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Olympus participates in a variety
of social activities in Europe. In
Germany, Olympus Europe SE
&Co. KG supports the media
campaign for colon cancer
screening organized every March
by the Felix Burda Foundation.
In the U.K., Olympus
KeyMed
(Medical & Industrial
Equipment) Ltd.
has been pro-
viding both financial and in-kind support for more than 15 years
to theU.K. Beating Bowel Cancer charity to raise colon cancer
awareness. In fiscal 2015, Olympus aided in the production of
48,000 leaflets and 17,000 posters on colon cancer.
Olympus Corporation of the
Americas (OCA) designates
March as “Colon Cancer
Awareness Month” and
organizes various awareness-
raising activities. In addition
toeducation and awareness
efforts directed at employees,
their families and friends, and
their local communities, OCA
makes contributions to such charitable organizations as the
Colon Cancer Coalition. In fiscal 2015, the company raised
funds totaling US$21,348.
In Japan, Olympus is an official
supporter of the non-profit
organization Brave Circle
Steering Committee, which
organizes the Brave Circle
Campaign to eradicate
colorectal cancer. In fiscal
2015, the Committee supplied
booklets promoting wider
awareness of colorectal cancer
screening and complete
checkups to roughly 1,000 prefectural and municipal govern-
ments. Additionally, it provides management, materials, and
know-how for organizing the “Colorectal Cancer Quiz Rally” to
210 prefectural and municipal governments to communicate
the importance of such medical checkups to the citizens at large.
Olympus (China) Co., Ltd.,
haspromoted gastrointestinal
health awareness since 2008,
organizing various events and
communicating information in
the area.
For example, Olympus
Public Health Salon organizes
lectures for middle-aged citi-
zens aged 45 to 60 in various
parts of China, inviting physicians in the field of gastroentero-
logical medicine as speakers. These lectures are designed to
encourage citizens to have regular gastrointestinal screenings.
In fiscal 2015, lectures were held in nine cities, including
Guangzhou, Nanjing, Dalian, and Chengdu, with the total
number of participants exceeding 1,000.
Activities in Europe
Activities in the the United States Activities in Japan
Activities in China
• CO2 Emissions Reduction
CO
2
emissions volume decreased 3% year on year in scal 2015
The majority of the energy consumed by Olympus is in the form of
electricity. In order to reduce electricity usage, we are promoting
energy-saving activities in daily operations, introducing renewable
energy, and developing manufacturing technologies that use less
energy and resources. In this manner, the Company is working to
reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations.
• Logistics-Related Initiatives
Volume of CO2 emissions from logistics increased 4% year on
year in scal 2015
Olympus is working to reduce CO2 emissions from logistics by
lowering transportation loads through the reduction of product
and packaging weights, improving transportation efficiency,
and accelerating the modal shift toward transportation meth-
ods that produce less CO2.
• Water Resource Preservation
Water usage volume increased 2% year on year in scal 2015
Olympus uses water to wash product components. To reduce water
usage, the Company is continually developing production methods
that require less water and inspecting equipment to prevent leakage.
We are also working to minimize environmental impacts by moni-
toring wastewater treatment facilities and conducting appropriate
maintenance and by managing the quality of wastewater.
• Effective Utilization of Resources
Waste emissions volume reduced 1% year on year in scal 2015
Olympus continues to pursue higher resource productivity in its
manufacturing activities through efforts on various levels. These
efforts include the contraction of disposal at landfills, the improve-
ment of recycling ratios, the reduction of processing losses,
and the design of products to minimize waste.
90,987 99,557
101,176
88,215
24,290 19,865
102,349
13,636
26,240
27,877
2011/3 2012/3 2013/3 2014/3 2015/3
0
30,000
60,000
90,000
120,000
150,000
0
5
10
15
20
25
18.2 18.3 16.7
15.2
20.6
0
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
2011/3 2012/3 2013/3 2014/3 2015/3
560
1,260
580
1,050
570
790
520
760
520
780
2011/3 2012/3 2013/3 2014/3
4,278 4,104
4,892
4,464
86 90 74
4,077
7197
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
2015/3
CO2 Emissions at Manufacturing Sites *1,2
(t-CO2) (t-CO2e/¥100 million)
Water Use
(Thousand m3)
Transportation-Related CO2 Emissions
(t-CO2)
Waste Emissions and Recycling
(t)
2011/3 2012/3 2013/3 2014/3
57,879 50,662
65,395
61,753
1,717 1,929 1,898
52,664
2,1021,792
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
2015/3
Domestic logistics International logistics
Scope 1 Scope 2 Basic unit of consolidated sales (right) Ground water Tap water
Waste Volume of waste sent to landfill
Olympus CSR
Approach to the Environment
Environmental Management
We are working under the Olympus Group Environmental Charter to maintain a healthy environment and contribute to the creation of
a society capable of sustainable development by establishing environmental management systems and reducing environmental loads.
Product Initiatives
INvolvement 5 Harmony with the Environment 6 Contribution to Society
Medical Care Awareness Activities around the World
Olympus’ mission in the Medical Business is to continue contributing to a medical
environment that care for both the physical and mental health of people around
the world. We not only develop equipment for early detection of cancer and mini-
mally invasive therapies that reduce the burden on patients but also engage in ac-
tivities to promote awareness of citizens toward cancer screening and various
other health awareness promotion activities around the world.
Activities around the World
WEB Environmental Management:
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/csr/involvement/management/
*1. Scope: Olympus Corporation and its domestic and overseas subsidiaries (excluding
those of small scale)
*2. Olympus reports in the following categories under the GHG Protocol.
Scope 1: Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the direct use of fossil fuels
Scope 2: Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from secondary utilization, such as the
purchase of electric power
WEB Social Contribution Policy and Activities:
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/csr/involvement/
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Foundations Necessary for Growth
Felix Burda Foundation’s media
campaign
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
activities
Olympus Public Health Salon
Colorectal cancer screening
promotion booklet by Brave Circle
Steering Committee