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ANNUAL REPORT 2003 POWER TO CHANGE
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• Determination and publication of recycling fees
• Design and manufacture of vehicles that give due con-
sideration to recycling and the environment
• Provision of information on the construction, parts and
materials of vehicles
In Europe, MMC concluded an agreement with DC in
December 2002 concerning the construction of an effec-
tive system for end-of-life automobile collection in con-
formity with European recycling legislation. MMC is now
working with DC to conduct a preliminary investigation
of the details and costs of collection and recycling meth-
ods for end-of-life vehicles in Europe.
Reduction of waste emissions and improved resource
conservation at the production stage
Waste generated during the production stage is reduced,
reused, and recycled wherever possible. As a result, MMC
had eliminated the disposal of any waste to landfill at all
its domestic plants at the end of March 2002, and contin-
ues to maintain this zero-emission status.
PREVENTION OF GLOBAL WARMING
Improvement of vehicle fuel efficiency
MMC is increasing production of gasoline vehicles that
comply with 2010 domestic fuel efficiency standards, such
as the COLT, LANCER CARGO, and GRANDIS, in order to meet
these standards by 2005.
All new MMC passenger car models (COLT, LANCER CARGO, and
GRANDIS) introduced in Japan since 2002 have been designated
as ULEVs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DfE (Design for Environment)
The DfE system ensures that reduced environmental impact
is built into new products at the earliest concept stages.
This includes efforts to increase recyclability and reduce
weight. The aim is to minimize the environmental impact
of products over the entire life cycle so that the MMC
development process generates eco-conscious vehicles.
Supplier cooperation: green purchasing
MMC initiated green purchasing initiatives in November
2000 to ensure that procurement is eco-conscious. MMC
requires that all its materials and parts suppliers obtain ISO
14001 certification for their environmental management
systems by March 2005.
Subsidiaries and affiliates
MMC is promoting the establishment and operation of
environmental management systems at dealers and
domestic and overseas production affiliates.
RECYCLING
Promotion of vehicle recycling in Japan and overseas
countries
The End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Law was passed in Japan
in July 2002, and will come fully into force in January 2005.
MMC is working proactively to comply with these regulations
as they pertain to car manufacturers as detailed below.
• Collection and recycling of fluorocarbons, airbags, and
In 2002, MMC formulated the Environmen-
tal Sustainability Plan, a 5-year internal
action plan that contains a variety of mea-
sures aimed at promoting environmental
conservation. The plan sets specific perfor-
mance objectives in four main categories:
environmental management, recycling,
prevention of global warming, and preven-
tion of environmental pollution. Perfor-
mance is being monitored internally in all
these areas, which are outlined below.
ENVIRONMENT