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
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ment together with our affiliated companies.

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

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PRTR

Soil

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5 F-CO

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6 FCM

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7 OKANO ELECTRIC WIRE

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8 OKUMURA METALS

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corporate group, must promote environmental

9 Kyusyu Furukawa Electric

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preservation activities; reduce environmental

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risks; and thereby contribute to the society and

11 SUNSUNNY INDUSTRY

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make the society enhancing its appreciation to

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13 SEIWA GIKEN

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14 TOTOKU ELECTRIC

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well as items of their environmental activities,

FURUKAWA
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are shown here.

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22 Furukawa Information Technology

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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.

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18 Higashi Nihon Tanzou

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19 FURUKAWA ALTEC
20 Furukawa Industrial Cable
21 Furukawa Infonet¡

Electric
24 Furukawa
Engineering Service

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AUTOMOTIVE
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PARTS

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26 Furukawa Color Aluminum

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27 Furukawa Circuit Foil

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28 FURUKAWA SANGYO

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29 Furukawa C&B

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30 Furukawa Industrial Plastics

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31 Furukawa Precision Engineering
Engineering &32 Furukawa
Construction

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33 Furukawa Battery

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34 FURUKAWA LOGISTICS

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35 Furukawa Techno Material

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36 Furukawa Life Service

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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

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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

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CO2 emission

C-ton

21,101

2,429

SOx emission

ton

18

-5

NOx emission

ton

907

91

Soot emission

ton

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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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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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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,

air conditioning, water supply, drain, sprinkling(ii) Recycling, weight reduction and ap-

ecologically safe electric wires. In addition,etc.); thermal systems; solar power systems; de-propriate treatment of byproducts

we actively pursue the design, installation andsign and supervising of various manufacturingfrom construction works

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

In compliance with the Waste Management

power generation systems, and other new en-tion works

and Public Cleansing Law, and other related

ergy systems that are effective in preventing

laws and regulations, we promote the recycling,

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

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Initiatives of Affiliated Companies
The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd.
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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
Item

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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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