Environmental Charter
As an environmentally advanced company, Olympus reduces environmental loads effectively and efficiently by setting long-term objectives and globally implementing environmental management systems.
In August 1992, the Olympus Group constituted the Olympus Group Environmental Charter to articulate its basic positions on environmental issues and to set ambitious environmental protection goals as the basis for specific activities in keeping with its commitment to good corporate citizenship. The fundamental concepts behind the Environmental Charter are expressed in the "Harmony with the Environment" section of the Corporate Conduct Charter, which was established after the Environmental Charter.
This logo symbolizes the Olympus Group's environmental activities. As suggested by the smile in the logo, the aim of those activities is to keep people and the earth smiling.
Olympus Group Environmental Charter
Environment Protection Declaration
Olympus Group, respecting nature and the health and safety of mankind, has resolved through its technological development and through adopting ecologically compatible business practices to contribute to the reestablishment of a healthy environment and a society in which a sustainable development is possible.
Guideline for Environmental Action
In all business activities, Olympus Group will give priority to environmental protection and will apply itself with dedication to this task both on an organizational and individual basis.
1. Technology Development
We will develop products, services and production technologies with a careful and conscientious regard for safety and environmental protection. Furthermore, we will make the results of such developments available to everybody.
2. Drawing up Norms and Assessing Results
We will take the initiative in setting up our own pioneering
standards and norms. We will assess the environmental impact
at each stage of our operations from development through to
production and sales to realize continuous improvements.
3. Protection of Natural Resources and Prevention of Pollution
We will make a united effort to conserve natural resources and save energy. At the same time, we will push forward with activities based on the effective use of recycling waste, and endeavor to reduce environmental loads and prevent pollution.
4. Compliance and Activity Support
We will comply with environment-related laws and regulations, and co-operate with environmental measures recommended by government bodies. We will actively participate in environmental protection activities being carried out by regional and international communities.
5. Education and Total Staff Participation
We will publicize and engage in other activities with the purpose of informing all Olympus staff of the need for environmental protection. We will encourage each and every staff member to increase his or her understanding of environmental protection activities at home, at work, and in the community.
6. Structure to Promote Activities
Under our director in charge of environmental protection, we will make clear our responsibility to promote environmental protection. We will establish a structure through which we can take appropriate measures to deal with changes as they occur inside and outside Olympus.
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