Efforts to Reduce Environmentally Hazardous Substances

Reducing PRTR* substances

In accordance with various countries' regulations, the Yamaha Motor group tracks and reports the content of chemical substances in the waste materials it generates or discharges that may be harmful to human health or the environment. More than 99% of the PRTR substances released by Yamaha Motor are VOCs^**, most of which are generated in painting processes.
The Fukuroi South Factory began operating a regenerative thermal oxidizer system in 2009, and as a result of this and other measures, VOC emissions per unit of production were 111 g/m2 (group average) in 2010, a reduction of 60.8% compared to 2000. We have achieved at least a 50% per unit reduction for the second consecutive year.
We plan to continue reducing VOC volumes by promoting expanded use of low-VOC paints, improving coating efficiency and reducing paint volumes.

* PRTR: Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
** VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds

Note1: Released volumes represent the sum of reported volumes from each business unit.
Note2: Beginning from this report, the periods for annual totals is the same April to March period as used for our reports to local governments.
Note3: Since 2010, the number of PRTR substances reported on has increased from 354 to 462.

Complying with the REACH Regulation

In response to the enactment of Europe's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation in June 2007, the Yamaha Motor group is strengthening its chemical substance management. We completed pre-registration of target substances in 2008 and investigated chemical substances contained within products sold in Europe for reporting in 2011. We will continue to share pertinent information throughout our entire supply chain, and strive to further enhance the management of chemical substance information.