Zero emissions - Survey of environmentally friendly businesses - Brief Article

Japan, Inc., May, 2003

> Claims of environmental friendliness are not merely the preserve of manufacturers. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun also surveys businesses in non-manufacturing sectors to see what they are doing to reduce waste and conserve resources. Rated top in its field during 2002 was the Seibu Department Store chain, which scored high marks in seven criteria: operation system (96 points out of a possible 100); publicizing of information (85); promotional activities and services (97); vision (77); risk management (90); recycling of resources (90) and measures to prevent global warming (100).