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All Domestic Sanyo Epson Production Plants
Achieve 100% Recycling Target |
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TOKYO, Japan, August 8, 2005 - Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation ("Sanyo Epson") has announced that Level 1 zero emissions (100% recycling of waste) has been achieved at the Gifu Plant as of June 30, 2005. Zero emissions was earlier attained at the Matsumoto Head Office and Tottori Plant, thus all domestic Sanyo Epson production facilities are now emission-free.
The following production facilities have achieved Level 1 zero emissions:
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Location |
Date Achieved |
| Matsumoto Head Office |
Nagano Prefecture |
March 2001 |
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Tottori Plant |
Tottori Prefecture |
March 2005 |
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Gifu Plant |
Gifu Prefecture |
June 2005 |
The Epson Group defines Level 1 zero emissions as the conversion of all waste generated by business activity into resources.1 Sanyo Epson established a goal of achieving Level 1 zero emissions within one year of its launch in October 2004. The Matsumoto Head Office had already achieved zero emissions before Sanyo Epson was established through the merger of the LCD operations of Sanyo Electric Co. and Seiko Epson Corp., and the Tottori and Gifu Plants have become emission-free since then.
Sanyo Epson has thus achieved Level 1 zero emissions at all its production plants three months ahead of the target date. In working toward this goal, the Tottori and Gifu Plants established new channels to convert waste into resources according to the nature of the material (such as composition and property) and the location of the waste generated.
Future efforts include an active, companywide drive to not only maintain Level 1 zero emissions but also achieve Level 2 zero emissions, defined by the Epson Group as the reduction in the overall level of waste generated as well as the attainment of higher value-added recycling.
1 "Waste" as defined by Epson does not include atmospheric emissions.
About Sanyo Epson
Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation was established by Epson and Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2004. Epson holds 55% of the joint venture, and SANYO 45%. The new company aims to become a leading manufacturer of small and medium-sized liquid crystal displays for mobile phones, digital cameras, and automotive applications. For further information, visit Sanyo Epson's website at
http://www.epson-imaging.com/e/.
About Epson
Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, projectors and LCDs. With an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency. Epson is a network of 85,647 employees in 115 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the Group had consolidated sales of 1479.7 billion yen in fiscal 2004. For further information, visit Epson's website at
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/.
About SANYO
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. is one of the global consumer electronics giants leading the way in technology innovation for its strategic business domains "Digital & Device" and "Energy & Ecology." SANYO's businesses cover a broad range from AV/information and communications equipment, home appliances, commercial equipment, electronic devices, batteries and others. For further information, visit SANYO's website at
http://www.global-sanyo.com/.
Contact:
Corporate Communications
Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation
E-mail: www@epson-imaging.com
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