Basic Principle Marubeni Group, aware of its responsiblity as a good corporate citizen, will do its utmost to preserve the environmental well-being of the earth, while striving for the harmony and prosperity of human society. Basic Policy Considering the global nature and diversified business activities of the Marubeni Group, basic policy in connection with global environmental preservation related to Marubeni Group's activities shall be established as follows: 1.While undertaking business activities, environmental impacts will always be considered and efforts to reduce environmental risks, protect the environment and prevent pollution will be made. (1) International environmental guidelines and environmental laws and regulations related to the county concerned and local self-governing body etc. will be observed. (2) At the time new investment and business is commenced and new equipment introduced, the reduction of environmental impacts wil be considered. This will be especially true for resource development projects where teh preservaton of teh natural ecosystem and regional environment will be given great consideration and care. (3) In daily office work, green procurement, energy savings, resource savings, reduction of waste and improvement of business efficiency will be carried out. (4) Efforts to create goods, services and social systems related to protection and/or improvement of the environment will be made. 2.In line with the spirit of this Environmental Policy, efforts toward and continuous improvement of the environmental management system of the Marubeni Group shall be made. 3.All directors and employees shall be notified of this Environmental Policy and this Environmental Policy will also be made available to the public.