The range of reasons corporations need to be environmentally responsible and the environmental responsibilities that are business opportunities.

1. insight
Opportunities
for the Environmentally
Responsible Organisation

2. Key Points you will learn
The
environmental
responsibilities that
are business
opportunities:
The range
of of reasons
reasons why
corporations need to
be environmentally
responsible
The biggest
environmental
concerns for
Australia
Forming sustainable supply chains
Comprehensive sustainability
reporting
Employee engagement
Improving energy efficiency

3. Environmental sustainability
is one of the key benchmarks for
corporate excellence.

4. Why does it pay for businesses to champion
the cause of environmental sustainability?
Corporate governance
and regulations
Future business
growth
Productivity gains through waste
reduction
Limited access to natural resources
& volatile energy markets
Enhancing brand reputation
Opportunities for
innovation
Strengthening supplier and
customer relationships

5. Water
Smarter Management
Population
Oceans
Sustainable infrastructure
Transport
Lack of investment in public transport
Ourselves
Marine protection
10
Biodiversity
1500 land-based species facing extinction
biggest
environmental issues
facing Australiansi
Coal
Education is key
Develop alternative, renewable energy sources
Sustainable Cities
Energy
Smarter infrastructure
Replacing Fossil Fuels
Climate Change
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

6. A snapshot: Australia
ii
One key mechanism for reducing
the environmental impact of
economic growth will be the
integration of environmental
considerations into business and
public policy decision making.
Per capita, Australia’s greenhouse
gas emissions are higher than any
other developed country.
96% of Australia’s net energy
consumption comes from fossil fuel
combustion.
Our major cities are home to 77% of
the Australian population and much
of our built infrastructure – they are
heavily exposed to the impacts of
climate change, including sea level
rise.
While the energy efficiency of
Australia’s economy is generally
improving, our net carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions continue to rise.

7. The good news is there are
business opportunities for those
organisations that are forward
looking and open to them …
In 2013, emerging opportunities are:

8. 1. Sustainable supply chains
The opportunity:
To form strong, environmentally conscientious
partnerships that meet the approval of stakeholders
and customers.
"Organisations have also started looking at the
sustainability of their supply chain, with nearly
60% of respondents reporting procurement
policies that give preference to environmentally
preferable products, services and suppliers.
Stewardship over the supply chain is expected to
be an emerging focus area.” iii
An organisation’s reputation can impact its supply chains, business continuity,
employee attraction and retention, reputation, and even the right to operate.

9. 2. Comprehensive sustainability reporting
The opportunity:
Monitoring, measuring and communicating
environmental initiatives with intuitive data collection
tools to meet compliance requirements and to create
purchasing efficiencies.
“As integrated reporting catches
on, it will push companies to use
tools that help them generate
higher-quality sustainability data.” iv
Technology can be used to identify and create
operational and purchasing efficiencies. Real-time
data on areas like carbon and water use allow timely
analysis and decision-making.
In an Ernst & Young
global survey on the tools
companies use for
Environmental, Social and
Corporate Governance
reporting, environmental
reporting was considered
the most sophisticated.
37% use a
centralised
database; 26% use
spreadsheets and fewer
than 8% use packaged
software for
reporting. v

10. 3. Employee engagement
The opportunity:
Environmental initiatives for company-wide
involvement and benefits.
“Comparing companies with strong
sustainability programs with
companies that have poor ones
- in the former, morale was 55%
better”
It is important for senior decision-makers to work
with key groups, such as human resources to infuse
sustainability throughout the organisation – in
practices and culture - with knock-on benefits
realised throughout the enterprise.
business processes were
43% more efficient
public image was 43%
stronger
employee loyalty was 38%
better.vi

11. 4. Improving energy efficiency
The opportunity:
To slow down the depletion of natural resources, improving the planet
with innovative alternatives, leading change.
"As the world's population moves towards 9 billion by 2050,
resources are under pressure, exacerbated by climate change. By
2030 we will demand twice as many resources as the planet can
supply - risking social unrest and conflicts as people and nations
compete for ever scarcer resources. New technologies and
rethinking consumption will be critical in future - with businesses
rather than governments likely to lead the way.” vii
As our growing global population consumes more food and energy, businesses can
improve their chances of longevity and create new revenue streams by investing in
research and development of environmentally sustainable alternatives.

12. Conclusion
Environmentally friendly
business practices mean more
than keeping a clean corporate
conscience. Climate change, scarcity
of natural resources, stricter
governance and the need for
transparency hold deep
ramifications for business
decision-makers.
Company culture, brand
reputation and profitability can be
significantly enhanced or damaged
depending on an organisation’s
environmental strategies,
practices and impact.
By monitoring
environmental issues and
trends, organisations are
positioned favourably not only to act
responsibly but to benefit from
opportunities to enhance performance
and compliance through innovative
ways of ethically sourcing,
structuring and marketing
products, processes and
supply chains.

13. Konica Minolta for our planet’s future
Konica Minolta is committed to reducing their environmental
footprint. A key aspect of achieving this is through measuring,
minimising and managing carbon emissions via an independent
sustainability and carbon management consultancy. Overall GHG
performance for the Australian operations of Konica Minolta for
FY2012-13 reported a -23.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents
(tCO2-e), a decrease of 0.4% over the base year of FY 2010-11.
Sustainable practices, policies and technologies are the core of
everything Konica Minolta does. We have initiated programs and
policies for over 30 years to reduce our carbon footprint and
encourage operational environmental sustainability in our partners
and customers. Our business machines are among the most
environmentally efficient available. They are more energy efficient,
use less toner, and produce less greenhouse gas emissions than
ever before.

14. Australian Packaging Covenant
Konica Minolta Australia is a signatory to the
covenant that is a commitment by industry and
governments to the sustainable design, use
and recovery of packaging.
Cartridge Collection Program
Konica Minolta joined forces with Planet Ark
and Close the Loop to assist in driving forward
their ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ program. The
program is a free collection service for the
recycling and remanufacturing of used
cartridges to keep them out of landfill. The
component materials recovered through the
recycling process include aluminium, steel,
plastic, toner, ink and foam.
Local initiatives
92% of all our end of life machines are recycled via e-Sims
recycling
All toner bottles and other consumables are recycled via
Close the Loop
All plastics, foam and cardboard are recycled via Yusen
using WasteFree
All paper used in the office is a 50% recycled product
(excludes showroom)
Where possible we purchase ‘earth saver’ stationery items
Partnership with Landcare Australia
Konica Minolta Australia is an official corporate
supporter of Landcare Australia and its tireless
efforts working with the community,
government and business to protect and repair
Australia’s magnificent, yet stressed, natural
resources.
All paper in the KM recycle bins is recycled via Sita
Konica Minolta House is a 4 star rated environmental
building.

15. Konica Minolta can provide tailored solutions to help you achieve your environmental
goals. Our Optimised Print Services Environmental Audit can help you understand how to
improve the environmental efficiency of your printer environment. Along with our award
winning multifunction printing devices and wide range of innovative software solutions,
Konica Minolta can provide an integrated approach to helping you achieve real
environmental gains.
For more information visit www.konicaminolta.com.au or
Free Call: 1800 789 389

16. References
i. Our top 10 environmental problems
ii. SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIA REPORT 2013 by the National Sustainability Council
iii. The Corporate Environmental & Sustainability Governance Survey for 2013, BSI
iv. & v. 2013 six growing trends in corporate sustainability - An Ernst & Young survey
vi. Advancing Sustainability: HR’s Role, 2011 The Society for Human Resources Management
vii. Global trends for 2013, 26 November 2012, The Economist