Konica Minolta Publishes CSR Report 2013
Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report Offers Update on Global Initiatives
Ramsey, N.J. – September 19, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces that parent company Konica Minolta, Inc. has published the CSR Report 2013, an annual report providing details on the company’s global corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Focusing on topics of social significance and high priority to Konica Minolta, the CSR Report 2013 discusses the company’s philosophy, efforts and achievements as related to CSR, and encapsulates all of the Konica Minolta Group companies worldwide. Based on the management philosophy “The Creation of New Value,” Konica Minolta strives to drive strong growth and become “a company essential to society and worthy of its support.” Throughout its business activities, including CSR initiatives, the company is committed to creating new value that improves the quality of society, and delivering solutions that address challenges faced by society.
With a focus on the Group’s communication message, “Giving Shape to Ideas,” the CSR Report 2013 highlights solutions for challenges in the global environment and society through creative innovations. This report also includes information about the progress of the “Three Green Activities” that support the medium-term environmental plan.
The Three Green Activities include:
- The Green Products Certification System, which promotes the development of environmentally responsible products;
- The Green Factory Certification System, which allows for a comprehensive evaluation of environmental activities at production sites; and
- Green Marketing activities, designed to ensure that sales companies around the world make and execute environmental activity plans that are closely tied to their local areas.
“CSR goals are an integral part of our ongoing corporate philosophy and our commitment to delivering valuable solutions that make a contribution to societal issues,” says Kevin Kern, senior vice president, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Konica Minolta is constantly striving to reduce environmental impact and through initiatives such as Project Sunway and the ongoing efforts of the Konica Minolta Colorful Tomorrow Foundation, we remain committed not only to our customers, but also to the world in which they live.”
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About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced document management technologies and IT Services. The company focuses on complete business solutions including production print systems, digital presses, multifunctional products (MFPs), managed print services, vertical application solutions and related services and supplies. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition including being recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for six consecutive years, and “A3 MFP Line of the Year” award winner from Buyers Laboratory LLC for three consecutive years. In 2012, Konica Minolta received “Document Imaging Solutions Line of the Year” recognition from BLI. The company has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for two years in a row. For more information, please visit www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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