Mazda endorsed the aims of the "Declaration of Biodiversity by Nippon Keidanren (the Japan Business Federation)" and joined the "Japan Business and Biodiversity Partnership". In FY March 2012, with the aim of systematically developing its initiatives to protect biodiversity, Mazda conducted an assessment of impact on biodiversity. Based on this assessment, Mazda plans to prepare its biodiversity guidelines by the end of FY March 2013.

In accordance with the assessment methodology for the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review(ESR),*1 Mazda conducted an impact assessment to determine what kind of ecosystem services the Company depends on and exerts an impact on throughout its value chain.

The assessment results were reviewed by Professor Nobukazu Nakagoshi of the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, who gave his opinions concerning social contribution activities to improve biodiversity and other issues.

Based on the critical issues on which Mazda should place the highest priority and future directions determined in the impact assessment, Mazda will develop strategic initiatives for the future.