Toxics Substance Reduction Plan Summary For Chromium & Manganese. Formet Industries 1 Cosma Court St.Thomas, Ontario N5P 4J5

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1 Toxics Substance Reduction Plan Summary For Chromium & Manganese 1 Cosma Court St.Thomas, Ontario N5P 4J5 Revision Date Revision Description Issued By: Approved By (Facility): Rev.0 Nov. 8/ 2012 Original K. Mask (Pinchin Environmental) Rev.1 Dec 7, 2012 Final R.Brown (Pinchin Environmental) A. Smith A. Smith December 7, 2012

2 INTRODUCTION Facility Summary (Formet) is located in St. Thomas, Ontario and opened in 1998 as a division of Magna International Inc. The plant size is measured at 1,050,000 square feet and in 2011 it employed 1087 full-time employees. The facility manufactures frames, frame components and structural components for cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Formet s Environmental Management System (EMS) has been certified to the ISO standard since June Formet is actively engaged in seeking environmentally sustainable opportunities, such as: Reducing energy usage (electricity, natural gas) through various projects such as installing energy efficient lighting and heating equipment, motion sensors for lighting, air curtains, and minimizing compressed air losses. Reducing the pollution loading to the sanitary sewer system by treating wastewater and reducing the use of substances such as phosphorus in floor cleaners. Minimizing depletion of natural resources such as minimizing oil losses from the stamping processes and reducing the use of stamping fluids. Minimizing waste by improving recycling and reducing solid waste disposal. Magna International Inc. Magna International Inc. (Magna) is a leading global automotive supplier with 305 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. Our 117,000 employees are focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing. Our product capabilities include producing body, chassis, interiors, exteriors, seating, powertrain, electronics, mirrors, closures and roof systems and modules, as well as complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our website at Innovation has long been a key driver within Magna, focussing on our internal process efficiencies and our products. Magna s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy states that innovative design and engineering are to be utilized to reduce the environmental impact of Magna s products and facilities are working to keep raw material inputs efficient. The majority of our facilities in Ontario are ISO registered with site specific targets and objectives. Magna is committed, through the Corporate Constitution, to allocate a minimum of 7% of its 2012 Pinchin Environmental Ltd. i

3 pre-tax profits annually on research and development to ensure its long-term viability. R&D activity includes work on green and fuel efficient technologies. The Innovation page of Magna's web site identifies some of our current innovations; which include: making our customers' vehicles safer and lighter, thereby reducing the carbon footprint; developing and supporting alternative fuel technologies; and improving our manufacturing processes Pinchin Environmental Ltd. ii

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...I 1.0 BASIC FACILITY INFORMATION STATEMENT OF INTENT (FOR CHROMIUM, & MANGANESE) SUBSTANCES REQUIRING PLANS OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN & ANY TARGETS OPTIONS TO BE IMPLEMENTED (OR STATEMENT THAT NONE ARE TO BE IMPLEMENTED) CONTENTS OF THIS PLAN SUMMARY REFLECTS THE PLAN CERTIFICATION BY HIGHEST RANKING EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATION BY LICENSED PLANNER Pinchin Environmental Ltd. iii

5 1.0 BASIC FACILITY INFORMATION Substance Information Name CAS # Name CAS # Chromium (and its compounds) NA-04 Manganese (and its compounds) NA-09 Facility Information Company Name Facility Name Facility Address Site Coordinates (main entrance of site) Magna International, Inc. 1 Cosma Court, St.Thomas, Ontario, N5P 4J5 Map Datum: NAD83, Zone: 17 UTM Easting: UTM Northing: NPRI ID 5725 MOE ID Number of Full-Time Employees in Digit NAICS Code 4-Digit NAICS Code 6-Digit NAICS Code N/A Manufacturing 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Mfg Other Motor Vehicle Parts Mfg. Parent Company Information Company Name Company Address Percent Ownership by Parent Company Magna International, Inc. 375 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 7L6 100%

6 Public Contact Information Tracy Fuerst Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Phone: (905) Fax: (905) Magna International Inc. 337 Magna Drive Aurora, ON L4G 7K1 2.0 STATEMENT OF INTENT (FOR CHROMIUM, & MANGANESE) is committed to playing a leadership role in protecting the environment. The use of Chromium and Manganese is an integral part of the products that we manufacturer, and it is not technically or economically feasible to reduce. We will continue to use these substances in strict accordance with all applicable environmental regulations. In accordance with the Magna Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Policy ( and ISO Environmental Policy, we are committed to an operating philosophy based on fairness and concern for employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. Magna s objective as expressed in the HSE Policy is to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental practices in all of our operations with the intention, through technological innovation and process efficiencies, to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment and to provide safe and healthful working conditions. In keeping with Magna s decentralized organizational structure, facilities are responsible for setting site specific objectives and targets under their ISO system and to meet the objectives within the Magna HSE Policy to: improve the efficient use of natural resources, including energy; minimize waste streams and emissions; and implement effective recycling programs in our manufacturing operations, through the use of locally set continuous improvement targets. With reference to the Ontario Toxics Reduction Act, the reduction objectives are outlined in Section 4 of this Plan for the reportable substances (Chromium and Manganese) at Formet Industries. 3.0 SUBSTANCES REQUIRING PLANS The following substances require plans, Chromium and Manganese, based on 2011 Toxics Reduction Act accounting information. These substances are used in raw material metals manufactured into automotive components.

7 4.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN & ANY TARGETS Magna International Inc. prides itself on technical innovation in order to produce high quality automotive components in an environmental responsible manner. This plan documents the options available to to optimize the use of Chromium and Manganese at the facility. At this time, there are no specific targets for reduction, however, as is our standard practice, we will continue to meet regularly with our staff and look for opportunities to reduce our use of Chromium and Manganese. 5.0 OPTIONS TO BE IMPLEMENTED (OR STATEMENT THAT NONE ARE TO BE IMPLEMENTED) commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in an extraordinary lean and efficient manufacturing facility. The facility s continuous improvement measures, coupled with the acknowledgment that the customer provides the specifications for the raw materials processed at the site mean that there are no additional options for the facility to implement. 6.0 CONTENTS OF THIS PLAN SUMMARY REFLECTS THE PLAN This Plan Summary accurately reflects the Toxic Substance Reduction Plans dated November 2, 2012, prepared for the substances listed in Section 1.0 of this Summary.

8 7.0 CERTIFICATION BY HIGHEST RANKING EMPLOYEE

9 8.0 CERTIFICATION BY LICENSED PLANNER As of November 2, 2012, I, Kris Mask certify that I am familiar with the processes at Formet Industries that use or create the toxic substances referred to below, that I agree with the estimates referred to in subparagraphs 7 iii, iv and v of subsection 4 (1) of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 that are set out in the toxic substance reduction plans referred to below for the toxic substances and that the plans comply with that Act and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. Chromium and Manganese [November 2, 2012] Kris Mask, TSRP0125 Environmental Scientist Pinchin Environmental Ltd. kmask@pinchin.com