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DENSO is protecting the Earth Since our founding in 1949, DENSO has long considered the needs of the environment in developing its operations. DENSO set even higher standards in a plan called, DENSO EcoVision 2005. The following are four action guidelines in the plan.   Strengthening Environmental Management The DENSO group companies have environmental committees, which are incorporated into the global “DENSO Environmental Committee” organization. They share the basic policy/action guidelines and work on environmental issues in each region. Formed in 1992, the Environmental Committee has spearheaded many environmental initiatives including ISO 14001 certification. Of all the 67 group locations, 60 have received confirmation of compliance with ISO 14001. Nowadays, ISO 14001 certification is the benchmark for environmentally committed companies.   Environmentally Friendly Development and Design How can we reduce environmental loads imposed by automobiles? DENSO develops technologies for purifying exhaust gas from engines and control systems to enable highly efficient fuel consumption. DENSO also develops high performance recyclable-material products. Followings are examples of technologies and products DENSO developed in 2001 :   High-pressure injection technology for common rail type diesel fuel injection systems. This technology has enabled us to attain the exhaust gas control standard, beyond that of the current control standard in Europe.   Belt-driven integrated starter generator (ISG) for hybrid vehicles. This is the first generator in the world that integrates starting and charging devices.   Car air conditioner using natural coolant (CO2) that has a minimal global warming effect. The unit was mounted on Toyota Motor Corporation’s fuel cell hybrid vehicle “FCHV-4” for demonstration and testing on public roads to study commercialization feasibility.   Clean factories through reduced environmental load   DENSO properly identifies input of resources and output of products and waste associated with the manufacturing process. We take comprehensive and effective measures to reduce environmental loads.   DENSO has attained zero landfill waste (less than 1 percent compared with FY 1999) at all 14 locations in Japan. Currently, we are studying the feasibility of reducing landfill waste at all our overseas group companies.   In regards to energy use, we are committed to attaining a 10 percent reduction in FY 2010, which is beyond the reduction target (7 percent compared with1990) set by the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association. Including business growth, this figure is equivalent to a reduction of 40 percent. We are committed to the development of high-level, energy saving technology under the concept of “realization of minimal energy loss at factories”.   Promotion of environment-related external links and dissemination of information The “welfare for handicapped persons,” “fostering of young people,” and “environmental conservation,” are top priorities for social contribution at DENSO.   In 2001, we launched “Eco Ranger 21” with an NPO. This environmental education program is designed to educate young people about the importance of protecting the environment. Elementary school students in the Aichi Prefecture enhance their understanding of the significance of environmental conservation through the natural environment in the local area through programs with DENSO.   More information is available about DENSO’s environmental activities in our Environmental Report (http://www.globaldenso.com/ENVIRONMENT/e-report/index.html).   [Contact] Shinya Omi, Yoko Suga, Miwa Kurokawa, Jennifer Knoll Corporate Communications Department of DENSO Corporation, +81-566-25-5594/ shinya_omi@denso.co.jp, yoko_suga@denso.co.jp, miwa_kurokawa@denso.co.jp, jennifer_knoll@denso.co.jp http://www.globaldenso.com