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Sustainability Report 2006

Formulation of a Corporate Philosophy
The Kobe Steel Group's Corporate Philosophy
1.    We provide reliable and advanced technologies, products and services that satisfy customers.
2. We support each employee in developing his or her abilities, while respecting mutual cooperation within the Kobe Steel Group.
3. Through continuous efforts for innovative change, we aim to enhance our corporate values.


The Kobe Steel Group celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, which makes 2006 an important year, not only because it is the first year of our second century in business, but also because it is the first year of our new Medium-Term Business Plan. At this juncture in our development, we have adopted a new corporate philosophy for the Kobe Steel Group that embodies both our shared values and the role we envision for ourselves within society.

With the support of our stakeholders, the Kobe Steel Group contributes to the development of society and the happiness of working people by meeting societal needs through the advancement of our technologies, skills, products and services. We are also creating a workforce composed of people who respect each other, promote Group harmony, and cooperate as they work together toward a common goal. In the midst of an evolving business environment, we also remain committed to maintaining a sense of challenge while quickly and appropriately responding to change.

With these ideas in mind, we formulated the new corporate philosophy shown above. We will endeavor to develop in step with society while ensuring that these precepts are shared by all Kobe Steel Group employees.