Suzuki 2003 Annual Report Download - page 11

faceted and highly-advanced environmentally aware
technologies, to respond to increased demand for
environmental protection in fields such as reduction of emission
gases, improvement of fuel efficiency, noise reduction,
reduction in the amount of resources consumed and recycling-
friendly designs, in addition to continued demands for safety
and reliability. In the areas of production and purchasing,
efforts are being made to achieve goals such as reduced
energy consumption (reduction of CO
2 ), reduction of waste
(recycling) and management of chemical substances. In
working with the market in general, our efforts include proper
disposal of used products and components, as well as
disseminating of information relevant for disposal. We are also
making efforts at reduction of energy consumption, reduction of
resources consumed and recycling in the distribution of our
products as well as in our offices. Suzuki's social contribution to
the field of environment protection include displays at
environment-related exhibitions, participation in environment-
cleanup activities and providing assistance for the development
of new technologies. By pursuing such policies actively, we
ensure we are carrying out our role in the protection of the
environment.
Topics for the fiscal year 2002
As for individual products, Twin Hybrid, the first hybrid mini-
vehicle, was put on sale in Japan in January 2003. The Twin
Hybrid, building upon the superior fuel efficiency of mini-
vehicles, uses a motor-assist mechanism and idling-stop
function to achieve a low 34-kilometers-per-liter fuel
consumption. In July 2002, Suzuki created the first mini-vehicle-
use direct-injection turbo engine and conducted test runs on
public roads. As for our manufacturing operations, in March
2003 we installed wind power generation equipment as the start
of our research into utilization of natural energy sources.
Furthermore, we made an announcement to extend free of
charge invitations to 117,000 elementary and junior high school
students to the Shizuoka International Garden and Horticulture
Exhibition/Pacific Flora 2004 which will open in April 2004.
Suzuki wishes to contribute to heightening children's
environmental awareness through interaction with nature.
Environment Topics
Suzuki, as a general maker of automobiles, motorcycles, outboard motors, generators and other products, is making
efforts to lessen the environmental impact in each stage of the product life cycle, from development, production and
distribution to disposal. Alongside the design and development of our products, Suzuki has been developing multi-
OTHER TOPICS
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Wind power generation equipment
The planned venue for Shizuoka International
Garden and Horticulture Exhibition