Environmental Activities



	The 21^st century is becoming known as the “environmental age.” From its early days, Kyocera understood that business activities can influence the environment and society. We established a vision to seek harmonious balance between economic development and environmental protection. Our goal is to provide high-value-added products and services while addressing climate change, reducing waste, promoting energy efficiency and conserving resources.

Under our management rationale of contributing to the advancement of society and humankind, Kyocera remains committed to maintaining effective environmental management systems. This commitment is embodied in organizational structures, plans and targets that we are devoted to achieving responsibly.

		Environmental Risk Management



		Kyocera's internal standards for water, air and soil purity are designed to be stricter than the legal regulations affecting our operations, creating a comprehensive environmental management system based on preventative action.

		Environmental Accounting



		Kyocera conducts quarterly assessments to monitor the results of its investments in environmental protection activities. This helps to ensure the effectiveness of environmental protection measures within each business segment.

		Environmental Audits



		Kyocera conducts an annual environmental audit of each office and plant. In addition, Kyocera’s environmental performance is examined by external certification agencies every year.

		Environmental Education



		Kyocera’s environmental education efforts are available not only to its employees worldwide, but also to employees of Kyocera Group business partners.

Kyocera helps protect the environment not only through its products, but also by ensuring that its manufacturing facilities are environmentally friendly throughout their development, production and distribution processes. This often involves proactive measures, such as installing solar power generating systems on facility rooftops.

●		Energy and resource conservation
●		Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
●		Waste reduction and recycling
●		Preventing air pollution and water contamination
●		Chemical substances management

210kW Solar Power Generating System, Yohkaichi Plant, Shiga, Japan


	"Green Curtains" The Kyocera Group has implemented the ecological practice of planting “Green Curtains,” which utilize morning glory vines and other plants to shade windows at manufacturing locations and offices in Japan and overseas. These Green Curtains absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis while shading windows from direct sunlight, thus conserving energy by reducing the load on air conditioning.

Kagoshima Sendai Plant (Japan)

KYOCERA Crystal Device (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

The Kyocera Group is promoting two-way environmental communication with stakeholders through various media and forums.


	CSR Report Download

Hosting CSR, Economic, Social and Environmental Report Meetings

Since 2004, the Kyocera Group has hosted annual CSR, Economic, Social and Environmental Report Meetings in plants and offices in Japan to promote community dialogue. We invite people from local communities, governments and customers to learn about our economic, social and environmental activities.

CSR, Economic, Social and Environmental Report Meetings.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report

To communicate the Kyocera Group's environmental protection efforts to a wider audience, we publish an annual Corporate Social Responsibility report in print and on our Web site. The site includes a Web-based children's book, an introduction to our "Eco-Lessons," and data on the company's environmental impact.

CSR Activities (Society and Environment) Web page.

"Eco-Lessons"

Kyocera conducts “Eco-Lessons” at many elementary schools to raise awareness of issues relating to energy and the environment. This effort allows children — tomorrow’s leaders — to develop an eco-friendly perspective in the course of their education. Kyocera Group employees receive special training as lecturers to visit schools and provide an enjoyable learning experience. The company has developed experiment kits and toys utilizing solar cells for use as instructional materials.

Children listen attentively to Eco-Lesson lectures in China (left) and Japan (right).

Children listen attentively to Eco-Lesson lectures in Japan.



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