Brochure for Business Partners - Kyocera

Kyocera Environmental Charter (an abstract)
[Environmental Management Policies]
1. Compliance with internal environmental standards, of which, global environmental protection is made the
number one priority
2. More efficient utilization of resources and energy, development of processing technologies
3. Development of earth-friendly products of two types: Environmental Improvement Products that will make a
positive contribution to the improvement of the global environment; and Environmentally Gentle Products
that will achieve a far lower burden on the global environment
4. Cooperation with government environmental policies, and participation in or support of social contribution
activities
[Environment Management Objectives]
1. In order to minimize the destruction of the natural environment and any harmful effects on the ecosystem,
Kyocera will establish and comply with internal standards that are equal to or more stringent than the
standards specified in applicable international agreements, the legal/governmental regulations of relevant
countries and the regulations of regions where the Company’s facilities are located.
2. At all levels, Kyocera will study and evaluate scientifically the effects of its business activities on the
environment, and take the necessary protective measures.
3. Kyocera will develop processing technologies and production facilities with maximum resource and energy
efficiency in all manufacturing processes. At the same time, the Company will aim to reduce raw material
utilization in all processes.
4. Kyocera will promote in-house energy conservation activities, such as more efficient use of electricity and
fossil fuels, the introduction of high efficiency equipment, and the reutilization of thermal energy.
5. Kyocera intends to purchase recyclable materials that contribute to resource conservation. At the same
time, the Company will maximize resource utilization by establishing recycling systems for waste-water and
waste materials. The Company will take aggressive steps to recycle, decontaminate and reduce the
volume of all of its industrial waste.
6. Kyocera will research and develop “Environmental Improvement Products” that make a positive
contribution to the improvement of the global environment.
7. Kyocera will research and develop “Environmentally Gentle Products” that are gentle to Planet Earth and
place a lighter burden on the environment at every stage of production, sales, distribution, consumption
and disposal.
8. Kyocera will promote the “greening” (forestation) of its facilities in an organized effort to create lush and
inviting grounds.
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