Biodiversity Conservation

Respecting Biodiversity

Our lives and livelihoods are supported by the various gifts that biodiversity brings. In order to continuously enjoy these gifts, we must look into how our business activities affect biodiversity and eliminate any negative impact arising from our business activities.
At Kyocera Document Solutions the concept of "Living Together" lies at the heart of everything we do. In 2012 we incorporated Biodiversity conservation activities into our environmental management system and conduct biodiversity risk surveys at the Global Headquarters, Hirakata Plant, and Tamaki Plant. And we systematically make improvements.

In addition to addressing green purchasing, we use Kyocera Document Solutions Supply-Chain CSR Procurement Guideline and the Kyocera Document Solutions Supply-Chain CSR Deployment Check Sheet encouraging our suppliers to think about biodiversity and look for ways they can conserve it.
There are ongoing efforts to mitigate potential risks to biodiversity, such as eradicating invasive alien species earmarked as being potentially harmful.

Environmental Performance for FY 2024 at the ISO 14001 Integrated Certification Sites

Environmental Goals for FY 2025 at the ISO 14001 Integrated Certification Sites

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#1 Global Headquarters, Hirakata Plant, Tamaki Plant, KYOCERA Document Solutions Japan Osaka Headquarters, China Plant, Vietnam Plant

Activities

Participation in Bee Conservation Activities

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the decline of pollinators such as bees and birds, which assist in the process of pollination, can have a significant impact on the growth of over 75% of the world's major crops, leading to global food shortages. Germany Sales Company collaborates with an environmental conservation group called "Beefuture" to participate in activities aimed at preserving bee habitats. They have also installed beehives on their premises. Similarly, United Kingdom Sales Company has installed beehives on the rooftop of its head office and, in collaboration with local beekeepers, they are nurturing approximately 100,000 bees.

Conducting Tree Planting

The Philippine Software Development Company planted narra seedlings at the nursery of the Department of Agriculture in northern Cebu City.

Conducted Clean-Up Activities at each site for Ecosystem Conservation

The Hirakata Plant have been participating in Adopt-a-Road & River, a cleanup program organized by Osaka Prefecture, since 2004. Employees clean the sidewalk leading from the nearest train station to the plant's main gate once a month under the Adopt-a-Road program and clean the walkway along the left bank of the Hotani River that runs beside the plant once every three months under the Adopt-a-River program.

The Vietnam Plant conducted a cleanup activity at Dawson Beach, approximately 30 km away from the plant, where employees participated with the aim of preserving the marine ecosystem.

At the China Plant, employees conducted a Clean-Up activity in a nearby river to prevent plastic and plastic bags from flowing into rivers and the sea, thereby protecting a safe habitat for fish and other aquatic organisms.

Participation in Environmental Protection Projects

In Deutschland, we are participating in the "Meerbusch goes Future" project, which carries out CO₂ offsetting through tree planting in countries such as Nicaragua. Additionally, we are involved in the "Lebendige Flüsse" project, led by the environmental NGO "Deutsche Umwelthilfe," which aims to protect Deutschland's rivers.