System Integration-LCA*

To evaluate the environmental impact throughout the life cycle of systems, software and services.

● SI-LCA is used to evaluate the environmental impact of systems, software and services throughout their life cycles.

● When new systems are introduced, they yield positive effects such as a reduction in the movement of people and objects and lower resource consumption.
 　However, the use of IT equipment also has negative consequences: system manufacturing requires resources, and IT equipment requires power. SI-LCA evaluates both positive effects and negative effects at the 10 life cycle stages.

■ 10stages

■ Positive Benefit vs Negative Benefit

GeoMation Farm (Agriculture Information Management System)

GeoMation Farm supports to foster agriculture, contributes to reduce environmental impact by utilizing ICT.

● By using satellite imagery, GeoMation Farm can classify each wheat field in terms of the growth status. From this information, farmers can harvest at the appropriate timing and reduce 33%¹⁾ CO2 emission for drying.

● By utilizing ICT, the use of all farming resources including soil, fertilizers, and agrichemicals can be optimized, reducing wasteful consumption.

● Award
　　◆ u-JAPAN Grand Prize 2008, Environmental Category Award
　　◆ Green IT Promotion Council, Chairman Award 2008
　　◆ ECO Products Grand Prize, Chariman Award