"Mitsubishi Motors Environment Initiative Program 2015" Highlights
Formulation of the "Mitsubishi Motors Environment Initiative Program 2015" provided an opportunity to re-examine the activities and targets of the "Environment Initiative Program 2010" from the four perspectives of "products and technology," "business activities," "collaboration with society" and "stronger basis of implementation." It also added new activities for the Mitsubishi Motors Group as a whole as it works towards the achievement of the "Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020."
1.Products and Technology
In the area of "products and technology," the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric-powered vehicles (EV and PHEV). It will also develop new technologies to improve performance of EV/PHEV and create systems and organizations for the recycling and reuse of spent batteries. In addition, it will endeavor to reduce environmental load throughout the product lifecycle by proactively launching more "Green Technologies", including hybrid vehicle, next generation MIVEC* engine and idling stop mechanism, expanding application of "Green Plastic" and strengthening the management of hazardous substances contained in products and materials.
*Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system
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Specific initiatives and targets *1
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Prevention of global warming
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(1)Reduction of vehicular running CO2 emissions
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(2)Enhancement of EV/PHEV product lineup and expansion of sales territory
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(3)Development of new technologies to improve performance of EV/PHEV
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(4)Development and deployment of "Green Technologies"
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Recycling and resource conservation
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(5)Development of new technologies and enhancement of organizations and systems for the recycling and reuse of EV/PHEV
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For used drive batteries
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(6)Development and commercialization of less resource-intensive materials
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(7)Improvement of recycling efficiency of used automobiles and its parts
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Prevention of environmental pollution
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(8)Expanded deployment of low-emissions gas vehicles
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(9)Reduction of hazardous substances in products
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*1:All targets are for FY2015 unless specifically noted otherwise
*2:Based on calculation methods used in the 3rd joint meeting of the Industrial Structure Council and Central Environmental Council on 2003.5.22
2.Business Activities
The company will promote environmental activities in all facets of its operations, including product planning, development, production and after-services. It will also set environmental standards for business activities in the individual areas of production, procurement, sales and after-services etc, and will endeavor to improve the levels of environmental initiatives throughout the Mitsubishi Motors Group.
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Production and logistics
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(10)Reduction of unit CO2 emissions in production
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(11) Reduction of unit CO2 emissions in logistics
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(12)Resource conservation and recycling in production
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(13)Resource conservation and recycling in logistics
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(14)Reduction of hazardous substances generated in production
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(15)Establishment and enforcement of environmental standards in production
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Development, sales, servicing and offices
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(16)Reduction of unit CO2 emissions in non-production facilities
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(17)Reduction of unit CO2 emissions at non-production affiliates
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(18)Establishment and enforcement of environmental standards in sales and servicing
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Collaborative activities with suppliers
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(19)Enhanced management of hazardous substances in the supply chain
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(20)Promotion of energy and resource conservation at suppliers
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(21)Global deployment of green purchasing guidelines
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*3:Knockdowns (vehicles exported as parts for assembly at local plants)
*4:Volatile organic compounds
3.Collaboration With Society and Stronger Base of Implementation
The company will play a proactive role in efforts to create infrastructure and perform field testing that will lead to the spread of electric-powered vehicles. It will also work together with customers and society at large to create new transportation system. In addition, the company will endeavor to further expand disclosure of environmental information and will deepen communication with stakeholders in both directions so as to better work with local communities and environmental NPOs/NGOs on effective conservation activities.
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Collaboration for the spread of EV/PHEV
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(22)Collaboration with government and other industries for the enhancement of charging infrastructure
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(23)Research into Smart Grid and other strategies for utilizing electric vehicles
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Biodiversity
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(24)Promotion of activities under the Basic Guidelines for the Preservation of Biodiversity
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Strengthening of environmental management
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(25)Promotion of environmental management that is integrated with affiliates
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(26)Expanded application of LCA *5 in product development
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(27)Enhancement of environmental information disclosure and environmental communications
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(28)Promotion of systematic environmental education
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*5:Lifecycle assessment