Brochure for Business Partners - Kyocera
Brochure for Business Partners - Kyocera
Brochure for Business Partners - Kyocera
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<strong>Kyocera</strong> Environmental Charter (an abstract)<br />
[Environmental Management Policies]<br />
1. Compliance with internal environmental standards, of which, global environmental protection is made the<br />
number one priority<br />
2. More efficient utilization of resources and energy, development of processing technologies<br />
3. Development of earth-friendly products of two types: Environmental Improvement Products that will make a<br />
positive contribution to the improvement of the global environment; and Environmentally Gentle Products<br />
that will achieve a far lower burden on the global environment<br />
4. Cooperation with government environmental policies, and participation in or support of social contribution<br />
activities<br />
[Environment Management Objectives]<br />
1. In order to minimize the destruction of the natural environment and any harmful effects on the ecosystem,<br />
<strong>Kyocera</strong> will establish and comply with internal standards that are equal to or more stringent than the<br />
standards specified in applicable international agreements, the legal/governmental regulations of relevant<br />
countries and the regulations of regions where the Company’s facilities are located.<br />
2. At all levels, <strong>Kyocera</strong> will study and evaluate scientifically the effects of its business activities on the<br />
environment, and take the necessary protective measures.<br />
3. <strong>Kyocera</strong> will develop processing technologies and production facilities with maximum resource and energy<br />
efficiency in all manufacturing processes. At the same time, the Company will aim to reduce raw material<br />
utilization in all processes.<br />
4. <strong>Kyocera</strong> will promote in-house energy conservation activities, such as more efficient use of electricity and<br />
fossil fuels, the introduction of high efficiency equipment, and the reutilization of thermal energy.<br />
5. <strong>Kyocera</strong> intends to purchase recyclable materials that contribute to resource conservation. At the same<br />
time, the Company will maximize resource utilization by establishing recycling systems <strong>for</strong> waste-water and<br />
waste materials. The Company will take aggressive steps to recycle, decontaminate and reduce the<br />
volume of all of its industrial waste.<br />
6. <strong>Kyocera</strong> will research and develop “Environmental Improvement Products” that make a positive<br />
contribution to the improvement of the global environment.<br />
7. <strong>Kyocera</strong> will research and develop “Environmentally Gentle Products” that are gentle to Planet Earth and<br />
place a lighter burden on the environment at every stage of production, sales, distribution, consumption<br />
and disposal.<br />
8. <strong>Kyocera</strong> will promote the “greening” (<strong>for</strong>estation) of its facilities in an organized ef<strong>for</strong>t to create lush and<br />
inviting grounds.<br />
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