Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. (MEW), a core member of the Matsushita Group, won the Grand Prize for the 14th Global Environment Award, according to an announcement released on February 8, 2005. The company was one of 124 applicants for the award, which aims to promote the coexistence of industrial development and environmental protection Sponsored by the Fujisankei Communications Group, the award is presented to companies, local governments, universities and citizens' groups that actively pursue environmental conservation activities.

MEW was rated highly for its unique achievement in developing and diffusing energy-saving and long-life lighting equipment. Its ratio of eco-friendly product sales for its full range of products surpassed 50 percent in fiscal 2003.

The Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Award was won by Sharp Corp., the world's front runner in the field of solar electricity generation systems. The Environment Minister's Award went to Dai Nippon Printing Co., which succeeded in reducing the amount of toluene, an ink solvent, that it discharges into the atmosphere. The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister's Award was presented to Shimizu Corp., one of the largest general contractors in Japan, which has taken a wide-ranging perspective in actively working to reduce and recycle construction wastes.




Posted: 2005/06/07 10:16:51 AM
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