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<<< JFS WEEKLY DIGEST >>> 22 - 29 Apr. 2008

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Newly Arrived Articles from Japan for Sustainability
(22 - 29 Apr. 2008)
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Sony Advances Its Usage of Green Electricity

Sony Corp. announced on December 4, 2007, that it will aim to reduce the
amount of CO2 emitted by its subsidiary companies in Japan and around
the world by 50,000 tons by 2010 through further promotion of renewable
energies. This will be a four-fold CO2 reduction compared to fiscal 2006,
when the introduction of renewable energies across the Sony Group
helped eliminate about 13,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2058-e

Nippon Keidanren Announces Survey Results of Philanthropy for FY2006

The Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) announced the results
of a survey on philanthropic activities for FY2006 on December 18, 2007.
The organization established the "One Percent Club" in November 1990,
which consists of companies and individuals that voluntarily try to
contribute at least one percent of their ordinary profits or disposable
incomes to social activities.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2059-e

Quick Slide Rule Calculation of CO2 Emissions Available on PCs and Cell
Phones

Iwate Prefecture introduced a new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
calculator, called "Electric Digital Slide Rule, at the opening ceremony
of the "Iwate Carbon Diet Project 2007" on November 1, 2007. The slide
rule is an advanced version of the "Environmental Load Slide Rule,"
which was created by the staff of the local government in 2006. The "
electric digital slide rule" works on a personal computer or a cell
phone to quickly calculate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2060-e

Solar Air Heating Panels for Schools Launched

Shin Nikkei Co., a Tokyo-based manufacturer of building and housing
materials, began sales of solar air heating panels for school buildings,
dubbed the 'Solar Wall,' on December 17, 2007. Drawing solar-heated
outside air into a room, the product can supplement regular heating.
After making such panels to order, the company started mass production
of solar air heating units for nationwide sales.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2061-e

More Companies Adopt Hybrid Vehicles as Company Cars

An increasing number of companies are adopting hybrid vehicles as
company cars in efforts to further promote environmental activities such
as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle fuel consumption.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2062-e

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