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 Murata actively implements initiatives to curb greenhouse gases - mainly CO2* - that are emitted as a result of our business activities. In fiscal 2005, CO2 emitted from our plants and subsidiaries in Japan totaled 414,405 metric tons-CO2. In terms of CO2 emissions per unit of net production, this is a decrease of 68% from fiscal 1990 levels.
*Murata does not emit the greenhouse gases other than CO2 |
 Mesh belt furnaces consume large amounts of electric energy. Formerly, even on days when plants were not in operation we ran our mesh belt furnaces at the same temperature as on plant operating days. By optimizing the temperature decrease/increase profiles, we can now run the mesh belt furnaces at a low temperature on non-operating days. We also improved the conditions under which heat treatment equipment is used. These measures have enabled us to reduce CO2 emissions by 4,766 metric tons per year. - We have commenced activities for energy saving in production facilities by actually measuring the energy consumption of each production facility and analyzing energy consumption by facility type.
- Continuous efforts are also under way to design energy-saving production facilities. By introducing high-efficiency production facilities, we have reduced CO2 emissions by 5,520 metric tons per year
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| Also as concerns general facilities, we are actively committed to energy conservation by introducing cogeneration systems and through other means. |
Energy Audit (Yokaichi Plant) |
Murata has set itself a goal for fiscal 2010 of reducing CO2 emissions per unit of net production in Japan by 25% compared to fiscal 1990 levels. In fiscal 2005, our Company achieved 32% reduction per unit of net production, greatly exceeding the original target. We attribute this result primarily to a high rate of capacity usage, so can't be certain of automatically attaining our target for fiscal 2010.
To ensure the achievement of our fiscal 2010 target, we horizontally communicate information on individual initiatives implemented at each office and plant, so as to share existing expertise throughout the entire Company. Moreover, we strive to further reduce CO2 emissions through active replacement of current equipment with more energy-efficient models.
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