| TohokuEPCO has developed and operated an Environmental Management System (EMS) across the entire company since April 2000. |
| TohokuEPCO has established task forces to deal with environmental issues since March 1990. |

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TohokuEPCO has clearly defined its lines of accountability. The vice president and general managers are responsible for environmental management (EM) at the company and department / office levels, respectively. In addition, EM managers and eco-leaders are promoting activities at individual offices. At all of our thermal and nuclear power stations, ISO14001-based EMSs have been implemented. |