KYOCERA Receives Environment Minister's Award in Japan for Record 7th Consecutive Year
December 13 2016 - 8:04AM
Business Wire
Company receives two awards for its global
warming prevention activities and its development of a highly
efficient SOFC system
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that the
company has received two 2016 Environment Minister’s Awards: one at
its Kyoto Ayabe manufacturing plant (Kyoto Pref., Japan) for Global
Warming Prevention Activity (implementation of countermeasures /
dissemination category), and another for its part in developing the
residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation system,
ENE-FARM Type S (technology development / product category).
This is a record seventh consecutive year that Kyocera has been
a recipient of the award, and this latest one adds to many other
environmental-related awards and third-party recognitions that the
Kyocera Group has received worldwide, including Mexico’s highest
award for Environmental Excellence; the 16th consecutive annual
recycling award from the City of San Diego (U.S.A.); and evaluation
as a “Top Performer” in the 2016 PV Solar Module Reliability
Scorecard.
The award, which was established in 1998 by Japan’s Ministry of
the Environment, is presented every year in December to coincide
with Global Warming Prevention Month, and is given to individuals
and groups that have shown remarkable achievements in the
prevention of climate change.
For this year’s award, Kyocera’s Kyoto Ayabe Plant was nominated
by the local township. The Plant, which manufactures organic
packages and multilayer printed wiring boards for semiconductor
devices, was recognized for its wide-ranging environmental
activities that include use of clean energy via solar panels
installed on the plant’s roof, proactive introduction of highly
energy-efficient machinery and equipment, utilization of waste heat
recovery units, and the promotion of community-based activities
such as providing “Eco-Lessons” to teach local school children
about environmental and energy issues.
In addition, Kyocera also received the Minister’s Award in the
technology development / product category. This award was received
for the residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation
system, ENE-FARM Type S, which was jointly developed with Osaka Gas
Co., Ltd, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., and Noritz Corporation. Kyocera
developed the cell stack, which acts as the core piece of equipment
in the ENE-FARM Type S. This product was launched by Osaka Gas Co.,
Ltd. in April 2016.
Kyocera was founded 57 years ago with a philosophy of
“harmonious coexistence” and a commitment to social responsibility
and environmental protection. The company is working to achieve the
Kyocera Environment Vision 2020, which clarifies the goals to be
met by 2020 relating to environmental management aimed at
sustainable growth while satisfying demands of both ecology and
economy. The company believes that fostering mutual understanding
and awareness with the community is vital in addressing
environmental issues and remains committed to local efforts.
Specific Environmental Programs
1. Continual improvement of energy efficiencyThe Kyoto
Ayabe Plant is thoroughly committed to further enhancing its energy
efficiency. Recent measures include: introduction of highly
energy-efficient turbo refrigerators for air conditioning,
installation of a solar power generation system on the plant
rooftop (some 7,400 panels with a total generation capacity of some
1.6 MW), use of compressor waste heat, and installation of
inverters that control the rotations of pumps and blowers to best
suit the varying load.
Yearly CO2 reductions:
- High-efficiency turbo refrigerators: approx. 2,530t
- Solar power generation system: approx. 860t - Use of compressor
waste heat: approx. 120t - Rotation-control by inverter: approx.
100t
2. Environmental awareness activities for employeesAt
Kyocera, the period of June through September each year is
designated as the “Summer Eco-Challenge.” Every employee takes “My
Eco Pledge,” stating his/her own environmental action plan in the
workplace — for example, reducing usage volume of air conditioners
or making sure lights are turned off when a room is not in use.
Also, staff members patrol the manufacturing floor to ensure
efficient use of energy, and the company periodically holds
“eco-driving” seminars to increase employee awareness about car
fuel efficiency.
3. Local community activitiesSpecially trained Kyocera
employees visit primary schools and provide hands-on “Eco-Lessons”
to teach school children about environmental and energy issues. In
2015, a total of 228 students at five local primary schools took
part. The lessons are designed to encourage children’s interest and
involvement by using original experiment kits and toys as well as
fun and educational quizzes. In addition, employees conduct cleanup
activities in public spaces in the neighborhood on a regular
basis.
Past Environment Minister’s Awards
Received by Kyocera
2010 High-output solar module awarded in the
technology development / product category 2011 Shiga
Gamo & Shiga Yohkaichi Plants awarded in the countermeasures
category 2012 Fukushima Tanagura Plant awarded in the
countermeasures category 2013 Kagoshima Sendai Plant
awarded in the implementation of countermeasures / dissemination
category 2014 Kagoshima Kokubu Plant awarded in the
implementation of countermeasures / dissemination category
2015 Shiga Yasu Plant awarded in the implementation
of countermeasures / dissemination category
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About KYOCERA
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971)
(http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of
the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine
ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these
engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other
technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of electronic
components, printers, copiers, solar power generating systems,
mobile phones, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial
ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the company’s
consolidated net sales totaled 1.48 trillion yen (approx. USD13.1
billion). Kyocera appears on the Thomson Reuters list of the “Top
100 Global Innovators” and is ranked #531 on Forbes magazine’s 2016
“Global 2000” listing of the world’s largest publicly traded
companies.
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