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cooperation of suppliers and distributors in eliminating the
targeted substances from these products as well.
3. Recycling End-of-Life Products in Europe
In February 2003, the EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) recycling directive came into force. All
electric and electronic equipment sold within the EU is sub-
ject to this directive. In addition to this regional initiative, indi-
vidual member countries, such as the Netherlands and
Sweden, have already introduced their own recycling sys-
tems. JVC is adhering to both these national and regional
recycling regulations. JVC has established an internal Europe
Recycling Committee to devise an effective recycling system
by August 2005. The system will be based on country-by-
country recycling studies and research as well as experimen-
tal recycling systems created with local affiliates and
specialist waste recycling companies.
Reducing Energy Consumption
and Fighting Global Warming
JVC is working to achieve its medium-term target of reduc-
ing energy consumption 10% from the fiscal 2001 level by
fiscal 2011. We are also striving to reduce emissions of CO2,
CFCs, and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global
warming. Initiatives include efforts to curb the CO2emissions
of JVC manufacturing plants and affiliates and completely
eliminate CFC use by adopting alternatives.
Moreover, we are developing products that reduce energy
consumption. Our 61-inch HD-ILA rear projection TVs, which
were launched in the United States in fiscal 2005 and in
Japan in fiscal 2006, use a mere 198 watts, outperforming a
32-inch CRT television or 40-inch LCD television.
Cutting Waste Emissions
In an effort to reuse waste generated by manufacturing activ-
ities, we targeted and attained a waste recycling ratio of 99%
in our domestic operations, including affiliates.
Helping to Protect the Air, Soil,
and Water Environments
The electrical and electronics industries use four key chemi-
cal substances that can cause atmospheric pollution:
trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, dichloromethane, and
trichloroethane. JVC has already banned the use of the first
three chemicals in its manufacturing processes. Although we
use small amounts of dichloromethane and trichloroethane in
R&D and quality assurance testing, we are working to further
reduce usage by examining the use of alternatives.
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This HD-ILA rear projection TV has a 61-inch
screen but uses a mere 198 watts of electricity.
President
Environmental Committee
Director in Charge
Environmental Administration Division
Company
Environmental Administration
Division
Sales Division
Manufacturing Division
Logistics Division
Affiliates
Project for the Elimination
of Environmentally
Harmful Substances
Headquarters
Division
Sales & Service
Support
Research &
Development
International
Division
Regional
Headquarters
Local Sales
Companies
Operating Site Environmental Management Teams
Representative
Specialist Teams
Promotion Committees
Environmental Management Promotion Committee
Energy Conservation Promotion Committee
International Standardization Promotion Committee
Green Procurement Promotion Committee
Product Assessment Committee
Environmental Product Certification Committee
Chemical Substance Management System Project
Lead-free Solder Promotion Project
3R Design Group
Recycle Committee