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.

Remanufacturing Process Outline

Ｔ/Ｃ＝Torque Comverter

User Dealer Customer distribution

Complint

Remanufactured

●AISIN AW has begun remanufacturing of each new A/T as soon as it is launched, 　expanding its market through the years.●Over time we have steadily increased the proportion of recyclable parts in our products　(e.g. T/Cs, bushes).●Waste has been cut significantly through the use of returnable containers for transportation.

Benefits forthe globalenvironment

In a word, it's the automatic transmission recycling business. AISIN AW provides recycled automatic transmissions at an inexpensive price point for use in repair and replacement of models already in service. The company is contributing to global environmental conservation through its remanufacturing program, reducing waste products and effectively using resources. Three facilities-AWQUIS JAPAN (Aichi Prefecture), AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc. (North America), and the AW Europe Service Center (Europe) recover automatic transmissions from the market and disassemble and repair them, guaranteeing proper functionality.

●Example of eliminating anti-rust packaging for individual products

《Before improvements》《After improvements》●Example of how distribution improvements can reduce the number of trucks in service

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Tahara Plant CVTEC

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Okazaki District WarehouseTahara Plant CVTEC


13 trucks 10 trucks（reduction of 3）


total units

６９７１

120110１０0９0８0７0６0５0４0３0２0１0０

７３７５７７７９８１８３８５８７８９８８９８９４９１９３０３０４９５９７９９００

Aug. ’94:Establishedremanufacturing plant

July ’98:Opened AW Europe Service Center

April ’03:Established AWQUIS JAPANCO., LTD. (spun off from AW)

Dec. ’99:Introduced returnable containers

April ’00:Started T/C remanufacturing

Aug. ’04:Started remanufacturingA/Ts for TOYOTA models

０7

Nov. ’07:Started remanufacturingCVTs for AISIN AW model

’79 to ’89:Startedremanufacturing A/Tsfor TOYOTA models

May ’69:Commenced A/T remanufacturing with the founding of AW

０１０５０6 ０8 ０9

1,183,951

Remanufacturing Total Units

April ’88:Opened AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.

Vehicle check and diagnosis

Remanufacturing bases

Disassemble,repair and inspect

Parts recycling

T/C remanufacturingInstall remanufactured A/T Inventory shipment

Order

A/Tremanufacturing

Further Developments●Expanding the use of returnable 　　containers●Remanufacturing project of hybrid 　systems●Promoting initiatives to recover 　　　discarded parts

23


AISIN AW’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency

“BEST MIX” (Optimum Energy Mix)●Our basic approach to energy consumption is

focused on improving environmental performance, achieving greater cost effectiveness, and ensuring a stable energy supply. These three concepts add up to a balanced use of energy. Collectively we call this the "BEST MIX" of energy use.

●AISIN AW sees the prevention of global warming as consisting of the suppression of CO2 emissions by promoting energy conservation initiatives. The Energy Subcommittee lies at the center of the company's efforts in this regard, which reflect the internal slogan, "Protecting the global environment is a job for everyone." AISIN AW has come together to focus on energy conservation.

AISIN AW has accepted the energy conservation targets that have been embraced by the industry groups of which it is a member. In fiscal 2008, we augmented our reduction targets for CO2 emissions per unit of energy used with a new series of initiatives to reduce total CO2 emissions.

BESTBEST MIXMIX

Environment

Businesscost

STablesuppy

Results

Trend in CO2 Emissions Per Unit of EnergyUsed and Total CO2 Emissions

Fiscal 2009 key initiatives consisted of (1) strengthening mechanisms related to energy conservation by launching an equipment energy-savings certification system, (2) updating superannuated equipment with high-efficiency replacements, and (3) developing a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump system as part of an ongoing effort to replace power equipment with small, modular equivalents.

Future Directions

Equipment energy-savings certification standard checklists and certification

Fiscal 2009 Activities

Our technology, production technology, and production divisions will come together to spearhead an ongoing, company-wide effort to save energy in order to achieve the goals of the FY2012 Environmental Initiative Plan, including by:(1)Developing products with low CO2 emissions through SE activities*(2)Clarifying CO2 emission reduction objectives and process design targets by visualizing energy consumption(3)Reducing CO2 emissions from new equipment by developing and pursuing innovative energy-saving processes(4)Reducing CO2 emissions from existing equipment by implementing thorough zero-waste activities and replacing superannuated equipment with high-efficiency substitutes(5)Investigating how new energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and fuel cells can best be put into service

Aim: To strengthen mechanisms related to energy conservation by aggressively applying energy-saving systems horizontally throughout the organization　 ■Aisin has implemented a proprietary set of energy-saving standards in an

effort to visualize the extent to which energy is being saved through a five-stage evaluation process including such steps as transitioning to intermittent operation of production, power, and other equipment that uses energy and assessing energy utilization ratio and energy consumption. The system is designed to facilitate the aggressive application of energy-saving measures to existing equipment throughout the organization and the steady introduction of energy-saving specifications for new equipment. The effort includes 22 separate checklists based on equipment characteristics. We are currently working to achieve the goal of reaching a minimum rating of Level 2*1 for 100% of all existing equipment by the end of fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2009, we reached 56%, an improvement over the initial number of 30%.

　　 *1 Level 2: Application of all measures for which the initial investment can be recovered within one year.

Launching an equipment energy-savings certification system

Aim: To aggressively eliminate waste　 ■Aisin is working to update superannuated equipment with

high-efficiency replacements. In particular, we were able to slash CO2 emissions by 76% (7,338 t-CO2/year) by replacing fuel oil-powered freezing machines used in the Tahara Plant’s air conditioning system with electrical equivalents.

Additionally, an ongoing effort to replace mercury-vapor lighting in high-ceilinged areas of production plants with LED fixtures cut CO2 emissions by 67% (38.5 t-CO2/year) at the Gamagori Plant.

Aim: To precisely target the supply of power so that waste is minimized ■Steam used to heat washing fluid utilized in production

equipment washing processes and other operations is supplied throughout the plant from a central boiler, resulting in poor energy utilization efficiency due to heat loss from pipes. We have addressed this shortcoming by harnessing waste heat generated during machining processes to provide heat for washing processes and developing a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump capable of providing cold energy to machining processes (in a joint project with CHUBU Electric Power and Zeneral Heatpump Industry).

Updating equipment with high-efficiency replacements

Replacing power equipment with small, modular equivalents

Example improvement measure (updating equipment to function as a high-efficiency air conditioning system)

Development of a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump system

０%

50%

100%

150%

200%

250%

300%

０%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Total CO₂emissions

index

CO₂ emissionsper unit of energyused index

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 year

BetterBetter

Total CO₂ emissionsCO₂ emissions per unitof energy used

* SE activities: Activities geared to complete plans for products that will be easy to manufacture in production processes, starting during the product design stage.

CO2 emissions perunit of energy used

Total CO2 emissionsSales

Energy Conservation3.4

CO2 reduction benefits: 9,669 ⇒ 2,331 t-CO2/year (a reduction of 7,338 t-CO2/year or 76%)

Equipment certificationstandard checklists

Certification stickers areaffixed to equipment.

CO2 reduction benefits: 93% savings over previous system*2

*2: Forecasted savings when system is applied throughout the Gamagori Plant, 　which currently uses a fuel oil boiler.

During fiscal 2010, we will work to steadily incorporate energy-saving measures into equipment based on the equipment energy-savings certification system and to achieve an energy-savings rating of Level 2 or higher for all equipment. In our ongoing effort to replace power equipment with small, modular equivalents, we will continue to examine the modular concept and assess potential benefits by deploying simultaneous heating/cooling heat pumps and small compressors on a trial basis.

Air compressors

Washing machines

Machining equipment

We planned to update a superannuatedfuel oil-powered system.

The new electrical system providesa high level of energy efficiency.

Electricalfreezing machines

Fuel oil-poweredfreezing machines

PlantPlant

Chilled/hot waterWaste heatChilled/hot water

Steam drain (to boiler)

Steam (from boiler room)

Washingmachine

LatheWasteheat

Chiller

Installed on production line

Project scope

Simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump

Heatenergy Cold

energy

Waste heat

Fueloil tank

Electricity

Fueloil tank

Cogeneration Cogeneration

During fiscal 2009, we focused on the following key initiatives:

＝

24


AISIN AW’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency

“BEST MIX” (Optimum Energy Mix)●Our basic approach to energy consumption is

focused on improving environmental performance, achieving greater cost effectiveness, and ensuring a stable energy supply. These three concepts add up to a balanced use of energy. Collectively we call this the "BEST MIX" of energy use.

●AISIN AW sees the prevention of global warming as consisting of the suppression of CO2 emissions by promoting energy conservation initiatives. The Energy Subcommittee lies at the center of the company's efforts in this regard, which reflect the internal slogan, "Protecting the global environment is a job for everyone." AISIN AW has come together to focus on energy conservation.

AISIN AW has accepted the energy conservation targets that have been embraced by the industry groups of which it is a member. In fiscal 2008, we augmented our reduction targets for CO2 emissions per unit of energy used with a new series of initiatives to reduce total CO2 emissions.

BESTBEST MIXMIX

Environment

Businesscost

STablesuppy

Results

Trend in CO2 Emissions Per Unit of EnergyUsed and Total CO2 Emissions

Fiscal 2009 key initiatives consisted of (1) strengthening mechanisms related to energy conservation by launching an equipment energy-savings certification system, (2) updating superannuated equipment with high-efficiency replacements, and (3) developing a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump system as part of an ongoing effort to replace power equipment with small, modular equivalents.

Future Directions

Equipment energy-savings certification standard checklists and certification

Fiscal 2009 Activities

Our technology, production technology, and production divisions will come together to spearhead an ongoing, company-wide effort to save energy in order to achieve the goals of the FY2012 Environmental Initiative Plan, including by:(1)Developing products with low CO2 emissions through SE activities*(2)Clarifying CO2 emission reduction objectives and process design targets by visualizing energy consumption(3)Reducing CO2 emissions from new equipment by developing and pursuing innovative energy-saving processes(4)Reducing CO2 emissions from existing equipment by implementing thorough zero-waste activities and replacing superannuated equipment with high-efficiency substitutes(5)Investigating how new energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and fuel cells can best be put into service

Aim: To strengthen mechanisms related to energy conservation by aggressively applying energy-saving systems horizontally throughout the organization　 ■Aisin has implemented a proprietary set of energy-saving standards in an

effort to visualize the extent to which energy is being saved through a five-stage evaluation process including such steps as transitioning to intermittent operation of production, power, and other equipment that uses energy and assessing energy utilization ratio and energy consumption. The system is designed to facilitate the aggressive application of energy-saving measures to existing equipment throughout the organization and the steady introduction of energy-saving specifications for new equipment. The effort includes 22 separate checklists based on equipment characteristics. We are currently working to achieve the goal of reaching a minimum rating of Level 2*1 for 100% of all existing equipment by the end of fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2009, we reached 56%, an improvement over the initial number of 30%.

　　 *1 Level 2: Application of all measures for which the initial investment can be recovered within one year.

Launching an equipment energy-savings certification system

Aim: To aggressively eliminate waste　 ■Aisin is working to update superannuated equipment with

high-efficiency replacements. In particular, we were able to slash CO2 emissions by 76% (7,338 t-CO2/year) by replacing fuel oil-powered freezing machines used in the Tahara Plant’s air conditioning system with electrical equivalents.

Additionally, an ongoing effort to replace mercury-vapor lighting in high-ceilinged areas of production plants with LED fixtures cut CO2 emissions by 67% (38.5 t-CO2/year) at the Gamagori Plant.

Aim: To precisely target the supply of power so that waste is minimized ■Steam used to heat washing fluid utilized in production

equipment washing processes and other operations is supplied throughout the plant from a central boiler, resulting in poor energy utilization efficiency due to heat loss from pipes. We have addressed this shortcoming by harnessing waste heat generated during machining processes to provide heat for washing processes and developing a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump capable of providing cold energy to machining processes (in a joint project with CHUBU Electric Power and Zeneral Heatpump Industry).

Updating equipment with high-efficiency replacements

Replacing power equipment with small, modular equivalents

Example improvement measure (updating equipment to function as a high-efficiency air conditioning system)

Development of a simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump system

０%

50%

100%

150%

200%

250%

300%

０%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Total CO₂emissions

index

CO₂ emissionsper unit of energyused index

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 year

BetterBetter

Total CO₂ emissionsCO₂ emissions per unitof energy used

* SE activities: Activities geared to complete plans for products that will be easy to manufacture in production processes, starting during the product design stage.

CO2 emissions perunit of energy used

Total CO2 emissionsSales

Energy Conservation3.4

CO2 reduction benefits: 9,669 ⇒ 2,331 t-CO2/year (a reduction of 7,338 t-CO2/year or 76%)

Equipment certificationstandard checklists

Certification stickers areaffixed to equipment.

CO2 reduction benefits: 93% savings over previous system*2

*2: Forecasted savings when system is applied throughout the Gamagori Plant, 　which currently uses a fuel oil boiler.

During fiscal 2010, we will work to steadily incorporate energy-saving measures into equipment based on the equipment energy-savings certification system and to achieve an energy-savings rating of Level 2 or higher for all equipment. In our ongoing effort to replace power equipment with small, modular equivalents, we will continue to examine the modular concept and assess potential benefits by deploying simultaneous heating/cooling heat pumps and small compressors on a trial basis.

Air compressors

Washing machines

Machining equipment

We planned to update a superannuatedfuel oil-powered system.

The new electrical system providesa high level of energy efficiency.

Electricalfreezing machines

Fuel oil-poweredfreezing machines

PlantPlant

Chilled/hot waterWaste heatChilled/hot water

Steam drain (to boiler)

Steam (from boiler room)

Washingmachine

LatheWasteheat

Chiller

Installed on production line

Project scope

Simultaneous heating/cooling heat pump

Heatenergy Cold

energy

Waste heat

Fueloil tank

Electricity

Fueloil tank

Cogeneration Cogeneration

During fiscal 2009, we focused on the following key initiatives:

＝

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Waste Reductions Activities

Waste Reductions Steps and Target

Change in Amount of Waste Generated

TargetInitiative goal

Zero by the end of 2002

65% reduction by 2000(compared to 1995 level)

20% reduction by the end of 2010(compared to 2003 level )(measured per unit of production)

95% reduction by the end of 2005(compared to 2000 level)

Reduction ofLandfilled waste

Reduction of Disposaloutside the company

Reduction of totalwaste product volume

Reduction ofIncinerated waste

ＡＷ Waste

Recycled (fee-based)

Expanding efforts to sort resources and reduce waste

Toward achieving zero emissions plant-wide

We have adopted company-wide activities to reduce to zero* all wastes that are directly landfilled as of the end of 2002. This initiative takes into account the shortage of landfill space and the environmental impact of landfilling waste. As a result, the company as a whole was able to achieve and continues to maintain zero emissions** since May 2002.

*Zero: Defined as a 95% reduction compared to the level for the year 2000.**Zero emissions: The amount directly landfilled is zero.

●Deploying a resource metering system　AW has deployed a proprietary computer-based “Waste Product Metering System” at resource collection 　locations at all of its plants as a means of both encouraging thorough sorting and helping employees to 　　visualize waste product volumes. The system is designed to increase employee awareness of the need to 　conscientiously reduce and sort waste products.

●“Eco Manager World” comprehensive resource management system　AW uses the “Eco Manager World” comprehensive resource management system to collect data including 　information about manifest creation management, resource sorting case studies, and visualization of waste 　product volume. The system ensures that all employees have access to up-to-date information at all times.

Resource metering devices such as this one havebeen installed at resource collection stations.

The system featuresaneasy-to-use touch screen.

The computer-based system’s real-time monitoringhelps employees visualize waste product volumes.

’００ ’０２ ’０５

1st Step

2nd Step

3rd Step

4th Step

’１０

１０，０００

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

０

（Metric ｔｏｎ／year）　　

２０００２００１２００２２００３２００４ year２２５

３,３９６

３,５２０

１７１

３,３４２

３,８１８

３

３,９１８

５,３４５

２,２８６

7,271

００８６６

7,691

２００５０１００

８,７４８

２００6

91

9,287

Recycled

Incinerated Waste

Landfilled Waste

The Waste and Recycling Subcommittee is responsible for setting waste reduction targets and determining the overall direction of related activities. As of 2005, we had achieved the first three waste reduction steps—reducing waste product processing by outside companies, eliminating landfilled waste, and reducing incinerated waste. In 2006 we added efforts to achieve the fourth step of reducing total waste product volume, and we will continue to work to control emissions and encourage recycling in order to achieve our environmental targets.

０２００7

91

9,204

０２００8

77

8,010

０２００9

80

6,432

０91

9,823

０

Reducing Waste Products and Encouraging Zero Emissions3.5

【1st Step】Processing by outside company (Target met in January 2000)Transition to in-house processing(to reduce waste product volumes)

【2nd Step】Landfilled waste(Zero-emission target met in May 2005)

Resources (substance that can be profitably recycled)

Reuse inside the company

【3rd Step】Incinerated waste (target met in FY2005)

【4th Step】Reduction of total waste product volume(target to be met in FY2010)

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Waste Reductions Activities

Waste Reductions Steps and Target

Change in Amount of Waste Generated

TargetInitiative goal

Zero by the end of 2002

65% reduction by 2000(compared to 1995 level)

20% reduction by the end of 2010(compared to 2003 level )(measured per unit of production)

95% reduction by the end of 2005(compared to 2000 level)

Reduction ofLandfilled waste

Reduction of Disposaloutside the company

Reduction of totalwaste product volume

Reduction ofIncinerated waste

ＡＷ Waste

Recycled (fee-based)

Expanding efforts to sort resources and reduce waste

Toward achieving zero emissions plant-wide

We have adopted company-wide activities to reduce to zero* all wastes that are directly landfilled as of the end of 2002. This initiative takes into account the shortage of landfill space and the environmental impact of landfilling waste. As a result, the company as a whole was able to achieve and continues to maintain zero emissions** since May 2002.

*Zero: Defined as a 95% reduction compared to the level for the year 2000.**Zero emissions: The amount directly landfilled is zero.

●Deploying a resource metering system　AW has deployed a proprietary computer-based “Waste Product Metering System” at resource collection 　locations at all of its plants as a means of both encouraging thorough sorting and helping employees to 　　visualize waste product volumes. The system is designed to increase employee awareness of the need to 　conscientiously reduce and sort waste products.

●“Eco Manager World” comprehensive resource management system　AW uses the “Eco Manager World” comprehensive resource management system to collect data including 　information about manifest creation management, resource sorting case studies, and visualization of waste 　product volume. The system ensures that all employees have access to up-to-date information at all times.

Resource metering devices such as this one havebeen installed at resource collection stations.

The system featuresaneasy-to-use touch screen.

The computer-based system’s real-time monitoringhelps employees visualize waste product volumes.

’００ ’０２ ’０５

1st Step

2nd Step

3rd Step

4th Step

’１０

１０，０００

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

０

（Metric ｔｏｎ／year）　　

２０００２００１２００２２００３２００４ year２２５

３,３９６

３,５２０

１７１

３,３４２

３,８１８

３

３,９１８

５,３４５

２,２８６

7,271

００８６６

7,691

２００５０１００

８,７４８

２００6

91

9,287

Recycled

Incinerated Waste

Landfilled Waste

The Waste and Recycling Subcommittee is responsible for setting waste reduction targets and determining the overall direction of related activities. As of 2005, we had achieved the first three waste reduction steps—reducing waste product processing by outside companies, eliminating landfilled waste, and reducing incinerated waste. In 2006 we added efforts to achieve the fourth step of reducing total waste product volume, and we will continue to work to control emissions and encourage recycling in order to achieve our environmental targets.

０２００7

91

9,204

０２００8

77

8,010

０２００9

80

6,432

０91

9,823

０

Reducing Waste Products and Encouraging Zero Emissions3.5

【1st Step】Processing by outside company (Target met in January 2000)Transition to in-house processing(to reduce waste product volumes)

【2nd Step】Landfilled waste(Zero-emission target met in May 2005)

Resources (substance that can be profitably recycled)

Reuse inside the company

【3rd Step】Incinerated waste (target met in FY2005)

【4th Step】Reduction of total waste product volume(target to be met in FY2010)

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AISIN AW has been working to reduce total emissions since fiscal 2006 (the Fourth Step). We pursue activities such as reducing grinding sludge volume from the aspect of 3R.

Reducing incinerated waste productsZero emissions

Waste product Reduction Activities

４,０００

２,０００

３,０００

１,０００

０

（Metric ton/year)

２０００２００１２００２２００3 ２００4 ２００5 ２００6 (Year)

Landfilled waste

Incinerated wasteTrend in Incinerated and Landfilled Waste Product Volume

Reducing total emissions (waste products)

３,３９６

２２５

３,６２１

１７１

３,５１３

３

３,９２１

３,３４２３,９１８

２,286

８６６１００

２００8

77

２００9

8091

２００7

91

●Establishment of resource sorting rules●Recycling of textile

waste

●Completion of Eco Station●Briquette-based

recyclingof waste plastic●Recycling of incinerated

ash (Okazaki Plant)

●Recycling of plant sludge(Tahata Plant)●Recycling of paper●Recycling of office

supplies●Companywide activities

to reduce paper use

●Introduction of dryer to reduce dehydrated sludge volumes●Introduction of vacuum

evaporator to reduce sludge volumes●Briquette-based

recycling of fabric filers

Examples of Reclamation Waste Reduction

１２,０００

１０,０００

８,０００

６,０００

４,０００

２,０００

０

（Metric ton/year)

（year）２００0 ２００1 ２００2 ２００3 ２００4 ２００5 ２００6 ２００7 ２００8 ２００9

Trend in Waste Product Volume

　

Reduce

RecycleReuse3R

A Circuit board designs were changed to reduce excess.

Before After

B Have toilet paper delivered without the wrapping or roll.

Before After

Endmaterial

Three keywords ofwaste reduction activities

①Reuse of shipping caps ①Recycling of grindstone scrap

②Recycling of plastics

③Recycling of protective gear

This scrap is groundand reused asa roadbed material.

Plastics are ground upand reused as RPF (reductant) for the steel-making furnaces.

Recycled as the raw material forpolyvinyl chloride mats.

Recycled as the raw material for resin products.

Shipping

Customersremove the caps

AISIN AWcollect and wash

Reuse

Caps are collected, washed and reused.

Reduce: the amount of resources used

by altering the process method.

Reuse: promote the reuse to packing

and containers, etc.

Recycle: resources and fuels, etc.

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AISIN AW has been working to reduce total emissions since fiscal 2006 (the Fourth Step). We pursue activities such as reducing grinding sludge volume from the aspect of 3R.

Reducing incinerated waste productsZero emissions

Waste product Reduction Activities

４,０００

２,０００

３,０００

１,０００

０

（Metric ton/year)

２０００２００１２００２２００3 ２００4 ２００5 ２００6 (Year)

Landfilled waste

Incinerated wasteTrend in Incinerated and Landfilled Waste Product Volume

Reducing total emissions (waste products)

３,３９６

２２５

３,６２１

１７１

３,５１３

３

３,９２１

３,３４２３,９１８

２,286

８６６１００

２００8

77

２００9

8091

２００7

91

●Establishment of resource sorting rules●Recycling of textile

waste

●Completion of Eco Station●Briquette-based

recyclingof waste plastic●Recycling of incinerated

ash (Okazaki Plant)

●Recycling of plant sludge(Tahata Plant)●Recycling of paper●Recycling of office

supplies●Companywide activities

to reduce paper use

●Introduction of dryer to reduce dehydrated sludge volumes●Introduction of vacuum

evaporator to reduce sludge volumes●Briquette-based

recycling of fabric filers

Examples of Reclamation Waste Reduction

１２,０００

１０,０００

８,０００

６,０００

４,０００

２,０００

０

（Metric ton/year)

（year）２００0 ２００1 ２００2 ２００3 ２００4 ２００5 ２００6 ２００7 ２００8 ２００9

Trend in Waste Product Volume

　

Reduce

RecycleReuse3R

A Circuit board designs were changed to reduce excess.

Before After

B Have toilet paper delivered without the wrapping or roll.

Before After

Endmaterial

Three keywords ofwaste reduction activities

①Reuse of shipping caps ①Recycling of grindstone scrap

②Recycling of plastics

③Recycling of protective gear

This scrap is groundand reused asa roadbed material.

Plastics are ground upand reused as RPF (reductant) for the steel-making furnaces.

Recycled as the raw material forpolyvinyl chloride mats.

Recycled as the raw material for resin products.

Shipping

Customersremove the caps

AISIN AWcollect and wash

Reuse

Caps are collected, washed and reused.

Reduce: the amount of resources used

by altering the process method.

Reuse: promote the reuse to packing

and containers, etc.

Recycle: resources and fuels, etc.

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Environmental Protection Activities4.

Partnership with the AW Group companies in Japan

Partnership with the AW Group International

Partnerships with suppliers

AISIN AW pursues its environmental conservation activities based on an Environmental Management Program (EMS) and with key emphasis on the three imperatives of complying with laws, preventing accidents, and improving performance.

Aisin AW held a Consolidated Safety and Environmental Conference with domestic AW Group companies to share information and exchange views concerning priority initiatives.

We published the Aisin Group Green Procurement Guidelines on March 31, 2010, to implement environmental management activities that include our suppliers.We will be conducting inspections based on these Guidelines to yield improvements in the environmental conservation practices of suppliers that have not yet received ISO certification and that do not currently have a certification plan. These assessments effectively serve as environmental performance inspections.

Aisin AW’s goal is for manufacturing companies to receive ISO 14001 certification and for non-manufacturing companies to implement an equivalent level of environmental management in their operations (all manufacturing companies have already received ISO 14001 certification). Additionally, we collect data on metrics such as CO2 emissions and waste volume and have started to investigate how we can establish global targets in order to ensure compliance with local laws and improve environmental performance.

Complying with laws

Preventing accidents

Improving performance

AISIN AW is actively involved in a linked series of environmental conservation initiatives and is focused on deepening partnerships with Toyota, the AISIN Group, suppliers, and the AW Group (International and Japan).

TOYOTA : 23 companiesSuppliers : 500 companies

AW Group International : 9 companies

AISIN Group : 11 companies

●AW North Carolina, Inc.●AW Europe S.A.●Tianjin AW Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd.●AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.●AW Technical Center U.S.A., Inc.●AW Technical Center Europe S.A.●AW Korea Co., Ltd.●AW Shanghai Automotive Parts Trading Co., Ltd.●AW Hangzhou Development Co., Ltd.

Production

Non-Production

●AISIN KIKO CO., Ltd.●AISIN AW Industries Co., Ltd.●CVTEC Co., Ltd.●AW Service Co., Ltd.●AW Maintenance Co., Ltd.●AW Engineering Co., Ltd.●Equos Research Co., Ltd.●AW Software Co., Ltd.●AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Production

Non-Production

AW Group Japan : 8 companies

●Fiscal 2009 Priority Initiatives

●Facilities in China

●Facilities in North America ●Facilities in Europe

●Green Procurement Guidelines

●Conducting environmental performance inspections

・Sharing of information concerning safety, health, and environmental issues

・Completion of advance registration under the REACH regulation ・Sharing of information concerning safety, health, and environmental issues

Four core activities of Green Procurement Guidelines

Environmental performance inspections

AW’s approach toenvironmental conservation Based on our EMS…

（Eliminating problems complaints from society and local communities）

（Minimizing social risks）

（Becoming a leading company in the effort to address environmental issues such as reducing CO2 emissions and waste products）

Consolidated Safety and Environmental Conference

During fiscal 2010, Aisin Kiko Co., Ltd., joined the Group. We will continue to work to strengthen partnerships withAW Group companies.

Leadingcompany

Improving performanceImproving performance

Preventingaccidents

Complyingwith laws

Eliminatingproblems

complaints

Minimizingrisks

EMS

IN 2010 we will continue the activities above and strengthen cooperation between groups at home and abroad

The Third Enviromental Committee in China

Cooperation with Suppliers and Group Companies4.1

〈Safety〉・Thorough implementation of the “Stop, Summon Help,

and Wait” system for responding to equipment malfunctions〈Disaster prevention〉・Thorough implementation of safety measures in work

involving the use of fire・Improvement of our large-scale earthquake response plan〈Health〉・Activities to prevent mental health issues・Measures to address the risk of novel H1N1 influenza〈Environment〉・Activities to reduce the number of issues and complaints to zero


●Fiscal 2009 Priority Initiatives ●Fiscal 2009 Priority Initiatives

〈Safety and Health〉・Sharing of information concerning safety and health (injuries, fires, etc.) and

implementation of related measures〈Environment〉・Promotion of environmental conservation activities in concert with Aisin’s

consolidated environmental activities・Sharing of information related to safety, health, and the environment

（1）Building and maintaining an environmental management system　・Building an environmental management system on par with ISO 14001.（2）Managing environmentally hazardous substances　・Managing parts and raw materials used in products (A/Ts and car

navigation systems)　・Managing secondary materials such as grease and chemical substances（3）Pursuing environmental initiatives related to business activities　・Complying with environmental laws　・Improving environmental performance（4）Conducting environmental performance inspections of suppliers

(1)Inspection focusing on companies’ environmental risk management and environmental performance

(2)Assessment of the state of EMS development through on-site inspections and guidance in pollution prevention activities

AISIN AW ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2010 4.Environmental Protection Activities

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Environmental Protection Activities4.

Partnership with the AW Group companies in Japan

Partnership with the AW Group International

Partnerships with suppliers

AISIN AW pursues its environmental conservation activities based on an Environmental Management Program (EMS) and with key emphasis on the three imperatives of complying with laws, preventing accidents, and improving performance.

Aisin AW held a Consolidated Safety and Environmental Conference with domestic AW Group companies to share information and exchange views concerning priority initiatives.

We published the Aisin Group Green Procurement Guidelines on March 31, 2010, to implement environmental management activities that include our suppliers.We will be conducting inspections based on these Guidelines to yield improvements in the environmental conservation practices of suppliers that have not yet received ISO certification and that do not currently have a certification plan. These assessments effectively serve as environmental performance inspections.

Aisin AW’s goal is for manufacturing companies to receive ISO 14001 certification and for non-manufacturing companies to implement an equivalent level of environmental management in their operations (all manufacturing companies have already received ISO 14001 certification). Additionally, we collect data on metrics such as CO2 emissions and waste volume and have started to investigate how we can establish global targets in order to ensure compliance with local laws and improve environmental performance.

Complying with laws

Preventing accidents

Improving performance

AISIN AW is actively involved in a linked series of environmental conservation initiatives and is focused on deepening partnerships with Toyota, the AISIN Group, suppliers, and the AW Group (International and Japan).

TOYOTA : 23 companiesSuppliers : 500 companies

AW Group International : 9 companies

AISIN Group : 11 companies

●AW North Carolina, Inc.●AW Europe S.A.●Tianjin AW Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd.●AW Transmission Engineering U.S.A., Inc.●AW Technical Center U.S.A., Inc.●AW Technical Center Europe S.A.●AW Korea Co., Ltd.●AW Shanghai Automotive Parts Trading Co., Ltd.●AW Hangzhou Development Co., Ltd.

Production

Non-Production

●AISIN KIKO CO., Ltd.●AISIN AW Industries Co., Ltd.●CVTEC Co., Ltd.●AW Service Co., Ltd.●AW Maintenance Co., Ltd.●AW Engineering Co., Ltd.●Equos Research Co., Ltd.●AW Software Co., Ltd.●AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Production

Non-Production

AW Group Japan : 8 companies


●Facilities in China

●Facilities in North America ●Facilities in Europe

●Green Procurement Guidelines

●Conducting environmental performance inspections

・Sharing of information concerning safety, health, and environmental issues

・Completion of advance registration under the REACH regulation ・Sharing of information concerning safety, health, and environmental issues

Four core activities of Green Procurement Guidelines

Environmental performance inspections

AW’s approach toenvironmental conservation Based on our EMS…

（Eliminating problems complaints from society and local communities）

（Minimizing social risks）

（Becoming a leading company in the effort to address environmental issues such as reducing CO2 emissions and waste products）

Consolidated Safety and Environmental Conference

During fiscal 2010, Aisin Kiko Co., Ltd., joined the Group. We will continue to work to strengthen partnerships withAW Group companies.

Leadingcompany

Improving performanceImproving performance

Preventingaccidents

Complyingwith laws

Eliminatingproblems

complaints

Minimizingrisks

EMS

IN 2010 we will continue the activities above and strengthen cooperation between groups at home and abroad

The Third Enviromental Committee in China

Cooperation with Suppliers and Group Companies4.1

〈Safety〉・Thorough implementation of the “Stop, Summon Help,

and Wait” system for responding to equipment malfunctions〈Disaster prevention〉・Thorough implementation of safety measures in work

involving the use of fire・Improvement of our large-scale earthquake response plan〈Health〉・Activities to prevent mental health issues・Measures to address the risk of novel H1N1 influenza〈Environment〉・Activities to reduce the number of issues and complaints to zero


●Fiscal 2009 Priority Initiatives ●Fiscal 2009 Priority Initiatives

〈Safety and Health〉・Sharing of information concerning safety and health (injuries, fires, etc.) and

implementation of related measures〈Environment〉・Promotion of environmental conservation activities in concert with Aisin’s

consolidated environmental activities・Sharing of information related to safety, health, and the environment

（1）Building and maintaining an environmental management system　・Building an environmental management system on par with ISO 14001.（2）Managing environmentally hazardous substances　・Managing parts and raw materials used in products (A/Ts and car

navigation systems)　・Managing secondary materials such as grease and chemical substances（3）Pursuing environmental initiatives related to business activities　・Complying with environmental laws　・Improving environmental performance（4）Conducting environmental performance inspections of suppliers

(1)Inspection focusing on companies’ environmental risk management and environmental performance

(2)Assessment of the state of EMS development through on-site inspections and guidance in pollution prevention activities


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Substance

Anjo

Okazaki

Tahara

0.3

0.007

0.004

ー

0.006

253.4

131.8

62.8

1.7

13.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

1.7

ー

253.1

131.8

62.8

0

13.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

2-Aminoethanal

Benzene

TotalOn-site

decontamination

Off-siteTransfer

Release

Unit：ton

WaterAirConsum

ption

0.1

0.0014

0.0007

ー

0.0011

ー

49.6

24.7

12.4

1.4

2.5

3.8

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

1.4

ー

3.8

49.5

24.7

12.4

0

2.5

0

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

0.17

0.0054

0.00024

0.00047

19.0

11.1

4.5

1.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

18.8

11.1

4.5

1.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

Okazaki east

Gamagori plant, Tool & machinery Dept., Prototype Dept. and AWQUIS are not indicated here, due to their annual amounts of PRTR substances are not less than 1 ton.

15.218.6 ーー 03.4Styrene

PRTR chemical substances overview　－FY2009－4.2

Preliminary Chemical Evaluation and Management Systems: Example Using Greases and Chemical Substances

Chemicals Reduction Activities

Examine introductionof new grease

and chemical substances

Preliminary evaluation of newgrease or chemical substance

Even as they provide many conveniences in our activities, chemical substances are a factor in environmental impact. AISIN AW takes advantage of the blessings of chemical substances while striving to minimize their environmental impact.

Sections of the company that plan to use new greases or chemical substances apply in advance to do so after taking such steps as checking applicable laws based on the relevant material safety datasheet (MSDS) and testing whether the new material is amenable to removal from wastewater streams during treatment. Next, the Environmental Management Section conducts a comprehensive evaluation including the material’s impact on the human body and the environment. In this way, only approved greases and chemical substance are used in the company.

Our FY2009’s amounts of PRTR chemical substances release/transfer are as follows.

AISIN AW has developed a Reduction Action Plan in PRTR chemical substance release, and we have succeeded in reducing PRTR substance emissions. Increases in the types and quantities of chemical substances make our task a difficult one, but we are taking action for chemicals reduction.

PRTR chemical substance release(ton par year)20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0

１０.0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

8.96.3

2.1 １.9 １.1 １.3 １.4

16.8 15.9

Off-site transfer3.4 ton

Air15.7 ton

Public water0.0 ton

On-site decontamination

8.5 ton

On-site consumption585.6 ton

Release / Transfer by plants, substance

611.5 ton

化学物質管理4.2

Circumstances from which it was not avoided to use the negative environmental impact material to make an environment friendly product, We research and develop an alternative material and the elimination technology, and try the negative environmental impact material decrease.


•MSDS data•Legal regulations•Banned substances•Environmental impact•Wastewater treatment test

Lest of approved substances

Approvedsubstances only

Register of approved greases and chemical substances

(Fiscal Year)

PRTR chemicalsubstances

Total amounts

Substance TotalRelease

WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

2-Aminoethanal

Benzene

2-(dimethylamino) ethyl mathacrylate


WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption


WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

Benzene


32

Substance

Anjo

Okazaki

Tahara

0.3

0.007

0.004

ー

0.006

253.4

131.8

62.8

1.7

13.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

1.7

ー

253.1

131.8

62.8

0

13.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

2-Aminoethanal

Benzene

TotalOn-site

decontamination

Off-siteTransfer

Release

Unit：ton

WaterAirConsum

ption

0.1

0.0014

0.0007

ー

0.0011

ー

49.6

24.7

12.4

1.4

2.5

3.8

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

1.4

ー

3.8

49.5

24.7

12.4

0

2.5

0

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

0.17

0.0054

0.00024

0.00047

19.0

11.1

4.5

1.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

ー

18.8

11.1

4.5

1.1

ー

ー

ー

ー

Okazaki east

Gamagori plant, Tool & machinery Dept., Prototype Dept. and AWQUIS are not indicated here, due to their annual amounts of PRTR substances are not less than 1 ton.

15.218.6 ーー 03.4Styrene

PRTR chemical substances overview　－FY2009－4.2

Preliminary Chemical Evaluation and Management Systems: Example Using Greases and Chemical Substances

Chemicals Reduction Activities

Examine introductionof new grease

and chemical substances

Preliminary evaluation of newgrease or chemical substance

Even as they provide many conveniences in our activities, chemical substances are a factor in environmental impact. AISIN AW takes advantage of the blessings of chemical substances while striving to minimize their environmental impact.

Sections of the company that plan to use new greases or chemical substances apply in advance to do so after taking such steps as checking applicable laws based on the relevant material safety datasheet (MSDS) and testing whether the new material is amenable to removal from wastewater streams during treatment. Next, the Environmental Management Section conducts a comprehensive evaluation including the material’s impact on the human body and the environment. In this way, only approved greases and chemical substance are used in the company.

Our FY2009’s amounts of PRTR chemical substances release/transfer are as follows.

AISIN AW has developed a Reduction Action Plan in PRTR chemical substance release, and we have succeeded in reducing PRTR substance emissions. Increases in the types and quantities of chemical substances make our task a difficult one, but we are taking action for chemicals reduction.

PRTR chemical substance release(ton par year)20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0

１０.0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

8.96.3

2.1 １.9 １.1 １.3 １.4

16.8 15.9

Off-site transfer3.4 ton

Air15.7 ton

Public water0.0 ton

On-site decontamination

8.5 ton

On-site consumption585.6 ton

Release / Transfer by plants, substance

611.5 ton

化学物質管理4.2

Circumstances from which it was not avoided to use the negative environmental impact material to make an environment friendly product, We research and develop an alternative material and the elimination technology, and try the negative environmental impact material decrease.


•MSDS data•Legal regulations•Banned substances•Environmental impact•Wastewater treatment test

Lest of approved substances

Approvedsubstances only

Register of approved greases and chemical substances

(Fiscal Year)

PRTR chemicalsubstances

Total amounts


WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

2-Aminoethanal

Benzene

2-(dimethylamino) ethyl mathacrylate


WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption


WaterAir

On-sitedecontam

ination

Off-siteTransfer

Consumption

Toluene

Xylene

Ethylbenzene

Benzene


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No history of organic chlorine solvent use

Cross-sectional view

Lining

Concrete

Example of a Relay Tank at Okazaki East Plant

Elimination of Ozone-destroying Substances

Introduction of Clean Fuels

Reducing Toxic Gas Emissions

Measures to Control and Eliminate Emissions of Toxic Substances

~ Head Plant incinerator ~Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing LawNon-compliance with “Standards for exhaust gas processing facilities” which strengthens the guidelines for controlling dioxin emissions from industrial waste incinerators.

November 30, 2002Complete shut-down of

the incinerator

Okazaki Plant

Fluidized-bed incinerator Bag filter dust collection

Adsorbs and eliminates acidic gases,hydrogen chloride gas and dioxin.

ＨＣＬＤｘｎ

７００

１０

1.8Control limit ２００9

０．００15

●Exhaust Gas Data

Decomposes dioxin by re-burningexhaust gases at over 800℃

Adds calcium hydroxideand activated carbon

Head Plant incinerator

Okazaki Plant incinerator

To minimize emissions of SOx we use LNG as the fuel in almost all of our incinerating facilities in the company.(The only exceptions are the emergency electric generators)

We completely eliminated the use of CFCs and 1.1.1-Trichloroethane (Methyl chlorfor) at the end of 1993 by switching to alternatives.

０

5０

100tons/year

year

５６４２

１５

０

１９９１１９９２１９９３１９９４

Trend in use of CFCs and 1.1.1-Trichloroethane

To reduce air pollution, AISIN AW is promoting measures such as upgrading facilities to use state-of-the-art technology, eliminating the use of toxic materials, and making use of cleaner fuels.

To prevent the generation of toxic gases from our incinerators, we have implemented emissions controls. Through careful combustion control and exhaust gas treatment technology we have eliminated harmful gases such as hydrogen chloride gas and dioxin, We also conduct continuous measuring and monitoring to ensure compliance with emission standards.

Head Plant Average level

０.０１～０.０２０.０３ＮＤ～０.０２０.０４

Investigation Results and Addressing Problems

Information disclosure

Preventing underground seepage

Decontamination in progresshas been used

Past UsageOffice Current Condition Detected substance

Cis-1.2-dichloroethylene

none

No influence to soil and surrounding area.has been used

Impact on Areas

Head Plant

Tahara Plant

Gamagori Plant

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Machinery & Tool Dept.

AWQUIS JAPAN

These showed that levels of organic chlorine exceeded environ-mental standards only within the compound of our head plant. So we then conducted a more detailed investigation and used the results to develop measures according to a cleanup plan. In addition we reported the pollution to the local government.We completed the collection of gas from the organic chlorine solvent that had penetrated the soil using the vacuum gas extraction method. Reflecting the fact that our first priority in dealing with ground water problems is to keep affected water from flowing off the premises, we have installed a pumping well near the boundary of our land, downstream of the ground water sources, as well as a facility for purifying ground water using an air stripping method. Along with these efforts, we continue to measure and continuously monitor the affected soil areas.

AISIN AW's head office began submitting environmental reports to public authorities in January 1999. Since that time it has regularly submitted reports and worked on further countermeasures.Starting in June 2001, the company has been holding informal meetings with local residents and public authorities. At these meetings, which are held periodically each year, AISIN AW provides information about its ongoing efforts to improve soil and groundwater pollution countermeasures.

*1 Decontamination in progress: Tests showed that contamination levels here exceed environmental standards. These areas are currently undergoing groundwater purification.

*2 Tahara Plant: The chemical 1.1.1-trichloroethane was used at Tahara Plant for measurement for one year before its use was stopped completely in July 1993. However, since this chemical was used and stored on the second floor of the plant, there were no effects on soil and surrounding environment.

*3 Gamagori Plant: None of the toxic substances defined in the Agricultural Land-Soil Pollution Prevention Law were detected when AISIN AW conducted a site survey in accordance with that act at the time of the plant's acquisition in December 2003. A total volume of 50 liters of trichloroethylene and dichloromethane were used in the cleaning of some molds during the period from 1973 to 1992.

Trichloroethylene*1

*2

*3

AISIN AW has been installing linings in catch basins and relay tanks consisting of underground pits in an effort to prevent soil pollution caused by underground seepage of oils and fats. We completed these efforts for all 88 existing facilities in May 2008. New facilities are required to incorporate these specifications from the design stage.

ND: Not detected

No other organic chlorine chemical Solvents were detected.

At the end of 1993, AISIN AW completely stopped using organic chlorine solvents that pollute soil and groundwater, such as trichloroethylene and 1.1.1-trichloroethane. Since then we have conducted soil and groundwater investigations at all our plants where these solvents had been used. We then examined the most effective solutions for rehabilitating our head plant after pollution was detected there, and implemented measures to repair the environmental damage.

Dealing with Soil and Groundwater Problems4.3 Air Quality Efforts4.4

Unit: mg/l

Units for HCL (hydrogen chloride) are mg/m3N; units for Dxn (dioxin) are ng-TEQ/m3N


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No history of organic chlorine solvent use

Cross-sectional view

Lining

Concrete

Example of a Relay Tank at Okazaki East Plant

Elimination of Ozone-destroying Substances

Introduction of Clean Fuels

Reducing Toxic Gas Emissions

Measures to Control and Eliminate Emissions of Toxic Substances

~ Head Plant incinerator ~Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing LawNon-compliance with “Standards for exhaust gas processing facilities” which strengthens the guidelines for controlling dioxin emissions from industrial waste incinerators.

November 30, 2002Complete shut-down of

the incinerator

Okazaki Plant

Fluidized-bed incinerator Bag filter dust collection

Adsorbs and eliminates acidic gases,hydrogen chloride gas and dioxin.

ＨＣＬＤｘｎ

７００

１０

1.8Control limit ２００9

０．００15

●Exhaust Gas Data

Decomposes dioxin by re-burningexhaust gases at over 800℃

Adds calcium hydroxideand activated carbon

Head Plant incinerator

Okazaki Plant incinerator

To minimize emissions of SOx we use LNG as the fuel in almost all of our incinerating facilities in the company.(The only exceptions are the emergency electric generators)

We completely eliminated the use of CFCs and 1.1.1-Trichloroethane (Methyl chlorfor) at the end of 1993 by switching to alternatives.

０

5０

100tons/year

year

５６４２

１５

０

１９９１１９９２１９９３１９９４

Trend in use of CFCs and 1.1.1-Trichloroethane

To reduce air pollution, AISIN AW is promoting measures such as upgrading facilities to use state-of-the-art technology, eliminating the use of toxic materials, and making use of cleaner fuels.

To prevent the generation of toxic gases from our incinerators, we have implemented emissions controls. Through careful combustion control and exhaust gas treatment technology we have eliminated harmful gases such as hydrogen chloride gas and dioxin, We also conduct continuous measuring and monitoring to ensure compliance with emission standards.

Head Plant Average level

０.０１～０.０２０.０３ＮＤ～０.０２０.０４

Investigation Results and Addressing Problems

Information disclosure

Preventing underground seepage

Decontamination in progresshas been used

Past UsageOffice Current Condition Detected substance

Cis-1.2-dichloroethylene

none

No influence to soil and surrounding area.has been used

Impact on Areas

Head Plant

Tahara Plant

Gamagori Plant

Okazaki Plant

Okazaki East Plant

Machinery & Tool Dept.

AWQUIS JAPAN

These showed that levels of organic chlorine exceeded environ-mental standards only within the compound of our head plant. So we then conducted a more detailed investigation and used the results to develop measures according to a cleanup plan. In addition we reported the pollution to the local government.We completed the collection of gas from the organic chlorine solvent that had penetrated the soil using the vacuum gas extraction method. Reflecting the fact that our first priority in dealing with ground water problems is to keep affected water from flowing off the premises, we have installed a pumping well near the boundary of our land, downstream of the ground water sources, as well as a facility for purifying ground water using an air stripping method. Along with these efforts, we continue to measure and continuously monitor the affected soil areas.

AISIN AW's head office began submitting environmental reports to public authorities in January 1999. Since that time it has regularly submitted reports and worked on further countermeasures.Starting in June 2001, the company has been holding informal meetings with local residents and public authorities. At these meetings, which are held periodically each year, AISIN AW provides information about its ongoing efforts to improve soil and groundwater pollution countermeasures.

*1 Decontamination in progress: Tests showed that contamination levels here exceed environmental standards. These areas are currently undergoing groundwater purification.

*2 Tahara Plant: The chemical 1.1.1-trichloroethane was used at Tahara Plant for measurement for one year before its use was stopped completely in July 1993. However, since this chemical was used and stored on the second floor of the plant, there were no effects on soil and surrounding environment.

*3 Gamagori Plant: None of the toxic substances defined in the Agricultural Land-Soil Pollution Prevention Law were detected when AISIN AW conducted a site survey in accordance with that act at the time of the plant's acquisition in December 2003. A total volume of 50 liters of trichloroethylene and dichloromethane were used in the cleaning of some molds during the period from 1973 to 1992.

Trichloroethylene*1

*2

*3

AISIN AW has been installing linings in catch basins and relay tanks consisting of underground pits in an effort to prevent soil pollution caused by underground seepage of oils and fats. We completed these efforts for all 88 existing facilities in May 2008. New facilities are required to incorporate these specifications from the design stage.

ND: Not detected

No other organic chlorine chemical Solvents were detected.

At the end of 1993, AISIN AW completely stopped using organic chlorine solvents that pollute soil and groundwater, such as trichloroethylene and 1.1.1-trichloroethane. Since then we have conducted soil and groundwater investigations at all our plants where these solvents had been used. We then examined the most effective solutions for rehabilitating our head plant after pollution was detected there, and implemented measures to repair the environmental damage.

Dealing with Soil and Groundwater Problems4.3 Air Quality Efforts4.4

Unit: mg/l

Units for HCL (hydrogen chloride) are mg/m3N; units for Dxn (dioxin) are ng-TEQ/m3N


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Rainwater treatment system

Treated wastewater recycling and abnormal wastewater/raw water return system

Biotope of Okazaki East PlantIn addition to batch processing of oil-contaminated wastewater, production process wastewater, and domestic wastewater discharged by company facilities at a general water treatment plant, AW is working to prevent water pollution by installing equipment for separating oil from rainwater runoff at production plants. The company also recycles some processed water, circulating it for use in industrial processes in an effort to conserve water resources.

The biotope at Okazaki East Plant is home to a variety of local animal and plant life clustered around a creek carrying water discharged from the plant’s wastewater treatment facility. The plant has released Japanese killifish and dark chub, species that live in downstream rivers, into the creek and continues to confirm that the newcomers are not having a harmful effect on the host ecosystem.

1. Treated water is recycled and used in industrial processes, to water grass and plants, etc.2. When abnormal wastewater is detected, the system automatically stops all discharge immediately and returns the abnormal

AW collects all rainwater runoff at its production plants for storage in regulating reservoirs after all oil content has been separated out. The system is designed to prevent oil from flowing into surrounding rivers.

Regulatingreservoir

WC

In the unlikely event that oil were to be discharged into a regulating reservoir, floating oil recovery pumps recover the oil before it is released.

●System for recovering oil from regulating reservoirsIn the unlikely event that treated water exceeding control values were to be discharged, recovery pumps are capable of recovering all such water before it is released.

●Effluent recovery system

P

Treatmentplant

●Oil/water separation tank

●Okazaki East Plant

Runoff water from rainfallingat AW facilities is not

released directly intosurrounding rivers.

Reuse (as water for industrial processes)

Water diluted with M/C coolant

Reuse (domestic treated water)

Automatic instrumentscontinuouslymeasure water quality.

Wastewater

Water forwatering grassand plants

M/C WC

Water foruse intoilets

Treatment plant

Abnormalwastewater

Carppond

Discharged into river

PH COD Nitrogen Phosphorus

Domestic wastewater

Industrial wastewater

Senser

When a sensor detects oil in the water, the oil is recovered instead of traveling on to the treatment plant.

●Wastewater treatment facility

Conserving Water Quality4.5

Water flows out from this point into the river.

Water discharged from the wastewater treatment plant

Japanese killifish Dark chub

●Japanese killifish and dark chub swim energetically about in the biotope’s creek.

Industrialsystems


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Rainwater treatment system

Treated wastewater recycling and abnormal wastewater/raw water return system

Biotope of Okazaki East PlantIn addition to batch processing of oil-contaminated wastewater, production process wastewater, and domestic wastewater discharged by company facilities at a general water treatment plant, AW is working to prevent water pollution by installing equipment for separating oil from rainwater runoff at production plants. The company also recycles some processed water, circulating it for use in industrial processes in an effort to conserve water resources.

The biotope at Okazaki East Plant is home to a variety of local animal and plant life clustered around a creek carrying water discharged from the plant’s wastewater treatment facility. The plant has released Japanese killifish and dark chub, species that live in downstream rivers, into the creek and continues to confirm that the newcomers are not having a harmful effect on the host ecosystem.

1. Treated water is recycled and used in industrial processes, to water grass and plants, etc.2. When abnormal wastewater is detected, the system automatically stops all discharge immediately and returns the abnormal

AW collects all rainwater runoff at its production plants for storage in regulating reservoirs after all oil content has been separated out. The system is designed to prevent oil from flowing into surrounding rivers.

Regulatingreservoir

WC

In the unlikely event that oil were to be discharged into a regulating reservoir, floating oil recovery pumps recover the oil before it is released.

●System for recovering oil from regulating reservoirsIn the unlikely event that treated water exceeding control values were to be discharged, recovery pumps are capable of recovering all such water before it is released.

●Effluent recovery system

P

Treatmentplant

●Oil/water separation tank

●Okazaki East Plant

Runoff water from rainfallingat AW facilities is not

released directly intosurrounding rivers.

Reuse (as water for industrial processes)

Water diluted with M/C coolant

Reuse (domestic treated water)

Automatic instrumentscontinuouslymeasure water quality.

Wastewater

Water forwatering grassand plants

M/C WC

Water foruse intoilets

Treatment plant

Abnormalwastewater

Carppond

Discharged into river

PH COD Nitrogen Phosphorus

Domestic wastewater

Industrial wastewater

Senser

When a sensor detects oil in the water, the oil is recovered instead of traveling on to the treatment plant.

●Wastewater treatment facility

Conserving Water Quality4.5

Water flows out from this point into the river.

Water discharged from the wastewater treatment plant

Japanese killifish Dark chub

●Japanese killifish and dark chub swim energetically about in the biotope’s creek.

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Creating Landscapes of Green and Flowers

Noise Pollution Countermeasures

Noise Pollution Results

●To promote Harmony and goodwill with local residents●To create safe, comfortable and healthy workplaces for employees●To promote communication between all employees●To improve the company's image

Awards

【Head Plan】【Gamagori Plant】

April 1985

June 1985

June 1989

Oct. 1997

Oct. 1998

Nov. 2000

8th Aichi Prefecture Factory Greening Contest Special Prize

President of the Japan Greening Center Award, for greening of industrial plants

Commendation from the Director-General of the Bureau of Nagoya Trade and Industry

Letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Anjo, for contributions to beautifying the environment

Minister for International Trade and Industry Award for the Greening of Industrial Facilities

Chief of Agricultural Production Bureau Award for the National Flower Town Creation Contest

Minister for International Trade and Industry Award for the Greening ofIndustrial Facilities

Chief of Agricultural Production Bureau Award for the National FlowerTown Creation Contest

Covers were installed toreduce fan noise.

Concrete walls were built toreduce overall facility noise.

Efforts to combat noise pollution include mechanisms to ensure not only evaluations at the planning stage for equipment and facilities whose impact may be felt at the boundaries of plant premises but also reliable re-evaluations when systems are updated or otherwise modified.

*Tables indicate daytime standard limits. Unit: dB(A) Standard limits vary according to the agreement made with　the city in which each factory is located.

No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

No.6

48

48

47

54

46

49

○

○

○

○

○

○

60

Headquarters Plant

Location Standard limit Measured value Evaluation

No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

No.6

No.7

No.8

No.9

No.10

No.11

51

58

58

51

59

53

58

52

47

49

49

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

70

Tahara Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

53

56

52

55

56

○

○

○

○

○

75

Gamagori Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

43

44

46

46

48

○

○

○

○

○

60

Okazaki East Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

46

52

53

41

○

○

○

○

60

Okazaki Plant


Noise Pollution4.6 Greening Initiatives4.7

Based on the four basic concepts listed above, AISIN AW develops attractive parks and gardens and opens them to the local community; it holds a flower festival with the participation of all employees; it is working to protect natural forest on the company's land; and it is implementing a "five-year greening plan" at all of its plants. In acknowledgement of these efforts we received the following awards:

Total at all AW facilities: 51 flower beds

●Flower Festival (with participation by all employees)

AISIN AW’s noise pollution measures focus primarily on prevention. Our first priority is to address the source of noise, so we design all our facilities and machinery with low-noise specifications from the planning stage. We are also working to reduce the noise level in work areas by installing soundproofing materials and structures on equipment and machinery as necessary. Finally, we regularly take readings of noise levels at the boundaries of plant premises to ensure that noise levels meet environmental regulations.

Noise pollution countermeasures implemented when cleaning towers were updated

Noise pollution countermeasures at a cogeneration facility


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Creating Landscapes of Green and Flowers

Noise Pollution Countermeasures

Noise Pollution Results

●To promote Harmony and goodwill with local residents●To create safe, comfortable and healthy workplaces for employees●To promote communication between all employees●To improve the company's image

Awards

【Head Plan】【Gamagori Plant】

April 1985

June 1985

June 1989

Oct. 1997

Oct. 1998

Nov. 2000

8th Aichi Prefecture Factory Greening Contest Special Prize

President of the Japan Greening Center Award, for greening of industrial plants

Commendation from the Director-General of the Bureau of Nagoya Trade and Industry

Letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Anjo, for contributions to beautifying the environment

Minister for International Trade and Industry Award for the Greening of Industrial Facilities

Chief of Agricultural Production Bureau Award for the National Flower Town Creation Contest

Minister for International Trade and Industry Award for the Greening ofIndustrial Facilities

Chief of Agricultural Production Bureau Award for the National FlowerTown Creation Contest

Covers were installed toreduce fan noise.

Concrete walls were built toreduce overall facility noise.

Efforts to combat noise pollution include mechanisms to ensure not only evaluations at the planning stage for equipment and facilities whose impact may be felt at the boundaries of plant premises but also reliable re-evaluations when systems are updated or otherwise modified.

*Tables indicate daytime standard limits. Unit: dB(A) Standard limits vary according to the agreement made with　the city in which each factory is located.

No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

No.6

48

48

47

54

46

49

○

○

○

○

○

○

60

Headquarters Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

No.6

No.7

No.8

No.9

No.10

No.11

51

58

58

51

59

53

58

52

47

49

49

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

○

70

Tahara Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

53

56

52

55

56

○

○

○

○

○

75

Gamagori Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

No.5

43

44

46

46

48

○

○

○

○

○

60

Okazaki East Plant


No.1

No.2

No.3

No.4

46

52

53

41

○

○

○

○

60

Okazaki Plant


Noise Pollution4.6 Greening Initiatives4.7

Based on the four basic concepts listed above, AISIN AW develops attractive parks and gardens and opens them to the local community; it holds a flower festival with the participation of all employees; it is working to protect natural forest on the company's land; and it is implementing a "five-year greening plan" at all of its plants. In acknowledgement of these efforts we received the following awards:

Total at all AW facilities: 51 flower beds

●Flower Festival (with participation by all employees)

AISIN AW’s noise pollution measures focus primarily on prevention. Our first priority is to address the source of noise, so we design all our facilities and machinery with low-noise specifications from the planning stage. We are also working to reduce the noise level in work areas by installing soundproofing materials and structures on equipment and machinery as necessary. Finally, we regularly take readings of noise levels at the boundaries of plant premises to ensure that noise levels meet environmental regulations.

Noise pollution countermeasures implemented when cleaning towers were updated

Noise pollution countermeasures at a cogeneration facility


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【Lotus flower at the Okazaki East Plant】*Lotus flowers bloomed in the biotope located on the plant’s grounds.

【Cherry trees at Headquarters】【Azaleas at the Okazaki Plant’s employee parking lot】

【Azaleas at the Gamagori Plant’s employee parking lot】

Seasonal Flowers

Plants such as cherries and azaleas in the spring and pansies in the fall enable employees and visitors alike enjoy the changing of the seasons.

Rooftop Gardening

Rooftop gardening at the Monozukuri Center (approximately 2,000 square meters) was recognized as Aichi Prefecture’s first rooftop greenbelt in 2005. Rooftop gardening helps reduce air conditioning energy use.

【Okazaki Plant】

【Tahara Plant】

【Okazaki East Plant】

We added new break areas as one way to increase employee satisfaction. Designed to evoke parks and gardens so as to provide an environment that is conducive to employee relaxation, these areas incorporate trees and grass, exercise and health equipment, and other amenities.

Contact with Nature (Installation of a Break Area in a “Green” Setting)


40

【Lotus flower at the Okazaki East Plant】*Lotus flowers bloomed in the biotope located on the plant’s grounds.

【Cherry trees at Headquarters】【Azaleas at the Okazaki Plant’s employee parking lot】

【Azaleas at the Gamagori Plant’s employee parking lot】

Seasonal Flowers

Plants such as cherries and azaleas in the spring and pansies in the fall enable employees and visitors alike enjoy the changing of the seasons.

Rooftop Gardening

Rooftop gardening at the Monozukuri Center (approximately 2,000 square meters) was recognized as Aichi Prefecture’s first rooftop greenbelt in 2005. Rooftop gardening helps reduce air conditioning energy use.

【Okazaki Plant】

【Tahara Plant】

【Okazaki East Plant】

We added new break areas as one way to increase employee satisfaction. Designed to evoke parks and gardens so as to provide an environment that is conducive to employee relaxation, these areas incorporate trees and grass, exercise and health equipment, and other amenities.

Contact with Nature (Installation of a Break Area in a “Green” Setting)


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Contribution to Society Activities5.

●Participating in local events

●Communications with welfare facilities

・ Opening company facilities to community use

■Facilitating local development

Approach to Activities

Priorities

Facilities or Events

Family Festival

Anjo(HeadOffice)

Okazaki

Tahara

Gymnasium

Sports field

Harmony Hall

Aoi Industrial Park Fair

Okazaki East PlantSummer Festival

Family Festival

once a year

Throughoutthe year

Throughoutthe year

once a year

once a year

once a year

once a year

Frequency

Seeking to earn the admiration and trust of society by pursing harmony with local communities as a good corporate citizen

We focus on local issues and work to craft policies for contributing to our communities.We work with local communities to pursue activities that fit local circumstances.We foster the development of each employee’s independence and undertake activities that take advantage of their skills and expertise.

Both employees and local residents enjoy the benefits of our employee welfare facilities.

１．２．３．

・ Anjo Tanabata Festival

Many employees carry out volunteer activities in order to liven up local festivals.

Facilitating local developmentWe work actively with communities to enable local residents to enjoy richer and more fulfilling lives.Fostering the development of youthWe take pride in contributing to the development of our next generation of leaders.Protecting the natural environmentWe are actively involved with local communities to protect nature and the environment.

Coexisting with local communities

Facilitating local development

Fostering the development

of youth

Protecting the natural

environment

Family Festival

Charity concert at Harmony Hall

We visit welfare facilities and interact with local residents through recreation.

・ Down the YAHAGI River

Skill trainees and OB of “Global Training and Development Center” support this event.

■ Fostering the development of youthMonozukuri classes

Elementary school students learn about the joy and excitement of building things through Monozukuri classes working in partnership with local groups.

Supporting Anjo-city invention clubs for schoolchildren

We nurture elementary and junior high school students through supporting Anjo-city invention clubs for schoolchildren.

Environmental education program

We visit local elementary schools, and teach importance of the environment through yearly nature experience programs (classroom lectures and experiences).

Basketball coaching

We send Wings and Areions ※ players and ex-players to teach basketball skills to elementary and middle school students.

※Men and women's basketball clubs

■ Protecting the nature environment

■ Other activities

We signed a forestry foster parent agreement in order to futher efforts to conserve the headwaters of the Yahagi River, and we participate in a variety of hands-on nature events.

We plant trees in Mt.Fuji in order to contribute to prevention of global warming.

Zero waste activities in partnership with local groups

Employees regularly pick up litter in partnership with local residents in an effort to beautify the community.

・Monitoring of traffic safety・Support for Nishimikawa homecare center・“Monozukuri Why? Why?” project・Litter pickup in Shio river

AISIN AW get word of appreciation from local

residents through various of activities.

We appreciate local community and work actively

while listening from local residents' voice.

●

●

●

We sponsor or support a variety of local events.

Participation in a forestry foster parent programadministered by Neba-mura in Nagano Prefecture

Forestation actibities on Mt.Fuji

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Contribution to Society Activities5.

●Participating in local events

●Communications with welfare facilities

・ Opening company facilities to community use

■Facilitating local development

Approach to Activities

Priorities

Facilities or Events

Family Festival

Anjo(HeadOffice)

Okazaki

Tahara

Gymnasium

Sports field

Harmony Hall

Aoi Industrial Park Fair

Okazaki East PlantSummer Festival

Family Festival

once a year

Throughoutthe year

Throughoutthe year

once a year

once a year

once a year

once a year

Frequency

Seeking to earn the admiration and trust of society by pursing harmony with local communities as a good corporate citizen

We focus on local issues and work to craft policies for contributing to our communities.We work with local communities to pursue activities that fit local circumstances.We foster the development of each employee’s independence and undertake activities that take advantage of their skills and expertise.

Both employees and local residents enjoy the benefits of our employee welfare facilities.

１．２．３．

・ Anjo Tanabata Festival

Many employees carry out volunteer activities in order to liven up local festivals.

Facilitating local developmentWe work actively with communities to enable local residents to enjoy richer and more fulfilling lives.Fostering the development of youthWe take pride in contributing to the development of our next generation of leaders.Protecting the natural environmentWe are actively involved with local communities to protect nature and the environment.

Coexisting with local communities

Facilitating local development

Fostering the development

of youth

Protecting the natural

environment

Family Festival

Charity concert at Harmony Hall

We visit welfare facilities and interact with local residents through recreation.

・ Down the YAHAGI River

Skill trainees and OB of “Global Training and Development Center” support this event.

■ Fostering the development of youthMonozukuri classes

Elementary school students learn about the joy and excitement of building things through Monozukuri classes working in partnership with local groups.

Supporting Anjo-city invention clubs for schoolchildren

We nurture elementary and junior high school students through supporting Anjo-city invention clubs for schoolchildren.

Environmental education program

We visit local elementary schools, and teach importance of the environment through yearly nature experience programs (classroom lectures and experiences).

Basketball coaching

We send Wings and Areions ※ players and ex-players to teach basketball skills to elementary and middle school students.

※Men and women's basketball clubs

■ Protecting the nature environment

■ Other activities

We signed a forestry foster parent agreement in order to futher efforts to conserve the headwaters of the Yahagi River, and we participate in a variety of hands-on nature events.

We plant trees in Mt.Fuji in order to contribute to prevention of global warming.

Zero waste activities in partnership with local groups

Employees regularly pick up litter in partnership with local residents in an effort to beautify the community.

・Monitoring of traffic safety・Support for Nishimikawa homecare center・“Monozukuri Why? Why?” project・Litter pickup in Shio river

AISIN AW get word of appreciation from local

residents through various of activities.

We appreciate local community and work actively

while listening from local residents' voice.

●

●

●

We sponsor or support a variety of local events.

Participation in a forestry foster parent programadministered by Neba-mura in Nagano Prefecture

Forestation actibities on Mt.Fuji

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* Hydrogen ion concentration is measured by the pH index; units for colon bacilli are units/ml. Figures for other items without units are in mg/l.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)* Figures in brackets are daily average values.

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)

ItemsControl Limits

(incl. agreed limits)Measured levels

Hydrogen ion concentration (pH)

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Suspended Solids (SS)

Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

7.1

1.3

4.8

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.08

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

2.7

0.2

6.4～7.6

3.2

6.6

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.08

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

6.4

0.7

6.0～8.0

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

5

200

10

1

Max. Average

* Hydrogen ion concentration is measured by the pH index; units for colon bacilli are units/ml. Figures for other items without units are in mg/l.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)* Total for septic tanks: 160 persons, 35 m3/day





Colon bacilli

7.1

7.5

0.7

1.3

ND

6.3～7.4

9.0

3.0

4.0

ND

５.８～８.６

－

３０

２０

３００






Colon bacilli

7.2

9.0

3.5

0.25

ND

6.3～7.6

13

7.2

3.0

ND

－

３０

３０

３０

－

Facility Names Control Limits(incl. agreed limits)

Small single-pass boilers ND

35

ND

ND

ND

32

ND

0.0053

0.061

２4

ND

ND

ND

47

ND

ND

ND

57

ＮＤ

0.0068

0.12

３2

ND

ND

1.95

１２０

３.０７

０.１０

０.２０

１４４

３.８４

０.２０

5

３５

２５.６６

０.０５

Items

SOｘ

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Dioxins

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Max. Average

Boilers (cold and hot water generators)

Heating furnaces

Aluminum Melting furnace

Gas turbine generator

Water Quality Water Quality

Water Quality

Air QualityMeasured levels

Environmental Performance DataResult for the period from April 2009 to March 2010

Address: 10 Takane, Fujii-cho, Anjo City, Aichi 444-1192 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissionsNo. of employees: 6,163

Address: 80-1 Nishiotsubo, Higashibata-cho,Anjo City, Aichi 444-1213 JapanMajor products: Inspection and assemblymachines, stamping diesNo. of employees: 75

Address: 3-2-7 Shimizu-cho, Takahama City,Aichi 444-1312 JapanMajor products: Remanufacture of automatictransmissionsNo. of employees: 137

Machinery & Tools Department

AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Head Plant

ItemsControl Limits

(incl. agreed limits)

Measured levels

Max. Average

Items Control Limits(incl. agreed limits)

Measured levels

Max. Average

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* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)

ItemsControl Limits






Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

7.1

1.3

4.8

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.08

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

2.7

0.2

6.4～7.6

3.2

6.6

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.08

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

6.4

0.7

6.0～8.0

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

5

200

10

1

Max. Average






Colon bacilli

7.1

7.5

0.7

1.3

ND

6.3～7.4

9.0

3.0

4.0

ND

５.８～８.６

－

３０

２０

３００






Colon bacilli

7.2

9.0

3.5

0.25

ND

6.3～7.6

13

7.2

3.0

ND

－

３０

３０

３０

－



35

ND

ND

ND

32

ND

0.0053

0.061

２4

ND

ND

ND

47

ND

ND

ND

57

ＮＤ

0.0068

0.12

３2

ND

ND

1.95

１２０

３.０７

０.１０

０.２０

１４４

３.８４

０.２０

5

３５

２５.６６

０.０５

Items

SOｘ

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Dioxins

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Max. Average

Boilers (cold and hot water generators)

Heating furnaces




Water Quality

Air QualityMeasured levels

Environmental Performance DataResult for the period from April 2009 to March 2010

Address: 10 Takane, Fujii-cho, Anjo City, Aichi 444-1192 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissionsNo. of employees: 6,163

Address: 80-1 Nishiotsubo, Higashibata-cho,Anjo City, Aichi 444-1213 JapanMajor products: Inspection and assemblymachines, stamping diesNo. of employees: 75

Address: 3-2-7 Shimizu-cho, Takahama City,Aichi 444-1312 JapanMajor products: Remanufacture of automatictransmissionsNo. of employees: 137

Machinery & Tools Department

AWQUIS JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Head Plant

ItemsControl Limits

(incl. agreed limits)

Measured levels

Max. Average

Items Control Limits(incl. agreed limits)

Measured levels

Max. Average


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Address: 6-18 Harayama, Oka-cho, OkazakiCity, Aichi 444-8546 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissions/ Voice navigation systems/ EUCs for A/Ts(Electronic Control Unit)No. of employees: 3,171

Address: 2-2 Midorigahama, Tahara City,Aichi 441-3401 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissionsNo. of employees: 2,544

* Hydrogen ion concentration is measured by the pH index; units for colon bacilli are units/ml. Figures for other items without units are in mg/l.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; hydrogen chloride in mg/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


70

17.26

0.1

110

3.16

0.1

0.1

200

2.38

0.1

700

10

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Hydrogen chloride

Dioxins





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

Transparency

Negative ion surfactants (MBAS)

Dissolved oxygen (DO)

7.6

0.32

3.9

0.08

1.3

ND

0.005

0.1

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

1.6

0.3

100

ND

7.4

7.0～7.9

1.1

5.8

1.0

1.6

ND

0.03

0.2

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

4.0

0.5

100

ND

8.4

5.8～8.6

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

1

300

15

2

20 degrees min

0.5

7 min


* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.

ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

7.1

0.7

4.3

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.12

0.15

0.3

ND

ND

ND

1.4

0.2

6.9～7.4

3.6

8.8

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.18

0.20

0.7

ND

ND

ND

3.8

0.7

6.0～8.5

－

20（15）

20（15）

1

0.5

0.5

1

5

5

2

15

（1500）

15

2

Facility NamesControl Limits


Boiler (chilled and hot water generators)

Boilers (cold and hot water generators


83

0.058

0.003

75

0.119

0.003

34

0.0025

0.026

0.301

110

0.066

0.009

76

0.143

0.004

43

0.0064

0.046

0.580

160

0.34

0.2

160

0.89

0.2

160

0.42

0.2

5

Items

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Dioxins

Max. Average

Small single-pass boilers

Heating furnaces

Incinerator

19

ND

ND

ND

101

0.33

0.028

33

0.0015

32

ND

ND

ND

120

0.33

0.056

64

0.0015

Disuse(February 2009)

工機部本社工場 Tahara PlantOkazaki Plant


Air Quality

Air Quality

ItemsMeasured levels

Max. Average

Facility NamesMeasured levels

ItemsMax. Average

Control Limits(incl. agreed limits)



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Address: 6-18 Harayama, Oka-cho, OkazakiCity, Aichi 444-8546 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissions/ Voice navigation systems/ EUCs for A/Ts(Electronic Control Unit)No. of employees: 3,171

Address: 2-2 Midorigahama, Tahara City,Aichi 441-3401 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissionsNo. of employees: 2,544


* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; hydrogen chloride in mg/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


70

17.26

0.1

110

3.16

0.1

0.1

200

2.38

0.1

700

10

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Hydrogen chloride

Dioxins





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

Transparency


Dissolved oxygen (DO)

7.6

0.32

3.9

0.08

1.3

ND

0.005

0.1

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

1.6

0.3

100

ND

7.4

7.0～7.9

1.1

5.8

1.0

1.6

ND

0.03

0.2

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

4.0

0.5

100

ND

8.4

5.8～8.6

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

1

300

15

2

20 degrees min

0.5

7 min


* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N; dioxin in ng-TEQ/m3N.

ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

7.1

0.7

4.3

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.12

0.15

0.3

ND

ND

ND

1.4

0.2

6.9～7.4

3.6

8.8

ND

ND

ND

0.02

0.18

0.20

0.7

ND

ND

ND

3.8

0.7

6.0～8.5

－

20（15）

20（15）

1

0.5

0.5

1

5

5

2

15

（1500）

15

2

Facility NamesControl Limits


Boiler (chilled and hot water generators)



83

0.058

0.003

75

0.119

0.003

34

0.0025

0.026

0.301

110

0.066

0.009

76

0.143

0.004

43

0.0064

0.046

0.580

160

0.34

0.2

160

0.89

0.2

160

0.42

0.2

5

Items

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

NOｘ

SOｘ

Smoke and dust

Dioxins

Max. Average


Heating furnaces

Incinerator

19

ND

ND

ND

101

0.33

0.028

33

0.0015

32

ND

ND

ND

120

0.33

0.056

64

0.0015

Disuse(February 2009)

工機部本社工場 Tahara PlantOkazaki Plant


Air Quality

Air Quality


Max. Average

Facility NamesMeasured levels

ItemsMax. Average




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工機部本社工場 Okazaki East PlantGamagori Plant

本社工場Prototype Department

Address: 24-3 Hama-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi 443-0036 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmission componentsNo. of employees: 420






Colon bacilli

7.1

3.6

2.2

0.2

ND

6.5～7.5

5.4

6.1

1.0

ND

5.0～9.0

10

－

20

3000

Address: 1-16 Nishiotsubo, Higashibata-cho, Anjo City, Aichi 444-1213 JapanMajor products: Prototyping of AutomatictransmissionsNo. of employees: 166

* Hydrogen ion concentration is measured by the pH index; units for colon bacilli are units/ml. Figures for other items without units are in mg/l.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)* Total for septic tanks: 157persons, 22m3/day





Colon bacilli

7.0

5.1

0.8

ND

ND

6.7～7.2

11

6.4

ND

ND

５.８～８.６

－

３０

20

３００

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


94

ND

0.025

ND

100

ND

0.026

2.22

144

1.07

0.30



ItemsMax. Average

ＳＯｘ

ＮＯｘ

ＳＯｘ

Smoke and dust


Measured levels

Address: 1-1 Oiri, Obata-cho,Okazaki City, Aichi 444-3502 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissions/ EV and Hybrid Drive SystemsNo. of employees: 655


ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

Transparency


7.4

0.88

2.6

ND

0.15

ND

ND

0.2

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

0.8

0.01

100

ND

6.7～8.0

3.0

3.3

ND

0.50

ND

0.05

0.5

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

2.3

0.10

100

ND

5.8～8.6

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

1

300

15

2

２０ degrees min

0.45

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; smoke and dust in g/m3N* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

3.16

0.1

0.1


ItemsMax. Average

Measured levels

ＳＯｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dustHeating furnaces


Air Quality

Water Quality

Air Quality

ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average


Max. Average


48

工機部本社工場 Okazaki East PlantGamagori Plant

本社工場Prototype Department

Address: 24-3 Hama-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi 443-0036 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmission componentsNo. of employees: 420






Colon bacilli

7.1

3.6

2.2

0.2

ND

6.5～7.5

5.4

6.1

1.0

ND

5.0～9.0

10

－

20

3000

Address: 1-16 Nishiotsubo, Higashibata-cho, Anjo City, Aichi 444-1213 JapanMajor products: Prototyping of AutomatictransmissionsNo. of employees: 166

* Hydrogen ion concentration is measured by the pH index; units for colon bacilli are units/ml. Figures for other items without units are in mg/l.* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)* Total for septic tanks: 157persons, 22m3/day





Colon bacilli

7.0

5.1

0.8

ND

ND

6.7～7.2

11

6.4

ND

ND

５.８～８.６

－

３０

20

３００

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; NOx in ppm; smoke and dust in g/m3N* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


94

ND

0.025

ND

100

ND

0.026

2.22

144

1.07

0.30



ItemsMax. Average

ＳＯｘ

ＮＯｘ

ＳＯｘ

Smoke and dust


Measured levels

Address: 1-1 Oiri, Obata-cho,Okazaki City, Aichi 444-3502 JapanMajor products: Automatic transmissions/ EV and Hybrid Drive SystemsNo. of employees: 655


ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average





Oils

Phenols

Copper

Zinc

Soluble iron

Soluble manganese

Chromium

Fluorine

Colon bacilli

Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphorus

Transparency


7.4

0.88

2.6

ND

0.15

ND

ND

0.2

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

0.8

0.01

100

ND

6.7～8.0

3.0

3.3

ND

0.50

ND

0.05

0.5

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

2.3

0.10

100

ND

5.8～8.6

10

10

10

2

0.5

0.5

1

3

3

0.1

1

300

15

2

２０ degrees min

0.45

* Units: SOx in m3N/H; smoke and dust in g/m3N* ND (“not detected,” i.e. level is below that detectable by measuring equipment)


ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

3.16

0.1

0.1


ItemsMax. Average

Measured levels

ＳＯｘ

Smoke and dust

Smoke and dustHeating furnaces


Air Quality

Water Quality

Air Quality

ItemsControl Limits


Max. Average


Max. Average


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Company Outline

TEL : +81-566-73-3181FAX : +81-566-73-1507E-mail : [email protected]

Inquiries Safety & Environment Department

Established

Capital

President

Sales

Major Products

No. of employees

Address

May 15, 1969

26.48 billion yen

Tsutomu Ishikawa

Automatic transmissions,　Hybrid drive systems　Car navigation systems

10 Takane, Fujii-cho, Anjyo City, Aichi 444-1192 Japan Tel: +81-566-73-1111

This graphic and slogan, designed by our employees, is a unique symbol of our environmental commitment.

The heart shape formed by the hands around the earth represents our care for the earth.

AISIN AW Environment Symbol

All Together in Protecting the Environment

This report is based mainly on the results of our environmental protection efforts in FY2009

(Apr. 2009 - Mar. 2010).

It also describes fiscal 2010 initiatives.

Date of publication: October 2010

Next planned report: June 2011

Consolidated: 737.8 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 31, 2010)Unconsolidated: 693.0 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 31, 2010)

Consolidated: 17,432 (as of March 31, 2010)Unconsolidated: 12,742 (as of March 31, 2010)


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