Environmental Report

2003

Contents

A Message from the President ................................................... 1

I

Corporate Profile and Summary of Business.................... 2II

Pro-environmental Management Policy

Basic Policy ................................................................................... 3
Action Guidelines .......................................................................... 3
III

Overview of Targets, Plan and Performance
regarding Environmental Preservation

Medium-Term Targets and Performance ....................................... 4
Last Year’s Performance and This Year’s Targets ......................... 5
IV

Environmental Preservation Initiatives

Environmental Management Activities .......................................... 6
Stocked Material Pollution, Accidents, Disasters andCompliance with Laws and Regulations........................................ 7
Material Flow ................................................................................. 8
Global Warming Prevention and Energy Conservation ................. 8
Reduction of Hazardous Substances and Control
of Chemical Substances................................................................ 9
Zero-Emission Activities .............................................................. 10
Green Procurement and Green Logistics .................................... 11
Eco-Design Activities ................................................................... 12
Environmental Accounting ........................................................... 15
Editorial Policy
This brochure reports on the environmental
preservation activities of Furukawa Electric in fiscal
2002. In compiling this report, we made reference toEnvironmental Reporting Guidelines (Fiscal Year 2000
Version) (in Japanese) published by the Ministry of
the Environment as well as Sustainability Reporting
Guidelines 2000 by Global Reporting Initiative. In
addition to the articles covered last year, this report will
include, for better disclosing our initiatives in sociality
and in consolidated, safety and health activities and theactivities of affiliated companies.
Covered business bases
All the business bases of Furukawa Electric
1) Chiba Works
4) Oyama Works
7) Fukui Works
10) Shinagawa
Works2) Nikko Works
3) Hiratsuka Works
5) Mie Works
6) Osaka Works
8) Shiga Works
9) Kambara Works
11) Yokohama R&D
Laboratories

Affiliated Companies
TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Nippon Foil Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Furukawa Engineering & Construction Inc.
THE FURUKAWA BATTERY CO., LTD.
Riken Electric Wire Co., Ltd.
Other 35 companies
Covered period
From April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003
Point of contact for further information
Safety, Environment and Health Promotion Department
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Tel: +81-3286-3090
Fax: +81-3286-3598

V

Environment-Oriented Communications

Occupational Safety and Health Activities ................................... 16
Enlightenment and Publicity Activities ......................................... 17
Environmental Initiatives of Business Bases ............................... 19
VI

Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies

Overview of Consolidated
Pro-environmental Management Activities
and Environmental Accounting .................................................... 21
Initiatives of Affiliated Companies................................................ 23
VII Environmental Preservation Performance Indicators
Atmospheric Indicators ................................................................ 27
Water Quality Indicators .............................................................. 28
VIII Progress in Pro-environmental Management;
Editor's Note ....................................................................... 29

A Message from the President
With rapid deterioration in the environment and depletion of natural resources, the model of civilization that prevailed in the 20th century, based on mass production, mass consumption and massdisposal, has been discredited for its inefficient consumption of energy and resources. For Japan,
the 1990s have been called the “lost decade”, but they were also a decade which saw significant
changes in legislation, together with significant development of the environmental infrastructure fora “resource- and environment-friendly society”--a term denoting a sustainable society that decreases environmental impact and increases resource productivity.
Within these changes in the structure of society, Furukawa Electric and its associated group ofcompanies, as partners in the effort to achieve this sustainable society, have adopted environmental
preservation as their most important management value, and are taking active steps to resolve theproblems that it entails.
Furukawa Electric and its group are involved in a number of core areas of business, including
Telecommunications, Plastic, Cables and Wires, Nonferrous Products, Electronics-related Products
and Others. And we are old hands at taking active measures to recycle our main raw materials,
and to recover and reuse plastics. The use of CFC- and lead-free reflow ovens and CFC-SubstituteCompatible Magnet Wire in an effort to halt ozone layer depletion, and of wires and cables made of
eco-materials to eliminate halogen and reduce environmental impact all contribute to the realizationof a more affluent society while at the same time promoting conservation of the earth's resources
through energy- and resource-saving. We also intend, through development of sophisticated recycling technologies and environment-friendly products, to make a contribution to protecting theearth’s environment and conserving its resources.
In terms of concrete actions relating to the environment, the Furukawa Electric Group has embarked on a program setting forth explicit targets that specify the levels and timeframes that mustbe achieved in each category. The most important objective for fiscal year 2002 was to acquire
ISO14001 certification for all our operating facilities. In March, 2003, according to schedule, the
Nikko Sheet Plant became the last of our 11 facilities to reach that goal. It was also the year inwhich an operational basis for green procurement was established throughout the Group.
With respect to reducing the use of organic chlorine compounds, on the other hand, it has notbeen possible to achieve “complete elimination within the year”, but with the development of replacement technologies we have been able to set a date for complete elimination within fiscal 2003.
We have also embarked on active programs of environmental
preservation, to reduce energy use, achieve zero emissions, andestablish systems for the management of chemical substances,
as well as on the dissemination of environmental information.
Here we present a report summarizing our actions on environmental preservation focusing on fiscal year 2002. It is ourhope that readers will reach some understanding of the activities of Furukawa Electric and its associated group of companies
with respect to environmental preservation, and that you willpass on to us your frank opinions and suggestions.

Hiroshi Ishihara, President

1

I Corporate Profile and Summary of BusinessCorporate Profile
Summary of BusinessCorporate Profile
Since its establishment more than a century
ago, Furukawa Electric has kept pace with theHead Office:6-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8322

progress in technology which has shaped theFounded:1884, changed firm name in 1920

foundations of Japanese industry. OriginallyPaid-in Capital

59.2 billion yen

Number of Employees:

7,889

Works:

Chiba Works, Nikko Works, Hiratsuka Works, Oyama Works, Mie
Works, Osaka Works, Fukui Works, Shiga Works, Kambara Works,
Shinagawa Works, Yokohama R&D Laboratories

Sales Offices:

Kansai Branch Office, Chubu Branch Office, Kyusyu Branch Office,
Chugoku Branch Office, Tohoku Branch Office, Hokkaido Branch Office

fostered by electric cables and non-ferrous metals, the Company's advanced technologies havesteadily expanded in response to the needs ofthe times and still continue to challenge new
possibilities with innovation and creativity.

Overseas Representative Offices: London Representative Office, Beijing Representative Office, Shanghai
Representative Office, North America Representative Office
Research Laboratories:

Yokohama R&D Laboratories, Metal Research Center, Ecology &Energy Laboratory, FITEL Network Laboratory, FITEL Photonics
Laboratory, Automotive Technology Center
As of March 31, 2003

Consolidated Business
Performance
In spite of overall decline in demands, domestic

Net sales

Net income

Total assets

30

Number of employees

1500

100

of the last half. However, under the influence

2000(Thousand)strip saw a sign of recovery since the beginning

200(Billion yen)aluminum can stock for beverage and copper

900(Billion yen)(Billion yen)demands in such fields as optical fiber cable,

20

800

of the worldwide IT depression and because of
0

1000

-100

500

a significant decrease in the sales of fiber optic
products centering North America, the consoli-

10

700

dated sales ended up with 710,616 million yen(minus 7.9 % over the previous fiscal year).

600
1999 2000 2001 2002
Fiscal year

Summary of Business

-200

0

0
1999 2000 2001 2002
Fiscal year

1999 2000 2001 2002
Fiscal year

1999 2000 2001 2002
Fiscal year

Major market products are summarized here together with their environmental aspects, whereby the
products, ranging from raw materials to various systems, are categorized into four business areas that
supported by the advanced technology of Furukawa Electric.
Major market products

Production Bases
Environmental aspects
Sales
Hazardous
composiNikko Nikko (AluEnergy con- Global Resourcetion ratio Chiba (Copper) minum) Hiratsuka Oyama Mie Osaka Fukui Shiga Kambara Shinagawa Yokohama servation warming saving Recycling substanceelimination

Telecommunications

Optical fibers and cables, Opticalcomponents, Optical fiber cable
accessories and Installations, Network equipments

22%

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—

—

Plastic, Cables and Wires

Bare wires, Aluminum wires,
Insulated wires, Magnet wires,
Power cables, Power transmission
cable accessories and installations, Plastic products such as
power cable conduit material andfoam sheet, and thermoelectric
products

23%—

Nonferrous Products

Copper pipes and rods, Electrolytic copper foils, Shape memory
alloys, Aluminum sheets, Extruded
aluminum products, Cast andforged products

36%

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—

—

Electronics-related
Products and Others

Automotive components and electric wirings, Heat pipes, Aluminum
circuit boads for memory discs,
Electronic component materials

2

19%

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—

—

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II Pro-environmental Management Policy
Basic Policy
Action Guidelines

Basic Policy
Furukawa Electric recognizes that preservation of the global environmentis a critical issue for society, and shall incorporate consideration ofenvironmental preservation issues into every phase of corporate activity,
to contribute forwards the sustainable, happy and prosperous society.

Action Guidelines
l All activities shall be based on an awareness of its effect on the
global environment, and environmental preservation activity shall be
pursued by all employees.
l We shall observe environmental laws and regulations and requirements from our customers, and set up voluntary standards to upgrade control levels.
l We shall define environmental targets and objectives, and carryout activities according to the plan, thereby continuously improving
environmental preservation activity.
l Environmental concern shall be taken into consideration in every
phase of our work from the R&D and design stages to supply
environment-friendly products.
l In every phase of procurement, manufacturing, distribution andcustomer service we shall work to reduce consumption of resourcesand energy, to promote recycling, and to reduce waste materials andenvironmental loading.
l We shall carry out environmental audit, and review environmental
management system and environmental preservation activity for continuous improvement.
l We shall educate all employees to enhance their environmental awareness, and promote disclosure of
information and social communication, thereby actively contribute to community activities.
Revised January 6, 2003

The former Action Guidelines established in January 1998 has been revised here to cover
our extended environmental concern in every field around the Company to reflect recent
trends in society.

3III Overview of Target, Plan and Performance regarding
Environmental Preservation
Medium-Term Targets and Performance

Targets and Performance ofMedium-Term Plan for Environment
Preservation Activities 2002
In fiscal 2001, based on the Basic Concept andActivity Guidelines, the Medium-Term Plan for

Targets and Performance of Medium-Term Plan for Environment
Preservation Activities 2002

Environment Preservation Activities 2002 wasformulated. The plan organizes the Company’senvironmental tasks, and sets up specific items
and targets of environmental preservation activity to be fulfilled by the end of fiscal 2002. The
table shows the performance and evaluation at
the end of the last period.

Item

TargetPerformance

Acquisition of ISO14001 certificationand continuous upgrading

Acquisition by all Works

Completed March 2003

Effluent reduction of hazardous substances and strengthening of chemical
substance control

Complete abolition of use of organic chlorine compounds by fiscal
2002

Incompletely abolished

Reduction of industrial waste

40 % reduction over fiscal 1995 infiscal 2002

59 % reduction

Start zero-emission activities

Definition formulated

Formulation of medium- and longterm energy conservation plan

Five-year plan formulated

Annual reduction of 1 % in energy
intensity per unit product (EIPUP)

8.2 % reduction over fiscal 1999

Evaluation

Development of education and promotion of information disclosure; Joining
social activities
Formulation of medium- and long-term
energy conservation plan
Promotion of development of productswith small environmental impact
Legend: Achieved beyond target

Promotion by development committee: Achieved: Slightly un-achieved: Considerably un-achieved

Targets of Medium-Term Plan forEnvironment Preservation Activities
2005
Based on the Environmental Activity Guide-

Targets of Medium-Term Plan for Environment Preservation Activities 2005

lines reviewed in January 2003 and the resultsof the Medium-Term Plan for Environment
Preservation Activities 2002, the Medium-Term
Plan for Environment Preservation Activities
2005 has been formulated. Activity items andtargets until fiscal 2005 will be developed into
annual priority environmental activity targets,and subsequently brought into environmental

nReduction of industrial waste
Reduction of industrial waste
Zero-emission activities

30 % reduction over fiscal 2000 in fiscal 2005
50 % reduction of land fill quantity over fiscal 2000 in fiscal 2005

nReduction of greenhouse gases
Reduction of CO2 emission
Reduction of SF6 emission
Energy conservation

5 % reduction over fiscal 2000 in fiscal 2005
50 % reduction over fiscal 2000 in fiscal 2005
1 % reduction over previous year in terms of EIPUP

nEffluent reduction of chemical substances
25 % reduction over fiscal 2000 in fiscal 2005
(Targeted substances: Toluene, Xylene, Ethylbenzene, Trimethylbenzene)

management activities of individual businessbases.

nPromotion of green procurement
Achievement ratio for general commodity including stationery
Achievement ratio for purchased products from major vendors

100 % in fiscal 2005
100 % in fiscal 2004

nEco-design activities
Development of environment-friendly products
Evaluation of environmental impact
Investigation of trends and necessity by fiscal 2004

nReinforcement of organization for environmental management
Establishment of environmental management organizations in
the head and branch offices by fiscal 2005

nPromotion of consolidated pro-environmental management
Promotion of environmental activities in affiliated companies

4Overview of Targets, Plan and Performance regarding Environmental Preservation
Last Year’s Performance and This Year’s Targets
Priority Environmental Activity
Targets and Performance in
Fiscal 2002
Performance in Fiscal 2002 for the Medium-

Priority Environmental Activity Targets and Performance in Fiscal 2002

Term Plan for Environment Preservation Activities 2002 is shown in the Table here.

Item

TargetAcquisition of ISO14001 certification

Yokohama, Oyama, Shiga, Nikko(Sheet Plant)

Acquisition completed

Complete use abolition of three Oyama, Nikko, Kambara, Yokoorganic chlorine compounds
hamaKambara, Yokohama

Reduction of industrial waste

40 % reduction over fiscal 1995

57%

Zero-emission activities

Start of initiatives

Definition formulated

1 % reduction over the previous
year in EIPUP

5.7 % increase over fiscal 2001

Promotion of energy conservation activities

Performance

Level up and strict enforcement ofcontrol level

Review of set point for compressor pressures; Promotion of
inverter-controlled pumps

Introduction of chemical substance control system

Expansion to all Works

Limited to certain Works

Green procurement activities

Start of activity

Definition of related standards

Improvement in accuracy ofenvironmental accounting

Review of guidelines

Active participation in local
community activities

Participation of business bases

Legend: Achieved beyond target: Achieved: Slightly un-achieved

Evaluation: Considerably un-achieved

Priority Environmental Activity
Targets for Fiscal 2003
The Table here shows activity items and targets

Priority Environmental Activity Targets for Fiscal 2003

for fiscal 2003 developed from the MediumTerm Plan for Environment Preservation Ac-

nReduction of industrial waste

18 % reduction over fiscal 2000

bring in these targets into their environmental

nZero-emission activities

30 % reduction over fiscal 2000

management activities, and plan to promote

nReduction of greenhouse gases

4 % reduction of CO2 emission over fiscal 2000

tivities 2005. Individual business bases will

their own activities.

nPromotion of energy conservation activities 1 % reduction in EIPUP over previous year
nEffluent reduction of chemical substances

25 % reduction over fiscal 2000

nPromotion of green procurement

Designing evaluation measure and procurement
processing system

nPromotion of consolidated pro-environmental management
Framework establishment of consolidated pro-environmental management and establishment ofpromotion organizationnEco-design activities
Development of environment-friendly products
Evaluation of environmental impacts

Promotion by Committee for Development ofEnvironment-Friendly Products
Investigation of LCA cases related to the Company

nReinforcement of organization for environmental management
Establishment of environmental management organization

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IV Environmental Preservation Initiatives
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ISO14001 Certification
Considering that ISO14001 would be a very ef-

Certification agency

Certification No.

Chiba

June 18, 1998

DNV

EMSC-1208

we have been pursuing certification acquisition

Mie

November 24, 1998

JACO

EC98J1097

since fiscal 1998, and all the Works achieved

Hiratsuka

September 1, 2000

DNV

EMSC-1699

the aim in fiscal 2002.

Osaka

December 19, 2000

DNV

EMSC-1114

Hereafter, we will proceed to improve environ-KambaraDecember 25, 2000

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JSAE315

Shinagawa

November 2, 2001

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00372-2001-AE-KOB-RvA

Nikko (Kiyotaki District)

March 14, 2002

DNV

1851-2002-AE-KOB-RvA/JAB

Fukui

April 19, 2002

DNV

00484-2002-AE-KOB-RvA

Yokohama

June 14, 2002

DNV

1849-2002-AE-KOB-RvA

September 27, 2002

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00583-2002-AE-KOB-RvA

March 14, 2003

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Expansion of Nikko Works

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fective scheme for environmental preservation,

mental performance. Moreover, we will support
the environmental management of affiliatedcompanies, thus promoting preservation of theWorksglobal environment from the standpoint of con-Oyama

solidated pro-environmental management.

Shiga

Date of acquisition

Nikko (Sheet Plant)

Education and Trainingn Education of Internal Auditor
An educational course for internal auditor was

Education of Internal Auditor
Date

Place

given twice at the Headquarters, and once inApril, 2002

Headquarters

Six Works of Furukawa Electric24

the Nikko, Yokohama and Hiratsuka Works toMay, 2002

Headquarters

Ten affiliated companies

14

August, 2002

Nikko

Nikko Works

18

October, 2002

Yokohama

Two Works of Furukawa Electric and one affiliated company

16

March, 2003

Hiratsuka

Two Works of Furukawa Electric

19

bring up 91 internal auditors.
n Environmental Education
Company-wide education was given to 52 newrecruits on April 4, and to 23 second-year administrative employees on June 30. Moreover,general and special environmental education isprovided for all employees at their Works andworksites.

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Total

91

Environmental Preservation Initiatives
Stocked Material Pollution, Accidents, Disasters and Compliancewith Laws and Regulations
Situation and Countermeasures
Regarding Pollution of Soil and
Groundwater

Storage Situation of PCB
PCB had been used, as an insulation oil forelectrical equipment, in transformers, electri-

We have been conducting soil and groundwater

Furthermore, although it is not a case withcal capacitors and stabilizers for fluorescentpollution investigations, which are aimed atheavy metals nor organic chlorine compounds,

light. Whereas 1,500 liters of PCB stored in thethose Works where heavy metals or organica purification program against soil pollution

Chiba Works was detoxified through a chemi-

chlorine compounds had been used before. Al-with alkaline effluents is under way as de-cal process in February 2002, the containers arethough some pollution exceeding environmen-

scribed below.

still under storage and control.

tal standards was identified in certain places, itn Shiga Works

The situation of use and storage at each Works

has been confirmed that these places are within

In 1998, a caustic alkali effluent was acciden-

is shown in the Table here.

the premises of Works or company-owned

tally leaked in the Works. While the leaked ef-

lands and that the pollution has no influence

fluent was immediately recovered and treated,on the surrounding areas. Moreover, voluntary

the groundwater has been pumped up continu-

countermeasures are being taken against theously for pH treatment until today. Because thepollution giving due consideration to the results

pH has reached a level that requires no treat-of investigations.

ment, we are going to confer with the adminis-

Two Works are taking such countermeasures as

tration to finish the treatment.

described below.
n Nikko Works
It was found that the soil in the premises of theWorks and its company-owned peripheral areas
was polluted with selenium, arsenic, lead andcadmium; and the groundwater in the Works

Investigation Regarding Illegal
Disposal of Industrial Waste at
Prefecture Borders between Aomori
and Iwate

PCB Storage Situation

Unit: Number of equipment

RemovedNo. Name of WorksandIn usestoredChiba
860(Processed)
1
Chiba
36
0
(Unprocessed)
Nikko
2
182
140
(Kiyotaki District)
Nikko
3
7
44
(Sheet Plant)

Total
86
36
322
51

4

Hiratsuka

40

3

5

Oyama

14

36

43
50

6

Mie

53

73

126

7

Osaka

55

11

66

We received a request, dated February 5, 2003

8

Fukui

0

0

0

and addressed to the Oyama Works, under the

9

Shiga

9

0

9

tration, and are under in-depth examination.

name of prefectural governors of Aomori and

10 Kambara

0

3

3

We discontinued in 1988 the copper refinery

Iwate to report, under the name of our Presi-

11 Shinagawa

Stabilizer
only0

Stabilizer only

business that apparently caused this pollution,

dent, on the illegal disposal at the prefectural

12 Yokohama

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9

491

310

801

premises with selenium, arsenic and lead.
These facts have been reported to the adminis-Total

so that there is no possibility of new pollution.

borders. It was an investigation regarding theWith respect to purification of the soil in thevolume of business, from January 1991 throughcompany-owned peripheral areas, we held aAugust 2000, with San’ei Kagaku Kogyo (inbriefing session for residents about the counter-

Japanese) in Aomori Prefecture who commit-

Compliance with Laws andRegulations

measure work in March 2003, and after install-

ted the illegal disposal and Ken-nan Eisei (inWe are regularly confirming laws and regula-ing purification facilities, started the work inJapanese) in Saitama Prefecture who conductedtions to be observed, making efforts to observe

July. The polluted soil will be transported out

the collection, transportation and intermediate

them. Only one case shown below infringed theof the premises, and will be cleansed.

processing.

regulation, and was immediately dealt with.

n Oyama Works

Internal investigation found that two Works had

n Shiga Works

Treatment of the tetrachloroethylene pollution

a track record in waste oil and burnt residue,

Exhaust noise of blowers was found to exceedof soil and groundwater within the premises isand this fact was reported to the two prefec-

the noise control limits in certain spots, so that

under way, whereby the water is pumped up

tures.

these spots were provided with noise barriers.

and is aerated. The use of the solvent had been

In our judgment, our action of disposal com-

discontinued, so that there is no possibility of

mitment does not conflict any laws and regula-

new pollution. The results of purification are

tions.

routinely reported to the administration concerned.

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Energy Conservation Activities

In response to the ratification of Kyoto Proto-

In view of the revision of the Law Concerning

col by the Japanese Government in June 2002,

the Rational Use of Energy (Energy Conserva-

Furukawa Electric has established medium- totion Law) in 1993, the Committee for Compa-

long-term targets for reduction of greenhouse

ny-Wide Promotion of Energy Conservation

gases*, which has been authorized by thewas established in April 1994, thus initiating

Central Committee for Environmental Manage-

company-wide activities under the participation

ment. Based on these medium- to long-termof all Works including those that are not des-reduction targets, each business division has set

ignated as an Energy Management Factory. In

up its specific reduction plan after fiscal 2003,

1997 the company-wide energy conservation

and began reduction activities.

index was changed to energy intensity per

The Graphs here show changes in the emission

unit product (EIPUP) specified in the Energy

of greenhouse gases (carbon converted) afterConservation Law, and the target was set to “1fiscal 1990, indicating that the emission in fis-% reduction over the previous year in terms ofcal 2002 was 95 % over fiscal 1990, which cor-

EIPUP”.

responds to a slight increase over fiscal 2001.

In fiscal 2002, the production volume of three

Hereafter, we will strive hard to achieve theout of nine Works that are designated as Classtargets for fiscal 2005.

1 Energy Management Factory decreased to* Namely, CO2, SF6, HFC and PFC, with which Fu-

71~91 %, so that the index worsened by 7.5~22

rukawa Electric has a track record of use.

2001. This value corresponds to 77 % over fiscal 1995, meaning a 3.3 % improvement in year
average.
n Case Examples of Energy Conservation Activities in Fiscal 2002
Major items of energy conservation include:
use of high-efficiency transformers, inverter
control of cooling water pumps, waste heatrecovery in incineration furnaces for wasteoil, activation control of compressors, energy
conservation-oriented operation of air conditioners and economizing of lighting. These
measures resulted in an energy conservation (oilconverted) of 5,660 k of oil.
n Energy Conservation Activities in Future
We will promote various energy conservation% in EIPUP.

activities including development of management standards that are in compliance with thebased on quick electric power turning-on andEnergy Conservation Law, thereby striving to-off together with productivity improvement,

reduce the EIPUP by 1 % or more in annual

the weighted EIPUP average of the nine Works

Changes in the Emission of Greenhouse Gases

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Reduction of Hazardous Substances and Control of Chemical Substances
Reduction of Organic Chlorine Compounds
In an effort to reduce the use of organic chlo-tion line, whereby a new ionized alkaline waterIn fiscal 2003, we plan to apply the acquiredrine compounds, we have been developing,is used in place of conventional dichlorometh-technologies to the other cleansing lines, there-

along with the company’s environmental princi-ane, rendering the new method more thanby achieving complete elimination of organic

ple and customers’ green procurement require-equivalent to the conventional method in terms

chlorine compounds as soon as possible.

ments, pollution-free cleansing techniques thatof cleansing performance and running costs.

are consistent with required product quality.
Fiscal 2002 was the last year targeted forcomplete elimination of atmospheric emission of organic chlorine compounds. Although

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to consolidate the management of chemical
substances in company-wide use, whereby ascheme was established for managing the species, handling volume, release and transfer
volume of chemical substances used in theentire company, and its supporting system wasconfigured.
Whereas, beginning from fiscal 2001, it became
compulsory to report on the release and transfer
volume of chemical substances in compliance with the PRTR Law, Furukawa Electrichas been actively participating in the PRTR
research activities of Japan Federation of Economic Organizations since fiscal 1996, thus acquiring relevant data. The Table here shows theHandling, Release and Transfer Volume of PRTR Targeted Substances(Main substances with an annual handling volume over 100 ton)
Substance
No.

Name of substance

Unit: ton/year

Handling volume Release volume

Transfer volume

2001

2002

2001

2002

2001

2002

25

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63

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489

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Cresol

347

322

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68

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169

175

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17

16

145

Dichloromethane

158

141

99

100

60

37

197

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164

130

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7

9

227

Toluene

471

624

295

219

55

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230

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638

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0

0

0

311

Manganese and its compounds

1,320

1,513

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0

25

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handling, release and transfer volume of mainchemical substances in fiscal 2001 and fiscal
2002.

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Environmental Preservation Initiatives
Zero-Emission Activities
Reduction of Industrial Waste
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the initial target of 40 %, and the success isprobably attributable to the recycling activities at every Works and also to the significant
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trieved cable waste from installation sites andcable waste from affiliated companies accountfor the major portion of the waste plastics. Optical fiber cable waste is expected to increase in
future as much as optical fiber waste, imposing
an important task to be tackled in promoting
further waste recycling.

Zero-Emission Activities
In fiscal 2001, as the first-step of zero-emission

In fiscal 2003, we intend to pursue recycling ofactivities, Furukawa Electric formulated thewaste plastics with a high ratio of landfill dis-definition of zero-emission activities, and set up

posal, thereby promoting zero-emission activi-

the reduction targets for each Works as well as

ties further.

the entire company.
In fiscal 2002, while all the Works haveachieved acquisition of ISO14001 certification,
they incorporate zero-emission activities into
the targets of their environmental management
systems. Thus zero-emission activities havebeen promoted, whereby sludge with a highratio of landfill disposal has been successfully
recycled.

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Definition of Zero-Emission Activities of Furukawa Electric
Activities to reduce the industrial waste commissioned to outsourced disposition that is transported from the Works directly into landfill spots for final disposition.
First-Step Target of Zero-Emission Activities
To reduce by fiscal 2005 the volume of industrial waste that is outsourced for final disposition by 50 % over fiscal 2000.

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sourced industrial waste disposal since 1993,

Environmental Preservation Initiatives
Green Procurement and Green Logistics
Green Procurement

conformity with green procurement will be
specified clearly to be incorporated into then Promotion of Reusable Drum Programs

Furukawa Electric is promoting green procure-purchasing system, so that purchasers may

TEPCO LOGISTICS CO., LTD., an affiliatedment based on material classification, whereby

easily choose a commodity in conformity

company of Tokyo Electric Power Company

with green procurement.

(TEPCO), has established an environment-

the goods to be purchased are classified into
two categories: “general commodities” of2) Purchased goods: A support system forconscious recycling system. In the system,

non-manufacturing-oriented materials such asenvironmental investigation will be con-cable drums used in the delivery of aerial

utensils and “purchased products” of manufac-

structed.

power distribution wire and cable were changed

turing-oriented materials that are related withproducts and manufacturing processes. Thus

Green Logistics

from conventional wooden drums to plastic
drums made of recycled sheathing material ofwithin the framework of Medium-Term Plan

We are also pursuing rationalization of logis-

retrieved wire. TEPCO LOGISTICS also op-

for Environment Preservation Activities 2005,

tics, while securing for reduction of environ-erates a rental business of reused drums thatgreen procurement is to be promoted towardmental impact and energy conservation.

comprises this recycling system, and Furukawa

the two targets.

n Reduction of Packaging Materials

Electric and its affiliated companies support

A wood work center has been set up in the Fu-

the drum rental business in terms of the de-Medium-Term Plan for Environment
Preservation Activities 2005

kui Works, whereby retrieved skids are repaired

velopment of recycled material as well as its

to permit reuse. Similarly in Kyushu Furukawa

operational aspects including the manufacture,

Achievement ratio for general commodity including
stationery
100 % in fiscal 2005

Electric, a drum assembling house was erected

delivery, retrieval, repair and keeping of drums.

to repair retrieved drums for reuse. These

An environment-conscious cable delivery drummeasures enable reduction of the volume ofnamed “Kantan-kun” can be disassembled after

Achievement ratio for purchased products frommajor vendors
100 % in fiscal 2004

wood used. Moreover, package-free of drum-use. When disassembled the drum decreases to

In fiscal 2002, the measures mentioned below

wound products and bundled products is being

one-fifth its original volume permitting single-

were carried out.

promoted so as to reduce the use of packaging

handed carrying and handling together with

1) Development of guidelines for green pro-paper and wood.

efficient storage and keeping. It may be said

curement

that this drum is, like the plastic drum men-2) Development of a list of environmental im-tioned above, a new type that can contribute topact substances

resource and energy conservation.
n Shared Transportation and Delivery3) Discussion on a support system for environmental investigation

The Japanese Electric Wire & Cable Makers’

Hereafter, the measures mentioned below will

Association (JCMA) has introduced a joint

be implemented to achieve Medium-Term Plantransportation and delivery program of cablefor Environment Preservation Activities 2005

aimed at large-scale construction sites in the

1) General commodities: Commodities incore metropolitan areas, in which we particiWood work center

pate to reduce the number of delivery vehicles
to the sites.
We also participate in the joint transportation
program that is promoted by JCMA using ships
directed to Hokkaido, thus being engaged in

古河電工･グリーン調達ガイドライン
古河電工･グリーン調達ガイドライン

contributing to non-highway transportation as
well as energy conservation.
n Improvement of Loading Efficiency
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To improve loading efficiency, expansion of
mixed loading and use of large-sized cars isDrum assembling house

Furukawa Electric’s Guidelines for Green Procurement

promoted to reduce the number of delivery
vehicles, whereby reduction of NOx emission volume of product delivery vehicles istargeted at.

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Environmental Preservation Initiatives
Eco-Design Activities
Toward Reduction of Environmental Impact

Environment-Friendly Products

We are developing products that do not create environmental problems
when they are used, but further, they do not emit toxic by-products when
they are eventually disposed of by incineration or in landfills, thus reducing
environmental impact.

Furukawa Electric recognizes that “the 21st
century is the century of the environment”,
and in response to the needs of society and ourcustomers, is actively working to develop environment-friendly products and technologies.

Toward Prevention of Ozone Layer Depletion

Our aim is to develop a range of commercially

We are developing devices and processes that do not use CFCs, together
with products adapted to CFC substitutes.

viable “environment-friendly” products --products that at every stage, from materials selection, manufacture and use to distribution and

Toward Realization of Recycle-Oriented Society
We are moving to develop products that reuse waste materials, products thatfeature common materials to facilitate recycling and products that are biodegradable and thus do not leave residual waste products.

disposal, will be of low environmental impact.
Moreover, we have established a company-wideorganization of Committee for Development ofEnvironment-Friendly Products, in which company-wide strategies are formulated to promote

Toward Prevention of Global Warming

the development of products and technologies.

We are developing products that contribute to global warming prevention
and energy conservation, such as products with improved efficiency andlightweight as well as clean energy systems.

Toward Reduction of Environmental
ImpactToward Prevention of Ozone Layer
Depletionn ECO Electrical Wire (Halogen-Free Wire)n CFC-Substitute Compatible

These wires and cables use no halogens such as PVC, permitting easy
disposal by incineration. ECO-ACE general cables for indoor use, ECOBEAMEX wires for electrical appliances and power cords together withhighly flame-retardant optical cables are already in practical use.

Magnet Wire “HPWR II”

These heat- and refrigerant-resistant magnet wire are now in use in the compressor
motors of air-conditioning and refrigerating
systems using CFC-substitute refrigerants(HFC-R407C, R410A, R134a).

n Copper Tube for Use with CFC-Substitutes Furukawa

Multi-Grooved Tube “FMGT”, “Furukawa SuperClean Tube”

ECO-BEAMEXECO-ACEn Indoor Cable-Protection Conduit Made of Flame-Retardant
Resin “ECO-PLAFLEKY”

Since these cable conduits contain no halogen-based
flame-retarding agents, they do not emit
dioxins nor halogenous gases when combusted, permitting easy recycling.

n Lead-Free Plating for Electronic
Components

Lead-free plating for the leadsof ICs, capacitors, connectors,
printed circuit boards, etc. has
been achieved by using a tinbismuth alloy instead of the tinlead material used previously,
so that elimination of lead from
customers’ mounting process
can be much improved.

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These are heat exchanger copper tubes foruse with CFC-substitute refrigerants to reduce
the ozone layer depletion. They have reduced
oil residuals in the tube’s inner surface andare internally multi-grooved to improve heatexchanging performance.

n Nitrogen-Atmosphere Reflow Oven “SALAMANDER”
This reflow oven carries out thereflow soldering process during themounting of electronic components
in a nitrogen atmosphere. Thiseliminates the need to cleansecompleted circuit boards, obviating
the use of CFCs.

n Functional Resin-Coated Aluminum Sheet “FUSCOAT”
These functional resin coated aluminum
sheets provide enhanced formability, corrosion resistance, scuff- and fingerprint-resistance, resistance to chemicals, electrical conductivity, ease of printing, and anti-bacterial
and anti-mold properties. They are also selflubricating, so that disposal of the lubricantsand cleansers formerly used in the stamping process is eliminated.

Environmental Preservation Initiatives

Productn ECO erectrical wire (ECO-ACE, ECO-BEAMEX)

Use

FeatureHalogen-free, lead-freen Halogen-free wire harness

Home appliances, Power distribution,
Communication
Automobile

n Lead-free plating for electronic Components

Automobile

Lead-freen Lead-free plated parts for electronic equipment

Electronic parts

Lead-freen ECO bus duct

Power distribution

Halogen-freen Indoor cable-protection conduit made of flame-retardant Resin (ECO-PLAFLEKY)

Indoor electrical wire laying

Halogen-free, lead-freen CFC-substitute compatible magnet wire (HPWR II)

Home appliances, automobile

Compatibility with CFC substitutesn Copper tube for use with CFC-Substitutes (FMGT / Furukawa SuperClean Tube)

Home appliances

Compatibility with CFC substitutes

n Nitrogen-atmosphere reflow oven (SALAMANDER)

Electronic equipment

Elimination of CFCsn Functional resin-coated aluminum sheet (FUSCOAT)

Electronic equipment

High lubrication, elimination of cleansing

n Recycled aluminum can stock

Cans

Recyclingn Recycled aluminum distribution wire

Electrical wire

Recyclingn Biodegradable resin foam (BIO ACE)

Packaging material

Biodegradabilityn Underground cable duct made of cable waste (KOHTA KUN)

Electrical wire laying

Reuse of materialn Recyclable pallet

Conveyance

Reuse of materialn Weed barrier sheet

Sheet

Reuse of materialn High-reflectivity foamed sheet (MCPET)

Lighting

Energy conservationn High-Performance heat-exchangers material

Automobile

Lightweight, energy conservationn Rainwater recycling system

Emergency reservoir

Effective use of sunshine and rainwatern Micro heat-pipe

Electronic equipment

Energy conservationn Solar photovoltaic system

Electric power

Clean energyn Deep sea solidification of CO2

Electric power plant

Reduction of CO2

Halogen-free, lead-free

Toward Realization of
Recycle-Oriented Society

Toward Prevention of Global Warmingn Recycled Aluminum Can Stock

Furukawa Electric is the first in the world tosucceed in the commercial-scale production and marketing of white sheets made ofextra-fine foamed polyethylene terephthalate(PET). Bubble diameter is so small that optical performance is outstanding, with a totalreflectivity of 99 % or more.

The use of can stock made from used beverage cans contributes to promoting aluminum recycling.

n High-Reflectivity Foamed Sheet “MCPET”

n High-Performance Heat-Exchangers Materialn Biodegradable Resin Foam “BIO ACE”
When these foamed sheets used inpackaging and wrapping are disposed ofin landfills, they are completely broken
down by the action of microorganisms inapproximately one year. We have developed an environment-friendly foaming
process based on our proprietary technology.

n Underground Cable Duct Made of Cable Waste“KOHTA KUN”

This underground cable duct with multiple bores makes effective use ofplastic waste. The product has acquired the ECO mark. “KOICHI KUN”
duct for information box use is also highly reputed.

We have developed aluminum radiatorand air-conditioner materials for automotive applications that are lighter in weight,
promoting better fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions.

n Rainwater recycling system
This system aims at making effective use ofsunshine and rainwater, blessings bestowed
by nature. It is useful as an emergency reservoir against disasters and suppression of
rainwater flooding in watershed areas.

n Micro Heat-Pipe
Furukawa Electric’s micro heat-pipe provide
a solution to the problems of heat-dissipationand cooling of electronic equipment, making possible greater availability of computing
power along with energy conservation.

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Eco-Design Activities
Recycling Technologies
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and Cables
Recycling systems of used power cables andcommunication cables from customers havebeen established, enabling almost 100 % recy-��������
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plastics, or as fuel.
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Trade and Industry), jointly by the Japan Electric Cable Technology Center (JECTEC) andcable manufacturers. Material recycling tech-n LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)

ter 16 thousand km, in comparison with a con-nology for cross-linked polyethylene was also

Furukawa Electric is implementing life cycle

ventional steel car. When recycled aluminum isdeveloped under the aegis of the New Energy

assessment (LCA) of aluminum products par-used entirely, an aluminum car can reduce CO2

and Industrial Technology Development Orga-ticipating in the activity of Japan Aluminium

emission in whatever driving distance.

nization (NEDO).

Association.

With respect to aluminum, funding fromThe LCA with regard to weight-reduction ef-

NEDO made it possible for the Japan Researchfects of structural members for automobiles

and Development Center for Metals (JRCM)

reveals that, when virgin metal is used entirely,

and seven manufacturers of aluminum rolled

an aluminum-dominant car can reduce the ac-

products to develop technology to promote alu-

cumulated CO2 emission after a driving distanceminum recycling.

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Environmental Preservation Initiatives
Environmental Accounting
Costs, relevant economic benefit, and physicalguidelines published by the Ministry of the En-

benefit of activities for environmental preserva-

vironment. Also for environmental accounting

tion are described below. These are tabulated inof our affiliated companies, which appears on

conformity with the environmental accounting

this brochure anew, please see page 22.

Covered business bases: All the business bases of Furukawa Electric
Covered period: From April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003

Environmental Conservation Cost

Unit : million yen
Amountof cost*Category

Major contents(1) Cost to reduce environmental impact caused by the production or service activities of business,
generated within the business area (Business area cost)(2) Cost to suppress environmental impact caused by the production or service activities of business,
generated within the upstream and downstream of business area (Up- and down-stream cost)(3) Cost of environmental management activities (Administration cost)

Pollution prevention, global environmental preservation, resource recycling, etc.
Retrieval and recycling of containers, packaging, drums, etc.

2,602
529

Establishment, maintenance for environmental management
systems; maintenance for environmental preservation; measurement of environmental impact(4) Cost of pro-environmental research and development activities (Research and development cost) R&D of environment-friendly products, research in substitutes for toxic substances, R&D of environmental impact
reduction in manufacturing processes, etc.
(5) Cost of pro-environmental social activities (Social activity cost)
Publication of information, greening, etc.
(6) Cost of remediation (Environmental remediation cost)

537
887
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Assessment for environmental impact, inquiries and measures for soil contamination and groundwater, etc.

189

Total

4,753

* The amount of cost excludes investment cost

Investment and Research Costs

Unit : million yen

Investment and Research Costs

AmountEnvironment-related investment

806

Entire investment cost

11,900

Entire research cost

14,200

Economic Benefit Associated with Environmental
Preservation Activities
Unit : million yen
Content

Amount(1) Income gained by recycling

125(2) Reduction in waste disposal costs through recycling-122(3) Reduction in energy costs through energy conservation
Total

Physical Benefit Associated with Environmental
Preservation Activities
AmountReduction(Difference fromlast year)

ton

10,657

3,648

Energy consumed (crude oil basis)k325,355

12,662Emission of volatile organic chemicals

ton

101

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CO2 emission

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162,945-3,659SOx emission

ton

92

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NOx emission

ton

987

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Soot emission

ton

60

3

Environmental harm material to discaharge
Industrial waste (excluding waste fromrecycled resources)

514
517

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V Environment-Oriented Communications
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
Organization for Safety and Health
Activities

method. In fiscal 2002, the fourth year of thebeing pursued.

sponsibility lies, just like business responsibility, with the managers of business divisions, notwith the managers of Works as was conventional. At the same time, the Safety, Environment

dards
A-, B- and C-ranked specifications of facil-

The occurrence of a grave accident in 1999 has
led to form a new organization in which the re-n Rechecking and Maintenance of Stan-

new regime, look-ahead safety measures are

ity safety design standards in conformity with

Priority Environmental Activities for
Fiscal 2002n Training of In-House Safety and
Health Instructor

ISO12100 were drawn up by the facility design
department.
Safe work standards against residual risks thatcannot be covered with facility improvements
have been drawn up at the Oyama, Chiba andand Health Promotion Department consisting

Training of safety and health instructor wasof experts in safety, health and environment

carried out six times aimed mainly at supervi-

has been established to be under direct con-sors of workplace, and 166 in-house safety andA-ranked specification: Fundamental safety matter

trol of President. The Central Committee forhealth instructors were trained. These instruc-B-ranked specification: Common safety matter

Safety and Health has also been established, in

tors are now educating individual employees.

which a Director in charge of safety and healthn Look-Ahead Safety Measures against

takes office as the Chairman and managers ofOsaka Works.

C-ranked specification: Facility-specific safety matter

Number of work-leaving accidents

Dangerous Work

20

Safety check of plant facilities and machines

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company-wide policies and measures are dis-is being pursued thoroughly in their third-year

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cussed in order to promote safety activities in aplan aiming at possible improvements, together

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definite and comprehensive manner. Moreover,with safety check for dangerous or hazardous

experienced visiting lecturers are invited to all

work.

the Works to reform employees’ environmental

Required and prohibited practices are defined

consciousness through such educational cours-

against dangerous or hazardous work, andes for safety and health and safety investigation

thorough “point and call” practice is pursued

4of plants to improve, on-the-spot and on-the-everyday on an actual-place and actual-material

2

object, facilities, work environment and workbasis.

0

Number of accidents

business divisions as the members, thereby

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Mental Health Care

Working Conditions Measurement

To prevent employees’ mental stress caused by

The results of measurements in fiscal 2002

rapidly changing business structure, we haveindicate that 98 % of the special workplaces

set up a three-year program of mental healthdesignated by the law (dealing with organic

promotion as one of the Priority Safety andsolvent, dust, specialized substance and lead)

Health Measures. In fiscal 2002, the program

belong to the Class-1 Control Category.

started with a declaration of “introduction ofmental health program” by a Director in charge.

Workplace improvement initiatives are being

Mental health education bynursing staff

implemented to improve the working conditions

Mental health education has been conducted allof workplaces corresponding to the Class-2 andthe while to the managers, supervisors and gen-User card for outside
EAP advice to be carriedby employeeseral employees, and in fiscal 2003, the programis extended to all employees.
An outside institution for employee assistanceorder to standardize the check-up work and toprogram (EAP) contracted to provide consult-improve the daily life. This enables us to unify

ing windows, supporting preemptive moves forthe management of health information and tomaintaining mental health. Moreover, travelingcompare the data from diversified viewpoints.

service of medical specialists is under way.

Thus, health conditions ranging from a group to

Medical Check-Up

individuals can be grasped to be developed into
guidelines for a better daily practice, thereby

Since fiscal 2002, medical check-up wasreforming the health consciousness of all em-

shifted to a company-wide common practice inployees.

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Class-3 Control Categories.
Class-1 Control Category: Working condition whichis assessed to be appropriate.
Class-2 Control Category: Working condition whichis assessed to allow some scope for improvement.
Class-3 Control Category: Working condition whichis assessed to be inappropriate.

Environment-Oriented Communications
Enlightenment and Publicity Activities
Enlightenment Activities
To raise the environment consciousness of theagement delivered a message to all the Works

employees, we have put up an environmental

about the significance of the month of environ-campaign poster at all the Works, Laboratories

mental preservation, offering encouragement ofand Branch Offices in succession to the lastenergetic activity. Each Works, in response toyear. The poster contains a slogan about envi-

this message, carried out diversified activities

ronmental preservation activities, Basic Envi-such as distribution of a leaflet informing theronmental Policy and major activity targets forenvironmental preservation month, installation

fiscal 2003.

of notice boards, call for a catchphrase con-

In June, which is designated as the month ofcerning the environment, implementation of theenvironmental preservation, the chairman of

5S activity in and around the Works’ premises

the Central Committee for Environment Man-

together with nighttime patrols.

Environmental campaign poster

Publicity Activities
We positively disclose the information on ourenvironment-friendly products and environmental preservation activities through our website
together with active participation in exhibitions
and communal activities, thus making efforts
to communicate with our customers and local
communities.
n Information Disclosure on Website

n Communal Activities

On our website, under the title of “Environmen-

Since fiscal 2002, the Chiba Works actively

tal Preservation Activities” we disclose how Fu-

participates in “Eco-Fair Ichihara” that is held

rukawa Electric is promoting its environmental

in the Ichihara Citizen Hall.

preservation initiatives, and present, since fiscal
2000, previously published environmental reports in PDF. The environmental report on thewebsite is upgraded every year by December.

Eco-Fair Ichihara
Organic fertilizer made from garbage from thecompany cafeteria is exhibited and delivered at nocharge.

Eco-Fair Ichihara
Planter boxes made of recycled wooden drums are
exhibited.

Furukawa Electric’s website
http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english/index.htm
Environmental Preservation Activities
http://www.furukawa.co.jp/enviro/english/index.html

Eco-Fair Ichihara
Disposition of PCB is exhibited and illustrated using
a VTR.

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Environment-Oriented Communications
Enlightenment and Publicity Activities
n Exhibitions
Furukawa Electric’s products and technological information including environment-friendly
products are exhibited at major exhibitions
around the country.

Electrical Construction Equipment and Material Fair 2002

Automotive Engineering Exposition 2002

Name of exhibition

Fiber Optics Expo 2003

Thermal Solution Technologies in Techno-Frontier Week 2002

Exhibited productsElectrical Construction Equipment and Material Fair 2002
(at INTEX OSAKA)

Compact optical fiber fusion splicer, Cable connecting materials including CellPack, Eco-Bus duct, Flexible
conduit of plastics (ECO-PLAFLEKY), Underground cable duct made of cable waste (KOHTA KUN), Eco-cable(ECO-ACE), Terminating materials for high-voltage cable, Fire-preventive products (NIJIKAN Series), etc.

INTERNEPCON JAPAN (at Tokyo Big Sight)

Nitrogen-atmosphere reflow oven “SALAMANDER”

Fiber Optics Expo 2003 (at Tokyo Big Sight)

Network equipment, Compact optical fiber fusion splicer, OFS specialty fiber

IEEE/PES T&D 2002 Asia Pacific(at PACIFICO YOKOHAMA)

Eco-material wire and cable, Recyclable drum, Cable jointing material

Automotive Engineering Exposition 2002
(at PACIFICO YOKOHAMA)

36-V car battery, Wire harness for roof modules, PCB joint box, Flat speaker, EV connector, Optical fiber, Optical connector

Thermal Solution Technologies in Techno-Frontier Week 2002
Heat-dissipating cabinet, Heat exchanger, HeatPlaner, Heat sink, Micro heat pipe, TM sheet, HeatKicker, etc.
(at Makuhari Messe)

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Environment-Oriented Communications
Environmental Initiatives of Business Bases
Chiba Works
Location: 6, Yawatakaigandori, Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken
Number of employees: 1,724
Lot area: 737,605 m2
The Chiba Works was established in 1961 infriendly Works”, it consistently pursues three

the city of Ichihara, the hometown of “JEF

major themes of environmental preservation:

UNITED ICHIHARA” which belongs to the J.

zero-emission activity, law-abiding activity andLeague, and now develops and manufacturescommunal activity.

energy and information transmission media
such as raw materials for electrical wire, power

Environmental area patrol

cables, communications cables, electrical wirefor electronic equipment as well as large-capacity communications equipment. The Works
acquired ISO14001 certification in June 1998
going ahead of the entire company. Striving to
be an “environmentally advanced Works”, italways addresses many challenging tasks.
Under the slogan of “Toward an environmentExplanation of environmental activities is given to thevisitors

Zero-Emission Activities
Through complete separation of the waste generated in the Works, the volume of waste disposed of in landfills infiscal 2002 significantly decreased by 62.5 % over fiscal 2000, and the total volume of waste by 51 %. Now theactivity extends to daily-life features such that paper cups at vending machines are recycled and that garbage fromthe company cafeteria is being turned into compost.
Paper cup with environmental
catchphrase

Law-Abiding Activity
In response to the fact that “Stop Idling” became compulsory by the Environmental Preservation Ordinance of
Chiba Prefecture, members of the EMS Promotion Committee distributed leaflets on “Stop Idling”, positively pursuing enlightenment activities.
Members of EMS Promotion Committee distributing leaflets

Communal Activities
We actively participate in various communal activities, whereby, at the Yawata
Coastal Area Fair and the Eco-Fair Ichihara held every year in May and June,
we present environmental preservation activities of the Chiba Works, sell
wood planters brought about by recycling promotion activities, and deliver at
no charge organic fertilizer made from raw garbage from the company cafeteria, thus acquiring a favorable reputation.

Eco-Fair Ichihara

Yawata Coastal Area Fair

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Environment-Oriented Communications
Environmental Initiatives of Business Bases
Mie Works
Location: 20-16, Nobono-cho, Kameyama-shi, Mie-ken
Number of employees: 959
Lot area: 540,216 m2
The Mie Works was established in 1971 in the
superb natural surroundings at the foot of the
Suzuka mountain range as a business base of
Furukawa Electric in the Chukyo and Kansai

A scene of summer evening festival

areas. The Works manufacture not only nonferrous materials such as copper products, copper
wire and magnet wire, but also optical fiber cable, automotive products and plastic products,
thus consolidating its position as a backbone
business base both in name and reality. The

Aerial photograph of Mie Works

Works is actively communicating with the local
communities through such activities as summer

Presentation of a booth at the environmental fairsponsored by Mie Prefecture

evening festivals and factory tours inviting nearneighbors.

Environmental Preservation Activities
After it acquired ISO14001 certification in November 1998, the Mie

Because it is located in an inland area, the Mie Works is carrying out

Works is pursuing reduction activities of environmental impact on aenvironmental preservation activities placing special emphasis on

Works-wide basis such aswastewater quality control, whereby stringent voluntary levels are set

1) Reduction of PRTR-targeted chemical substances

up and an automatic supervisory and alarming system for control items

2) Promotion of energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas

is installed to quickly detect any abnormalities in wastewater qual-

3) Reduction of waste (Promotion of zero-emission)ity. Moreover, in view of the Fifth Immutable Weight Control against

4) Purification of wastewater and flue gas

Wastewater Quality to be applied in April 2004, an automatic analyzer
for total phosphorous and total nitrogen in wastewater has been installed to enable full-time monitoring using the automatic supervisory

Automatic monitoring equipment for wastewaterand alarming system. In addition, an empty reservoir for emergency
use is provided in case of water quality eventualities.
In terms of purification of atmospheric emission, a dust collector has
been installed for a copper melting furnace that is designated as a
specific facility in the Air Pollution Control Law. The installation has
reduced the dust concentration down to less than one tenth the level
before the installation. Thus at the end of fiscal 2002, the emission volume of dust of the entire Mie Works was reduced by 90 % over fiscal
1997, contributing a great deal to pollution reduction in the Works aswell as in the neighboring areas.
In future, we intend to continue conventional activities including
wastewater- and atmospheric emission-countermeasures, simultaneously placing emphasis on global warming prevention including energy
conservation as well as waste reduction, which constitute important
policy of Mie Prefecture.

Analysis room for wastewater20

VI Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Overview of Consolidated Pro-environmental Management Activities
and Environmental Accounting
Activities on Consolidated
Pro-environmental Management
In June 2000, we established the Liaison MeetNo

ing for Consolidated Environmental Manage-

Name of businessestablishment/company

Environmental System
ISO14001 accounting

GlobalwarmingIndus- Organic
trial
chemiwastes
cals

ment together with our affiliated companies.

1 Access Cable

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

Through this Group, we have studied environ-

2 ASAHI ELECTRIC WORKS

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

3 INOUE MANUFACTURING

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

ment-related laws and regulations; monitored
the situation of environmental preservation

4 NTEC

PRTR

Soil

¡

¡
¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

5 F-CO

¡

¡

¡

¡

6 FCM

¡

¡

¡

¡

7 OKANO ELECTRIC WIRE

¡

¡

¡

¡

8 OKUMURA METALS

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

corporate group, must promote environmental

9 Kyusyu Furukawa Electric

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

preservation activities; reduce environmental

10 KYOWA ELECTRIC WIRE

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

risks; and thereby contribute to the society and

11 SUNSUNNY INDUSTRY

¡

¡

¡

make the society enhancing its appreciation to

12 SHODENSHA

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

13 SEIWA GIKEN

¡

¡

¡

¡

14 TOTOKU ELECTRIC

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

well as items of their environmental activities,

FURUKAWA
15 TOHOKUELECTRIC

¡

¡

¡

¡

are shown here.

16 Nikkei Kakoh

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

22 Furukawa Information Technology

¡

¡

¡

23 Furukawa Elecom

¡

¡

¡

activities at affiliated companies; and engaged
in other related activities.
In October 2002, we issued, to affiliated companies, a declaration on environmental activities,
which includes the following slogan: “We, as a

our activities.”
The 40 affiliated companies as objects of con-

(Items of Environmental Management Activities)
note-1: the mark “¡” indicates that the company execute the activity item taken the mark.
note-2: Details of 8 items are as follows.
ISO14001:
achieving an certification
Environmental accounting:executing environmental accounting, andshowing its results on this publication
System:established an environmental management system
Global warming:
having the plan for reducing/eliminating
greenhouse gases
Industrial wastes:
having the compiling data on industrial
wastesOrganic chemicals:
plan for reducing/eliminating organic
chlorine compounds
PRTR:
reporting to PRTR/listing chemical substances
Soil:
investigating soil/groundwater pollution

40 affiliated companies

solidated pro-environmental management, as

17 Nippon Foil Mfg.

¡

18 Higashi Nihon Tanzou

¡

¡

¡

19 FURUKAWA ALTEC
20 Furukawa Industrial Cable
21 Furukawa Infonet¡

Electric
24 Furukawa
Engineering Service

¡

¡

¡

¡

AUTOMOTIVE
25 FURUKAWA
PARTS

¡

¡

¡

¡

26 Furukawa Color Aluminum

¡

¡
¡

¡

¡

¡

¡
¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

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¡

¡

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27 Furukawa Circuit Foil

¡

¡

¡

¡

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28 FURUKAWA SANGYO

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

29 Furukawa C&B

¡

¡

¡

¡

30 Furukawa Industrial Plastics

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

31 Furukawa Precision Engineering
Engineering &32 Furukawa
Construction

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

33 Furukawa Battery

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

34 FURUKAWA LOGISTICS

¡

¡

¡

¡

35 Furukawa Techno Material

¡

¡

¡

36 Furukawa Life Service

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

37 Miharu Communications
38 Yamada Keikinzoku¡

39 Riken Electric Wire¡

40 Riken Fitel

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

¡

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Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Overview of Consolidated Pro-environmental Management Activities andEnvironmental
Activity Items and Target Values for Consolidated Pro-environmental Management
Outline of activites in the consolidated pro-Itemenvironmental management is written under.
We established, as for the period from fiscal

1 Achieving ISO14001 certification

Achieving ISO14001 certification

fiscal
2005

2 Reducing industrial wastes

Zero emission: reducing wastes, directly disposed at reclamation sites,by 50% from 2000
Reducing industrial wastes (except for the recycled portion) by 30%
from 2000

fiscal2005
fiscal2005

Reducing CO2 emission by 5% from 2000

fiscal2005
fiscal
2008
fiscal2005

2003 to fiscal 2005, concrete item and target
values shown in the table at the right, and put
into operation.
n Outline of Activities(i) Establishing environmental targets and pro-

3 Reducing greenhouse gases

Reducing CO2 emission by 10% from 2000
Totally discontinuing the use of HFC and PFC; reducing SF6 emission
into the air by 50% from 2000

moting related activities(ii) Supporting and managing activities(iii) Exchanging information and publishing the

Totally eliminating the emission of harmful organic chlorine compounds

fiscal2005
fiscal
2008

the progress of pro5 Indexing
environmental management

Executing environmental accounting (for 2002) (*)

fiscal2003

an environmental man6 Establishingagement system

Making the organization and responsible person definete, controlling
data related

fiscal2003

7 Issuing an environmental report

Starting to inform about member of our group on our “Environmental
Report” from 2003 (on activities in 2002)

fiscal2003

Of chemical substances, enhancing
4 the control and also reducing

situation of activities(iv) Reflecting these activites on the strategy of
the company of our group

Targetyear

Target value etc.

Reducing the emission of harmful organic chlorine compounds by 50%of the value in 2000

* Environmental accounting will be introduced to the following companies: TOTOKU ELECTRIC, Nippon Foil Mfg.,
Furukawa Engineering & Construction, Furukawa Battery, Riken Electric Wire

Data on Consolidated Pro-environmental Management, Environmental Accounting
This year, we started compiling environmental
data on five relatively large affiliated companies. As in the case of Furukawa Electric, thecompilation has been made according to the

Object companies: TOTOKU ELECTRIC, Nippon Foil Mfg., Furukawa Engineering & Construction, Furukawa Battery, Riken Electric Wire
Object period: from April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003

Environmental Conservation Cost

The following are data for fiscal 2002, comprising costs of environmental preservation,
economic effects resulting from measures forenvironmental preservation, and corresponding

Major contents(1) Cost to reduce environmental impact caused by the production or service activities of business, generated within thebusiness area (Business area cost)(2) Cost to suppress environmental impact caused by the production or service activities of business, generated within the
upstream and downstream of business area (Up- and downstream cost)(3) Cost environmental management activities (Administration
cost)

Activities for preventing pollution, conserving the global environment, recycling
resources.
Withdrawal and recycling of containers,
packages and plastic articles

effects as measured in terms of physical quanti(4) Cost of pro-environmental research and development activities (Research and development cost)(5) Cost of pro-environmental social activities (Social activity
cost)(6) Cost of remediation (Environmental remediation cost)ties.

Amountof cost*Category

guidelines on environmental accounting, published by the Ministry of the Environment.

Unit : million yen

370
41

Establishment, maintenance for environmental management systems; maintenancefor environmental preservation; measurement of environmental impact
Development of ecologically safe products

56
33

Participation in official events for environmental purification
Repair of corrosion-induced damages tounderground wastewater piping

1
1

Total

501

* The amount of cost excludes investment cost

Investment and Research Costs

Unit : million yen

Investment and Research Costs

AmountEnvironment-related investment

663

Entire investment cost

1,741

Entire research cost

1,601

Economic benefit Associated with Environmental
Preservation Activities
Unit : million yen
Content

Amount(1) Income gained by recycling

89(2) Reduction in waste disposal costs through recycling

14(3) Reduction in energy costs through energy conservation

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Total

22

121

Physical Benefits Associated with Environmental
Preservation Activities
Environmental harm material to discaharge
Industrial waste (excluding waste from recycled resources)

AmountReduction(Difference fromlast year)

ton

1,053

78

Energy consumed (crude oil basis)k44,107

6,545

Emission of volatile organic compounds

ton

3

-1

CO2 emission

C-ton

21,101

2,429

SOx emission

ton

18

-5

NOx emission

ton

907

91

Soot emission

ton

32

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Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Initiatives of Affiliated Companies
OKANO ELECTRIC WIRE CO., LTD.
Head office / factory: 1-5-28 Fukaminishi, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Number of employees: 202
URL: http://www.okano-cable.co.jp/
Since starting the manufacture of telephone(iii) Reduction of wastes resulting from busi-

cords in 1928, Okano Electric Wire has provided various communication cables to various in-ness activities(Note) “Wastes” include those which are treated at

Head office / factorysome costs.

dustries. In cooperation with related companies,
Okano Electric Wire is expanding its business

The Graph here shows the achieved reduction

to such fields as optical fiber cables and connec-of wastes, as an example of the results of ourtors; optical components; and the manufacture

activities. Wastes generated at the manufactur-

and assembly of information/communication

ing process have decreased to 54 % of the vol-equipment. Recently, the Company has begun

ume at 2000 in three years.

contributing to the conservation of the global

Regarding efforts for manufacturing ecologi-

environment by starting an environmental busi-

cally safe electric wires, we have worked forness - the sale of equipment for raw garbage

the dehalogenation of sheath materials. As acompost upon request and free of charge. This

recycling. In December 1999, the Company

result, we completed the shift to halogen-freerecycling equipment is Bio-Runner manufac-

achieved ISO14001 certification; it has alsomaterials for our main products by the end of

tured by NTT-ME.

passed the first audit for renewing certification.

fiscal 2002. This move has satisfied the demand

As our environmental business, we became theCurrently, Okano Electric Wire is pursuing its

of many of our customers. As for the saving ofagent of NTT-ME to start saling this type ofbusiness under the 2nd Mid-term 3-year Plan,energy and paper, the consumption of electric-

machine 2001. November in 2002, we partici-

which started in fiscal 2002.

ity was reduced by 15 %, and the volume ofpated in an environmental symposium and anpurchased paper by 40 %, in three years fromindustrial exhibition held in Yamato City. At

fiscal 1999 to fiscal 2002.

these events, we demonstrated the recycling of

Okano Electric Wire’s “basic philosophy” runs
as follows: “We must work toward the better
conservation of the environment, based on theperception that the protection of the global
environment is the most important element of
a company’s effort to fulfill its social responsibilities. By so doing, we must contribute to
the realization of a happy and affluent society,which promises safety to all people.” We adhere
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Environmental Preservation
Activities

garbage as useful compost, and provided sam-����������������������������

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n Remodeling Shipping Bobbins into
Packages Easy to Scrap and Dispose

vation activities.

To make the frames of bobbins for the ship-

In our present business activities, we do not use

ment of optical cables, we now use recycledmaterials or equipment that can have a signifi-

corrugated cardboard, instead of conventional

cant environmental impact on air, water or soil.

paper tubes that cannot be recycled. Also, we

Accordingly, we emphasize the following three

have adopted a new bobbin design that makes

items in our environmental preservation activi-

scrapping and disposal easier, and permits anties:

approx. 50 % weight reduction.

(i) Efforts for manufacturing electric wirein consideration of environment-friendly
mind and ecologically safe

(Left) A paper bobbin using recycled corrugated cardboard for its frame(Right) A bobbin after taking to pieces

Our exhibit at the Yamato Industrial Exhibitionn Recycling of Garbage, and Sale of Recycling Equipment
In 2000, we introduced equipment for recycling

Contact:(ii) Efforts for reducing greenhouse gases by

garbage, generated at the dining room of our of-

Quality System Dept.

energy and resources conservations

fice, as compost. This step has been welcomed

TEL: +81-46-261-7512 FAX: +81-46-260-2952

by our employees, who can receive resulting

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Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Initiatives of Affiliated Companies
TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Head office: 1-3-21 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Number of employees: 493
Works:
Ueda Factory / 300 Ohya, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken
Electronic and Material Div. Factory 1 / 238 Kamimaruko, Maruko-cho, Chiisagatagun, Nagano-ken
Electronic and Material Div. Factory 2 / 1788 Kamimaruko, Maruko-cho, Chiisagatagun, Nagano-ken
Nagaoka Factory (Totoku Nagaoka) 1-2-1 Higashitakami, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata-ken
URL: http://www.totoku.co.jp/
In 1940, Totoku Electric was established as amanufacturer of resistance wires and various

Front entrance of the Ueda Factory

Environmental Preservation Activities

electric wires. Since then, the Company has

Totoku Electric engages in environmental

We are determined to continue our efforts for

actively expanded its business into such fields

preservation activities, aimed at reducing envi-

harmonizing our business with the life of lo-

as magnet wires, processed electric wires,

ronmental impact. In these activities, we strive

cal citizens; and realizing a management styleelectronic parts and electronic apparatus, andto control adverse effects on the environment,

friendly to the environment.

optics-related products.

which may result from our business. To that

(Note) According to our definition, “Zero Emission”

The growing public interest in global environ-

end, we carefully monitor and control elements

mental problems has led us to recognize thatwhich may cause such effects.

for a company, environmental preservation

In fiscal 2002, we defined our main manage-

activities represent its social responsibility. In

ment policy with the motto: “Environment-

December 1999, we achieved ISO14001 cer-friendly Management for Society.” We, all aretification for our four business establishments:

making concerted efforts to realize this ideal.

the Ueda Factory; the 1st and 2nd Office of the

Our main activities include the following:

Electronic Material Department; and Totoku(i) Reducing the consumption of energy (elec-

Nagaoka. In December 2002, we passed the

98 % or greater has been achieved.

tricity) to prevent global warming

triennial audit for renewing certification. With(ii) Reducing and recycling wastes

renewed vigor, we pursue our activities in the(iii) Expanding our services to society and local

current fourth year from the first certification.

refers to a state in which a recycling ratio ofcommunities(iv) Promoting the design and development ofCleaning a street along the national highway near
the Ueda Factory
Such services have been institutionalized as regular
events in all districts near the Factory.

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under taken in fiscal 2002. In this year, “ZeroAudit for ISO certification renewal(at the Electronic Material Business Department)

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and regulations as the minimum requirement
for us. We thoroughly control our business activities to fulfill this requirement.

Contact:
Environmental Management Committee
TEL: +81-268-34-5211 FAX: +81-268-34-5558

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Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Initiatives of Affiliated Companies
Furukawa Engineering & Construction Inc.
Head office: 4-3-1 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Number of employees: 411
URL: http://www.fecon.co.jp/

History

Environmental Preservation
Activities

The predecessor of Furukawa Engineering &byproducts from construction works.
(iii) Control of noise and vibration at
equipment installation

Construction was founded in 1947. In 1973,

In December 2000, Furukawa Engineering &For the installation of various equipment, we

this company was renamed to bear the present

Construction achieved ISO14001 environmen-

have adopted a number of machines and meth-designation. It has continually developed as atal management system certification.

ods that do not cause significant noise or vibra-

general engineering company, affiliated to a

Considering the fact that ours is a general en-tion. This measure has been introduced even to

corporate group headed by Furukawa Electric.

gineering company, we have singled out theareas to which regulations on noise/vibration

In 1995, Furukawa Engineering & Construction

following four items as important management

do not apply.

listed its stocks at the Tokyo Stock Exchange

items in our activities for environmental man-(iv) Proposal and installation of systems(2nd Section).

agement.

that lighten environmental impact(i) Energy conservation(through energy conservation, use

We strive to reduce the consumption of elec-of new energy or reduction of harm-Business Categories

ful substances)

Design, installation, maintenance and control

tricity and fossil fuels at our business establish-of overhead/underground power transmis-

ments. Also, we have installed a demand con-

We design, propose and install systems thatsion lines; information communication lines/

troller at our head office building; this measurelighten environmental impact. These systems

equipment; various electric equipment (receiv-

has enabled us to reduce the consumption ofincorporate such features as demand control-

ing, transforming and distributing equipment;

electricity by about 10 % per year, which repre-

lers; lighting appliances/equipment designed

wiring; lighting etc.); various equipment (forsents a cost reduction by about 1 million yen.

for energy conservation; and halogen-free,

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maintenance of solar power systems, windequipment, and civil engineering and construc-

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power generation systems, and other new en-tion works

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TEL: +81-3-5737-8208 FAX: +81-3-5737-8269

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Environmental Activities of Affiliated Companies
Initiatives of Affiliated Companies
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Head office: 2-4-1, Hoshikawa, Hodogaya-ku, Kanagawa-ken
Number of employees: 766
Works: Imaichi General Service & Facility Administration
597 Otorozawa-Aza-Uehara, Imaichi-shi, Tochigi-ken
Iwaki General Service & Facility Administration
23-6 Joban-Shimo-Funao-cho Kuidesaku, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima-ken
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battery department. Furukawa Battery achieved
Service & Facility Administration (GSFA) in
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March 1999, and at its Imaichi GSFA in June
the Company have been ISO14001-certified. As
Facility for emergency treatment of rainwaterSOx(Nm3/h)2002, the Iwaki and Imaichi GSFAs now formn Support of an “Economy-run Race” ofElectric Vehicles
We support “Economy-run race” of electric vehicles, held in Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture;

The production centers of Furukawa Battery

the SUGO Circuit in Miyagi Prefecture; andare located in the beautiful nature of Tochigi

other locations. Through this support, we con-and Fukushima Prefectures. Given this fact, we

tribute to the development of solar cars, electric

strictly observe environmental regulations andvehicles and other vehicles using clean energy;

related agreements with local governments. In

as well as to the encouragement of engineers

addition, we pursue environmental preservation

specializing in such vehicles.

activities, stressing the following items:n Promotion of Automobile Battery Re-(i) Energy conservation for preventing global
warming

cycling

Dust(g/Nm3)

Regulatory
targetIwaki

6.0

K value:Thrice/year
0.016

Imaichi

14.5

K value:
Twice/year
0.250

Iwaki

0.10

0.0046 Thrice/year

Imaichi0.15

0.0010 Twice/year

we participate in a program of the Battery As-

wastes, for the effective use of resources

sociation of Japan for recycling used lead bat-and the lightening of environmental impact

teries for automobiles.

No standard value exceededn Water Pollution
Item

pH

BOD
(mg/ )

Lead(mg/ )(iii) Promoting the saving of resources for environmental preservation, through the effeccadmium, sulfuric acid and caustic soda

Actualmeasurement(average)

Works

Regulatory
targetIwaki

6.0~8.2

7.0 Every day

Imaichi

6.0~8.0

7.1 Every day

Measurement
frequency

Iwaki

15

1.33

Once/
month

Imaichi10

2.20

Twice/
month

Iwaki

0.1

0.012 Every day

Imaichi

0.1

0.020 Every day

0.07

0.010 Every day

Cadmium
Iwaki(mg/ )

tive use of main materials including lead,

Measurement
frequencyn Noise/Vibration

To promote the recycling of reusable resources,(ii) Promoting the reduction and recycling ofActualmeasurement(average)Works

1999. This means that all production centers ofEnvironmental Preservation Activities

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ISO14001 certification at its Iwaki Generala unit with regard to ISO14001 certification.

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Data on Environmental Impactof the move of Furukawa Electric to spin off its

a result of a change in audit procedure in March���n Odor(iv) Developing products using smaller

No use of object substances

amounts of environmental pollutants thanconventional products, in order to reduce
environmental impact
An example of our environmental activities is

Economy-run race

the reduction of drainage from our plants. We
succeeded in reducing the volume of drainage

Contact:by 34 % in three years from fiscal 1998 (theEnvironmental Control Dept.

year in which we commenced our ISO14001related activities) to fiscal 2001.

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Ecology-minded battery car

TEL: +81-45-336-5091 FAX: +81-45-333-2534

VII Environmental Preservation Performance Indicators
Atmospheric Indicators
Below is presented the data for atmospheric emission and wastewater quality of six Works that are notified as designated works, including NOx, SOx anddust for the former, and pH, COD (or BOD), SS and n-h (mineral oil) for the latter.

Chiba Works
Both NOx and SOx are under control
by immutable weight, but daily management is done on ppm basis

Mie Works

Item

Facility

Legal control level

NOx(Nm3/h)SOx(Nm3/h)Soot(g/Nm3)NOx(ppm)

BoilerMelting furnace
Boiler

0.45
1.77
0.502

BoilerMelting furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Dryer furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Dryer furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Dryer furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
Dryer furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
Dryer furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace
BoilerMelting furnace
Heating furnace

0.05
0.39
180
180
180
0.6
41.6
2.2
0.3
0.3
0.2
180
200
300
17.5
17.5
17.5
0.3
0.2
0.5
230
180
200
17.5
17.5
17.5
0.25
0.3
0.25
150
200
170
1.17
1.17
1.17
0.1
0.2
0.25
120
120
120
110
380
160
0.1
0.2
0.12
0.12
150
180
130
7
7
7
0.3
0.2
0.2

SOx
(Nm3/h)Soot(g/Nm3)

Nikko
Works

KiyotakiDistrict

NOx
(ppm)
SOx
(K value)
Soot(g/Nm3)

Sheet
Plant

NOx
(ppm)
SOx
(K value)
Soot(g/Nm3)

Osaka Works

NOx
(ppm)
SOx
(K value)
Soot(g/Nm3)

Fukui Works

NOx
(ppm)

SOx
(ppm)
Soot
(g/Nm3)

Oyama Works

NOx
(ppm)
SOx
(K value)
Soot(g/Nm3)Self-imposed control level82(ppm)63(ppm)58(ppm)
0.01
0.065
140
140
140
0.5
33.3
1.8
0.24
0.24
0.16
180
200
250
17.5
17.5
17.5
0.3
0.2
0.2
230
150
160
14.5
14.5
14.5
0.25
0.25
0.25
120
160
144
1.17
1.17
1.17
0.08
0.16
0.2
110
110
110
100
50
130
0.05
0.16
0.1
0.08
120
180
120
1
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.1

Averaged level

Maximum level44(ppm)21(ppm)44(ppm)49(ppm)23(ppm)49(ppm)

0.004
0.019
54
20
12
0
0
0
0.005
0.007
0.005
68
25
21
0.51
0.58
0.17
0.002
0.001
0.005
51
66
21
0.03
0.27
0.07
0.01
0.03
0.02
6
7
6
0
0
0
0.002
0.001
0.001
83
87
49
19
5
31
0.005
0.019
0.005
0.007
90
93
40
0.03
0.09
0.07
0.005
0.008
0.001

0.007
0.024
54
27
18
0
0
0
0.005
0.013
0.005
78
36
21
0.62
0.86
0.19
0.002
0.001
0.008
52
117
29
0.03
0.55
0.07
0.01
0.08
0.06
7
8
7
0
0
0
0.002
0.001
0.001
94
101
63
34
5
65
0.005
0.051
0.005
0.013
99
138
43
0.03
0.09
0.07
0.006
0.017
0.001

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Environmental Preservation Performance Indicators
Water Quality Indicators
Legal control level

Self-imposed control
level

Averaged level

Maximum level

5.0 ~ 9.0

5.0 ~ 9.0

7.8

8.1

COD (mg/ )

15

15

5.6

9.3

SS (mg/ )

20

20

3.9

3.9

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

2

2

0.2

0.2

5.8 ~ 8.6

6.5 ~ 8.5

7.5

8.2

BOD (mg/ )

10

4

1.9

8

SS (mg/ )

25

6

1.4

4.5

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

1

0.7

0.1

0.4

5.8 ~ 8.6

6.0 ~ 8.5

7.6

7.7

BOD (mg/ )

25

16

3.2

5.2

SS (mg/ )

50

20

3.9

24

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

5

0.5

0.4

0.5

5.8 ~ 8.6

6.5 ~ 8.5

7.4

7.9

BOD (mg/ )

25

10

1.3

2.3

SS (mg/ )

50

25

0.3

2.5

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

5

2.5

<1

<1

5.7 ~ 8.7

5.7 ~ 8.7

7.5

8.1

BOD (mg/ )

300

10

3.9

8.5

SS (mg/ )

300

50

13

15

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

5

2

1.4

2

5.0 ~ 9.0

5.5 ~ 8.8

7.6

8.5

COD (mg/ )

600

250

39

92

SS (mg/ )

600

250

23

96

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

5

4.5

0.6

4.6

5.8 ~ 8.6

6.0 ~ 8.0

7.2

7.4

BOD (mg/ )

25

20

3.1

4.9

SS (mg/ )

50

30

14

30

n-h (mineral oil)(mg/ )

5

2

0.5

0.6

Item

Chiba WorkspH

Mie Works

Nikko
Works

pH

KiyotakiDistrict

Sheet
Plant

Osaka Works

Fukui Works

Oyama Works

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pH

pH

pH

pH

pH

VIII Progress in Pro-environmental Management;
Editor's Note1972 “Company-Wide Regulations for Environmental Pollution Prevention” formulated
1974 Environment Control Department established
Energy-Conservation Team started
1989 Team for Use Reduction of Specified CFCs started
1992 Renamed “Team for Use Reduction of Specified CFCs” as “Team for Use Reduction of
Ozone Layer Depletion Substances”
1993 “Basic Thinking on the Protection of the Global Environment” formulated(Furukawa Electric's voluntary plan for environment preservation)
1994 Committee for Company-Wide Promotion of Energy Conservation established1996 Specified CFCs and trichloroethane completely eliminated from the company
1997 Promotion Team for the Reduction of Industrial Waste started
1998 “Furukawa Electric Basic Environmental Policy” formulated
Central Committee for Environment Management established
Committee for the Development of Environment-Friendly Products established
Chiba Works acquired ISO14001 certification
Mie Works acquired ISO14001 certification“Company-Wide Regulations for Environment Management” formulated revising“Company-Wide Regulations for Environmental Pollution Prevention”
1999 Safety, Environment and Health Promotion Department started incorporating Environment Control Department and Safety Control Sections
2000 Environment and Energy Laboratory established
Liaison Meeting of Affiliated Companies established
Environmental Report began to be issued
Meeting of Environmental Personnel started
Hiratsuka Works acquired ISO14001 certification
Kambara Works acquired ISO14001 certification
Osaka Works acquired ISO14001 certification
2001 Medium-Term Plan for Environment Preservation Activities 2002 formulated (for2001~2002)
Shinagawa Works acquired ISO14001 certification
Environmental Accounting started to be disclosed
2002 Nikko Works (Kiyotaki District) acquired ISO14001 certification

Editor’s Note
In fiscal 2002, the last year of the Furukawa Electric Medium-Term Plan for Environment Preservation Activities 2002, all
the Works acquired ISO14001 certification,
which had been the greatest task for us.
In this fourth publication, we made efforts
to enrich the Environmental Report 2003
by embracing new contents such as safety
and health activities and the activities ofaffiliated companies. We would be most

Fukui Works acquired ISO14001 certification

grateful if many readers could find this bro-

Yokohama Laboratories acquired ISO14001 certificationchure reader-friendly.

Oyama and Shiga Works acquired ISO14001 certification

We intend to expand the scope of thisGreen Procurement Preparation Committee started

brochure, with the cooperation of many

2003 “Furukawa Electric Basic Environmental Policy” revised
Medium-Term Plan for Environment Preservation Activities 2005 formulated (for2003~2005)

divisions involved, toward advanced information disclosure in consideration of
corporate responsibility which is expectedGreen Procurement Executive Committee started

to be growingly required globally. Please

All Works including Nikko (Sheet Plant) acquired ISO14001 certification

do not hesitate to give your opinions andsuggestions to us.

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Safety, Environment and Health Promotion Department
6-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8322 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3286-3090 Fax: +81-3-3286-3598
http://www.furukawa.co.jp/

Published in November, 2003

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