FUJI XEROX CERTIFIED BY CHINESE GOVERMENT

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Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen Granted Certification as Environment Friendly Corporation Organized for the First Time by Chinese Government

Shenzhen, China, June 2005  – Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen Ltd., one of Fuji Xerox’s manufacturing sites, was recognized by the State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA) on May 26 as being an environment friendly corporation. The certification, which is for independent industrial companies in China, was granted following an onsite examination in April 2004 and a 10-day public reviewing conducted from July 30. Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen was the only Japanese company as well as the only company in the Guanzhou region of China that has received the certification. SEPA promotes environmental preservation activities in manufacturing industries in China and aims to further the mutual development of the environment and the economy. The agency initiated the certification activity in 2003, and 11 corporations including Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen have been awarded the certification, which is positioned as the highest possible honor bestowed by the Chinese government for environmental-conscious activities. The investigation by SEPA covers 22 items in three categories – environment, management and products – with main areas including the following: 1 Restriction of pollutants 2 Attainment of ISO14001 EMS (environmental management system) 3 A waste recycling rate at a domestic industry-leading level 4 Workplace hygiene in manufacturing departments 5 Nonuse of prohibited substances in products and manufacturing processes 6 Forestation of more than 35 percent of the site Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen, established as a printer manufacturing facility in 1995, obtained ISO14001 EMS certification in November 2000. It constantly advances a stance of being eco-friendly, concentrating in particular on three areas: boosting environmental efficiency by conserving energy and electricity; reducing resources and recycling waste; and, reducing use of harmful chemical substances. A zero-waste promotion committee was inaugurated in September 2003 to increase environmental awareness among employees through in-house promotion and training, encouraging the sorting of waste, conserving of paper, restricting use of dry-cell batteries, all which would result in the reduction of waste. At the same time, the company has been accelerating the recycling of household waste by using it as a viable power source. As a result, it has increased its waste-recycling rate from 37.5 percent in fiscal 2002 to 94.5 percent in fiscal 2003, and finally achieved “Zero Waste”note in December 2004. In addition, employees contribute to greening of the manufacturing site by shouldering the expense of planting seedlings, with 29 trees planted to date. Note Fuji Xerox defines “zero waste” as a waste landfill rate of 0.5 percent (by weight) or lower, and the achievement is subject to maintaining a recycling rate of 99.5 percent or higher for three consecutive months. Fuji Xerox has transferred its experience in achieving zero-emissions at its Ebina Center and Takematsu Center to Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen to develop leading-edge environmental conservation activities in China. Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen’s environmental promotion manager stayed at Ebina/Takematsu Centers for one month to acquire the know-how accumulated at these sites, and combined with Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen’s knowledge, promoted activities throughout the company. These activities have been highly evaluated in the awarding of the certification. Fuji Xerox of Shanghai Ltd., a manufacturing site in China where mid- and low-end copying machines and toner cartridges are developed and produced, also achieved Zero Waste in January this year. Eco-Friendly Activities at Fuji Xerox and its Affiliates Fuji Xerox and its affiliates promote the attainment of ISO14001 EMS certification as a fundamental environmental strategy. As of December 2004, the number of ISO14001-certified sites totaled 53 in Japan and 21 in other countries/regions, including R&D facilities, manufacturing plants and sales departments. Fuji Xerox will continuously strive to realize a sustainable society by commanding a global-leading level of environmental management. Fuji Xerox of Shenzhen Overview Location: Guanlan Dahe Village, Changqing Industrial Area, Baoan Shenzhen 518110, China Established: June 2, 1995 Area: 115,000m2 Capital: US$38 million (Fuji Xerox 90%, Fuji Xerox (China) Limited 10%) Products: Laser printers, copying machines, digital multifunction devices and other related components Employees: Approx. 3,700 (As of May 2005) About Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Founded in 1962, Fuji Xerox is a 75/25 joint venture between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Japan and Xerox Corporation of Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A. It is a market leader in digital monochrome and color products and document solutions in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, China (including Taiwan), and Korea. It is also a leader in recycling, knowledge management and corporate citizenship. The Fuji Xerox Group has 33,800 employees, including 13,400 in Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Japan. Fuji Xerox recorded revenues of 942.8 billion yen in fiscal year 2001. For further information, please visit the Fuji Xerox Co. Contact: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Corporate Communications Tel: +81-3-3585-6792 (Tokyo)

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June 14, 2005 at 11:14 AM