[Basic Philosophy]

In the twenty-first century, as environmental problems and problems of resources become increasingly universal, The Asahi Shimbun Company will make company-wide efforts to contribute to environmental improvement, reinforce its traditional attitudes and efforts and, as an environmentally advanced company, to be ahead of citizens¡Ç current environmental awareness.

[Basic Policies]

1. To promote the recycling of various kinds of waste substances generated by business activities.

2. To streamline further the use of energy so as to reduce the burden on the environment.

3. To not simply comply with laws, ordinances, and local regulations concerning the environment but to also make positive efforts to play a leading role.

4. To create an awareness among individual employees through company bulletins and campaigns which will be reflected in their behavior in everyday life.