The Kobe Steel Group actively publishes environmental information and data through the Sustainability Report posted on our Web site to inform all stakeholders about environmental management in the Kobe Steel Group. Efforts are made at plants and works to improve communication on environmental issues by holding regular meetings for discussions with local residents.
Sustainability Report
Every year since the first environmental report appeared in 1999, a report has been published that compiles the Group's projects and initiatives to benefit the environment. Since 2006 social issues have been included, and this expanded version was renamed the Sustainability Report. We have striven to improve the report's content and readability, taking into account the readers' opinions we receive. We will continue our efforts to report widely on the results the Kobe Steel Group has achieved through our environmental conservation activities.
Sustainability Report on the Internet
Previous reports (Japanese version)
Exchange of Views on Sustainability Report
A discussion on the 2007 Sustainability Report was held at the Kakogawa Works with students from Kobe University. Students asked such questions as what the important issues are when preparing the Report and how the company perceives corporate worth. It was explained that the content is made as easy as possible for readers to understand, and that negative information is disclosed as well as good results.
It was pointed out that the Group's overall policy on social responsibility was not included in the social report section, and so in this year's edition a section has been devoted to address this issue.
Discussion with Kobe University students at Kakogawa Works
Environmental Information Disclosed on Public Monitors
The Kakogawa Works has set up public monitors at the Kakogawa City Office, Harima Town Office and other local community centers to show in real time environmental information such as SOx and NOx levels of emissions at the Works.
The Kobe Works has been showing environmental data on monitors located at Nadahama Science Square and Nadahama Garden Baden.
Public monitors at the Kakogawa City Office
Introducing Products, Technologies and Services Related to the Environment
Products, technologies and services supplied by Kobe Steel Group companies to benefit the environment are introduced on the website below (Japanese only).
Products, technologies and services that the Kobe Steel Group contributes to the environment
Participating in Exhibitions
The Kobe Steel Group participates in exhibitions relating to the environment to display products, technologies and services that contribute to environmental protection.
During 2007, we took part in the Messe Nagoya 2007, ECO-Manufacture 2007, and the 4th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo, among others.
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