In 2005, the NLM Group formulated an action plan to promote the voluntary and proactive environmental initiatives advocated in the Company's basic policy. Based on the Kyoto Protocol, the voluntary action plan is focused on the reduction of greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming functioning as a comprehensive indicator for several environmental parameters, including atmospheric and water quality.
In fiscal 2008, we reduced our greenhouse gas emissions. This reduction was significantly influenced by decreased manufacturing activities resulting from the economic recession in the second half of the fiscal year. Furthermore, net sales declined, and emissions per unit of sales decreased slightly.
Despite marked changes in the business environment, the NLM Group will continue striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce emissions per unit of sales.
Reduce the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to net sales by 10% by 2010 compared with in1990
