Environmental Report 2000
Toppan’s Environmental Conservation Activities

Environmental Report 2000
Toppan’s Environmental
Conservation Activities

Corporate Profile

Business Fields

Corporate nameToppan Printing Co., Ltd.

Contents
Corporate Profile/Business Fields..........................................................1
Message from the President ..................................................................2
Reducing Our Environmental Burden ...................................................3
Toppan and the Environment ................................................................4
Environmental Management
Toppan’s Environmental Philosophy.....................................................6
Environmental Management Structure and System ...........................7
Environmental Action Plan ....................................................................8
Environmental Targets and Achievements for Fiscal 1999 ...............10
Environmental Targets for Fiscal 2000 ................................................11
Environmental Management System .................................................12
Environmental Conservation in Production:
Eco-protection Activities

Prevention of Pollution .........................................................................14
Waste Management..............................................................................16
Realizing the Zero-emissions Target ...................................................17
Energy and Resource Savings .............................................................18
Office Eco-protection ............................................................................20
Efforts in Product Distribution .............................................................22
Environmental Conservation in Product Development:

Head office
1 Kanda Izumi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
101-0024 Japan
Phone: +81-3-3835-5111

President & CEO
Naoki Adachi (Since June 29, 2000)
Number of employees
13,543
Capital¥104,900 million

Sales

9,666

12,234
9,096

12,3709,191

Packaging
Production and printing of paper products such as containers,
packaging materials, and labels, packaging materials made of

8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Eco-creativity Activities

Fields of Business and Environmentally Preferable Products.............23
Designation of Environmentally Preferable Products........................24
Efforts in Toppan’s Business Fields .....................................................26
Development of Environmentally Preferable Products .....................27
Partnerships in Creating a Recycling-oriented Society .....................28

Electronics
Production of electronics products such as photomasks, leadframes, printed wiring boards, LSI substrates for semiconductor packages, shadow masks, LCD color filters, materials fordata-storage media, plastic moulds, reflective screens, functional films; design of LSI and printed wiring boards; development of software.

Consolidated sales

12,841

12,743
9,579

10,000 9,022

Multimedia
Development of Internet technologies, including those relating
to B-ISDN; planning and production of content; planning, production, and manufacture of CD-ROMs, DVDs, and VCDs;
design and management of database and network systems;
communication satellite broadcasting business; production ofbroadcasting programs; planning and production of various
image media, etc.

Publications Printing
Planning, editing, and printing various types of magazines andbooks (regular, art, textbooks, etc.); planning and production ofmultimedia publications such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; negotiations for overseas copyrights, etc.

Unit: ¥100 million
14,00011,865

Industrial Materials
Production of decorative sheet products, wallpaper, floor materials, and interior and exterior materials; development of design
patterns and new materials, interior decor material, transfer
materials, processed sheets, etc.

Commercial Printing
Production of advertising and promotional materials such as
catalogues, pamphlets, flyers, posters, calendars and point-ofpurchase displays, yearbooks, corporate brochures and corporate chronicles, annual reports, various gift products, etc.;
corporate identity planning; planning and production for various
video media; space design as well as planning and conduct
events; sales promotion planning; development of video media
such as high-definition TV; three-dimensional printed products,
etc.

Established
January 17, 1900

12,000plastic film, etc., paper-based liquid containers, plastic bottles;
production and printing of cardboard products; design and manufacture of packaging-related systems and equipment; development of new materials; filling services, etc.

Securities and Cards
Printing and manufacturing of stock and bond certificates,
checks, promissory notes, passbooks, general certificates, gift
certificates, lottery tickets, cash cards, credit cards, prepaid
cards, IC cards, vouchers, business forms, etc.; development,
design, and sale of systems and equipment for security control.

Unit: ¥100 million
800
700
600

661

Overseas affiliates, representative offices, and sales offices
Business partners in technical collaboration

Head Office
Divisions and Division Headquarters
Toppan Idea Centers
Research Centers
PlantsSales Offices

Ordinary profits

668

605

500

479

494

1998

1999

400
300
200

Communication

100

Educational and Awareness-raising Activities ...................................29
Information Disclosure and Communication......................................30
Social Contributions and Outside Activities .......................................31
Environmental Accounting ..................................................................32
Glossary .................................................................................................33
Fax Sheet for Inquiries .........................................................................36
Toppan’s Environmental Chronology .................................................37

0

1995

1996

Unit: ¥100 million
500
450

1997

Net profits

451

400
350
300

291

319
226

250

244

200

Business sites
Head office, 4 office buildings, 2 research centers, and 46 plants(including 18 subsidiary plants)

150

Consolidated subsidiaries
116

100

Environmental Report 2000
Period covered
April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000
*More recent data may be included for some key items.
Business sites covered
Head office, 4 office buildings, 2 research centers, and 46 plants in Japan*The figure includes eighteen subsidiary plants.
*This report also includes in-house environmental audits conducted at several of our overseas
plants.
*The four office buildings are located in Tokyo’s Akihabara, Koishikawa, Shibaura, and Honjo
areas.
History of the report
This is the third edition of Toppan’s Environmental Report.
Next scheduled publication
September 2001 (to be published annually)
Department in charge of publication
Ecology Center, Corporate Manufacturing Technology & Research Division
Phone: +81-3-3835-5549
Fax: +81-3-3835-0847

50
0

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

(As of the end of March 2000)

Environmental organizations affiliated with Toppan Printing
RPF Study Group, Paper Recycling Promotion Center
Green Purchasing Network
UNU Zero Emissions Forum
Japan LCA Forum
ECOMATERIALS Forum, The Society of Non-traditional Technology
Environmental Study Group, Japan Environment Association
Network for Environmental Reporting
Study Group on Practical Matters about Introducing Environmental Accounting
Aluminum Project, Liquid Carton Section, Printers’ Association of Japan
The Association for Collecting and Recycling
World Wildlife Fund Japan (WWF)Japan Ecology Foundation
Others1

The Toppan Koishikawa Building was completed in
May 2000. Designed to serve as a base for information networking businesses, the building is fully
equipped with functions for distributing and collecting information. In keeping with our commitment to
the enrichment of culture and society, the building
also houses the Printing Museum, Tokyo; a concert
hall; and other cultural facilities.

Message from the President

Reducing Our Environmental BurdenThis year, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of Toppan Printing Co.,The global environment—including conservation of energy and the Earth’s other precious

Ltd. Designating the year 2000 as our “second renaissance,” we have established a new

resources—has gained prominence as an issue of crucial importance. For society to growcorporate structure for the 21st century, defining the all-important values and sense of

in a sustainable manner, today’s corporations must face these issues and act to resolve

purpose that we want all of our employees to share. Toppan’s corporate image consists of athem.

corporate philosophy, corporate creed, and conduct guidelines, all of which reflect the

The promotion of environmental measures, as specified in our new corporate creed

awareness of our social responsibility as a corporate citizen and our emphasis on pursuingand conduct guidelines, means not only the fulfillment of our social responsibility but

our corporate activities in harmony with the global environment, adherence to corporate

also the increase in our overall corporate value. Together with the principles of environ-ethics, and fair information disclosure.

mental accounting, we believe that the introduction and implementation of ISO 14001—

Toppan established its Declaration on the Global Environment in 1992 to serve as

the world’s standard for environmental management—will play an important role inour fundamental philosophy toward the environment. In accordance with the declaration’s

reducing the burden today’s corporations place on the environment. We also believe thatgeneral concept of “eco-protection,” we have practiced a number of environmental mea-

the continuous practice of these activities will bring new efficiency to daily business man-sures to promote environmental conservation in production. Additionally, the concept ofagement.

“eco-creativity” lends assistance to general environmental activities, including the researchand development of environmentally preferable products.

Following one plant in our electronics operations, another plant in our living-environment operations for the printing of industrial materials became the first facility of its

Global environmental concerns have, of course, become an important issue ofkind in 1999 to obtain ISO 14001 certification. In fact, this was the first such certifica-

corporate management. Furthermore, as part of a recycling-oriented society, we aretion for a plant in the industry. Furthermore, through the adoption of new technologies

vigorously promoting our environmental management practices through the community-and collaboration with other companies, we achieved a reduction in the amount of land-oriented principles of our corporate philosophy and creed. To make sustainable progress

fill disposal at each plant.

an integral feature of our corporate activities, we are endeavoring to reduce the environ-

From this point forward, Toppan will implement activities designed to reduce ourmental burden caused by our production processes by implementing IT (information

environmental burden. We will do so by considering the environment during producttechnologies) and developing environmentally preferable products, especially in our living

development and design, utilizing IT (information technologies) in production processes,

environment-related operations.

and promoting the development of new technologies to help preserve the environment.

We sincerely hope that our customers and as many other people as possible will readThis report is a summary of Toppan’s environmental conservation activities in fiscal

this report to learn about Toppan’s policy and corporate practices in environmental

1999. We would greatly appreciate any comments or suggestions you may have regarding

conservation.

this publication.

Naoki Adachi
President & CEO

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Tohru Shimabukuro
Chief Environmental Manager andSenior Managing Director

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major endeavors: eco-protection and ecocreativity activities. The term “eco-protection” refers to environmental conservationon the production front. Specifically, it aims
to control exhaust gases and wastewater,
utilize resources effectively, and reduceenergy consumption and the amount ofwaste generation. There are ongoing efforts
encompassed within the management,
reduction, and substitution of chemical
substances and utilization of waste as a recyclable resources.
The term “eco-creativity” refers to constructive activities for environmental conservation such as the initiative of relevant
divisions (division headquarters) to generaloutside activities with respect to conservation of the environment, including the
research and development of environmentally preferable products.
We at Toppan Printing are actively
promoting our environmental conservation
activities through key partnerships withother businesses, including our customers,
consumers, municipalities, NGOs, andNPOs, in order to assist in the prosperity ofa modern recycling-oriented society. (Seepage 28.)

Toppan and theEnvironment

The degree of environmental burden varies
with each operation in which Toppan is
involved. A printing operation can, ofcourse, potentially deplete resources andincrease forest logging and acid rain, all ofwhich result from the use of processedmaterials such as paper, ink, and resin, as
well as from the use of raw materials andfuel consumption in manufacturing processes. Global warming and depletion of theozone layer are related issues, being causedby the use of chemical substances and theemission of CO2 from energy consumption
in production processes. Moreover, thequality of the atmosphere, water, and soil isalso affected, and waste generated in manufacturing operations—not to mention thewaste accumulation of used products—could
lead to serious environmental repercussions.
Toppan is therefore promoting environment conservation with emphasis on two

Basic flow: Printing and environmental protection
Energy, water,
resources,
raw materials

Impact on thequality of air
and water, etc.

Deterioration of living
environment
through noise, odor, etc.
Collection
and disposal
businesses

Waste
Recycling

Recycling

Resource recycling

Global environmental
impact caused bybusiness operations

Recycling
plant

Reuse
Resource
recycling

Energy, water,
resources,
raw materials

Depletion of resources

Recycling plants(paper manufacturers)

Recycling

Intermediate
processing
plant

Landfill

Landfill

RecyclingFinaldisposal
site

Landfill

Collection
companies

Recycling system in society

Recycling, dumping

Forest logging

Toppan Printing

Collection

Acid rain
Eco-protection activities
Products

Ozone depletion

Printing plants

Products

Products

Customers

Consumers

Municipalities
Collection

Eco-creativity activities

Global warming

Environmental Management
Environmental Management System r p. 12

Environment
conservation in production:
Eco-protection
activities

Communication

Prevention of Pollution r p. 14

Educational and Awarenessraising Activities r p. 29

Energy and Resource Savings r p. 18
Waste Management/Realizing the Zero-emissions Target r p. 16 –17

Information Disclosure andCommunication r p. 30

Management of Chemical Substances r p. 15

Social Contributions andOutside Activities r p. 31

Collection and Recyclingof Solvents r p. 14

Office Eco-protection r p. 20

Environmental Accounting r p. 32

CTP (Computer to Plate) Process
Filmless plate-making system through a high-speed digital network
Since the plate is output directly from DTP data, there is no need to output
positive film in the intermediate process. This saves time and resources in
production and ensures consistently high quality.

Efforts in Product Distribution r p. 22

Product planning

Development

DTP work

Plate-making

Procurementof materials

Printing

Processing

Distribution

work sitTPeD“Green Purchasing” r p. 21

Products

Filmless plate-making system (computer to plate, or CTP)
High-speed
digitalnetwork

Layout, calculation

TOPPAN

OutputDeveloping

Traditional process

Establishment of Principles and Standards
for Environmentally Preferable Products/
Toppan’s Labels for Environmentally
Preferable Products r p. 24
Evaluating Environmental Impact r p. 25
Development of Environmentally Preferable
Products r p. 27

Proposals for Environmentally
Preferable Materials r p. 27

Environmental
conservation in productdevelopment:
Eco-creativity activities

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Creating a System for
Recycling r p. 28

Output of positive film

Transportation

Plate-making line
(exposure and developing)

DTP: An acronym for “desktop publishing,” it refers to an environment in which one personal computer is used to edit text, photographs, line art, and graphs for the production of final prints. The
process has recently expanded to encompass the desktop prepress process.
CTP: An acronym for “computer to plate,” it refers to a filmless plate-making system that employs ahigh-speed digital network. Since the plate is output directly from DTP data, there is no need to
output positive film in the intermediate process. This saves time and resources in production andensures consistently high quality.

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Toppan’s
Environmental
Philosophy

The 1990s brought forth an increased number of critical issues for business and industry, concurrent with the surge in worldwide
environmental conservation. This wasreflected in Toppan’s 1991 establishment of
the Ecology Center, subsequent to therestructuring of our environmental conservation activities, which had previously
emphasized pollution prevention as overseen by the Department of Environmental
Management at the head office. Additionally, we established our Declaration on the
Global Environment in April 1992 as abasic philosophy to govern our efforts onbehalf of environmental conservation. That
document enumerated six items of declaration, as well as the “Environmental Action
Plan Through Corporate Activity” and“Every Employee’s Environmental Action
Plan” for the realization of that philosophy.

In anticipation of our 100th anniversary
in June 2000, we clarified our thinking
regarding the environment in the context ofbusiness management and re-evaluated our
Declaration on the Global Environment.
This in turn led to the establishment of ourcorporate philosophy, corporate creed, andconduct guidelines. Thus, as we stand at thethreshold of the 21st century, we will fully
apply ourselves to the promotion of environment conservation and encourage theparticipation of all Toppan employees.

Environmental
Management
Structure and System

Toppan’s structure of environmental management consists of “national eco-protec-

tion promotion committees” and “national
eco-creativity promotion systems,” which
encompass the two areas of activity heretofore described. Each is controlled by the
Ecology Center under the supervision of
the chief environmental manager. Currently, 46 plants and two research centers inJapan, as well as nine overseas plants, haveestablished a promotion committee for ecoprotection activities. Moreover, ten divi-

sions (division headquarters) nationwide
have set up a promotion system for activities relating to eco-creativity. The role of the
Ecology Center is to determine the corporate direction as a pivot point for all activities via the periodic issuance of executive
reports, as well as by leading and assistingeach committee and system, distributing andcollecting information, organizing national
meetings, among others.

Environmental management structure for fiscal 2000
Naoki Adachi,
President & CEO

Corporate Philosophy
Each of us shall reciprocate our customers’ continued trust, create dedicated products by harnessing our vibrantknowledge and technology, and contribute to a fulfilling lifestyle as a mainstay of information and culture.

Corporate Creed

AuditorManagement Council

Tohru Shimabukuro,
Chief Environmental Manager
and Senior Managing Director

Director in
ChargeDirector in
ChargeEcology Center

Corporate
Management
Planning Division

Information andPublic Relations
Department

Toppan’s Declaration on the Global Environment

To build our customers’ trust through sincerity, enthusiasm, and creativity in all our corporate endeavors.

Foreword
Numerous issues concerning global environmental disruption havesignificantly affected world politics, the economy, and the global
society in recent years, concurrent with the rise of global commerce. It is therefore critical that each of us should make a personal
pledge concerning these issues so that future generations may enjoy
the blessings of a clean planet.
Toppan contributes to society through its corporate activities,
pursuing our self-definition as an “Information and lifestyle-relatedindustry rooted in culture.” Accordingly, we will continue to develop measures that address global environmental issues, in order tofulfill our social responsibility as a corporate citizen.

To strive for total innovation from a global perspective by conducting
marketing and technological development rich in originality.
To conduct fair and open business operations while acknowledging
our social responsibilities and aspiring for harmony with our global
environment.
To create a positive working environment by maximizing our individual talents and strength as a team.
To enhance our corporate standing and promote the continual development of the Toppan group through the exploration of new possibilities.

Conduct Guidelines(excerpted from chapter 2)
Safety and care for the environment
Toppan is an energetic promoter of living environment in a
global scale. Accordingly, we work hard to prevent environmental pollution, strictly observing each regulation associated with that issue. Moreover, we work to save precious
resources and energy, and to implement corporate recycling
activities. Toppan will continue its dedication to the prevention of environmental pollution. Careful attention to the environment is the expression of our consideration for the earth.

Environmental Action Plan r See pages 8 and 9.
We have set corresponding environmental targets for the six items ofdeclaration listed in our Declaration on the Global Environment, and are
fully engaged in its realization.

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Eco-protection Promotion Committee
Each division/division headquarters:
Eco-protection Committee and its secretariat:
46 plants and two research centers in Japan
Nine overseas plants
Subcommittee on Prevention of Pollution

Related divisions at Toppan’s head office:Human Resources Management, Financial&………………
Accounting, Legal Affairs, International,
and Purchasing

Tokyo Eco-protection Meeting
Frequency: Bimonthly
Objectives: Reporting and discussing regulatory trends

Subcommittee on Energy Saving
Subcommittee on Waste Management
Subcommittee on Evaluation of Environmental Impact
Subcommittee on Environmental Education
Commercial Printing Eco-Project,
Commercial Printing Division Headquarters
Eco-creativity Promotion Meeting,
Securities and Cards Division Headquarters

1. Each of our employees recognizes the importance of global environmental issues and endeavors to conserve the global environment.
2. We actively promote energy/resource conservation and recycling
as a means of conserving the global environment.
3. We abide by the laws and social order, striving to prevent environmental pollution.
4. Through our business operations, we actively support our customers’ activities to conserve the global environment.
5. In our research, we endeavor to develop products and technologies that help conserve the global environment.
6. We implement corporate activities designed to further global
conservation in the context of international society.

Eco-promotion Project,
Publications Printing Division Headquarters

Environmental Targets

Board Meeting

National Eco-protection Meeting
Eco-protection Case Study Meeting
Frequency: Biannually
Objectives: Reporting and discussing regulatory trends,
case studies

Declarationr See pages 9 to 11.

Director in………………
ChargePackage Environment 2000,
Packaging Division Headquarters
Eco-creativity
promotionsystems ineach division/
division
headquarters

National Meeting on Eco-creativity
Frequency: Biannually
Objectives: Reporting and discussing social trends,
case studies

Tokyo Meeting on Eco-creativity
Frequency: Biannually
Objectives: Reporting and discussing social trends

Eco-creativity Committee,
Industrial Materials Division
Kansai Commercial Printing Eco-Project,
Kansai Commercial Printing Division
Eco-creativity Committee,
Hokkaido Division
Eco-creativity Project Committee,
Tohoku Division
Eco-creativity Project,
Chubu Division
Nishi–Nihon Eco-creativity Committee,
Nishi–Nihon Division Headquarters

Affiliates: Toyo Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Toppan Forms Co., Ltd.
Toppan Cosmo, Inc.
Toppan Label Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Shoseki Printing Co., Ltd.
Tosho Printing Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Magnetic Printing Co., Ltd.

Eco-creativity Meetings by ProductFrequency: Biannually
Objectives: Reporting and discussing regulatory andsocial trends

Eco-creativity Meeting in Each Division/Division
Headquarters
Frequency: As needed
Objectives: Discussion on environment-related measuresin each business field

Ecology Research Meeting
Frequency: Biannually
Objectives: Reporting and discussing regulatory trends
and information sharing

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Environmental Management

Environmental
Action Plan
We have set corresponding environmental targets for the six items of declaration listed in

Toppan’s Declaration on the Global Environment

1

Each of our employees recognizes the importance of
global environmental issues and endeavors to conserve
the global environment.

Environmental Targets*

Measures and Details

Staff education andawareness raising activities

Enhanced employee awareness regarding environmental issues and the promotion of corporate-wide
activities to preserve the environment

Contribution to create anenvironment-oriented culture

Voluntary participation in social activities and active
contributions to the cause of environmental
conservation

T Planning, production and utilization of in-house educational materials
T Introduction of Toppan’s environmental logo
T Introduction of in-house ecology awards
T Activities to promote Environment Month and Energy-Saving Months
T Organization of environment-related events
T Assistance to cultural activities for environmental conservation
T Promotion of “green purchasing”

20% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit energy
consumption by fiscal 2005, proportioned to plant
outputSorting and recycling of waste

Measures to prevent
environmental pollution

4

Through our business operations, we actively support
our customers’ activities to conserve the global
environment.

50% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit landfill
disposal volume by fiscal 2000, proportioned toplant output
Realization of our “zero-emissions” target in ten
domestic plants by fiscal 2001, through the effective
use of industrial waste generated in production
Compliance with in-house control standards,
exceeding the legal regulations
Appropriate management of chemical substances
and the reduction of toxic chemical substances
5% reduction (compared to FY1997) of CO2 emission
by fiscal 2010

Reduction in emissions ofgreenhouse gases

Reduction in inventories of specific CFCs andconsumption of CFC substitutes
Active proposal for proprietary technologies,
products, and services to our customers

Involvement in environmental
businesses

5

In our research, we endeavor to develop products andtechnologies that help conserve the global environment.

Planning, research, and development of environmentally
preferable products andtechnologies

6

We implement corporate activities designed to further
global conservation in the context of internationalsociety.

Environmental conservation atoverseas plants

Eco-creativity

3Management of chemical
substances

Eco-protection

We actively promote energy/resource conservation andrecycling as a means of conserving the global enviroment.

We abide by the laws and social order, striving toprevent environmental pollution.

Prepared April 1, 1992
Third edition issued July 1, 2000

Overview

Energy and resource savings

2

our Declaration on the Global Environment, and are fully engaged in its realization.

Active cooperation to serve the needs of ourcustomers and society
Involvement in businesses that can contribute toenvironmental conservation through Toppan’s own
environmental activities
Planning and proposals for social recycling system

Promotion of corporate activities that take accountof in-house product planning, production processes,
and the landfill disposal of products

Compliance with local regulatory standards,
international treaties, etc.
Active promotion of local environmental
conservation

T Improvement of yield by TPM activities
T Introduction of a new, high-efficiency production system
T Promotion of energy savings in the use of current equipment
T Strategic savings through the use of energy-consumption analysis
T Promotion of industrial waste recycling by means of thorough sorting
T Reduction of landfill waste generation through enhanced in-housewaste processing and recycling
T Resource savings via the introduction of systems for water and waste
recycling
T Thorough sorting and collection of used office paper
T Supervision and evaluation of environmental management via in-houseenvironment audits
T Introduction of equipment that controls and limits environmental burden
T Thorough monitoring through use of environmental technology andequipment
T Rationalization of product distribution to reduce exhaust gases
T Construction of a system of chemical substances management that
conforms to the PRTR Act
T Reduced emission of organic solvents and the promotion of recycling
T Total discontinuation of specific CFCs and the use of 1,1,1trichloroethane in cleaning (completed April 1994)
T Reduction of CO2 emissions through conversion to alternative fuels
T Promotion of greening on corporate premises
T Supply of environmentally preferable products and services incommercial and publications printing, packaging materials, interior
decor and industrial materials, etc.
T Provision of information on the environmental impact evaluation of
products
T Labels bearing descriptions for Toppan’s environmentally preferable
products
T Support of our customers’ environment-related public relations activites
T Development and supply of environmental equipment
T Development and supply of recycling technologies and recycled
products
T Proposal for recycling systems
T Implementation of LCA methods
T Design and development of products with consideration for resourcesavings, reuse, and recycling
T Development of degradable materials which pose low environmental
impact when disposed, as well as technologies for easy sorting
T Development of environmentally preferable equipment and materials(ink, solvents, etc.) for use in production
T Development of recycling technologies

T Periodical investigation and audit of the status of environment-related
measures taken in overseas plants
T Promotion of environmentally preferable product manufacturing*Toppan periodically reviews these environmental targets in accordance with trends in overall environmental conservation. (The latest targets are published in the Environmental Report.)

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Environmental Management

Environmental
Targets andAchievements
for Fiscal 1999

Toppan is promoting environmental conservation activities in accordance with thetargets set forth in our Declaration on the
Global Environment and Environmental
Action Plan. Our business sites (plants andresearch centers) in Japan are engaged in anenvironmental management system, having
set up an environmental policy, objectives,

Environmental targets (second revision)and targets in accordance with actual conditions, based on the “environmental indexes”
established to monitor our eco-protection
activities. The following is a summary of
our progress and achievements toward thesetargets in fiscal 1999. More detailed descriptions are given in another section.

Progress and achievements for fiscal 1999

Environmental
Targets for Fiscal
2000

The third revision of Toppan’s Declarationon the Global Environment and Environmental Action Plan, was made on the occasion of our 100th anniversary, reiterates andexpands the company’s corporate philosophy, corporate creed, and conduct guideline. Moreover, we will be setting yearlytargets for our environmental efforts, being

Environmental targets

positioned as mid- to long-term plans, andshall promote activities to proactively achievetargets. We have also decided to revise ourenvironmental indexes, which were in use
until the previous fiscal year. These will be
included in the annual environmental targets for all of Toppan’s business sites.

Environmental targets for fiscal 2000

Enhanced employee awareness regarding environmental issues andthe promotion of corporate-wide activities to preserve theenvironment

Introduction of Toppan’s environmental logo

Enhanced employee awareness regarding environmental issues
and the promotion of corporate-wide activities to preserve theenvironment

Dissemination of Toppan’s environmental logo

Voluntary participation in social activities and active contributions tothe cause of environmental conservation¥2.87 million donation to “Global Citizens’ Forest” for tree
planting

Voluntary participation in social activities and active contributions tothe cause of environmental conservation

Participation in tree-planting activities

20% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit energy consumption by
fiscal 2005, proportioned to plant output

A 13.5% increase compared to fiscal 1990 level

20% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit energy consumption
by fiscal 2005, proportioned to plant output

A 10% reduction compared to the previous fiscal year

With the yearly volume of waste generation falling below the rate ofoutput increase, 50% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit landfill
disposal volume by fiscal 2000

A 38.6% reduction compared to fiscal 1990 level

50% reduction (compared to FY1990) of unit landfill disposal
volume by fiscal 2000, proportioned to plant output

A 50% reduction compared to the fiscal 1990 level

Compliance with in-house control standards, including legal
regulations

Compliance with in-house control standards

Realization of our “zero-emissions” target at ten domestic plants byfiscal 2001, through the effective use of industrial waste generated
in production

Realization of zero-emission plants: one plant

Appropriate management of chemical substances and the reductionof toxic chemical substances

Emissions of dichloromethane into the air: 11.5% reduction
compared to the previous fiscal year

Compliance with in-house control standards, including legal
regulations

Compliance with in-house control standards

Reduction of CFC substitutes consumption and CO2 emission

Switch from liquid fuel to gaseous fuel: two plants

Appropriate management of chemical substances and the reductionof toxic chemical substances

Emissions of dichloromethane into the air: 15% reduction
compared to the previous fiscal year

New development and proposals for environmentally
preferable products: five cases

5% reduction (compared to FY1997) of CO2 emission by fiscal 2010

Maintenance of the fiscal 1999 level

Reduction in inventories of specific CFCs and consumption of CFC
substitutes

Replacement of freezers using specific CFCs: eight units

Active proposals for proprietary technologies, products, and services

New developments and proposals for environmentally
preferable products: five cases

Active cooperation to serve the needs of our customers and society

Supply of environment-related information, including productevaluations

Participation in businesses that can contribute to environmental
conservation, through Toppan’s own activities

Research into new methods of recycling

Planning and proposals for social recycling system

Continued operation of a recycling system for printed
materials

Promotion of corporate activities that take account of in-houseproduct planning, production processes, and the landfill disposal of
products

Establishment of action plans, principles, and standards forthe development of environmentally preferable products

Compliance with local regulatory standards, international treaties, etc.

Implementation of in-house environmental audits at overseas
plants: six in Asia

Active promotion of local environmental conservation activities

Active promotion of local environmental conservation
activities

Active cooperation to serve the needs of our customers and society
Active proposals for proprietary technologies and productdevelopments
Participation in businesses that can contribute to environmental
conservation, through Toppan’s own activities

Continuous implementation of a recycling system for printed
materials

Planning and proposals for social recycling system
Promotion of corporate activities that take account of in-houseproduct planning, production processes, and the landfill disposal of
products

Establishment of product principles and standards forenvironmental issues

Compliance with local regulatory standards, international treaties, etc.

Implementation of internal environmental audits at overseas
plants: three in the U.S.

Active promotion of local environmental conservation activities

Environmental indexes
Comprehension of the actual status of environmental burden through evaluating environmental impact

Prevention of pollution

Establishment and compliance with in-house control standards that exceed the regulatory standards
Efforts toward the responsible management of chemical substances and the reduction of toxic chemical
substances

Waste management

A 50% reduction in unit landfill disposal volume by fiscal 2000, compared to the fiscal 1990
figures

Rationalization of energy consumption

A 20% reduction in unit energy consumption of electricity and heat by fiscal 2005, compared to
the fiscal 1990 figures
A 75% recycling rate of used office paper by fiscal 2000

Eco-protection in the office

Promotion of effective use of rainwater
Purchase of designated goods based on Toppan’s in-house standards for “green purchasing”

10

11

Environmental Management

ISO 14001 and In-house
Environmental Audit

Toppan’s environmental management system
Constructed based on experience ineco-protection activities

In-house environmental auditing system
Auditor, in-house environmental auditor,and provisional auditor of the environmental
management system

ISO 14001 (since September 1996)
Transition to an environmental management
system conforming to ISO 14001

Forty-six plants and two research centers in JapanISO 14001 certified plants
Internal
Internal
environmental audit environmental auditor
In-house environmental audit: compliance,
performance, and follow-up audit

Continual improvement

Management cycle
Toppan’s environmental management system first deals with daily environmental
conservation activities, in accordance with
the Environmental Policy and the Environmental Objectives and Targets and Environmental Activity Plan, as established by eachbusiness site, based on Toppan’s Declarationon the Global Environment and the Environmental Action Plan. Once we fully comprehend the results and revise our actual
achievements for the year, we proceed toplan policies, objectives, targets, and actions
for the next year, thus completing the entire
cycle in our system of management. Moreover, Toppan’s environmental targets are
subject to revision in accordance with theannual Environmental Achievement Report,
which each plant is obliged to submit to thehead office at the end of the year.

In-house environmental audit
systemToppan’s in-house environmental auditing
system comprises a document audit and an
on-site audit, which are conducted annuallyat all plants by staff from the head office(auditors of the company and an environmental management system provisional
auditors) along with “in-house environmental auditors” trained in-house. The system isdesigned to confirm and evaluate the stateof compliance with our own standards, as

In-house environmental audit hearing at the Sakado
plant

Inspection for in-house environmental audit at the
New Jersey plant

Structure of an in-house environmental audit
Report on an in-houseenvironmental audit

Document audit

On-site audit

Summary and evaluation
results of the in-houseenvironmental audit

A summary of activities conducted throughout the year to ensurecompliance with approximately 200 check items for in-house environmental auditing, as specified by the head office, to be submitted
to the head office in June of the following fiscal year.
Review of the in-house environmental audit report prior to theimplementation of an on-site audit in order to clarify each site’senvironmental aspects.

1. Hearings with executives and staff in charge of environmental
matters in the business site, based on the Manual on Hearings
for the In-house Environmental Audit.
2. Four-point evaluation (0, 1, 2, and 3) on applicable check items, basedon Evaluation Standards for the In-house Environmental Audit.
3. Verification of the state of environmental management via an
inspection within and around the business site, based on the
Manual on Inspections for the In-house Environmental Audit.
Summary of issues in need of improvement, along with evaluation
scores and general comments. Returned to the business site for
feedback.

Report on the results fromFY1999Outline of Toppan’s environmental management system

According to the results of our in-house
audits for fiscal 1999, unit energy consumption proportioned to plant output,
increased by 8.5% over the preceding fiscal
year. Principal causes for the increase include
the decrease in unit price due to the Japanese stagnant economy and increased
energy consumption due to the establishment of new plants. It was therefore necessary for us to conduct a fundamental reviewof the structure of each energy consumption
control system and the targets therein established. With regard to the status of othermanagement systems and operations, there
were 278 significant cases in need of improvement. The reports, together with evaluation scores and general comments fromthe audit, were returned to executives ineach business site as feedback, requiringthem to submit improvement plans. The
progress toward improvement of 141 cases
at ten business sites was checked in environmental audit reviews in fiscal 1999, and theremaining 137 cases will be checked in theenvironmental audits of fiscal 2000.
Outside Japan, on-site audits were conducted at three U.S. plants in San Diego,
Atlanta, and New Jersey, as a means ofdetermining the status of environmental
management and operations. No significant
issues in need of improvement were found.

Improvement
plan

In March 2000, the Satte plant (Industrial
Materials Division) was the first in the wallpaper gravure-printing industry to achieve
ISO 14001 certification. Then, in April
2000, the Niigata plant (Electronics Division Headquarters) obtained certification,
followed by the Kashiwa plant (Industrial
Materials Division) in May. Currently the
total number of ISO-certified plants is five,and three other facilities are working toward
certification.

Division

Description of a specific improvement plan in response to issues inneed of improvement, as pointed out by the audit. Submitted tothe head office upon confirmation by executives at the businesssite.

Electronics

Review of theenvironmental audit

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Delivered to the auditor and the chief environmental manager.

Conducted in order to assess progress and give appropriate guidance concerning issues of auditing calling for improvement.

Achievement Industrial Material

Plan

Plant
Shiga
Kumamoto
Satte

Electronics

Niigata

Industrial Material

Kashiwa

Environmental report
Information
disclosure

Environmental
activity plan

PDCA cycle ofenvironmental
managementheIn-house environmental
audit reportD

ck

In-house environmental audit

Site-specificenvironmental report**Beginning in fiscal 2000, ISO 14001
certified plants are required toissue this report on an annual
basis. Plants acquiring certificationin 1999 or thereafter will issue theirreports beginning in fiscal 2001.

Environmental
management manualManagement
regulations
Management standards,
detailed regulations
Check sheets, forms

Information sharing anddisclosure
Environmental activity reports and dataon energy, waste, and other environmentrelated issues are submitted by our businesssites for data collection and analysis at theend of each fiscal year. Later, they are evaluated and discussed at the National Eco-Protection Meeting held in the first half of thefollowing fiscal year. If there are measures
found to be particularly effective, they arereported at the Eco-Protection Case Study
Meeting so that other business sites canreceive the benefits of those successful initiatives.
The collected data is summarized in theEnvironmental Report in order that our environmental data may be disclosed outside
Toppan. Moreover, beginning fiscal 2000,
we have made it a requirement for our ISO
14001 certified plants to prepare sitespecific Environmental reports so that the
information can be made available to local
municipalities and residents.

Satte plant (industrial materials)

Status of ISO 14001 certification

Electronics

In-house environmental
audit report

Environmental policies
for each plant
Objectives and targets

Environmental
achievements report

Niigata plant (electronics)

Kashiwa plant (industrial materials)

Achievements and plans regarding ISO 14001 certification
Improvement plan for
specified issues

Toppan’s Declaration on the Global Environment
Environmental Action Plan
Annual Environmental Targets

Pla
n

t
Ac

C

ISO 14001, an international standard ofcertification for environmental management
systems, was published in September 1996.
However, Toppan has for the past nine years
been phasing in an environmental management system at each of its business sites inJapan (plants and research centers), in a
pursuit for ISO certification. Currently ourmanagement system has completed nearly
all the requirements of JIS Q 14001:1996,
and we are finalizing the arrangements on
our corporate system that will be eligible for
ISO 14001 certification.

In-house environmental audit andinternal auditoEnvironmental
Management Systemwell as legal regulations and the progress of
system construction. Additionally, reviewsof the in-house environmental audits are
conducted within the same fiscal year inorder to monitor progress and give appropriate guidance concerning issues ofimprovement pointed out at the audit.
Toppan’s plants in Asia and the U.S.
promote improvement activities throughon-site hearings and inspections every two
years, along with a document-based examination in the intervening year.

Main productsElectronics
products
Electronics
products
Wallpaper,
decorative sheets
Electronics
products
Decorative paper,
decorative sheets(as of May 31, 2000)
Registrar
JQA
JQA
JQA
JQA
JQA

Registration
date
July
1998
November
1998
March
2000
April
2000
May
2000

Three plants in Japan are preparing for ISO certification assessment by March 2001.

13

Registered internal environmental
auditors(as of May 31, 2000)
Positions

Personnel

Managers

33

Supervisors

17

Employees

8

Total

58

Environmental Conservation in Production: Eco-protection Activities

controlling air pollution through the introduction of electrostatic precipitators, bugfilters, and other control machinery.
We also collect and reuse the organic solvents from the printing process in order toprevent them from being released into theair. In the process, we are able to use ourown resources more efficiently. Moreover,the volatile chemical substances that would
otherwise be released into the air during
production are dissolved in water throughPreventionof Pollution

Compliance with Legal
Regulations and In-house
Control Standards

use of a scrubber. Through the proper treatment of this water, we control their releaseto the air and public water system.
Trend in NOx emission (nationwide)(tons/year)
140
120

124.3
110.1

113.7

1997

1998

100
80
60
40
20
0

Toppan keeps track of the status of theenvironmental burden generated by each ofits plants by evaluating the environmental
impact of their production activities. To
reduce the environmental burden clarified
through these evaluations and to prevent
pollution therefrom, the Eco-Protection
Promotion Committee at each plant establishes in-house control standards exceeding
the legal regulations and works to maintainthose values. The status of plant management and operations is then checked
through a process of hearings and on-site
inspections of the in-house environmental
audit, and its results are used to ensure continual improvement over the course of thenext fiscal year.

1999

Trend in SOx emission (nationwide)(tons/year)
700

Collecting and recycling equipment fororganic solvents

500

Wastewater
treatment facility/
coagulative precipitation tank

400
300
200

0

1997

1998

1999

Methods of calculation: The NOx emission volume
was calculated using the NOx emission index set
forth in the Environmental Agency’s “Environmental
Activity Evaluation Program,” as issued in September
1999. The SOx emission volume was calculated byconverting the sulfur (S) in each used fuel to SO2.

Scrubber

Item

Sulfur oxide (SOx) volume[Nm3/h]BoilerIn-house
Regulation standard

Nitrogen oxide (NOx)concentration[ppm]

Measure- Regulation In-housestandard
ment

Soot volume[g/Nm3]

Flow of oily-water separation

Measure- Regulation In-housestandard
ment

Measurement

T-1

1.07

0.1

<0.0032

260

100

89

0.3

0.01

0.0032

T-2

1.02

0.1

<0.0023

260

100

81

0.3

0.01

0.0026

T-3

1.03

0.1

<0.0026

260

100

98

0.3

0.01

0.0016

T-4

1.03

0.1

<0.0025

260

100

97

0.3

0.01

0.0020

T-5

1.05

0.1

<0.0030

260

100

95

0.3

0.01

0.0028Results of water-quality measurement (FY1999, Shiga plant)

Living environment item
Toxic substance

Regulation
Prefectural ordinance Municipal ordinanceAgreed value

In-house
standard

5.8–8.6

6.0–8.5

6.0–8.5–

6.0–8.0

7.0

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)

160 (daily average: 120)

20 (new plants: 15)

20

20

12

6.0

Chemical oxygen demand (COD)

160 (daily average: 120)

20 (new plants: 15)

20

20

12

8.5

Suspended substances (SS)

2.7

Legal regulation

Measurement(average)

200 (daily average: 150)

70

30

20

12

Extractive substances in n-hexane (mineral oils)

5.0

5.0

5.0

3.0

2.0

0.7

Total chromium

2.0

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.06

0.04

Copper

3.0

1.0

1.0

–

0.2

0.02

Zinc

5.0

1.0

1.0

–

0.2

0.02

Soluble iron

10

10

10

–

1.0

0.30

Soluble manganese

10

10

10

–

1.0

0.18

Total phosphorus

16 (daily average: 8)

0.8 (new plants: 0.5)

–

–

0.4

0.2

Nitrates

120 (daily average: 60)

8.0

–

–

5.0

2.8

Cadmium

0.1

0.01

0.01

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.05

Cyanide

1.0

0.1

0.1

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.01

Organophosphorus compounds

1.0

Not detected

Not detected–

Not detected

Not detected

Lead

0.1

0.1

0.1

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.05

Chromium (VI)

0.5

0.05

0.05

0.05

0.05

Not detected <0.01

Arsenic

0.1

0.05

0.05

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.01

Mercury

0.005

0.005

0.005

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.0005

1,1,1-trichloroethane

3.0

3.0

–

–

0.01

Not detected <0.001

Trichloroethylene

0.3

0.3

–

–

0.018

0.001

Tetrachloroethylene

0.1

0.1

–

–

0.006

Not detected <0.001

Carbon tetrachloride

0.02

0.02

–

–

Not detected

Not detected <0.001

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Oily water separators are used to treat
the compressor-generated emulsive wastewater (drainage), in which water and oil areintermixed. This equipment—a proprietary
technology of Toppan—works by combining specific gravity and metal substitution
without the use of chemical agents orenergy. It is an effective and affordable
means of separating and collecting oil.

Processes 2, 3, and 4 areconducted on the backside
2
3
4
1
Drainage
inlet

Emergency training
Chemical solvents are used in numerous
plant operations. When these solvents areused, they are poured from tankers into
tanks, a step that involves a certain risk,
should an accident occur. At plants inwhich there is such a possibility of environmental impact, we regularly conduct antipollution training based on the Manual on
Emergency Response, which describes leakage
scenarios and the means to counter them.

6
7

Drainage (wastewater) from compressors(oil content: 250 ppm)
1 Pressure reducing silencer

Adjusts pressure
and accepts drainage

2 Drainage separation tank

Separates oilfrom water

Emergency training

3 Emulsion decomposition tank Decomposes
emulsion
4 Metal-ion removal tank

Removes copper ion

5 Primary SS removal filter

Removes suspended
substances

6 Secondary SS removal filter

Removes suspended
substances

Final oily-water separation
7 filter

Separates oilfrom water

Treated water (oil content: less than 3 ppm)

Patent pending as NT oil-separation method andmetal-conversion method

Management of chemical substances
A key pillar of the Air Pollution Control
Act is to take measures to prevent emissionsof toxic and air-polluting substances byprompting the industry for the voluntary
control. For example, we are working to
reduce the use and emission of dichloromethane, conforming to the Guidelines
Concerning the Promotion of Voluntary
Control of Toxic and Air-Polluting Substances by Companies. Accordingly, in fiscal
1999, we achieved a 31% reduction in thevolume of emissions to the air, compared to
the figure for fiscal 1996.

(tons/year)
100
80

5

Treatedwater

were formerly used in cleaning processes.
Currently, we still have 32 freezers using
specific CFCs, and are working to replacethem or install substitute systems.

Dichloromethane emission into the air
Concrete walls surrounding liquid waste tanks

100

Prevention of air pollution
Facilities equipped with boilers or incinerators that generate smoke and soot are
subject to concerted effort, wherein we
endeavor to reduce environmental burden
by converting to alternative fuels, controlling machine operations, observing appropriate combustion requirements, and strictly

Item

Preventing soil pollution
We have constructed concrete walls aroundtanks designed to store fuel oil, chemicals,
and liquid waste in order to prevent themfrom leaking or flowing outside the premises
in case of an emergency. Additionally, we
check the tanks and pipes regularly in orderto detect cracks and expedite the replacement of parts before soil pollution can occur.

600

Results of air-quality measurement (June 1999, Shiga plant)

Hydrogen ion concentration (pH)

Emergency Response andPreventive Action Measures

661.8

626.2

613.8

Prevention of water pollution
Toppan endeavors to prevent water pollution at its plants by establishing facilities totreat wastewater in proportion to its environmental burden imposed by production
processes. To monitor the compliance statusof the in-house control standards, we are
now in the process of introducing a 24-hourmonitoring system for treatment facilities in
response to changes in BOD and COD values according to the seasonal change. Moreover, we are introducing a closed system forin-house wastewater treatment as a means ofpreventing pollution outside the premises.
This is part of our ongoing effort to reduce
environmental burden and employ water
resources more effectively. (See page 19.)

Management of Chemical
Substances
Measures to protect the ozone layer
In March 1994, Toppan abolished the useof specific CFCs and 1,1,1-trichloroethane—both of which are associated with depletion of the ozone layer. These substances

15

80.0
67.0

62.4

60

55.2

40
20
0

1996

1997

1998

1999

Corporations are strongly encouraged
to make voluntary efforts regarding themanagement of chemical substances. The
Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) has since 1998 conducted
PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) studies, prior to the Japanese government’s enforcement of the PRTR Act, inorder to clarify voluntary efforts from theindustry’s perspective. We conducted ourown PRTR studies in fiscal 1997 and 1998
concerning the achievements by all ourbusiness sites, and subsequently reported
the results to Keidanren. Currently, we areworking to devise a system concerning thecomprehension and management of emissions, as well as the transfer of designatedchemical substances, as a means of preparing the company for enforcement of the
PRTR Act in 2001. We will continue toemploy the appropriate degree of risk evaluation and management, in the process substituting toxic chemicals, reducing theirconsumption and cutting emission to theatmosphere.

Environmental Conservation in Production: Eco-protection Activities

Breakdown of waste generation and the flow of waste treatment (FY1999)

Outline of the flow of RPF system

Heat recovery

1. Reduction in waste generation
2. Reuse

We are working to reduce the volume oflandfill waste by approaching these items.
Furthermore, we are promoting the use ofrecyclable resources corporate-wide, particularly in our model plants, in order to reachour zero-emissions target.
Achievements for fiscal 1999
In fiscal 1999, Toppan took another big step
toward that target, thanks to a reduced unit
landfill disposal volume of 61.4 (down 11.5
points from the previous fiscal year) and arecycling rate of 83.1% (an increase of 4.8
points over the previous fiscal year).
A key factor in the achievement is a
14.3% decrease in landfill waste as compared to the previous fiscal year. This is due
to our effort to implement more thoroughsorting and recycling, along with a 1.6%
increase in plant output over the previous
fiscal year.
Paper comprises approximately 66% of
our plant waste, followed by waste acid suchas waste etchant from electronics operations
and waste plastic associated with flexible
packaging materials.
While the total volume of waste discharge in fiscal 1999 was 342,000 tons—anincrease of 9.8% over fiscal 1998—the volume of landfill waste was 58,000 tons, adrop of 14.3%.
Looking closely at the breakdown by
operation, it is clear that one of our remaining issues is to promote recycling and the

Waste acid,alkali, oil, etc.
Heat release

Cinders and sludge
Cinders and sludge
Waste plastic, metal chips

Landfill

16.9%

Trends in the volume of waste discharge and unit landfill disposal volume proportioned to plant output (FY1990 result = 100)Recycled volume (1,000 tons)
Landfill disposal (1,000 tons)
Unit landfill disposal volume (index)(1,000 tons)

450

110
Fiscal 1999 results
Volume discharged: 342,000 tons
Unit landfill disposal volume: 61.4

400
350

100
90
80

300
70
250

60

200

50
40

150

Unit landfill disposal
volume: 50

100(comparison from FY 1990)

30
20

50
0

Index of unit landfill disposal volume

5. Appropriate disposal

Heat
recovery
7.3%

At Toppan, total volume of discharged waste is determined by subtracting the volume of waste processed
in-house from the total waste generated. To avoid variation of how wastes are classified—valuable or non-valuable—year-by-year, they are included in the figure for total waste generated, as is wastepaper.

Total volume of waste discharge

3. Recycling
4. Heat recovery

Wastepaper, plastic,
metal chips, oil, etc.

Recycled
Recycling
75.9%
rate
83.1%

Establishment of model plants andtargets
Regarding the formation of a recyclingoriented society, we have established “model
plants for zero-emissions” as a means of
examining the use of recycled resources andachieving zero-emissions in ten plants byMarch 2002.

10
1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

0
2000
(Fiscal year)

Trend in recycling rate in the total volume of waste discharge
(%)
100
90
80
70
60

0

Promoting recycling
Toppan already recycles approximately 96%
of its wastepaper, which comprises thelargest share of its total waste volume. We
are now working to use the remaining 4%
in a more effective manner.
March 1999 saw the installation of aunique system known as RPF (Refuse Paperand Plastic Fuel) at Sagamihara plant of our
packaging operations. This system makes
effective use of combined waste paper andplastic by converting it into solid fuel suitable for the generation of thermal energy.
The combustion efficiency of our incinerators was thereby improved, fuel consumption
volume for stabilizing burners was decreased
to one-tenth and the weight of cinders was
cut to one-third its previous figure.
We have also begun recycling a portionof the cinders and dehydrated sludge generated through our in-house, intermediate
treatment, in order to convert them tocement and steel materials. This practice isbeing expanded through a process of study
and experimentation.

Recycling rate in fiscal 1999: 83.1%

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

effective utilization of sludge generated inelectronics operations, along with the laminated materials of paper and plastic in pack-

16

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000
(Fiscal year)

aging operations. However, since fiscal
1998 there has been progress in our program of recycling.

Achieving zero-emissions
Our Sakado plant met the zero-emissions
target in March 2000, the first suchachievement for Toppan. Sakado has sinceNovember 1999 been working toward ISO
14001 certification, and has in the process
succeeded in recycling all its industrial
waste for use as resources. We will continue
our efforts on behalf of similar achievements on the path toward zero-emissions.
The efforts at Sakado plant and model
plants for zero-emissions will expand horizontally to other plants.

Feeding wastepaper and plastic after sorting
Magnetic
separator

Belt conveyor

Belt conveyor

Belt conveyor

Fixed-quantity
feederBelt conveyor

Stoker typeincinerator/
Automatic- waste heat boiler
feed hopper

Solid-fuelsystemCrusher

Plants introduced: Sagamihara plant(Packaging operations)
Basic equipment: Crusher (up to 1 t/h)
Fixed-quantity feeder
Solid-fuel system (up to 1 t/h)
Automatic-feed hopper (up to 1 t/h)Belt conveyors (installed between
facilities)
Materials used:

Wastepaper (80–90%)
Waste plastic (10–20%)

RPF heat
generation:

18.8–20.9 kJ/kg(4,500–5,000 kcal/kg)

RPF system

Achievement status and specific issues at six model plants for zero-emissions
Plant

1997

1998

1999

Asaka plant (Commercial printing)

95.5

97.0

97.7

Cinders, waste plastic

Itami plant (Packaging)

93.7

94.8

92.5

Mixed wastepaper, waste oil

Toppan Seihon Co., Ltd.
(Binding subsidiary)

98.9

99.2

98.9

Waste plastic, mixed wastepaper

Sano plant
Toppan Containers Co., Ltd.

88.9

99.3

99.2

Mixed wastepaper

Mikkabi Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

94.9

95.7

95.4

Waste plastic, waste oil

Toppan Johhoku Printing Co., Ltd.

90.7

91.7

92.3

Waste plastic, waste oil

Issues to be solved

Flow of waste separation and collection at the Asaka plant (Commercial printing)
Waste

Collection/Storage

Recyclable used paper
Cardboard
Waste oilRemaining ink
Waste developer
Waste plastic
Recyclable plastic
Metal chips
Waste paper
Films
Cinders

Used-paper collection box
Cardboard racks
Drum cans for waste oil
Cans for remaining ink
Waste-fluid recovery tanks
Waste plastic storages
Containers for waste plastic recycling
Containers for metal chips
Storage for soiled waste cloth
Trash shootContainers

Garbage collectors

Wastepaper
65.5%

Realizing the Zeroemissions Target

1.8%
1.3%
2.0%
2.4%
2.5%
2.6%
6.6%

Recycling

Waste acid15.3%

Total volume of waste discharge

Burnedon-siteTotal volume of waste generation

Focus and targets
Toppan is proceeding toward its ultimate
target—to reduce the unit landfill disposal
volume as proportioned to plant output by
50% in fiscal 2000, as compared to the fiscal 1990 figures. We have set the following
five items as our main focus in reaching thattarget:Cinders
Others
Metal chips
Waste oil
SludgeWaste alkali
Waste plastic

Intermediate
processing

Waste Management

Used-paper recycling
Cardboard recycling
Heat recovery
Heat recovery
Heat recovery
Landfill
Recycling
Recycling
Heat recovery
Recycling
Landfill

Non-recyclable wastepaper
Mill wrapper
Wood chips
Mixed garbage

Incinerator
Incinerator
Incinerator
Incinerator

Burnedon-siteHeat releaseOn-site heat recovery

Waste storage

Signboard for waste storage

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Environmental Conservation in Production: Eco-protection Activities

Trends in energy consumption and unit energy consumption proportioned to plant
output (FY1990 result = 100)
Energy consumption (TJ)
(TJ)

Unit energy consumption

14,000120
Fiscal 1999 results
Consumption: 12,478.6TJ
Basic unit: 113.7

1. Introduction of high-efficiency
systems and facilities
2. Improved efficiency inproduction
3. Thorough daily management

Each February and August our plants conduct special Energy-Saving Month activities
and submit reports to the head officedescribing their daily management of energysaving activities, including maintenance andMeasures toward energy
rationalization
1. Introduction of high-efficiency systems andfacilities• Introduction of high-efficiency production
facilities• Introduction of a high-efficiency energysupply system (introduction of cogeneration system, absorption refrigeratingmachines, etc.)• Systematic configuration of boilers, compressors, etc.
• Use of waste heat for air-conditioning anddrying processes by waste-heat boilers
adjacent to the incinerator

100

10,00080
8,000
Unit energy
consumption: 80(FY 1990 result = 100)

6,000

60
40

4,000
20

2,000
0

inspection operations for production facilities and awareness raising activities withregard to energy conservation.
Achievements for fiscal 1999
Last year’s unit energy consumption was
113.7, an increase of 9.0 points from thepreceding fiscal year. This was quite a serious blow to the achievement of our target.
Contributing to this were the fact that energy
consumption increased by 10.5% over theprevious fiscal year due mainly to facility
upgrades at our plants for electronics operations, the introduction of automated laborsaving systems, and improved work placeenvironments. Amid this was an increase
Example

100.0

96.4

90

90.0

96.4

94.7

91.9

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

1994

of only 1.6% in plant output due to unit
price depreciation caused by the stagnant
economy.
External agencies conducted energy
analysis in designated plants, including
Asaka (electronics operations). The result
suggested that energy-related measures havealready been applied to the facilities inoperation, while the cost-related aspect ofour major plan—which concerns the introduction of large facilities—still remains an
issue. We will also have the analysis conducted at other plants and take new measures while considering the balance between
costs and energy reduction.

Unit production volume trends at a commercial printing plant(FY 1994 result = 100)

120
100

Electricity(MWH)
1,000,000
900,000

City gas(1,000 m3)
60,000932,755

53,402866,509829,156

50,000800,000
700,000

45,576

46,212

1997

1998

40,000600,000
30,000500,000
400,000

20,000300,000
200,000

10,000100,000
0

1997

1998

0

1999

1999

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Since last fiscal year, we have been examining and implementing the use of unit
production indexes that reflects the actual
status of plant output and energy efficiency
without being influenced by price fluctuation. Specifically, each plant sets targets
for volume of workable production, then calculates unit production indexes for production volume, by combining the targets withtraditional unit plant output. Although we are
yet unable to accurately assess the trend inunit production indexes, given that we have
only been applying them since last year, we
expect to be able to more thoroughly grasp
the actual state of energy consumption at
our plants.

Heavy oil(kl)
16,00014,000110

Energy consumption trend01990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

We used joule (J) for the thermal unit, based on the conversion value set forth in the 1999 Survey on Economic Statistics
Concerning Energy.

Unit production volume index

Focus and target
To do our part in the prevention of global
warming and excessive resource consumption, we are working to reduce the emissionof CO2—noted as a greenhouse gas—andachieve more efficient energy use. We haveestablished a target reduction in unit energy
consumption, proportioned to plant output, of 20% by fiscal 2005, as comparedwith the fiscal 1990 figures, and are fully
engaged in that effort. In our stride towardthat target, we are promoting the following
items as the three pillars of our energyrationalization measures:

Energy consumption

12,000

Unit energy consumption index

Energy and Resource
Savings

Consumption volume by energy type
The consumption of electricity, city gas,
heavy oil, and kerosene is on the increase.
Approximately 90% of that increase isaccounted for by additional consumption at
new plants, facility enhancements in theElectronics Division Headquarters, and theintroduction of automated labor-saving systems. City gas consumption scored thehighest increase of 15.6% from the previous
fiscal year, as a result of fuel conversion forthe purpose of reducing SOx and CO2
emissions.

13,846

14,804

Kerosene(kl)
16,00014,00012,00012,00010,00010,000

8,000

8,000

6,000

6,000

4,000

4,000

2,000

2,000

4,002

4,000

13,002
11,947

11,237

LPG

(t)
4,500

3,677

3,500
3,000

2,609

2,500
2,000

0

1997

1998

1999

CO2 emission
In conjunction with increased energy consumption, the emission of CO2 rose to586,600 tons last fiscal year, marking a
7.8% increase from the preceding year. We
will continue our efforts to reduce CO2
emissions through a decrease in energy consumption, along with further conversion tocity gas, which emits less CO 2 than othertypes of fuel.
Water-resource protection andrecycling
In our electronics operations, which uses
large amounts of water, we are actively promoting reductions in water usage and wastewater volume, along with more effective
resource management by recovering andrecycling wastewater using a proven system.
(1,000 tons)
16,000

Water consumption

14,0002. Improved efficiency in production• Yield increase by TPM (Total Productive
Maintenance) activities• Production process development by introducing in-line machinery• Improvement of drying methods in theprinting process• Conversion to machinery with highenergy-efficiency

14,08412,00011,905

12,448

11,913

1,500
1,000
500

0

1997

1998

0

1999

1997

1998

1999

CO2 emission trends(1,000 tons)
700

586.6

600

521.1

544.0

500
400
300
200
100
0

1997

1998

1999

Calculations for the volumes of CO2
reduction and emission are based on
the CO2 emissions coefficient cited in
the Environment Agency’s Manual for
Establishing Action Plan pertaining to
the Law Concerning the Promotion of
the Measures to Cope with Global
Warming (See Article 8, Section 1.)

Wastewater recycling system (Shiga plant)
Recycling (treatment) facility

Wastewater
treatment
facility

Biologicaltreatment

Activatedcarbontower

Wastewater
generated in
production
processes

SandfilteringmachineRO
membrane*Industrial
water

10,0008,000

Production processes

6,000
4,000

*RO membrane: Refers to “reverse-osmosis” membrane, which is water-permeable but filters almost all solutes.
This makes it possible to remove solutes from the water by applying pressure to solutions.

2,000

3. Thorough daily management• Promotion of energy savings in existing
equipment• Maintenance and inspection of energyrelated equipment and facilities• Reduced operations and awareness-raising activities for conservation of resources0

Absorption refrigerating machine

18

1997

1998

1999

Cogeneration system

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Environmental Conservation in Production: Eco-protection Activities

Standards for office refuse sorting at Toppan Koishikawa Building
Location of categorized
recycling bins on each floor

Empty cans

Refreshment lounge• Categorized recycling bins

Paper cups
Used-paper recycling storage*

Efforts in the Office
To enlist participation of every employee inrecycling and resource conservation, Toppan promotes environmental conservation
activities in its offices (indirect departments) as “office eco-protection.” Our head
office and buildings in Akihabara, Koishikawa, Honjo, and Shibaura, and offices ineach of our plants collectively participate inthis endeavor.

CrushedFreight elevator area
• Bins with lids
• Bins with pulleys

General inflammable garbage
Newspaper and magazines
Cardboard
PET bottles

Recycling storage on eachfloor
• Categorized bins

Disposable plastic lunchboxes
Vinyl objects

Underground collective recycling storage

Office Eco-protection

SortedSortedCrushedCrushed

Disposed of by garbage collectors

Office-refuse sorting

SortedEnergy saving
We are now working on the integration ofenergy-saving fluorescent lamps and motion
sensors in lighting apparatus as part ofour energy-saving endeavors in the offices.
Moreover, we have introduced an ice thermal-storage air-conditioning system in our
Akihabara sales department building and
the Shibaura building in order to rationalize
the consumption of electricity. Our employees have even adopted various daily energysaving activities in their offices, beginningwith the application of Energy-Saving
Month, which includes temperature man-Elevated water tank for used water(2.4 m3)

Annex

Rain

8F

Toilet7F

ToiletRain

Rain

Precipitation
sensorDrainage

Drainage
Drainage

2F

ToiletGround 1F

ToiletToiletSewerage

Switchingvalve
Emergency
shutoff valve

Main building
Switching valve

GroundSewerage
P
Sewage P (356 m3) P (12 m3) P
tank
Rainwater
Storage tank Spring water
storage tank for general
storageservice water

Rainwater utilization system (Honjo GC Building)Rainwater usage“Green Purchasing”

Volume (tons/year)
Metals and batteries*Color copies, carbon paper, and processed vinyl goods are categorized as general inflammable garbage.

Recycling of used office paper
Our head office and surrounding buildingsin Akihabara had been working toward atarget of 75% used-paper recycling by fiscal
2000, but the rate remained at 57.5% due
to departmental relocation to the new Toppan Koishikawa Building last year. We will
therefore review our system for used-papersorting, and will act upon the results of that
review beginning in fiscal 2001. Suchaction will be based upon the system ofoperation in place at the Akihabara headoffice building complex, which was revisedin May 2000.
Employees at the new Toppan Koishikawa Building are encouraged to separate
and dispose of waste in the nine categorized
recycling bins situated on each floor. The
sorted waste is then brought to an underground collective recycling area, where it isstored after compaction and finally disposedof by garbage collectors. Beginning from thenext fiscal year, we will set clear target andpromote activities to ensure we achieve it.

Water conservation
Our Honjo GC Building introduced a system for the use of rainwater in April 1994
as a means of saving water. Accordingly, theconsumption of service water was cut by
3,175 tons last fiscal year. The Toppan
Koishikawa Building has installed a similarsystem, using water-recycling equipmentthat collects used water from washbasinsand cafeterias, and then BOD treatment toreuse it as flushing water for toilets. Thissystem, which went to work in May 2000,
is estimated to produce water savings of 100
to 130 tons monthly.

Used-paper recycling rate in offices
(%)
100

60

75.0

70.3

80

65.9
59.3

57.5

40

Office relocation

20
0

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

Recycling storage on each floor (Koishikawa building)(Akihabara head-office complex)

Categorized recycling binsin refreshment lounge

Recycling bin for paper only (Koishikawa building)

Slogan for the Energy-Saving Month, FY1999
Summer(August)Winter(February)Turn off the power, and turn on
your energy-saving awareness!

Basic policy and in-house standards
The realization of a recycling-oriented society means we must give priority to thepurchasing of environmentally preferable
products. We instituted “green purchasing”
corporate-wide in January 1999, based on
our Basic Policy on “Green Purchasing.” Inaccordance with this policy, we purchaseproducts that meet our in-house standards,
especially for designated product categories:
office paper, copiers, printers, PCs, and toilet paper. In fiscal 1999, we revised ourstandards and expanded “green purchasing”
corporate-wide to cover stationery andoffice supplies.
Achievements for fiscal 1999
Toppan achieved 100% “green purchasing”
for designated products other than office
paper and toilet paper in fiscal 1999.
(Beginning in fiscal 2000, results for stationery and office supplies will be gatheredin the same manner as other products.)
Furthermore, we will be promoting andexpanding “green purchasing” based on thecurrent system so that ultimately we canconstruct a “green procurement” systemthat maximizes the purchasing and useof environmentally preferable production
materials.

Everyone’s in charge of energy
saving. Small steps take us along way!

agement via air-conditioning adjustment,
alternating “lights out” periods—including
office equipment such as PCs during lunch
breaks and reduced usage of lighting in hallways—and encouraging employees to use
the stairways instead of elevators.

Honjo GC Building

3,175 (result from FY1999)

Koishikawa building

1,200 (volume expected for FY2000)
Recycling facility for generalservice water (Koishikawa building)

Basic Policy on “Green Purchasing”
It is important that today’s corporations become actively engaged in
global environmental conservation; yet it is equally important to understand that the range of engagement is expanding. That is why we promote global environmental conservation, adopting Toppan’s Declarationon the Global Environment as its basic philosophy. Moreover, we will
be putting forth a corporate-wide effort regarding “green purchasing”(preferred purchases of products posing a reduced environmental burden) in order to help achieving a recycling-oriented society.
Each purchase is made in consideration of the environment, in addition to cost and quality, from the viewpoint of the lifecycle of the product. Moreover, we promote “green purchasing” based on the guidelines established by the Green Purchasing Network, in order to phasein a consistent and thorough program.

Basic Principles on “Green Purchasing”
1. Consideration of product lifecycle
Make a purchase in consideration of various environmental
burdens in the product’s entire lifecycle, from resource collection through disposal.
2. Consideration of business efforts
Purchase products that are produced and sold by businesses
dedicated to environmental conservation.

W Internal publications,
corporate brochures, business reports, environmental
reports, annual reports, andcompany tools, including
calendarsr Produced from 100%
recycled paper
W Company envelopesr Produced from 100%
recycled paper
W Employee pocketbooksr Main body: Produced
from 100% recycled paperr Covers: Made of olefin
plastic
W Business cards
r Produced from 70%
recycled paper

3. Acquisition and utilization of environment-related information
Prior to purchase, obtain and make use of environmentrelated information concerning the products and/or their manufacturers and retailers.

January 4, 1999

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

In-house “green-purchasing” standards
Designated products
Office paper
Copiers and printers
Heat pumps operated by ice thermal-storage
systems (Shibaura building)

Personal computers
Toilet paper
Stationery and office supplies

Standards for purchase

Rate achieved in FY1999

Must be made of 70–100% recycled paper, with brightness of 80% or less.

97.7%

Must have an automatic sleep or shutdown function after remaining idle for a specified period.
Must have an automatic sleep or shutdown function after remaining idle for a specified period, with limited electricity consumption in sleep mode.
Must be made of 100% recycled paper, with brightness of 80% or less.
Must have an appropriate certification (Eco-Mark, Green Mark, etc.) or be classified
by the manufacturer as an environmentally preferable product.

100.0%

Figures used for stationery and office supplies are from the six-month period from October 1999 to March 2000.

20“Green purchasing”
forin-house publications

21

100.0%
98.7%
62.2%

Environmental Conservation in Production: Eco-protection Activities

Efforts in ProductDistribution

Efforts in Transportation“Stop Idling” campaign
Toppan Logistics Co., Ltd., our productdistribution subsidiary, instructs its truck
drivers to observe legal speed limits, drive at
a constant speed on highways, and refrainfrom idling their engines while transporting
goods. Beginning in May 1995, the company has also been promoting its “Stop
Idling” campaign as a means of preventing
air pollution and further warming of the
Earth’s atmosphere. Specific items of instruction include, 1) engine-warming should
be kept to within three minutes regardlessof the season; and 2) engines should be
stopped during waiting periods as such
notices are printed on posters to enhancedriver awareness. We have also opened alounge where the drivers can spend time
during their waiting periods, to further promote the campaign. Consequently, 46 trucks
owned by Toppan Logistics have lowered
their monthly fuel consumption by an average of 274 liters.

Drivers’ lounge

Introduction of low-noise tires
In conjunction with the “Stop Idling” campaign, we began introducing vertical-tread,
low-noise tires, which not only make lessnoise on the roads but also generate lessfrictional heat and therefore help prevent
global warming. In fact, Toppan Logistics
achieved a 39% usage rate of low-noise tires
in fiscal 1999, and is working to reduce
waste and promote the effective recyclingof tires.

Usage rate of low-noise tires
(%)
50
40
30

34

39

27

20

20
10
0

14
1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Introduction of battery-powered
forklifts
Toppan is actively promoting the conversion from fuel-powered forklifts to batterypowered units. While the former type willconsume approximately 400 liters of gasoline per month, a battery-driven forklift caneliminate not only gasoline and oil consumption but also exhaust emissions as
well. Furthermore, it can reduce mechanicalwaste, including various tools and parts
used for inspections. In fiscal 1999, Toppan
Logistics achieved a 73% usage rate for battery-powered forklifts.
Introduction of environmentally
preferable company cars
The use of environmentally preferable company vehicles is a concept we are increasingly promoting. Consequently, by March
1999, there were ten such vehicles in our
fleet.

Efforts in Packaging
Reduction of packing materials
Toppan is endeavoring to use recycledmaterials and reduce the amounts of packing materials used to prepare products for
distribution. For example, in the past, wehave used cardboard delivery boxes for the
distribution of electronic components, andthese boxes were dumped and recycled after
each use. However, we have now switched
to plastic boxes in order to reduce waste
volume, thereby eliminating the wastefulpractice of dumping cardboard boxes after
delivery. Additionally, we developed a new
packing method for life-size sales promotional tools. One example is the packingintegrated life-size POP (point of purchase),
which is designed so that upon opening
up the package and assembling the parts,
the packing materials become part of thefinished product (see page 27). We haveanother type of product for which packing
materials are transformed into a sales
counter at the store.
Toppan will continue to use and propose
such packing materials as a means ofdemonstrating our commitment to environmental conservation.

Environmental Conservation in Product Development: Eco-creativity Activities

Toppan takes a key role in the developmentof environmentally preferable products aspart of our contribution to sustainablegrowth and the realization of a recyclingoriented society. The chart below shows thebusiness fields in which we have beenpromoting the development of environmentally preferable products while taking
advantage of characteristics of each sector in

Fields of Businessand Environmentally
Preferable Products

Information &Networks

Securities and Cards

Living Environment

Enhanced recyclability of various cards produced for financial
institutions, municipalities, amusement parks,and other concerns.
Reduction of environmental burden when
disposal of cards.

Packaging
Proposal for development and services concerning
environmentally preferable containers and packaging materials,
including resource conservation and easy recycling. Compliancewith the Containers and Packaging Recycling Law.

Commercial Printing
Environmental measures in the production of posters,
catalogues, pamphlets, sales promotion tools, etc.,
including the use of recycled and tree-free paper,
as well as soy ink or recycled vegetable-oil ink.

Industrial Materials
Response to demand for lower environmental impact
when disposed, in the housing and interior products fields,
including wallpaper and decorative sheet materials.

Publications Printing
Planning and proposals for bookbinding andprocessing methods for easier recycling,including the use of recycled paper, tree-free paper,
as well as soy or recycled vegetable-oil inks.

Electronics
Compliance with the Home Appliance Recycling
Act and “green purchasing” in the areas of home
appliances and electronics products.

Electronics

which we are involved.
In fiscal 2000, we set principles andstandards regarding environmentally preferable products. In the process, we defined asystem for detailed product descriptions onlabels, thus further conveying the environmental claims of our environmentally
preferable products.

Reduced resources consumption
ReduceEcoslim(reduction of plastic
usage)

Reuse
Exhibition booths

Enhanced recyclability

Recycled material
Toppan Green Paper 100(recycled printing paper)
Recycled vegetable-oil ink

Ecogloss(paper containers
designed for easy
recycling)

Waste reduction

Reducedenvironmental
burden

Plastic delivery box

Ecology Calendar(enhanced recyclability)

Easy sorting anddetachment

Aroma-free soy ink

Reduced use of chemicals
Ecotainer(easy sorting and reductionof plastic usage)

A “Stop Idling” campaign poster which reads“Please cooperate in our ‘Stop Idling’ campaign for
global environmental protection—Manager, Nagoya
plant”

Reduced environmental
burden when disposed

Environmentally preferable company car

PET-G cards

Reduced use andemission of
toxic substances

Reduced air pollutants
Toppan Ecowall, Toppan Ecosheet

Packing-integrated life-size POP

22

23

Environmental Conservation in Product Development: Eco-creativity Activities

Designation ofEnvironmentally
Preferable Products
Establishment of Principles
and Standards forEnvironmentally Preferable
Products

three items described below.
Under these principles, we required eachof our business operations to set guidelines
and standards for environmentally preferable
products to rebuild our development systemfor environmentally preferable products.
With a given product in planning anddevelopment, we conduct an evaluation
based on these guidelines and standards anddesignate the product as environmentally
preferable if it meets these standards.

Toppan established corporate-wide principles for the development of environmentally preferable products, consisting of theFlow of environmentally preferable
product designation and labeling
Planning and development
1. Principles for development(corporate-wide)

Toppan’s Labels for Environmentally Preferable Products
Toppan promotes labeling for environmentally preferable products on such products’
pamphlets and samples, in order to appeal
their respective environmental claims in acomprehensible way.
Labeling begins with twelve environmental claims exemplified in type II environmental labeling of ISO 14021. Upon receipt
of an application from the division in chargeof such product, the Ecology Center conducts an evaluation and proceeds to certificate and manage the labeling practice.

1. Principles for the development of environmentally preferable products
1) By evaluating the lifecycle of the candidate product, we clarify its specific effects in
reducing environmental burden.
2) The candidate product should be evaluated based on the guidelines and standards forenvironmentally preferable products set for each business field or product group.
3) Evaluation grounds should be provable (available for disclosure).

Examples of descriptions on Toppan’s labels for environmentally preferable products
Product name

Reduction of waste

Paper IC cards

30% used-paper content

Desktop paper calendars

Made with 100% recycled paper

The exclusive use of paper facilitates easy recycling without sorting.

Environmentally preferable
exhibition system

ReusableParts can be disassembled and reused.

Toppan Green Paper 100

100% used-paper content

Recycled printing paper with high printability and strength.

Light Paper

100% used-paper content
Recyclable

Recycled paper with high printability. Recyclable.

Ecogloss

90% used-paper content

Water-based varnish and soy ink are used. Recyclable.

Neovert100% used-paper content

Recycled products using paper waste from cartons for beverages.

Ecotainer

Designed for easy detachment

The external paper box and internal resin bag can be easily
separated and recycled.

TP Trays

Made with 100% recycled paper

Paper cushioning materials using cardboard paper.

TL-PAK

Designed for easy detachment
70% reduction of resin(by weight)
25% reduction of resin(by weight)

The external paper box and internal resin bag can be easily
separated and recycled.
Resin volume is reduced 70% by comparison with our conventional
resin bottles of the same capacity.
Resin volume is reduced 25% by comparison with our prototype
resin bottles.

Bottles made of recycledmaterials

50% recycled-plastic content

50% content of recycled plastic.

AP Cartons

Made with 80% recycled paper

Paper-based containers made of used-paper with water-resistanceadded.

Standing refill pouches
Ecoslim

2. Guidelines and standards byfield or product group
Standards met
Application for registration to the Ecology Centerby pertinent division
Certification and registration
Environmentally preferable productApplication for labeling to the Ecology Center by
pertinent division

Items considered in the preparation of guidelines and standards
for environmentally preferable products
1) Resource consumption
E Use of recycled materials
E Resource-conservation ability
E Energy-conservation feature
E Use of common parts
E Use of recyclable materials
E Reusability
E Easy reparability
E Minimization of material types
E Durability
E Easy separation and sorting
E Information disclosure concerning
contained materials, recycling methods, etc.

Examination and certification

2) Substances with greenhouse effects
E Environmental conservation in
production3) Pollutant emissions
E Environmental conservation in
production4) Waste generation
E Reduction of solid waste
E Low environmental impact when
disposed
E Use of safe materials5) Disposal of toxic substances
E Suitability for disposal
E Use of safe materials

Labeling as environmentally preferable products

Example of Toppan’s labels forenvironmentally preferable products:
Desktop paper calendars

PamphletMade with 100% recycled paper
Eco-creati

cti
ty A vities

n

&

vi

The exclusive use of paper facilitateseasy recycling without sorting.

io

v

p
Eco- rotect

Eco-creati

ctivitie
s

Ec

&

yA
it

o-protectio

SamplenMade with 100% recycled paper
The exclusive use of paper facilitateseasy recycling without sorting.

2. Guidelines and standards for environmentally preferable
products set for each business field or product group
Item

Definition

Detailed standards

1. Plastic: Materials that use no polycarbonate, polyvinylchloride, or epoxy resins.
Definition
Detailed standards
Must not contain substances with acute toxicity or toxic 2. Flameproof agent must not contain PBB (polybrominated biphenyls), PBDE
1. Plastic: Materials
that ethers),
use no polycarbonate,
polyvinylchloride,or epoxy resins.
substances with long-term effects
such as mutagenicity,(polybrominateddiphenylor short-chain
chlorinatedparaffins.
Item
Definition
Detailed standards
Must not contain
substances with acutetoxicity or toxic
2. Flameproof
must notcontain thatPBB do(polybrominatedbiphenyls),
carcinogenicity,and endocrine-disrupting
effects.
* Evaluation
will notagent
be conducted
for products
not meet the above
standards.PBDE
1. Plastic:
Materials
that use
no polycarbonate,
or epoxy resins.
substances with long-term effects such as mutagenicity,(polybrominateddiphenyl
ethers),or short-chain polyvinylchloride,
chlorinated paraffins.
3. No aromatichydrocarbon
content.
Must not contain
substances with acutetoxicity or toxic
2. Flameproof
agent
must notcontain
PBB(polybrominatedbiphenyls),
carcinogenicity,and endocrine-disrupting
effects.
*
Evaluation
will
not
be
conducted
for
products
that
do
not
meet
the
above
standards.PBDE
Safe materials
Materials that have established recycling routes in society Paper and cardboard(polybrominateddiphenyl
ethers), or short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
3. No aromatichydrocarbon
content.
(low environmental impact substances with long-term effects such as mutagenicity,
carcinogenicity,
andmustendocrine-disrupting* Evaluation will not be conducted for products that do not meet the above standards.
Main bodyof the productbe made of a effects.
singlewhen disposed)
Materials that have established recycling routes in society Paper and cardboard
3. No aromatic hydrocarbon content.
material. Supporting parts do not impair its recyclability.
MainMaterials
body ofthat
thehaveproduct
must bemade routesof a single
establishedrecyclingin society Paper and cardboard
Recyclable materials
material. Supporting parts do not impair its recyclability.Recycled paper r 50%or more used-paper content
Must contain
Bagasse paper r 10% or more bagasse pulp content
Main recycled
body of or
thereusedproductmaterials
must be(excluding
made of a single
Minimization of
Recycledpaper
r recycled
50%or moreused-papermaterialsmaterial.
recycled Supporting
during production
processes)
Plastic
r 70% ormore
plastic
content content
parts donot impair its recyclability.
material types
Must contain recycled or reused materials (excluding
paper
r 10%plastic
or morepulp recycledcontent PET content
ClothBagasse
made fromrecycledr bagasse
50% or more
Recycled
r 50%ormore
used-papermaterials recycled during production processes)
Plastic
r 70% paper
or morerecycled
plastic
content content
Must haveindications
such
as
an
“environmental
label”
Must contain recycled or reused materials (excluding
paper
r 10% plastic
or morepulp recycledcontent PET content
ClothBagasse
made fromrecycledr bagasse
50% or more
Recycled materials and a “listofmaterials
contained.”Must
indicatematerials recycled during production processes)
Plastic r 70% or more recycled plastic content
Musttionhavesuch
as an “environmental label”
informaonindications
recycling anddisposal.
Cloth made from recycled plastic r 50% or more recycled PET content
and a “list of materials contained.” Must indicate
Only when it is possible to compare with conventional products.
Musttionhavesuch
as an “environmental *label”
informaonindications
recycling anddisposal.
* Exhaustible resources
and a “list of materials contained.” Must indicate
Information disclosure* Only when
it is possible
compareconventional
Petroleum:
Petroleumsolventto
usage
in inkwith
for offset
printing products.
must be reduced byinformation on recycling and disposal.
* Exhaustible
resources presses and 5% or more on web-offset presses.
10%
or more on sheet-feed
Reduced use of exhaustible resources. The usage volume*No
Only
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on sheet-feed presses and 5% or more on web-offset presses.
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use ofresources:
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to the 2000
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it is possible
to compare with the previous year.
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wood,
thinnedwood, etc.)* Includes* theuse of packing
materials.
products and packaging.
Utilizationof unused
resources: lumber (brushwood in forestland, small-diameter* Onlywood,when itis possible
to etc.)compare with the previous year.
Reduction of solid waste in the production process,thinnedwood,
Molds:
Tools forthe
shaping
as trimming and forming dies.
Standardization and common use of parts and molds.
* Includes
use of goods,
packingsuch
materials.
products and packaging.
* Only when it is possible to compare with the previous year.
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waste intotheproduction
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pass* anexamination
byToppan.
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as trimming and forming dies.
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materials.
products and packaging.
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for shaping
goods, suchas trimming and forming dies.
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conducted
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* Only when it is possible to compare with conventional products.
Reductionof changing
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Made with 100% recycled paper
The exclusive use of paper facilitateseasy recycling without sorting.

* Special tools: Tools other than cutters and screwdrivers.
Reparable without the use of special tools.
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andthevolume.
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product's original shape.
transportation and use* Special tools: Tools other than cutters and screwdrivers.
Easily separated or sorted by hand without the use of* Special tools: Tools other than cutters and screwdrivers.
Reparable without the use of special tools.
special tools.
Reuse
Reusable without changing the product's original shape.
* Special tools: Tools other than cutters and screwdrivers.
Easily separated or sorted by hand without the use of* Special tools: Tools other than cutters and screwdrivers.
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Reparable without the use of special tools.
special tools.
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(low environmental impact Easily separated or sorted by hand without the use of
special tools.
when disposed)

Example of guidelines for environmentally preferable POP tools (Commercial Printing, July 2000)

Evaluating Environmental
ImpactThere are several ways of evaluating theenvironmental impact of a product. The
following describes various cases we are
currently researching.
Collection of lifecycle inventory
data
Toppan’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) system was originally created for use in packaging operations as a means of collecting
and evaluating data. In consideration of thetrends in ISO standards regarding LCA,
however, we renewed the system to meetthe need for environmental-impact evaluations in our packaging business. We
reviewed our system of quantitative datacollection in production processes, withemphasis on the collection of more accurate
data concerning raw materials, energy,
waste, and CO2 emission.
We receive feedback on the collected
data and use it in the design of products,
resulting in reduced environmental impact
and the enhancement of our overall production process. This data is also made available to our customers upon request, for use
in their own environmental initiatives.
Toppan is now working to enhance thecollection of data regarding the “upstream”
areas of product manufacturing. As such,
we are calling for cooperation from materials
manufacturers and industry, and will evaluate products’ entire lifecycle with thoroughassessment of the data collected in each field.

A primary summary screening assessment is conducted so that only those thatpass the screening can proceed to the assessment of a given product for its entire life
cycle.
This year, we will accumulate assessment
data and examine the possibility of extending our method into development management for the commercialization ofenvironmentally preferable POP tools.

Product assessment method
The Commercial Printing Division Headquarters developed a system of qualitativeenvironmental impact evaluation via amethod of product assessment used to evaluate the impact of our POP tool products.
The product assessment for POP tools istherefore conducted during the planningand-development stage in order to improve
the product. Such a method is used when
we make product proposals to customers toclarify environmental concerns regardingthese products.

Checklist of primary screening for
POP tools (Commercial Printing)
R Use of safe materials
R Use of recycled materials
R Minimization of material types
R Enhanced loading efficiency
R Easy separation and sorting
R Use of recyclable materials

Product assessment sheet for POP tools (Commercial Printing)
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Additional explanation
Mountings for stickers can be used as receipts, instead of ending
up as waste.
Cards made of paper with 30% recycled pulp content, ensuringease of processing.

Bulky waste tickets (stickers)

Developed productProduct evaluation by business segment

Environment claims

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Environmental Conservation in Product Development: Eco-creativity Activities

Efforts in Toppan’s
Business Fields

product manufacturing.
The sales departments, which spearheads
our operations in eco-business, has established the Environmentally Preferable Product Development Project and is preparing abusiness plan intended for the developmentof such products from the customer/consumer perspective.

Additionally, we have begun analyzing
our products using the LCA method andare currently collecting and analyzing dataon the input and output of materials andresources at each plant. This is being donein order to evaluate our environmentally
preferable products more objectively.

Packaging
Industrial Materials
The Containers and Packaging Recycling
Law went into effect in April 2000. Subsequently, efforts on behalf of a recyclingoriented society have advanced considerably,
not only in the industries concerned, butalso in the large-scale participation ofmunicipalities and the public.
Our Packaging Division Headquarters
began taking steps toward the realization ofan “environmentally-advanced company,”
thereby setting up a program known as
Package Environment 2000. This program
consists of four projects.
Among them, the ISO 14001 Certification Acquisition Project took off in August
2000, and currently, we are working on theconstruction of an environmental management system (EMS) that conforms to ISO
standards (requirements). We established an
approach toward the realization of an ecooffice and the reduction of environmental
burden caused by products and services in
the operations of our development andplanning departments.
In the DfE (Design for Environment)
Promotion Project, we are establishingguidelines for environmentally preferable
product development and design.
We are also working on the EPE (Environmental Performance Evaluation) Promotion Project to construct a database forquantitative evaluation of environmental
burden by examining and collecting data on

The Industrial Materials Division has positioned the cause of environmental contribution as a main policy for the 21st
century, and is putting forth a considerable
effort in that regard.
The Division’s two domestic production
bases—the Kashiwa and Satte plants—havealready obtained ISO 14001 certification.
Inspired by this, we have pledged to make aconstant effort in environmental conservation. In fact, we have already developed andmarketed several environmentally preferable
products, including Toppan Ecosheet andToppan Ecowall products. We are now
developing industrial materials that are
made of recyclable materials or which canbe easily separated and detached. We arealso engaged in the development of interior
decor parts made from recycled materials.
The Division has published a brochure
entitled Toppan Eco Movement as a divisional summary of concepts for the development of environmentally preferable
products. This brochure describes theattempts to evaluate the degree of environmental contribution regarding certain products, the future prospects for productdevelopment, and so forth. We are planningto share the brochure with our customers as
a communication tool, and to reflect theircomments in future products.

Overview of Package Environment 2000
ISO 14001 Certification Acquisition Project
Construction ofa system
Establishmentof target

EPE (Environmental
Performance Evaluation)
Promotion Project

Provision of basis
for judgment

DfE (Design for Environment)
Promotion Project

Implementation ofconcepts in business field

Provision of basis
for judgment

Brochure: Toppan Eco Movement

Development ofEnvironmentally
Preferable Products

Efforts to reduce resource
consumption
Packing-integrated life-size POP
Toppan is now developing POP (point ofpurchase) displays that integrate with theirpacking materials as part of an effort to
reduce resource usage yet enhance productperformance. Furthermore, we are also considering post-use sorting and working on
the disassembly of different materials, aswell as reducing packing materials andenhancing loading efficiency during transportation.

Commercial Printing
The Commercial Printing Division Headquarters is moving forward with its Commercial Printing Eco-Project, for which
seven work-groups have been established.
The project was initiated to devise a generalapproach regarding the “environment” inplaces where we conduct business with ourcustomers. This is because we believe thatcare for the environment should be considered an important part of a product’s added
value, and that it should be refined as such.
Therefore, our ongoing activities are basedon proposals for and the supply of products
and services that contain not only the traditional focus of Q (Quality, encompassing
functions), C (Cost), and D (stable Delivery) but also E (the Environment).
Products created through these activities
include the Toppan Green Paper 100
Series—our proprietary printing paper with
100% used-paper content—and the Ecology Easy Order POP Series, which uses
recycled materials.
Apart from product development, we arealso active in supporting the preparation ofenvironmental reports, as a means of assisting our customers in their disclosure ofenvironmental activities.

Eco-PAKpacking-integrated
life-size POP

Efforts in reusable products
Reusable exhibition systems
Product reuse is an issue of considerable
importance, next to the reduction of
resource usage. We introduced and are now
promoting a Reusable Exhibition System aspart of our efforts in that regard.
Conventionally, exhibition booths weremade for specific exhibitions or events, andas such were discarded after use. Thanks tosectional panels and frames, though, our system can be dismantled and stored following
the close of an event. The convenience of
this feature has become a key point in thesales of Toppan’s Reusable Exhibition System.

Environmentally Preferable
Product Development
Project

Recycling efforts(1) Glossy paper-based containers formore efficient recycling
Responding to the full enforcement of theContainers and Packaging Recycling Law,
the packaging industry is heeding the needto take care of the environment. Concurrently, the use of soy ink has been spreading, particularly in the area of publications
printing. This is due to its compatibility
with recycling, as well as its potential as a
substitute for petroleum solvents and easeof de-inking. Soy ink has been in demandfor paper containers, as it has heretofore
been difficult to combine with UV coating,a varnish that adds the important feature ofsurface gloss.
We therefore developed a water-based,
high-gloss varnish having high de-inking
ability—a product that can also be used
together with soy ink. With that, we succeeded in the commercialization of our
Ecogloss paper-based container. This product features a special coated cardboard withrecycled paper content exceeding 90%, yetwhich readily accepts soy ink and high-gloss
varnish. We developed and commercialized
this product with full consideration for
the glossing feature, along with production
costs, and the need to protect the environment.

Self-binding Ecology Calendar

Reduced environmental burden in
post-consumer processing
Card developments using PET-G
materials
The reduction of environmental burden in
post-consumer processing is indeed an issueof importance. Although the card industry
currently gives priority to thermal recycling
or incineration for purposes of security,
there is increasing demand for reduced environmental burden, especially regarding thegeneration of toxic gases when incinerated.
Toppan has promoted cards made of
PET-G materials. This year, we are proposing the “Ecothrough” card, which offers a
combination of better processability andheat resistance.

Ecogloss environmentally
preferable paper container(2) Development of Ecology Calendar
To enable a more recycling-oriented society,it has become more important than ever todesign products that are easy to recycle afteruse. Accordingly, we are developing technologies to produce calendars that use neither plastic nor metal hooks, and that offer
greater recyclability through the use of asingle material for the entire product. For
example, we developed the “self-binding
eco-method,” featuring a cutout on theupper edge of the calendar’s main body sothat it can be hung up simply by folding theReusable Exhibition System

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cutout part. With this, we achieved the
reduction of material types by using only
paper for the entire product. We are using
Toppan Green Paper 100—a product featuring 100% used-paper content—andaroma-free soy ink for this product, and arepromoting it as an environmentally preferable calendar.

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Ecothrough card made from PET-G materials

Environmental Conservation in Product Development: Eco-creativity Activities

Communication

Creating a system for recycling

ToppanProcessing
Products and manu- Products Distribution
company
facturingcompany

Materialmaker

Products

Recycling system for printed
materials
Toppan established a recycling system forprinted materials in cooperation with customers and paper manufacturers, in orderto establish a complete recycling system thatcan ensure the preservation of resources. We
established this system through the effortsof our Chubu Division, in cooperation with
the Tokai Co-op Consumers’ Co-operative
Federation and its member groups: the
Meikin Co-op, Co-op Gifu, Mikawa Citizens’ Co-op, Mie Prefectural Citizens’ Coop, and Mie-kita Citizens’ Co-op. The
system begins as our customers collectprinted material from their consumers.
These materials are then recycled by paper
manufacturers into our original paper products, whereupon we can process new products and deliver them to our customers.
This system is proving very successful, registering a collection increase of approximately
40 tons in fiscal 1999.
We are now examining the potential for
future expansion into new business fields.

Collected usedpaper

FY1998FY19991,442 tons

1,481 tons

Promotion of“green purchasing”
Cooperation in sorted
collection

NGOs and NPOs
Environmentally preferable
product manufacturing
Promotion of “green purchasing”
Information disclosure

Industrial waste

Recycled resources

Creating a System for
Recycling
We believe the creation of a recycling-oriented society requires that environmental
conservation activities be promoted in
product development and manufacturing,and that partnerships be established with
consumers, public administrations, municipalities, and NGOs.

Educational andAwareness-raising
Activities

Consumers

Industries

Volunteer activities
Awareness-raising
activities

Products
Recycling
company
Waste

Waste
Intermediate
processing
treatment
company Waste company

Waste

Final
disposal site

General waste(used products)

Partnerships in
Creating a Recyclingoriented Society

Public administrationand municipalities
Creation of social
frameworks
Assistance ininformation exchange
Promotion of “green
purchasing”

Collection and recycling of used paperOld
catalogues

Collection

System of Environmental
Education
To enhance employee awareness regarding
the environment, we educate new recruits
and management staff on global issues andToppan’s own environmental conservation
activities.
In addition, at each our business site,
we provide localized training to theiremployees and report their progress at inhouse environmental audits. In this way, we
foster an understanding of various environmental issues and conservation activities.
Furthermore, we actively carry out overall hierarchical training by lecturers within
and outside the company in order todeepen the understanding of employees
regarding ISO 14001.

Our customers’ sales offices

Environmental education system
Users
Distribution

New catalogues

Training for new recruits
Training for new management staff
Optional training: Toppan business school
Self-education: Toppan challenge school

Environmental Awarenessraising Activities
Eco-protection case study meetings
A biannual presentation meeting is held forour environmental conservation activities,
including energy savings and recycling at
our offices and plants. This meeting exemplifies our progress through successful endeavors and enhances environmental awareness.
Environmental activity months
June is positioned as Environment Month,while February and August as Energy-Saving Months, so as to promote participation
throughout the company. During last fiscal
year’s Environment Month, we sponsored a
prize contest to select Toppan Group’s environmental slogan, in which eight slogans
were chosen from among 2,853 entries.
During Energy-Saving Months, each business site redoubles its efforts on behalf ofenergy-conservation with added use ofposters and slogans. The details of suchactivities are presented to other offices
through activity reports prepared at the endof the month, in order that we might
expand on our many successes.
In-house publications as well as
Intranet and Internet web sites
Toppan uses in-house publications, itsInternet web site, and other venues to discuss trends related to environmental issues
and publicize the company’s environmental
efforts.

Environmental education and awarenessactivities at each business site

Recycled paper

Ecology Awards
We added Ecology Awards in our biannual
President’s Awards and Divisional Awards asa means of stepping up employee efforts.

Guidance and evaluation throughin-house environmental audits“Development of Toppan Green Paper 100,” one of
the winners of the fiscal 1999 Ecology Awards

Lectures
Toppan makes a consistent effort toenhance employee awareness by inviting
outside experts to give lectures. We alsooffer talks by our own personnel, who givebusiness lectures at our offices and plants.
Exhibitions
Toppan holds special exhibitions to introduce our efforts to customers, thereby raising the profile of our in-house awarenessactivities. For example, we held the Toppan
Environmental Exhibition 2000 in Kansai
last fiscal year, and also held the Toppan
Fair 2000 in celebration of the company’s
100th anniversary. Here, we positioned theexhibition of ecology zones as one of themain features of the fair as a means of conveying our corporate stance on environmental issues. (See page 30.)

Our customers’ sales offices collect old catalogues when distributing new catalogues
Product delivery trucks collect old catalogues from each sales office
Delivery to the customers’ product-distribution centers

Training for office directors by the head of the
Ecology Center

Gathered by used-paper collectors
Processed in the recycling plants of paper makers
Toppan prints on the recycled paper and uses it for new catalogues
New catalogues delivered to the customer

Environmental Exhibition 2000 in Kansai

Toppan Group’s environmental slogan for fiscal 2000:

We are Citizens of the Environment and the Earth.
Environmental rules apply to everyone, everywhere,
all the time.
Naoto Koyama, Administration Department, Toppan Research InstituteToppan Group’s environmental slogan for fiscal 2000

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Communication

Preparation of Tools for
Information Disclosure

people’s awareness. Furthermore, we specified that beginning in fiscal 2000, we would
clarify in-house standards for environmentally preferable products and began applying “Toppan’s labels on environmentally
preferable products” to the samples and pamphlets of products that meet the standards.
These endeavors have made our consideration of the environment clearly discernible.
(See page 24.)

Environmental labels
Corporate-wide environmental efforts canonly begin and move forward with thechange in each employee’s awareness.
Therefore, last fiscal year, Toppan createdits environmental logo and placed it on our
corporate publications as a means of raising

Environmental report
Toppan has been busy on behalf of environment-related information disclosure throughthe annual publication of its Environmental
Report, which began in fiscal 1998. Moreover, we disclose information in newspapers
and magazines and on our Web site so that
not only environmental experts but also the

Information
Disclosure andCommunication

Applicable items

Eco-creati

Proposal Documents
Environmental presentation materials, general proposals, etc.

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ctivitiesyA
ito-protectioEcIndication of markPamphlets and corporate eventsThe Environmental Report, general pamphlets, ecology
exhibitions, etc.
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Corporate brochures and in-house publications&

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Toppan’s environmental logo

Divisional publications
Brochures and pamphlets issued by each division (division
headquarter)

Made with 100% recycled paper
The exclusive use of paper facilitateseasy recycling without sorting.

(Example label)

Sales promotion tools for environmentally preferable products
Product pamphlets, samples, sample books, and tools

Toppan’s labels on
environmentally preferable products

public can make use of it. However, there
are still some types of information that are
not sufficiently disclosed. In the Environmental Report 2000, every effort is made todisclose information concerning the environmental burdens we have generated,
including the total volumes of waste discharge, energy consumption, air-pollutant
emissions, and water consumption. We provided an explanation for every target thatwas not met. Beginning in fiscal 2000, weare requiring our ISO 14001-certified
plants to prepare site-specific eco-reports
directed toward their local municipalities andresidents. Thus, we will continue enhancing
our tools for environmental communicationand the disclosure of information.

Environmental communication tools• Environmental Report 2000
Japanese edition: 20,000 copies
English edition: 2,000 copies

Social Contributions
and Outside
Activities
Afforestation activities
Participation in afforestation
operations
Considering our dependence on paper, notto mention the fundamental importance ofafforestation, in January 1997, Toppan set
up a joint corporation for afforestation inAustralia with Oji Paper Co., Ltd., andNissho Iwai Corporation. The company
mainly plants early-maturing eucalyptus
and other broadleaf trees. The joint corporation targets to cover an area of 10,000
hectares by the year 2007. Its principal target is to further the protection of the global
environment through anti-CO2 measures, aswell as resource conservation for the future.

• Environmental Measures in
2,000 copies
Printed Media• Toppan Eco Movement

2,000 copies• Web site
Addressing Environmental Concerns/
ISO information• Toppan’s labels on environmentally
preferable products products
Applied to our authorized products(or their sales promotion tools) toappeal environmental claims of eachproduct.
Afforestation activities in Australia(photo courtesy of Oji Paper Co., Ltd.)

Product sales to fund afforestation
Thanks to generous support from numerous beverage companies, we were able toreserve a portion of the profits from our
Cartocan paper-based beverage containerand donate it to the Forest Fund forafforestation in Indonesia. The donation
was made by the Japan Environmental
Foundation via the Global Citizens’ Forest.
We started this program in February 1999,
and within a year had contributed nearly ¥3million.

Toppan Fair 2000
To commemorate Toppan’s 100th
anniversary, we carried out redevelopment in the Koishikawa area, andin May 2000, completed the construction of the Toppan Koishikawa Building. Toppan Fair 2000 in Tokyo washeld at this new building for a periodof six days, April 17–22, 2000. “Environmental conservation” was taken up
as one of the most important themesof the exhibit, together with otherthemes including electronics, Business technologies, and Business
Innovation.
Toppan Fair 2000 featured panel
displays explaining our basic philosophy on the environment, beliefs, andefforts concerning corporate-wide environmental conservation, the development of environmentally preferable
products, and the vision for our future
direction. We also presented the environmentally preferable products fromeach of our business field and presented
their underlying concepts.

Promoting tree-free paper
As a member of the Treefree Fund Project,
Toppan is working to increase the useof tree-free paper in printing, and thus
enhance the protection of precious forest
resources. In the Treefree Fund, 1% of thecost of tree-free paper is reserved as a fund
for forest protection, which has since 1995
been granted to afforestation projects andNGOs. Then, in fiscal 2000, in response torequests from the Chinese government andrelated organizations, another grant willassist in afforestation activities throughout
China.

We own approximately 3,000 m2 ofgreen space in the open area within thepremises of our Koishikawa building, andin that area, there are approximately 200
tall trees and 30,000 shrubs. The space isopen to the public, where employees andlocal citizens can relax on benches amid thequiet surroundings.

Public space on the premises of the Koishikawa
building

Main Awards Received for Our
Environmental Conservation
Activities

Treefree logo

Harmony with the Local
Community
To facilitate cohabitation with local communities, we are working to enhance ourmutual communication through the promotion of greening on the premises of ourplants and cleaning activities in the surrounding area. We also invite local residents
and people from nearby welfare institutions
to visit our plants. These endeavors are carried out in order to ensure a harmonious
relationship with the communities in which
Toppan is a participant.

July 1991:

Minister of International
Trade and Industry’s Award
for Plants Distinguished inGreening Activities—
Fukuzaki plantFebruary 1992: Director’s Award, Kanto
Bureau of International
Trade and Industry for
Plants Distinguished in
Energy Management—
Itabashi plantFebruary 1995: Encouragement Award,
Saitama Prefecture Global
Environment Awards—
Toppan Graphics Co., Ltd.
April 1996:

Fuji Sankei Group Award,
the Fifth Global Environment Awards

February 1999: The Highest Award,
Chairman’s Awards,
Committee on the
Rationalization of Energy
Consumption in the Kanto
RegionCleaning activities around plant premises

Fuji Sankei Group Award (1996)
Exhibition of environmental conservation

Exhibition site of Toppan Fair 2000 in Tokyo
Cartocan and the Forest Fund logo

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Plant visits by local citizens

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Environmental
Accounting

Results for Fiscal 1999
Since fiscal 1999, we have been introducing
methods of environmental accounting toensure the efficiency of in-house environmental management and disclose of infor-

mation to the public. We have been able to
do so through our comprehensive grasp ofcosts and cost-effectiveness concerning
environmental conservation activities.
According to the totals for fiscal 1999, thecost, effect, and proceeds from sales of valuables from recycling increased by ¥394 million, ¥1,125 million, and ¥318 million,
respectively, in comparison with the fiscal
1998 levels. Meanwhile, the amount of capital investment decreased by ¥519 million.
The jump in cost was due to the increased
scale of production in our electronics operations. The major reasons for the effectincrease were the successful larger-scaleenergy conservation centered on the revisionof day-to-day operations, and the increasein proceeds from our environmental businesses. Furthermore, the overall results areaffected by the revised definitions foraccounting items and the change in monetary sums due to the systematization of datacollection.
Environmental accounting for fiscal
2000 covered Toppan Printing and its subsidiary plants.

Period covered: April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000

(Unit: ¥1 million)

Item

Capitalinvestment

Details of principal efforts

Cost

Costs
(1) Environmental costs for controlling
environmental impacts occurring within
business area as a result of production or service
activities (business area costs)

1,732

8,332

(936)

(2,820)

Breakdown 2) Global environmental protection costs

Investment and facility maintenance costs for preventing pollution
Investment and running costs for global environmental
conservation(434)(2,002)

3) Resource circulation costs

Investment and running costs for waste processing and recycling(362)(3,511)(2) Costs for controlling environmental impacts
occurring in the upstream or downstream
associated with production or service activities(upstream/downstream costs)

Expenses for “green purchasing,” recycling of container packaging,defrayal to business associations, etc.

–

242(3) Environmental costs in management activities(management activity costs)

Expenses for environmental education awareness-raising activities,
acquisition of certification, and maintenance of the environmental
management system, monitoring and measurements ofenvironmental burdens, defrayal to environmental organizations, etc.

2401(4) Environmental costs in research and development
activities (research and development costs)

Cost for research and development of environmentally preferable
products, etc.

78

1,694

(5) Environmental costs in social activities (social
activity costs)

Expenses for promotion of afforestation at business sites, environmental information disclosure, environmental advertisements, etc.

54

176

1) Pollution prevention costs(6) Costs corresponding to environmental damages(environmental damage costs)

–
Total

–

–

1,867

10,846

Effect162(1) Energy conservation(2) Environmental business

4,598
4,760

Total

Item

Details

AmountProceeds from sales of valuables regarding 3) in (1)Sales proceeds as a result of recycling

1,402

Total amount of investment for the period covered

Total amount of capital investment

66,056(As figures have been rounded down to one decimal place, some totals may not correspond to the actual sums.)

Calculation standards for Toppan’senvironmental accounting
Environmental accounting was conductedin conformance with the May 2000 publication of Developing an Environmental
Accounting System (Year 2000 Report) by theEnvironment Agency of Japan. However, todetermine the costs for appropriate waste
processing and recycling, we used theamount obtained after deducting the proceeds from sales of valuables from recycling.
The “Effect” section of the above table covered only the areas that can be reliably

accounted for in monetary terms. Forenergy conservation, the posted amount—converted to an annual sum—refers to theeffect of saving through investment in or
remodeling of energy-saving facilities. For
environmental business, the posted amount
was obtained by multiplying the sales proceeds from environmentally preferable
products by the ratio of gross profit to net
sales.
Future challenges
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annual environmental accounting results
and will work to bring more efficiency to
our environmental management so that theresults can be reflected in corporate management. We will therefore continuously
improve our accounting method by enhancing data accuracy via the clarification of
cost-related entries and definitions of effect.
Moreover since we are planning to introduce consolidated environmental accounting, we will work out the appropriate timeand details thereof.

Glossary
Recyclable resources
A term defined by the Basic Law for
Establishing the Recycling-based Society,made in reference to certain types of“waste and others” that could still be useful. “Waste and others” is defined as any
waste that may or may not retain value.
The definition of “recyclable resources”
was made in order to promote their use
through recycling.
Unit energy consumption
This term represents the total volume ofenergy, such as electricity and fuel,needed to produce a certain unit of products. It is indicated by the percentage
obtained by dividing the energy consumption volume by plant output or production volume and multiplying it by100, and is used numerically to show thedegree of energy efficiency.
Unit landfill disposal volume
This term represents the total volume oflandfill disposal, as generated through the
manufacture of a certain unit of products. It is indicated by the percentage
obtained by dividing the landfill disposal
volume by plant output or production
volume and multiplying it by 100, and isused to numerically show the degree ofeffective resource use.
Environmental management
system/ISO 14001
A part of the corporate management system, it includes regulations and standards
that govern organizational structures, systems for defining positions of responsibility and authority, operations andprocedures, processes, and management
resources in order to prepare, implement,
achieve, revise, and maintain environment-related plans. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
established ISO 14001, an international
standard for environmental management
system in September 1996.
Specific CFCs
The types of fluorocarbons defined in
1987 as targets of reduction in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete
the Ozone Layer.

CFC substitutes
Substances used as replacements for chlorofluorocarbons (specific CFCs) to prevent
depletion of the ozone layer, includinghydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) andhydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). However, aproblem remains regarding the coefficients of global warming effects in some
HFCs, which are still high.

SOx and NOx
SOx is an appellation for SO2, SO3, andsulfuric acid mist, the types of sulfur
oxides generated through the combustionof fuels containing sulfur, such as heavy
oil and gasoline. NOx refers to NO andNO2, the types of nitrogen oxides generated in fuel combustion. SOx and NOx
are known sources of air pollution.

Greenhouse gases
The term “greenhouse gases” refers to thetypes of gases such as CO2 that absorb
infrared rays emitted from the Earth’s surface as it is heated by solar radiation, andaccumulated in the atmosphere as thermal energy.

Cogeneration system
A system that utilizes waste heat immediately after it is generated by an engine,
gas turbine, fuel cell, etc., for use as a heatsource or for heaters. This can produce
an improvement in energy-efficiency by
as much as 75–80%.

“Green purchasing”
The term “green purchasing” refers topurchasing actions that take into accountenvironmental burdens caused by thegoods or services concerned, in addition
to their costs and quality, and gives priority to those posing less environmental
threat. While the term is often used withrespect to office supplies, etc., “green procurement” is used for parts and materials
used in plants, in order to differentiate
the two actions.

PRTR
An abbrebiation for “Pollutant Release
and Transfer Register,” a system of dataregistration and disclosure concerning thevolume of toxic chemical substances
released to the environment and its transfer volume contained within waste. The
system was written into leglislation via the
Law Concerning Reporting, etc., of Releases
to the Environment of Specific Chemical
Substances and Promoting Improvementsin Their Management (provisional translation by Environmental Agency of Japan)
which was approved on July 7, 1999, by
the Diet and promulgated on July 13 of
the same year.

Electrostatic precipitator
Such equipment for the prevention ofpollution is mainly used to remove toxic
substances contained in exhaust gases.
Here an electrode is placed amid exhaustgas and high electric voltage is applied tocause corona discharge, which in turnremoves toxic substances present the gas
through adsorption via the negative ionsgenerated in the process.
ScrubberEquipment for pollution prevention,used for a purpose similar to that of theelectrostatic precipitator. It absorbs toxic
substances by passing the gas througha wash liquid. Similarly, it could also
remove dust and other particulates, but itwould have to be accompanied by a large
volume of water, as well as by facility thattreats water containing toxic substances.

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Zero-emissions program
A program to reduce the amounts ofwaste disposal generated in corporate andproduction operations to a point as close
to zero as possible.
RPF
An abbreviation for “Refuse Paper and
Plastic Fuel,” referring to solid fuel compounds consisting of paper and plastic.
Using a process of agitation and solidification, wastepaper and plastic are combined and made into a stable form ofheating fuel. This process also helps
reduce cinder volume.

Glossary
Thermal recycling
A method of energy reuse by collecting
energy discharged from waste incinerators
and using it as a heat source for heating
systems in plants.
Material recycling
A method of waste recycling that reuses
waste as a raw material.
Manifest
The term “manifest” refers to a control
manifest for industrial waste. When acompany consigns a third party to transport, process, or dispose of industrial
waste, the company then determines
whether the waste was transported, processed, or disposed of according to the prioragreement, by consulting the manifest.
Absorption refrigerating machineThis is a refrigerating system that uses awater coolant, as it posses a high degreeof latent heat upon vaporization, andmethyl bromide, as an excellent liquid
absorbent of the vapor generated throughthe refrigeration process. This system isincreasingly drawing attention as a substitute for fluorocarbon-based refrigeration
systems.
Ice thermal storage system
A system of heat storage, it runs heatsource equipment at night and converts
the cooled water into ice. The ice is thenstored in a thermal storage tank, and theheat is used in the daytime for air conditioning.
TPM operation
An abbreviation for “Total Productive
Maintenance.” This is an operation conducted to prevent any loss in the production system, in order to achieve an
optimal efficiency.
LCA
LCA is an abbreviation for “Life Cycle
Assessment,” a method used to evaluate
the environmental impact of a productthrough the quantitative analysis of environmental burden generated over its
whole lifecycle. A product lifecycle spanscollection of raw materials, materials

manufacturing, parts manufacturing,production of the finished product, distribution, sales, use, and disposal. ISO
14040, which is intended to provide aclear overview of the practice, applications and limitations of LCA, was published in June 1997.
Product assessment
This term refers to action taken by amanufacturer regarding evaluations ofenvironmental impact, safety, etc., for agiven product in the planning-and-design
stage, in order to reduce any negativeenvironmental effect.
Inventory database
A database containing information on theenvironmental burden imposed by a
product evaluated by LCA, including
resource and energy consumption withrespect to raw materials and others, aswell as CO2 emissions.
Supply chain management
This term refers to a new management
method that covers all the operationsof a business by computer, from the“upstream” through the “downstream”
flow of business operations. When orderdata is entered, all the related sections canshare the same data, thus leading to themost suitable procurement, production,and distribution of the product ordered.
POP
An acronym for “Point of Purchase,”
POP refers to sales-promotional advertisements and tools that are used in places
where consumers buy the respective products. There are various types of POPs,
depending on the purpose and application, such as information disseminationand product presentation. Examples
include life-size displays, sales counters,
and eye-catchers.
The Containers and Packaging
Recycling Law
Its official name is the “Law Concerning
Promotion and Others of Separated Collection and Recycling Regarding Containers and Packaging.” It took effect inApril 1997 regarding glass and PET bot-34

tles, and is ultimately intended to ensure
mutual cooperation and responsibility
sharing by consumers, local municipalities, and industries for the recycling of“containers and packaging waste.” Beginning in April 2000, it also applies to containers and packaging made from paper
and plastic.
Tree-free paper
This term refers to paper made fromresources other than wood pulp, e.g., sugarcane pomace (bagasse) and annual
plants belonging to the Malvaceae family(kenaf ). Efforts to manufacture paperusing resources other than wood pulp arebeing expanded in consideration of environmental conservation.

Please send us your suggestions
and comments.
Toppan Printing, being blessed by the Earth’s bounty, has
prepared this edition of the Environmental Report to address
issues on global environmental conservation and thereby

Soy ink
The term “soy ink” refers to printing ink
with a portion of its petroleum-solvent
content substituted by soybean oil. It
generates a lower amount of VOCs
(volatile organic chemicals), which are
known as air pollutants, than standard
ink. Soy ink is also suitable for recycling,
since it can be easily removed from thepaper material.

deepen the reader’s understanding of our related activities.

Recycled vegetable-oil ink
This is ink made by substituting soybean
oil with recycled vegetable-oil that wasused in school lunches and by the dining
industry.

reflect them in our activities and the content of future edi-

Environmental accounting
Environmental accounting is a systemdesigned to apprehend an accurate status
of investments relating to environmental
conservation and its associated cost-effectiveness, neither of which could bereflected in conventional accounting
practices. The introduction of environmental accounting methods allows acompany to comprehend its environmental conservation efforts in a quantitative
manner, and thereby enhance the costeffectiveness of its environment conservation in its operations.

Center.

The report summarizes those activities by posting specificfigures and examples, but we are nevertheless aware that incertain respects there is more we can achieve. Accordingly,
we ask for your suggestions and comments so that we cantions of the Environmental Report. Please take a moment tofill in the questionnaire on the back and fax it to our Ecology

December 2000
Ecology Center
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

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Please fill in the questionnaire and fax the sheet to:+81-3-3835-0847

Toppan’s Environmental Chronology(Ecology Center, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.)Beginning with the installation of recovery
equipment for organic solvents in the
1960s, Toppan embarked on a series of pollution-prevention measures that extended
through the 1980s. Through these mediums, we considered the details and degrees
of pollutant generation at each of ourplants. Back in 1971, under the leadershipof our head office, we began auditing operations to broaden and improve the management of pollution prevention. Between
1972 and 1977, we pioneered industrial

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1. Toppan and the environment 2. Toppan’s environmental philosophy 3. Environmental management structure and system
4. Environmental action plan 5. Environmental targets and achievements 6. Environmental management system
7. Prevention of pollution 8. Waste management 9. Realizing the zero-emissions target 10. Energy and resource savings
11. Office eco-protection 12. Efforts in product distribution 13. Designation of environmentally preferable products
14. Efforts in Toppan’s business fields 15. Development of environmentally preferable products
16. Partnerships in creating a recycling-oriented society 17. Educational and awareness raising activities
18. Information disclosure and communication 19. Social contributions and outside activities 20. Environmental accounting

1960

1970

AnswerWhat did you think of our efforts to address environmental issues when you read about them in thisedition of the Environmental Report ?

1990

How do you evaluate our efforts? And for what reason(s)?

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Introduction of environmental facilities, including equipment for the prevention of pollution.

1971

The Department of Environmental Management was established at the head office, and a section on
Environmental Maintenance was set up at each plant.
The company began pollution-prevention audits.

1972

A system for the analysis of environmental data was set up within the Central Research Institute(now Toppan Research Institute).

1990

Introduction of cogeneration system.

1991

The Ecology Center was set up within the head office, for the rearrangement of the corporate-wide
environmental management system.
An environmental research group was set up in Toppan Research Institute.

1992

Toppan’s Declaration on the Global Environment was established as a basic philosophy for the environment.
The Ecology Award was added to Toppan’s in-house awards.

1993

Toppan Voluntary Plan on the Global Environment was established as a basic conduct guideline.

1994

Total discontinuation of specific CFCs and trichloroethane use was completed.

1996

Received the Fuji Sankei Group Award of the Fifth Global Environment Awards.
Joined the Green Purchasing Network.

1997

Introduced an environmental management system conforming to ISO 14001 at all plants.

1998

The self-developed LCA method was established, as intended for packaging products.
Shiga and Kumamoto plants (Electronics) obtained ISO 14001 certification.

1999

Toppan introduced a system for the promotion of “green purchasing.”
Introduction of the RPF system at the Sagamihara plant (Packaging).
Introduction of Toppan’s environmental logo.

2000

The Sakado plant achieved its zero-emissions target.
The Niigata plant (Electronics), Satte, and Kashiwa plants (Industrial Materials) obtained ISO 14001
certification.

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From what perspective did you read this report?
1. Specialist on the environment 2. Corporate employee in charge of the environment 3. Staff in public administration
4. Shareholder or investor 5. Student 6. Journalist 7. Resident in the vicinity of our business site
8. Member of an environmental NGO 9. Other ()

AnswerHow did you come to know about this report?
1. Toppan’s Web site
6. Other (2. Newspaper

3. Magazine

4. Our sales representative)

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to perceive the environment from multiple
angles and to direct corporate-wide environmental operations. A key effort in therefinement of this system was the introduction of the In-house Environmental Audit
System an update of our traditional method
as a means of preparation for future international standardization of environmental
management. In July 1998, our Shiga plant(Electronics Division Headquarters) obtained
ISO 14001 certification, a first for toppan.

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Which theme(s) in the Environmental Report left you with a particularly strong impression?

waste recycling operations by developing an
artificial fish reef to utilize waste plastic,
and by actually installing this system on theseabed in dozens of locations throughout
Japan.
The movement toward global environmental conservation became widespreadin the 1990s, and accordingly, the range
of issues expanded. In 1991, we establishedthe Ecology Center to refine our overall
stance and system of environmental management. The role of the Ecology Center is37