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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2 0 13 DIGEST VERSION For the year ended February 28, 2013

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E N V I R O N M E N T A L

R E P O R T

2 013

D I G E S T V E R S I O N

F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d F e b r u a r y 2 8 , 2 0 1 3

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In recent years, there have been numerous cases of abnormal weather throughout the world, including floods, heat waves and hurricanes. Such extreme weather is thought to be the conse-quence of global warming. Furthermore, various environmental issues such as spreading atmo-spheric and water pollution have serious impact on our health and lifestyle. Concern for the global environment is increasing throughout the world. For corporations, taking action to protect the environment is part of social responsibility and is an urgent theme.

As a corporation which responds to the trust and expectation of all stakeholders, our company implements environmental management activities as an important theme together with thorough corporate governance and compliance. In order to realize a sustainable recycling-based society, we will put further effort into environmental protection activities such as conservation of resourc-es and energy, reduction of waste products, increased recycling, and reduction of environmental pollution risks. At the same time, our company will place even greater focus on environmental-ly-friendly product development.

I look forward to your continued understanding and support in the future.

HAJIME SATOPresident and CEO

May 2013

01 FOREWORD02 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT06 ENVIRONMENTAL LOAD ASSOCIATED WITH BUSINESS ACTIVITIES08 ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING09 ENERGY SAVING ACTIONS ĝRM�NPCTCLR�EJM@?J�U?PKGLEĝ13 LOWERING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION RISK15 PROMOTION OF REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ACTIVITY OF WASTE15 SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Range Covered:Domestic/ Company off ices (total of 4 locations),Subsidiar ies (total of 2 companies)ýýýýýýProduction Subcontracting Company(1 company), Sales agents (2 companies)

Overseas/ Subsidiar ies (2 main production sites)ýýýýýýCoverage centered on Company activit ies, with some aff i l iates such as subsidiar ies/sales agents also included.Period:· �Rfc�wc_p�Ĥ0./1ĥ�pcnpcqclrq�rfc�ncpgmb�K_paf�/*�0./0�rm�Dc`ps_pw�06*�0./1,· �Rfc�wc_p�Ĥ0./0ĥ�pcnpcqclrq�rfc�ncpgmb�K_paf�/*�0.//�rm�Dc`ps_pw�07*�0./0,

C o n t e n t s

Environmental Protection Activities

F O R E W O R D

E N V I R O N M E N T A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 01

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Progress toward ISO 14001 Certification

[Self-Conformance Declaration]

At our Head Office and Quality Technical Center, we have instilled activities performed via through Environmental Management Systems and have eliminated almost all environmental load by transferring operations. Accordingly, we issued an ISO14001 self-conformance declaration in September 2010. Since issuing the self-conformance declaration, we have promoted environmentally-friendly business activities based on environmental policy.

We have acquired ISO 14001 certification for all three of our domestic factories, all two domestic subsidiaries, one production subcontracting company, two domestic sales agents and two key production sites at our overseas subsidiaries. In conjunction with our affiliates, we will continue activities to strengthen our overall promotion of environmental activities.

Sales Agents

C.M.I. Company

Move Company

Acquired January 2006

Acquired January 2006

ĪBMKCQRGAī

Company Factories / Offices

Special Products

Precision Products

Machine Tools

General Administration Headquarters

R & D Center

Acquired March 2001

Acquired February 2002

Acquired March 2002

Acquired September 2001

(Self-conformance declaration:

September 2010)

Ihara Factory

Fujimi Factory

Kikugawa Factory

Head Office /

Quality Technical Center

Acquired April 2006

Acquired March 2007

Acquired March 2007

Production Subcontracting Company

BLUEEL Co., Ltd. Acquired October 2006Ihara Factory

ĪMTCPQC?Qī

Subsidiaries (Key Production Sites)

Star Micronics Manufacturing Dalian Co., Ltd. (Dalian, China)

Shanghai S&E Precision Co., Ltd. (Shanghai, China)

Acquired May 2002

Acquired February 2003

C LT G P MLK CL R? J � K?L?E CK CL R

Subsidiaries

Star Metal Company Manufacturing Division

Star Metal Company Plating Division

Micro Sapporo Company

Kikugawa Factory

E L T G P M L K C L R ? J � R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 02

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200,000

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107,309

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At Ihara Factory, we have replaced the constant-speed com-pressor (capacity: 37kw) with an inverter compressor (capaci-ty: 11kw) and have optimized the operation cycle. This has resulted in a 77% decrease in energy consumption.

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Considering the Kyoto Protocol,s target for reducing greenhouse gases, our company has

calculated that we should eliminate 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions for the 5 years between 2007 and 2012. In August of 2008, we purchased 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions credits as emission credit trust beneficiary rights from Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. Our company then used this emissions credit to conduct a carbon offset from April 2010 to May 2012 that compensated for CO2 generated from the production to use of the TSP100ECO printer. A total of 5,000 tons of CO2 (equivalent to 147,000 printers) were offset. This is equal to approximately 357,000 cedar trees when converted to the amount of CO2 which is absorbed annually by a single tree.

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This year, our company once again participated in the Lights-Down Campaign held by the Ministry of the Environment. The rooftop neon logo signs at our Head Office, Ihara Factory and Fujimi Factory were turned off at 8:00 PM for the 3 days from July 6th (Friday) to July 8th (Sunday) of 2012. As a result, the amount of power used during the 3-day period decreased by 837kwh.

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Response to EU Environmental Regulations

Air pollution measures

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system. Also, for REACH Regulations, we are implementing sequential surveys in regards to whether our products include any SVHC, which are added every year.

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[The measure in the occurrence of an accident]Gl�Marm`cp�0./0*�ufcl�ajc_lgle�rfc�xgla�nfmqnf_rc�dgjk+rpc_rkclr�r_li�ugrfgl�am_rgle�d_agjgrgcq�_r�msp�bmkcqrga�qs`qgbg_pw�Qr_p�Kcr_j�Amkn_lw*�slbgjsrcb�jgosgb�dpmk�ugrfgl�rfc�r_li�u_q�kgqr_icljw�qclr�rm�wastewater treatment facilities. As a result, values exceeding wastewater standards were detected. Slbcp�emtcplkclr�qsncptgqgml*�uc�ncpdmpkcb�bgjsrgml�ugrf�r_n�u_rcp*�ajc_lgle�md�rfc�rpc_rkclr�r_li*�and disposed of sludge. We also implemented thorough countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence, including strengthening controls during cleaning and conducting stricter water quality inspections.

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Water pollution measuresOur company (including domestic subsidiaries) performs appropriate management of our wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with the Water Quality Pollution Control Act.

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Environmentally Friendly Policies

Volume of Waste Generated and Recycling Rate

(1) In our efforts to control CO2 emissions, comply with global warming directives and streamline business efficiency,

we will implement business strategies utilizing energy saving equipment to help achieve our goals.

(2) We will guide the establishment of the sustainable economic society with ecological awareness and promotion of

environmental activities.

(3) We will guide the realization of the recycling society, trying to utilize all possible resources at all steps from

designing to disposal of our products and promoting the environmental load reduction.

(4) We will recognize environmental issues worldwide and engage in them as a global company group.

(5) We will report our environmental protection activities widely and promote the environmental communications with

the society.

Waste products generated in 2013 decreased by

74 tons compared to the previous fiscal year.

This decrease was caused by reduced production

of machine tools.

The recycling rate was 99.4%. Our company shall

continue to instruct group employees regarding

the dismantling and separation of trash in order

to improve our recycling rate.

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requirements of the Waste Disposal Law and to promote voluntary activities.

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Volume of Waste Generated

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factories

0

1,000

500

1,500

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632

544

1,176

2009

442

559

1,001

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459

632

1,091

2012

515

699

1,214

2013

464

676

1,140

X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

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md� msp� npglrcpq� rf_r� d_jj� slbcp� rfc� UCCC� _lb� PmFQ�directives, as well as to conduct inspections on receipt

of the components.

ýMsp�k_afglc�rmmjq�bm�lmr�d_jj�slbcp�rfcqc�bgpcargtcq*�but we have taken aggressive measures such as using

X-ray fluorescence spectrometers to measure the

composition of components with a view to reducing

harmful substances. Components used in the actual

k_afglcq� gl�msp�icw�npmbsarq�_pc�77#�PmFQ�amknjg-ant, excluding certain NC control equipment.

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Social Contribution Activities

On July 21st 2012 (Sat.), our company participated in volunteer clean-up activities at Ohama Beach spon-

sored by the Association for Environmental Safeguards of Shizuoka City. This year, a total of 19

employee volunteers and family members participated in the activities. Unfortunately, the weather did

not cooperate and light rain was falling at the meeting time for the activities. Although lots of drift-

wood had been washed ashore by Typhoon #4, the beach was clean after about 30 minutes of work by

volunteers.

CSR activities at Star Micronics entail an active role in contributing to society with the cooperation of

our employees.

[Clean-up Activities at Ohama Beach]

Clean-up activities Participants from Star Micronics

On September 8th 2012 (Sat.), our company participated in volunteer clean-up activities at Okitsu River

watershed area. This event was jointly organized by the Association for Environmental Safeguards of

Shizuoka City and the Okitsu River Preservation Society. A total of 12 employee volunteers and family

members participated in the activities. The weather was sunny and refreshing on the day of the cleanup.

Although there were remnants of stone ovens which had been built along the riverside, it seems that people

are recently more aware of taking their trash home and there was less garbage along the river than before.

The riverside was clean after about 40 minutes of work by volunteers.

[Clean-up Activities at Okitsu River]

Clean-up activities Participants from Star Micronics

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Publ ication of the Environmental Report

From the perspective of conserving the environment through such measures as reducing energy usage and saving resources,

Star Micronics does not publish its Environmental Report in paper form. Instead,

the report is published on the Star Micronics website as a PDF-format file.

Cltgpmlkclr_j�_argtgrgcq�md�Qr_p�KgapmlgaqĂĂĂhttp://www.star-m.jp/eng/company/co05.html

For enquiries regarding this environmental report, please contact the CSR Promotion Group within the General Affairs Office

Tel: +6/+32+041+/1.0ýD_v8�+81-54-263-1057

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