Disclosure of Environmental Information

In order to provide accurate information to all stakeholders on activities related to environmental management, the Kobe Steel Group is proactive in its disclosure. Individual business locations also work to establish environmental communication through regular dialogue with local people.

Publication of Sustainability Reports

Since the first issue in 1999, Kobe Steel has been publishing environmental sustainability reports each year to introduce various environmental initiatives. In 2006, a social component was added to reporting, and the environmental sustainability report was replaced with a sustainability report. In the future we will continue to strive to ensure that the results of Kobe Steel Group’s environmental management activities are conveyed to as wide an audience as possible.

Participation in Expos

12th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo (FC EXPO 2016)

12th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo
(FC EXPO 2016)

The Kobe Steel Group exhibits products, technologies and services that contribute to the environment at a variety of expos.

In fiscal 2015 we exhibited at the International Industrial Fair 2015, Messe Nagoya 2015, and the 12th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo (FC EXPO 2016).

FC EXPO 2016 was held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 2-4, 2016. We exhibited the diversity of the Kobe Steel Group’s hydrogen-related business, including hydrogen station equipment and station engineering as well as our comprehensive test center (at Takasago Works) and hydrogen station proposals using renewable energy.

Disclosing Environmental Information via Public Monitors

Soot and smoke emissions and other environmental information for Kakogawa Works and Kobe Works are disclosed in real-time via monitors installed at various locations.

Locations of public monitors displaying environmental information for Kakogawa Works:	Kakogawa City Hall, Harima Town Hall, and local community centers in Befu and Onoe, both in Kakogawa
Locations of public monitors displaying environmental information for Kobe Works:	Nadahama Science Square Nadahama Garden Baden

Communicating with Local Communities

In order to earn the understanding of local residents around Kakogawa Works and Kobe Works regarding environmental conservation efforts, Kobe Steel held information sessions, with a total of 139 persons attending.

Toll-free (within Japan) call centers have also been set up at the two works to answer questions related to the environment. We value the opinions of our local communities.

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