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In 1995, Nikon Corporation developed and established the
Nikon Product Assessment as an instruction manual for carrying
out assessments. Since establishing the instruction manual, we
have continued to revise and tighten the assessment items and
standards in line with circumstances, refl ecting the latest regu-
lations and other information in the assessment in April 2014.
The Nikon Product Assessment is used at the design and devel-
opment levels for all products of the Nikon Group, and we have
already assessed more than 1,000 products and units.
◆
◆ Eco-Friendliness of Key Products
• Digital SLR camera: D3300
(Released in February 2014)
The D3300 is a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera, an entry-
level model that offers an optical viewfi nder with approximately
95% frame coverage and approximately 0.85 magnifi cation, high-
speed continuous shooting at approxi-
mately 5 fps, and support for 60p
full-HD video, all in a high-strength,
compact, and lightweight body with a
monocoque structure made with a new
material that uses carbon fi ber (9.9%
lighter than the D3200).
Energy effi ciency Improved 25% compared with standard models
(D3200)
Lead-free solder Lead-free solder is used on all electronic circuit boards.
Reduction of haz-
ardous substances
Complies with the standards set by the European RoHS
Directive
Ratio of lead- and
arsenic-free glass 100%
• Research Stereo Microscope SMZ25 and SMZ18
(Released in June 2013)
The newly developed stereo micro-
scope features a large zoom ratio of
25:1 (for the SMZ25), which far
exceeds the range of conventional
stereomicroscopes, combined with
high resolution and fl uorescence
transmission capability. Nikon has
adopted LED as the light source for
the illuminator. The microscope is
maintenance free with a substantially
longer life span.
Reduced electricity
consumption
For the SMZ25 (motorized): 68%
For the SMZ18 (manual): 70%
Longer life Adoption of LED as the light source has prolonged the
illuminator’s life and makes it maintenance free.
Lead-free solder Lead-free solder is used on all electronic circuit boards.
Activities at Facilities
◆
◆ Reducing CO2 Emissions
At the Nikon Group, each unit and facility has established its
own reduction targets and is implementing measures to attain
them. Each department promotes their own autonomous activi-
ties, such as visualization of energy usage, extending this to
management by the adoption of objectives, and awareness-rais-
ing activities for employees. Further, we have endeavored to
make more effi cient use of energy and conserve more energy in
view of the recent electricity supply restrictions.
In the year ended March 31, 2014, the total CO2 emissions
of Nikon Corporation and Group manufacturing companies in
Japan amounted to 124 thousand tons, indicating we achieved
our target of 135 thousand tons. For the same period, the CO2
emissions per unit of real output from Group manufacturing
companies outside Japan were reduced by 7.5% to meet the
target of a 7.0% reduction compared with baseline emissions.
◆
◆ Waste Reduction
The amount of waste disposal (except valuable resources) during
the year ended March 31, 2014, by Nikon Corporation was
2,383 tons, while that by Group manufacturing companies in
Japan totaled 1,413 tons. Together, Nikon Corporation and
Group manufacturing companies in Japan achieved their target
of maintaining the same level of waste disposal as in the year
ended March 31, 2011.
In the year ended March 31, 2009, the Nikon Group defi ned
four levels of zero emissions according to the rate of fi nal landfi ll
disposal. In light of the fact that many facilities have already
achieved and maintained level 1, we added level S to the exist-
ing four levels in the year ended March 31, 2014, with which we
are striving to achieve a further reduction in our fi nal landfi ll dis-
posal rate.
Achievement of Level S and Level 1 Zero Emissions
in the Nikon Group (Year ended March 31, 2014)
Level Company
Level S
Nikon Corporation (All six plants)
Tochigi Nikon Corporation / Tochigi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd.
Sendai Nikon Corporation
Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd.
Kurobane Nikon Co., Ltd.
TNI Industry Co., Ltd. Nagai Factory
TNI Industry Co., Ltd. Aizu Factory
Level 1 Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd.
* Level S: Final landfi ll disposal rate of less than 0.5%
Level 1: Final landfi ll disposal rate of less than 1%
SMZ18 (Combination of P2-DBL
LED Diascopic Illumination Base)
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