Outline of actual results in FY2008

  Activity Target for FY2008 Result for FY2008 Target achieved
Products Expansion of sales of environmentally responsible products Achievement of eco-product status for 100% of new products (except exempted items) 60 new products created (cumulative total: 190), 39.5% of total sales Good
Green procurement Green procurement ratio: 70%
Eco-car ratio: 70%
Green procurement ratio: 65%
Eco-car ratio: 93%
Need to improve
Facilities Prevention of global warming Energy-related CO2:
46% reduction from FY1990 level
Consolidated non-energy CO2 emissions per unit of sales: 64% reduction from FY2004 level
Energy-related CO2:
38% reduction from FY1990 level
Target for emissions per unit of sales not achieved because of decline in sales
Fuel conversions implemented Energy-efficient designs used in new buildings
Non-energy CO2: 69% reduction from FY2004 level
Use of HFC solvents reduced through use of alternative products
Need to improve
Effective resources utilization, minimization of landfill waste 40% reduction from FY2000 level 40% reduction from FY2000 level, waste concentration facilities installed, valuable resource recovery measures implemented Need to improve
Management Reinforcement of environment-related regulatory compliance systems Full compliance with environmental laws and regulations, reinforcement of systems REACH compliance activities launched with the establishment of a group-wide organization, preparations for compliance with amended Law concerning the Rational Use of Energy Good
Reinforcement of environmental risk management Reduction of environment-related risks 8 training programs for environmental internal auditors, steps taken to prevent recurrences of problems, including excessive substance levels in wastewater, and non-compliance with voluntary eco-product standards Need to improve
Communications Improvement of environmental communications Provision of information about environmental activities to stakeholders, revitalization of community contribution activities Environmental e-learning program implemented for all employees in Japan, Social Responsibility Report Digest published, exhibit at Eco-Products 2008, tree-planting activities by environmental volunteers Good

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