Yamaha's Policy on the Environment

The Earth exists not only for us, but also for our descendants. We must live in a way that will ensure a future for our children and their children. It is therefore our responsibility to protect our precious environment so that all living creatures will be able to continue to live on this planet forever.

Yamaha's corporate objective is to continue to create 'Kando' and enrich culture with technology and passion born of sound and music, together with people all over the world. We are highly aware that corporate activities are deeply connected to the environment, and as such, we at Yamaha acknowledge our responsibility to nature. We remain dedicated to enriching people's lives and helping to preserve the environment as we live together harmoniously in society.

1. Make efforts to develop technology and provide products that will be as sensitive as possible to the earth's animals, plants, and the environment.
2. Promote energy-saving activities and make effective use of resources in the areas of research and development, production, distribution, sales and service.
3. Minimize and recycle waste products, simplifying waste disposal procedures at each stage of production and distribution, as well as during and after use.
4. Strictly follow environmental rules and regulations, encourage environmental protection activities, and ensure the well-being of employees and citizens by practicing sound environmental management.
5. In developing operations overseas, make environmental protection a priority through investigation and understanding of the environmental standards of each host country.
6. Actively distribute information, contribute to the community, and carry out educational activities concerning environmental preservation.

(Established in 1994)