Shimano

Shimano is a leading retailer of bicycle components and sport fishing equipment. As a company that helps people interact with nature, it is natural that they should be concerned with the impact their product and the users of their product have on the environment.

"In our rapidly growing urban society it is sometimes easy to forget the importance of harmonious balance between people and nature. Protecting that balance will assure the world's children the very same natural experience we enjoy today. We will be firm with our resolve towards the realization of our corporate ideal- making ourselves closer to people while bringing people closer to nature" (Official website)

The focus for the company's environmental strategies are:
1. Respect and adhere to international environmental standards and local environmental regulations.
2. Study and set goals for reducing the company's environmental burden. Make changes as a result of thorough assessments and set environmental targets as part of an environmental management system.
3. Implement the following measures to reduce the environmental impact resulting from the company's business activities: (1)Save resources, including energy use, introducing 'reduce-reuse-recycle' practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize the use of harmful chemicals, prevent the polluting of air, water and soil, and tackle noise and vibration problems. (2) Administer and dispose properly of waste materials. (3)Provide resources for the research and development of 'low impact' goods.
4. As a member of the local and global community, the company will cooperate with the efforts of environmental groups.
5. While increasing awareness and education among our staff, we will promote our environmental initiatives among shareholders, customers and the local community.
6. While conducting international operations the company will remain vigilant regarding environmental protection and the respect regional environmental policies.

LINK :
Shimano