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Targets and Results
Targets and Results for Fiscal 2008
Achieving its fiscal year targets for total atmospheric VOC emissions and REACH compliance
In response to the fiscal 2008 target of 90% reduction in total atmospheric emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to fiscal 2000 (calculated based on risk conversion), Konica Minolta achieved a 92% reduction. Furthermore, the Group made on-schedule progress towards completing its management system of chemical-containing products in compliance with REACH regulations*.
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- REACH regulations: The EU consolidated its earlier regulations concerning chemical substances, and in June 2007, enacted new regulations for the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals.
| Targets | Results | Target achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce total atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) by 90% compared with fiscal 2000 | Reduce total atmospheric emissions of VOCs by 92% compared with fiscal 2000 | ○ |
| Establish a system for management of chemicals in products to comply with REACH regulations | [Chemicals] Completion of pre-registration [Equipment products] Establishment of a data management system | ○ |
Future Targets
Expanding the scope of reduction to substances that pose risks to ecosystems
From fiscal 2009 going forward, Konica Minolta will expand the scope of reductions in atmospheric emissions of harmful substances from substances that pose a direct risk to human health to include substances that pose an environmental risk as well. The Group will take further steps to reduce chemical risks with the view of achieving the Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2015.
