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## Initiatives for Biodiversity 

Astellas is working to reduce the impact of its business activities in all fields on the ecosystem in order to make a positive contribution to the preservation of biodiversity. At the same time, we actively contribute to the creation of a society that coexists with the natural world, enabling the preservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of the benefits of healthy ecosystems. 

Astellas has created a biodiversity index by assessing the three main factors responsible for the deterioration of biodi- versity, namely environmental pollution, resource consump- tion and global warming. Going forward, we will continue making improvements in each category while working toward achieving the target set for fiscal 2020, which is 

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* Previously, we calculated the biodiversity index using consolidated net sales. From fiscal 2013, we have calculated the biodiversity index using consolidated sales based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). For reference, the biodiversity index for fiscal 2012, calculated based on IFRS-based consolidated sales of ¥981.9 billion for fiscal 2012, was 1.93. 

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For further information on Astellas activities regarding the environment, please visit the following website: 

http://www.astellas.com/en/csr/environment/ 

twice the fiscal 2005 level. 

In fiscal 2013, we achieved our target biodiversity index level after this index reached 2.27 times the fiscal 2005 level. (For details on the method: http://www.astellas.com/en/csr/ environment/biodiversity_sub_02.html) 

## Initiatives for Resource Recycling 

Astellas recognizes that the use of sustainable resources is essential for continuing its business activities. Accordingly, we must play an active role toward the creation of a recycling- oriented society. Astellas conducts various initiatives including the effective use of water resources and the recycling of waste materials (reuse, recycling and use of all thermal energy). 

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