Taking the Environment Personally

We all know how important it is to protect the environment - in theory. However, consciously placing environmental protection first in our daily activities is the commitment it takes to actually make a difference and undo some of the negative environmental impact that has taken place over the last 100 years.

At Subaru Canada, Inc., we come by our ambitious environmental commitment honestly. Our parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI), is devoted to these sam goals in Japan and throughout the world and this global environmental initiative is beginning to make an impact. For example, in the Nikkei Eco-Oriented Business Survey, which rates Japanese automotive manufacturers in regards to their overseas environmental activities, FHI leapt from 42nd place in 2003 to 7th place in 2004.

To help do our part, Subaru Canada, Inc. is proud to have achieved ISO 14001:1996 certification, an internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management Systems. ISO 14001 certification is awarded to corporations around the world that adhere to a strict environmental code of ethics.

Subaru Canada, Inc. obtained ISO 14001:1996 certification from SGS SSC Canada Inc., an ISO accredited registration body specializing in quality, environmental and social accountability management systems certification in 165 countries worldwide. This ISO 14001:1996 certification is the result of the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) that covers administration of Subaru Canada, Inc.'s sales process and warehousing, distribution of parts to dealerships and the sales and service of vehicles at the Subaru of Mississauga dealership. While Subaru of Mississauga was the first Subaru Dealer in North America to obtain ISO 14001:1996 certification, Subaru Dealers across the country are being encouraged to follow suit.

Our commitment to environmental responsibility was even evident in the building of our new corporate head office, as we made every effort to ensure our building materials, workstations and office furniture were sourced from environmentally responsible companies like Knoll, Inc. (ISO 14001 certified) and Krug Inc. By reducing our impact on the environment and continually looking for ways to help improve our environmental commitment, we hope to help preserve the environment for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Subaru Canada, Inc. has implemented an environmental policy that will enable us to reduce pollution and water as well as energy and water consumption. This environmental policy also fosters a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that we never stop striving to meet our environmental targets and goals on our way to becoming a world-class leader in environmental performance.

Subaru Canada, Inc. earned ISO 14001:1996 certification as a company. As a family, we will make sure we keep up the good work!

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