SHIMADZU ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REPORT 2011

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P012-E170
SHIMADZU ENVIRONMENTAL
AND SOCIAL REPORT
2011
INDEX
SHIMADZU
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SOCIAL REPORT 2011
Overview of Shimadzu
................................................................................................................................. 03
Message from the President ................................................................................................................................. 04
Special Features
Special Feature 1 Reducing Environmental Impact Within Shimadzu ................. 06
Special Feature 2 Contributing to the Environment Through Technological Development ........... 08
Special Feature 3 Environmental Activities Outside Shimadzu ............................ 10
Risk Management / Corporate Governance ........................................................................................................ 12
Environmental Report
Environmental Policy / Promotional Organization / External Auditing .............. 14
Introduction
Medium and Long-Term Programs / Environmental Management Programs .... 16
Environmental Load Mass Balance / Environmental Accounting ........................ 18
Preventing Global Warming / Saving Energy ........................................................ 20
Recycling Resources / Controlling Chemical Substances / Pollution Measures .... 22
Environmental Measures for Products / Green Procurement .............................. 24
Internal Environmental Auditing / Education ....................................................... 26
Conservation of Biodiversity .................................................................................. 27
External Support ..................................................................................................... 28
Measures by Affiliated Companies ........................................................................ 30
Social Report
Product Quality Control / Safety / Customer Satisfaction .................................... 32
Investor Relations Activities .................................................................................. 33
Human Resource Management Policies / Creating an Employee-Friendly and Safe Workplace ...... 34
Coexisting with Society .......................................................................................... 36
Data
Detailed Environmental Load Data ....................................................................... 38
History of Shimadzu Environmental Activities ..................................................... 39
Editorial Policy
This report is being published on behalf of all customers and other stakeholders who support the Shimadzu Group. By describing the Shimadzu
Group's environmental and social activities in a simple manner, we hope that this report will help to improve communication with all of these
supporters.
The format of this report is based on the guidelines below. In addition, we have made an effort to focus on reporting information of interest to our
stakeholders, and to present it in a form that is easy to read and understand. To further improve not only the content of this report, but also our
environmental and social activities, we welcome your opinions and comments.
Referenced Guidelines:
. Japanese Ministry of the Environment: Environmental Reporting Guidelines 2007
. Network for Sustainability Communication: Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (G3)
Period and Scope
This report primarily describes results and information from activities in fiscal year 2010 (from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011). At some points, it
may also include information regarding activities prior to or subsequent to fiscal 2010. The report applies to the Sanjo Works including the
corporate headquarter offices, the Seta Works, the Technology Research Laboratory (Keihanna), the Murasakino Works, the Hadano Works, the
Atsugi Works, and affiliated companies.
This report was published in September 2011.(The Japanese edition was published in June 2011.)
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Introduction
Overview of Shimadzu
Corporate Overview
Introduction
Corporate Trade Name : Shimadzu Corporation
Corporate Philosophy : Contributing to Society through Science and
Technology
Management Principle : Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of both
Mankind and the Earth
Founded : March 1875
Incorporated : September 1917
Capital : Approx. 26.6 billion yen
Number of employees : Approx. 3,125 (as of March 31, 2011)
Headquarters : 1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho, Nakagyo-ku,
Kyoto 604-8511, Japan
Business Locations Used in This Report
Seta Works
Murasakino Works
Headquarters
(Sanjo Works included)
Atsugi Works
Hadano Works
Technology Research Laboratory
(Keihanna)
Business Overview
Shimadzu is engaged in research and development, manufacture, sales, service, and other business activities in the fields of analytical and measuring instruments, medical equipment, aircraft equipment, and industrial equipment. Key products in each business field are as follows.
[Analytical and Measuring Instruments]
High-performance liquid chromatographs, gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, photometric analysis instruments, surface/composition
analyzers, environmental measurement instruments, material testing machines, nondestructive inspection machines, optical devices, laser devices,
and balances
[Medical Systems]
General radiography systems, nuclear medicine systems, optical brain function imaging systems, and medical information systems
[Aircraft Equipment]
Air management systems, flight control systems, head-up displays, rocket valves, and aircraft functional testing equipment
[Industrial Machinery]
Turbomolecular pumps, TFT-array inspection machines, solar cell deposition equipment, liquid delivery equipment, and hydraulic equipment
Sales Trends
Ordinary Income Trends
Non-consolidated sales
Unit: million yen
Consolidated sales
289,971
300,000
Non-consolidated sales
262,431
30,000
252,707
238,255
200,000
25,000
23,205
23,864
20,000
170,773
Consolidated sales
272,833
250,000
150,000
Unit: million yen
171,096
17,731
170,773
159,074
141,887
154,004
15,279
15,000
11,655
100,000
10,000
50,000
5,000
0
0
9,816
8,730
4,864
4,287
328
144th Term 145th Term 146th Term 147th Term 148th Term
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2006
FY 2007
144th Term 145th Term 146th Term 147th Term 148th Term
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
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Message from the President
Recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March
to help the regions and victims affected by the disaster with
11, 2011 caused widespread damage in the northeast
the process of recovery and, on a larger scale, to strive to
region of Japan. We would like to express our sincerest
help with the recovery of the entire country. The entire
sympathy for the many victims of this disaster, and our
Shimadzu Group is united in our commitment to support the
heartfelt condolences for all those who were lost.
recovery of customers in the affected areas and to restore
Many of our customers and suppliers experienced damage in
normal Shimadzu Group production as soon as possible. To
this disaster, as did some of our sales bases and affiliate
help build a brighter future, we will give our full effort to
companies. As a Japanese enterprise, we feel it is our duty
contributing to Japan's recovery as soon as possible.
Aim to Become the No. 1 Partner Selected by Customers Globally
In fiscal 2010, Japan's economy maintained a general
and a 45% overseas sales ratio by March 2014. We plan to
recovery, due to factors such as increased exports, mainly to
achieve growth in both developed and newly emerging
Asia, and the effects of the government's economic
economies by expanding our product lines to offer products
measures. In this environment, the Shimadzu Group actively
ranging from value-oriented models to high-end models.
implemented measures to achieve growth, such as
Furthermore, to achieve our growth strategy of being a
expanding our scope of operations in emerging economies,
global leader, with products and solutions based on global
expanding our aftermarket business, and introducing
strategies, we aim to develop and supply advanced
products that provide high added value and outstanding
technologies and products that can contribute to innovation
performance for their cost.
in three key areas that will be important to peoples' lives in
At the same time, we strengthened our marketing
the future – life quality, new materials, and the environment.
capabilities and implemented further functional and process
In the area of life quality, we will leverage our core
reforms so as to achieve our goal of establishing Shimadzu
technologies to realize ultra early diagnostics and innovation
as a brand trusted throughout the world. As a result, our
in drug discovery processes, to help people live a healthy
sales and profits, not to mention our various other
and comfortable life. In the area of new materials, we will
performance indicators, improved significantly from the
supply technologies and products that contribute to research
previous year during fiscal 2010.
and development with respect to new materials and devices,
Having achieved these results, we are now embarking on
and to improving their performance and productivity. In the
our new 3-year medium-term management plan, which
area of environmental applications, we will strive to
started in 2011. To achieve our goal of becoming a truly
contribute to global environmental and energy conservation
global business, we will strive to be the No. 1 partner
by supplying analytical technologies essential for developing
selected by customers globally. By implementing a growth
alternative energies, as well as environmental measuring
strategy to improve profitability, we aim to achieve 320
instruments for water, the atmosphere, and soil.
billion yen in consolidated sales, a 10% operating margin,
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Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of both Mankind and the Earth
future, we plan to engage in even more of these activities,
earthquake and tsunami, we in Japan can no longer avoid
with an emphasis on those closely related to our regular
reconsidering the energy policies that we have maintained
business operations.
thus far. The general public is more interested in saving
Based on our management principle, Realizing Our Wishes
energy and saving electricity than ever before. Shimadzu has
for the Well-being of both Mankind and the Earth,
been promoting energy saving activities for quite some time
Shimadzu's environmental activities are focused in three
now. Recently these efforts were publicly recognized when
main areas – reducing the environmental impact of our
we received an award from the Kansai Bureau of Economy,
business activities, conserving the global environment
Trade and Industry for our outstanding energy management
through technological development, and engaging in
practices at the Sanjo Works facility during 2010. We will
environmental activities outside the company. As societal
continue our ongoing efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from
demands gradually evolve in the future, we will keep
our business activities, and in response to recent societal
working to fulfill our social responsibilities based on these
demands to save energy and electricity, we initiated the
three key areas.
“Save the Energy Project” in 2010 to promote the
As readers hold this report in their hands, I wonder what
manufacture of more energy efficient products. With the
impressions they have of the measures that the Shimadzu
increasing demand for environmentally friendly products, we
Group is taking. We would appreciate hearing your candid
will continue to promote the development of these products
opinions, and will use
in future.
them to help fuel
In addition, there has been increased interest in biodiversity,
further progress by the
as evidenced by the 10th Conference of the Parties to the
Shimadzu Group.
Due to the nuclear accident caused by the recent large
Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) held in Nagoya
last October. Shimadzu has been involved in conserving
biodiversity through on-site classes on the environment for
elementary and junior high school students, as well as an
Akira Nakamoto
President & CEO
Shimadzu Corporation
employee
emplo
oyee volunteer-based
volunteer based forest maintenance project. In
In response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Shimadzu Corporation donated 50 million yen
and ten Shimadzu mobile X-ray systems* (six MobileDaRt Evolution systems and four MobileArt
Evolution systems) to the areas affected by the earthquake disaster, and Shimadzu directors and
employees donated 12.5 million yen through the Japan Red Cross. We are also gathering
contributions from other affiliated companies in Japan and overseas.
*Mobile X-ray systems are rechargeable, battery powered diagnostic systems especially useful for examining patients who cannot
be easily transported to an X-ray room. The photo to the right shows our MobileDaRt Evolution digital mobile X-ray system.
We have also established a special contact office for customers affected by the disaster, to
provide information and advice about repairing and examining all types of Shimadzu products,
including analytical and measuring instruments and medical equipment. For more details, visit
the Shimadzu website.
Shimadzu Corporation Website : http://www.shimadzu.com/
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Special Features 1
Reducing Env
Environmental Impact Within Shimadzu
Saving Energy and Capital Investment
Sanjo Works Receives Outstanding Plant Energy Management Award
Special Features
After being nominated and reviewed for the Outstanding Plant
Energy Management Award in 2010, the Sanjo Works was
awarded the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Director's Award.
This award is given by each regional Bureau of Economy, Trade and
Industry to specific company facilities or individuals for the purpose
of promoting energy conservation and management. In 2010, only
40 companies in Japan received this highly respected award. The
Sanjo Works received this award in recognition of organizational
compliance with Japan's Law Concerning the Rational Use of
Energy, and measures to save energy by updating capital
equipment in an ongoing and systematic manner, over the last four
years.
Award certificate
In future, we will engage in even more
energy saving measures to ensure that we
live up to the honor of receiving this award.
Shigeki Houri
Manufacturing Operations
Department,
Manufacturing Support
Division
Saving Energy by Changing the Air Compressor Pressure at Seta Works
Measures were implemented to save energy by improving the
control method and reducing the output pressure of the air
compressor used by Shimadzu Precision Technology, which is
located within the Seta Works facility.
We had previously implemented measures to control the number
of compressors being operated (currently five compressors), but on
this occasion the control system was further improved to prioritize
operation of the most efficient of the five compressors. In addition,
the compressor output pressure was reduced by 0.08 MPa.
Consequently, we anticipate reducing CO2 emissions by 60.4 tons
per year (160,000 kWh/yr).
In this case, we reevaluated whether or not
the current compressor pressure setting was
really necessary for all processes. As a result,
it was determined that the pressure setting
was only necessary for some of the
processes. By introducing a pressure booster
for those processes, we succeeded in
lowering the compressor pressure for the
overall facility.
Teruo Fukada
Shimadzu Precision
Technology, Ltd.
Switching Fuels for the Heavy Oil-Fired Boiler at Murasakino Works
In response to the aging of the heavy
oil-fired steam boiler used to heat Building
3 at the Murasakino Works, it was updated
to a gas-fired steam boiler in November
2010.
This not only improved boiler efficiency and
saved energy by converting from heavy oil
to gas (reducing CO2 emissions by 42 tons
Replacing the heavy oil-fired boiler
has been a concern for many years.
The gas-fired boiler takes up much
less space, which has resulted in a
more effective use of space.
Kazuo Nakafuji
General Affairs Group,
Murasakino Works,
Testing Machines Production
Department,
Analytical & Measuring
Instruments Division
compared to the previous year), but also
made it easier to manage exhaust emissions
from the boiler, which resulted in reduced
risk of air pollution.
Updated gas-fired steam boiler
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Renovations Save Energy at the Tokyo Office Building
thermal insulation involved the installation
of double pane glass in windows, which
reduces the heat gain from the outside.
Renovation work was performed each
weekend, one area at a time, and has
reduced CO2 emissions by 120 tons per year
(37% lower than the previous year).
Special Features
In response to the poor energy efficiency of equipment in the
building, which was built 24 years ago in 1986, renovations to
improve energy efficiency were implemented from May to
November 2010 (specifically, replacement of the air
conditioning system and lighting fixtures, and thermal
insulation improvements).
In addition to switching from a gas absorption type central air
conditioning system to individually operated electric units, a
new ventilation system was also introduced. This has
dramatically improved the heating and cooling efficiency.
By replacing the lighting fixtures, we simultaneously improved
energy efficiency and increased lighting levels. Improving the
These renovations have improved the lighting
level, which had been a long-standing
problem, and solved moisture condensation
problems as well, and so we are happy with
Masatoshi Komiya
General Affairs Department,
Tokyo Office
the results.
New Medical Systems Plant Completed at Sanjo Works Site
Our new medical systems plant was completed in May 2010.
Just as for the adjacent building, metal clad sandwich
insulation panels were used for the building siding, and
photovoltaic panels were installed to help reduce the energy
load of the building.
The old plant incurred major energy losses due to the heavy
oil-fired steam boiler used for heating, but the new plant
utilizes high-efficiency electric heat pump air conditioners, which
significantly reduce energy consumption (a reduction in CO2
emissions of 80 tons per year). As operations were moved to the
new building, production equipment is being upgraded
consecutively to highly efficient equipment, which is expected to
result in a total reduction in CO2 emissions of 250 tons per year.
Saving Energy at Atsugi Works by Optimizing the Clean Room Operation
We optimized the operation of the clean room facility at the Atsugi Works.
Air conditioning air intake and outflow volumes were reduced
by switching to an inverter type air conditioning system. The air
conditioning load was reduced by reducing the outside air
intake volume by 40%. The air conditioning level was reduced
to about half the normal level at night and on weekends, and
is shut off completely on successive holidays. Through these
and other measures, CO2 emissions from electricity usage were
reduced by 39% (a reduction of 267 tons
per year).
In addition to reducing electricity usage, the
evaporation of cooling tower water from the
public water system was reduced by about
1,500 tons, which has resulted in lower
usage fees.
Norio Asakura
Shimadzu Device
Corporation
Renovation of the Shimadzu
Foundation Memorial Hall
As part of the renovation of the Shimadzu Foundation
Memorial Hall, the exhibit spot lighting, ceiling lights, signage,
and other lighting was switched to LED fixtures to save energy.
Exhibits on display in the exhibition area
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Special Features 2
Contributing to the Environment Through Technological
Project
Save the Energy P
Special Features
Shimadzu has provided various instruments and equipment that
reduce the environmental impact of our society, including
environmental measurement instruments, and solar cell
deposition equipment.
Faced with the need for measures to reduce global warming, in
January 2010, Shimadzu launched the "Save the Energy
Project", which focuses on the development of products
featuring lower electrical power consumption.
To strengthen our offering of products that contribute to
creating a low-carbon society, this project aims to reduce the
power consumption of major products currently in development
by at least 25%.
30% lower
power
consumption
Energy Saving Capillary Gas Chromatograph
GC-2025
Gas chromatographs are used to determine the individual
components in multi-component samples by vaporizing the
sample, and then separating and detecting each component.
The GC-2025 features an especially energy efficient oven
design that results in 30% lower power consumption than
previous Shimadzu models, while maintaining the same core
performance levels for capillary analysis.
In addition, this model features a carrier gas saver function and
an auto start/stop function, which reduces its environmental
impact while simultaneously reducing operating costs.
Comparison of GC-2025 Power Consumption to Previous Models
Previous
Shimadzu
Models
30% Reduction
GC-2025
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Electrical Power Consumption (Wh)
Comments from an Engineer who Developed the GC-2025
In recent years, society has increasingly demanded lower CO2 emissions and a lower
environmental impact. Since gas chromatographs tend to consume more electricity than
other analytical instruments and laboratories often have multiple units operating
continuously for long periods, a model with lower power requirements would significantly
reduce power consumption levels.
We therefore added the energy efficient GC-2025 to our gas chromatograph product line
as a way of reducing our environmental impact. We intend to continue developing
products that prioritize not only performance, but also the environment.
Yasunori Terai
GC Hardware Group, GC & TA Business Unit,
Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
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Development
Environmentally Friendly Product Line
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
Preparative System for High Performance
Liquid Chromatography
GCMS-QP2010 Ultra
LC-20AP
26% lower
power
consumption
41% lower
power
consumption
Special Features
・50% shorter analysis cycle times
・Includes Ecology mode
・Requires about 25% less space
Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
Moisture Analyzer
TOC-L
MOC63u
36% lower
power
consumption
32% lower
power
consumption
・Requires about 20% less space
Optical Emission Spectrometer
Autograph Precision Universal Tester
PDA-8000
AG-Xplus Series
43% lower
power
consumption
・45% lower argon gas consumption
25% lower
power
consumption
・40% to 50%
shorter test wait time
* All values indicate comparison to previous Shimadzu models.
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Special Feature 3
Environmental Acti
Activities Outside Shimadzu
Eco-Club Activities
Start
December 1999
Members
7 women
from different departments
Special Features
Eco-Club
The Eco-Club team engages in environmental activities within
Shimadzu Corporation.
This club was established in 1999 to educate employees
regarding the environment. Currently, with a core of ten
female members, it applies a uniquely female perspective and
sensitivity to educating not only those in the workplace, but
children as well, by creating educational tools for teaching kids
about the environment, and by going out to teach onsite
classes about the environment.
How the Eco-Club Got Started
Club Name
How the Club Started
To help achieve our management
principle, "Realizing our Wishes
for the Well-being of both
Mankind and the Earth," the
director in charge of
environmental activities came up
the idea of performing
environmental conservation
activities and environmental
educational activities to help
contribute to the regional
community.
The "Eco" in the name is a
play on words in the Kyoto
dialect, meaning "a good
boy/girl" (i.e. someone who
chooses to do things that
are good for the
environment).
Main Activities
Created and distributed pocket ashtrays to smokers within the
company.
(June 2000)
Created Eco-Life related booklets, and distributed them within
the company.
(September 2005)
Created envelopes for in-house use from 100% used newspapers.
(July 2000)
Created recycled goods using waste from the workplace.
("Sumika-chan", tissues, and notebooks)
(From February 2006)
Published an environmental education booklet for employees.
(December 2000)
Supported onsite classes for elementary and junior high school
students.
(From February 2001)
Created a board game, The Adventures of Mr. Raindrop, as an
environmental educational tool.
(October 2002)
Created a board game, The Ecolife of Little Earth, as an
environmental educational tool.
(December 2003)
Proposed and managed the addition of greenery to the roof of the
head offices in the Sanjo Works.
(From October 2004)
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Created a board game, Eco Walking Through Kyoto Streets, as
an environmental educational tool.
(September 2006)
Created a card game, bidi, as an environmental educational
tool based on endangered species.
(March 2008)
Started onsite classes about biodiversity.
(From April 2010)
Created recycled notebooks designed to communicate the
importance of biodiversity.
(March 2011)
Environmental Onsite Lectures
Onsite class using "bidi"
(Shinbayashi Elementary School,
Kyoto City)
Onsite class supported with help from
students from the Faculty of Business
Administration at Kyoto Sangyo University
(Takeda Elementary School, Kyoto City)
Special Features
To date, the Eco-Club has helped with onsite environmental education classes at 76 elementary and junior high
schools.
In addition, since April 2010, the Eco-Club has instigated
onsite environmental education classes using the "bidi"
card game, which is based on an endangered species
theme. These classes have been supported by help from
students from the Zaima Laboratory in the Faculty of
Business Administration at Kyoto Sangyo University. In
2010, classes on this theme were held at seven elementary
and junior high schools.
Environmental Education Tools
"The Adventures of
Mr. Raindrop" Board Game
"Eco Walking Through
Kyoto Streets" Board Game
This game teaches about
protecting water quality and
conserving water resources, based
on the water system from Lake
Biwa to Yodo River.
This game includes many
hidden clues about how to
reduce garbage in the city of
Kyoto. Travel around the city
of Kyoto with the goal of
becoming an expert at
reducing garbage.
"The Ecolife of Little Earth"
Board Game
"bidi"
bidi is a card game based
on biodiversity.
It was created based on
the IUCN (International
Union for Conservation of
Nature) Red List of
Threatened Species.
This teaches how to help prevent
global warming through
everyday activities.
To request environmental education tools: (only in Japan)
http://www.shimadzu.co.jp/aboutus/approach/eco/e-club/index.html
Comments from Supporting Students
Onsite classes by Shimadzu are supported with the help of students from the Zaima Laboratory in the
Faculty of Business Administration at Kyoto Sangyo University.
Performing activities with the Eco-Club provided a valuable experience that I will treasure as an asset
from my life at university. I feel very grateful. Thank you. In addition to the classes and workshops, it
allowed me to learn about the environment, and to cultivate a deeper interest in the topic.
In future, I hope to live life with a higher awareness of eco-friendly activities that I can do in my everyday
life.
Kohei Azechi
Zaima Laboratory, the Faculty of
Business Administration, Kyoto
Sangyo University
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Risk Management / Corporate Governance
Shimadzu's Risk Management and Internal Controls
1 Basic Policy
To fulfill our social responsibilities while continuing to operate and
develop business in a mature society with strong and greatly
changing expectations of corporate responsibility, it is important for
companies to proactively engage in establishing and operating
internal controls, as a means of determining and executing
corporate governance policies for the organization.
Shimadzu treats internal controls as an aspect of risk management.
Accordingly, we strive to ensure the appropriateness and efficiency
of business processes, and to improve social trust. We have done
this by establishing an activity system based on observance of the
law, corporate ethics, and compliance in order to manage the risks
associated with doing business.
Diagram of Shimadzu Risk Management
and Corporate Ethics
Observing laws
Demands of society
What we must adhere to
absolutely
Laws
Corporate ethics and compliance
Internal company rules
and social norms
Corporate philosophy and
management principles
Expectations from
customers and society
Managing risks, such as
disasters, accidents,
exchange rate
fluctuations, and damage
to information systems
Action plans for meeting
social expectations and
becoming a company trusted
and chosen by customers
Risk Management
= Internal Controls
Company-level measures to
ensure that corporate
activities develop continuously
2 Risk Management System (Including the observation of laws and corporate ethics)
At Shimadzu, the president is the chief officer responsible for risk
management. Below the president, a Risk Management and
Corporate Ethics Board is established as a deliberative body to
decide on company-level risk management policies twice a year.
These activities are primarily carried out by the departments
responsible for the respective risks, under the director in charge of
risk management, and are deployed to other divisions, departments,
and group companies accordingly.
The control self assessment (CSA) system was introduced as one of
the pillars of risk management activities, based on the PDCA
(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle for risk management on an ongoing
basis. Specifically, this involves assessing the probability and impact
of risks previously identified in about 120 departments within the
company. Based on these assessment results, risk reduction
measures are prepared and implemented for each department.
Risk Management and Ethics System
Control Self Assessment (CSA) System
President
Director in Charge of RM
Risk Management and
Corporate Ethics Board
Create Action Plan
Go Through
PDCA Cycle
(1 year)
RM: Risk Management
Direction and
Departments
Support for
Responsible for Risks
Control Activities
Assess Risk
(Identify risks and assess their importance)
RM Task Force (Gen. Admin. Dept.)
Divisions
Departments
Group Companies
CSA Activities
(Prioritize the order of risks and prepare
measures to reduce risks)
Execute the Action Plan
(Hand over management to persons in
charge for implementation)
Various
Committees
Assess Actions
(Responsible manager reviews activities)
Activities of the Internal Control Group
(Complying with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law)
Under the director in charge of internal control, the Internal
Control Group of the General Administration Department
promotes measures to ensure the reliability of financial reporting.
Specifically, the Internal Control Group holds the "Internal Control
Committee" meeting four times a year, prepares the annual plan,
and supports the significant business locations in reviewing their
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controls of business processes (mainly related to sales, purchasing, and inventory) and instituting corresponding regulations.
Furthermore, to prepare for audits by internal and external
auditors, the Internal Control Group carries out training activities
and self-assessment interviews, which are aimed at ensuring the
proper and steady implementation of internal controls.
Corporate Ethics
Seven Principles of Conduct
Given the wildly changing social and economic conditions we face
today, it is important that company activities are performed in
accordance with a strong set of values and ethics so as to
accommodate such changes appropriately, without losing focus.
Therefore, Shimadzu has established a corporate code of ethics, so
as to conduct our business activities in a manner consistent with our
corporate philosophy of Contributing to Society Through Science
and Technology. This corporate code of ethics clearly establishes
policies with respect to regulatory observance, the timely and
appropriate release of information, measures for the global
environment, and cooperation with the international community. In
terms of specific standards for thoughts and actions so as to achieve
the above-mentioned policies, our corporate code of ethics
establishes seven principles of conduct, which are broken down into
16 conduct guidelines.
1. Customer-Oriented Approach
2. Fairness and Transparency
3. Disclosure of Corporate Information
4. Contributing to Conservation of the
Natural Environment and the
Well-Being of Mankind
5. Respect for the Creativity and
Individuality of Corporate Members
6. Contributing to Society as a Corporate
Citizen
7. Harmony with the International
Community
Further broken down into
16 conduct guidelines
Shimadzu Corporate Code of Ethics
Employee training booklet and educational content of e-Learning
System for Internal Notifications
A corporate ethics help desk was established within the company to
provide advice and a contact point for notifications regarding
corporate ethics. All personnel, including Shimadzu employees,
temporary personnel, and contractor personnel are encouraged to
use the desk, not only if a violation occurs, but also when feeling
uncertain about making judgments. Reports and consultations
received at the help desk are investigated and resolved by the
department in charge of corporate ethics, together with relevant
personnel. In this way, the help desk works to further increase
awareness of corporate ethics throughout the company. This type of
help desk, which is independent from the normal organization
chart, functions as an independent monitor for observing laws and
compliance and is an essential system for ensuring business
activities remain honest and fair.
Export Control System
At Shimadzu, we have an export control system headed by the
president, so that export activities can be properly managed in
accordance with our basic export control regulations. Export
shipments should be monitored in detail on a daily basis, as overlooking or misunderstanding regulations could result in a violation of law.
Therefore, to prevent such violations, the key legal requirements are
managed using an internal electronic business information system.
For example, exporting items without a required export license can be
prevented by classifying items in the database as "license required,"
"no license required," or "to be determined."
At the same time, this system prevents exporting items to certain
countries unless the necessary export license is obtained in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Establishing such a system enables the entire company to act
appropriately to manage exports in a lawful manner.
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Furthermore, to ensure that corporate ethics are communicated to
and practiced by all employees, periodic education is provided
through various training opportunities, including annual e-Learning
(or training booklet) publications, level-specific training for new
employees and new managers, and job-specific group training.
Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy
Environmental Policies for the Headquarter Offices District
1. Basic Philosophy
Human health and environmental preservation on a global
scale are goals shared throughout the world. As a member of
the internatioinal community, we at Shimadzu consider global
environmental problems as one of our most important
concerns, and we conduct our business activities in accordance with the management principle, "Realizing Our Wishes
for the Well-being of both Mankind and the Earth." We strive
to achieve an abundant society while preserving and protecting the environment.
2. Basic Policies
Business operations at the Headquarter Offices district are committed to expanding the development and manufacture of scientific
equipment. These include analytical instruments; measuring
instruments; testing machines; medical equipment; aircraft
equipment; hydraulic equipment; industrial equipment; and
bio-products and sensor devices, including environmental analysis
and measurement instruments. At the same time, these business
operations are dedicated to identifying the impact that business
activities at the corporate Headquarter Offices district, our products
and their manufacturing processes, and related services may be
having on the environment. The continual improvement of our
environmental management system actively contributes to steadily
reducing the burden on the environment, to preventing pollution,
and to enhancing the social environment. Such activities are based
on the following policies.
(1) Business operations in the Headquarter Offices district will make harmonizing their
business activities with the preservation of the global environment one of the highest
priorities.
(2) To promote activism for global environment preservation, an organizational system is
provided that allows the opportunity for all business organizations, including employees
and all people in the site to participate.
(3) The company will work to accurately identify the effects that the business operations
have on the environment (such as environmental pollution, resource depletion, global
warming, destruction of the ozone layer, loss of biodiversity) and work to constantly
increase environmental preservation activities, as much as technologically and
economically possible.
(4) The company will strive to observe not only applicable legally requested items
regarding environmental aspects, such as international, national and local environmen
tal laws and regulations, but also any other requirements agreed to by the company. To
preserve the environment the company will even establish its own voluntary standards
when necessary.
(5) Of the environmental effects that the business activities of our business operation in the
Headquarter Offices district may have, promoting preservation activities with respect to
the following effects will be given special priority.
1) The company will reduce CO2 emissions associated with the use of energy.
2) The company will develop products with functionality or applications that are
environmentally beneficial to society.
3) The company will develop and manufacture products designed to have a low
environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.
4) The company will reduce burdens on the global environment by actively promoting
the procurement of environmentally friendly goods and services.
5) The company will support external environmental activities using the know-how
accumulated for preserving the environment.
6) The company will actively promote the careful management and control of
wastewater quality to prevent any pollutants from entering public water area and will
take measures to prevent pollution.
7) The company will prevent environmental pollution by reducing the quantities of
chemicals used that could significantly affect the environment, and by carefully
improving and maintaining the facilities used for their production and control.
8) The company will improve the ratio of valuable material by meticulously classifying
paper and will promote the recycling of waste materials.
9) The company will make every effort to prevent negative environmental effects
resulting from hazardous substances released into the environment due to accidents,
errors, disasters, or other causes.
10) The company will work to preserve the environment of the local community and
help preserve the quality of life in the neighboring areas by reducing noise pollution
we may be generating within the areas surrounding our operations in the
Headquarter Offices district.
11) The company will make every effort to conserve biodiversity by gaining a deeper
understanding of biodiversity, and by considering any impact that business activities
may have on biodiversity.
(6) The company will contribute to global environmental preservation by engaging in
activities to promote environmental education and to raise awareness that employees
and all people in the site should be involved in.
(7) The company will strive to establish communication with local residents and related
government organizations, in order to make contributions to the local community.
Yukio Yoshida
Environmental Committee Chair Headquarter Offices District,
Environmental Policies for the Kanagawa Offices District
1. Basic Philosophy
Human health and environmental preservation on a global
scale are goals shared throughout the world. As a member of
the international community, we at Shimadzu consider global
environmental problems as one of our most important
concerns, and we conduct our business activities in accordance with the management principle, "Realizing Our Wishes
for the Well-being of both Mankind and the Earth." We strive
to achieve an abundant society while preserving and protecting the environment.
2. Basic Policies
Business operations at the Kanagawa Offices district are
committed to expanding the development and manufacture of
semiconductor, vacuum, and device-related equipment, and
the promotion of application technology for analytical
instruments. At the same time, the district aims to identify the
potential environmental impact of these products and their
manufacturing processes and related services. We then continually
reduce their environmental impact, and actively contribute to
improving the societal environment. These activities are based on
the following policies:
(1) Harmonize business activities with global environmental conservation.
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(2) Prepare an organization that promotes global environmental conservation.
(3) Understand the environmental effects that result from business activities, and
continually improve environmental conservation activities.
(4) Be committed to environmental conservation by observing legal requirements
featuring environmental aspects, and other requirements agreed to by the
district.
(5) Prioritize the following environmental effects of business activities when
promoting conservation activities:
1) Contribute to protecting the environment by reducing the environmental
impact of products, and promoting product development and application
technology.
2) Promote green procurement (products and services).
3) Prevent pollution by controlling and reducing chemicals.
4) Prevent pollution by maintaining and managing equipment related to the
environment.
5) Prevent pollution by carefully controlling wastewater and exhaust emissions.
6) Promote recycling and reductions in CO 2 and other greenhouse gases through
energy conservation and waste reduction.
7) Establish preventive measures and practices for controlling harmful substances
that might be released under extraordinary or emergency conditions.
(6) Promote education and awareness to enable all personnel working in the
Kanagawa Offices district to engage in global environmental conservation.
(7) Communicate with local residents and related government organizations to
contribute to the local community.
Takashi Nishimura
Environmental Committee Chair Kanagawa Offices District,
Promotional Organization / External Auditing
Promotional Organization
Environmental Committee Chairperson
Internal Environmental Auditors
The environmental management system is carried out by the
promotional organization indicated to the right. For issues
common across departments, environmental technical
committee sections are established, extending horizontally
across the organization to deploy company-level goals and
objectives to respective departments, and to achieve continuous improvements in environmental performance.
Internal environmental auditors are appointed within the
organization to periodically audit the conformance, the
appropriateness and the effectiveness of the environmental
management system within departments or technical committee sections.
Environmental Committee
Person Responsible for Environmental Management
Environmental Technical Committee Sections
Resources and Environment Section
Energy Section
Product Environment Section
Green Procurement Section
Departments
External Auditing
Auditors auditing the site
measures to improve the effectiveness of assessing compliance.
The auditors praised the Kanagawa Offices district for
providing incentives in the form of environmental activities
awards, and for actively disclosing information to the local
community, but indicated room for improvement with respect
to the inclusion of positive environmental aspects found in
indirect departments in the environmental management
system.
Improvements are being implemented successively with respect
to the items indicated by the auditors.
Environmental Committee
Important environmental issues are deliberated about and
decided on in an environmental committee, which meets
biannually in April and November. To ensure that Shimadzu's
environmental management system remains appropriate and
effective, the committee conducts a management review in
April to deliberate on environmental policies for the new fiscal
year, and on environmental goals and objectives.
In November, environmental improvement awards are
bestowed on groups and individuals that have achieved
prominent environmental improvements through daily
activities within the company. For 2010, the grand prize was
awarded to the Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
for their efforts to develop energy efficient products. In
addition, two excellence awards, six effort awards, and one
special award were also awarded.
Environmental committee
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In June 2010, the Headquarter Offices district (the Sanjo
Works including the corporate headquarter offices, the
Technology Research Laboratory(Keihanna), the Seta Works,
the Murasakino Works, and 14 affiliated companies) underwent an annual surveillance audit, and the Kanagawa Offices
district (the Hadano Works and the Atsugi Works) underwent
its second surveillance audit.
Both audits confirmed that the districts were complying with
the environmental management system requirements, and
were implementing them effectively.
Auditors praised the Headquarter Offices district for integrating biodiversity in environmental policies, and for including
the integration of environmental conservation within the
primary business operations of each department as an aspect
for self improvement in the goals and objectives. Room for
improvement was indicated however with respect to the
inclusion of biodiversity in goals and objectives, and in
Medium and Long-Term Programs
Environmental Aspects and Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental impact is assessed by identifying environmental
aspects, which are the factors that cause environmental impacts,
with respect to the business activities, products, and services in each
department. This environmental impact assessment is an important
process that serves as the foundation for environmental activities for
the year, and is used to decide on items to be prioritized for
management and control. Shimadzu uses custom assessment
software to evaluate the level of impact. The results are discussed at
an environmental impact assessment committee meeting to identify
significant environmental aspects, and a corresponding
environmental program is then created and implemented.
In 2010, measures were also started to promote activities that result
in concern for and benefits to the environment in the daily business
activities of each department. In particular, the development and
supply of environmentally beneficial products, such as instruments
for analyzing and measuring environmental pollutants, vacuum
distillation systems for waste liquids, and servicing products to
reduce their environmental impact, are promoted as positive
environmental aspects. In addition, the entire company is engaged
in environmental measures. These include reducing energy usage
and losses during production, reducing the environmental impact of
logistics, strengthening the system for ensuring compliance with
environmental laws, publicizing examples of environmental activities
within and outside Shimadzu, and conducting tours of
environmental facilities for overseas customers and universities.
Medium and Long-Term Programs [Headquarter Offices District]
Long-Term Goals
(to March 2030)
• Developed ECO-label
compliant products: 20
items
• Created policies for the
introduction of LCA*1
techniques
• Identified and reported
on environmental
regulatory trends in the
EU and elsewhere
overseas
• Reduce energy
consumption by at least
25%: main products
• Introduce LCA*1
techniques and increase
visibility of the
environmental impact of
products: main products
• Comply with regulations
for specific hazardous
substances: all new
products
• Develop energy efficient
products based on new
concepts
• Supply products based
on life cycle thinking: all
products
• Develop our
environmental restoration
business
• Design space- and
energy-efficient products
using MEMS*2/NEMS*3
technology
• Promote environmentally
friendly design
• Comply with regulations
for hazardous substances
Management of
Chemical Substances
• Reduced the use of CFC
substitutes (HCFC-225): a
70% reduction from the
1998 level
• Audited points critical to
the control of toxic
substances
• Eliminate the use of CFC
substitutes
• Achieve chemical
substance management
throughout entire life cycle
• Decide on policies for
chemical substances with
environmental risks
• Eliminate all chemical
substances with a
negative impact on
human health and the
environment
• Comply with new
chemical substance
regulations
• Implement measures
based on SAICM*4
CO2Reduction
• Reduced CO2 emissions
from energy use to 9%
above the 1990 level (a
25% decrease in terms of
CO2 emission intensity.
• Reduce CO2 emissions
from energy use by 3%
below the 1990 level
• Reduce CO2 emissions
from energy use by 20%
below the 1990 level
• Use renewable energy
sources
• Utilize state-of-the-art
energy saving and new
energy technology
Mid-Term Goals
(to March 2015)
Item
Products
Results of Activities
(FY 2010)
Remarks
L C A : Life Cycle Assessment, a technique for reducing environmental impact from a comprehensive perspective by calculating the environmental impact of
products or other factors over their entire life cycle.
*2 MEMS: (Micro-electro-mechanical systems) Devices with mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, and electronic circuits integrated on a single circuit board
*3 NEMS: (Nano-electro-mechanical systems) A further development of MEMS, NEMS are devices having mechanical structures built on a nano scale using
manufacturing technology for integrated circuit semiconductor devices.
*4 SAICM: Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management SAICM was coordinated at the February 2006 International Conference on Chemicals
Management and approved by the United Nations Environmental Program.
*1
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Environmental Management Programs
Environmental Management Programs
Headquarter Offices District
Environmental Aspect
Self-assessment rating:
: Targets achieved with excellent results,
: Targets achieved with good results,
SelfAssessment
FY 2010 Targets and Results
: Targets not achieved
FY 2011 Goals
• Promote measures for
environmentally-friendly products.
ECO-label compliant development: 25
products
• Study specifically how to implement LCA.
• Calculate energy savings rates, recycle rates,
and reuse rates:new products targeted.
• Create sorting guidelines: all new products
that require them.
• Assess environmental regulatory trends for
the EU and other areas, and disseminate this
information throughout company.
(2) Green
Procurement
• Green procurement rate of office supplies: achieved
a 94.3% level, in comparison to the target of 92%.
• Green procurement rate for materials: achieved a
68.7% level, in comparison to the target of 68%.
• Registration in the material content management
database: registered 8,376 items in comparison to
the target of 8,000 items.
• Green procurement rate of office supplies:
93%
• Green procurement rate of materials: 70%
• Registration in the material content
management database: 8,000 items
(3) Reduction of
Hazardous Chemical
Substance Emissions
and CFC Substitutes
• Reduction in use of CFC substitutes: achieved a
level of 29% of the 1998 value, in comparison to
the target of 40% or less.
• Reduce the use of CFC substitute: 37% or
less of the 1998 value.
(4) CO2 Emissions
• CO2 emissions from energy usage: achieved a
value of 21,398 tons in comparison to the target
of 21,025 tons of CO2.
• CO2 emissions from energy usage: 21,066
tons of CO2 or less
(5) Waste
• Sorting paper more thoroughly: reduced items
with no value by 23% in comparison to the
target of 10%.
• Sort paper more thoroughly: reduce items
with no value by 20% in comparison to the
2008 level.
(1) Products
• Promote measures with respect to
environmentally-friendly products.
Develop Eco-label compliant products: 20 products
developed, thereby meeting the target of 20
products (4 energy saving products, and 16 with
harmful substances eliminated).
• Calculate energy savings rates, recycle rates, and
reuse rates:calculated for 8 models of new
products.
• Create sorting guidelines for new products:
created for all products requiring sorting guidelines.
• Assess EU environmental regulatory trends, and
disseminate this information throughout company:
strove to assess key regulations, mainly in the EU,
and shared information with relevant industrial
associations, then posted information on the
intranet to ensure that all personnel were notified.
Kanagawa Offices District
Environmental Aspect
(1) Products
(2) Environmental
Measures
(Pollution Prevention)
(3) CO2 Emissions
SelfAssessment
FY 2010 Targets and Results
• Application of design guidelines for reducing
environmental impact during new product
development, and measures to obtain Eco-label
certification: 3 models selected, in comparison to
the target of at least 2 (development completed
for 1 model, development period extended for 1
model, and Eco-label obtained for 1 model)
• Compliance with domestic and foreign
regulations, and obtaining environmental
information through providing products and
technological information.
• Implement maintenance and control of
equipment and chemical substances:
managed through thorough use of the CRIS
chemical substance management system.
• Preparation for emergency response to chemical
substance management by each department:
planned and executed emergency training for
each department.
• CO2 emissions from energy usage: the actual
result was 2,213 tons of CO2, in comparison to
the target of 2,259 tons.
FY 2011 Goals
• Develop energy efficient models, and
products free from harmful substances.
• Calculate energy savings rates, recycle rates,
and reuse rates:new products targeted.
• Create sorting guidelines:
all new products that require them.
• Assess environmental regulatory trends,
mainly in the EU and China, and disseminate
this information.
• Strengthen comprehensive management of
chemical substances.
• Manage specified hazardous industrial
wastes appropriately, gather relevant
information, and process them properly.
• Reduce electric power and gas consumption
below 2010 levels by end of the fiscal year.
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Environmental Load Mass Balance
Environmental Load Mass Balance [FY 2010]
INPUT
Electricity
Usage
Gas Usage
56,060 MWh 1,070,000 m
3
Fuel
(diesel oil, etc.)
Water
Usage
71 kL
266,000 m
3
Chemical
Substances
Paper
127.9 tons
95.8 tons
Packaging
Materials
(plastics, wood,
cardboard, etc.)
652.4 tons
All Shimadzu Corporation plants and laboratories
(the Sanjo Works including the corporate headquarter offices, the Technology Research Laboratory (Keihanna),
the Seta Works, the Murasakino Works, the Hadano Works, and the Atsugi Works)
OUTPUT
CO2
SOX
Waste
Output
CO2
Emissions
NOx
Emissions
SOx
Emissions
Effluents
2,746 tons
23,800 tons
2.52 tons
0.04 tons
257,000 m
CO2 generated
from use of
electricity, gas,
and fuels
Amount
Recycled
Amount
Landfilled
2,735 tons
11 tons
Recycling Ratio
99.6%
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NOX
NOx generated
from use of gas
and fuels
SOx generated
from use of fuels
3
Industrial
effluents and
residential
wastewater
Environmental Accounting
Environmental Accounting [FY 2010]
Environmental conservation costs included expenditures to expand
the green areas in the Sanjo Works sports field area, and to install
equipment for utilizing underground spring water to water the
greenery. Total expenses increased by 2.4% from fiscal 2009. The
absolute amount of environment-related capital investment
increased by 18 million yen, and the proportion of capital
investment for environmental equipment increased from 2.6% to
3.4% as well.
Though outside the scope of counting for this report and hence not
included in the table below, environment-related investments at the
Tokyo Office included complete replacement of the lighting fixtures
(46 million yen), as well as simultaneous replacement of air
conditioning equipment, and the installation of double-glazed glass
(230 million yen).
Environment-related R&D expenses decreased by 1.7% from 2009,
with their ratio to the total R&D costs remaining about the same, at
20.8% for fiscal 2009 and 20.9% for fiscal 2008.
To determine the effects of environmental conservation, the
economic effects of environmental activities were calculated from
three reliable basis items — energy savings, waste reduction, and
water savings. Compared to the reference year, there was a savings
of about 8.9 million yen, but compared to the previous year, there
was a 106 million yen increase, partly due to an increase in
production, and the especially hot weather in summer.
1 Environmental Conservation Activity Costs (2010 performance)
Classification
1
Costs Within
Business Areas
(Unit: million yen)
Investment
Expenses
2010 2009 2010 2009
99 105
118 149
Primary Measures
Pollution Prevention Costs
Noise control, etc.
Global Environment Conservation Costs
Reduction of substances damaging the ozone layer, etc.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Costs
Commissioned waste processing, emission reductions, and waste separation
Subtotal
2
Environmental Management Costs
Office expenses, training/educational expenses
3
Social Activity Costs
Monetary donations, greening, cleaning of areas near plants, etc.
4
Costs of Environmental Damage
Total
Reference Total Capital Investments for the Applicable Period
46
26
59
0
0
106
81
164
175
264
250
64
0
0
134
137
40
11
65
63
0
0
0
2
204
186
463
452
6,027 7,091
Item
1
Primary Details
Development of environmentally friendly and environmentally beneficial products
R&D Costs
Investment
Cost
2010 2009 2010 2009
27
0 2,409 2,450
Reference Total R&D Expenses for the Applicable Period
11,601 11,746
3 Environmental Conservation Activity Results
1
Energy Savings
Environmental Load Index
(comparison with reference year)
Amount saved:-13,000 MWh/year (30.2% increase)
2
Savings from Reduced Waste
Savings:115 tons/year (4.4% decrease)
3
Water Savings
Water saved:213,702 tons/year (45% decrease)
Results
Year-On-Year
Savings
Savings
Total
-91
-74
9
-19
91
-13
9
-106
4 Calculation conditions
4 Business operations included in totals: ISO certified operations (Sanjo Works, Murasakino Works, Technology Research Laboratory, Hadano
(1)
Works, Atsugi Works, and Seta Works)
(2) Period covered:April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
(3) Results:Results indicate the extent of environmental load reductions, and expenses saved through environmental conservation activities.
Values are limited to items with a basis for calculation, and use the year prior to the start of preparations for ISO certification (Sanjo Works:
1995, Hadano Works: 1997, Technology Research Laboratory: 1998, Seta Works: 2000, Atsugi Works: 2002, Murasakino Works: 2008) as the
basis for comparison. (Depending on the contract method used, energy conserved and power rates do not necessarily match.)
(4) Expenses related to education, conferences, and social activities: Calculated by multiplying the total number of man-hours expended by
personnel involved in these activities by an hourly labor cost of 5,000 yen.
5 Results of Activities to Reuse Waste Items
(Sanjo Works)
Unit: t
Unit:%
2,000
97.00
The total amount of waste and the processing costs both
increased in fiscal 2010 in comparison to fiscal 2009, but more
careful sorting resulted in a recycling ratio of 99.65%. This yielded
a 15.4 million yen income.
98.00 98.30 98.67 98.78
99.35 98.88 99.65 100
95
221
1,000
242
1,112
264
557
840
995
90
955
1,087 1,091 975
Processing Costs (M yen)
Income From Sales (M yen)
2003
65.6
2004
68.8
2005
82.5
2006
81
2007
64.5
2008
66.3
2009
53.7
2010
68.6
0.2
0.2
0.4
1.4
8.5
13.8
6.6
15.4
85
702
0
464
658
498
350
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Amount of
Usable Items
Amount of
Waste
80 Recycling Ratio
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2 Research and Development Costs
Preventing Global Warming / Saving Energy
CO2Emission Results
The graphs show the CO2 emissions resulting from energy and electrical
power used by Shimadzu Corporation business activities. These amounts
were calculated for all Shimadzu production sites and research
laboratories in Japan. About 89% of our energy use is electrical. The CO2
conversion factor for electric power varies depending on the region and
fiscal year, but in this case, a fixed 0.378 kg-CO2 / kWh emission factor
was used to prevent it from affecting the results for each year. Due to an
increased utilization rate for new machine tools, which were introduced
as part of measures to move production in-house in response to an
increase in industrial equipment production, and due to especially hot
weather in summer, CO2 emissions in fiscal 2010 were about 13% (2,744
t-CO2) higher than in 2009, a year affected by the economic recession.
However, as described above in Special Feature 1, by investing in
equipment, and by actively improving the operation of existing equipment
as a means of reducing greenhouse gases, CO2 emissions in fiscal 2010
were reduced by about 700 tons, in comparison to before such measures
were implemented.
We will continue to engage in independent efforts to reduce the emission
of greenhouse gases, based on the conviction that global warming is an
issue that we all must resolve.
CO2 Emissions
(Total for all Shimadzu Corporation manufacturing and laboratory locations in Japan)
Unit:t-CO2
25,000
23,774
20,000
18,304 18,101 18,838
20,063
21,126 21,369 21,146 21,940 21,030
16,299
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Electrical Power Usage
(Total for all Shimadzu Corporation manufacturing and laboratory locations in Japan)
Unit:million kWh
60
56.1
50
40 35.7
41.4 40.3
42.6
45.2
50.6 50.7 51.7 49.4
47.9
30
20
10
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
CO2 Emissions by the Shimadzu Group
Results for CO2 emissions from energy usage by the Shimadzu Group in
Japan and overseas are shown to the right, broken down by region and
by energy type. Results for Japan include all Shimadzu Group
manufacturing sites, a research laboratory, and a contracted analytical
subsidiary. Overseas results include 9 subsidiaries in Asia, 2 in Europe, and
2 in the Americas, which consume relatively large amounts of energy.
CO2 emissions in fiscal 2010 by the Shimadzu Group were 8.4% (2,576
t-CO2) higher than in fiscal 2009.
In terms of regional values, a proportional increase in emissions is
expected in Asia due to expanding local R&D and manufacturing of new
products in China, as part of our future globalization. In terms of energy
type, the proportion of heavy oil usage is now below 1% due to active
conversion to other energy sources.
CO2 Emissions from Energy by the Shimadzu Group
Breakdown of CO2 emissions (by region)
4%
5%
Total emissions: 33,344 tons
8%
83%
Japan
Asia
Europe
Americas
Breakdown of CO2 emissions (by energy type)
Less than 1%
Less than 1%
Less than 1%
1%
2%
10%
86%
Electricity
Gas
Gasoline
LNG+LPG
Diesel oil
Kerosene
Heavy oil
* Period: Some results from overseas affiliates are from 2010.
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Reducing CO2 Emissions from Logistics
We are also engaged in measures to reduce CO2 emissions during
shipment, up to the point that products are delivered to the
customer.
By improving the truck loading rate and promoting a modal shift,
Shimadzu Logistics Service Corporation reduced CO2 emissions by
about 26 tons in fiscal 2010.
Primary activities include mixing shipments to optimize utilization of
trips between locations, such as the Hadano branch, consolidating
smaller freight shipments into chartered shipments, consolidating
freight from regular commercial routes into chartered shipments,
and shifting freight modes to rail or ship.
The new transport system (TRINITY), which became operational in
May 2010, enables us to share shipping information between
different divisions of Shimadzu in real time. This has resulted in
greater reductions in CO2 emissions than in 2009.
For export shipments, an in-house bonded warehouse area has been
used since 2006, which allows us to clear shipments through
customs without the need to transport the items by truck. After
clearing customs, items are transported by shuttle freight (running
on natural gas since 2007) to the air or sea port. This has provided a
significant reduction in shipping costs as well.
Shuttle freight to airport
Loading a rail container truck
Verifying the Benefits of Increased Greenery
measurements at night indicated that the heat stored in the asphalt
during the day and released at night results in higher air
temperatures than at the other
locations, whereas almost no
stored heat effects were
measured in the grassy area.
However, these effects were not
sufficient to affect the air
temperatures of neighboring
environments. Possible
explanations are that the green
area is too small, or that there are
too few tall broadleaf shade
Instrumentation for measuring air
trees.
temperatures on the facility grounds
Increasing Green Areas on the Sanjo Works Grounds
In fiscal 2010, Shimadzu celebrated its 135th anniversary. As one of
the events to honor this occasion, sod was laid on the sports field
area on the north side of the Sanjo Works (about 10,000 m2 of the
13,000 m2 area, excluding the infield portion of the baseball field).
One objective was to help prevent accidents and injuries during club
activities, but providing a lush green environment also has employee
benefits, and expanding the size of green areas is expected to help
mitigate urban heat island effects.
The completion and opening
ceremonies took place on
October 3, 2010, on which
occasion a commemorative
rugby match was played
between the current rugby club
and an alumni team.
Commemorative match by the rugby team
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As part of the Shimadzu Green Factory Design, Shimadzu has been
engaged in activities to increase the greenery on the Sanjo Works
premises. To verify the benefits of increasing these green areas,
which presumably helps to reduce heat island effects,
meteorological data has been monitored since 2006.
During the period from 2006 to 2008, measurements to verify such
effects were taken before and after the greenery was expanded.
Since the completion of the greenery landscaping works in 2009, air
temperatures have been measured at three locations with different
environments – one above asphalt, one above grass, and the third in
a shady area surrounded by trees. The air temperatures measured in
each of these locations were then compared.
These measurements indicated that the air temperature in the
grassy area was at maximum about 1.5 °C lower than the air
temperature measured in the asphalt area. Furthermore,
Recycling Resources / Controlling Chemical Substances / Pollution Measures
Recycling Resources
Shimadzu is actively working on measures to recycle waste
generated from manufacturing processes. For example, at the Sanjo
Works, over 99.6% of waste was recycled in fiscal 2010, thereby
achieving a zero-emission level, which is defined as a recycling ratio
of 99% or higher. Similarly, the Seta Works, Hadano Works, and
Atsugi Works also achieved zero-emission levels. Furthermore, as we
continue to promote the recycling of waste, we are also reviewing
ways to treat industrial waste. In particular, we are implementing
measures to enhance the value of waste items from production that
still have value. We are actively developing such methods, not only
as a way to improve the quality of recycling, but to reduce costs as
well.
On the other hand, more waste was generated in fiscal 2010 than
at any time in the past ten years. This was partly due to migrating
operations into the new medical systems plant building, and higher
R&D levels, but it was also caused by increased production volumes.
We will continue to promote measures to reduce waste output
levels in future, such as by reviewing manufacturing processes.
An electronic manifest system was introduced at the Headquarter
Offices district and the Hadano Works. In addition, workshops on
how to handle waste generated from sales bases or items received
as trade-ins from customers are conducted as part of sales
compliance training for all sales bases in Japan. At the same time,
the status of waste management, compliance with local ordinances
and regulations, and other issues are also checked for each sales
base to help improve waste governance for the entire company.
Waste Output and Recycling Ratio
Unit: t
Unit: %
96.2 98.6 98.9 98.5 99.4 98.5 99.6 100
3,000
93.2 93.7 94.3
2,746
84.4
2,499
2,500
2,352
2,324 2,320 2,326
2,297
80
2,130
2,078
2,000
1,812
60
1,532
1,500
40
1,000
20
500
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Creating Eco-Goods
One environmental activity that everyone can participate in is the
sorting of paper waste from offices and plants. Sorted and
recovered paper is recycled into tissue paper or notebooks, and is
then cycled back for use by employees. Having employees
experience the benefits of environmental activities in such a tangible
way helps employees become more conscious of environmental
activities.
Tissue paper and notebooks Eco-goods
The Handling of PCBs
Shimadzu stores previously used waste products containing PCBs
(polychlorinated biphenyls).
Although registration with the Japan Environmental Safety
Corporation (JESCO) has been completed, due to delays in JESCO
treatment plans, processing is now scheduled for fiscal 2012 or
later.
At the same time, Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc. offers technology
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for simple quantitative analysis of trace PCBs in insulating oil. This
measurement technology allows PCBs to be measured rapidly and
inexpensively, while providing the accuracy to ensure the reliability
of measurement values. This technology is even specified in the
Manual for Simplified Measurement of Trace PCBs in Insulating Oil,
published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment on January
25, 2010.
Recycling Resources / Controlling Chemical Substances / Pollution Measures
Controlling Chemical Substances
Shimadzu uses a wide variety of chemical substances for
manufacturing, R&D, and contract analysis work for customers.
Improper handling could lead to an incident or accident, and many
of these substances are governed by a variety of laws and
regulations.
Therefore, through cooperation between the department in charge
of legal and regulatory compliance and the departments using these
chemical substances, it is possible to confirm that they are being
managed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In
addition, emergency response training is being conducted in
respective departments, and the use of substitutes for hazardous
substances is being promoted. Using the Chemical Registration
Information System (CRIS)* developed at Shimadzu System
Development Corporation makes it possible to control individual
chemical agents entering and leaving the company on a micro scale.
This system facilitates the management of inventories of chemical
substances used in each department, as well as the speedy
implementation of governmental reports based on PRTR (pollutant
release and transfer register) laws.
Nevertheless, an environmental accident occurred in fiscal 2010,
involving sodium hydroxide, which is used in a neutralization unit
for wastewater treatment equipment. About 40 liters of this
chemical leaked, a portion of which was scattered externally. After
the accident, causes were quickly identified and remediation work
performed in close cooperation with government institutions, and
measures were implemented to prevent a reoccurrence. In addition,
a survey of similar equipment at Shimadzu was conducted as a
preventive measure.
* For more information regarding CRIS, see also the description of
activities by the Shimadzu System Development Corporation on
page 31.
Usage of Substances Reported for PRTR
Each year, Shimadzu registers hazardous chemicals in accordance with PRTR laws, but the
total quantity of applicable substances used by Shimadzu is gradually decreasing. Reasons for
the decrease include the transfer of turbomolecular pump production from the Hadano Works
to the Sanjo Works, reduced use of HCFC for cleaning at the Sanjo Works, and the use of
substitute solvents for painting at the Seta Works.
Unit: kg
30,000
22,823
23,446
Hadano Works
Seta Works
Sanjo Works
25,033
20,000
16,250
15,000
10,175
10,000
7,992
5,000
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
For more detailed PRTR data, see page 38.
Takafumi Tsutsumi
Shimadzu Precision Technology Ltd.
25,000
To reduce xylene and toluene usage, the Seta Works switched
to paint solvents that do not contain these chemicals. Initially,
there were many problems with paint and solvent not mixing
properly and with poor paint adhesion. Solving these problems
not only improved paint adhesion, but also improved
productivity due to easier cleanup of painting equipment.
Further environmental activities in future are also planned.
Pollution Measures
Air Quality Measurements
(Sanjo Works and Murasakino Works)
Water Quality Measurements
(Sanjo Works)
SOx and NOx levels in exhaust gases emitted from boilers used in
factories are monitored regularly with respect to Shimadzu
standards, which are stricter than the standards in Japanese air
pollution laws and Kyoto prefectural environmental regulations. At
the Murasakino Works, an aging heavy oil-fired boiler was replaced
with a compact gas-fired boiler to help prevent air pollution, and to
reduce CO2 emissions.
The water quality of plant effluents are periodically monitored and
measured with respect to Shimadzu standards, which are stricter
than the standards in Japanese wastewater laws and Kyoto city
wastewater regulations. In addition
to regular measurements of each
water quality parameter, the Sanjo
Works also utilizes a specialized
monitor and intranet LAN to
continuously monitor pH and TOC
(total organic carbon) levels.
Online Total Organic Carbon/Nitrogen (TOCN)
Analyzer
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Environmental Measures for Products / Green Procurement
Environmental Measures for Products
At Shimadzu, we believe that product-related environmental
concerns must encompass the entire product life cycle, from
procuring materials and parts to disposal. This is also of utmost
importance as a management issue in terms of implementing our
management principle, "Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of
both Mankind and the Earth." To reduce the environmental impact
of products over their entire life cycle, products are designed based
on a policy of building low environmental impact into products.
ECO-Label System Measures
Shimadzu uses an ECO-label system that permits the application of
ECO-label to products that meet Shimadzu standards for
environmentally friendly products. Products certified with the
ECO-label system between April 2008 and March 2011 are
indicated below.
ECO-Label Standards (Must satisfy 1 or 2)
1. Energy consumption is at least 25% lower than the
previous Shimadzu model
2. Does not contain specified hazardous substances*
*Specified Hazardous Substances: Mercury, cadmium, lead,
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), the use of which is
restricted under the European RoHS directive
For more information about products that achieved at least a 25% reduction in
energy consumption, see the Special Feature 2 on pages 8 and 9.
Products with at Least 25% Lower Energy Consumption
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer: GCMS-QP2010 Ultra,
GCMS-QP2010 SE
Preparative System for High Performance Liquid
Chromatography: LC-20AP
Gas Chromatograph: GC-2025
Total Organic Carbon Analyzer: TOC-L
Optical Emission Spectrometer: PDA-8000
Moisture Analyzer: MOC63u
Image Processing Unit for X-ray Fluoroscopy
Systems: SDR-100
Free From Specified Hazardous Substances
Turbomolecular Pumps:
Optical Devices:
TMP-2804/3304/3804/4304 series,
Shimadzu Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors, Polka-Dot Beamsplitters
TMP-V2304LM/V2804/V3304 series
Laser Devices:
Hydraulic Gear Pumps:
HK-5500 LUMICUBE Series Frequency Doubled Diode Laser,
SD620 series, YP10 series, TME1 series, SME1 series,
bulk type QPM devices
EGP2 series
TMP-V2304 Series
Turbomolecular Pump
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EGP2 Series
Hydraulic Gear Pump
Polka-Dot Beamsplitters
LUMICUBE HK-5500
Frequency Doubled Diode Laser
Environmental Measures for Products / Green Procurement
Green Procurement
To make products that are environmentally friendly on a global
basis, we are reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous chemical
substances, and procuring parts and materials with as low an
environmental impact as possible. Similarly, we are minimizing the
environmental impact of supplies, equipment, and other items used
within the company as well, in order to reduce the overall
environmental impact of all of our business activities.
Key Points of Shimadzu Corporation Green
Procurement
1. Reduce environmental impact
2. Comply with environmental regulations and other
requirements
3. Build a partnership with suppliers
Building a Partnership with Suppliers
We promote the procurement of parts and materials with a low
environmental impact. For fiscal 2011, our goal is a 70% green
procurement rate for parts and materials used in products.
Furthermore, we are aiming for a green procurement rate of 93%
for office supplies and other items used within the company.
To comply with RoHS, REACH, and other environmental regulations,
we have surveyed the chemical content of parts procured via our
supply chain.
To promote green procurement, it is essential to form a partnership
with our suppliers, who represent the core of the supply chain. In
order to obtain the cooperation and support of suppliers with
respect to green procurement requirements and to reducing their
environmental impact, our green procurement policies, known as
Shimadzu Corporation Green Procurement Standards, are posted
on our corporate website*. In addition, to facilitate deeper
understanding, presentations on green procurement were given in
Kyoto and Tokyo, and were attended by over 500 suppliers.
Complying with Environmental Regulations
To manufacture products that do not contain any chemical
substances regulated by environmental laws, it is necessary to assess
all of the chemical substances included in all constituent parts and
materials at each stage, including design, manufacturing, and
procurement, and then disseminate this information. At Shimadzu,
a dedicated information system is used to share and utilize this
huge amount of data on chemical substances among all the
Shimadzu Group companies, both in Japan and overseas.
With the increasing complexity and strictness of environmental laws
in recent years, information must be conveyed from upstream to
downstream levels via the supply chain. Therefore, to meet these
requirements, the system is expanded to support key manufacturing
locations overseas.
Presentation meeting
*Shimadzu Corporation Green Procurement Standards and other related
documents are available for viewing on the Green Procurement page at
the following web address:Documents are provided in Japanese, English,
and Chinese.
http://www.shimadzu.com/about/environmental/green.html
Measures to Eliminate All Hazardous Substances from Aircraft Components
We have developed a technology related to
zinc-nickel plating (with trivalent chromium
conversion coating) in order to provide an
alternative to cadmium plating (with hexavalent
chromium conversion coating), which is used for
high-strength steel parts in aircraft.
This research, which was commissioned by the
Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC)
and headed by Shimadzu, was conducted for four
years, from 2006 to 2009. It resulted in the
development of high-quality technology suitable
for aircraft components, which require especially
high reliability levels. Furthermore, to help with the
widespread adoption of this alternative plating
technology, we worked to promote standardization
of the plating through its addition to the
Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS), published
by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE),
which was accomplished in AMS 2417H, issued in
October 2010. In recognition of these research
results, we received a research award from SJAC
for excellence in contract research projects in 2010.
Right: Hidefumi Saito, R&D Manager, Research &
Development Department, Aircraft Equipment Division
Left: Tetsuo Taniguchi, Production Engineering Section,
Aircraft Equipment Plant, Aircraft Equipment Division
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Reducing Environmental Impact
Internal Environmental Auditing / Education
Internal Environmental Auditing
It has now been 14 years since Shimadzu first received ISO14001
certification. Internal environmental auditing serves an important
role in making continuous environmental improvements. We
therefore conduct an annual training session to improve the level of
auditors and the quality of audits. For the Headquarter Offices
district, the fiscal 2010 internal environmental audit indicated 18
minor nonconformity and 54 observations. For the Kanagawa
Offices district, the audit indicated 1 major nonconformity, 1 minor
nonconformity, and 12 observations.
General Environmental
Education
As an aspect of general environmental education, we give a
presentation on how important it is to comply with the
environmental policies and environmental management system
requirements indicated in the environmental booklet, which is
updated each year. We also lecture on environmental aspects and
the environmental benefits of engaging in individual measures, and
explain Shimadzu's environmental activities for that year. In
addition, in fiscal 2010, we included a discussion of new
biodiversity measures.
One segment of new employee training was dedicated to general
environmental education for new employees. This included an
explanation of Shimadzu's environmental measures, and each
person was given hands-on experience with sorting each type of
waste item.
To prevent the educational process from becoming stale, the
general environmental education content is constantly varied, by for
example having participants watch a topical DVD on environmental
issues, or by inviting guest speakers on environmental conservation.
Measures to correct these issues were initiated immediately after the
audits were finished. The results of internal environmental audits are
treated as important audit items in the next fiscal year's continuous
improvement measures. In addition, in future we plan to make
increasing awareness of voluntary environmental improvements one
of the purposes of the audits. Examples include proactively
identifying cases of good measures, and then deploying them
horizontally to other departments.
Total
Education of
Internal Auditors
In fiscal 2010, 74 auditors participated in the annual two-day
internal environmental auditor training program. For the 2010
session, an outside instructor was invited to speak on important
aspects of the ISO 14001 standards, and important viewpoints
when actually conducting internal environmental audits.
In addition, we debated what kinds of environmental and
managerial effects could arise from environmental risks at
Shimadzu. This was based on the environmental risk sensitivity
training methods developed by the Environmental Risk
Management Society (ERMS) for the electrical and electronics
industry in Japan. Environmental risk sensitivity training involves
learning to identify multiple environmental risks in a given situation,
by relying on each person's experience and point of view for
example. Furthermore, topics are constantly varied and updated as
an opportunity to learn the importance of seeing things from
multiple perspectives. As an example of putting environmental
education into practice at Shimadzu, seminars on environmental
risk sensitivity training were also offered at the Osaka ATC Green
Eco Plaza for the purpose of environmental risk management.
General environmental education session
Internal environmental auditor training session
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Conservation of Biodiversity
Shimadzu Measures to Preserve Biodiversity
For the last several years, companies have been increasingly
expected to engage in measures to help preserve biodiversity.
Starting in fiscal 2010, Shimadzu has implemented a "Conservation
of Biodiversity" environmental policy, consisting of two main areas –
activities to reduce the impact on biodiversity caused by our regular
business activities, and various external activities to actively
contribute conservation. Firstly, in fiscal 2010, a self-check on
biodiversity was conducted to determine how much Shimadzu
employees understood about biodiversity, and to assess the current
situation for implementing biodiversity measures. Based on the
results, in fiscal 2011 we will focus on educating employees so as to
deepen their understanding about conservation of biodiversity. In
addition, we will plan specific measures to reduce the impact of our
business activities on biodiversity. At the same time, we are also
participating in activities outside of Shimadzu, such as the Kyoto
Model Forest Movement and Kyoto Botanical Garden Cherry Tree
Grove Restoration Project, and are teaching onsite classes on
biodiversity at elementary and junior high schools. In particular, we
have donated carbonized waste wood for use by the Cherry Tree
Grove Restoration Project as a soil conditioner to help the cherry
trees grow, an activity that fuses our recycling activities with
biodiversity conservation activities. We will continue to promote
these measures in fiscal 2011.
Cherry trees in the Cherry Tree Grove Restoration Project
10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention
on Biological Diversity (COP10)
At the October 2010 COP10 in Nagoya, Shimadzu set up a booth in
the affiliated exhibition event, the Interactive Fair for Biodiversity. At
this fair, Shimadzu exhibited the "bidi" biodiversity educational card
game we created, thereby helping to convey the importance of
biodiversity conservation to the many attendees. We plan to
continue actively disseminating information about biodiversity
conservation activities in future.
Exhibition booth at the Interactive Fair for Biodiversity
Shimadzu's
Reforestation Activities
Since 2008, Shimadzu has participated in the Kyoto Model Forest
Movement project sponsored by Kyoto prefecture, which involves
activities to help maintain the Shimadzu Corporation Forest in the
city of Nantan in Kyoto prefecture.
In 2010, 60 participants, including president Nakamoto, helped with
thinning and weeding. There was also a woodworking class for the
children of participating employees, and the result was a fun day
spent in natural surroundings.
Comments from Participants
We thinned the trees just enough to enhance the amount of sunlight
entering between the trees. Compared to the larger forest, we could only
complete a small area in one day. Nevertheless, it gave us a chance to
experience the grandeur of nature, something that we cannot normally
experience. Cuttings from the thinning work are reportedly used to make
charcoal fuel, which gives me a new perspective for the next time I
participate.
Yoshio Ikezawa,
Environmental Business Unit, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
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External Support
External Support
Shimadzu also supports various environmental activities outside the company, such as holding environmental seminars, helping to obtain ISO
14001 certification, and giving on-site environmental classes.
Meanwhile, the COP10 held in Japan increased general awareness about conservation of biodiversity. We now receive many requests for on-site
classes on conservation of biodiversity. We plan to continue actively providing support outside Shimadzu.
Totals by Type of Help and by Year
Top
Cases
Bottom Participants
Type of Help
Year
1999
Environmental Environmental
Environmental
Urban
Regulations
ISO Support
Management
Education
Speeches
Development
*1
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Total
16
360
11
413
18
261
2
32
13
239
8
64
26
421
14
161
5
90
5
62
1
20
5
147
124
2,270
6
303
23
849
20
710
12
492
17
578
9
402
21
672
13
302
21
648
19
585
25
417
15
233
201
6,191
0
0
3
51
5
59
5
54
19
1,550
21
1,450
25
1,268
19
881
30
1,502
28
1,669
32
1,172
29
1,513
216
11,169
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
770
27
1,203
26
1,300
21
1,629
22
1,443
27
2,321
10
403
3
455
3
336
150
9,860
1
350
0
0
0
0
3
340
0
0
5
1,294
3
422
0
0
3
510
3
395
4
272
7
313
29
3,896
0
0
0
0
2
440
3
280
3
526
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
1,246
Individual
Activities
0
0
4
108
4
57
2
70
9
305
9
151
5
38
5
112
4
85
6
209
1
75
1
18
50
1,228
Other
Total
5
53
15
223
20
276
23
1,013
41
1,421
49
1,527
38
2,038
88
4,401
78
4,661
101
4,450
73
2,899
90
5,156
71
3,323
71
2,411
75
2,783
798
36,083
*1 Activities performed between December 1998 and March 1999 are included in 1999.
Student Participation in On-Site Classes
Receiving On-Site Classes from Shimadzu Corporation
Based on a suggestion from my university students
that "if we assisted, we could enjoy the classes
from the same perspective as the elementary and
junior high school students," we have been
inviting university students to assist in on-site
classes. I feel that this exposes them to a diverse
range of people, including elementary and junior
high school students, teachers, and business
people, and develops their communication skills. It
also builds their confidence because their help is so
appreciated. I am sincerely grateful that the
students have this opportunity to be useful.
Four times a year for the past two years, Hanazono
Junior High School has requested on-site classes
from Shimadzu, with the assistance of personnel in
the Global Environmental Management
Department, on general environmental theory,
environmental problems, water, and recycling.
These classes are always popular with our
students. The instructors present their material on
global environmental issues with respect to each
topic in an interesting manner, and provide
opportunities for students to learn and think
through experimentation, observations, and
games. We also look forward to working with the
friendly staff, who are careful to attend to each
student, thereby making these classes very popular
with students.
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Dr. Keiko Zaima Professor,
Faculty of Business Administration,
Kyoto Sangyo University
Mr. Yukihiro Morisaka Teacher,
Hanazono Junior &
Senior High School
External Support
Environmental Regulation Seminars
In August 2010, Shimadzu International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
sponsored a Shimadzu Hazardous Substances Seminar in Shanghai
and Dongguan. Many Japanese companies in China leave the
quality control of locally manufactured products to local personnel.
It is therefore important for these personnel to understand the latest
information regarding regulations in Europe and the U.S. This
includes information about REACH and RoHS requirements in
Europe and TSCA in the U.S., and about the increasing trend toward
halogen-free products. Through these seminars, Shimadzu has
accordingly provided the most recent information on such laws and
regulations, as well as analytical methods and other solutions for
analyzing hazardous substances.
We hope that by participating in these seminars, companies obtain
the latest information and solutions necessary in order to respond
quickly to changes in increasingly strict environmental regulations.
Accepting Trainees From Overseas
monitoring technology.
We also provide tours of
our wastewater
JICA training session
processing facility, water
quality monitoring equipment, and environmental analysis
instruments onsite. Since many of the participants will eventually
become political leaders in their home countries, this provides a
great opportunity to promote and improve their understanding of
Shimadzu's technology and products.
Support for the United Nations University
Environmental Monitoring Project
Shimadzu has continuously supported the UN University's
Environmental Monitoring Project, from phases 1 to 5. This project
was established in 1996 and is now an international endeavor
involving cooperation by major research institutions in 11 countries
in Asia. With the aim of reducing and appropriately managing
environmental pollution, the objective of the project is to continually
accumulate environmental data by monitoring the state of
environmental pollution in the respective countries. Simultaneously,
the project also provides technical support for building the capacity
of local engineers and developing organizational structures.
Currently, in Phase 5, activities are focused on the analysis of PCBs
(polychlorinated biphenyls) and brominated flame retardants.
International symposiums to announce results were held in January
2010 in India and in March 2011 in China. An international
symposium is scheduled in Tokyo during the second half of fiscal
2011 to summarize the results from Phase 5. Shimadzu is
committed to actively supporting research institutions and
researchers in the respective countries by using the specialized
technology and expertise we have acquired as an analytical
instruments manufacturer. This includes the lending of
environmental monitoring instruments, and the convening of
workshops and symposiums on analytical technology.
URL : Link to November 25, 2008 press release: Continued Support of the United Nations University Environmental Monitoring Project
http://www.shimadzu.com/about/pressrelease/5iqj1d0000002ot2.html
UN University website: Monitoring and Assessment Network for Asian Governance of Environment (MANAGE)
http://isp.unu.edu/research/projects/manage/index.html
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan
Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP), and many other
organizations have programs for the invitation of trainees from
developing counties to Japan to acquire industrial technology. Many
such programs are intended to teach environmental technologies.
Since Shimadzu has expertise in environmental equipment and
analysis, we are often asked to accept such trainees. Currently, we
conduct over ten lectures a year, involving about 100 trainees, on
environmental management methods and environmental
Measures by Affiliated Companies
Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc. Acquires ISO Certification
Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc. obtained ISO 14001 certification in March 2011. The following are comments from president Shuro Fukunaga.
Although only appointed president in June 2010, I found it odd that
Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc., which features environmental
analysis as a core business segment, had not yet obtained ISO
14001 certification. There were a number of reasons, but to
summarize the attitude within the company, there was a feeling that
we could get along by fine without spending the time and money
required to obtain ISO 14001 certification.
However, in the fall of 2010, the city of Kyoto indicated that our
wastewater had exceeded the environmental standards for certain
criteria. This incident caused us to reevaluate our procedures for
inspecting and cleaning our wastewater treatment equipment.
Fortunately, this specific case was resolved quickly and without
further problems, but it made us realize that our previous
assumption that we could get along fine on our own was
inadequate. Now we share an attitude that to reduce our
environmental impact on a daily basis, we need to confirm levels
and make improvements on a daily basis.
Subsequently, we started working toward obtaining ISO 14001
certification. Because we had just experienced the incident
mentioned above, preparing the corresponding organization within
the company went smoothly, and we obtained certification as
scheduled, in March 2011. We sincerely appreciate all the work
invested by those involved, and the generous support we received
from the Global Environmental Management Department.
However, obtaining ISO 14001 certification is only the first step toward
reducing our environmental impact. In future, we must identify the
various aspects and factors in our company that have an impact on the
environment, and then engage step by step in measures to make
improvements. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Shuro Fukunaga, President and Representative Director
Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc.
Overview of Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc.
Shimadzu Techno-Research is involved in the environmental analysis of air, water, gas emissions, and soil. They are also involved in environmental remediation and
surveys related to sick house syndrome and soil pollution, as well as proteomic analysis for life sciences, pharmaceutical research support, the analysis of food
products, and product and material research and testing for green procurement and materials analysis.
Promoting Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Shimadzu Logistics Service Corporation is involved in a variety of environmental
conservation activities. The current focus is on switching to more environmentally friendly
product packing materials. Heavy items were conventionally packed in crates made of
lumber and plywood, but we are now switching to reinforced corrugated containers.
Unlike conventional corrugated containers, reinforced corrugated containers feature a
specially processed liner that yields comparable strength to a wooden crate.
The environmental benefits of switching to reinforced corrugated containers are
conservation of wooden resources and reduction of CO2 emissions. For example, packing
the same volume using reinforced corrugated containers reduces wood usage by 60%.
Furthermore, such containers can be made lighter and smaller, which reduces CO2
emissions during shipping. Since they are recyclable, this also reduces the CO2 emissions
resulting from incinerating packing materials, and means that fewer trees need to be cut
down.
We intend to continue proposing ways to conserve the environment in the context of
packing and distribution sectors.
Packing products
Overview of Shimadzu Logistics Service Corporation
Shimadzu Logistics Service Corporation is in charge of all aspects of logistics worldwide, including the distribution of Shimadzu products throughout Japan and
overseas. This covers everything from receiving products at warehouses, to storage, shipping out from warehouses, wrapping, packing, and transport. They are
also in charge of designing packing materials, packing items for export or shipment elsewhere, receiving materials and procured parts, consolidating and shipping
parts from the Parts Center, and production logistics within plants and for subcontractors.
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Development of the CRIS Chemical Registration Information System
Shimadzu System Development Corporation developed the
Chemical Registration Information System (CRIS) five years ago with
the help of Kyoto University's Faculty of Engineering. The system has
now been adopted by over 50 universities, research centers, and
companies, including the University of Tokyo and Waseda University,
and versions are actively updated with customer requested
customizations. In future, the system will include a host of
functions, including SMIS (Safety Management & Information
System), to support not only chemical management but also
environmental preservation centers and departments in charge of
the environment, safety, and public health. These functions will be
offered as optional software developed by Shimadzu based on
feedback from customers actually using the software.
The screenshot is
from a system that
enhances the visibility
of risks associated
with chemical
substances, which
was developed in
conjunction with
Research for
Environment, Health
and Safety Education (REHSE). When a chemical substance is
registered, this software displays the danger level, prior relevant
accidents, and other information, all on one easy-to-view screen.
Overview of Shimadzu System Development Corporation
In addition to developing and promoting the sale of CRIS and other environmentally beneficial products, Shimadzu System Development Corporation is also
engaged in developing systems and software aimed at contributing to society, such as patient paging systems and medical malpractice prevention systems for use
in hospitals.
Shimadzu Rika Corporation supplies environmental education
materials for elementary and junior high schools. The fuel cell
experimental apparatus lets students experiment with fuel cells to
obtain electric energy directly from the reaction between hydrogen
and oxygen. This system is well suited to lessons on aqueous
solutions and ions for 9th graders, and because the experiment only
generates water, it is also very important for students to learn that
fuel cells provide a clean energy source.
The solar cell apparatus lets students experiment with solar
electricity by connecting a motor that drives a colorful disk or other
devices to a small solar panel. The electrical energy obtained from
sunlight can be observed from the
resulting sound, light, and rotational
motion.
Asbestos in Ceramic Wire Gauze
In December 2010, it turned out that asbestos had been detected in
ceramic wire gauze sold by Shimadzu Rika Corporation for use in
school science experiments. In response, Shimadzu Rika Corporation
immediately began recalling the wire gauze from customers, and
reported the problem to government authorities, while customers
were provided with substitute mesh not containing asbestos.
Shimadzu Rika Corporation has reinforced their internal quality
control system and is committed to preventing a reoccurrence.
Overview of Shimadzu Rika Corporation
In addition to carrying on Shimadzu's original business, the manufacturing
and sales of educational physics and chemistry instruments, Shimadzu
Rika Corporation also manufactures and sells environmental equipment,
and serves as a total system integration project (TSIP) consultant for new
construction and expansion projects at universities. In April, they started
expanding overseas as a comprehensive sales and engineering company
for scientific equipment.
Fuel cell experimental apparatus
Affiliated Companies in China Engage in Tree Planting Activities
Eight Shimadzu subsidiaries in China participated in forest planting activities in Jiangxi and Hebei provinces, and
donated a total of 200,000 CNY for reforestation. The first planting event took place in the fall of 2010 in Pingquan
county, Hebei province. A large number of employees from the affiliated companies participated in planting about 200
pagoda trees (styphnolobium japonicum, a deciduous tree native to China).
Planting pagoda trees
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Supplying Environmental Education Materials
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Product Quality Control / Safety / Customer Satisfaction
Product Quality, Safety and Customer Satisfaction
Shimadzu is engaged in a variety of activities to improve product quality, product safety, and customer satisfaction.
1 Fundamental Quality Assurance Policies
and Customer Satisfaction
Shimadzu's actions are based on our corporate philosophy of
Contributing to Society Through Science and Technology, and our
management principle of Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of
both Mankind and the Earth. We therefore strive continuously to
provide the quality necessary for customer satisfaction throughout
all stages of the product life cycle for all products manufactured and
sold by the Shimadzu Group. Consequently, our fundamental policy
for quality assurance is "At each stage of the product life cycle, all
employees shall make every effort to provide quality that satisfies
customers internationally."
Our activities are intended to improve customer satisfaction by
establishing systems capable of changing the measures we use in
operations at each stage of the product life cycle, so as to
accommodate the changing requirements of markets and
customers.
* The product life cycle is represented by 12 stages – (1) Marketing and
market surveys, (2) Product design and development, (3) Process design and
development, (4) Purchasing, (5) Manufacturing or provision of service, (6)
Verification, (7) Packaging and storage, (8) Sale and delivery, (9) Installation
and initial use, (10) Technical support and supplemental service, (11) Post-sale
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surveys, and (12) Disposal or recycling at the end of product life.
2 Product Quality and Safety
The term product quality typically implies good performance, but it
also means long service life, easy operation, safety, and many other
kinds of quality. However, the most fundamental aspect of quality is
safety. To ensure safety, Shimadzu uses risk assessment and failure
mode and effect analysis (FMEA) procedures during the design
stage.
Risk assessment refers to identifying hazards in a product (such as
moving parts, high voltage, or high temperatures), assessing the risk
level based on the corresponding severity of harm and the
probability of occurrence of harm, and then establishing safety
measures to reduce any unacceptable risks. FMEA is used to predict
how the failure of a component part or unit would affect product
reliability and safety, and to then implement any necessary corrective
measures. Shimadzu improves reliability and safety technology by
providing training and seminars on risk assessment and FMEA, and
by establishing and observing relevant regulations.
Furthermore, reliability and safety is verified by testing. This includes
performing environmental and endurance testing to ensure that
performance is not compromised even if changes occur in the
environment where the product is used (such as temperature,
humidity, vibration, and impacts); EMC testing to investigate
whether external electromagnetic noise causes malfunctions, or
whether the products themselves emit external noise; and
conformance testing to ensure conformance with IEC international
safety standards for preventing fires and electrical shocks.
Furthermore, product ease-of-operation and usability from the
customer's perspective are assessed by usability testing, and safety is
thoroughly checked to make sure that there are no latent
unexpected dangers.
3 Quality Management System
The Shimadzu Sanjo Works facility obtained ISO 14001 certification
for its environmental management system in 1997 and has been
obtaining ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for
quality management systems, in succession for each division, since
1994. We have also obtained ISO 13485 certification for medical
device requirements, and JIS Q 9100 certification for aircraft
equipment industry requirements.*
Quality management systems are also being successively introduced
at relevant subsidiaries in Japan and overseas. As of March 2011, 17
subsidiaries have obtained certification in Japan and 15 subsidiaries
overseas.
Based on the fundamental quality assurance policies indicated
above, the effectiveness of measures and processes to ensure
product quality and safety is assessed under the quality
management system, and the PDCA cycle is repeated to achieve
further improvements.
In this way, we are increasing customer satisfaction by continuously
making improvements at each stage of the product life cycle.
* Status of Shimadzu obtaining quality management system certification
Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division
(1994)
Medical Systems Division
(1994, ISO 13485 : 1994)
Aircraft Equipment Division
(JIS Q 9100 : 1999)
Semiconductor Equipment Division
(1998)
Manufacturing Center
(2000)
Device Department
(2005)
Testing with a vibration testing machine
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Investor Relations Activities
Dividend Policy
We aim to maintain a stable dividend while taking ongoing earnings
performance into account. With this goal in mind, we will continue
our efforts to boost earnings – and hence return on equity – by
further bolstering our earning capacity and financial position, while
maintaining sufficient internal reserves to invest capital expenditures
and R&D development to prepare for future growth and strive to
expand our businesses.
Promoting the Release of Information in a Timely
and Proactive Manner
Shimadzu is committed to proactively releasing information to financial analysts and institutional investors in a timely manner, to help ensure
fair market valuation.
Holding Regular Briefings and Proactive
One-On-One Meetings
Shimadzu publishes various types of IR materials for shareholders
and investors. Financial reports, presentation materials for financial
results and Medium-Term Management Plan, and fact books are
available in English as well. Notification of annual report publication
in English is provided via major financial media overseas, and the
annual report is sent to investors throughout the world upon
request.
When these documents are published, they are simultaneously
posted on Shimadzu's Japanese and English language websites, to
ensure that institutional investors in Japan and overseas are provided
with information in a timely manner.
Names of Publications
Publication
Frequency
Financial Report
Quarterly
Presentation Materials
(Financial Results)
Semiannually
Annual Report
Annually
Fact Book
Annually
Presentation Materials
(Medium-Term Management Plan)
Every 3 years
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Briefings are held promptly after financial results are announced, in
order to explain financial information in more detail. For interim and
annual results, a briefing is held for financial analysts and
institutional investors, at which the CEO explains the content of
financial reports and estimated results. The managing director in
charge of IR and CFO explain first and third quarter financial results
in a telephone conference. A presentation is also given on the
3-year management plan, at which the CEO provides guidance on
medium-term management plan and results.
In addition, information is provided in a timely manner, as
appropriate, via presentations for individual key business segments,
at presentations in Shanghai regarding our rapidly growing Chinese
operations, and at product exhibition booths. We also actively
conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional investors in Japan
and overseas, including participation in events sponsored by
securities companies. We remain committed to improving the extent
to which institutional investors understand Shimadzu through
in-depth debate. We are committed to providing information to
individual investors as well, by holding business briefings, and by
participation in business briefings held by securities companies.
Publishing a Wealth of Materials
Inclusion in SRI Index
IR Briefings
Since September 2005, Shimadzu's stock has been included in the
FTSE4Good Index Series for socially responsible investments (as of
April 2011), which evaluates not only profitability and financial
strength, but also environmental conservation and social
contribution measures. This index rates Shimadzu highly for our
employee policies and other social activities.
Shimadzu is committed to continuously raising the levels of social
contribution and to maintaining transparency.
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Human Resource Management Policies / Creating an Employee-Friendly and Safe Workplace
Human Resource Management Policies
At Shimadzu, we consider our corporate philosophy and management principle as representing what Shimadzu should strive to be. To facilitate
their achievement, we have identified the following characteristics expected of our employees, which are used as the basis for measures to
develop and manage our human resources.
Characteristics Expected of Our Employees
(1) Boldly embraces challenges in new fields by aiming high with a
long-term view, originality, and a positive and enterprising spirit,
not limited by precedent or convention, and without fear of
failure.
(2) Acts with speed, faithfully engages in his/her mission with a
sense of responsibility once it's started, never gives it up until it's
finished, and tries to apply learned processes and experiences to
the next challenge.
(3) Maintains a desire for personal growth and a commitment to
continuously strengthening and improving the overall capabilities
of the organization he/she belongs to, acquires a higher level of
knowledge and skills than customers and competitors, and
strives to be an expert in their field (the department or
organization in their charge, their assigned field or their area of
expertise/specialty).
(4) Earnestly strives to meet the expectations of customers and other
relevant people inside and outside the company, is committed to
building trust, values cooperating with others, and acts
unselfishly for the highest good of the whole.
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Education System
Human resource development strengthens our managerial
resources. To develop characteristics expected of our employees,
Shimadzu develops personnel through various types of training,
including job level-specific training, job type-specific training, and
selective training, to develop Shimadzu business leaders of
tomorrow. After new employees are assigned to departments, a
mentor system is used to ensure that each workplace takes
responsibility for the training of new employees.
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To strengthen Shimadzu Group management capabilities, training is
also provided for group companies as necessary.
We also provide assistance for self-directed learning through a flex
plan, as well as a monetary incentive program for acquisition of
qualifications useful to the company. These programs are intended
to contribute to corporate performance by encouraging a culture of
self-development through lump-sum payment to employees who
obtain and use qualifications important for Shimadzu business
operations.
Selective training
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Human Resource Management Policies / Creating an Employee-Friendly and Safe Workplace
Creating an Employee-Friendly and Safe Workplace
Family and Child Care Support
Shimadzu is committed to providing child care, nursing care, and
other systems and policies necessary to help employees balance
both their work and home life, according to the lifestyle of each
individual. For example, at Shimadzu, in addition to a postnatal
leave of eight weeks, a one year leave is generally allowed for child
care, and this can be extended up to the point the child is able to
enter daycare, which exceeds the period specified by Japanese law.
Similarly, the period permitted for reduced working hours to allow
for child care can be extended beyond what is specified by national
laws, up to the end of the third grade.
In 2009, by offering generous policies such as those described
above, Shimadzu received certification from Japanese Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare as an organization that meets
requirements prescribed by the Act on Advancement of Measures to
Support Raising Next-Generation Children.
＜Child Care Policies (in Japan)＞
Shimadzu
Legal Requirement
12 months after birth or
12 months after the end of
until the child enters daycare
postnatal leave
Child care leave
(maximum 18 months)
(extendable until the child enters daycare)
Until the child enters
elementary school
Until the end of third grade
6 weeks before birth and
8 weeks after birth
8 weeks before birth and
8 weeks after birth
Short workday for
child care
Pre and postnatal leave
＜Nursing Care Policies (in Japan)＞
Legal Requirement
Shimadzu
Nursing care leave
3 months
1 year
Short workday for nursing care
3 months
As long as needed
Occupational Health and Safety
To supply products that customers can use with confidence and
trust, it is essential that the health and safety of employees are
ensured. It is therefore the responsibility of the company to ensure a
safe and comfortable work environment. Based on this
understanding, Shimadzu has promoted health and safety activities
with the slogan, "Let's all promote risk assessment. Let's all make a
healthy and lively workplace for a healthy mind and body."
Occupational Accidents (10 years)
Total Accidents
Accidents Requiring Days-Off
(among all accidents)
20
16
15
10
9
7
4
2001
3
1
0
2002
2003
0
9
2004
8
3
2
1 0
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
3
2009
3
2010
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
8
9
7
9
9
1
8
16
11
12
Deaths
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Days Off
4
1
0
3
2
0
0
3
3
3
Permanent Injurie
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rate per 1,000 People
2.3
2.8
2.3
2.8
2.8
0.3
2.4
6.0
3.5
3.7
1.24
1.43
1.11
1.51
1.51
0.16
1.33
2.55
1.86
2.04
1.01
1.19
0.16
1.33
2.08
1.35
1.53
0.50
0.33
0.00
0.00
0.48
0.51
0.51
Frequency Ratio
5
9
8
12
11
Number of Incidents
Number of Accidents
Year
Total Accidents
Total Accidents
Without days off
Days Off
0.62
0.16
0.00
Severity Rate 0.017 0.002 0.000 0.002 0.012 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.002 0.003
Frequency ratio for total accidents : Number of accidents per million labor hours
Frequency ratio for days off : Number of accidents per million labor hours where the subject took days off
Severity rate : Number of lost work days per 1000 labor hours
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Preventing Workplace Accidents
There is no such thing as perfect safety in the workplace. There is
always some level of risk. If such risks are left as they are, they could
eventually cause a workplace accident. Therefore, by assessing risks
to identify any latent dangers or hazards in the workplace,
preemptive measures can be implemented based on assessment
results to reduce such risks and help create a safe and secure work
environment.
Maintaining and Promoting Mental and Physical Health
In addition to maintaining the workplace environment, it is also
necessary to maintain and promote the mental and physical health
of each employee. To maintain a healthy mind, Shimadzu addresses
mental stress as early as possible by providing training programs for
individual employees and for supervisors. In addition, assistance is
provided to help employees with mental-health-related absences
return to work as smoothly as possible. Shimadzu also helps
maintain and promote the physical health of employees.
This includes remedial measures such as giving health advice and
changing working conditions based on the results of medical
checkups, and the presentation of classes for employees to prevent
lifestyle related diseases.
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Coexisting with Society
Shimadzu Hands-On Analysis School
Based on the desire to provide an opportunity for kids to take an
interest in science, the Shimadzu Hands-On Analysis School lets kids
try operating a spectrometer, which uses the properties of light to
analyze samples. These classes, which started in 2008, have now
been held over 40 times, during spring and summer school breaks.
To date, about 450 mostly junior high school students have
participated. In fiscal 2010, these classes were also given during the
Science Agora 2010 event in Tokyo, which gave many kids the
opportunity to experience the fun of learning about science. The
classes consist of three steps (1) Learn (about light and color), (2)
Create (make a monochromator), and (3) Experiment (analyze
shaved-ice syrup and green tea).
Each step provides an opportunity for the students to learn about
and take an interest in how the spectrometer works, and about
light, the basis for the instrument's operation. Comments from
participants and
accompanying teachers
include, "It was great
learning about something
we could not try at school,"
and "It made me want to
find out more about light on
my own."
Shimadzu Hands-on Analysis School
Contributing to Society Through Tennis
In an effort to contribute through sport to the "Well-being of both
Mankind and the Earth," Shimadzu has focused particularly on
promoting tennis. Shimadzu tennis team members work to actively
promote tennis in Japan by teaching various types of tennis classes,
and by supporting tennis tournaments held all over Japan.
Special Support for the Shimadzu All Japan Indoor
Tennis Championships
Each year in March, Shimadzu is a special sponsor of the Shimadzu
All Japan Indoor Tennis Championships in Kyoto. Next to the All
Japan Tennis Championships, this is the largest tournament
sponsored by the Japan Tennis Association. It attracts many top
professional tennis players from Japan and around the world, and
results in many furiously fought matches.
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Junior Tennis Classes
Shimadzu tennis team athletes teach junior tennis classes each year
to elementary through high school aged students in the local area.
By receiving technical instruction from the Shimadzu athletes, and
by interacting with them, local kids learn the fun of playing tennis.
Junior Tennis Classes
Shimadzu All Japan
Indoor Tennis Championships
Women's Doubles Finalists
Shimadzu athletes Ito and Taira are on the right
Dr. Hiromichi Morikawa Receives 30th Shimadzu Award
12 R&D Grants Also Awarded to Young Researchers
The winner of the 30th Shimadzu Award and recipients of 12 R&D
grants were decided on by the Shimadzu Science Foundation, and
honored at an awards ceremony on February 21, 2011.
The 2010 Shimadzu Award was given to Dr. Hiromichi Morikawa
(Professor Emeritus, Hiroshima University). This award is given for
prominent results in basic research in scientific technology, mainly in
scientific measurement and associated fields. Dr. Morikawa achieved
this by pioneering a new method of introducing genes directly into
intact plant cells using electrical pulses. His research achievements
during his long career have not only contributed to fundamental
knowledge in the field of molecular cell biology, but have also
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contributed to the
development of practical
electrical gene introduction
technology, and are highly
regarded internationally.
In addition, out of many
applicants, 12 young
researchers were awarded
grants to support their
research and development work.
Shimadzu Science Foundation
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Participating in Scientific Technology Exhibits and Supporting Science Education
Shimadzu is involved in many activities to stimulate children's interest in science, by for example participating in various science-related
exhibitions and events designed for kids, and by conducting classes on science experiments using Shimadzu analytical instruments and balances.
Using Balances for a Hands-On Class on Levers
Each autumn, Shimadzu participate in Youngster's Science Festival
and Oike Festival, both held in Kyoto, where kids learn and
experience the principles of levers using Shimadzu balances.
Workshop Lesson Teaches Importance of
Making Things
As part of the Kyoto Monodzukuri (making things) promotion
activities, sponsored by the Kyoto City Board of Education,
Shimadzu alumni provided elementary kids from Kyoto City with a
hands-on lesson about investigating the strength of paper rods
created by the kids.
Oike Festival
Monodzukuri workshop
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Renovated Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall Opens to Public
The comprehensive renovations conducted as part of Shimadzu's 135th
anniversary celebrations are now finished, and the newly renovated hall
was opened to the public on April 1, 2011. Renovations focused on the
following points.
Previously, products produced since Shimadzu was founded were exhibited
by era, but now they are rearranged by theme to increase visitor interest.
The traditional Japanese style room with garden, not previously open to
the public, can now be viewed.
In order to continue using the original building, which is over 100 years
old, the entire structure was reinforced to meet earthquake and other
standards.
The arrangement of exhibits was supervised by a specialist, and the display
methods and interior design were handled by a design company.
Exterior
This renovation has transformed the hall into an inviting museum with a
focus on hospitality. We look forward to your visit.
(Shigeki Sakon, Director, Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall)
Exhibits inside the hall
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Data
Detailed Environmental Load Data
Detailed Environmental Load Data
<CO2 Emissions> Unit : tons
2000
12,955
919
− − 2,425
− Sanjo Works
Seta works
Murasakino Works
Hadano Works
Atsugi Works
2001
12,456
946
2,661
− 2,241
− 2002
12,276
892
2,686
− 2,247
− 2003
12,249
901
2,938
− 1,895
857
2004
12,979
1,004
3,148
− 1,993
940
2005
14,176
934
3,188
− 1,951
877
2006
14,059
1,472
3,140
− 1,823
874
2007
14,131
1,463
3,107
− 1,663
783
2008
15,126
1,595
2,901
− 1,509
809
2009
14,521
1,561
2,256
427
1,610
654
2010
16,290
1,667
3,123
435
1,624
634
*The power conversion factor used for all years is 0.378 kg-CO2/kWh
<Electrical Power Usage> Unit : thousand kWh
2000
27,608
2,556
− − 5,568
− 2001
27,082
2,494
6,872
− 4,936
− 2002
26,220
2,351
6,878
− 4,817
− 2003
26,491
2,373
7,500
− 4,115
2,160
2004
28,353
2,465
8,113
− 4,042
2,225
2005
30,899
2,608
8,032
− 4,118
2,193
2006
31,821
4,097
8,154
− 4,225
2,262
2007
31,954
4,310
8,020
− 4,215
2,210
2008
35,127
4,340
7,485
− 2,925
1,853
2009
33,731
4,248
5,820
844
3,304
1,476
2010
37,540
4,389
8,095
924
3,532
1,580
2000
1,306.0
6.8
− − 219.0
− 2001
1,340.0
8.9
627.0
− 321.0
− 2002
1,115.0
8.3
508.0
− 181.0
− 2003
1,307.0
8.3
609.0
− 186.0
20.0
2004
1,332.0
9.5
822.0
− 170.0
18.0
2005
1,239.0
10.5
865.0
− 183.0
26.0
2006
1,259.0
15.2
843.0
− 160.0
43.0
2007
1,303.0
17.5
840.0
− 149.3
15.7
2008
1,493.0
18.6
778.0
− 186.6
22.7
2009
1,304.4
18.3
477.0
101.9
163.0
12.9
2010
1,770.7
19.3
709.1
105.5
128.2
13.6
2004
98.0
78.0
93.7
− 94.4
99.9
2005
98.0
90.0
99.6
− 98.0
99.6
2006
98.5
78.3
100.0
− 97.8
100.0
2007
97.6
76.7
100.0
− 100.0
98.7
2008
99.3
73.3
100.0
− 100.0
99.1
2009
98.2
78.1
100.0
96.5
100.0
100.0
2010
99.7
79.4
100.0
98.9
100.0
99.7
2004
232,939
7,336
10,204
− 11,232
12,118
2005
206,682
7,689
9,927
− 11,000
1,116
2006
185,393
8,628
9,708
− 11,046
14,054
2007
182,315
10,391
10,509
− 13,599
8,461
2008
169,235
9,087
10,881
− 17,480
7,043
2009
183,969
8,574
10,733
3,477
10,942
5,579
2010
222,653
11,756
10,519
3,999
10,464
6,596
Sanjo Works
Seta works
Murasakino Works
Hadano Works
Atsugi Works
<Waste Output> Unit : tons
Sanjo Works
Seta works
Murasakino Works
Hadano Works
Atsugi Works
*Waste output values include industrial waste, general waste from business operations, and items with value.
<Recycling Ratio> Unit : %
2000
86.0
76.5
− − 74.8
− Sanjo Works
Seta works
Murasakino Works
Hadano Works
Atsugi Works
2001
94.0
65.6
92.7
− 91.6
− 2002
96.0
62.0
91.2
− 88.0
− 2003
97.0
70.7
91.5
− 87.9
77.1
*Recycling ratio = (total waste output – eventually buried waste) / total waste output
<Tap Water Usage> Unit : m
Data
3
Sanjo Works
Seta works
Murasakino Works
Hadano Works
Atsugi Works
2000
260,798
10,463
− − 16,697
− 2001
213,889
9,444
9,318
− 15,396
− 2002
188,815
8,730
8,163
− 13,424
− 2003
218,070
8,838
9,392
− 12,659
9,869
<Usage of PRTR Reported Substances> Unit : kg
Plant & Chemical Name (Chemical No.)
HCFC-141b (176)
Sanjo Works
HCFC-225 (185)
Nickel and its compounds (309)
Xylene (80)
Seta works
Toluene (300)
Hadano Works
HCFC-225 (185)
2005
2,755
2,275
4,715
3,797
5,381
3,900
2006
2,407
2,858
4,734
4,802
3,113
5,532
2007
3,110
3,075
4,080
5,040
3,456
6,272
2008
2,940
3,662
2,817
4,733
2,098
−
2009
2,466
3,949
2,387
1,373
−
−
2010
−
2,233
4,019
1,740
−
−
*Substance numbers conform to current PRTR law. The table lists substances reported to the government. The "-" symbol in the table indicates less than 1.000 kg.
<Detailed Data Reported for PRTR in fiscal 2010> Unit : kg
Plant & Chemical Name (Chemical No.)
Sanjo Works
Seta works
38
HCFC-225 (185)
Nickel and its compounds (309)
Xylene (80)
Usage
2,233
4,019
1,740
Atmospheric Discharge to
Emissions Public Waters
1,678
−
1,740
−
−
−
Quantity Discharged
Transferred
Buried at Transferred
Shipped as
to Soil
Beyond
Recycled
Application
Relevant
Site
to
Sewer
Part of Product
at Relevant Site
Relevant Site
−
−
−
16
539
−
Cleaning
−
−
−
1,600
−
2,419
Plating
−
−
−
−
−
−
Paint
Data
History of Shimadzu Environmental Activities
History of Shimadzu Environmental Activities
2003 •Shimadzu Scientific Engineering Services, Tokyo, Ltd. (currently
Shimadzu Access Corporation) receives ISO14001 certification
•ISO14001 certified site expanded to the Kanagawa Offices
district, by integrating the Hadano Works and the Atsugi Works
•Eco-Club created "The Adventures of Mr. Raindrop" board game
2004 •Biotope built on roof with grant from Kyoto prefecture
•Exhibited company booth at Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza
2005 •RoHS seminars started for overseas customers
•Participated in Global Warming Prevention Symposium
2006 •Shimadzu Science East Corporation receives ISO14001
certification
•Shimadzu Science West Corporation receives ISO14001
certification
•Participates in activities related to the first anniversary of the
publication of the Kyoto Protocol
•Eco-Club receives commendation from the Minister of the
Environment for their activities to prevent global warming
2007 •Awarded the 5th Japan Environmental Management Award
•Shimadzu Logistics Service Corporation's environmentally
friendly packing materials win the 2007 Japan Packaging
Contest Electric Equipment Packaging Category Award
2008 •Presents case examples of corporate environmental activities at
the Second National Convention on Mottainai
•Participates in ASEEP 21 (Ministry of the Environment
After-School Environmental Education Project for 21st Century
Children) (until 2010)
•Participates in Kyoto Model Forest Movement
2009 •ISO14001 certificied site expanded to include the Murasakino
Works in the Headquarter Offices district
•Completely stops using CFC substitute HCFC-141b
2010 •Starts Save the Energy Project
•Exhibits "bidi" card game at the Interactive Fair for Biodiversity
at COP10
2011 •Shimadzu Techno-Research Inc. receives ISO14001 certification
•Sanjo Works receives Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and
Industry Director's Award for Outstanding Plant Energy
Management
Editor's Postscript
Thank you for reading through the 2011 Shimadzu Environmental and
No doubt different readers will have differing opinions and impressions
Social Report. In preparing this report, we have tried to emphasize the
regarding Shimadzu's activities. Therefore, we would be very grateful
three main areas of Shimadzu's environmental activities by introducing
for your feedback on our activities and the content of this report,
activities in each area as Special Features, and to highlight as many
including any additional information that you feel should have been
employees as possible on an individual basis.
disclosed, so that we can make subsequent improvements.
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Data
1973 •Environmental Preservation Section established
1978 •Participation in the formation of regional river beautification
activities: “Industrial Association for the Beautification of the
Omuro and Tenjin Rivers”
1991 •Hadano Works and Tokyo Research Center conclude an
Environmental Safety Agreement with Hadano City
1992 •New management principle “Realizing our Wishes for the
Well-Being of both Mankind and the Earth” established
1993 •Business related to “Green Plastic” biodegradable plastic started
1994 •Policies for Actions Related to the Global Environment and
Voluntary Environmental Plan established
Use of specific cleaning CFCs and 1.1.1-trichloroethane
completely eliminated
1995 •First Environmental Committee meeting held
•Support provided for the UN University’s project: Environmental
Monitoring and Analysis in East Asian Regions — Transfer of
Technologies and Environmental Management
1996 •Grand Prize for the Global Environment Award (Science and
Technology) received
•Environmental Management Dept. established
Full-scale, company-wide movement to separate office and
general waste for recycling started
1997 •Recycle-oriented design guidelines established
•Sanjo Works receives ISO14001 certification
Green procurement of copy paper and other items started
1998 •Activities targeting zero emissions (recycling ratio of at least
99%) started
•Established design guidelines for reducing environmental load
1999 •ISO14001 certified site expanded to include Technology Research
Laboratory
2000 •Environmental accounting established and listed in the
environmental report
2001 •Awarded the 10th Global Environment Award Grand Prize
(Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award)
•Awarded the 10th Nikkei Global Environmental Technology Award
•Environmental Preservation Agreement signed with Otsu city
ISO14001 certified site expanded to include Seta Works in the
Headquarter Offices district
2002 •Environmental management seminar at Chinese National
Environmental Protection Agency
•Affiliated companies
p
started environmental activities,, and the ISO14001 cetified site expanded to include them in the
Headquarter Offices district
For further details about the activities featured in
this Environmental and Social Report or our website,
contact Shimadzu as follows:
Global Environmental Management Department
1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8511, Japan
TEL: +81-75-823-1113
FAX: +81-75-823-2062
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: //www.shimadzu.com
Shimadzu’s principles concerning environmental issues are
available on its home site.
The CO2 generated preparing this Environmental and Social Report was
offset with reduction in CO2 accordance with the Kyoto Eco-point Model Project.
In the interest of environmental-friendliness, this report is printed with vegetable oil on FSC® certified paper,
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