Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced publication of the English edition of the Toshiba Group Environmental Report 2013. The report includes coverage of environmental efforts in manufacturing processes, environmentally conscious products, environmental technology, and "T-Compass," the new concept of environmental management that Toshiba Group has introduced in this fiscal year.
In T-Compass, the letters of the four cardinal points--north, south, east and west--represent environmental issues Toshiba Group is addressing: Natural resources (Minimizing the amount of natural resources consumed) ; Substances (Minimizing the risks involved in chemical substances) ; Energy (Responding to climate change and energy issues) ; and Water (Minimizing the amount of water resources consumed). By presenting its environmental contributions in concrete terms in the four major domains, Toshiba Group will explain simply about its activities to stakeholders inside and outside the Group. The ultimate objective is to secure a position as one of the world's foremost eco-companies by strategically addressing new global trends, including the Scope3 Standard and environmental footprints, and to advance environmental management to new levels.
Environmental Report 2013 covers activities in FY2012, among them the sales figure of "Excellent ECPs"1, greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain, conservation of biodiversity and Toshiba Group Global Environmental Action by the 200,000 employees around the world. The report can be downloaded from the Toshiba Environment website at: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/env/en/report/.
Note:
1. Toshiba certifies environmentally conscious products
(ECPs) that achieve the highest level of environmental performance in
the industry.
The report has the following sections:
1. Visions and Strategies
This section includes a message from the
CEO; a report on progress made under the Fifth Environmental Action Plan
which will contribute to the realization of "Environmental Vision 2050,"
and measures to promote smart communities. A special feature in this
section covers conservation of biodiversity.
2. Expansion of ECPs
Excellent ECPs bring benefits to the consumer
and the environment, and in this section of the report looks at how
Toshiba Group is expanding their creation, and at the products that won
certification as "Excellent ECP" in FY2012. The reviews focus on efforts
to minimize the environmental impact of products throughout their entire
lifecycles; product eco-efficiency; and mitigation of climate change
through low-carbon energy supply technologies.
3. High-efficiency Manufacturing
Toshiba's goal in manufacturing is
to achieve world's lowest level of environmental impacts in its
production processes. Measures include mitigation of climate change,
efficient use of resources, management of chemicals, responding to
environmental risks, and recycling end-of-life products. This section
also introduces visible GHG emissions in the supply chain for all
categories in line with the Scope 3 standard and the process for making
energy-saving diagnoses at production sites.
4. Compliance and Management
Toshiba Group aims to be the top
environmentally conscious company in the world and this section looks at
the basic activities including the Group's environmental management
structure, environmental education to develop human resource,
environmental audits and environmental accounting.
5. Reputation
This year marked the start of Toshiba Group Global
Environmental Action, and this section explains how 200,000 Toshiba
Group employees worldwide are encouraged to participate in a unified
environmental campaign. This section also includes approaches for mutual
understanding with stakeholders and evaluation by external parties.
6. Advancing to the Next Stage
With "T-Compass," Toshiba Group is
taking its environmental management concept to a new level, and
supporting its goal of becoming one of the world's foremost
eco-companies. This section explains how.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified
manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and
electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and
imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including
LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices,
including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and
social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart
community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and
home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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