Contributing to Realize the Sustainable Low-Carbon Society
05 For the Environment

Contributing to Realize the Sustainable Low-Carbon Society : Minimizing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

To contribute to the solution of today's increasingly serious global environmental problems Olympus is determined to reduce the emissions of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2) as one of its own management priorities. We are working steadily toward our long-term environmental goal, which is to reduce the total greenhouse gas emissions throughout each product lifecycle.
Photograph on left: Since March 2009, two types of solar panels, for power generation and heat collection, have been installed on the roof of a new factory building of Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd..


We Aim to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Background and Policies

As a good corporate citizen, Olympus contributes to the development of a society capable of sustainable development and the maintenance of a healthy environment through activities based on the Olympus Group Environmental Charter. The Charter consists of our basic philosophy on environmental matters and an environmental code of conduct defining specific approaches to our activities.

Global warming has become a major focus issue for the international community. During their summit conference in July 2008 at Lake Toya, Hokkaido, the G8 nations adopted a common target of halving the world's total CO2 emissions by 2050.

Olympus regards global warming as a serious and potentially life-threatening problem for the Earth. Dangers to the natural environment include sea-level rises, desertification and habitat changes. The problem could also have a serious impact on human lifestyles. Our response to this global problem is defined by our Social IN management philosophy, under which Olympus works through its business activities to help people enjoy happier and healthier lives. In keeping with this commitment, we have set environmental targets for all aspects of our business operations as part of our contribution to the realization of a low-carbon society.

Olympus Group Environmental Charter (Extract)

Environmental Protection Declaration
The Olympus Group respects people's security and health as well as and the natural mechanisms on which these rely. We are also contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and sound environment through environmentally compatible technological development and corporate activities.
 
Guidelines for Environmental Action
In all business activities, the 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
2. Drawing up Norms and Assessing Results
3. Protection of Natural Resources and Prevention of Pollution
4. Compliance and Active Support
5. Education and Total Staff Participation
6. Structure to Promote Activities

 

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