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Olympus regards environmental management systems as important tools for global environmental management. Starting with the Ina Plant in 1997, we have achieved ISO14001 certification at all manufacturing sites and major logistics and distribution subsidiaries in Japan, and at key manufacturing sites in other countries. We are working to extend certification to new manufacturing subsidiaries.

In 2004, we obtained ISO14001 certification for the Olympus Corporation Environmental Management System, which governs the administration of environmental management by companies within the Olympus Group. Through this system, the President's environmental policies are extended to environmental management organizations in business divisions, plants and overseas subsidiaries to ensure the reliable administration of environmental management systems throughout the Olympus Group.

Certification had been achieved at key development and manufacturing sites in Japan and overseas by the end of fiscal 2005, and at 17 business sites by the end of fiscal 2010.
The Olympus Group will continue its determined efforts to build comprehensive environmental management systems encompassing all of business operations, including logistics, sales and distribution and service.

There were no environment-related lawsuits or fines in fiscal 2010. There was a complaint about the use of lighting during a scheduled power outage at the Technology Development Center in Ishikawa. This complaint was resolved after it was explained that the facility been exempted from the scheduled outage program in March 2011.

An affiliated company received administrative guidance from a local government body concerning the disposal of waste. The company implemented remedial measures and took steps to prevent any recurrences.

Olympus promotes green purchasing, which is the preferential procurement of environment-friendly products, for office supplies and equipment, motor vehicles and other items used by employees in their work. We also encourage every driver to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by using eco-driving^* techniques. Drivers using parking lots and other facilities at Olympus business sites are reminded of the need to turn off their engines instead of idling.

* The term "eco-driving" generally refers to the continuous use of driving techniques that help to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions, such as the avoidance of idling, sudden stopping and rapid acceleration. This environmental activity is believed to contribute to fuel efficiency, accident prevention and the prevention of air pollution.

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