Reducing Waste and Recovering Resources : Activities in FY2010
Results of Activities in Fiscal 2010
Total waste: 4,451 tons (20% reduction relative to 2007 level)
FY2014 target: Reduce waste by 20% relative to the FY2007 level
In fiscal 2010, the amount of waste was reduced by 20% from the fiscal 2007 level (13% year on year ) to 4,451 tons. In addition to our efforts to reduce waste disposal at landfills and improve the recycling rate, we are also reducing the amount of waste generated. Besides, we are working to minimize processing losses by developing production technologies, and by targeting waste reduction at the product design stage. Through these approaches, we are striving to enhance the resource productivity of our manufacturing operations.
In fiscal 2004, Olympus completed advance applications and registrations for the disposal of electrical equipment, including transformers and capacitors, containing PCB at all of its business sites. These items, which are currently in storage, will be disposed of appropriately as soon as processing commences at the designated disposal sites.
Waste Emissions
* The target for fiscal 2014 relates to waste emissions.
* Olympus disposes of waste from each facility within the country where the facility is located and does not transport it across international borders, regardless of whether or not the waste is designated as hazardous under the Basel Convention.
Total Copy Paper Consumption
Total copy paper consumption was 100 tons. At manufacturing sites, paper consumption is being reduced through the application of IT, including document digitization and the use of projectors at meetings instead of printed materials. Both manufacturing sites and administrative departments are actively working to reduce the use of paper.
Total Copy Paper Consumption
* The scope of the data is as same as the main scope of the Olympus CSR Report 2010.
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