Thanks to efforts to improve the paint thinner recovery ratio and coating efficiency, in FY2010 the amounts of substances designated under the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law released into the atmosphere and water system decreased by 61% from FY1998, to 1,075 tons. These figures are attributable to the Company's introduction of the Aqua-Tech Paint System and measures to reduce paint-thinner use.

Mazda will continue working to reduce emissions of VOCs and PRTR-designated substances.