TOKYO, JAPAN, March 22, 2002 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that all of its branch offices received ISO 14001 certification on March 20, 2002.

The Japan Management Association Quality Assurance Center (JMAQA) conducted the ISO 14001 certification, which is based the Organization for International Standardization (ISO) standards for environmental management systems.

NTT DoCoMo's Procurement and Supply Department was awarded ISO 14001 certification in November 1998 and the company headquarters and R&D Center were certified in March 2001.

In keeping with one of its primary goals as a responsible corporate citizen - supporting the creation of an environmentally friendly society - NTT DoCoMo continues to strive to incorporate environmental protection into all business operations based on its Corporate Environmental Policy (see attachment).


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NTT DoCoMo's Corporate Environmental Policy

On June 1, 1999 DoCoMo unveiled a corporate environmental policy providing guidelines for the activities of the entire group. The policy is comprised of a "Basic Philosophy" and "Basic Guidelines."

"Basic Philosophy"
Members of the DoCoMo Group will strive to ensure that their business activities remain in harmony with environmental interests, and encourage lifestyles that respect the world's ecosystem.

"Basic Guidelines"

1.	Fulfill responsibilities as a corporate citizen
2.	Build systems that makes society more sensitive to people and nature
3.	Contribute to global environmental protection

DoCoMo's Major Environmental Initiatives

1.	Introduction of Environmental Accounting
	As an open, socially responsible organization, DoCoMo disclosed the results of its environmental accounting in the corporation's Environment Report 2001. With the report, DoCoMo adopted environmental accounting procedures to more accurately grasp the company's overall environmental impact and better reflect environmental awareness in corporate management.
2.	Fulfill responsibilities as a corporate citizen.
	Green Purchasing - DoCoMo Group members are giving priority to environmental considerations in their procurement of materials. Development of more compact phone terminals that consume less power Recycling of rechargeable batteries, chargers and handsets. "Green Building Design Policy"- DoCoMo is promoting the introduction of environmentally friendly building design concepts for all its own and affiliated facilities. "Green R&D Guideline"- DoCoMo is promoting environmental friendly research and development activities. Paper Recycling - DoCoMo is promoting the use of recycled paper for its instruction manuals, product catalogs, paper bags, etc. Using biodegradable phytogenic film for the windows of billing envelopes.
3.	Build systems that make corporate society more sensitive to people and nature
	Introduction of e-billing system reduces 112t paper (assumes 780,000 customers use e-billing system). Efficient logistics by using "DoPa" packet transmission system
4.	Contribute to global environmental protection
	DoCoMo has been participating in an ecological survey aimed at preserving the albatross, a bird species threatened with extinction. DoCoMo is providing an image transmission system that utilizes mobile satellite communications technology to perform remote observations. DoCoMo Wood-greenery program This re-forestation project has been carried out in Yamaguchi, Kanagawa, Hokkaido, Kagawa, and Ishikawa prefectures, and will be launched in Mie prefecture in April 2002. DoCoMo supports numerous environmental programs and volunteer activities.