Company Continues to Lead Sustainability Efforts Globally

Ramsey, N.J. – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., announced today that its Japan-based headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been listed among the “2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” (2019 Global 100).

Konica Minolta was named one of the 2019 Global 100, which was announced by Canada-based Corporate Knights in conjunction with the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, (WEF) (Davos Meeting), held from January 22 to 25, 2019 in Davos, Switzerland. This marks the second time Konica Minolta has been included on the prestigious Global 100 list following 2011.

The 2019 Global 100 were selected from among 7,536 major global companies based on an evaluation of their environmental, social, and governance activities as well as their promotion of diversity and innovation. Konica Minolta is one of eight Japanese companies included on this global list.

“Konica Minolta is committed to using our position as a global company to create new value for society by offering innovative solutions and considering all stakeholders.” said Kay Du Fernandez, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. “This recognition exemplifies our continual efforts to be a leader in social and environmental sustainability.”

Through Konica Minolta’s global CSR efforts, the company places importance on the following issues and integrates them into its group-wide management philosophy.

• Environment
• Social innovation
• Customer satisfaction and product safety
• Responsible supply chain
• Human capital
• Diversity

By promoting global initiatives based on these material issues on a global scale, Konica Minolta aims to contribute to the evolution of the business community and society at large, and to the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.