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Emission Data of Production Facilities

The following air quality and water quality data relates to emissions at all works, plants and facilities operated by Kobe Steel and major group companies. For exhaust gases the tables show emissions of NOx, dust and dioxins, and for wastewater chemical oxygen demand (COD), in some cases biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), suspended solids (SS), oil and dioxins. Regulation values are also given in all cases. Data relating to emissions and the transfer of major chemicals substances covered under the PRTR Law are available.

Please refer to the PDF file below for details of release and transfer volumes subject to notification under the PRTR Law.

Annual release and transfer of substances subject to notification under the PRTR Law by the Kobe Steel Group

Release and transfer volumes that require notification under the PRTR Law

Iron & Steel Business
Kakogawa Works
Kobe Works
Takasago Works
Shinko Kenzai, Ltd.
Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Amagasaki Factory)
Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Onoe Factory)
Kobe Special Tube Co., Ltd.
Shinko Bolt, Ltd.
Ceratechno Co., Ltd. (Akashi Plant)
Ceratechno Co., Ltd. (Bizen Plant)
Tesac Wirerope Co., Ltd.
Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd.
Kansai Coke and Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Kakogawa Plant)
Shinko Kobe Power Inc. (Shinko Kobe Power Station)

Welding Business
Fujisawa Industrial Operations
Ibaraki Plant
Saijo Plant
Shinko Actec Co., Ltd.
Shinko Taseto Co., Ltd.
Hanshin Yosetsu Kizai Co., Ltd.
Kobe Welding Wire Co. Ltd.

 
Aluminum & Copper Business
Moka Plant
Chofu Works
Daian Plant
Sun Aluminium Industries, Ltd.
Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Shinko Aluminum Wire Co., Ltd.
Shinko-North Co., Ltd.
Shinko Leadmikk Co., Ltd.
Niko-Aluminium Industries, Ltd.
Kobelco & Materials Copper Tube, Ltd.

Machinery Business
Harima Plant (Standard Compressor Plant)
Shinko Engineering Co., Ltd.

Head Office
Kobe Corporate Research Laboratories
Kobelco Research Institute, Inc. (Sputtering Target Division)
Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima Factory)
Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Ogaki Factory)
Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. (Harima Plant)
Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd.
Japan Superconductor Technology Inc. (Wire Rod Plant)
Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. (Technical Research Laboratory)
Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd.

Air Quality Data

* Regulation values are based on the Air Pollution Control Law, prefectural ordinances, and the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins.
* Unit: ppm for NOx, mg/Nm3 for dust, and ng-TEQ/ Nm3 for dioxins.

Water Quality Data

* Regulation values are based on the Water Pollution Control Law, prefectural ordinances, the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins, the Sewage Water Law, and municipal ordinances concerning sewage water.
* Unit: mg/l, pg-TEQ/l for dioxins
* ND (Not detected): Below the quantitative limit

  Name of works, plant, facility or group company
Address

Main Products:


Name
  Comments from General Manager/Director in charge of environmental affairs

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Name of facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
Dust
Dioxins

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)

Iron & Steel Business

  Kakogawa Works
1 Kanazawacho, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0137
Tel +81-79-436-1111 Fax +81-79-436-1400

Main Products:
Steel plate, hot-rolled sheet, cold-rolled sheet, coated sheet, wire rod


Yoshinori Onoe, General Manager
  We have almost completed the environmental measures adopted in 2006 and have continued to reduce emissions of environmentally harmful substances. Having established a clear priority on the environment throughout the works, we are committed to maintaining and raising levels of awareness and effectively dealing with all risks in the future.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
Heating furnace
190
250
100
77
90
52
Dust Boiler
Boiler
Heating furnace
70
100
100
11
15
2
Dioxins Industrial waste incinerator
Sintering plant
5
1
0.36
0.092

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
10
25
11)
10
3.6
12.0
<1
0.0013
1) Liquid petroleum
Company included in water quality data: Kansai Coke and Chemicals Co., Ltd

  Kobe Works
2 Nadahama Higashicho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0863
Tel +81-78-882-8030 Fax +81-78-882-8290

Main Products:
Steel wire rod and bar


Masahiro Kawase, General Manager
  As an urban steelworks born and bred in Kobe, we make every effort to avoid contaminating the environment and stay in close communication with members of the local community. Our goal is to enhance our overall manufacturing capabilities, including saving energy and recycling, to become the world's number one special steelworks.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
Heating furnace
250
130
100
179
85
49
Dust Boiler
Boiler
Heating furnace
200
50
150
83
1.2
7
Dioxins Incinerator
10
0.3

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
10
30
1.51)
10
4.2
18
<1
0.0012
1) Liquid petroleum

  Takasago Works
3-1, Araicho Shinhama 2-chome, Takasago, Hyogo 676-8670
Tel +81-79-445-7111 Fax +81-79-445-7231

Main Products:
Steel castings and forgings, titanium products, steel powder, industrial machinery, compressors, equipment for the energy and nuclear fields


Yusaku Karino, Deputy General Manager
  We always make sure that we use the latest environmental technology when installing new equipment, to minimize the environmental impact. We also make every effort to enhance the environmental performance of existing equipment through initiatives such as optimizing operating procedures, meticulously carrying out maintenance and actively installing energy saving technology.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Steel powder reducing furnace
Heating furnace
130
150
200
64
41
96
Dust Boiler
Steel powder reducing furnace
Heating furnace
50
100
100
1.1
2.4
1.9
Dioxins Electric arc furnace (for steel powder)
5
0.000038

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
15
26
1.5
-
5
17
<0.5
-
Company included in water quality data: Kobelco Research Institute Inc. Sputtering Target Division

  Shinko Kenzai, Ltd.
46 Marushimacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 660-0086
Tel +81-6-6418-2621 Fax +81-6-6418-6701

Main Products:
Guardrails, bridge railing, grating, anti-slip steel sheet, aluminum road material


Hiroshi Matsuda, General Manager, Manufacturing Division
  Having obtained Eco-Action 21 certification at our head office plant in September 2009, we continue to reduce levels of waste from our production activities and cut CO2 emissions. We intend to focus on shifting to alternative modes of transport when shipping products during fiscal 2010. We are committed to being an environmentally friendly company in all aspects of our business activities in the future.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
Dry kiln
150
150
230
39
35
31
Dust Boiler
Boiler
Dry kiln
100
100
50
1
1
1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins

300

300
51)
-

22
260
5
-
1) Liquid petroleum

  Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Amagasaki Factory)
10-1 Nakahamacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 660-0091
Tel +81-6-6411-1071 Fax +81-6-6411-9644

Main Products:
Steel and processed steel products for prestressed concrete (PC), coated steel wire, steel wire for springs


Rikio Hashimoto, General Manager
  Since the introduction of Eco-Action 21, each and every member of staff has continued to work towards reducing CO2 emissions, levels of waste and wastewater emissions. We promote initiatives such as reducing specific consumption, increasing transport efficiency and installing energy saving equipment, all of which also help to improve earnings. Our monthly environmental meetings meanwhile bring together representatives from all departments in order to share environmental information and raise awareness.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Heating furnace
150
130
42
19
Dust Boiler
Heating furnace
50
100
0
0.013
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
20
30
5
-
3.9
6
0
-

  Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Onoe Factory)
128 Imafuku, Onoecho,Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0027
Tel +81-79-424-2681 Fax +81-79-424-2686

Main Products:
General-purpose wire rope, special wire rope, processed rope products, other secondary wire rod products


Shinichi Maeda, General Manager
  We have set out an environmental policy aimed at saving energy and resources and carry out activities accordingly. In fiscal 2009, we continued to increase yield and focused on reducing energy consumption. We intend to expand our Eco-Action 21 activities in the future, having obtained certification in fiscal 2007, so as to reduce our environmental impact even further.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Heating furnace
Cogeneration equipment
150
170
600
87
23
280
Dust Boiler
Heating furnace
Cogeneration equipment
100
250
50
3
60
2
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
15
25
2
-
6
6
0.6
-

  Kobe Special Tube Co., Ltd.
13-1 Chofu Minatomachi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 752-0953
Tel +81-832-46-3781 Fax +81-832-45-1092

Main Products:
Seamless stainless steel tube, precision tube, specialty tube, titanium tube


Keiichi Wada, Managing Director
  We have continued to work on saving energy, cutting CO2 emissions and reducing levels of waste ever since obtaining ISO 4001 certification in February 2007. In fiscal 2009, we achieved a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions by switching fuels to municipal gas. We will continue to implement ongoing improvement activities in the future in order to ensure sustainable development.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
180
180
180
56
42
33
Dust Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
200
200
200
2.5
13
2.5
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins

50

50
5
-

6.7
9
0.5
-

  Shinko Bolt, Ltd.
17 Futamata Shinmachi, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0002
Tel +81-47-328-6551 Fax +81-47-328-6558

Main Products:
High strength bolts (torque converters, high tensile bolts)


Shinichiro Yoshino, General Manager, Production Department
  Having obtained Eco-Action 21 certification, we continue to implement environmental improvement activities accordingly at Shinko Bolt. As we have a large share of the market for bolts in the wind power generation sector, we also play a key role in preserving the environment through our products.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
25
70
-
-
6
1
-
-

  Ceratechno Co., Ltd. (Akashi Plant)
11-70, Kisaki 5-chome, Akashi, Hyogo 673-0037
Tel +81-78-923-8678 Fax +81-78-923-8397

Main Products:
Refractory bricks, various unshaped refractories


Naoki Kakumura, General Manager
  We continue to promote recycling in order to reduce levels of waste. We also engage in energy saving activities based on departmental targets for saving electricity and water. We review our environmental targets on a regular basis and strive to continually improve our activities so as to preserve the environment for the local community.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace (dry kiln)
250
45
Dust Heating furnace (dry kiln)
350
8
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

  Ceratechno Co., Ltd. (Bizen Plant)
2835-7 Honami, Bizen, Okayama 705-0033
Tel +81-869-67-0011 Fax +81-869-67-1346

Main Products:
Refractory bricks, various unshaped refractories


Yutaka Nakano, General Manager
  In addition to ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, we are fully committed to Eco-Action 21 activities on a company-wide basis in order to reduce environmental impact and preserve the environment for the local community. In fiscal 2009, we achieved our targets in terms of both saving energy and reducing levels of industrial waste.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace (firing furnace)
450
27
Dust Heating furnace (firing furnace)
200
10
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

  Tesac Wirerope Co., Ltd.
11-1 Nishiki Nakamichi, Kaizuka, Osaka 597-8501
Tel +81-72-432-9251 Fax +81-72-432-2339

Main Products:
Wire rope, steel wire, stranded wire


Hiroki Murakami, General Manager, Nishikihama Plant
  As our plant is located next to the beach, we take the utmost care to control the quality of our wastewater. In 2009, we obtained Eco-Action 21 certification and were also commended for our outstanding contribution to promoting greenery. We will continue to raise levels of environmental awareness amongst all of our employees and step up our environmental activities in an effort to win the affection of the public, as a plant that puts the environment first.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Heating furnace
150
150
44
34
Dust Boiler
Heating furnace
100
200
ND
ND
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
300
51)
-
-
45
1.17
-
1) Liquid petroleum

  Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd.
10-15, Hachimanmachi 3-chome, Imizu, Toyama 934-8502
Tel +81-766-84-3181 Fax +81-766-84-3468

Main Products:
Specialty steel forged products (die steel, plastic mold steel, other precision forged steels), specialty rolled steel


Takumi Nagao, General Manager, Toyama Works
  Our Toyama Works is located in a thriving fishing community, amidst beautiful natural surroundings overlooking Toyama Bay. We therefore take extra care to prevent water contamination. In fiscal 2010, we intend to step up our environmental risk assessment activities and get each and every employee involved in our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Heating furnace
150
130
45
64
Dust Boiler
Melting furnace
Heating furnace
100
200
200
0.7
80
9.1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
20
50
3
-
4
13
0.5
-

  Kansai Coke and Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Kakogawa Plant)
7 Kanazawacho, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0137
Tel +81-79-436-1500 Fax +81-79-435-1626

Main Products:
Coke, coke oven gas, chemical products


Kunio Ishikawa, General Manager
  Our Kakogawa Plant is located on the same site and operates in conjunction with Kobe Steel's Kakogawa Works. As such, we make every effort to avoid contaminating the air and water and are actively involved in efforts to reduce environmental impact, in areas such as minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Coke oven
Coke oven
350
350
190
215
Dust Coke oven
Coke oven
150
150
8
5
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Water quality data is included in Kakogawa Works.

  Shinko Kobe Power Inc. Shinko Kobe Power Station
2 Nadahama Higashicho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0863
Tel +81-78-882-8036 Fax +81-78-882-8037

Main Product:
Generation and wholesale supply of electricity


Kimio Hashimoto, General Manager
  Our goal is to earn public trust in our power station through the stable supply of energy. As an urban coal-fired power station, surrounded by the beautiful Rokko Mountains and the Port of Kobe, all of our employees are dedicated to preventing pollution and making effective use of resources.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
24
24
19
21
Dust Boiler
Boiler
10
10
3
4
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
10
30
1.51)
-
4.1
22
<1
-
1) Liquid petroleum

Welding Business

  Fujisawa Industrial Operations
100-1 Miyamae, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-8551
Tel +81-466-20-3111 Fax +81-466-20-3289

Main Products:
Welding robot systems


Yoshiki Kawaue, General Manager
  Fujisawa Industrial Operations is a combined facility spanning two of Kobe Steel's business divisions and seven group companies. Our General Administration Section oversees environmental management for the entire site and is responsible for activities such as controlling the quality of wastewater, reducing, recycling and effectively disposing of waste, implementing global warming measures and ensuring that chemicals are managed properly. As the site is located next to a residential area, we also try to prevent noise during the night.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
60
90
10
-
17
31
1.5
-
Company included in water quality data: Shinko Taseto Co., Ltd.

  Ibaraki Plant
2-19 Higashi-Unobecho, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0879
Tel +81-72-621-2111 Fax +81-72-620-2015

Main Products:
Covered welding electrodes, flux-cored wires, compound solvents


Hideki Yamamoto, General Manager
  We implement a range of measures aimed at reducing levels of waste, saving energy and minimizing dust. In fiscal 2009, we reduced levels of waste through initiatives such as sorting, managing and reusing waste products and took steps to prevent noise from external dust collectors and other machinery. We are also heavily involved in activities to improve the environment in the vicinity of the plant.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Dry kiln
Boiler
Calcining furnace (firing furnace)
230
150
200
37.5
29
44
Dust Dry kiln
Boiler
Calcining furnace (firing furnace)
200
100
300
1
1
1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
300
51) 2)
-
-
8.2
0.7
-
1) Ibaraki municipal sewage ordinance
2) Liquid petroleum

  Saijo Plant
6400-1, Saijocho Misonou, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0024
Tel +81-82 423-3311 Fax +81-82-420-0038

Main Products:
Covered welding electrodes, high-functional materials


Shigeki Nishiyama, General Manager
  We obtained Eco-Action 21 certification five years ago and continue to implement a range of environmental initiatives, including everyday energy saving activities. To reduce power consumption, we measure air leaks from pressurized facilities every day and make every effort to improve efficiency. We will continue to get all of our employees involved in environmental activities in the future.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Dry kiln
230
48
Dust Dry kiln
200
24
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
-
5
-
-
-
2
-

  Shinko Actec Co., Ltd.
682 Iwanaka, Hidakacho, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-5302
Tel +81-796-42-1212 Fax +81-796-42-1218

Main Products:
High functional filters, odor eliminators


Yoshizo Hashimoto, General Manager
  Taking full advantage of our small-scale operations, we tackle environmental issues on a company-wide basis. We implement and have achieved solid results from a range of initiatives, such as promoting the 3Rs to comprehensively reduce levels of waste sent to landfill, introducing energy saving equipment to significantly reduce power consumption and eliminating waste in order reduce levels of wastewater.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
600
-
-
-
4.2
-
-

  Shinko Taseto Co., Ltd.
100-1 Miyamae, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-8551
Tel +81-466-20-3131 Fax +81-466-20-3115

Main Products:
Flux-cored welding wires, solid welding wires


Yukinobu Matsushita, President
  We are committed to energy saving activities, through initiatives such as reducing levels of industrial waste sent to landfill, improving productivity, effectively controlling air conditioning systems and saving electricity. As a major manufacturer for Fujisawa Industrial Operations, we carefully control levels of contamination at all water sources when treating wastewater, so as to diligently ensure compliance with water quality regulations.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Water quality data is included in Fujisawa Industrial Operations.

  Hanshin Yosetsu Kizai Co., Ltd.
1028-12 Mitsuita, Okayama, Okayama 709-2105
Tel +81-867-24-4181 Fax +81-867-24-4340

Main Products:
Flux for automatic welding


Shigeyoshi Okamura, President
  Since obtaining Eco-Action 21 certification in 2007, all of our employees have continued to work towards reducing levels of industrial waste. We also organize energy saving competitions, whereby the company is divided into six groups to see who can come up with the best energy saving activities.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Melting furnace
Dry kiln
Firing furnace
28
30
35
12
14
14
Dust Melting furnace
Dry kiln
Firing furnace
12
15
15
1
7
7
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
30
30
-
-
15
4
-
-

  Kobe Welding Wire Co. Ltd.
3-36 Osadanocho, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto 620-0853
Tel +81-773-27-2131 Fax +81-773-27-6358

Main Products:
Solid welding wires


Yukio Hida,
Managing Director and Representative Director
  In addition to implementing rigorous control procedures in order to comply with strict targets agreed with the local authorities (1/10 of national levels), we are committed to achieving zero emissions through initiatives such as recycling sludge into usable resources and reusing product packaging materials.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Boiler
180
150
In grace period
87
71
26
Dust Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Boiler
250
200
In grace period
<2
<10
<1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
300
300
3
-
3.2
1.2
0.9
-

Aluminum & Copper Business

  Moka Plant
No. 2 Kogyo Danchi 15 Kinugaoka, Moka, Tochigi 321-4367
Tel +81-285-82-4111 Fax +81-285-84-0231

Main Products:
Aluminum sheet and strip


Takahiko Sato, General Manager
  We are committed to energy-saving production and increasing the percentage of waste products that we recycle. We have also taken steps to minimize volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions, including installing exhaust gas purification systems. We will continue to participate in environmental activities as we live in harmony and partnership with the local community.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Melting furnace
Waste incinerator
180
180
300
56
99
54
Dust Boiler
Melting furnace
Waste incinerator
300
300
250
3
9
62
Dioxins Boiler
Waste incinerator
10
10
0.00000026
0

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
BOD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
20
40
51)
-
15.6
9.6
2.1
-
1) Liquid petroleum

  Chofu Works
14-1 Chofu Minatomachi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 752-0953
Tel +81-83-246-1211 Fax +81-83-246-1271

Main Products:
Aluminum extrusions, fabricated aluminum products, copper sheet and strip


Yoriyuki Shibata, General Manager
  Our operations are located in the beautiful and historical surroundings of castle town, in the Chofu area of Shimonoseki. We have always placed great importance on working in harmony and partnership with the local community and will continue to do so as we engage in environmental activities in the future, involving each and every one of our employees.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Melting furnace
Melting furnace
150
180
180
18
52
27
Dust Boiler
Melting furnace
Melting furnace
100
300
300
5
10
72
Dioxins Melting furnace(Aluminum alloy facility)
5
0.24
Company included in air quality data: Shinko Fab Tech, Ltd.

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
30
50
2.5
10
14.5
1
<1
0.011
Company included in water quality data: Shinko Fab Tech, Ltd.

  Daian Plant
1100 Daiancho Umedo, Inabe, Mie 511-0284
Tel +81-594-77-0330 Fax +81-594-77-2249

Main Products:
Aluminum and magnesium castings, aluminum and magnesium forgings


Takumi Fujii, General Manager
  In 2009, we installed a sand recycling system as part of our sand casting operations and managed to reduce industrial waste by approximately 500 tons per year year on year. We also supply auto manufacturers the world over with suspension components designed to reduce CO2 emissions by contributing to lightweight vehicle development.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Melting furnace
Gas engine
110
120
600
75
61
429
Dust Boiler
Melting furnace
Gas engine
100
100
50
2
12
2
Dioxins Melting furnace(Aluminum alloy facility)
5
0.000015

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
10
10
2
-
4.9
3.4
0.4
-

  Sun Aluminium Industries, Ltd.
260 Roppocho, Inage-ku, Chiba, Chiba 263-0004
Tel +81-43-422-1231 Fax +81-43-422-5452

Main Products:
Aluminum foil, processed aluminum foil


Noboru Tanaka, General Manager
  One of the goals set out in our corporate philosophy at Sun Aluminium is to "care for the environment and actively contribute to the local community". As such, we continue to engage in activities based on ISO 14001. In fiscal 2009, we installed a treatment system for volatile organic chemicals (VOC).

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
150
40
Dust Boiler
100
0.3
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

  Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd.
2-1, Komorie 2-chome, Moji-ku, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007
Tel +81-93-381-1331 Fax +81-93-381-3833

Main Products:
Condenser tube, copper alloy tube, composite products, heat exchangers


Katsutoshi Wada, General Manager, General Administration Department
  During fiscal 2009, we focused on reducing levels of industrial waste, saving energy and reducing water consumption. In addition to reducing volumes of chemicals and machine oil taken off site, introducing paperless operations and replacing wooden crates with reusable iron crates, we also reduced fixed power consumption for hydraulic pumps and reused rainwater.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
150
50
150
0
28
46
Dust Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
50
50
100
0
0
0
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
30
100
5
-
2.5
5.8
<1
-
Company included in water quality data: Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc. Wire Rod Plant

  Shinko Aluminum Wire Co., Ltd.
2153-1 Hishiki 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka 593-8315
Tel +81-72-271-1481 Fax +81-72-271-1486

Main Products:
Aluminum alloy wire and bar, aluminum alloy processed wire and bar products


Terumi Kiriyama, President
  Since obtaining environmental management system certification in February 2009, we have continued to focus on initiatives such as reusing machinery lubricant oil and reducing levels of waste. We are committed to being a reliable company that is universally trusted, especially by members of the local community.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
180
180
180
78
93
71
Dust Heating furnace
Heating furnace
Heating furnace
100
100
100
1
1
1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
40
25
5
-
5.9
9.8
0.5
-

  Shinko-North Co., Ltd.
1758-1 Kami-Inayoshi, Kasumigaura, Ibaraki 315-8523
Tel +81-299-59-4111 Fax +81-299-59-4597

Main Products:
Aluminum extrusions, aluminum fabricated products


Shigeyuki Toyama, President
  All wastewater that we produce flows into Lake Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan. Given the importance of preserving the lake's environment, particularly in terms of preventing eutrophication, phosphorous levels are required to stay below 0.5mg per liter. To comply with requirements, in March 2010 we completed work on a two-year plan to replace water treatment tanks at five locations with the greatest impact on phosphorous concentration with the very latest advanced treatment tanks.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
In grace period
89
Dust Boiler
In grace period
10
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
15
20
5
-
8
4
1
-

  Shinko Leadmikk Co., Ltd.
2-1, Komorie 2-chome, Moji-ku, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007
Tel +81-93-381-1337 Fax +81-93-381-3352

Main Products:
Electronic parts, semiconductor parts


Fumiyuki Kaiga, President
  In addition to actively implementing initiatives such as reducing levels of waste and promoting the 4Rs, we make every effort to reinforce legal compliance and to live in harmony and partnership with society. We are committed to earning the trust of consumers and members of the local community, with the aim of creating a genuinely environmentally friendly company in which each and every employee plays their part.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
BOD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
600
600
5
10
20.6
19
1
0.00025

  Niko-Aluminium Industries, Ltd.
16-1 Kinugaoka, Moka, Tochigi 321-4367
Tel +81-285-83-2131 Fax +81-285-84-0458

Main Products:
Aluminum sheet painting, aluminum slitting, aluminum sheet punching


Takashi Ideta, President
  In addition to effective environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001, we also actively promote energy saving measures and are committed to lossless production. We organize educational and training exercises to raise levels of environmental awareness amongst all of our employees and continue to engage in activities aimed at contributing to the local community.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Painting line
230
34
Dust Painting line
200
1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
BOD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
25
50
5
-
5.3
3.2
0.5
-

  Kobelco & Materials Copper Tube, Ltd.
65 Hirasawa, Hadano, Kanagawa 257-0015
Tel +81-463-82-3111 Fax +81-463-83-1920

Main Products:
Copper tube for air conditioners, copper tube for hot water supply


Kazuhiko Haraguchi, General Manager
  We implement a range of social contribution and energy saving activities and are committed to reducing levels of industrial waste. In fiscal 2009, we relocated our industrial waste storage facilities, reinforced measures to prevent water and soil contamination and installed in-house treatment facilities to reduce volumes of liquid waste.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Melting furnace
200
24
Dust Melting furnace
200
0.4
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
15
35
3
-
5.6
5.8
1
-

Machinery Business

  Harima Plant (Standard Compressor Plant)
41 Harimacho Niijima, Kako-gun, Hyogo 675-0155
Tel +81-79-436-2101 Fax +81-79-436-2199

Main Products:
Compressors


Fuminori Haraguchi, General Manager
  As Kobe Steel's main standard compressor plant, our goal is to help prevent global warming through our environmentally friendly, energy saving products and to contribute to society. On April 7, 2010, our SD Series of steam-driven air compressors was presented with the Japan Industrial Technology Grand Prix Special Jury Prize. We are determined to develop more "Only One" products in the future.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
100
90
25
-
7.2
6
0.6
-

  Shinko Engineering Co., Ltd.
1682-2 Motoimacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-8505
Tel +81-584-89-3121 Fax +81-584-87-0020

Main Products:
Energy systems, testing machinery, torque converters, environmental related equipment


Hiroki Kida, President
  In addition to supplying products, technologies and services designed to reduce environmental impact and cut CO2 emissions, we also implement energy saving measures, ensure that all waste products are properly processed and recycle resources in an effort to contribute to society. All of our employees are dedicated to ensuring legal compliance and aim to work in harmony and partnership with the local community through cleaning activities, close communication and other such initiatives.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust Melting furnace
(high frequency induction furnace)

Boiler
200


100
200*


9
Dioxins NA
-
-
* Measures currently underway based on investigation of causes

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
30
40
5
-
4.2
<1
<1
-
Company included in water quality data: Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Ogaki Factory

Head Office

  Kobe Corporate Research Laboratories
5-5, Takatsukadai 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2271
Tel +81-78-992-5600 Fax +81-78-992-5532

Main Products: -


Kozo Saeki, General Manager, General Administration Department
  We carry out research and development with the aim of increasing the Kobe Steel Group's earnings and paving the way for future growth across a wide range of sectors. We are therefore subject to a wide range of environmental legislation. To ensure compliance with such legislation, we are working to reduce levels of waste and consumption of resources such as electricity and water through Eco-Action 21 activities involving all of our employees.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
Boiler

150
150

150

55
50
38
Dust Boiler
Boiler
Boiler
100
100
100
<1
<1
<1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
BOD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
2000
2000
5
-
1.1
1
1
-

  Kobelco Research Institute, Inc. (Sputtering Target Division)
3-1, Araicho Shinhama 2-chome, Takasago, Hyogo 676-8670
Tel +81-79-445-9020 Fax +81-79-445-9025

Main Products:
Sputtering target material


Yukihisa Komiya, General Manager
  Having obtained ISO 14001 certification in 2004, we manufacture products such as LCD panels and electronic components for Blu-ray devices based on a policy of environmentally friendly manufacturing, which enables us to engage in activities aimed at protecting the local environment through both our products and our manufacturing operations.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust Melting furnace
Melting furnace
Melting furnace
200
200
200
169
96
10
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Water quality data is included in Takasago Works.

  Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima Factory)
12-4 Gion 3-chome, Asa Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 731-0138
Tel +81-82-874-1111 Fax +81-82-874-9150

Main Products:
Construction machinery, related parts


Masashi Hirayama, General Manager
  In addition to reducing CO2 emissions and levels of waste, we pay close attention and do our utmost to make sure that our operations do not inconvenience local people, as a result of vibrations, noise or odors for instance. We also use components made from a high percentage of recycled materials in our products, as well as manufacturing and supplying excavators boasting world-leading levels of fuel efficiency.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
600
51)
-
-
41
1.5
-
1) Liquid petroleum

  Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Ogaki Factory)
1682-7 Motoimacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0932
Tel +81-584-89-3104 Fax +81-584-87-0014

Main Products:
Construction machinery, related parts


Shinji Kito, General Manager
  We are committed to preventing global warming and implementing resource recycling measures to pave the way for a society that is sustainable on a global scale. We also continue to improve company-wide environmental management systems in an effort to create a society in which we can live in harmony with local people based on mutual trust.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Water quality data is included in Shinko Engineering Co., Ltd.

  Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd.
740 Yagi, Okubocho, Akashi, Hyogo 674-0063
Tel +81-78-936-1331 Fax +81-78-938-2015

Main Products:
Cranes, other construction machinery


Hidesato Matsuoka, General Manager, Okubo Plant
  We aim to save energy by developing fuel-efficient, low-noise, lightweight machinery and cranes for wind power generation systems. We are also committed to efficiency-oriented production activities, including increasing productivity so as to save electricity and fuel, and implement a range of other energy saving initiatives.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
-
600
5
-
-
89
4
-

  Japan Superconductor Technology Inc. Wire Rod Plant
2-2-1, Komorie, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007
Tel +81-93-391-2835 Fax +81-93-391-2847

Main Products:
Superconducting wire


Takayuki Miyatake, General Manager, Wire Rod Plant
  We are focused on reducing power and water consumption and levels of waste at our Wire Rod Plant. In fiscal 2009, we successfully achieved our power consumption target by reviewing times when electric furnace doors are opened and closed. We also carry out roadside cleanup activities in the surrounding area and assist with efforts to improve the local environment.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Water quality data is included in Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd.

  Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. (Harima Plant)
19 Niijima, Harimacho, Kako-gun, Hyogo 675-0155
Tel +81-79-436-2500 Fax +81-79-436-2506

Main Product:
Process equipment


Hitoshi Hirai, General Manager
  We set aside a Dust Cleaning Day every month in order to clean the inside of the plant. We are also taking steps to reduce levels of waste and power consumption and actively incorporate 5S* activities into all workplaces in an effort to create a working environment in which all employees can work safely and comfortably.

*5S: Seiri (organization), seiton (neatness), seiso (cleaning), seiketsu (keeping clean) and shitsuke (discipline)

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Firing furnace
Firing furnace
Firing furnace
180
180
150
123
84
55
Dust Firing furnace
Firing furnace
Firing furnace
25
25
25
23
21
1
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
28
28
5
-
7.8
20
ND
-

  Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. (Technical Research Laboratory)
1-4 Murotani 1 chome, Nishi-ku Kobe, Hyogo 651-2241
Tel +81-78-992-6500 Fax +81-78-997-0550

Main Products: -


Akihiko Jogu, President
  During fiscal 2009, we successfully increased the percentage of waste products recycled at our Technical Research Laboratory by 8% year on year and reduced power consumption by 12%. We also organized initiatives such as an emergency drill to ensure that all employees comply with wastewater standards. As an environmentally oriented company, we take the local environment into consideration in all of our operations.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx NA
-
-
Dust NA
-
-
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
COD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
2000
2000
51)
10
16
22
2
0.0039
1) Liquid petroleum

  Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd.
112 Kaida-Higashimachi, Kurayoshi, Tottori 682-0014
Tel +81-858-26-8111 Fax +81-858-48-1077

Main Products:
High-pressure gas vessels and other pressed parts, assembled products


Yoshihide Nakai, Senior Officer
  As we manufacture liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers as one of our main lines of products, we pay special attention to industrial wastewater and measures to eliminate odors when applying coatings. We are also fully committed to saving energy so as to reduce CO2 emissions, through initiatives such as using furnace exhaust gas in bake hardening. In these ways, we are striving to live in harmony with the beautiful natural environment of Kurayoshi, surrounded by mountains and the sea.

Air
Substance Facility Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
NOx Boiler
Boiler
Boiler
260
260
260
87
101
82
Dust Boiler
Boiler
Boiler
300
300
300
19
10
18
Dioxins NA
-
-

Water
Substance Regulation Value Actual Measurement (Max.)
BOD
SS
Oil
Dioxins
160
200
5
-
2.6
1
0.5
-