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Restoring and Preserving Biodiversity
Targets and Results for Fiscal 2010
Formulating an action plan upon evaluating its dependence and impact on biodiversity
In fiscal 2009, as a first step towards restoring and preserving biodiversity, the Group reviewed the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR) published by World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and evaluated its dependence and impact on biodiversity in its business activities at each step of the product life cycle.
Based on these results, the Group revised its procurement standards for paper sold as part of the Business Technologies business. In addition, in April 2011 the group established the Guidelines for Biodiversity Preservation. By incorporating these procedures into the Green Factory Certification System, the Group will undertake measures for the conservation of ecosystems at its production sites around the world.
| Objectives | Fiscal 2010 Targets | Fiscal 2010 Results | Target Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoring and preserving biodiversity | • Reexamine the procurement standards for paper • Establish a plan for ecosystem conservation measures |
• Prepared revised draft of the procurement standards for paper • Addition compliance with criteria of the Green Factory Certification System |
Yes |
Integration with the Green Factory Certifi cation System
Undertaking measures for the conservation of ecosystems at its production sites
Konica Minolta is working to preserve biodiversity as part of its unique Green Factory Certification System for comprehensive evaluation of the environmental activities of its production sites. Guidelines have been set for consideration of water resources and wastewater, and proper management of greenery at factories, as the certification standards for Level 2 require compliance with these guidelines.
Guidelines for Biodiversity Preservation
Consideration of water resources
• Reduction targets are set for total water intake, or for water used on site, and reduction measures are implemented.
• If groundwater is used, measures must be taken to reduce the amount used
Consideration of wastewater
• In order to prevent ecological damage to rivers and lakes, a risk management system must be established to shut off highly polluted wastewater
• Checks are in place to determine the impact of wastewater emitted into public water areas on ecosystems, such as aquatic habitats
Proper management of greenery at factories
• Invasive alien species that are likely to have a negative impact on ecosystems are not planted or sown on the factory’s premises.
• When planting trees in factory grounds, management and protection must be accorded to any rare species that are discovered
Procurement Standards for Paper Forms
Procuring Copy Paper in Consideration of Forest Resource Conservation
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Co., Ltd., a sales company of office equipment and solutions in Japan, has established the PPC Paper Purchase Standards, which have been implemented since 2007. The Standards stipulate that copy paper supplied to customers should be procured by taking into account the impact of forest destruction and degradation on living environments of animals, plants, and people.
To ensure the sustainability of forest resources, the procurement standards for paper, reviewed from a global perspective in fiscal 2010, are scheduled for revision in 2011.