Global Sustainability

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H2 Global Sustainability is a Priority 

Konica Minolta’s global, long-term sustainability strategy, Eco Vision 2050, sets goals for the company to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle. Currently it is ahead of schedule and on track to reach carbon minus status by 2030 instead of 2050, as originally planned. The initiative promotes recycling, effective use of Earth’s limited resources and the restoration and preservation of biodiversity. The company also helps corporate clients and suppliers achieve effective use of resources by constructing efficient supply chains using on-demand production and reducing workflow and supply chain loss. 

Konica Minolta was recently given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2025. Learn more here. 

H2 Eco Vision 2050 

Konica Minolta is committed to a sustainable future and considers our planet in all aspects of our business. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal framework, we’ve established key environmental issues to address by the year 2030.  

• Climate Action 

• Good Health and Well-being 

• Responsible Consumption and Production 

• Life on Land 

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H2 Battery-Embedded 

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Konica Minolta is providing notice of its battery-embedded products subject to the waste recycling requirements in California. 

Manufacturers are required to inform their retailers of covered battery-embedded products pursuant to California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, as amended by Senate Bill 1215. Covered battery-embedded products, as defined in Section 42463(f)(1), are subject to a waste-recycling fee under section 42464(b), which holds retailers responsible for collecting at point of lease or sale or new and refurbished products. 

Please refer to this list of Konica Minolta covered battery-embedded products by brand, model number and chemistry. 

H2 Clean Planet Program 

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Want to act responsibly, meet the environmental targets of your company and make an effective contribution to protecting natural resources? 

Take advantage of Konica Minolta’s Clean Planet Program. It ensures the simple and convenient, yet reliable and environmentally sound disposal of toner cartridges and bottles, imaging units, waste toner bottles, developer units and drums – and makes a valuable contribution toward the protection of our environment!

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H2 Imaging Equipment Collection Service 

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Konica Minolta offers customers convenient take-back services for used and/or end-of-life consumer desktop printers and MFPs. To learn more about Konica Minolta’s take-back service or for any inquiries, please email devicerecycling@kmbs.konicaminolta.us. 

In addition, certain jurisdictions within the U.S. require the recycling of used electronic equipment. For more information regarding the electronic recycling regulations in your respective area, click the link below.  

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H2 Green Products 

Konica Minolta’s Green Products Certification System is an original process for evaluating and certifying products with superior environmental performance 

H3 Eco Friendly Plastics 

Konica Minolta has developed a technology that blends PET plastic with PC from water bottles to create a recycled material that can be used in the outer casing of MFPs. This is the first-ever use of recycled materials for the outer casing of MFPs in the industry. We have also started producing toner bottles made from recycled HDPE plastics from recycled milk bottles. 

H3 Simitri Toner 

Konica Minolta’s own Simitri toner is made with plant-based “biomass” materials. It contains smaller particles than ordinary toner, which cuts toner consumption by 30+%. 

H3 IH Fixing Technology 

Induction Heating (IH) Fixing technology only heats the roller’s surface rather than the entire roller. This reduces power consumption during the fixing process and results in shorter warm-up times. Additionally, this feature automatically cuts off residual fixing heat when no print jobs are taking place, further contributing to energy savings. 

H2 Green Marketing 

Konica Minolta’s Green Marketing activities help us set environmental goals based on regional needs related to distribution, packaging, sales and service. 

H3 SmartWay Partner 

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As a SmartWay partner, Konica Minolta agrees to reduce emissions and fuel use in logistics activities.  

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H3 Two Sides North America 

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Konica Minolta is a member of Two Sides North America, a rapidly growing non-profit organization that promotes the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper. 

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H3 Project Sunway 

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Konica Minolta uses solar power to reduce environmental impact at our U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, NJ. We have installed a 967,000 kWh solar energy system consisting of 3,498 240-watt solar panels. 

H2 Green Factory 

Konica Minolta operates its original Green Factory Certification System for the comprehensive evaluation of the environmental activities at its production sites. The system aims to reduce waste, CO2 emissions and chemical substances at each production site. Through this initiative, we also work with suppliers to help reduce their environmental impact.