Monthly Archives: December 2015

For its largest media display on the glass facade of Dhaula Kuan Metro station

Limca Book of Records recognises and certifies Konica Minolta for the largest media display created on glass facade ever. This has been done on Dhaula Kuan Metro station in New Delhi.

Konica Minolta marked its successful culmination of marketing campaign by gaining entry to the Limca Book of Records for the largest display on the glass facade. The display was installed by JC Decaux Advertising India Pvt. Ltd. on April 15, 2014 which measures 100.58m (330ft) wide and 12.8m (42ft) high.

Similar to the Guinness Book of World Records, the LimcaBook of Records emphasises the unique achievements of Indians at home and abroad.

“To be recognised by the Limca Book of Records is an honour. We at Konica Minolta believe in doing things differently and we strive to create new value for our users.”, says Mr. V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India.
It is a huge and memorable moment for Konica Minolta to be part of this remarkable history that has been created.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.:

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer, manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related consumables and solution services. It is also engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels, functional films (including heat insulation films), and optical products (including lens units).

Konica Minolta has been ranked number 1 in the overall ranking of the Environmental Management Survey by the Nikkei Environment Management, which is one of the most prestigious assessment institutions, and they have been assessing enterprises in Japan for their environmental initiatives annually since 1997.

The company rigorously measures enterprises on five parameters, viz., Environmental Management System, Pollution Abatement & Biodiversity measures, Resource Circulation, Product Ecology and Global Warming Reduction.

The survey was carried out in August–November, 2014 for 726 companies. With this outstanding result Konica Minolta, who are leaders in the field of imaging innovations, has improved on its performance for the same survey last year when it was ranked 6th.

“We are proud to be recognised for our environmental consciousness and green initiatives. We always intend to turn our courageous ideas and ground-breaking technologies into products and services with high level of environmental performance and will continue contributing to further reduction of carbon emissions in a global society” says Mr. Yuji Nakata, MD, Konica Minolta India.

Konica Minolta has been developing environment friendly products which work on CO2 emissions reduction. Konica Minolta has always been committed to produce environment friendly products & technology as per the Konica Minolta’s long-term environmental vision, called Eco Vision 2050.

“We are excited to be ranked number 1 in Nikkei Environment Management ranking. Konica Minolta continues to endorse a sustainable society by being a responsible corporate and believe each one of us can collectively generate positive impact on environment” says V. Balakrishnan EGM (Marketing) Konica Minolta India.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.:

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and document technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer, manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related consumables and solution services. It is also engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels, functional films (including heat insulation films), and optical products (including lens units).

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to participate in the prestigious publication of “COP21 CLIMATE CHANGE THE NEW ECONOMY (CCTNE)” with a two-page advocacy, supporting the global initiatives discussed at COP21 in Paris this month.

Aligned with the worldwide efforts for the sustainable future, Konica Minolta has been committed to turn its innovations into products, services and processes that reduce carbon emissions through the product lifecycle. The company has also been spearheading first-hand actions to utilize its rich technical assets and expertise in working with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to curb CO2 emissions and overall environmental impact in broader communities and society.

“As a company dedicated to environmental management, we share our extensive know-how among our group companies, with our customers, and even with suppliers to which we have no capital ties,” said Shoei Yamana, President and CEO of Konica Minolta. “Our motivation is to encourage more companies to undertake environmental measures.”

CCTNE is the flagship magazine by London-based World News – CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy Ltd., published for the annual COP convention and G7 summit. It is an ambitious publishing initiative which will bring further clarity and purpose to the climate debate, creating a platform for governments, corporate leaders and their advisors on a global scale.

The print version of CCTNE is made available for a broad range of world leaders, global corporate business leaders and universities, among others, in time for COP21 summit in Paris, where international leaders work together to agree on a new framework in responding to climate change. The magazine is also distributed to attendees for COP21 at selected hotel rooms and first- and business-class passengers of 18 airlines and departure lounges at the gate.In addition to 40,000 copies of distribution, the magazine is available online for the public.

For more information, Konica Minolta’s advocacy on page 130 and 131 in the electronic version of CCTNE.New Window

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) will be exhibiting at Eco-Products 2015 (December 10-12, 2015), one of the largest environmental exhibitions in Japan, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center): Booth No. 4-001, East 4 Hall

Konica Minolta will showcase the basis and direction of its environmental management that aims to achieve both resolution of environmental challenges in society and growth of corporate value. The company will also show its unique activities across the board in protecting the earth.

Beyond what it can do by itself, Konica Minolta has started an initiative to share with its customers and suppliers the environmental know-how and technologies it has cultivated for decades. Through such collaboration with the stakeholders, the company has been trying to contribute to a sustainable future on a larger scale.

At Eco-Products 2015, Konica Minolta’s booth will have an area for discussion and consultation about various themes of challenges faced by the management and operational leaders of corporations on daily basis. Diorama and AR (augmented reality) used in the exhibits will be visually stimulating in showing examples of Konica Minolta’s environmental activities.

Overview of Konica Minolta Booth