Osram Opto Semiconductors won the title of Green Supplier of the Year at Yazaki's annual awards ceremony, held on June 5, 2013, to honor World Environment Day, the Yazaki Green Supplier of the Year program was established in 2007 as the benchmark for all Yazaki companies and affiliates throughout North and Central America. Yazaki North America, a top automotive supplier, also considered Osram Opto Semiconductors as the Best in Class Green supplier for 2012-2013 honoring them with both awards of excellence. Osram was chosen from Yazaki's top 103 suppliers in North and Central America.
Frank Tillner, Chief Operating Officer of Osram Opto Semiconductors said that Osram Opto Semiconductors follows a responsible, sustainable and careful environmental policy and the programs of Osram Opto Semiconductors to save energy, protect water and avoid chemical waste are improving day by day, not only in production, but also within products. Osram Opto Semiconductors is honored and gratified to receive this award.
Osram was chosen for the award in recognition of its significant contributions to the preservation of the environment through its manufacturing, production, and delivery processes and the fact that it has surpassed other enterprises in its effort to decrease impact on the environment.