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Konica Minolta, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jun Haraguchi as the president of Konica Minolta Japan Co., Ltd., a new domestic company of the Konica Minolta Group. Haraguchi will take office as president on April 1, 2016.

Features of the New Company

In line with the TRANSFORM 2016 Medium Term Business Plan launched in 2014, Konica Minolta has been making progress towards transforming itself into a customer-centric company and realizing sustainable profit growth.
As part of its ongoing efforts, Konica Minolta will establish a new company to reinforce its contributions to its domestic customers’ value creation and business growth by supporting reforms to their digital workflows utilizing the expertise in digital marketing and digital manufacturing that Konica Minolta has accumulated through its own practices as a manufacturer, as well as by offering solutions tailored to specific needs of industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial and industrial printing.

Purpose of Establishment of the New Company

The new company aims to achieve genre-top positions in the following business operations by offering value added solutions to customers to help them facilitate transformation to their digital workflows, thereby contributing to its customers’ value creation and business growth

• Offer digital manufacturing services utilizing the data collected through the measuring instruments to assist customers in the automatization and integration of color and visual inspections for improvement of productivity, and to facilitate workflow reforms at production bases
• Offer digital manufacturing services utilizing the data collected through the measuring instruments to assist customers in the automatization and integration of color and visual inspections for improvement of productivity, and to facilitate workflow reforms at production bases
• Offer solutions to hospitals, clinics and nursing care facilities to promote workflow reforms in the areas of home medical care and nursing care
• Offer a one-stop service by means of a wide range of digital printing systems to cater to diversified customer needs

Overview of the New Company

Company name	Konica Minolta Japan, Inc.
Head office	1-1-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative	To be determined
Business lines	Sales of MFPs (multi-functional peripherals), printers, printing equipment, healthcare equipment, and industrial measuring instruments, as well as related consumables, and solution services Development, planning and marketing to strengthen and expand new core businesses
Capital	397 million yen
Number of employees	Approx. 3,700
Fiscal year end	March 31

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce that it was ranked first place for two consecutive years in the overall manufacturing sector at the 19th Environmental Management Survey conducted by Nikkei Inc.

The annual survey assesses environmental management of Japanese companies and recognizes initiatives toward sustainability in terms of both environment and business management. 1,737 manufacturers were invited to the survey and 413 companies responded.

In the survey Konica Minolta earned the top score in Environmental Management Promotion System, as well as high scores for the rest of the components in the assessment. The company has been developing comprehensive environmental initiatives, including environmental management policies that combine reduction of environmental impact and growth in corporate value. In addition, Konica Minolta has been willing to utilize its own environmental know-how and hands-on practices for both existing and potential customers facing challenges in their environmental management and day-to-day operations to lower environmental impact. These efforts create shared values beyond the Konica Minolta Group for the good of customers and a broader society.

At Konica Minolta, energy-saving and resource-saving initiatives are very important not only for reducing carbon emissions but also for enhancing its competitive edges such as cutting down production costs and material use.

The company has been sharing with customers and suppliers with no financial ties its environmental technologies, know-how and good practices from its offices and factories around the world. The diverse know-how from Konica Minolta helps the customers’ and supplier’s factories strengthen their energy saving activities. The collaborative work with Konica Minolta will be increasing the effect of environmental impact reduction in a broader society. In an initiative, the company’s employees with energy-saving expertise have been visiting and working with suppliers’ factories in China and Vietnam, through assessment of the energy use and assistance for their work to lay out programs to curb emissions. The assistance has also been provided to customers’ factories in Japan and abroad upon request.

Konica Minolta’s Environmental Management

Konica Minolta established its long-term environmental vision “Eco Vision 2050” in 2009, with the target of reduce CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle by 80% by 2050, compared to fiscal 2005 levels. The Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2016 works as an action plan toward the long-term goal and is in tandem with the business plan. At the pillar of the medium-term plan are Three Green Activities: Green Products (planning and development); Green Factories (procurement and production); and Green Marketing (distribution, sales & service, and collection & recycling). These activities cover the entire and each process of the Group’s businesses and have been running globally.

Under the brand proposition “Giving Shape to Ideas,” Konica Minolta will keep creating new value and driving innovations to assist solving societal challenges and strengthen its contribution to the reduction of environmental impact in global supply chains and worldwide community.

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded RobecoSAM Silver Class, a global distinction for corporate sustainability.

Outline of Konica Minolta Japan, Co., Ltd.

In this year’s assessment, Konica Minolta has earned the highest evaluation in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector for its economic initiatives including innovation management and risk management, as well as for environmental initiatives on climate change strategies, environmental policy and its management, and information disclosure.

RobecoSAM, based in Switzerland, is the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. RobecoSAM invites over 3,000 of the world’s largest companies to participate in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Results are analyzed in terms of economic, environmental and social issues with a focus on long-term value creation. Recently RobecoSAM has released its annual “Sustainability Yearbook 2016” in which 77 companies are ranked as Gold Class, 74 companies including Konica Minolta as Silver Class and 97 companies as Bronze Class. Nine Japanese companies including Konica Minolta are awarded Silver Class.

Globally, institutional investors have been stressing the importance of not only financial indices but also environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and policies in evaluating corporations’ long-term and sustainable value creation. Socially responsible investment (SRI) assessment companies provide those institutional investors with company ratings based on ESG researches

At Konica Minolta, its businesses have to play a meaningful societal role in contributing to environmental protection and solutions for many challenges surrounding a global society. Based on this approach, the company has been vigorously working on the creation of new values through innovations. As climate change and other environmental challenges have a great social influence, Konica Minolta has started an initiative to share with its customers and suppliers the environment technology and know-how it has mastered so that they will be utilized to help reduction of environmental burden in the broader society beyond the Konica Minolta Group. The comprehensive management system and worldwide CSR activities embedded in the businesses have been highly appraised.

Besides RobecoSAM Silver Class, Konica Minolta has been included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index for seven years by Dow Jones and RobecoSAM, FTSE4Good Global Index of the UK-based FTSE Group for twelve years, and Japan-based Morningstar Socially Responsible Investment Index since 2003. In addition, the company has been named to CDP’s Japan 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index for three years. Konica Minolta has also been awarded Prime Status by Germany-basd oekom research AG since 2011, among the best companies for CSR in its worldwide industry segment.

Under the brand proposition “Giving Shape to Ideas,” Konica Minolta aims to become a sustainable global company vital to society and will contribute to solving social challenges through its business activities.

For its largest media display on the glass facade of Dhaula Kuan Metro station

Limca Book of Records recognises and certifies Konica Minolta for the largest media display created on glass facade ever. This has been done on Dhaula Kuan Metro station in New Delhi.

Konica Minolta marked its successful culmination of marketing campaign by gaining entry to the Limca Book of Records for the largest display on the glass facade. The display was installed by JC Decaux Advertising India Pvt. Ltd. on April 15, 2014 which measures 100.58m (330ft) wide and 12.8m (42ft) high.

Similar to the Guinness Book of World Records, the LimcaBook of Records emphasises the unique achievements of Indians at home and abroad.

“To be recognised by the Limca Book of Records is an honour. We at Konica Minolta believe in doing things differently and we strive to create new value for our users.”, says Mr. V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India.
It is a huge and memorable moment for Konica Minolta to be part of this remarkable history that has been created.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.:

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer, manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related consumables and solution services. It is also engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels, functional films (including heat insulation films), and optical products (including lens units).

Konica Minolta has been ranked number 1 in the overall ranking of the Environmental Management Survey by the Nikkei Environment Management, which is one of the most prestigious assessment institutions, and they have been assessing enterprises in Japan for their environmental initiatives annually since 1997.

The company rigorously measures enterprises on five parameters, viz., Environmental Management System, Pollution Abatement & Biodiversity measures, Resource Circulation, Product Ecology and Global Warming Reduction.

The survey was carried out in August–November, 2014 for 726 companies. With this outstanding result Konica Minolta, who are leaders in the field of imaging innovations, has improved on its performance for the same survey last year when it was ranked 6th.

“We are proud to be recognised for our environmental consciousness and green initiatives. We always intend to turn our courageous ideas and ground-breaking technologies into products and services with high level of environmental performance and will continue contributing to further reduction of carbon emissions in a global society” says Mr. Yuji Nakata, MD, Konica Minolta India.

Konica Minolta has been developing environment friendly products which work on CO2 emissions reduction. Konica Minolta has always been committed to produce environment friendly products & technology as per the Konica Minolta’s long-term environmental vision, called Eco Vision 2050.

“We are excited to be ranked number 1 in Nikkei Environment Management ranking. Konica Minolta continues to endorse a sustainable society by being a responsible corporate and believe each one of us can collectively generate positive impact on environment” says V. Balakrishnan EGM (Marketing) Konica Minolta India.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.:

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and document technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer, manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related consumables and solution services. It is also engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels, functional films (including heat insulation films), and optical products (including lens units).

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to participate in the prestigious publication of “COP21 CLIMATE CHANGE THE NEW ECONOMY (CCTNE)” with a two-page advocacy, supporting the global initiatives discussed at COP21 in Paris this month.

Aligned with the worldwide efforts for the sustainable future, Konica Minolta has been committed to turn its innovations into products, services and processes that reduce carbon emissions through the product lifecycle. The company has also been spearheading first-hand actions to utilize its rich technical assets and expertise in working with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to curb CO2 emissions and overall environmental impact in broader communities and society.

“As a company dedicated to environmental management, we share our extensive know-how among our group companies, with our customers, and even with suppliers to which we have no capital ties,” said Shoei Yamana, President and CEO of Konica Minolta. “Our motivation is to encourage more companies to undertake environmental measures.”

CCTNE is the flagship magazine by London-based World News – CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy Ltd., published for the annual COP convention and G7 summit. It is an ambitious publishing initiative which will bring further clarity and purpose to the climate debate, creating a platform for governments, corporate leaders and their advisors on a global scale.

The print version of CCTNE is made available for a broad range of world leaders, global corporate business leaders and universities, among others, in time for COP21 summit in Paris, where international leaders work together to agree on a new framework in responding to climate change. The magazine is also distributed to attendees for COP21 at selected hotel rooms and first- and business-class passengers of 18 airlines and departure lounges at the gate.In addition to 40,000 copies of distribution, the magazine is available online for the public.

For more information, Konica Minolta’s advocacy on page 130 and 131 in the electronic version of CCTNE.

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) will be exhibiting at Eco-Products 2015 (December 10-12, 2015), one of the largest environmental exhibitions in Japan, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center): Booth No. 4-001, East 4 Hall

Konica Minolta will showcase the basis and direction of its environmental management that aims to achieve both resolution of environmental challenges in society and growth of corporate value. The company will also show its unique activities across the board in protecting the earth.

Beyond what it can do by itself, Konica Minolta has started an initiative to share with its customers and suppliers the environmental know-how and technologies it has cultivated for decades. Through such collaboration with the stakeholders, the company has been trying to contribute to a sustainable future on a larger scale.

At Eco-Products 2015, Konica Minolta’s booth will have an area for discussion and consultation about various themes of challenges faced by the management and operational leaders of corporations on daily basis. Diorama and AR (augmented reality) used in the exhibits will be visually stimulating in showing examples of Konica Minolta’s environmental activities.

Overview of Konica Minolta Booth

Environmental Management Zone	Long-term vision looking forward to the year 2050 and medium-term plan Eco Vision 2050: long-term environmental vision Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2016: coupling resolution of environmental challenges and corporate growth Provision of Konica Minolta’s environmental know-how and technologies to customers and business partners
Environmental Management Consultation Zone	Examples at Konica Minolta to drive environmental impact reduction, cost-savings and productivity improvement at the same time Implementation of actions in factories and offices: Diorama and AR are used for the show visitors’ visually stimulating experience Konica Minolta specialists to discuss or consult environmental management challenges, such as elimination of operational waste, efficiency increase through changes in office environment and work style transformation.
Green Products Zone	Examples of unique environmental technologies that enable Green Products* Upgraded recycling: used plastic bottles are recycled into highly functional products OLED lighting (Organic Light Emitting Diode lighting) Industrial equipment and devices that contribute to saving energy and resources in a broad range of sectors and industries

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been identified as a Japan leader for the quality of climate change-related information that it disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP, the international not-for-profit organization for sustainable economies. Konica Minolta is therefore awarded a position on the Japan 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for three years in a row. The news comes two weeks ahead of COP21, the U.N. climate change conference, when national leaders meet to agree a global deal to reduce carbon emissions and limit temperature warming.Konica Minolta has earned its position on the index by disclosing high quality carbon emissions and energy data through CDP’s climate change program. The reported data has been independently assessed against CDP’s scoring methodology and marked out of 100. Those organizations graded within the top 10% of responding companies the CDLI. Konica Minolta has scored 100. From 500 major Japanese corporations, 25 companies including Konica Minolta are listed on the CDLI.At the request of 822 investors who represent US$95 trillion in assets, thousands of companies submit annual climate disclosures to CDP. Top scores indicate a high level of transparency in the disclosure of climate change-related information, providing investors with a level of comfort to assess corporate accountability and preparedness for changing market demands and emissions regulation.In Eco Vision 2050, its set of long-term environmental goals, Konica Minolta aims reducing CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle by 80% by 2050, compared to fiscal 2005 levels. The reduction targets were set by using scientific bases including the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) estimates, among others.The company’s Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2016 through fiscal 2016 is closely coupled with its business plan so that lessening environmental impact will drive growth of the company. While its businesses continue to become larger, Konica Minolta works to reduce carbon emissions throughout product lifecycle by 40% in fiscal 2016 (compared to fiscal 2005 levels). Steady progress of the plan has been made through various initiatives globally.Activities to reduce environmental impact has expanded beyond the Konica Minolta Group. The company has been sharing the diverse environmental technology and know-how it has cultivated over many years with customers and suppliers and collaboratively working to curb carbon emissions in society as a whole. In fiscal 2014, Konica Minolta started green Supplier Initiative to assess energy conservation and hold consultations at selected suppliers with no financial ties, as well as to help them develop environmental plans on mid to long-term basis. In addition, at trade shows and seminar events, Konica Minolta has shared with customers its environmental management approaches and case studies to support them solve their challenges in reducing environmental impact.For all stakeholders, Konica Minolta has been driving disclosure of environmental management-related information in a timely manner through its websites, from fundamental environment policies, visions and strategies to material issues, goals and results of each fiscal year and progress of major initiatives as well as environmental data.Under the brand proposition “Giving Shape to Ideas,” Konica Minolta will contribute to social efforts in mitigating climate change and other environmental challenges and enhancing co-creation of value by working with all stakeholders on a global scale.

Konica Minolta, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Garner, North Carolina-based Viztek LLC, a leading healthcare imaging solution provider in the U.S., through Konica Minolta Medical Imaging U.S.A., Inc. (MHUS), its U.S. sales company in the healthcare business. Continue reading →

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“bizhub 367/287/227” and “bizhub Remote Access” follow bizhub series’ unified concept “INFO-Palette,” and set the goal both in achieving total design and strong brand for products, after-sales support and promotional materials.
The bizhub 367/287/227 have operation panel smaller than the more high-speed upper models. On the panel, text and multi-touch icons are widened properly while equal visibility and operability are kept: they are easy for users to understand and operate its multiple functions.
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Comments from Screening Committee of JDP

As the collective design concept for bizhub series MFPs, “INFO-Palette” is utilized. Since user contact points are concentrated to symbolic white-plate motif on the MFPs’ front side, its contrast to the black body is intuitively recognized by users as operation and control component.
Regarding accessibility, remote operation from mobile devices that are used on daily basis, easiness to hold grip of paper cassette from upper and lower side, color universal design including screen display, and comfortable flick operations are thoughtfully designed for various office workers.
Hardware and software are designed in a wholly balanced manner.

Features of “bizhub 367/287/227” and “bizhub Remote Access”

“bizhub 367/287/227” are monochrome MFPs that Mobile Touch Area is newly added on the operation panel and cooperation with mobile device is further enhanced. When the application for mobile device, “bizhub Remote Access” is installed, users can do remote operation by displaying the MFP panel screen on the device screen. For users, a corporate mobile printing environment based on the BYOD approach offers maximum flexibility and convenience. In addition, the MFPs achieve the top class 0.5 W power consumption ratio during the sleep mode, and users are able to realize environmental consideration by looking at power consumption and eco-level displayed on the panel.

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