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TOKYO. January 25, 2007 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today released the English version of its Corporate Report 2006, providing the latest overview of the company and its CSR activities.
Casio’s first CSR report was issued in 1999, under the title Environmental Report, and profiled Casio’s environmental activities. The 2004 edition of the report also incorporated economic and social content, providing increased coverage. In 2005, the report was further expanded and the title changed to Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
The aim of this year’s report is to promote more widespread awareness of Casio’s CSR activities in an easy and effective way. This was achieved by combining the previous Corporate Profile, covering the main business areas and products of the company, and the Corporate Social Responsibility Report to create the Corporate Report 2006, a single publication spanning all of Casio’s activities. The Corporate Report has been released in both printed and Web formats, and includes the following sections: Corporate Profile, CSR Highlights, CSR Management, Casio and the Market, Casio and the Global Environment, Casio and Employees, and Casio and Society. The printed version provides more concise content, while the Web version includes additional detailed data.
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Highlights of the Corporate Report 2006
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Research & Development—Next Generation Fuel Cells
Casio is engaged in the development of micro fuel cells that run on methanol, an energy source that is friendly to people and the environment. Based on a Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell System developed by Casio, the company is creating compact, high-output batteries necessary for use in portable electronic devices. This technology offers both the environmental performance and high-energy output necessary for the portable devices of tomorrow.
Production—Digital Network System for a Plastic Molding and Precise Metal Molds Factory
At the production facility of Yamagata Casio, Co., Ltd., the Mold Making & Molding Division has constructed a digital network system for a plastic molding and precise metal molds factory. The system has enabled the use of short and intensive production for plastic parts used in cellular phones and digital cameras. This has been achieved through the complete integration of information technology into the manufacturing process from metal mold creation, to part molding.
Social Contribution—Factory Tours for 10,000 People
Casio began its Factory Tours for 10,000 People in 2004, and in fiscal 2006 the program was expanded in cooperation with elementary and junior high school classes. Casio is also participating in the international Kids’ ISO 14000 Program, which offers environmental activities that teach children the importance of the global environment.
Environment
— Initiatives to Help Prevent Global Warming: Working to Achieve Fiscal 2011 Targets
Casio has developed the Casio Environmental Action Plans to counter global warming, each of which has targets to be achieved by fiscal 2011: (1) developing eco-products; (2) saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions at business and production sites; and (3) lowering emissions in the distribution stage.
— European Regulation Initiatives
In order to comply with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, Casio launched a WEEE promotion project in 2004. The company has started to set up a recovery and recycling system that meets EU standards, and various kind of requirements of this directive were met in fiscal 2006.
A PDF version of the report can be downloaded from the Casio
Website (http://world.casio.com/env/activity/report.html),
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