A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Many of you already know that Toshiba provides some of the highest quality products on the market. However, you may not know that we develop these high quality products in an environmentally sound manner. From the beginning of our planning and design stages, to the manufacturing phase, to packaging the product and then shipping it to your doorstep, we make every effort to use the best environmental practices and techniques available.

In Japan, as well as other parts of the world, Toshiba is known as a company dedicated to preserving our environment. Our President?s commitment to achieving sustainable development in our environment is clear. This commitment to environmental preservation stretches across the continents to every Toshiba facility worldwide, including Toshiba International Corporation's (TIC's) Industrial Division.

Worldwide, Toshiba has made many historical accomplishments towards preserving our environment. This is equally true for TIC. Our environmental efforts have resulted in the Houston's Industrial Division being awarded an ISO 14001 Certificate.

Before earning the distinction of becoming ISO 14001 Certified, our Environmental Management System (EMS) was audited and then evaluated against stringent environmental standards. NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. (NSF-ISR), a respected and experienced international registrar, made the determination that our EMS was, and remains, worthy of this distinction.

Toshiba's environmental commitment slogan is "Committed to People, Committed to the Future, Toshiba."

As you browse through this website, you will see that our slogan is more than just words. Our efforts to preserve the environment and natural resources prove that we are committed to the people of today, as well as to our future generations.

Just as you have come to trust in our commitment to provide the finest quality products, you can also trust in our commitment to help maintain and preserve our environment.

When it comes to purchasing your next product, there are many things that need to be considered. When you purchase a Toshiba product, not only are you purchasing a high quality product, you are also partnering with a worldwide organization that has taken steps to make that high quality product in an environmentally conscious manner. We do this because we are indeed committed to the people and committed to the future.

Thank You,
Mike Ayers