Sustainability Report 2012

Our flared seawalls, which help deflect high tides and weaken the momentum of high waves, have already been constructed in eight locations in western Japan. More coastal towns around Japan are set to follow suit in the future.

Our first binary generator, which will produce electricity from sources such as geothermal heat and hot springs, is due to go into operation in December 2012 in the renowned hot spring resort of Yufuin in Kyushu.

We want to convey the importance of nature. That's why we launched an employee tree-planting scheme via デュエルビッツ カジノbelco Environment Creation Fund.

Using recycled slag, a byproduct of the iron- and steel-making processes, we made an artificial reef for seaweed and fish, in order to help restore marine environments.

In fiscal 2011, too, we contributed to reducing CO₂ emissions through our "Only One"products and technologies.

Nadahama Science Square provides a hands-on learning experience that brings children closer to nature and encourages them to take an interest in science.

We passed on messages of encouragement from a Chinese elementary school devastated by the Great Sichuan Earthquake in 2008 to an elementary school affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

Numerous KOBELCO products have been used in Tokyo Skytree^®, which opened in May 2012. It's a testament to the quality of our products and our outstanding technical capabilities.

デュエルビッツ カジノbelco 1/17 Walk helps people check their walking route to work in the event of an earthquake, making the most of the lessons learned from the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

Nadahama Science Square provides a hands-on learning experience that brings children closer to nature and encourages them to take an interest in science.

The Kobelco Steelers, デュエルビッツ カジノel's rugby team, have been selling "SMILE AGAIN" wristbands to raise money for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.