We consider fulfilling our responsibility as a corporate entity to be a management issue of equal importance to our corporate growth and renewal. We constantly seek to improve and advance our CSR activities to continue earning our status as a company broadly trusted by society.

The foundation for our CSR management activities is our Corporate Philosophy-"We enhance the well-being of the world community through our global business network." This philosophy is manifest in our efforts to contribute to society by applying our three "prominences" emphasizing the environment, quality and customer satisfaction, and human resources, while also enhancing the social value of the Company. In recognition of our CSR management, for two consecutive years the Sekisui Chemical has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.

Since its inception, the Company has been developing products to meet the needs of society and providing a constant stream of value to society. The Company's plastic piping, resin foams, pipeline renewal, unit housing, and other products as well as its various activities are all associated with contributing to society and meeting social needs. We define CSR as the contribution a company makes to society through its business activities, and we will continue to develop new products that fulfill this responsibility.

CSR goes beyond setting and meeting performance targets. We believe it is important that CSR activities be continually assessed and modified to keep pace with the evolution of society and our business content. While the current economic conditions are very severe, we think it is essential to continue fortifying our management base and maintain our status as a company capable of responding to the expectations of society.

Improving our business performance is an important goal of the new GS21-SHINKA!, but just as important is ensuring that we continue earning the trust of society by maintaining our status as a company poised to continue steadily growing in the future. No company can be successful without meeting the expectations and trust of society. Raising corporate value is ultimately and inextricably linked to fulfilling the expectations and earning the trust of society.

July 2009


Naofumi Negishi, President