Environmental Communication
Promotion of Environmental Activities with Society
Communication is enhanced throughout a variety of media, for people in different positions in Japan 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 in and outside Japan, 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.
Initiatives at Shizuoka Business Center
Corporate communications
The Shizuoka Business Center (Ohito) releases Environmental News, and the Business Center (Mishima) releases IMS* News, including environment, quality, safety and information security, as part of IMS activities, on a monthly basis. The news is distributed by e-mail or posted on the bulletin board, allowing employees to share with their family members. Through these communications the employees are encouraged to cooperate in TOSHIBA TEC Group-wide environmental activities such as environmental management and electricity saving. Particularly after the earthquake, electricity saving and other items have been introduced.
* IMS: Integrated Management System
Electricity saving initiatives at the Shizuoka Business Center was introduced
in the local newspaper on July 1, 2011
Environmental activities in local communities
We have been participating in local environmental activities to protect the rich natural environment in Izu Hakone, such as cleaning up rivers and major roads around the Business Center, together with various groups, corporations and residents.
The Shizuoka Business Center (Mishima) has been interacting with local communities by distributing PR leafl ets regarding Mishima's amended ordinance banning smoking in public effective as of July 7, 2011, as well as donating pull-tabs to social welfare facilities.
We have also been participating in "Creating A Small Dam in the Forest" aimed at enhancing the forest groundwater recharge system, with the wood thinned from the foot of Mt. Hakone in order to prevent depletion of spring water.
Photo: ① Road clean-up ② River clean-up ③ Creating A Small Dam in the Forest
Initiatives at Osaki Office
On Thursday, July 7, all the lights and air conditioning systems in the office were turned off in the evening after normal work hours at the Osaki Office. Employees were encouraged to leave work by patrols immediately after normal work hours.
Details:(1)Lights of building signboards turned off
(2)Lights of the office turned off after normal work hours
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
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 2011" at Tokyo Big Sight from December 15 to 17, 2011
Participation in Environment-related Organizations and Committees
The TOSHIBA TEC Group participates in industry and local organizations related to environmental protection, in order to strengthen cooperation with communities.
Major Participations in Environment-related Organizations and Committees in Fiscal 2011
| Organization Name | Committee Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) | Environment Committee | Committee member |
| Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ) | Environment Policy Committee (EPOC) for Facsimile Machines | Corporate member |
| Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) | - | Regular member |
| Green Purchasing Network (GPN) | - | Member |
| Shizuoka Industrial Waste Management Association | - | Corporate member |
| Water Quality Control Council regarding the Kano River System | - | Member |
| Kise River Groundwater Conservation Advisory Council | - | Member |
| Mishima Environmental Protection Promotion Conference | - | Member |
| Japan Article Management Promotion - consortium (JAMP) | - | Regular member |
A Variety of Environmental Commendations
Here are the commendations the TOSHIBA TEC received
Major commendations in fiscal 2012
In Japan
"Minister of the Environment's FY2011 Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity" in the Technological Development and Commercialization Category
The MFP system allowing paper to be reused currently under development won the "Minister of the Environment's FY2011 Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity" in the Technological Development and Commercialization Category. The "Minister of the Environment's FY2011 Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity" is presented to individuals or groups who have made distinguished achievements in climate change mitigation as a part of promotion of global warming measures to honor their achievements.
Award ceremony
Certificate of commendation
Outside Japan
Green Apple Award Winner 2011
TOSHIBA TEC U.K. Imaging Systems Ltd. won the Green Apple Award for its efforts. This award for environmental best practice is awarded by a non-profit environment "Green Organisation."
Award ceremony
Green apple award
3R Packaging Distinction and Merit Award
TOSHIBA TEC Singapore Electronics Pte Ltd. received the 3R Packaging Awards (Distinction and Merit Awards). These awards are presented to companies that have made notable achievements in reducing packaging waste.
