Environment
Konica Minolta is aware of the magnitude of global environmental problems and continually takes autonomous and proactive measures to protect the environment.
Our Environmental Preservation Action Policies
Global Environmental Labels
The Konica Minolta Group aims for both sustainable development and profitable growth. We integrate environmental, economic and social perspectives into our business strategies so that all of our activities are conducted in harmony with people and the environment.
Konica Minolta is proud to have achieved certification from environmental labelling programs around the world including:
Green Features
At Konica Minolta, we're constantly working to reduce bizhub's environmental footprint and improve its efficiency. Here are a few of the earth-friendly innovations we've developed to help bizhub stay green.
Clean Planet Program
Konica Minolta is committed to environmental preservation. We recognize the responsibility of how our products affect the environment rests with the manufacturer and are working to reduce any environmental impact our products may have throughout their life cycle. As a result, Konica Minolta has established a Toner Cartridge, Waste Toner Box, and End-of-Life recycling programs.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001certification is accredited third-party verification that provides a formal structure for environmental management. The requirements of ISO 14001 cover the main principles of professional management and are based on the cyclical process of plan, implement, check and review. The standard outlines 21 specific requirements for areas of management control, grouped under policy, planning, implementation and operation, checking and corrective action and management review. The intent of ISO 14001 is to support environmental protection and prevention of pollution.
Zero Waste
Our zero emissions activities reflect our intention to minimize waste destined for landfill disposal, by promoting waste recycling. The Konica Minolta Group believes it essential to give proper consideration to real-world economics while reliably implementing risk management, so as to steadily continue our zero emissions activities. Characteristically, Konica Minolta' s zero emissions activities are integrated into management, from the perspective of both risk management and economy.
