Mid-term Environmental Plan

Mid-term Environmental Plan (Plan and Results) Advancing environmetal management based on a mid-term plan. Toward achieving both environmental and econimic goals based on a mid-term plan.

Mid-term Environmental Plan

To further advance our environmental management toward achieving both environmental and economic goals, we have established Double Eco-Efficiency as our corporate vision for 2010. This means that we are striving to double our eco-efficiency - which we define as company value divided by environmental impact - over our fiscal 2000 level. The Konica Minolta Group has developed a Mid-term Environmental Plan, a rolling plan that stipulates specific programs for realizing the above aim. The Plan is reviewed annually, taking into account the previous year's results and changes in social trends, while prioritizing Measures to Prevent Global Warming, Initiatives to Help Establish a Recycling-based Society, and Minimization of Chemical Risks. In fiscal 2005, we reviewed the Plan, with “worldwide,” “lifecycle” and “total reduction” as keywords.

To help prevent global warming, Konica Minolta has targeted a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions by fiscal 2010 (as compared to the 2000 level) throughout the product lifecycle, from production and distribution to use. To ensure that we achieve this goal, reduction targets are set, respectively, for the following three parameters: CO₂ emissions from sites in Japan, from manufacturing sites outside Japan, and during product use. Particularly with regard to CO₂ emissions from domestic sites, the importance of global warming-preventive measures has been further emphasized by implementation of the Kyoto Protocol; we work to curb CO₂ emissions systematically, by obtaining emission credits and by other means.

To help advance the creation of a recycling-based society, the Konica Minolta Group has targeted a 20% reduction in total waste emissions from business sites worldwide by fiscal 2010, as compared with fiscal 2000 levels. We have also established zero-emission targets for manufacturing sites in Japan and overseas, so as to globally promote environmental impact minimization and loss reduction.

In terms of minimizing chemical risks, we have established as our target the reduction of total atmospheric emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to one-tenth of fiscal 2000 levels (risk conversion). At the same time, we continue to minimize the environmental risks posed by chemical substances, by achieving respective preferential reduction goals for dichloromethane and other chemical substances.

Mid-term Environmental Plan Targets (Fiscal 2006-2010)
Measures to Prevent Global Warming 2010: Reduce CO₂ emissions throughout product lifecycle by 20% from FY2000 levels	2010: Reduce CO₂ emissions from all Konica Minolta Group sites in Japan by 7% compared to FY1990
	2010: Reduce CO₂ emissions from overseas manufacturing sites by 7% compared to FY2000
	2010: Reduce CO₂ emissions during product use by 30% compared to FY2000
Initiatives to Help Establish Recycling-based Society 2010: Reduce emissions from manufacturing sites worldwide by 20% from FY2000 levels	2007: Attain Level 2 zero emissions* at all manufacturing sites in Japan
	2008: Attain Level 1 zero emissions* at all manufacturing sites in Asia
Minimize Chemical Risks 2008 Reduce atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) to one-tenth of FY2000 levels	2008: Reduce total atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) by 90% from FY2000 levels
	2008: Reduce atmospheric emissions of dichloromethane to 106.5 t or less
	2010: Phase out 1,2-dichloroethane
	2008: Reduce atmospheric emissions of methanol to 53 t or less
	2006: Reduce atmospheric emissions of ethyl acetate to 175 t or less
	2008: Reduce atmospheric emissions of methyl ethyl ketone to 22 t or less
	2007: Phase out specified heavy metals (lead, hexavalent chromium, cadmium and mercury) in all products
	2008: Establish REACH-compliant system to manage chemical substances used in products
Develop Foundation for Environmental Management	2006: Establish rules for environmental investments
	2006: Establish automated aggregation system for environmental accounting
	2007: Complete global environmental management system
	2007: Complete mechanism for internal environmental audits (system and compliance) in Japan
	2008: Complete establishment of Global Environment/Safety Management System
Promote Information Disclosure	2007: Disclose environmental data on all manufacturing sites worldwide
Promote Information Disclosure	2008: Site risk communication at major sites worldwide

*1: Attainment criteria for Level 1 zero emissions: Recycle at least 90% of waste, reduce landfill to 5% or less of total waste and reduce external fees for waste treatment by more than 90%
(cf. fiscal 1998, or fiscal 1999 for certain items)
*2: Attainment criteria for Level 2 zero emissions: Reduce volume of waste disposed of externally by 30% per unit of sales compared to fiscal 2001

Targets for Fiscal 2006
Measures to Prevent Global Warming 2010: Reduce CO₂ emissions throughout product lifecycle by 20% from FY2000 levels	Achieve targets for each business company Conclude emissions trading agreements
	Establish targets and identify measures for each site
	Establish and achieve targets for each business company
Initiatives to Help Establish Recycling-based Society 2010: Reduce emissions from manufacturing sites worldwide by 20% from FY2000 levels	Attain Level 2 zero emissions at four sites (nine sites in cumulative total)
	Develop plan to attain Level 1 zero emissions at all manufacturing sites in Asia and identify measures for achieving that goal
Minimize Chemical Risks 2008 Reduce atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) to one-tenth of FY2000 levels	Reduce total atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) by 82% from FY2000 levels
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of dichloromethane to 110 t or less
	Reduce 1,2-dichloroethane to 3 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of methanol to 69 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of ethyl acetate to 175 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of methyl ethyl ketone to 24 t or less
	Develop and implement plan for each business company
	Introduce management system for chemical substances used in products
Develop Foundation for Environmental Management	Establish rules for environmental investments
	Establish automated aggregation system for environmental accounting
	Commence establishment of environmental management system outside Japan
	Review and operate internal environmental audit system in Japan
	Commence use of new system in Japan; improve and expand system accordingly
Promote Information Disclosure	Publish environmental data of major manufacturing sites outside Japan via Internet
Promote Information Disclosure	Promote communications in accordance with site risk communication guidelines

Results for Fiscal 2005

As part of our efforts to help prevent global warming, Konica Minolta has created a scenario for achieving “7% reduction of CO₂ emissions from Group business sites in Japan by fiscal 2010, as compared to fiscal 1990 levels.” Our target of 7% reduction in CO₂ emissions is higher than the target Japan must meet under the Kyoto Protocol. Konica Minolta has also implemented an Energy-Conservation Support Program to reinforce its energy-saving activities. Under the Program, we have come up with some 500 measures for energy conservation. Through these measures, we expect that Konica Minolta can reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 30,000 tons by fiscal 2010. In conjunction with these efforts, as a complementary measure Konica Minolta has made preparations for acquiring emission credits, and has developed a program for emission credit assessment.

As for the initiatives toward helping establish a recycling-based Society, now that the final two sites have met Level 1 criteria, all our manufacturing sites in Japan have attained Level 1 zero emissions. Moreover, in addition to the three sites that attained Level 2 zero emissions in fiscal 2004, two sites reached Level 2 in fiscal 2005. Level 2 is more difficult to attain than Level 1; Level 2 sets targets for reducing the volume of waste disposed of externally. Through these zero emission efforts, the cumulative effects of our cost reduction amounted to 1.9 billion yen.

Regarding the minimization of chemical risks, each business site achieved its respective targets for atmospheric VOC emissions, enabling the entire Konica Minolta Group to realize a 72% reduction of total atmospheric emissions (risk conversion), as compared to fiscal 2000 levels.

As to reduction in specific heavy metals used in our products, we implemented programs for phasing out use of these heavy metals in all our products, giving priority to RoHS-designated products. As a result, we have already phased out their use in all products subject to the RoHS Directive.

Targets for Fiscal 2005
Measures to Prevent Global Warming	Create scenario for achieving Group CO₂ emission reduction targets
Initiatives to Help Establish Recycling-based Society	Draw up plan to attain Level 2 zero emissions*; implement activities based on plan
Minimization of Chemical Risks	Reduce total atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) by 60% compared to FY2000 levels
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of dichloromethane to 144 t or less
	Reduce use of 1,2-dichloroethane to 3.5 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of methanol to 75 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of ethyl acetate to 263 t or less
	Reduce atmospheric emissions of methyl ethyl ketone to 26 t or less
	Phase out use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in product packaging materials
	RoHS-designated products: Phase out use of specified heavy metals Products other than RoHS-designated products: Phase out use of specified heavy metals in new products
	Establish analysis system for chemicals used in products
Development of Foundation for Environmental Management	Test rule for environmental investments
	Draw up specifications and introduction plan for Environmental Accounting Aggregation System
	Obtain multi-site ISO 14001 certification for all Japanese companies in Group Establish Global Environmental Management System
	Establish system in Japan that provides basis for Global Environment/Safety Management System
Promotion of Information Disclosure	Publish data on 28 manufacturing sites in Japan via Internet Draw up site risk communication guidelines

Results from Fiscal 2005
Measures to Prevent Global Warming	Scenario for achieving targets was created and incorporated into new Mid-term Environmental Plan. Energy-Conservation Support Program (energy-saving diagnosis) was implemented; by fiscal 2010, CO₂ emissions reduction of approximately 30,000 tons is expected. Konica Minolta risk assessment standards were established to acquire emission credits. Targets for CO₂ emission reduction were set for manufacturing sites outside Japan and incorporated into new Mid-term Environment Plan.
Initiatives to Help Establish Recycling-based Society	Level 1 attained by remaining two sites as scheduled; thus all manufacturing sites have attained Level 2. Level 2 attained by additional two sites. Zero emissions targets were set for manufacturing sites outside Japan and incorporated into Mid-term Environmental Plan.
Minimization of Chemical Risks	Total atmospheric emissions of VOCs (risk conversion) were reduced by 72%, exceeding target.
	Atmospheric emissions of dichloromethane were reduced to 116.3 t, exceeding target.
	Use of 1,2-dichloroethane was reduced to 1.6 t, exceeding target.
	Atmospheric emissions of methanol were reduced to 65.1 t, exceeding target.
	Atmospheric emissions of ethyl acetate were reduced to 216.1 t, exceeding target.
	Atmospheric emissions of methyl ethyl ketone were reduced to 24.6 t, exceeding target.
	Use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in product packaging materials was phased out.
	RoHS-designated products: Use of specified heavy metals was phased out. Products other than RoHS-designated products: Use of specified heavy metals was discontinued in almost all new products, although these substances were still used in some new products due to technological difficulties.
	Guidelines were set and applied in regard to measuring contained amounts of specified chemicals.
Development of Foundation for Environmental Management	Rule for converting environmental risk to monetary value was still under review.
	With view to introducing automated aggregation system, environmental accounting rules and formats were revised, and system introduction plan was drawn up.
	Scope of multi-site ISO 14001 certification was expanded in January 2006, encompassing all Japanese companies in Group. Preparation for establishing Global Environmental Management System completed; to commence operation in fiscal 2006.
	Basic system in Japan established; to commence operation in fiscal 2006.
Promotion of Information Disclosure	Data on 13 manufacturing sites in Japan published. Preparations under way to publish data on remaining sites. Risk communication guidelines not yet established. Discussions continued regarding development of these guidelines.