The protection of personal information has become an issue of great social urgency. As Daiwa House Industry holds a large amount of information ? both personal and corporate ? relating to its customers, we have set forth strict policies on the management of such information at all Group companies, and have designed detailed administrative procedures to be followed in all conceivable circumstances. In these ways, we are ensuing that our risk management system in this field is fully reliable.
With respect to risk management, an issue of increasing importance following the full enactment of the Personal Information Protection Law in April 2005, we use the Risk Management Committee, which was established in April 2002 at Daiwa House Industry, to avoid the risks inherent in the operations of the Group, and to enable a prompt and proper response to any risks that arise. Moreover, we have further strengthened action against the risk of unauthorized disclosure of personal information and we enforce comprehensive security based on our personal information protection policy.
To contain the risks inherent in our business operations to the greatest extent possible, we are actively pursuing initiatives aimed at lowering environmental degradation risks. Specifically, we are working to ensure that no illegal dumping of waste materials takes place. We also undertake soil quality surveys of land plots intended for construction, and of the land on which our manufacturing plants stand, enabling us to identify soil pollution problems and take immediate remedial action.