Environmental Efforts

Promoting the Creation of Environmentally Friendly Products
In accordance with our theme, we will continue to develop and manufacture environmentally friendly products contributed to save natural resources and recycle materials. For instance, lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances are avoided in the production process. We are following each environmental law to prevent land, air and water pollution issues.

Promoting Green Procurement
FURUNO is obtaining raw materials that contain no harmful substances, in addition we source environmentally friendly materials that decrease the burden on the environment.

Promoting Industrial Waste Reduction and Recycling
FURUNO is promoting reduction and controlling of industrial waste as well as recycling. It is strictly processed under waste management and recycle laws.

Promoting effective use of energy
FURUNO is making efforts to decrease CO2 emissions by promoting effective use of energy in order to avoid global warming. At the same time, we are cutting down on the use of natural resources for reducing the effects on the environment.

Status of ISO14001 Certification ( As of November 2011 )

Miki Factory:
(manufacturing of fishing equipment, navigation equipment, radio communications equipment.)
Engaged in full-scale implementation of environmental management systems since 1998 and acquired ISO14000 certification at the end of 1999.

Nishinomiya Office:
(R&D and corporate headquarters)
Began preparations in 2000 and obtained ISO14000 certification in March 2001.

FURUNO INT Center:
(development, manufacturing, and sale of industrial and medical equipment)
Obtained ISO14000 certification in August 2003.