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DEC 2013

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2013 Konica Minolta www.countonkonicaminolta.com ❯ The Big Green Picture A bird's eye view of the company's solar panel installation at its U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, NJ. Konica Minolta innovations and energy saving initiatives protect the environment E nvironmental protection remains a top priority for Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. For years, the company has integrated environmental, economic and social perspectives into its corporate strategy with impressive results, including new green technologies, lower energy costs, and increased participation in recycling programs. Continuing to earn global recognition for sustainability efforts, Konica Minolta sets an example of how to successfully work with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to help preserve the environment and protect and enhance our communities. Taking a closer look at some of Konica Minolta's CSR initiatives best reflects the company's philosophy, efforts, and achievements. Eco-Vision 2050 A project committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 80% over 2005 levels, EcoVision 2050 is one of Konica Minolta's most ambitious goals. Eco Vision 2050 involves active planning and participation by multiple Konica Minolta groups worldwide, from engineering and manufacturing of the company's bizhub MFPs and bizhub PRESS products to research and development of the advanced imaging and printing technologies of tomorrow. Another aspect of Eco Vision 2050 is to reduce pollutants throughout the lifecycle of products. To meet this challenge, recycled materials are used in manufacturing, and all Konica Minolta locations across the country dispose of equipment at end of life through contract recyclers that have achieved R2 Certification. Project Sunway Project Sunway is a 967,000 kWh solar energy system that includes nearly 3,500 solar energy panels installed on carport canopies at the company headquarters in Ramsey, NJ. The project generates enough annual output to power 84 homes or offset the greenhouse gas emissions of 132 passenger cars. w w w. M y P R I N T R e s o u r c e . c o m Cost-free Recycling Konica Minolta's Clean Planet program makes recycling easy and cost-free. Recycling is available for all Konica Minolta consumables: toner cartridges, imaging units, waste toner bottles, developer units, and drums. Shipping is free, and the company provides return cartons to make the packing and shipping process easier. Working with over 9,500 customers to date, approximately 56,000 boxes have been shipped to EPA-approved recycling facilities, and over 150,000 items have been recycled. That means nearly 200 tons of material have been kept from landfills. Simitri Toner Technology For more than a dozen years, Konica Minolta printer/copiers and MFPs have featured exclusive Simitri HD toner, a polymerized toner formulation using biomass plant-based materials to reduce environmental impact. Simitri toner has smaller, more uniform particles than ordinary toners. That means almost one-third less toner is needed to create an image. Simitri toner also fuses to paper at lower temperatures, generating less heat and requiring less energy. The emission of CO2 is cut by nearly 40%, reducing output of a gas that contributes to global warming. • bizhubMFPs(MultifunctionalProducts) achieve among the lowest power consumption rates in their class. • FastrecoverytimefromSleepMode avoids standby power drain. • Standardduplexingsavespaperwith 2-sided printing capability at full rated output speed. • AnEco-indicatormonitorspaper,toner, and energy usage by device, account, or enduser to promote greater cost consciousness. • Built-inPageScopesoftwareenables fleet-wide settings to ensure that every MFP operates with optimum energy efficiency. In addition to specific product recognition for "green" performance, Konica Minolta's global approach to energy efficiency has also earned international recognition. By looking to suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to participate in environmental initiatives, Konica Minolta leads the way toward a better—and greener—tomorrow. For more information about Konica Minolta's CSR and Environmental initiatives, visit www.konicaminolta.com. Saving Energy, Saving Paper Other specific features of Konica Minolta's products demonstrate environmental awareness, including: For more information, visit MyPRINTResource.com/10006286 December 2013 / QUICK PRINTING 27

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