| The Kyocera Group holds an annual Sustainability Report Meeting to further improve communications with the communities around our plants. At the meeting, we report on activities involving the economy, society and environment by the entire group. We also provide specific information about the plant holding the meeting, tour the facilities and exchange opinions. Kyocera is committed to fostering mutual understanding with our stakeholders by ensuring interactive communication through various channels. |
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| In February 2007, the "Global Environment Forum in Keihanna" was held at Keihanna Plaza (Kansai Science City) with the theme of "New developments in industry that help to create a sustainable society." Noboru Nakamura, our chairman, attended the symposium as a panelist. While speaking about the history and role of Kyocera’s solar power generation business, he introduced Kyocera’s activities for global environmental protection, including implementation of the Sustainability Report meeting and Kyocera’s ecologically sound headquarters building, as well as the importance of widespread adoption of solar power generating systems. |
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| On-site Environmental Classes |
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In February 2003, we began offering environmental classes to children for the purpose of enhancing their interest in environmental problems and environmental technologies.
The number of students who participated in this class in FY 2007 was 820, raising the total to more than 2,400 students.
During the class, we explain how electricity is generated when light shines on a solar cell, and demonstrate how a toy car can run on a solar battery to help children understand the importance of electricity and its impact on the global environment.
Some of the comments made by children included, "I was surprised to learn that solar batteries are used in so many places," and "I learned how important electricity is." |
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| Connection with ICLEI |
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In February 2007, the Kyoto Conference of the "World Mayors Council on Climate Change (WMCCC)" was held by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
Kyocera was asked by Kyoto City to participate in the conference. We acted as a commentator in a session on renewable energy and made a presentation of global environmental protection activities featuring Kyocera’s solar power generation business.
Through our participation, we enhanced the exchange between mayors from around the world while helping them understand Kyocera’s activities. |
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| Participation in the Model Forest Program |
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The "Model Forest Program" refers to hands-on activities for sustainable regional construction. Currently, forest protection is an active concern in more than 30 countries worldwide.
In Kyoto Prefecture, where 75% of the prefectural area is forested, the Kyoto Model Forest Association was inaugurated in November 2006 as the first association to promote the Model Forest Program in Japan.
Kyocera joined the association and promotes activities for protecting and growing forests by participating in a "forest improvement learning class." |
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