Featured in CSR Report 2007
Note: Contents and Titles as of June 2007

Toshiba Group employs more than 190,000 people worldwide, and sales in overseas markets are increasing year by year. In these circumstances, as a global enterprise, Toshiba is actively promoting the localization of business. We have Corporate Regional Headquarters in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Oceania, and China to oversee business activities in their respective regions and we actively encourage Group companies to engage in locally based activities to fulfill CSR in accordance with regional characteristics and circumstances.

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

For a global enterprise, CSR-oriented management is the starting point for meeting social demands in various regions while accurately evaluating the impact business activities have on local communities. Toshiba Group addresses local issues from this perspective.

Employees by Region(March 31, 2007)

Focus on Environmental Activities in Europe and North America

In Europe, for instance, to sell products in EU countries it is necessary to comply with EU directives that rigorously restrict environmental impacts. Responding to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH), which came into effect on June 1, 2007, is an extremely urgent task. Accordingly, Toshiba Group companies in Europe have been focusing efforts on strengthening their environmental management and sharing with group companies in other regions information concerning European environmental regulations. In response to heightened environmental awareness in North America, we are engaging in environmental initiatives such as recovering and recycling of laptop computers free of charge and holding an environmental dialogue with stakeholders.

A Priority in Asia: Encouraging Suppliers to Implement CSR

Toshiba has many manufacturing subsidiaries and their suppliers in Asian countries. In 2005 we requested suppliers to implement CSR activities and in 2006 conducted a survey on the progress of CSR implementation at major suppliers covering human rights and labor conditions, the environment, and legal compliance. We plan to increase the number of suppliers surveyed and support the implementation of CSR activities back through the supply chain.

Emphasizing HR Development and Localization in China

Toshiba has sold and provided products in China since commencing business immediately following the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1972. Since establishing local subsidiaries in the 1990s, we have actively imparted our manufacturing technologies and quality control expertise. These forward-looking activities support today's relationship of trust with China. Our current priorities are development of local talent, that is localization of business.

• 1. Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
• 2. Development Training in China
• 3. Stakeholder Dialogue