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Environmental Activities

About Konica Minolta

Preventing Global Warming

CO₂ Emissions from Manufacturing

Targets and Results for Fiscal 2010 (Manufacturing)

Konica Minolta met its targets through activities related to the Green Factory Certification System

Through operation of its unique Green Factory Certification System for comprehensive evaluation of the environmental activities of its production facilities, Konica Minolta improved its energy production efficiency and steadily reduced CO₂ emissions from manufacturing.
In fiscal 2010, the Group implemented measures including improving the productivity of each business unit, raising the efficiency of facilities, and increasing insulation so that out of 23 business units, 12 achieved Green Factory Level 1 (12% reduction*1 in CO₂ emissions per unit of production*2). As a result, while CO₂ emissions in fiscal 2010 increased year on year, the Group was able to achieve the targets set for emissions per unit of sales volume.
Konica Minolta aims to ensure that the remaining 11 business units achieve Level 1 in order to meet the target for fiscal 2011.

*1: The base year is fiscal 2005. Based on this numerical value, standards tailored to factory characteristics are established
*2: Per unit of production: Environmental impact in terms of production output or production volume

Green Factory Certification System

CO<sub />2</sub> Emissions from Manufacturing

*: Past data has been restated to reflect the improvement in calculation accuracy

Fiscal 2010 Targets and Results (compared with fiscal 2005)
Theme	Fiscal 2010 Targets	Fiscal 2010 Results	Target Achieved
Preventing global warming	CO₂ emissions from manufacturing: +34.6% (per unit of sales)	+29.5%	Yes

Standards for Calculating Environmental Data

Energy Conservation of Facilities and Equipment

Konica Minolta has introduced a variety of measures to achieve the Green Factory Certification Standards

Case 1: Initiatives at Konica Minolta Supplies Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Konica Minolta Supplies Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which produces polymerized toner at its plants in Kofu and Tatsuno, is undertaking measures to improve productivity in addition to various energy-saving initiatives. For example, by changing the method of controlling temperature regulation in the polymerization reaction process of toner manufacturing, it became possible to maintain the polymerization reactor at a constant temperature without frequent heating and cooling. In addition, the company introduced consolidated steam piping throughout the plant and reduced heat loss through improved insulation, among other measures. As a result of these activities, the company achieved a 24% reduction*1 in CO₂ emissions per unit of production*2 and reached the Green Factory Level 1 standard.

*1: Using the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 when mass production of polymerized toner started at the Tatsuno Plant as a benchmark
*2: Per unit of production: Environmental impact in terms of production output or production volume. Each business unit selects the measure that enables its productivity versus CO₂ emissions to be evaluated appropriately.

Case 2: Greenery on Rooftops and Walls (Green Curtain)

At its buildings all over Japan, Konica Minolta is adding greenery to the rooftops and walls, as a "Green Curtain." This initiative will result in CO₂ absorption through photosynthesis, and have a cooling effect on the buildings through natural shading and transpiration (by which plants release moisture vapor into the air). In short, it will help prevent global warming and lower the heat island effect.
Konica Minolta Business Expert, Inc. is examining environmental technologies for greening the roof of its existing building. The company focused on evaporation from moss as a means of achieving a thermal barrier effect without using soil, developing a unique moss sheet which is being grown on the roof of its Tokyo site Hino. The company will check the energy savings up to March 2012 and will promote similar methods at other Group companies.