Guided by its management philosophy of creating value “from the biosphere to outer space,” the NOF Group is dedicated to coexisting with the world. By producing environmentally sensitive products and applying its expertise in life sciences over a broad range of business fields, the Group is developing products that reflect environmental, safety and health issues. In this way, the NOF Group is determined to play a part in protecting healthy living and the global environment.The 2004 Environmental Report details the Responsible Care activities of the NOF Group.