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Environmental Report 2019 Our Philosophy The Creation of New Value Brand Proposition Contents Overview of the Konica Minolta Group •••••••••••2 Editorial Policy Konica Minolta’s Environmental Policy, Vision, and Strategy Konica Minolta reports on its major environmental Konica Minolta Environmental Policy •••••••••••••••••3 efforts in Konica Minolta CSR Report 2019, and posts information in more detail on the website. The Konica Eco Vision 2050 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5 Medium-Term Environmental Plan•••••••••••••••••••11 Minolta Environmental Report 2019 is available in PDF Fiscal 2018 Targets and Results ••••••••••••••••••••••15 format, with content focusing on the Group’s basic Environmental Management at Konica Minolta concepts and on activities in fiscal 2018. Management System ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••17 Evaluations and Commendations from Society ••••20 Green Products (product initiatives) Report Boundary Konica Minolta’s Approach•••••••••••••••••••••••••••21 This report covers Konica Minolta, Inc., and its Sustainable Green Products Certification System••••22 consolidated subsidiaries. When data is given on a Saving Energy and Preventing Global Warming through Green Products ••••••••••24 specific subset of companies, the boundary is separately indicated. Resource Conservation and Recycling of Products •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••29 * In this report, “Konica Minolta” refers to the Konica Minolta Group. “Konica Management of Chemical Substances Minolta, Inc.” refers to Konica Minolta, Inc., alone. in Products ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••33 Helping Restore and Preserve Biodiversity through Products ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••35 Reporting Period In principle, the report covers activities from April 1, Provision of Product Environmental Information••••37 2018 to March 31, 2019. Some sections may include Green Factories information on earlier initiatives or more recent activities. (procurement and production initiatives) In this report, “Fiscal 2018” refers to the fiscal year Konica Minolta’s Approach ••••••••••••••••••••••••••40 starting April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019. Excellent Green Factory Certification System ••••••41 Saving Energy and Preventing Global Warming in Production Operations ••••••••43 Publication Date Resource Conservation and Recycling October 2019 (next report: scheduled for October in Production Operations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••48 2020; previous report: November 2018) Reduction of Chemical Substances Risks in Production •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••50 Addressing Biodiversity in Production Activities ••••54 Relevant Guidelines In making this report, Konica Minolta referenced the Green Supplier Activities •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••57 Green Procurement System•••••••••••••••••••••••••••60 GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards and the Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2018 issued by Green Marketing the Ministry of the Environment (Japan). Konica Minolta’s Approach••••••••••••••••••••••••••••62 Supporting Customers to Solve Their Environmental Issues •••••••••••••••••••••••••••63 Providing Services to Solve Customers’ Environmental Issues •••••••••••••••••••66 Reducing Environmental Impact in Sales Activities •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••68 Reducing CO2 Emissions from Distribution ••••••••71 Reduction of Use of Packaging Materials •••••••••••73 Product Recycling••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••75 Environmental Communication Disclaimer Communication with Society ••••••••••••••••••••••••78 In addition to facts about past or present circumstances, this report contains descriptions of the Group’s current plans and projections Environmental Data ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••80 for the future. These descriptions are based on information that is External Assurance ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••105 currently available and have been deemed reasonable based on the Group’s current status. The Group’s actual performance could differ from its predictions due to future changes in the business environment. 1 Overview of the Konica Minolta Group Corporate Data Consolidated Revenue Consolidated Operating Profit / Operating Profit Ratio Company Konica Minolta, Inc. Operating profit Operating profit ratio name (Billion yen) (Billion yen) (%) 1,200 75 12 Head office 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 1,031.7 1,031.21,059.1 65.7 1,002.7 962.5 60.0 62.4 President Shoei Yamana 53.8 9 and CEO 800 50 50.1 Established December 22, 1936 6.6 5.9 6 Capital 37,519 million yen 5.8 5.2 5.2 (as of March 31, 2019) 400 25 Fiscal March 31 3 year-end Number of Non-consolidated: 5,207 0 0 0 employees Consolidated: 44,360 (FY) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (FY) (as of March 31, 2019) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Note: The company uses International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Number of Employees by Region Revenue by Region Revenue by Business Domain Asia (excluding Japan) Asia (excluding Japan) Others and and other regions Japan and other regions Japan adjustments Office Business 12,537 11,278 249.1 billion yen 197.6 billion yen 35.8 billion yen 587.8 billion yen 28.3% 25.4% 23.5% 18.7% 3.4% 55.5% Industrial Business 116.7 billion yen 11.0 % Healthcare Professional Europe United States Europe United States Business Print Business 11,275 9,270 318.5 billion yen 293.7 billion yen 90.9 227.7 billion yen billion yen 25.4% 20.9% 30.1% 27.7% 21.5% 8.6% Business Domains Business Segments Business Content Office Business Development, manufacturing and sale of multifunctional peripherals and related supplies, and provision of related solution services Professional Development, manufacturing, and sale of digital Print Business printing systems and related supplies, and provision of various printing services and solution services Healthcare Development, manufacturing, and sale of medical diagnostic imaging Business systems (such as X-ray photography and ultrasonic diagnostic imaging systems), provision of services related to those systems and other solution services for digitizing and networking medical treatment Industrial ● Materials and Components Business Development, manufacturing and sale of TAC film used for liquid crystal displays, OLED lighting, ink jet heads for industrial use and lenses for industrial and professional uses, and other products ● Optical Systems for Industrial Use Development, manufacturing and sale of measuring equipment, and other products 2 Konica Minolta’s Environmental Policy, Vision, and Strategy Konica Minolta Environmental Policy The Konica Minolta Group aims to promote sustainable development and profitable growth. We integrate environmental, economic and social perspectives into our business strategies so that our business activities are implemented in harmony with human lives and with the environment in all aspects. Our concept is to make steady progress toward resolution of environmental challenges based on quantitative measurement and analysis of reliable data in regard to environmental performance and impact. This basic concept is demonstrated in the following affirmation: "Management Based on Facts" 1. Working toward a sustainable society as a global citizen In response to the call for a sustainable society, we will conduct business activities from the perspective of on- going enhancement of performance in environmental preservation, economic growth and social responsibilities (ethics). Every one of us will enhance its knowledge and awareness on the environment, economies and societies on a global scale and act with responsibility in pursuit of a sustainable society. 2. Compliance with laws and other requirements We will comply with legal requirements in respective countries and regions, as well as our Group standards. In addition, we will respect, in an equitable manner, expectations of our stakeholders and consensus in the international community. 3. Consideration for the environment throughout the entire life cycle of products and services We are committed to reducing the environmental load in all stages throughout the entire life cycle of products and services, recognizing that responsibility for a product rests with its manufacture. 4. Initiatives to counter global warming We will continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions that derive from our business activities from the perspective of the life cycle of our products and services throughout the entire Group, recognizing that global warming is one of the most important world issues. 5. Initiatives toward a recycling-oriented society We are always reviewing what we can do as a corporate citizen in order to create recycling-oriented society while striving for minimizing consumption of natural resources and promoting "Zero Waste Emission" activities. In addition, we will accelerate initiatives for the recovery and recycling of end-of-life products and packaging materials. 6. Prevention of chemical pollution and minimization of potential risks to the environment We will take every countermeasure for preventing chemical pollutions, recognizing that chemical substances can impose significant impact on human health and safety and the environment. At the same time, we will continuously suppress use of chemicals and reduce discharge volume in order to minimize environmental risks. 7. Promotion of information disclosure We will execute accountability to all the stakeholders by actively disclosing environmental information and ensuring risk communication. We will as well make every effort to accomplish our commitment to the societies. Our Environmental