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In Fiscal 1997, KOSÉ established its own environmental management system, with reference to ISO 14001 guidelines, and continues to promote compliance.

To prevent environmental contamination

• KOSÉ is working to stop or limit the use of specific raw and other materials that could contaminate or destroy our global environment.
• KOSÉ has established internal standards for factory emissions, and is further tightening regulations.
  

To reduce energy and natural resources usage

• KOSÉ is working to reduce the use of materials and natural resources as much as possible.
• KOSÉ is working to reduce electricity and water use in all work settings.
  

To reduce waste and promote recycling

• KOSÉ pro-actively works to make use of recycled materials in its products.
• KOSÉ works to adopt for use in its products materials that are easy to dispose of and will not contaminate the environment.
• KOSÉ works to reduce waste and promote separation and collection of recyclables at all factories and offices.
  

To develop eco-friendly raw and other materials for use in products

• KOSÉ pro-actively works to develop raw and other materials friendly to the environment.
• KOSÉ works to reduce the use of natural resources in its products by simplifying and standardizing material use.
  

To pro-actively participate in environmental preservation activities

• KOSÉ supports social-based environmental programs.
• KOSÉ promotes the use of greenery around factories and offices to improve the environment.
  

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