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In Business and Everyday Life: The Kobe Steel Group's Environmental and Social Contribution Activities

From factories and communities to everyday life, here at the Kobe Steel Group we are committed to protecting the environment and contributing to the development of society through our wide-ranging business activities and technologies.

		Supplying strong lightweight materials to facilitate lightweight vehicle development and improve fuel efficiency
		Supplying high-performance copper tube to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from air conditioners
		Supplying energy-saving compressors and steam energy generators to reduce industrial power consumption
		Developing hydraulic excavators with 20% improved fuel efficiency to help reduce CO2 emissions in the construction industry
		Switching modes of transport from road to sea to reduce CO2 emissions
		Using natural biogas as city gas to significantly reduce CO2 emissions

		Using slag produced at our steelworks to create marine habitats
		Using coal ash produced by our boilers as bedding material for road construction
		Recycling byproducts wherever possible in an effort to eliminate waste at all of our works and plants

		Start-up of commercial ITmk3® plant using low-grade iron ore and coal
		Developing new SteamStar® technology to generate electricity using excess steam from works and plants
		Working to commercialize UBC® technology, which turns low-grade coal into high-grade coal

		Supplying water treatment systems to purify industrial wastewater
		Working to replace chemicals with safer alternatives at all group plants and works
		Preventing the release of substances that contaminate the air or water wherever possible
		Replacing all galvanized steel sheet with safe chromate-free alternatives

		Creating a biotope where people can interact with nature next door to a power station
		Involving employees in volunteer"clean hiking" activities and working to restore the natural environment on Mount Rokko
		Interacting with the public through rugby, including the National High School Rugby Tournament
		Organizing regular concerts at Shinko Hospital in an effort to promote interaction with the local community
		Organizing nature classes at Nadahama Science Square to encourage children to care for the environment