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The 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Even consumers are not left out in their quest for a greener environment. Fujitsu installed a comprehensive recycling programme for customers, whereby old computers and notebooks are collected, disassembled and recycled using Fujitsu’s recycling centres around Japan. In the year 2002, Fujitsu collected an amazing12,380 tonnes of recycled products and achieved a resources reuse rate of 84.1%. This result represented a decline of 1% in the resources reuse rate compared with the preceding year due to a rise in the volume of waste plastic consisting unidentified materials collected. To rectify this problem, more identification machines for plastic waste materials will be installed.
Today there is increasing global recognition of the need to address the environmental burden created by the disposal of computer and consumer electronics products. Taking into consideration trends in environmental regulation outside Japan and varying conditions of each country, Fujitsu will be establishing recycling systems in Europe by the end of fiscal 2004 and in North America and Asia by the end of fiscal 2006. So, it won’t be too long from now to see a Fujitsu recycling scheme in your neighbourhood.
Recognition & Awards
In recognition of their environmental efforts in reforestation activities and superior environment-related technology, Fujitsu has received numerous awards and commendations. Some of the awards Fujitsu had garnered over the years include FTSE4 Good Global Index, 2002 Resources Circulation Technology and System Recognition and Top Ten Workplaces in Philippines Region IV, just to name a few.
Fujitsu has definitely set a very good example for many giant corporations out there. As you can see, being environmentally friendly isn’t just for the tree huggers - it’s for everyone who wants to make a positive change for the future generations.
An overview of Fujitsu’s Environmental Targets & Results
Fujitsu Group (Fujitsu Japan and all its consolidated subsidiaries/affiliates)
| Items | Fujitsu Group targets | Results (fiscal year 2002) | |
| Green Products | Product Development | All newly developed products to be "Green Products" by the end of fiscal 2003 | Green Products accounted for 66% of newly developed products |
| Lead-free Solder | Abolishment of lead solder from products manufactured by Fujitsu Group must achieved by the end of fiscal 2003 | Lead-free solder employed by 62.3% of products manufactured by Fujitsu Japan | |
| Green Procurement | Percentage of green materials and parts for products to be 99% or more of procurement money by the end of fiscal 2003 | Procurement ratio of 93.2% was achieved for materials and parts for products | |
| Product Recycling | Recycle system for collected waste products to be established by the end of fiscal 2003 | Recycle system for collected waste products established in May 2003 | |
| Energy-saving Measures against Global Warming | Sales-based energy (electricity, oil and gas) consumption per unit to be cut 25% by the end of fiscal 2003 based on fiscal 1990 results | 14.3% reduction of energy consumption (electricity, oil and gas) per unit of sales based on fiscal 1990 results) | |
| Zero-Emissions | Waste to be reduced by 60% by end of fiscal 2003 based on fiscal 1998 results | Reduction of waste disposal volume to 9,664 tons, 69% reduction on fiscal 199 results | |
| Reduction of Release of Chemicals | Release of main chemicals to be cut by 30% by end of fiscal 2003 based on fiscal 1998 results | 84.2% reduction of main chemical emissions based on fiscal 1998 results | |
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