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For sustainable business growth, global companies must make meaningful contributions to society and maintain a strong presence that invites support. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, set forth objectives for sustainable development along with the actions and need for cooperation from global corporations. Konica Minolta, a leader in environmental management in Japan, believes that it is our responsibility to widen the circle of environmental contribution not only through efforts within the Konica Minolta Group but also by joining hands with others in the communities our businesses serve.GLOBAL VISION TOWARD SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Intensifying environmental problems demand the world’s attention now. To attain sustainable development in all its dimensions, we must affect change that reduces environmental burden. Much responsibility falls on the shoulders of global corporations. In 2009, Konica Minolta formulated Eco Vision 2050, our long-term environmental vision, which sets the target of 80 per cent CO2 reduction throughout the product life cycle by 2050 compared to 2005 levels. Our progress toward this objective is testament to our company’s strong commitment to the environment. Environmental management at Konica Minolta involves reducing environmental impact in each of our business operations – product development, procurement, production, distribution, sales and service, collection, and recycling – while at the same time securing business growth and the creation of new values that will benefit society and the economy. Given the scale and urgency of today’s environmental problems, meeting the need for meaningful solutions falls beyond the scope of any individual company. But the possibilities are great if we unite our efforts. Konica Minolta works with customers and suppliers worldwide, shareholders and investors as well as the local and international communities we serve, to reduce environmental burden. Only by cooperating and sharing our know-how can we maximize our contributions.WIN-WIN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIESKonica Minolta works hand in hand with many local suppliers, exchanging information and providing know-how on reducing the environmental burden that Above: Konica Minolta President and CEO Shoei Yamana Below and far right: Employees of Konica Minolta and local suppliers in China working together to improve environmental operationsSHOEI YAMANA, PRESIDENT & CEO, KONICA MINOLTA, INC.ACCELERATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION THROUGH CO-CREATION OF NEW VALUE100 INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY