New Building for KeyMed Ltd.-Completed in May 2007
The vertical closed loop geothermal system used by KeyMed (artist's rendition). The loop absorbs energy (winter) and discharges energy (summer) to provide heating and cooling.
Overseas-based Olympus Group companies are also active in environmental action. KeyMed Ltd., an Olympus Group company engaged in the sale, repair, development, and production of medical endoscopes in the United Kingdom, is actively promoting social and environmental measures under the principle that "the pursuit of profit alone is an empty vessel " Awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development Category in 2004 for its excellent activities, the company has further introduced a variety of equipment that enhances energy efficiency within its medical device manufacturing center. The building features enhanced thermal insulation and it is fitted with a cooling-heating system utilizing the steady temperature in the ground. Solar panel systems provides 75% of hot water , and a lighting system with motion sensors; a rainwater recycling system; and a leading-edge building energy management system complete specification. Through these advanced systems, the building is designed to improve energy efficiency by 30% and reduce water consumption by 25%.
Head Office Building of Olympus in the Americas.-Completed in July 2006
OAI
Olympus America Inc. (OAI), which operates marketing, sales, and management of Olympus medical and life science products in the United States, and Olympus Imaging America Inc., which operates marketing, sales, and management of Olympus consumer products in North and South America, introduced environmental standards to their offices. Their new headquarters, completed in July 2006, is equipped with an under-floor air distribution system that serves both ventilation and temperature control; highly energy-efficient utilities and lighting fixtures; and water-saving toilet and water supply systems. Air-conditioners and fire-fighting equipment are CFC-free so as to help protect the ozone layer. Other devices designed to protect the surrounding natural environment include external lights that prevent scattering of light, and greening with local plants. Employee-friendly facilities include ergonomic design in work stations and a full-service child care center that accommodates up to 90 children, including infants though kindergarten-aged children.
From the Representative Responsible for Promoting Local Environmental
Actions
Noriaki Takahashi
Representative Director and
President,
Mishima Olympus Co., Ltd.
Good buildings, utilities and services won't make a facility environmentally friendly if it lacks heart. How to use them and how to demonstrate how they are used is what counts. Every employee needs to be aware of the environment and pursue their job, which is the key to providing "safety and security" to our customers.
From the Manager Responsible for Transforming Our Environmental Viewpoint to Customer Satisfaction
Takashi Tabara
General Manager, Customer Support
Dept., Diagnostic Systems,
Life Science Company,
Olympus Corporation
The Customer Support Dept. will become the Quality Environment Service Dept. in the spring of this year. Our mission is to change our products into environmentally friendly ones and let our customers know how to use them in an environmentally friendly manner. We must shift toward the idea that environmental actions themselves are contributors to our business.
From the Staff Responsible for Promotion of In-house Improvement
Kaname Hasegawa
Group Leader assistant,
General Affairs Group,
Mishima Olympus Co., Ltd.
This plant is "environmentally friendly" as a whole, but not just in terms of the technological ideas or equipment used here. In addition, all those basic technologies and items of equipment overall form a major integrally controlled operational system. Looking at the actual situation, you will be surprised to see just how fast improvements are made and how much motivation is aroused.
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