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● ACORN - An Okamura Initiative to Enhance Biodiversity

The Okamura Group has started comprehensive implementation of the ACORN action plan that aims to conserve biodiversity and promote the sustainable use of resources.

Act-2 Learn about the natural environment

Act-1 Utilize lumber that ensures forest health

Act-3 Enlarge the area of influence

Act-1 Utilize lumber that ensures forest health

Act-2 Learn about the natural environment

Based on the Okamura Group lumber usage policy, we avoid using any wood that has the potential to adversely affect the environment or biodiversity. In addition, we are developing products that make use of wood resources that have less impact on the environment such as certified forest-friendly materials, Japanese domestic lumber, or waste wood.

Environmental education programs are occasionally carried out to raise employee awareness in regard to the significance and importance of biodiversity. Knowledge and understanding gained through these programs can then be applied to work such as product design.

Act-3 Enlarge the area of influence

Okamura Group Lumber Usage Policy 1. We do not use the following types of lumber: 　a) Taken from endangered species. 　b) Obtained through illegal logging, production, or trade.

To enlarge the area of influence that the ACORN project has on society, we are working hard to promote ACORN activities, and ensure that there is adequate two-way communication with all parties involved. We also plan to work with local communities to create initiatives that help conserve biodiversity.

　c) Adversely affecting the forest ecosystem or local communities. 2. We endorse the use of the following types of lumber: 　a) Certified as forest-friendly (or equivalent certification). 　b) Construction waste or recycled materials. 　c) Japanese domestic/regional lumber.

CSR Report The Okamura Group CSR report gives a summary of all activities that aim to provide both economic and environmental benefits. Please refer to the Okamura Group website. http://www.okamura.co.jp/

Environmental Education for Children As part of our commitment to contribute to a sustainable society through environmentally-friendly manufacturing and services, we sent some employees to elementary schools to teach the children topics such as the importance of protecting the global environment, taking good care of products, and techniques to extend the life of their desks and chairs.

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