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CSR
At Konica Minolta, we view CSR initiatives as synonymous with good management,
and work as a Group to promote environmental awareness and programs for
realizing sustainable development for society.
For details of the Group’s environmental and CSR activities, follow the links to the websites and CSR Report listed below.
CSR: http://konicaminolta.com/about/csr/index.html
Environment: http://konicaminolta.com/about/environment/index.html
CSR Report: http://konicaminolta.com/about/csr/download/2010/index.html
Switzerland-based SAM (Sustainable Asset Management) Group Holding
AG, one of the world’s premier research and ratings companies in the field
of socially responsible investment (SRI), has selected Konica Minolta for
its “Silver Class” SRI rating.
Each year, SAM assesses the world’s top 2,500 companies in terms
of market capitalization as sustainable corporations in terms of economic,
environmental and social performance. Those companies considered
especially outstanding receive either “SAM Gold Class,” “SAM Silver
Class,” or “SAM Bronze Class” ratings. In 2010, 97 companies (including
4 Japanese firms) received a “SAM Gold Class” ranking; 84 companies
(12 from Japan, including Konica Minolta) were ranked “SAM Silver
Class;” and 65 companies (among them 4 Japanese firms) were chosen
for a “SAM Bronze Class” distinction.
Inclusion in Other SRI Indices
Selection for Silver Class CSR Rating by Premier Global SRI Ratings Firm Sustainable Asset Management
KONICA MINOLTA
SHAREHOLDERS
AND INVESTORS
We strive to maximize corporate
value and fulfill our accountability
through active disclosure.
SUPPLIERS
We build powerful partnerships with
suppliers and works with them to
fulfill social responsibilities together.
CUSTOMERS
We strive to earn customer trust by
offering profoundly satisfying
products and services.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
We work to mitigate environmental
impact across the complete lifecycle
of our products and services.
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
As a corporate citizen, we engage
globally in business activities that
enhance communities and programs
that address community issues, with
the aim of creating a better society.
EMPLOYEES
We create an environment where
diverse employees can realize their
individual potential.
To achieve sustainable growth, it is critical that our management
decisions demonstrate a commitment to doing what we must to
become a company essential for world society. For Konica Minolta,
reflecting the viewpoints of our stakeholders, whether customers,
suppliers, shareholders and investors or others, is embedded in our
approach to business activities.
Global environmental problems are the most pressing concern
that companies must address today. As a company in the manu-
facturing sector, devising ways to leverage our own diverse tech-
nologies to contribute to the environment is an important challenge.
Furthermore, we recognize that our clearest social responsibility is
to help realize a sustainable world and society through technologi-
cal innovation. To this end, we strive to create products and ser-
vices that assist in global environmental preservation.
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