Kyocera Group strives for all of its products to be "Kyocera Environmentally Friendly Products".
Kyocera launched and appl ied the "Envi ronmental Consciousness Evaluation System" at all divisions and research groups in order to facilitate the manufacture of Environmentally Friendly products.
For new products and technologies, this system is designed to evaluate in three steps: planning, prototype creation, and mass production. Products that meet the internal criteria at the fi nal stage will be certifi ed as "Kyocera Environmentally Friendly Products."
Therefore, we have established and operate an internal system and cer tification program for supplying topclass, environmentally friendly products with a focus on environmental consciousness that begins at the R&D stage. |
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Concept of Environmental Consciousness |
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| Kyocera considers the three themes of "Global Warming Prevention and Energy Conservation," "Resource Recycling" and "Environmental Preservation and Safety" as high-priority issues. For each of these, we have established clear guidelines for environmental protection at the product development stage. |
 Concept of Lowering Environmental Impact |
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These products minimize environmental impact at all stages of the product life cycle, including manufacturing, sales, distribution, use, and disposal. |
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| Concept of Contributing to Environmental Protection |
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| These products allow customers and end-users to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact through use of our products. |
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Environmental Assessment Steps |
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| For research and development of new products and technologies, environmental consciousness is evaluated in the following three steps: planning, prototype creation, and mass production. |
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| Examples of Certified Kyocera Environmentally Friendly Products |
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| PHS mobile phone device WX350K [HONEY BEE 4] |
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This straight-type, compact PHS handset, was awarded the FY2011 Good Design Award for its translucent design, easy-to-press buttons and a body with round corners that fits comfortably in the hand.
The device has contributed to the prevention of climate change by reducing CO2 emissions at production, distribution and use by improving processes, reducing packaging materials and reducing power consumption. |
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![Photo:PHS mobile phone device WX350K [HONEY BEE 4]](/ecology/eco/products/images/evaluationt_p04.jpg) |
Comparison of new and old models
[ CO2emissions (Kg-CO2/unit)] |
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| * CO2 reduction throughout the entire life cycle (compared with previous model) |
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| [ Environmental Efficiency and Factors ] |
| Climate change prevention factor : |
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2.17 |
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A factor with a value greater than "1" indicates that the environmental efficiency of the assessed product is better than that of the comparable product. |
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| Resource recycling factor : |
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2.06 |
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| Designated substances reduction factor : |
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4.80 |
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