1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FUTURE
KYOCERA MITA’S COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
KYOCERA MITA – PIONEERING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . 04 – 05
INNOVATIVE IN PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
INNOVATIVE IN PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
KYOCERA MITA ENSURES A BRIGHTER FUTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 – 09
MORE EFFICIENT PRINTING AND COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 11
LONGER DURABILITY, MORE RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13
ECO-LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 – 17
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRINTING GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 19
CORPORATE MOTTO
RESPECT THE DIVINE AND LOVE PEOPLE
Preserve the spirit to work fairly and honourably, respecting people, our work, our company and
our global community.
MANAGEMENT RATIONALE
To provide opportunities for the material and intellectual growth of all our employees and,
through our joint efforts, contribute to the advancements of society and humankind.
MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY
To coexist harmoniously with nature and society.
Harmonious coexistence is the underlying foundation of all our business activities as we work
together to create a world of abundance and peace.

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PIONEERING ENVIR ONMENTALLY
KYOCERA MITA –
SOUND TECHNOLOGY
Kyocera takes seriously its global commitment to act responsibly and respectfully towards
the world and its resources. We constantly strive to develop technology that is innovative
and environmentally responsible in equal measure, to ensure that our environment
continues to be a place we can all live in. Environmental awareness is thus the primary concern
for our employees.
We do not believe that environmental preservation, product quality and cost efficiency have
to be mutually exclusive objectives; to us, each depends on the other. It is our belief that
technology is inextricably linked with a social and environmental responsibility. For this reason,
the group focuses all its efforts on developing products that are equally environmentally
responsible and innovative, have a positive impact on the worldwide environment and are
non-polluting.

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INNOVATIVE IN PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT INNOVATIVE IN PRODUCTS
FOR KYOCERA, WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION IS KYOCERA GROUP HAS OVER 160 INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES AROUND
NOT SIMPLY A SLOGAN; IT IS REGARDED AS A TOP PRIORITY WITHIN THE WORLD AND THREE MAJOR AREAS: INFORMATION AND
ALL BUSINESS PROCESSES COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Kyocera’s environmental standards have been designed to comply with environmental management SOLAR POWER
standard ISO 14001. All processes within production, research, development and sales are Solar power is one of the cleanest sources of energy with an inex-
periodically inspected and documented to ensure their continued conformity with this standard. haustible supply and, as such, is receiving increasing attention.
In 2007 Kyocera Mita Europe was ISO 14001 certified. Today, Kyocera is one of the leading solar system manufacturers in
the world. The efficiency of Kyocera solar technology is considerably
higher than that of other comparable systems.
FINE CERAMICS
Fine ceramic is extremely sharp, incredibly durable and
heat resistant. Kyocera Corporation uses technology that
has been developed over many years of research to
develop ceramic components that are incredibly durable
and are used in over one million products.
The component durability in Kyocera products is not
Kyocera’s headquarters building in Kyoto is just one indication that our commitment to the only good news for your wallet – it is also better for
environment goes far beyond statutory requirements; every year, we are successful in meeting the environment.
requirements for reducing emissions, fully recycling products and using environmentally friendly
methods of generating energy.
The building, which was completed in 1998, continues to lead the MOBILE PHONES
way in the ecological design of large office buildings. The Kyocera Kyocera is a leading researcher in mobile technology, benefiting
headquarters in Kyoto have already received several accolades from extensive expertise in mobile phones, telecommunications
for excellent conservational design. Five years ago, Kyocera also systems and next-generation office information systems.
launched a group-wide project to promote the development of more Thanks to the unique, global knowledge of the group, it is develop-
environmentally responsible products. To date, more than 150 prod- ing and producing ever-smaller, higher-performance units for use
ucts have derived from this project. in a wide variety of industrial applications and in the automotive
industry.

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Print volume is growing at a constant rate around the
world, making it increasingly important to find cost-
efficient and, at the same time, eco-friendly printing
practices. Kyocera’s Ecosys technology is the perfect
solution, offering a unique, environmentally responsible
concept for printing, copying and faxing.
KYOCERA MITA ENSURES A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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MORE EFFICIENT PRINTING AND COPYI NG
KYOCERA MITA’S UNIQUE ECOSYS CONCEPT PRESERVING RESOURCES IS TOP PRIORITY
Kyocera has been developing environmentally friendly systems for many years now, not just since WHAT DOES ECOSYS MEAN?
the onset of the recent climate debate, and with good reason – output volume in companies has Its name is a syllabic abbreviation of ECOnomy, ECOlogy and SYStem printing, and primarily
risen steadily over the past few years, becoming a major environmental and cost factor. The represents the harmonisation of cost efficiency and ecology. At the heart of the ECOSYS print
main reason behind this is user behaviour, with people preferring to print out information rather technology is the tried-and-tested amorphous silicon (a-Si) photoconductor drum for mid-range
than reading it on screen. However, thanks to the proven, durable components of its resource- and high-end systems, and the long-life, single-layer PSLP drum for business entry laser printers
friendly and efficient ECOSYS technology, we are better placed than any other manufacturer and multifunctional systems. Compared to standard OPC drums, PSLP drums reduce CO2 emissions
to respond to these requirements. from the production process by a third.
For a number of years, we have been the only manufacturer in the world producing laser
printers that require no consumable materials other than toner. The Japanese output specialist’s
successful ECOSYS concept, which was first introduced 15 years ago, guarantees cost-efficient CO2 reduction in the production
printing and copying with minimal impact on resources.
CO2 CO2
Undercoat layer (UCL) Aluminium tube (AL)
Aluminium tube (AL)
Charge transport
Charge transport Photoconductor layer
Charge generating
layer (CTL) (CTL)
layer REDUCE BY 1/3 (PCL)
layer (CGL)
“ECOSYS has now been on the market for over 15 years, and IDC
believes that this further demonstrates Kyocera’s ongoing and
Conventional OPC drum PSLP drum
proactive approach to developing products of a sustainable
nature.” Analyst IDC, 2007 CO2 reduction [comparison with conventional negative-charged layer OPC drum (with three layers of coating) in the production facilities of
comparable scale]

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LONGER DURABILITY, MORE R ELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL
CUTTING COSTS THANKS TO OUTSTANDING EXPERTISE PRESERVING RESOURCES BY AVOIDING WASTE
Kyocera has gained extensive knowledge from its ceramic division, which is brought to optimal The ECOSYS concept is primarily concerned
Waste reduction by ECOSYS concept
use in the photoconductor drum. Thanks to its ceramic properties, the drum is incredibly robust, with reducing waste – depending on the model,
giving it a service life that is 30 times longer than the conventional drums of other manufacturers, conventional printers can create 15 to 20 times CONVENTIONAL ECOSYS
LASER PRITNERS
which are encased in fast-wearing plastic. The benefit for users is that they no longer have to their volume in consumable material during
replace the entire cartridge (including photoconductor drum) every time they replace the toner – their service life.
Toner Toner
they only have to replace the toner. This also reduces additional servicing and maintenance costs.
Cleaning
unit
No replace-
Photo- ment
conductor necessary
TONER CONSUMPTION COMPARISON drum
Developer
unit
competitor
ECOSYS Conventional laser printers
Kyocera Kyocera systems therefore produce significantly
less waste because, unlike other makes, the
Kyocera printer Conventional laser printer with The comparison between a KYOCERA FS-
(toner box is marked in red). cartridge system (cartridge includ- C5015N and competitor involved a print ECOSYS concept does not involve the replace-
ing developer unit and drum are volume of 48,000 pages, equivalent to a ment of the entire cartridge including photo-
marked in red). 48-month period with 1,000 pages printed
each month. conductor drum, developer unit and toner.
We dramatically reduce waste: an average
competitor’s toner cartridge contains 60
On average, conventional drums wear out after printing between 4,000 and 12,000 pages, meaning separately manufactured components, whereas
that the cartridge has to be replaced up to 30 times in a printer’s lifetime. a Kyocera toner box contains only four.

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ECO-LABEL
CERTIFIED TO THE MOST STRINGENT ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS – INTERNATIONAL RENOWN, THANKS TO ECOSYS
KYOCERA SYSTEMS AWARDED BLUE ANGEL ECO-LABEL We have also received several awards around the world in recognition of the ECOLaser printers’
environmental credentials. Awards include:
• The Eco-Mark Certification of the Japan Environment Association
The Blue Angel eco-label is one of the most famous • The Nordic Swan eco-label awarded by SIS Miljömarkning AB, Sweden
environmental labels in the world. Awarded by the German
Institute for Quality Assurance and Certification, the label
signifies that a product has exceptional ecological credentials
and meets the detailed criteria of a comprehensive body of
legislation set by the Federal Office for the Environment.
The objective of the Blue Angel eco-label is to keep the
impact of harmful substances, energy consumption and
waste on the environment to a minimum. It should also Furthermore, Kyocera Mita Europe, the distribution company, and the ECOSYS printer production
serve as an aid for consumers to enable them to choose plant in Shilong, Southern China, have been certified to ISO 14001. This certification is awarded in
particularly environmentally friendly products. recognition of particularly ecological production practices. Impact on the environment during the
manufacturing process has been reduced as far as possible.
Through our ECOSYS concept, we have also fulfilling the stipulated ENERGY STAR requirements
in an exemplary manner. Laser printers which feature the new ENERGY STAR label consume
To ensure even greater protection of the environment, new criteria have been in place for the issue 60 per cent less electricity than printers which do not feature the label. Multifunctional systems
of the Blue Angel eco-label since January 2007. The tightened requirements passed by the German that bear the ENERGY STAR label save over 160 Euro on electricity costs in their lifetime
Federal Environment Agency in collaboration with the Federal Institute for Materials Research in comparison to non-rated devices. To achieve such figures, a fast changeover into sleep mode
and Testing, specifically concern new procedures for measuring chemical emissions, more stringent is essential, for it is in this mode that systems use an average of 40 per cent less electricity. Laser
regulations governing energy consumption and the evaluation of noise emissions from colour printers printer FS-1030D actually consumes 50 per cent less electricity when in sleep mode. Particular
amongst others. The award of the Blue Angel eco-label has a long-standing tradition at Kyocera. attention is also paid to consumption of paper and the availability of a duplex function. To obtain
In 1997, we were the first printer manufacturer to be awarded the label for FS-1700. Since the ENERGY STAR label, printers must print more than 40 ppm or 45 for black/white and colour.
then, many additional Kyocera printer generations have been awarded the label.
All current Kyocera printers and multifunctional systems are fully compliant with the new
ENERGY STAR standard that took effect April 1 2007.

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THE ENTIRE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PRESERVE PREMIUM QUALITY TONER AND MINIMAL PARTICULATE EMISSIONS
RESOURCES AND KEEP ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO A MINIMUM
CYCLES Laser printers work on the basis of an electrophotographic process. To ensure that
Cutting-edge simulation technology is used as a this process does not release any emissions into the ambient air, Kyocera systems are
matter of course when developing new products to almost completely sealed. A number of renowned institutes, including the Fraunhofer-
minimise development expenditure and determine the Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut in Brunswick, Germany, have tested Kyocera printers in
material strength required by the components, to give environmental test chambers using standardised testing methods.
the product optimum stability with minimum material
consumption. The results were as follows: based on the most recent scientific knowledge, Kyocera
As a result, even in the early stages of planning, steps are equipment and toner comply with stringent requirements and represent no risk to health.
taken to avert any negative impact on the environment The printing process releases only minimal quantities of volatile organic compounds
that may occur at a later date. and particulate matter into the ambient air; quantities that are ten times below the
stringent thresholds for the Blue Angel eco-label.
The modular design of our products facilitates recycling at the end of their service life.
Even subcomponents are easy to remove and dismantle. Furthermore, detailed component
ingredient lists make recycling easier.
To also rule out any health risk associated
We also consider equipment packaging to be an integral part of our product design with toner box replacement, the toner does
and subject it to the same environmental criteria. Here, too, volume has been reduced not contain any mercury or dangerous con-
to a minimum and, to a large extent, does not include polystyrene or composites. Having centrations of cobalt or nickel. The concen-
received the ‘Good Packaging’ award many times over, Kyocera is clearly leading the field in trations contained are below those present
this area. The award, which is presented by the Japanese Institute for Packaging Materials, naturally in the environment. The ingre-
takes into account the material, design and environmental sustainability of the packaging dients of all toner ranges are, apart from
components. a few exceptions, identical. Monochrome
toners are made from approximately 50 per
LEAD-FREE MOTHERBOARDS cent magnetite, plastic polymers and some
Kyocera Mita is one of the first manufacturers to use lead-free motherboards and cable. silicates. As a rule, colour toners also
This is a significant step towards compliance with the stringent WEEE (Waste Electrical and contain organic colour pigments to obtain
Electronic Equipment) Directive which came into force in July 2006, and prohibits the use of the required colour impression.
heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRIN TING GREEN
• Print and photocopy documents double sided (duplex) to reduce
wastage and cost
• Do not overprint documents. Take care to calculate how many
copies you really need to cut down on wastage
• Use proof and hold to ensure a document is correct before
printing a long print run
• Ensure your electrical equipment is ENERGY STAR compliant
• Ensure photocopiers, multifunctional products and printers are
switched off at night
• Set your printer or copier’s sleep mode to ensure minimal
energy consumption when it is not actually printing or copying
• Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment to enable a more
efficient operation
• Use non-chlorine, bleached, environmentally responsible paper
or 100 per cent recycled paper, e.g. EVOLVE, for all your printing
• Identify a paper collection point in the office for recycling bins
to dispose of waste paper