Kyocera wins Environment Minister's Award

FOR the fifth consecutive year, Kyocera Corporation has won the 2014 Environment Minister's Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity. 

 

The company's Kagoshima Kokubu manufacturing plant in the Kagoshima Prefecture was recently recognized for its environmental protection activities, specifically in the implementation of countermeasures/dissemination category of the Award.

 

Kyocera's Kagoshima Kokubu Plant, which was nominated for the Award by the local township, was recognized for its efforts to improve the energy consumption basic unit, alleviate electricity demand, and reduce CO2 emissions in transportation. In addition, the facility was recognized for its community-based efforts, including its biodiversity conservation programs and the “Eco-Lessons” it offers at local schools.

The Environment Minister’s Award adds to the recognition the Kyocera Group has received worldwide for its environmental efforts. Kyocera Document Solutions Deutschland GmbH in Germany has won the Blue Angel Award 2014.  Kyocera Communications Inc. from the city of San Diego, U.S. was awarded the annual recycling award for the fourteenth consecutive year.

 

Kyocera (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971), founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics, is a leading global supplier of solar power generating systems, telecommunications equipment, printers, copiers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, industrial ceramics, and cutting tools. Backed by a philosophy of "harmonious coexistence" and a commitment to social responsibility and environmental protection, the company pursues its Kyocera Environment Vision 2020. This program lays down the framework for environmental management aimed at sustainable growth to meet both ecology and economy demands. Kyocera acknowledges that in order to address environmental issues it is important to foster mutual understanding and awareness with the community.