Biodiversity
This page introduces Casio's initiatives for preserving biodiversity.
Casio's approach to biodiversity preservation
The 10th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) was held in Nagoya, Japan in October 2010. At this important international conference for resolving issues related to preserving the abundance of life on this planet, the following measures were adopted.
▪ New Strategic Biodiversity Plan (2020), and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets (2050)
▪ Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
In March 2011, Casio established Biodiversity Guidelines for the entire Casio Group, taking the first step on this issue in its Environmental Action Plan. Casio is now carrying out activities based on this.
In FY2012, Casio began investigating a checklist for environmental impact evaluation, with the goal of assessing biodiversity impact. The company also carried out e-learning for about 700 employees in relevant departments concerning basic biodiversity preservation knowledge and Casio measures, in order to create a foundation for future impact assessment.
In FY2013, Casio will continue its activities with the aim of achieving the following new targets as part of the Environmental Action Plan.
Biodiversity preservation targets
Based on the Casio Group Biodiversity Guidelines, Casio will carry out biodiversity preservation activities relating to its business sites and products.
For Sites
In cooperation with NPOs and NGOs, Casio will prepare a biodiversity impact assessment checklist regarding the location and operation of plants and offices, and begin a pilot study by FY2013.
For Products
In cooperation with NPOs and NGOs, Casio will prepare a biodiversity impact assessment checklist regarding product design, procurement, production, packaging, distribution, and recycling, and begin a pilot study by FY2013.
Table: Worldwide trends in biodiversity preservation
Year
| Global Trends
| Trends in Japan
| Trends in Japanese Industry
| Casio Response
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Up to
FY2009 | Convention on Biodiversity (1992)
Comprehensive treaty for biodiversity preservation adopted Major progress on ocean conservation |
Basic Act on Biodiversity
Requiring local governments to establish plans for biodiversity preservation, and for companies to take responsibility for promoting self help and cooperating with local governments |
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FY2010
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August
Ministry of the Environment's Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity National Strategy for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity 2010 |
April (Nippon Keidanren)
Declaration of Biodiversity by Nippon Keidanren, Action Policies, and Guide to Action Policies |
Environmental Action Plan relating to biodiversity preservation established
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FY2011
| COP10 (Nagoya): October
Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Medium and long-term targets relating to ecosystem services |
October
Japan Business and Biodiversity Partnership started |
Casio Group Biodiversity Guidelines established
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FY2012
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Biodiversity working group activities began in the electrical and electronics industry
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Casio started the education of relevant divisions and checklist surveys for biodiversity preservation impact assessment
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FY2013
| COP11 (Hyderabad, India): October
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Prepare a checklist for biodiversity preservation for both business sites and products, and begin a pilot study
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Casio Group Biodiversity Guidelines
For more information on Casio's activities to preserve biodiversity, see the 「Environmental Communication」.
