Environmental Report 2015
Abridged Edition

Message from the President
Nishiyama, Director of the Center for Environmental Management, interviewed President Takeda to ask for his viewson the University’ s environmental strategy.
Asia-Pacific region, is important in addressing environmental
and energy issues. I saw on the Kobe University website thatyou mentioned taking ‘action from a global viewpoint’ in a
student interview.

(Nishiyama, Director of the Center for Environmental
Management)
To d a y, I w o u l d l i k e t o h e a r y o u r t h o u g h t s o n K o b e
University’ s environmental activities based on the Kobe
University Charter on the Environment that was established in
2006.
First, what do you think about Basic Policy No.1: ‘To fosterand support environmentally-conscious students’ ? Whatpoints of this policy are unique to Kobe University?

(President Takeda)
We should put more effort in to creating new projects that
promote environmental conservation, in addition to the Kobe
Universit y Flagship Projects (which include Integrated
B i o - r e f i n e r y Re s e a r c h a n d t h e Re s e a r c h P r o j e c t f o r
Membrane Technology). As you say, today’ s environmental
preser vation issues require a broader vision, and one
example of this would be the East Asia viewpoint. I cannot
stress enough the importance of building a joint international
research network.

(President Takeda)
I would like to talk about environmental issues from theviewpoint of physics, which is my field. Modern Japan faces avariety of environmental and energy-related issues, including
nuclear issues resulting from the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear
Accident. While the energy that a human can physicallyhandle is limited to several electron volts at most, a nuclear
power plant produces energy in terms of megaelectron volts,
on a far larger scale. Furthermore, it takes an extraordinarily
long time, over a hundred years, to detoxify nuclear wastec ompletely to the point where it does not produce any
radiation.
How we control such high levels of energy and how we handle
such nuclear products over generations is an extremely
di f f i c ult que st i o n. Climate c hang e, due to inc reasingc onc entrations of CO 2 , is occur ring on a global sc ale,af fecting the climate all over the wor ld. This is unlike
environmental pollution in the past, which was usually limited
to specific regions.
The issues facing human beings today are on an extremely
large scale in terms of the length of time the issue persists
and the area affected. In the face of such problems, it ise s sent ial t hat we deve l o p hum an re s ourc e s w h o c anunderstand, analyze, and handle such large -scale
phenomena in an appropriate manner. Taking a technologicalapproach is not enough; areas such as the social sciences,the humanities, economics, and political science must be
included as well. I believe that Kobe University can use its
strengths as a multidisciplinar y universit y to of fer this
ecomprehensive education which can combat environmental
issues.

(Nishiyama)
Next, what are your thoughts regarding Kobe University’ senvironmental conser vation activities in general? Basic
Principle No.3 is ‘To promote environmental conservation
activities that set an example for others’ . It sounds like Kobe
University is committed to setting an example that will leadsociety, in addition to the faculty and students.
(President Takeda)
I believe that as a center of knowledge which maintains a highstandard of ethics, as well as providing advanced researchand education, Kobe University also has a moral obligation tocarry out environmental conservation activities. Therefore, allmembers of the Kobe University community are required to be
an example to the region and become moral leaders by taking
the initiative in being environmentally friendly. This includes
activities, such as controlling CO 2 emissions, practicing
e f f i c i e n t e n e r g y u s e , a n d r e d u c i n g t h e u n i ve r s i t y ’ senvironmental footprint.
(Nishiyama)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Lastly, could you give amessage to the faculty, administration, and students of theKobe University?
(President Takeda)
Environmental conservation cannot be achieved over a shorttime span. Waste reduction, energy preser vation, andespecially the development of environmentally-conscious
students, all take a long time to realize. A long-term effort has
to be made in terms of research projects as well. I would liketo ask for your suppor t in our research, education, andenvironmental conservation activities.

(Nishiyama)
I agree that Kobe University needs to utilize its strengths inthis matter. What are your thoughts about Basic Principle
No.2: ‘To promote research for the sustainability of the global
environment’ ? Projects which integrate the humanities,
social and natural sciences are an essential part of advanced
research aimed at solving environmental issues. I think thattaking global collaborative action, especially across the

TAKEDA Hiroshi
14th President of Kobe University
Specializes in high-energy physics.
From 2003, Director of the Faculty of Physics,
Kobe University
From 2007, Director of the Kobe University
Library
From 2009, Administrative Director of Kobe
University
Fr o m 2 015 , a s s u m e d c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s
University President
NISHIYAMA Satoru
Director of the Center for Environmental
Management since 2014
Professor in the Graduate School ofEngineering-1-Kobe University Charter on the Environment
Environmental Philosophy

Environmental Principles

As a world-class research and educational institution, Kobe
University pledges, through all of the University’s activities, topreserve the global environment and to create a sustainable
society, the two most important challenges the world faces
today.
Sandwiched between the Rokko Mountains to the north andthe Seto Inland Sea to the south, Kobe University enjoys a rare
natural diversity in its surroundings. The University uses this toincrease the number of environmentally-conscious students
and to disseminate knowledge gained from academic researchfrom the international city of Kobe to the world. Through these
efforts, and by setting an example in the preservation andconservation of the environment, Kobe University pledges topave the way for a sustainable global society, a common goalof humanity.

1. To educate and support environmentallyconscious students.
2. To promote research on sustainabilityof the global environment.
3. To promote environmental preservationand conservation activities that set
an example for others to follow.
Enacted on September 26, 2006

Third-party Review
Ko b e U n i ve r s i t y h a s f o c u s e d o n p r a c t i c a l s t u d i e s o feconomics and business management since the foundation of
the Kobe Commercial High School in 1902, and this still holds
firm today in the University vision of ‘a harmony of theory andpractice’ . The Kobe University Environmental Report 2015
presents figures and trends based on current conditions in ac lear manner. A s mentioned in the M essage from the
President, the necessity of an integrated approach to solving
various environmental issues ref lects the University’ s
l o n g - h e l d t r a d i t i o n s i n a d d i t i o n t o i t s e nv i r o n m e n t a lmanagement policy.
The Environmental Repor t 2015 of fers comprehensive
information on the University’ s environmental performance asin previous years. One notable point of this year’s report is theinclusion in the “Related Topics” section of NPO Gomi
Japan’ s activities in reducing packaging waste, especiallyconsidering that students’ names are attached. I think this is avery positive reflect on the social contributions made by Kobe
University students. Additionally, the Conserving Resources
and Recycling section repor ted on water usage,
non-industrial waste emissions and paper usage. Though
Japan’ s recycling systems for these materials do not include
any strong regulations or strict guidance for businesses, theuniversity’ s handling of related issues, including foodrecycling systems and appliance recycling laws, applies tothese areas as well. Kobe University seems to approach such
issues as a challenge.
Regarding CO 2 emissions, as Mr. Ueta pointed out in lastyear ’ s repor t, I have high expectations for fur ther
improvements in performance and measures to attain the goalof reducing CO 2 emissions by 15% in basic units during thesecond midterm (FY2010-FY2015). With other universities
facing the same challenge, I will be keeping an eye on Kobe
University’s actions.
The environment and sustainability issues, the main theme ofthis Repor t, is a problem issue that af fects the future ofhumanity, the Earth, and the University. The Report, which
includes substantial content and outlines specific actions, isvaluable reading material. Kobe University has adopted agood PDCA cycle, including meetings to read theEnvironmental Report, in order to encourage feedback fromstudents taking the Introduction to Environmental Studies
course.
The Report’ s cover page presents a wide variety of Kobe
University’s attractions every year. The green featured in each
picture provides an especially favorable image. I expect that
Kobe University will continue in its efforts to provide highqualit y environmental management and a thoroughenvironmental report.

SAKAI Shinichi
Professor and Director of the Environmental Science Center,
Agency for Health, Safety and Environment, Kyoto University
ProfileProfessor of Environmental Engineering. He completed his Ph.D. at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 1984. After working as an assistant professor at Kyoto University, hebecame Director of the Circulating Society Promotion and Waste Research Center at the National
Institute for Environmental Studies in 2001. He became a professor at Kyoto University in 2005, andDirector of Kyoto University Environment Preservation Research Center in 2010. He has served in
his current position since 2011. Former President of the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste
Management. Editor in Chief of the Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. He currently
serves as the President of the Circulating Society Department of the Central Environment Council.
Author of ‘Waste and Chemical Substances’ (Iwanami Shoten, Publishers)-2-

Environmental Education and Research, and Related Topics
2014 Report on the Activitiesof the Kobe University Seikyo Gakusei Iinkai (GI)KANDORI Akiko (2nd year, Faculty of Intercultural Studies)
The Kobe University Seikyo Gakusei Iinkai (GI) implemented various environmental activities in FY2014.

1. Waste Paper Collection
We started the Waste Paper Collection Campaign in 2009
with the aim of reducing the massive amount of brochures
distributed to freshmen and subsequently thrown away whena new academic year starts. This project was carried out as
one of the student committee projects. We asked all university
members to put waste paper into one of the five boxes
installed on the university campus (one at the Faulty ofEngineering, four at the Faculty of Intercultural Studies), andGI members would collect the disposed paper once a week.
We had a vendor recycle this discarded paper into toilet paper
for use by the universit y. The amount of collected andrecycled paper reached approximately 1.1 tons for the latter
half of FY2014 alone. This is an ongoing activity and we hope
to involve more students in the future.

Waste paper collection

Waste paper collection box
at the Faculty of Intercultural Studies

Hokkaru Bento collection box
with new decorations

2. Hokkaru Bento Box Recycling
Hokkaru Bento Box is a hand-made warm boxed lunch
available at the Seikyo cafeterias. The paper container isrecyclable by removing the cellophane sealed inside thecontainer. In 2014, we installed additional collection boxes
and added more colorful decorations to improve the collection
ratio of Hokkaru Bento Boxes. While students hesitated to use
collection boxes installed outside the building, the installationof three new boxes inside the building and the subsequent PR
campaign we ran encouraging their use is expected to
improve the collection ratio.

Newly installed Hokkaru Bentocollection box

3. Raising Environmental AwarenessWe installed posters and eye-catching sign boards to raiseawareness of the value of environmental conser vation
activities and invite more people to par ticipate in those
activities. For example, we put up posters that illustrate therecycling process for pet bottles and cans on trash boxes andcampus bulletin boards. We believe that providing information
about the recycling of each item will help people understandthe benefits of recycling and realize the potential in their daily
lives for environmental conservation.

Eye-catching sign illustrating
the recycling of pet bottles

Poster illustrating
the recycling of cans

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Environmental Education and Research, and Related Topics
NPO Gomi Japan and Herasou (Package Reduction) Shopping 2014
KAWATA Hikari, FURUYA Minami (4th years, Faculty of Economics)
KUROKI Satoshi(3rd years, Faculty of Economics)

The NPO Gomi Japan focuses on reduction activities, especially of
packaging waste. We began working ten years ago to reducepackaging waste, which accounts for as much as 60% of household
waste in Japan (volume ratio). ‘Herasou Shopping’ is a campaignthat we are working on which allows consumers to easily reduce
waste from the point of purchase. In promoting this campaign, weapply the perspectives of both companies and consumers to serve
as a bridge between them. We want to introduce two actual cases
from our activities.

We participated in the ‘Leaf Eco Festa’ , an environmental event
hosted at Leaf Walk Inazawa in Aichi Prefecture on March 21 and22, 2015, where we carried out several tests on packaging andpackage design. For example, we prepared bacon, sausage, andham in different packages, and executed a survey. We collected
answer s f ro m m o re t han 20 0 c onsumer s. T his proje c t was
conducted in collaboration with Nipponham Ltd. and Sumitomo
Bakelite Co., Ltd.

Another collaborative campaign was held with 14 Starbucks
branches located around Nagoya City, and it lasted for two weeks
from March 30, 2015. In this campaign, we encouraged customers to
use their own tumblers instead of paper cups. We asked customers
who brought their own tumblers to put stickers on a special board,which allowed onlookers to visualize their environmental efforts in atangible way.

Fo r t h e s e a c t i v i t i e s , we we r e awa r d e d t h e M i n i s te r o f t h eEnvironment Gold Award (regional activity section) at the Low
Carbon Championship 2015 on February 13, 2015.
FY2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of NPO Gomi
Japan. We would like to promote further collaboration with theprivate sector and conduct more communication with consumers.
NPO Gomi Japan pledges to continue our activities and spread the‘Herasou Shopping’ concept to more people.

NPO Gomi Japan (Please see our facebook and twitter pages.)
http://gomi-jp.jimdo.com
http://blog.gomi-jp.com/-4-

Environmental Performance at Kobe University
Saving Energy and Preventing Global Warming(2) CO2 emissions reduction through Kobe University

Using
FY2004 emissions as the base measurement, faculty,
administration, and students have made a concerted effort to achieve a
15% CO2 emissions reduction per total floor area. The reduction rate in2014 per total floor area, however, was just 6.3% (5.2 tons CO2 /1000 m2).
We must implement environmental conservation initiatives to further
encourage CO2 emissions reduction. (Chart 4)

1. Energy Usage
The total amount of energy used at Kobe University, including electricity,gas, and fuel oil, reached approx. 870,000 GJ in FY2014(*1).

(*1 This is a calorific value that was converted based on Article 4L ‘Regulations for the
Enforcement of the Law Concerning the Rationalization of Energy Usage’)(1)The reduction of energy usage throughout Kobe University

FY2004

Our efforts to reduce energy usage by more than the annual average
1%, a non-binding target set in the ‘Regulations for the Enforcement of
the Law Concerning the Rationalization of Energy Usage’, included thereplacement of older models with high-efficiency air conditioners andlighting; the removal, replacement, and integration of refrigerators; andthe promotion of environmental awareness among the faculty,
administration,andstudents(throughdistributionofthermometer-equipped magnets, the environmental caravan initiative,
and the environmental improvement caravan initiative). As a result, theenergy use per total floor area saw an approximate 1.3% reduction rate
on average over the past five years. (Chart 1)
1,983

1,950

1,915

1,888

1,874

1,850
1,800
1,750
1,700

2010

2011

Chart 1

2012

2013

Reduced by 1.3%

1,888

1,900

tons CO 2 /1000m 2

2014

3. Electricity Usage
The total amount of electricity used in FY2014 increased by 2,633kWh(4%) from the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to the opening ofa new medical building in the Kusunoki area at the end of FY2013. All
departments will make a concerted effort to save energy and promoteconservation. Future building renovations will continue to include theintroduction of more efficient equipment, with the goal of further reducing
energy consumption.
(1000kwh)
70,000800,000

300,000
200,000

65,618An increase of
2,633,000kWhcompared to FY2013.

68,251

If the output ofa regular household
is taken to be
4,600kWh,then thisis an increase of

40,00030,00020,000x approx. 570
households.

10,000
0
2011

2012

2013

2014

Chart 5 Electricity Usage
900,276
869,492
859,219858,213868,531
31,447
29,791
26,54728,322
28,572
15,59013,591
13,141
13,97914,324Fukae

4. City Gas Usage

Myodani
Kusunoki

Total gas usage in FY2014 decreased by 319,000 m3 (7%) from theprevious fiscal year.
All departments will make a concerted effort to save energy and promoteconservation activities. Future building renovation will continue to include
the introduction of more efficient equipment, with the goal of further
reducing energy consumption.

Tsurukabuto 2
481,414484.679

477,834

500,000
400,000

65,35550,000

Energy Usage (per thousand ㎡)

700,000
600,000

65,72860,000

While the amount of energy usage at Kobe University has been
decreasing every year since 2010, it showed a slight increase in 2014
due to the opening of a comprehensive hospital with a total floor area
9,603 ㎡ in the Kusunoki area. Energy use in other areas has been
decreasing almost every year. (Chart 2)

900,000

76.74

tons CO 2 /1000m 2

Chart 4 CO2 Emissions (per 1000m 2)(2)Changes in Energy Usage by Campus（GJ）
1,000,000

FY2014

6.3%
reduction(The 2004 electric utility coefficient was used for the electricity emission coefficient)

Reduced by over 1% on average in 5 years(GJ/thousand ㎡ )
2,000

81.94

19,132
29,085

18,33427.357

17,962
27,979480,007503,763

254,960

252,521250,525

45,93743,062

41,71039,305

2010

2011

2012

2013

Rokkodai 2
Rokkodai 1

18,09027,735

274,406

Tsurukabuto 1

17,79826,731
239,791

100,000
0

Chart 240,310(1000 m3)
6,000

2014

Energy Usage by Campus

5,000

If the output ofa regular household
is taken to be
200 m 3,then this isa decrease of

1,000
0

reduction from the previous year

264.9
27

（kℓ）
70
60

248.1

50

67.5

40

200

2013

2014

Total fuel oil usage in FY2014 decreased by 21.8kl (35%) from theprevious fiscal year. The Fukae area uses fuel oil for the heating boilers.

294.1
184.5

2012

5. Fuel Oil Usage

CO2 reduction through energy usage reduction

250

x approx. 1,600
households.

2011

Chart 6 City Gas Usage

CO2 reduction through combustible waste

300

62.96

58.17

39.77

41.12

30

150

237.9

20

100
109.6
0

4,490

2,000

Kobe University has successfully reduced annual average CO 2
emissions by 210 tons CO 2. This was achieved through implementing
initiatives that are closely connected to CO 2 emissions reduction, suchas installing high-efficiency air conditioners and lighting; the removal,
replacement and integration of refrigerators; and raising awareness ofenvironmental issues among faculty, administration, and students(environmental caravan initiative, environmental improvement caravan
initiative, introduction of energy visualization equipment, distribution ofthermometer-equipped magnets) as well as promoting the 3R activities(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) since 2011. (Chart 3)

50

A decrease of
319,000 m 3
compared to 2013.

4,809

3,000

(1)Initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions

350

4,781

4,000

2. CO2 Emission（tons-CO2）

4,913

180.6

10

24.8

0

2011

2012

Chart 3

2013

2014

2011

2012

2013

2014

Chart 7 Fuel Oil Usage

CO2 Emissions Reduction-5-

Conserving Resources and Recycling

Chart 10 shows the total amount of non-industrial waste, including that of
the university hospital. It decreased by approximately13% in FY2014
from the previous fiscal year thanks to efforts to reduce difficult-to-recycle
waste, such as bulk waste and combustible waste, at the hospital. The
recycling rate increased to 12.7% from the previous year. We will makefurther efforts to keep improving recycling rates.

Water Usage
Total water usage in FY2014 decreased by 7,000 m3 (1.5%) over theprevious fiscal year.
In the Rokkodai area, water resources were conserved by using Rokko
Mountain river water as reclaimed wastewater for flushing toilets, inlaboratories, and elsewhere. In addition, the Kusunoki area started using
well water in February 2012. Efforts toward the efficient use of water
resources will continue.

(t)
900

From the left

FY 2011

FY 2012FY 2013

Volume recycled

FY 2014

Volume discarded

752.2
800

（1000m 3）
600

500

477

400

84

300

137

City Water

Well Water

General Service Water

700

453

446

82

84

128

114

244

248

197.0
200

200

108.5

256

98.8

100

100
0

2012

2013

Chart 8

2014

40.5

(FY)

21.2

3.0

Water Usage

13.6

50.6
4.3
9.5

4.2
0

45,937

41,738General service water

50,308Tsurukabuto City water
1 campus General service water

11,651

Tsurukabuto City water
2 campus General service water

6,523

10,162

8,810

Kusunoki
area

City water
Well water

136,596

Myodaniarea

City water

6,796

Fukae
area

Total

General service water
City water
General service water

93,766

10,33821,813

City water

255,935

Well water

136,596

General service water

84,465

Table

8,781

270,920

127,789

9,977

21,096

4,000

8,530

11.5％
3255.111.7％
3149.1

FY 2011

FY 2012FY 2013

Volume discarded

12.6％
2741.43,000

15,3802,000

113,926

267,155

1,000

6,000
7,112

0

0

0
6,000

0

17,709Trends of Paper Usage Across the University

248,262

127,789453,244

81,945

113,926

FY 2014Chart 10
Change in Total Non-Industrial Waste Produced from FY2011 through FY 2014

17,70920,0930243,510

476,996

Volume recycled

Recycling rate
12.7％
3539.1

153,229

20,093
21,15792,5096,850
14,709

7,112
6,796

21,157
0

20,194

9,856

143,131289,51750,771

Chart 9 Non-Industrial Waste Production by Waste for FY 2011 - FY 2014

11,1195,928
15,333

152,9210

93,59547,658

Office paper

43,458Newspapers

City water

Magazines

Rokkodai
2 campus

26,563

Cardboard boxes

14,946

26,621Other paper

15,650Organic waste

15,185

Combustible waste

General service water

Cans

Total
11,617

13,429Glass jars/bottles

10,971City water

PET bottles

FY2013
Total

Rokkodai
1 campus

28,614

Incombustible waste

FY2012
Total

Bulk waste

FY2011

446,412Chart 11 shows trends in the amount of office paper used from FY2012 toFY2014. The volume of office paper used increased by 3.4% (approx. 6.8tons) from the previous fiscal year. We need to continue our efforts to
reduce office paper usage by making it common practice to have
paperless meetings and lectures, to make copies using both sides of thepaper, to practice consolidated printing, and to use the blank side of
paper where only one side of a paper has been used.

84,224

Water Usage( m )3

Non-Industrial Waste
Chart 9 shows the amount of non-industrial waste produced from FY2011
to FY2014. The volume recycled indicates the volume of waste converted
back into resources, and the numbers in the chart itself show exact
values for FY2014. While bulk waste had seen slight decreases up until
FY2011, FY2012 saw an increase of roughly 15% due to building
renovations and the relocation of laboratories within the University. In
FY2013 it decreased again as the renovations and the relocation were
nearly complete, and in FY2014 reached FY2011 levels once more.
The amount of office paper waste, which makes up the largest portion of
paper waste, has been reduced successfully since FY2013 thanks toefforts to reduce paper usage and the promotion of digital documents.
Other paper waste, including wrappings and advertisements, isdecreasing, but this is still an issue. The collection of used paper should
be considered.

Printing paper (for color)（t）250
227.680.09
0.75 200.67
200

Printing paper (for black & white)

0.06
0.54

207.490.07 Copy paper
0.49 used per

capita isapprox. 9kg!

150
100

226.84200.07206.9350
02012
Chart 11

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Copy paper

2013

2014

Volume of Office Paper Used

How this Environmental Report was compiled
This environmental report summarizes the work accomplished by our environmental activities over the past year (April 2014
to March 2015) on the main campuses of our university. It is published under the title Kobe University Environmental Report
2015.
While the intended readers of this report are the members of our university, including students, faculty and administrative
staff members, thereport also serves as a tool for stimulating discussion regarding the environment both on and off campus.
In addition to introducing readers to the related environmental topics, education and research conducted throughout theuniversity, the report also features our efforts in promoting an environmental management system to further enhanceenvironmental performance.
Guidelines Referenced● Environmental Reporting Guidelines, Fiscal Year 2012 Version(Ministry of the Environment, April 2012)
Guidelines for Items to be Mentioned in Environmental Reports, Third Edition(Ministry of the Environment, May 2014)
Survey locations● Rokkodai area:
Rokkodai 1 Campus

Rokkodai 2 Campus

Main departments: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, School of Business
Administration, Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Economics,
Graduate School of Business Administration, Graduate School of International
Cooperation Studies, Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration
Main departments:Administrative offices, Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Science,
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Humanities,
Graduate School of Science, Graduate School of Engineering,
Graduate School of System Informatics, Graduate School of Agricultural Science,
Organization of Advanced Science and Technology

Tsurukabuto 1 Campus Main departments:Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School ofIntercultural Studies, and Institute for Promotion of Higher Education
Tsurukabuto 2 Campus Main departments: Faculty of Human Development,
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
Kusunoki area

Main departments: School of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine,and University Hospital

Myodani area

Main departments: Faculty of Health Sciences, and Graduate School of
Health Sciences

Fukae area

Main departments: Faculty of Maritime Sciences, and Graduate Schoolof Maritime Sciences

Fiscal year of operation● Fiscal year 2014(April 2014 to March 2015)
Date of issue● September 30, 2015
Planned date of next issue● September 30, 2016
Department in charge of
publication● Center for Environmental Management
Contact● Environmental Management Group, Safety and Health/Environmental Management Division,
Facilities Department, Kobe University
1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501 TEL:078-803-6654
E-mail:shis-kankyo@office.kobe-u.ac.jp
URL● http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/about-kobe-university/introduction/environmental-report/index.html

Cover:
It was requested that the students of Kobe
University and its affiliated schools submit
cover images in an ef for t to spreadawareness of the report. The Environmental
P l a n n i n g a n d Ev a l u a t i o n C o m m i t t e ereviewed the entries and selected the best
one, which was then used for the report’ s
cover page.
Thank you to all who made submissions.

Wisteria Flowers
Kobe University,
Freshman, Faculty of Letters
HIGASHI Takahisa
Location: Faculty of Engineering-7-