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Targets and Results for Fiscal 2008
Achieving its fiscal year targets for reduction in CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle
In order to achieve the fiscal 2008 target of an 18% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to fiscal 2000 throughout the product life cycle, Konica Minolta needed to reduce CO2 emissions to as much as 957,000 tons. In fact, the Group succeeded in reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle to 853,000 tons, achieving a 27% decrease compared to fiscal 2000. Moreover, all targets set for the four areas mentioned above were achieved.
More information on the target areas is available at the following links:
- CO2 emissions during product usage
- CO2 emissions from production sites
- CO2 emissions during distribution
| Targets | Results | Target achieved | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduce CO2 emissions over the product life cycle by 18% compared with fiscal 2000 (957,000 t-CO2) | 853,000 t-CO2 (Reduce CO2 emissions by 27% compared with fiscal 2000) |
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| Reduce CO2 emissions from all Group production and R&D sites in Japan to 296,000 t-CO2 | 269,000 t-CO2 | ○ | |
| Reduce CO2 emissions from production sites in the U.S., Europe and Asia to 101,000 t-CO2 | 81,000 t-CO2 | ○ | |
| Reduce CO2 emissions during distribution to 34,000 t-CO2 | 31,000 t-CO2 | ○ | |
| Reduce CO2 emissions during product usage to 526,000 t-CO2 | 472,000 t-CO2 | ○ | |
Future Targets
In addition, targets have been set for sales and services
Based on the Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2015, Konica Minolta will work to further reduce CO2 emissions starting in fiscal 2009. In addition to the established targets for reducing CO2 emissions in the areas of production, distribution, and product usage, targets have also been set for the sales and service stages. By expanding targeted areas, the Group is further strengthening its initiatives for the prevention of global warming.
