| Activities | Programs in 2010 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Activities | Top-ranking within the steel industry on “the 14th Nikkei Environmental Management Survey” Top-ranking based on the environmental ratings of the Development Bank of Japan for two consecutive years Fuel conversion to natural gas Promotion of modal shift Achievement of zero-emissions for the fourth consecutive year Production and sale of environmentally friendly products Maintenance of plants in an environmentally friendly way Campaign to raise environmental awareness of staff members Promotion of "Cool Biz" (a summer dress code for energy saving) Promotion of "Green Purchasing" |
| Social Activities | Post-disaster reconstruction assistance Making of a flower garden Kamikawa gallery (open-air) to exhibit children's paintings Plant tours for the neighborhood elementary school children Communications with the communities Clean-up activities Support for local events and activities Disaster aid Support for university R&D programs and activities Support for sporting events Support for people with disabilities |
| Corporate Governance | Enforcement of compliance and risk management Enforcement of environmental management Establishment of Internal Control Department Timely disclosure of information |
| Other | Safety and health activities Development of human resources |




