Konica Minolta listed on 2021 Global 100

Konica Minolta has been listed among the 2021 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (2021 Global 100) for the fourth time and the third year in a row, following 2011, 2019, and 2020 inclusions.

Konica Minolta has been listed among the 2021 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (2021 Global 100)

The Global 100 is announced annually by the Canada-based Corporate Knights at the meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), known as the Davos Meeting. It lists 100 corporations that excel in sustainability, selected from over 8,000 companies around the globe. The inclusion on the list is based upon an evaluation of environmental, social, and governance indicators, as well as the ability to promote diversity and innovation and the percentage of sales of eco-friendly products. 

Konica Minolta believes that pursuing a sustainable society also leads to enhanced sustainability for companies. Based on this belief, the company keeps improving its commitment to innovation that fosters new value creation. It aims to realize both people-centered engagement with worksite professionals and the creation of a sustainable society, simultaneously building on the businesses' growth.

‘Konica Minolta's Workplace Hub, for example, supports diverse work styles at our corporate clients while boosting productivity and creativity. Meanwhile, the Group’s bio-healthcare business is helping to deliver precision medicine. Improving the quality of life for both caregivers and care recipients, the company’s HitomeQ Care Support service is streamlining workflows for caregivers. In yet another field, Konica Minolta’s gas monitoring solution makes gas leaks visible at plants using non-contact, remote-monitoring technology, thereby preventing accidents and helping to ensure the safety and security of urban areas,’ said the company in a statement.

Konica Minolta also addresses global climate change. According to the company, for years, it has been sourcing green power only, saving annually about 1,200 tons of CO2, and substituting travel by using more virtual meetings. 

‘The remote visual support tool, AIRe Link, saved more than 3,000 on-site customer visits in 2020. Moreover, it offsets unavoidable CO2 emissions and supports renewable energy and reforestation as part of various climate compensation projects. We also offer different sustainability services to our customers to help them achieve their environmental goals, such as bizhub ECO or the Enabling Carbon Neutrality program,’ stated Konica Minolta.