Environmental Management Systems
(ISO-14001)

About our commitment to the environment and ISO 14001 certification.

Kyocera Communications, Inc. Environmental Policy Statement is:
Kyocera Communications, Inc. promotes an environmentally-friendly culture with employees and on-site contractors.

We are committed to the prevention of pollution, protection of natural resources, waste reduction and compliance with applicable environmental legislation and regulations, and utilizing our technology to develop earth-friendly products.

We strive for continual improvement of our business processes, products and activities. Environmental objectives are established and monitored using targets that measure our progress toward minimizing potential significant environmental impacts.

ISO 14001 & EMS - What is it?
ISO 14001 is an international standard that establishes requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS).

As an ISO 14001 certified company, Kyocera Communications, Inc. is committed to the protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources in our production processes, products, services, and activities. It is our intention to be recognized by our customers, employees and our community as a responsible corporate citizen. Kyocera Communications, Inc. is committed to continual improvement in environmental management and pollution prevention in all of our business activities and in the products and services we provide.

EMS Implementation Team
The environmental impacts and aspects of Kyocera Communications, Inc. operations are evaluated regularly. From this evaluation, goals and targets are established to reduce the severity of significant environmental impacts. The EMS Implementation Team is chartered with addressing these goals and targets through continuous improvement projects that focus in the following areas:

Recycling (controlling and reducing hazardous and non-hazardous waste)

Chemical Control (monitoring acquisition and use of chemicals)

Green Manufacturing (controlling environmental impact of manufacturing)

Utilities (monitoring/reducing electric, water, gas and fuel use)

EMS Essentials
Kyocera Communications, Inc. believes the following to be essential to an effective Environmental Management System:

Kyocera Communications, Inc. will design and manufacture products for minimal environmental impact over the life of the product.

Kyocera Communications, Inc. is committed to the Prevention of Pollution. Specifically, KCI recognizes that the most effective means to reduce pollution is to avoid the generation of waste products. To further that goal Kyocera Communications, Inc. will, where feasible, reduce the consumption of raw materials; re-use materials where no adverse effects are anticipated; and recycle materials to the extent economically practical.

Kyocera Communications, Inc. is committed to the identification, evaluation and compliance with the environmental regulations, legislation and other requirements to which the company subscribes. The compliance with these environmental requirements is a component of the company's overall business operations, and the company will maintain open and on-going communications with employees, regulatory agencies and other interested parties.