Reducing CO₂ Emissions through Products and Solutions

Multifunction printers require heating to fix toner to paper, making it important to reduce power consumption during fixing in order to lower overall power consumption. Konica Minolta independently developed "Simitri V Toner," which fixes at a lower temperature, reducing the fixing temperature by approximately 15°C compared to conventional models. The successor bizhub C361i series, released in 2024, also uses this low-temperature fixing technology, reducing the TEC value^* by approximately 22% compared to products introduced before this technology was applied.

*TEC value (Typical Electricity Consumption): A value representing electricity consumption when a multifunction printer is operated for one week under specified conditions.

To ensure the effective use of resources, Konica Minolta is advancing initiatives to make products smaller and lighter, as well as to promote recycling. These initiatives not only reduce the use of natural resources but also reduce CO₂ emissions from the procurement of new materials.

Konica Minolta not only reduces product lifecycle CO₂ emissions but also increases avoided CO₂ emissions for customers and society.

Konica Minolta’s "Gas Monitoring Solution" applies its core lens design and image processing technologies to visualize hydrocarbon gases with high global warming potential. The system can quickly and easily identify leak locations and measure leak quantities, even in environments where it is difficult to use conventional gas detectors, such as in strong winds, at height, or at high-temperature facilities.
By providing this solution to support methane emissions reduction initiatives being undertaken by oil and gas operators worldwide, Konica Minolta contributes to mitigating the impact of gas leaks on climate change.

Konica Minolta launched the in-line pretreatment ink "O'ROBE" in 2025. The ink can be applied simultaneously with reactive dye ink, in only the required amount and only where needed. This eliminates the need for a drying process after coating, significantly reducing energy consumption, including electricity and gas. Additionally, significantly reducing the amount of pretreatment chemicals used also contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions associated with the procurement of these chemicals.

Perovskite solar cells are lightweight, flexible, and highly efficient, allowing them to be installed in locations where conventional silicon solar cells could not be placed, and are expected to serve as a solution for climate change mitigation. Leveraging technologies cultivated in its Performance Materials business, Konica Minolta can supply highly water-resistant barrier films that protect moisture-sensitive perovskite materials and support extended product lifespans. Furthermore, by combining inkjet heads that enable segmented coating of the perovskite power generation layer with hyperspectral imaging inspection that enables non-contact visualization of coating conditions (coating unevenness and film thickness), Konica Minolta will contribute to ensuring stable mass production and promoting widespread adoption.