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Update: 01/10/2009 |
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Kobe Steel publishes factbook and sustainability report online
Kobe Steel, Ltd. has published two English publications online. For nearly 20 years, Kobe Steel has published a paper edition of its corporate factbook, 典he Kobe Steel Group in Facts & Figures." This year for the first time, the company has published only a digital version on its Web site.
撤lacing the factbook online enables corporate information to be available to more stakeholders. They will have easy access wherever they may be in the world," said a Kobe Steel spokesman.
典he Kobe Steel Group in Facts & Figures" contains detailed information on Kobe Steel, covering such areas as corporate data, financial results, business segments and management policies.
Kobe Steel has also put on its Web site the 鉄ustainability Report 2009," which presents the Kobe Steel Group's achievements in environmental protection and community activities. This year's edition includes two features on utilizing untapped natural resources. ITmk3, a new ironmaking technology, and upgraded brown coal (UBC) hold the promise of contributing to industrial development in natural-resource rich countries, while helping to protect the environment. Kobe Steel also reports detailed information on strengthening its compliance systems and dealings with customers and business partners.
The Sustainability Report introduces products and technologies that lessen the environmental burden, including materials that contribute to automotive lightweighting and high-efficiency compressors. The technologies that support these upper-end products are also introduced.
This year's edition incorporates feedback from stakeholders to provide readers with a more comprehensive and detailed Sustainability Report. Kobe Steel has published a digital sustainability report since 2004.
To view the publications, please visit:
www.kobelco.co.jp/english/index.html
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