In May 2005, Mazda established "Green Procurement Guidelines" as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its entire supply chain. These guidelines are available in both Japanese and English language versions and apply to our suppliers in Japan and overseas. They stipulate that we will preferentially purchase from suppliers that properly create and operate environmental management systems, observe legal statutes, and control environmental substances of concern.

Mazda requires its suppliers of parts, materials, and industrial equipment and tools to obtain ISO 14001 certification, and supports the certification process by providing information and other assistance.

As a result, all the approximately 400 major suppliers with which Mazda maintains ongoing relationships had acquired certification by the end of FY2006. In FY2008 as well, we continued toward 100% certification, including for new suppliers. We will continue our efforts to maintain 100% certification.

Working through our major primary suppliers, we also are encouraging secondary and subsequent supplier to put in place their own environmental management systems.

As part of our efforts to comply with revisions in FY2010 to applicable domestic environmental laws, the Mazda Group requested its suppliers to fully comply with relevant laws, and to attend explanatory meetings held by related government bodies, in order to ensure compliance with environmental laws.