Environmental Charter
In August 1992Note1, being an excellent corporate citizen, Olympus Group constituted the Olympus Environmental Principles to articulate its basic positions on environmental issues and to set ambitious environmental protection goals, thereby leading to specific activities. The Corporate Conduct Charter states the fundamental ideas of the Environmental Principles in the "Harmony with the Environment" chapter.
Note1:Olympus Group revised its Environmental Principles in October 2005.
Environmental 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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