[Priority issue 1]Promote Global Warming Countermeasures

The Fujifilm Group has been promoting activities to reduce CO₂ emissions by setting management indicators for CO₂ emissions across the entire product and service lifecycle (from material ”procurement,” product “manufacturing,” “transportation,” “use” and “disposal”), not only within our Group. We set the target of “reducing CO₂ emissions for the entire lifecycle of products by 30% by FY2020 (relative to FY2005)” in April 2010, and we are continuing to actively reduce CO₂ emissions in our Group as a whole. Since FY2012, we also calculate CO₂ emissions based on the Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Protocol (“Scope 3”),* and report related information as required. We also carry out development of environmentally conscious products based on “Rule for Design for Environment (DfE),” with which we review the degree of achievement in product performance to the target set in the design stage. These efforts should contribute to the further reduction of CO₂ emissions.

*Scope 3: Refers to one of the scopes that are targets for calculation and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions by companies. Scope 3 refers to indirect emissions, such as material procurement, manufacturing, transportation, use, disposal, as well as employees’ commuting and business travel. Scope 3 calculation is based on the General Guidelines on Supply Chain GHG Emission Accounting released jointly by METI and MOE.

Fujifilm’s Enthusiasm in Problem Solving and High Level of Awareness as a Responsible Global Corporation in the 21st Century

In this age when everyone is being urged to create and implement countermeasures against global warming, the Fujifilm Group has set itself a significant challenge of a 30% reduction in its CO₂ emissions compared to FY2005 levels by FY2020. This effort is targeted at CO₂ emissions reduction across the product lifecycle, and some results have already been seen in the manufacturing stage—despite an increase in production quantities. This is a praiseworthy achievement in today’s severe business environment.
Among FY2014 activities, one notable topic is the commencement of the new Medium-Term CSR Plan, Sustainable Value Plan 2016. As a variety of global issues become evermore serious, it is highly appropriate and novel for a CSR plan to focus on Health, Daily Life, and Working Style, in addition to the Environment itself. From the Group’s declaration of “taking an initiative in solving social issues through innovative technologies, products, and services,” I can see their enthusiasm to challenge problem solving, as well as their high level of awareness as a responsible global corporation in the 21st century.
The year of 2015 is one of the most important years in terms of anti-global warming activities. This is because a new international framework of CO₂ emissions reduction will be adopted in the COP21 to be held in Paris in December. In such an important year, it would be truly wonderful if the strong leadership of the Fujifilm Group could help “hold the increase in global average temperature below 2°C,” which is a longing common to all mankind.