Environmental Communication
Environmental Activities Carried out with Society
Communication is enhanced throughout a variety of media, for people in different positions to understand the TOSHIBA TEC Group's environmental management and advance environmental activities together.
Concept regarding Environmental Communication
The TOSHIBA TEC Group states in its Corporate Philosophy; "We put concern for the environment as a priority in all our business activities so as to protect people's safety and health as well as the world's natural resources." Therefore, the TOSHIBA TEC Group is committed to addressing environmental issues with a genuine attitude, to build a sustainable society.
However, it is essential not only for the TOSHIBA TEC Group but also for people in different positions, to recognize such a commitment, in order to address environmental issues in society and advance environmental activities together. Thus, the TOSHIBA TEC Group is improving communications throughout a variety of media, for people to understand its stance and activities toward environmental protection.
Environmental Activities at Business Sites
The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11 caused unprecedented damage.
The Fukushima nuclear accident has resulted in power shortages that are having a huge effect on our lives.
At the TOSHIBA TEC Group, the lights are turned off at work during the daylight hours.
Each employee makes effort to save electricity by unplugging computers when leaving work.
When the lights are off
Initiatives at the Shizuoka Business Center
Ohito
From the 5th to the 7th of June, the Environment Month, the signboard illuminations were voluntarily turned off.
In addition, they were turned off on June 5 and July 7, days that were designated by the Ministry of the Environment.
Environment slogans were collected from the employees, and selected ones were posted on the bulletin boards for environmental enlightenment.
Light down of the signboard illumination
4.75 kWh electricity/day saved
Light-Down Campaign in fiscal 2010
From June 5 (Sat., Environment Day) to 7 (Mon.):
Voluntary light down
June 21 (Sun.) and July 7 (Tue.):
Requested by the Ministry of the Environment
Environment month was introduced in the local newspaper.
Izu Nichi Nichi Shimbun (June 19, 2010)
Mishima
As a part of IMS* activities, the environmental news including quality, safety and information security is delivered via intranet and posted on the electronic bulletin board as IMS news.
Electric bulletin board
IMS news
* IMS:Integrated Management System
Mifuku
Since fiscal 2009, employees have conducted environmental patrols and clean-up of the pathways used by nearby kindergarten kids and neighbors, and the river running around the site once a month, as a part of environmental activities.
Clean-up activity
Environmental Report
The TOSHIBA TEC Group has been issuing English and Japanese editions of its Environmental Report since fiscal 2000. The Shizuoka Business Center (Mishima, Ohito and Mifuku) has been issuing the Japanese edition of their Environmental Reports to disclose information.
Shizuoka Business Center
Shizuoka Business Center (Ohito)
Shizuoka Business Center (Mifuku)
Environmental News
In addition to topics such as "Environment Month," "3R Awareness month" and "Global Warming Prevention Month," monthly promotion items are introduced. Employees' families are also encouraged to read them.
Shizuoka Business Center
Shizuoka Business Center (Ohito)
Initiatives at Subsidiaries outside Japan
Recycling of Electronic Devices
TOSHIBA TEC SINGAPORE ELECTRONICS PTE LTD
TOSHIBA TEC Singapore Electronics Pte Ltd. recycles no longer used electronic devices collected by employees, in cooperation with Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
Recycling of electronic devices
RECYCLING WEEK 2001
Environment Exhibition
TIM ELECTRONICS SDN. BHD.
TIM Electronics Sdn. Bhd. hosted the environment exhibition from the 8th to the 11th of June 2010 and demonstrated philanthropy, promotion of 3R activities, ISO 14001 and TOSHIBA Group Environmental Audit.
The exhibition was successfully held where a large amount of people participated, such as the members of the Department of Environment Malaysia, suppliers and employees.
Scene at the environment exhibition
Environmental News
TOSHIBA TEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD. (China)
TOSHIBA TEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD. (China) releases environmental news in Chinese and Japanese. The news covering environment-related information, such as tree-planting activities, is delivered to relevant divisions.
Environmental News (in Chinese)
Environmental News (in Japanese)
Exhibition at Environmental Events
By considering participation in various environmental events as a forum for communication with stakeholders, the TOSHIBA TEC Group actively participates in relevant events.
"Eco-Products 2010" at Tokyo Big Sight from December 9 to 11, 2010
The following were exhibited at Japan's largest environmental exhibition "Eco-Products 2010."
MFP System Allowing Paper to be Reused
This system allows paper to be reused by erasing printed text. Printed text is first scanned and the scanned data can then be used in electronic format.
The method of erasing printed text was demonstrated by passing paper printed with erasable toner through the erasing machine. This demonstration as a major feature attracted much attention from visitors to the exhibition.
This theme was also introduced at the "20th Toshiba Group Environmental Exhibition."
MFP system allowing paper to be reused
20th TOSHIBA Group Environment Exhibition at TOSHIBA Head Office Building from January 27 to 28, 2011
The TOSHIBA TEC Group introduced the following theme.
Reduction of the Amount of Purchase/Waste with IPA Recovery Regeneration System
POS Terminal QT-10 for Stores, Specialty Stores and Restaurants
MFP System allowing Paper to be Reused
Environmental Communication Activities at Subsidiaries in China
