The FUJIFILM Environmental Report/2001 Edition

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CORPORATE OVERVIEW 2 Name Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Establishment January 20, 1934 Head Office Nakanuma 210, Minami Ashigara-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0190 Tel: 0465-74-1111 (main switchboard) Tokyo Head Office 2-26-30 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620 Tel: 03-3406-2111 (main switchboard) Main Factories Ashigara Factory, Odawara Factory (both in Kanagawa Prefecture) Fujinomiya Factory and Yoshida-Minami Factory (both in Shizuoka Prefecture) Capital ¥40,363 million (as of March 31, 2001) Number of Employees 9,883 (parent only), 37,627 (Group) (as of March 31, 2001)* Sales Volume ¥849.1 billion (parent only), ¥1,440.3 billion (Group)* (for fiscal year ended March 31, 2001) Net Profit for Term Ended ¥63.1 billion (parent only), ¥102.7 billion (Group)* March 31, 2001 Subsidiaries and Consolidated subsidiaries: 98* Affiliates Non consolidated subsidiaries: 57* Affiliates: 44* * On March 30, 2001, Fuji Xerox became a consolidated subsidiary of Fujifilm, but is not included in fiscal 2000 financial statements. Overview of Fujifilm’s Businesses in Fiscal 2001 Net sales in the period under review rose 3.9% from the previous fiscal year, to ¥849.1 billion, reflecting launches of new products, systems, services, and solutions, mainly in the digital imaging field, including e-Picture products. Of that total, ¥513.5 billion was generated by domestic sales, up 0.6%, and ¥335.6 billion was generated by exports, up 9.4%. Exports accounted for 39.5% of sales in the period under review. Recurring profit was ¥110.8 billion, up 7.5%, and net income was ¥63.1 billion, up 6.8%. Performance per division was as follows. Imaging systems New product launches included the ZOOM MASTER 800 series with 4th Color Layer Technology—a unique Fujifilm color film technology—the SUPERIA 1600, and the FUJICHROME PROVIA 100F and 400F series of color reversal films with the finest grain in the world. New camera launches included the NEXIA 4100ix Z, the world’s smallest and lightest APS camera with a 4x zoom lens, and the FUJIFILM KLASSE, an easy-to-use 35-mm compact camera with high image quality. In instant camera products, the Instax mini 20 and other models were added to the Cheki series. In digital cameras, such new launches as the FinePix 40 i, which can play MP3 audio, and the FinePix6800 Zoom, designed by The Porsche Design Studio, were well received. Also, the FinePix “Picture the Future” system, which links digital cameras with the Internet, increased the fun and broadened the use of e-Pictures. In commercial-use videotape, Fujifilm enhanced its lineup of products with devices that are compatible with new digital formats. Sales in this division rose 9.5%, to ¥344.0 billion. Businesses Sales breakdown (parent only) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001 Information systems ◆Platemaking film ◆PS plates ◆Printing machinery ◆X-ray film ◆Medical imaging machinery ◆Computer tape ◆Electronic display materials, etc. Photofinishing systems 42.5% 17.0% 40.5% Photofinishing systems ◆Color printing paper ◆Pictro-printing paper ◆Developing chemicals ◆Machinery ◆Developing prints, etc. Imaging systems ◆Color printing paper ◆Motion picture film ◆Cameras ◆Digital cameras ◆Videotape, etc. The Company enhanced its Frontier range of digital minilabs incorporating a proprietary, solid-state laser system. Using the FDi service, Fujifilm’s digital imaging service based on Frontier, the Company is expanding the on-line usage of digital image prints, enabling the creation of high-quality prints from digital film and digital cameras and the transfer of photo images onto CDs (FUJICOLOR CD). In this way, Fujifilm is facilitating the spread of e-Pictures. Net sales in this division totaled ¥144.6 billion, up 14.9% year on year. Information systems In equipment for printing and design systems, Fujifilm concentrated on computer-to-plate (CTP) systems for the digitization of printing processes. In diagnostic equipment, the Company launched its dry imager for digitizing X-ray images as well as the medical imaging network system SYNAPSE. In the mammography field, the Company launched the FCR5000MA system, which makes possible digital mammography image recording. In information system products, Fujifilm launched the Kassai series, which combines sophisticated thin-layer coating technology with fine chemical technology. In industrial materials, the Company enjoyed soaring sales of its FUJITAC, WV FILM, and TRANSER LCD materials. In data media, Fujifilm became the first company to launch Ultrium-use tape for upgrading and expanding memory volume based on Fujifilm’s proprietary Advanced Super-Thin-Layer and High-Output Metal Media (ATOMM) technology. In this field, Fujifilm has an industry-leading position. Net sales in the division totaled ¥360.5 billion, down 4.4% from the previous fiscal year.
◆ Outline of Environmental Activities 1970 • Creation of Environment and Safety divisions at factories • Installation of activated sludge treatment facility at Ashigara Factory 1971 • Creation of Environmental Management Department at Head Office 1975 • Establishment of Fujifilm Material Safety Test Center 1980 1983 • Establishment of Fujifilm Green Fund Public Trust 1986 • Launch of Fujicolor QuickSnap single-use camera 1989 • Establishment of the Environmental Safety Countermeasures Promotion Committee • Environmental Management Division renamed the Environment and Safety Promotion Division 1990 Fujifilm Japan Overseas “inverse manufacturing system” for Fujicolor QuickSnap cameras 2000 1975 • Entry into effect of London Convention for the prevention of ocean pollution through the dumping of industrial and other waste • Entry into effect of the Washington Convention governing international trade in animals and plants considered to be in danger of extinction • Entry into effect of the Ramsar Convention for the protection of internationally important wetlands where waterfowl live • Entry into effect of the World Heritage Convention for the protection of cultural and natural heritage 1989 • Exxon Valdez incident • Adoption of the Declaration of Helsinki (for the total abolition of specified CFCs) 1990 • Establishment of the basic policy for environmental safety activities • Introduction of cogeneration facilities at Ashigara Factory • Fujicolor QuickSnap recycling center comes onstream (the establishment of a system for recovery) 1990 • Action plan for combating global warming 1991 • Compilation of guidelines for environment-friendly product development 1991 • Enactment of legislation to promote the regeneration of resources • Beginning of the mutual supply of recovered parts from single-use cameras with other companies • Introduction of cogeneration facilities at Fujinomiya Factory • Inclusion of Keidanren Global Environmental Charter 1992 • Compilation of guidelines for safety, hygiene, and environmental 1992 • Entry into effect of Basel Convention restricting the removal and disposal protection at Fujifilm factories of hazardous waste products beyond national borders • Launch of “inverse manufacturing system” for Fujicolor QuickSnap cameras • World Summit at Rio de Janeiro • Establishment of standards used for products with restricted substances • Amendment of Montreal Protocol 1993 • Complete end of use of CFCs of any kind in manufacturing 1993 • Enactment of basic environmental legislation, abolition of basic 1993 • Entry into effect of the Conventional Biological Diversity Agreement • Compilation of environment action plan legislation on pollution control • Approval of basic environmental plan 1994 • Establishment of Fujifilm environmental management system standards • Establishment of Basic Policies on the Environment 1995 • Entry into Japan Responsible Care Council • Environmental Protection Committee renamed Fujifilm Responsible Care Committee • Reuse and recycling of Fujicolor QuickSnap cameras begun at U.S. and European factories 1970 • Enactment of water pollution legislation • Enactment of industrial waste processing and cleaning legislation 1971 • Establishment of Environment Agency 1995 • Enactment of Container and Packaging Recycling Law 1994 • Entry into effect of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) • Entry into effect of the Framework Convention on Climate Change 1995 • First meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP1) in Berlin, Germany 1996 • Publication of Fujifilm’s first environmental report 1996 • ISO international standards introduced • Second meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP2) in Geneva, Switzerland 1997 • Third meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP3) in Kyoto, Japan 1998 • Construction of “inverse manufacturing system” factory for Fujicolor 1998 • Enactment of legislation for the reuse of specified domestic appliances 1998 • Fourth meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate QuickSnap cameras • Enactment of legislation for the promotion of measures to control global Change (COP4) in Buenos Aires, Argentina • Signing of “Environmental Preservation Compliance Agreement” between Ashigara Factory and Minami-Ashigara City warming 1999 • Drafting of Fujifilm’s Responsible Care management manual 1999 • Enactment of special legislation for the control of dioxins 1999 • Fifth meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate • Fujifilm wins the “Coexistence with the Community” prize in the • Enactment of the Chemical Substance Emission Management Promotion Change (COP5) in Bonn, Germany “Corporate Social Contribution Awards” sponsored by the Asahi Shimbun Foundation • Fujifilm wins the “Earth Environment Committee Award for Corporate Excellence” and the 8th “Global Environment Award” sponsored by the Japan Industrial Journal • Fujifilm wins the 17th “Superior Trendsetting Factories and Offices Special Award,” sponsored by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun Company, for its Law 2000 • Fujifilm receives the fiscal 2000 “Excellent Consumer-Oriented Company 2000 • Full enactment of the Container and Packaging Recycling Law 2000 • Sixth meeting of signatories to the Framework Convention on Climate Commendation” from the Minister of International Trade and Industry • Establishment of basic legislation to promote a recycling-oriented society Change (COP6) in the Hague, Netherlands • Introduction of cogeneration facilities at Yoshida-Minami Factory • Amendment of legislation relating to the disposal and cleansing of waste • Adoption of protocols relating to preparations of Rio+10 at the 8th • Regeneration and reuse of all waste products from raw material products (waste processing law) meeting of the U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD8) processing at the Yoshida-Minami and Fujinomiya factories and the • Amendment of legislation relating to the promotion of the reuse of • Publication of Sustainable Reporting Guidelines by the GRI Miyanodai Technology Development Center resources (recycling law) • Fujifilm wins the “Nikkei Superior Trendsetting Factories and Offices • Enactment of the law promoting the reuse of building materials Awards Millennium Award” sponsored by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (construction recycling law) Company, for its “inverse manufacturing system” for Fujicolor QuickSnap • Enactment of the law to promote the reuse of waste food (waste food cameras reuse law) • Fujifilm wins the fiscal 2000 “Global Warming Prevention Activities • Enactment of law promoting environment-friendly procurement by public Ministerial Commendation” sponsored by the Environment bodies (Green Purchasing Law) Protection Agency • Publication by the Environment Protection Agency of guidelines for the establishment of environmental accounting systems 2001 • The “inverse manufacturing system” for Fujicolor QuickSnap cameras 2001 • Environment Protection Agency becomes Ministry of the Environment in 2001 • Publication of evaluation report in the IPCC Third Assessment Report wins the 47th Okouchi Memorial Technology Prize sponsored by the an overhaul of Japan’s bureaucracy Okouchi Memorial Committee • Enactment of domestic appliance recycling legislation • Achievement of Zero Emissions of all waste products at Yoshida-Minami • Enactment of Green Purchasing Law Factory and Asaka Research Laboratories • Publication of environmental reporting guidelines (2000 edition) and • Yoshida-Minami Factory wins the fiscal 2000 “Prefectural Governor’s environmental performance benchmarks for businesses by the Ministry Award for Merit in Industrial Waste Disposal ” of the Environment 3
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