Toxics Substance Reduction Plan Summary For Toluene & Xylene. Co-Ex-Tec (Staffern) 140 Staffern Drive Concord, ON L4K 2X3

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Toxics Substance Reduction Plan Summary For Toluene & Xylene 140 Staffern Drive Concord, ON L4K 2X3 Revision Date Revision Description Issued By: Approved By

1 Toxics Substance Reduction Plan Summary For Toluene & Xylene 140 Staffern Drive Concord, ON L4K 2X3 Revision Date Revision Description Issued By: Approved By (Facility): Rev.0 Nov. 9/12 Original N.Lewis (Pinchin Environmental) Rev.1 Dec. 7/12 Final R.Brown (Pinchin Environmental) D. Preston D. Preston December 7, 2012

2 INTRODUCTION Facility Summary Co-Ex-Tec (CET) Staffern CET Staffern (also known as CET South) manufactures trim and exterior parts for the automotive industry using extrusion, co-extrusion, and injection molding using plastic (PVC polyvinyl chloride and/or EPDM ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber and/or TPV thermo plastic vulcanized), stamping of metal (stainless steel, aluminum or bi-metal) and assembly operations. Stainless steel and aluminum is received in coils (sheet and wire) which are used within the coextrusion or extrusion departments. The metal is uncoiled and roll-formed (sheet metal only), washed and rinsed and dried. An adhesive and/or promoter is then applied, and the metal is sent through a curing oven. After curing, rubber or PVC is extruded to create the profile. Two (2) flock booths are also used to apply flock to extruded parts. After extrusion and flocking (where applicable), parts are then cooled and cut to length. Extruded parts are then sent to assembly where the extrusions are bent, pierced, punched etc., as required. Received components, foam tapes or protective tapes are also added to the extrusions during the assembly process as required. All final parts are then inspected and shipped off-site. CET Staffern s Environmental Management System (EMS) has been certified to the ISO standard since July 21, 2001, and recertified on September 10, CET Staffern is actively engaged in seeking environmentally sustainable opportunities, such as: APQP includes alternative recycled material use in the product Substitute TPV for EPDM where possible. Upgrade air compressors (VFDs) Compressed air audits Changing out lights to more efficient lights Site capacitors repaired and a new capacitor added to improve Power Factor Improvements to blowers on the south extrusion lines Continue to look for a buyer/recycler of scrap metal with EPDM and PVC 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 Page i

3 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 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. Page ii

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...I 1.0 BASIC FACILITY INFORMATION STATEMENT OF INTENT (FOR TOLUENE & XYLENE) 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...5 Page iii

5 1.0 BASIC FACILITY INFORMATION Substance Information Name Toluene (and its compounds) CAS # Name Xylene (and its compounds) CAS # Facility Information Company Name Facility Name Facility Address UTM Co-ordinates Magna International Inc. 140 Staffern Drive, Concord ON, L4K 2X3 17 T mN m E elev 210m NPRI ID 3026 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 Manufacturing Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Parent Company Information Company Name Company Address Percent Ownership by Parent Company Magna International Inc. 337 Magna Drive, Aurora (Ontario) 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 TOLUENE & XYLENE) In accordance with the Magna Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Policy ( and CET Staffern s 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 (Toluene & Xylene) at CET Staffern.

7 3.0 SUBSTANCES REQUIRING PLANS The following substances require plans, Toluene & Xylene, based on 2011 Toxics Reduction Act accounting information. 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 environmentally responsible manner. This plan documents the options available to CET Staffern to optimize the use of Toluene and Xylene 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 Toluene, and Xylene. 5.0 OPTIONS TO BE IMPLEMENTED (OR STATEMENT THAT NONE ARE TO BE IMPLEMENTED) CET Staffern s commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in an extraordinary lean and efficient manufacturing facility. The following options have been identified to reduce the use, creation, or releases of Toluene and Xylene: Substitute current toluene/xylene based adhesive with toluene/xylene free adhesive Replace gear pumps with peristaltic pumps Better estimations in amount of glue required daily per shift The options are pending technical review and the status of the projects will be commented on an annual basis. If it is in line with the strategic cost savings model for CET Staffern, implementation schedules will be determined. 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 at this time, 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 22, 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 December 7, 2012, I, Phil Girard certify that I am familiar with the processes at Co-Ex-Tec (Staffern) 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. Toluene and Xylene [December ]

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