Suzuki 2004 Annual Report Download - page 11

In the area of design and development of its products, Suzuki
has been developing multi-faceted and highly advanced
technologies to respond to increasing demands for
environmental protection in the fields such as reduction of
exhaust emission gases, improvement of fuel efficiency, external
noise reduction, saving the consumed resources and
development of recycling-friendly designs, in addition to
continued demands for improved safety, greater reliability and
more comfort.
In the areas of manufacturing and purchasing, efforts are
being made to achieve goals such as reducing energy
consumption (reducing CO
2 emissions), reducing landfill waste
(improvement of yield, recycling), managing chemical
substances and promoting green procurement.
In the area of marketing and service, our efforts include the
proper treatment of used products and components, as well as
providing the useful information such as dismantling manuals
that can be of help in dismantling operations.
In the area of distribution of our products and the area of our office,
we are also focusing on reducing energy consumption, cutting down
on consumed resources, recycling and green purchasing.
In the area of social contributions, Suzuki is assisting the
project of Shizuoka University to purify lake and our employees
voluntarily participate in community environment-cleanup
activities. In addition, Suzuki also displays our low pollution
vehicles at environment-related exhibitions by increasing the
public awareness of the low pollution vehicles.
In this way, Suzuki is embracing a multi-faceted approach for
the protection of the environment.
Other events of Environment
In September 2003, a mini vehicle equipped with 660cc
direct-injection turbo engine was put on sale. This vehicle
realizes a combination of high standards of improved fuel
efficiency and reduced exhaust gases.
In January 2004, we installed two wind turbine generators
(750 kW-class/unit) at our Kosai Plant to expand utilization of
natural energy sources. These generators supply approximately
two percent of the electricity consumed at Kosai Plant.
In April 2004, the Shizuoka International Garden and
Horticulture Exhibition/Pacific Flora 2004 was opened. We
developed the magnetic induction-type electric
automobile named Flora Mover and supplied it to the
Exhibition. Flora Mover is providing good service for a
large number of visitors every single day.
Environmental Issues
As a general manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, marine and power products, Suzuki is making efforts to reduce
the environmental impact in each phase of the entire life cycle of our products,- from development to manufacturing,
distribution and disposal.
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Wind turbine generator
Flora Mover
Direct-injection turbo engine