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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.
Kobe Steel works and plants
Group companies
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, the Sewage Water Law, prefectural ordinances, the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins, and municipal ordinances concerning sewage water.
Unit: mg/l, pg-TEQ/l for dioxins
ND (Not detected): Below the quantitative limit
Name of facility/group company
Address
Main Products
Comments from general manager/environmental officer
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Type of equipment | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
Dust | |||
Dioxins |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
SS | ||
Oil | ||
Dioxins |
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
General Manager
As well as continuing with our ongoing environmental preservation activities, we are taking steps to improve management standards and instill the importance of such activities into all of our employees. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact still further, by quickly adapting to changes in the social and business environments and by promoting independent, ambitious activities in each workplace, including saving energy and reducing waste.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler Reheating furnace |
190 250 100 |
107 130 59 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler Reheating furnace |
70 100 100 |
14 18 2 |
Dioxins | Industrial waste incinerator Sintering plant |
5 1 |
0.13 0.0038 |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 10 | 4.3 |
SS | 25 | 12 |
Oil | 11) | <1 |
Dioxins | 10 | 0.017 |
1) Liquid petroleum
Company included in water quality data: Kansai Coke and Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Kakogawa Plant)
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
General Manager
As an urban steelworks born and bred in Kobe, we make every effort to preserve the environment and stay in close communication with members of the local community. We are also working to reinforce safety, environmental friendliness and disaster prevention, as the cornerstones of production, in an effort to become the world’s number one steelworks for specialty steel.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler Reheating furnace |
250 130 100 |
133 70 49 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler Reheating furnace |
200 50 150 |
79 <1 9 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 4.7 |
SS | 30 | 9 |
Oil | 11) | <1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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
General Manager
We contribute to society through the provision of distinctive "Only One" products across a wide range of fields, from steel castings and forgings, titanium and steel powder to industrial machinery and equipment for the energy and nuclear sectors. We also make every effort to reduce environmental impact, to ensure that we continue to function in harmony with the local community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Steel powder reduction furnace Reheating furnace |
150 150 170 |
33 43 125 |
Dust | Boiler Steel powder reduction furnace Reheating furnace |
100 200 250 |
1.1 1.9 2.8 |
Dioxins | Electric arc furnace (for steel powder) |
5 | 0.00029 |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 6.6 |
SS | 26 | 8.0 |
Oil | 1.5 | <0.5 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Company included in water quality data: Sputtering Target Division of Kobelco Research Institute, Inc.
Shinko Kenzai, Ltd. (Headquarters / Factory)
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
General Manager
Manufacturing
Division
We have been implementing environmental activities in the Mukogawa area ever since obtaining Eco-Action 21 certification in 2008, including shifting to alternative modes of transport. In fiscal 2012, we expanded environmental activities to all of our branches and stepped up our efforts to contribute to society from an environmental standpoint.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler Dry kiln |
150 150 230 |
42 39 31 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler Dry kiln |
100 100 50 |
1 1 1 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 30 | 7.9 |
SS | 300 | 6 |
Oil | 51) | 5 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
* The actual measurement was the same as the regulation value in July 2011. Having looked into the causes and taken appropriate action however, measurements have come in lower than the regulation value since then.
Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Amagasaki Works)
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
General Manager
We have been engaging in activities on a companywide basis for five years now, since obtaining Eco-Action 21 certification in 2007. We have continued to set targets for reducing CO2 emissions and levels of waste and wastewater. We have carried out monthly follow-up activities and have achieved noticeable results. As part of our efforts to raise environmental awareness on an individual and family level, we – from the president to the employees – are actively involved in the Kobe Steel Group’s Eco-Life Notes scheme.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Reheating furnace |
150 130 |
35 18 |
Dust | Boiler Reheating furnace |
50 100 |
ND 18 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 20 | 4.6 |
SS | 30 | 8 |
Oil | 5 | ND |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko Wire Company, Ltd. (Onoe Works)
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
General Manager
Our environmental improvement activities revolve primarily around saving energy and resources. As well as increasingly yield and quality, we focused on implementing the 3Ss throughout the works in fiscal 2011 in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We intend to step up our activities even further in fiscal 2012, as we strive to become a works that actively helps to preserve the environment.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Reheating furnace Cogeneration equipment |
150 170 600 |
89 24 290 |
Dust | Boiler Reheating furnace Cogeneration equipment |
100 250 50 |
4 48 2 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 5.6 |
SS | 25 | 4.0 |
Oil | 2 | 0.4 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Kobe Special Tube Co., Ltd. (Head Office/ Shimonoseki Works)
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
Director
General Manager,
Shimonoseki Works
Our ongoing commitment to saving energy had a significant impact in fiscal 2011, in terms of reducing consumption of power and city gas. We will continue to work toward reducing environmental impact in the future, in the interests of sustainable development.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Reheating furnace Reheating furnace Reheating furnace |
180 180 180 |
57 38 41 |
Dust | Reheating furnace Reheating furnace Reheating furnace |
200 200 200 |
2.5 8.0 7.0 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 50 | 7.2 |
SS | 50 | 7.0 |
Oil | 5 | 0.5 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko Bolt, Ltd. (Head Office Plant)
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 strength bolts)
Director
General Manager,
Production
Department
Despite sustaining considerable damage as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we remain fully committed to environmental improvement activities. To cope with rolling blackouts, we implemented staggered production, enabling us to exceed our power-saving targets by a considerable margin.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 25 | 11 |
SS | 70 | 4 |
Oil | - | - |
Dioxins | - | - |
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
General Manager
We continue to implement environmental activities based on workplace-specific targets in areas such as saving power, reducing waste and conserving water. We have been actively working to save power and reduce peak power consumption in particular since the Great East Japan Earthquake, in line with power saving guidelines. We will continue to make improvements in the future, in order to preserve the environment for the local community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Heating furnace (Dry kiln) |
250 | 21 |
Dust | Heating furnace (Dry kiln) |
350 | 5 |
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
General Manager
We have firmly established Eco-Action 21 activities and in fiscal 2011 achieved concrete results in terms of saving energy and reducing usage of harmful chemicals. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact still further in the future, to secure our place in the affections of the local community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Heating furnace (calcining furnace) |
450 | 20 |
Dust | Heating furnace (calcining furnace) |
200 | 5.1 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | - | - |
Oil | - | - |
Dioxins | - | - |
Tesac Wirerope Co., Ltd. (Head Office/Nishikihama Plant)
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
General Manager
As our plant is located next to the beach, we take the utmost care to control the quality of our wastewater. In fiscal 2011, we adapted operations at the plant in line with power-saving guidelines issued by Kansai Electric Power and did our best to reduce power consumption. We will continue to cooperate in saving power this year, as we strive to become a plant that makes a difference to the local community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler Boiler |
150 150 150 |
33 36 33 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler Boiler |
100 100 100 |
ND ND ND |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | 300 | 110 |
Oil | 51) | 2.3 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd. (Toyama Works)
10-15, Hachimanmachi 3-chome, Imizu, Toyama 934-8502
Tel +81-766-84-3181 Fax +81-766-84-3468
Main Products:
Specialty steel forgings (die steel, plastic mold steel, other precision forged steels), specialty rolled steel
Deputy General
Manger
We implement priority initiatives with the aim of reducing industrial wastewater-related environmental risks, to protect and improve the natural environment that surrounds our works. As part of our commitment to coexisting and working in harmony with the local community, we also make every effort to improve communication through activities such as organizing tours for local organizations and participating in local environmental improvement campaigns.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Reheating furnace |
150 130 |
46 95 |
Dust | Boiler Melting furnace Reheating furnace |
200 100 200 |
19 1.2 8.9 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 20 | 7 |
SS | 50 | 24 |
Oil | 3 | 2.0 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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
General Manager
All employees at our Kakogawa Plant work together to reduce environmental impact, through activities such as reusing waste products and saving energy, as well as preventing air and water pollution. We are committed to working in harmony with the local community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Coke oven Coke oven |
350 350 |
196 250 |
Dust | Coke oven Coke oven |
150 150 |
40 10 |
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
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 situated in the beautiful city of Kobe, all of our employees are dedicated to preserving the environment and ensuring that our facilities operate reliably.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler |
24 24 |
15.4 15.4 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler |
10 10 |
4 3 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 4.7 |
SS | 30 | 14 |
Oil | 11) | <1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Welding Business
Fujisawa Plant*
100-1 Miyamae, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-8551
Tel +81-466-20-3111 Fax +81-466-20-3115
Main Products:
Flux-cored wires, welding robot systems
General Manager
Our General Administration Section and Manufacturing Section were moved to the Fujisawa Plant on April 1, 2012, as a result of an organizational restructuring. Environmental management and other administrative aspects of our environmental activities will still be overseen by the Manufacturing Section. We wille continue to focus on priority areas such as saving energy, reducing waste sent to landfill, and ensuring appropriate management of chemical substances.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 60 | 9.7 |
SS | 90 | 9.5 |
Oil | 10 | 3.1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
* Includes the Production Center and Technology Center at Fujisawa Plant and group company facilities
Ibaraki Plant
2-19 Higashi-Unobecho, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0879
Tel +81-72-621-2111 Fax +81-72-621-2015
Main Products:
Covered welding electrodes, flux-cored wires, mixed flux
General Manager
We implement a range of ongoing environmental measures aimed at minimizing and recycling waste, and reducing levels of dust. In fiscal 2012, we intend to step up efforts to improve local ventilation systems, to enhance the working environment inside the plant. We are also focusing on a number of energy saving measures in an effort to save power.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Dry kiln Boiler Calcining furnace (firing furnace) |
230 150 200 |
32.1 30.2 42.8 |
Dust | Dry kiln Boiler Calcining furnace (firing furnace) |
200 100 300 |
1.0 1.0 1.0 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | 300 | 6.8 |
Oil | 51) | 1.1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) 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
General Manager
We promote environmental management in line with Eco-Action 21 in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities at the Saijo Plant. We intend to enhance our environmental management capabilities even further in fiscal 2012, by carefully examining the effectiveness of environmental preservation activities and preventive measures.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Dry kiln Dry kiln |
250 230 |
50 16 |
Dust | Dry kiln Dry kiln |
350 200 |
7.0 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | - | - |
Oil | 51) | 0.6 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Fukuchiyama Plant
3-36 Osadanocho, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto 620-0853
Tel +81-773-27-2131 Fax +81-773-27-6358
Main Products:
Solid welding wires
General Manager
We are always working to reduce levels of waste generated by the plant and to recycle waste products. We provide training in material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemical substances and waste-related training in order to improve levels of understanding. We are committed to working as a team to reduce environmental risks even further in the future.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Heating furnace Heating furnace Boiler |
160 160 135 |
87 50 22 |
Dust | Heating furnace Heating furnace Boiler |
20 20 10 |
<1 <10 <1 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 300 | 4.9 |
SS | 300 | 0.7 |
Oil | 31) | 1.1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Shinko Actec Co., Ltd. (Hidaka Plant)
682 Iwanaka, Hidakacho, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-5302
Tel +81-796-42-1212 Fax +81-796-42-1218
Main Products:
High functional filters, odor eliminators
General Manager
Allof our employees are committed to reducing CO2 emissions, water use and waste in line with Eco-Action 21. We will continue to improve production activities in the future (maintaining and improving quality, productivity and yield) and intend to develop activities with an even greater emphasis on contributing to the environment.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | - | - |
Oil | 51) | <0.5 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Hanshin Yosetsu Kizai Co., Ltd. (Okayama Plant)
1028-12 Mitsuita, Okayama, Okayama 709-2105
Tel +81-867-24-4181 Fax +81-867-24-4340
Main Products:
Flux for automatic weldings
Okamura
President
We deal exclusively in powdered substances, from purchasing raw materials to supplying finished products. That is why we implement measures designed to control dust sources, improve the working environment and reduce waste. In fact, we are working on a companywide Zero Waste Campaign, aimed at eliminating waste by the end of fiscal 2015.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Melting furnace Dry kiln Firing furnace |
28 30 35 |
8 11 14 |
Dust | Melting furnace Dry kiln Firing furnace |
12 15 15 |
1 5 8 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 30 | 1.6 |
SS | 30 | 4 |
Oil | - | - |
Dioxins | - | - |
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
General Manager
Thanks to ongoing environmental activities throughout the plant, we managed to achieve concrete results during fiscal 2011. These included reducing CO2 emissions by switching to alternative energy sources and increasing the percentage of industrial waste that we recycle. We regard coexisting and working in harmony with the environment as a key part of our services and will continue to do our bit to contribute to society.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Melting furnace Boiler Incinerator |
180 180 300 |
150 60 28 |
Dust | Melting furnace Boiler Incinerator |
300 300 250 |
6 4 120 |
Dioxins | Melting furnace Incinerator |
5 10 |
0.026 0 |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 20 | 17.6 |
SS | 40 | 20.0 |
Oil | 51) | <1.0 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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
General Manager
Having obtained certification under Yamaguchi Prefectural Government’s Eco-Factory scheme, we implement environmental impact initiatives in accordance with ISO 14001 and are committed to coexisting and working in harmony with the local community. This year, we have been focusing in particular on energy-saving activities, due in part to recent power restrictions.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Melting furnace Melting furnace |
150 180 180 |
16 99 28 |
Dust | Boiler Melting furnace Melting furnace |
100 300 200 |
<5 10 13 |
Dioxins | Melting furnace (Aluminum alloy facility) |
5 | 0.14 |
Company included in air quality data: Shinko Fab Tech, Ltd.
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 30 | 15.7 |
SS | 50 | 2 |
Oil | 2.5 | <1 |
Dioxins | 10 | 0.00020 |
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
General Manager
Our approach to manufacturing products at the Daian Plant is based on "conscientious manufacturing." We are determined to earn greater trust from our customers as we continue to develop as a plant. Another of our basic philosophies is that of "harmony with the environment." As such, we are committed to improving our environmental strengths and enhancing our corporate value, through environmentally friendly production activities, operations in accordance with ISO 14001 and rigorous legal compliance.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Melting furnace Boiler Heating furnace |
120 110 120 |
93 52 38 |
Dust | Melting furnace Boiler Heating furnace |
100 100 100 |
0.59 ND 0.004 |
Dioxins | Melting furnace | 5 | 0.017 |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 10 | 3 |
SS | 10 | ND |
Oil | 11) | ND |
Dioxins | - | - |
Sun Aluminium Industries, Ltd. (Head Office / Plant)
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
Managing Director
General Manager
Despite being forced to alter our operations in fiscal 2011, due to factors such as power restrictions and a sharp decline in demand, we nonetheless continued to carry out effective energy saving activities. In fiscal 2012, we will continue to implement the PDCA cycle, based on ISO 14001, and put our corporate philosophy of "caring for the environment and contributing to society" into practice.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler | 150 | 41 |
Dust | Boiler | 100 | 0.3 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | - | - |
Oil | - | - |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd. (Head Office)
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
Director
General Manager
Having focused on reducing waste in fiscal 2011, we increased the amount of wooden crates that we reuse and managed to recycle used paper and waste oil. In light of current power restrictions, we intend to set aside more days for adjusted operations in fiscal 2012, in order to reduce peak power consumption during the summer months. We also intend to use more rainwater.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Preheating furnace Heating furnace Heating furnace |
170 180 200 |
ND 25 29 |
Dust | Preheating furnace Heating furnace Heating furnace |
200 100 250 |
ND ND ND |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 30 | 2.3 |
SS | 100 | 14 |
Oil | 5 | <1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Company included in water quality data: Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc. Wire Rod Plant
Shinko Aluminum Wire Co., Ltd. (Head Office Plant)
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
President and
Representative
Director
We passed our first environmental management system renewal inspection in December 2011. In addition to our ongoing efforts to reduce and generate revenue from industrial waste, this is set to be an important year in terms of planned noise control measures, to protect the increasing number of residential areas around our plant. We are determined to establish ourselves as a business that local residents can trust.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Heating furnace Heating furnace Heating furnace |
180 180 180 |
46 51 54 |
Dust | Heating furnace Heating furnace Heating furnace |
100 100 100 |
<1 <1 <1 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 40 | 5.8 |
SS | 25 | 20 |
Oil | 5 | 1.6 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko-North Co., Ltd. (Head Office / Kasumigaura Plant)
1758-1 Kami-Inayoshi, Kasumigaura, Ibaraki 315-8523
Tel +81-299-59-4111 Fax +81-299-59-4597
Main Products:
Scaffolding, automotive parts and other aluminum fabricated products
President
We have been implementing environmental improvement activities on a proactive and continual basis since 2011 (1) saving energy, 2) conserving resources, 3) harnessing human resources, 4) increasing quality and yield, 5) reducing inventory), and are now starting to see results. Our efforts to halve power consumption in particular won an outstanding achievement award at a Kobe Steel Group event showcasing environmental improvement initiatives, providing us with even more encouragement.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler | In grace period | 110 |
Dust | Boiler | In grace period | 10 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 6.4 |
SS | 20 | 3.0 |
Oil | 5 | 1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko Leadmikk Co., Ltd. (Head Office Plant)
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 and IC parts
President
We work as a team to implement environmental impact activities, in areas such as saving energy, conserving resources and minimizing industrial waste, in an effort to earn the trust of our customers and the local community. In fiscal 2012, we will be focusing our priorities on recycling coating wastewater (effluent).
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 600 | 25.5 |
SS | 600 | (2) |
Oil | - | - |
Dioxins | 10 | (0.00025) |
* Data for fiscal 2010 in parentheses
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
President and
Representative
Director
We effectively implement environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001 and a range of improvement activities, focusing particularly on saving energy. We are also working to achieve further reductions in waste, including paint waste and sewage sludge, and continue to carry out activities that will make a difference to the local community, by manufacturing products in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Painting line | 230 | 38 |
Dust | Painting line | 200 | 1 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 25 | 5.5 |
SS | 50 | 6.8 |
Oil | 51) | <1.0 |
Dioxins | - | - |
1) Liquid petroleum
Kobelco & Materials Copper Tube, Ltd. (Hadano Plant)
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 water and hot water supply, copper alloy tube
Haraguchi
General Manager
As a leading company in the copper tube industry, we develop and manufacture high performance, lightweight heat transfer tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We are also reducing industrial waste and saving energy as part of our production activities. Our aim is to contribute to society through "manufacturing that is kind to people and the environment."
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Melting furnace | 200 | 18.0 |
Dust | Melting furnace | 200 | 2.0 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 15 | 7.2 |
SS | 35 | 5.1 |
Oil | 3 | 1.0 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Machinery Business
Harima Plant
41 Harimacho Niijima, Kako-gun, Hyogo 675-0155
Tel +81-79-436-2101 Fax +81-79-436-2199
Main Products:
Air compressors, refrigeration compressors, steam-related products
General Manager
We regard environmental activities as one of our top priorities, including alleviating global warming and helping to create a recycling-oriented society. In addition to production activities, we take the environment into consideration when developing products and providing services. We are also committed to coexisting and working in harmony with society, as we strive to enhance our corporate value and contribute to the community.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 100 | 32.0 |
SS | 90 | 6.0 |
Oil | 25 | ND |
Dioxins | - | - |
Shinko Engineering Co., Ltd. (Head Office)
1682-2 Motoimacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-8505
Tel +81-584-89-3121 Fax +81-584-87-0020
Main Products:
Testing machinery, torque converters, generators
President and
Representative
Director
As well as providing products, technologies and services that help reduce environmental impact and CO2 emissions, we contribute to society through monozukuri or manufacturing, as a global company working in partnership with people, the environment and the world.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | Melting furnace Boiler |
200 100 |
110 5 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 30 | 3.3 |
SS | 40 | <1 |
Oil | 5 | <1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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: -
General Manager
General
Administration
Department
In the five years since we obtained Eco-Action 21 certification in 2008, we have firmly established activities aimed at regulating power and water consumption, controlling waste emissions and reducing environmental impact. We also make the most of management tools to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. We will continue to contribute to society here at Kobe Corporate Research Laboratories, through the research and development of new environmentally friendly products and technologies that help save energy and resources.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Water heating/cooling unit |
150 150 |
26 33 |
Dust | Boiler Water heating/cooling unit |
100 100 |
<1 <2 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 2000 | 1.6 |
SS | 2000 | 12 |
Oil | 5 | 1 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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 Product:
Sputtering target material
General Manager
Here at the Sputtering Target Division, we produce materials for flat panel displays and optical recording media. We’re working to develop and manufacture materials for thin-film secondary batteries and solar cells. Not only are we committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing, but we are also determined to provide society with products that improve the environment.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Water quality data is included in Takasago Works.
Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd. (Okubo Plant)
740 Yagi, Okubocho, Akashi, Hyogo 674-0063
Tel +81-78-936-1331 Fax +81-78-938-2015
Main Products:
Cranes, other construction machinery
General Manager
In 2011, we developed, marketed and commenced production of new models that use fuel efficient, low-noise and lightweight technologies to limit emissions and save energy. We will continue to develop cranes that are designed to help save energy in the future. Efficient production is helping to reduce power and fuel consumption while improving productivity. We are also reducing the amount of waste. In these ways, we’re working to reduce environmental impact.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | 600 | 40 |
Oil | 5 | 6.6 |
Dioxins | - | - |
Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima Factory)
2-1 Itsukaichiko 2-chome, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 731-5161
Tel +81-82-943-5321 Fax +81-82-943-5322
Main Products:
Construction machinery, transport and handling machinery
General Manager
Having completed the move to our new factory in May 2012, we remain as focused as ever on initiatives such as improving productivity, increasing efficiency as part of our logistics operations and reducing the usage of organic solvents. In terms of products, we are concentrating particularly on hybrid technology and are committed to supplying products for the recycling sector.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | NA | - | - |
Dust | NA | - | - |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | - | - |
SS | - | - |
Oil | 51) | 0.5 |
Dioxins | - | - |
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 Product:
Construction machinery
General Manager
As well as actively implementing production improvement activities and improving productivity to reduce power consumption and CO2 emissions, we also make every effort to preserve the environment and prevent pollution, getting all of our employees involved so that we can work in harmony with the local community based on mutual trust.
Air
NA
Water
Water quality data is included in Shinko Engineering Co., Ltd. Head Office
Japan Superconductor Technology Inc. Moji Factory
(Wire Rod Plant)
2-2-1, Komorie, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007
Tel +81-93-391-2835 Fax +81-93-391-2847
Main Product:
Superconducting wire
General Manager
Wire Rod Plant
The superconducting wire rod that we manufacture helps to save energy through new energy creation projects and as part of applied magnetic field systems. We also work as a team to make ongoing improvements in terms of wire rod production too, in order to reduce environmental impact.
Air
NA
Water
Water quality data is included in Shinko Metal Products Co., Ltd. Head Office
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
General Manager
Having taken over the reins as General Manager of the Harima Plant in fiscal 2012, I am determined to continue creating a safe, pleasant working environment. We will also continue to promote energy saving activities, based on improving productivity so as to make more effective use of power, fuel and other resources.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Firing furnace Firing furnace Firing furnace |
180 180 180 |
84 82 120 |
Dust | Firing furnace Firing furnace Firing furnace |
25 25 25 |
9 14 4 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
COD | 28 | 6 |
SS | 28 | 24 |
Oil | 5 | ND |
Dioxins | - | - |
Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd.
(Technical Research Center)
1-4 Murotani 1 chome, Nishi-ku Kobe, Hyogo 651-2241
Tel +81-78-992-6500 Fax +81-78-997-0550
Main Products: -
President
During fiscal 2011 we successfully reduced power consumption at our Technical Research Center by 11.4% and increased the percentage of waste products recycled by 26.6% year on year. We also organized initiatives such as an emergency drill to ensure that wastewater is appropriately managed and that all employees comply with wastewater standards. As an environmentally oriented company, we take preserving 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.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 2000 | 5.4 |
SS | 2000 | 2 |
Oil | 51) | 2 |
Dioxins | 10 | 0.066 |
1) Liquid petroleum
Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. Headquarters
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 press-formed parts, assembled products
Managing Director
Located between the sea and the mountains, Shinko Industrial is determined to operate in harmony with the natural environment in Kurayoshi. We pay special attention to wastewater and always try to take nearby residents in the local community into consideration. We are also working to reduce CO2 emissions and in fiscal 2011 switched our boilers to an alternative fuel source.
Air
Substance | Facility | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|---|
NOx | Boiler Boiler Boiler |
260 260 260 |
70 100 77 |
Dust | Boiler Boiler Boiler |
300 300 300 |
12 9 11 |
Dioxins | NA | - | - |
Water
Substance | Regulation Value | Actual Measurement (Max.) |
---|---|---|
BOD | 160 | 12 |
SS | 200 | 6.4 |
Oil | 5 | 0.9 |
Dioxins | - | - |