The Sumitomo Wiring Systems group has defined the "Challenge-Eco 2010" action plan. This plan also covers activities overseas. The group is developing environmental preservation activities based on the plan.
The "Challenge-Eco 2010" action plan consists of four major activities: Strengthening environmental management; Promoting design and development of environmentally conscious products; Realizing clean factories; and Enhancing social contributions and communication. Each of these activities has its own goals for 2010.
By promoting the practice of "Challenge-Eco 2010," we contribute to the environment through our business activities and strive to build a sustainable society.
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Enhancement of group-wide activities |
Promotion of environmental preservation activities by sharing policies and guidelines among group companies in Japan and overseas, and acquisition of ISO 14001 certification by all main manufacturing bases |
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Integration of environmental management systems |
Integration of environmental management systems at group companies in Japan |
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Enrichment of environmental management information system |
Building integrated information system for environmental load and environmental accounting for group companies in Japan and overseas |
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Increase in number of certified environmentally friendly products |
30% of sales are certified products |
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Enhancement of product environmental assessment |
Established use of product environmental assessment during new design |
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Enhancement of cooperation with suppliers |
Promotion of external EMS certification to be acquired by suppliers in Japan and overseas (80% or more of suppliers ranked A) |
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Control of substances of concern |
Promotion of lead-free solder (target:complete elimination) |
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Energy saving (CO2 reduction) |
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Promotion of logistics efficiency |
Japan and overseas; 10% reduction of CO2 emissions (per basic unit for sales volume, compared to FY2006) |
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Reduction of total volume of waste |
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Expansion and promotion of "zero emission" |
Overseas; Achievement of "zero emission" at 50% or more of manufacturing bases |
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Control and reduction of substances of concern |
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Advansement of information disclosure |
Further information disclosure by group companies in Japan and overseas, and advancement of information disclosure |
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Coexistence with communities |
Expansion of regional environmental preservation activities to overseas group companies, and enrichment of these activities |
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( Established in July 2006 )
