Environmental Report 2017
Abridged Edition

TAKEDA Hiroshi, 14th President of Kobe University
From April 2003, Director of Faculty of Physics, Kobe
University, Director of Biosignal Research Center
From April 2007, Director of the Kobe University Library
From April 2009, Administrative Director for Kobe University
From April 2015, assumed his current position as
University President

Additionally, in April 2017, we established the ‘Faculty of
Global Human Sciences’, our first new undergraduate facultyin 25 years. It aims to foster ‘internationally cooperative andcompetitive personnel’ who can take the lead in solving
global issues by cooperating with professionals from diverse
fields. The department is expected to make contributions toresolving global environmental issues as well.

The world faces various problems on a global level, such as global
warming, water and other resource shortages, energy issues, andreligious and regional conflicts. Such issues cannot be solved
without the cooperation of all parties concerned. As seen in the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement,
the international community has taken a huge step forward toward
the preser vation of the global environment, upon which humanbeings depend for their existence, and realizing a sustainable

Surrounded by the sea and the mountains, Kobe University
boasts scenic views. The University is determined to tackle
environmental issues, and we encourage all staf f andstudents to take a proactive approach to preserving ourbeautiful environment.

society. On the other hand, some countries are reconsidering theirrelationships with other countries in order to pursue their own
interests.
In order to tackle these global issues, Kobe University considers it
ne c e s s ar y to p r o m ote advanc e d re searc h and deve l o p new

The University, therefore, has included in its third-term
objectives a commitment to implementing environmental
conservation activities based on the basic philosophy of theCharter on the Environment. These include 3R activities for
reducing our environmental impact, raising awarenesssurrounding harmful substances, energy saving, fostering
students who will contribute to resolving environmental
issues, and promoting environmental research projects. All
these efforts require long-term commitments. We hope allc o r p o r at i o ns c o nc e r n e d an d t h e p e o p l e in o ur l o c a lcommunities, as well as the members of Kobe University, will
understand and support our environmental activities.

academic fields that go beyond the conventional humanities andsciences, while still adhering to the standards of our Charter on theEnvironment.
In April 2016 we established the Graduate School of Science,
Technology, and Innovation. This graduate school c ombines
humanities and sciences to provide education and research that canconvert the research ‘seeds’ found in the study of natural science tosocial implementation using knowledge from the social sciences. It is
our expectation that this new graduate school will contribute tosolving the environmental and medical issues facing the planet.

Environmental Philosophy

Environmental Policies
1. To foster and support environmentally-conscious

As a world-class research and education institution, Kobe University
pledges itself, through all of the universit y’s activities, to thestudents.

preser vation of the global environment and to the creation of asustainable society, the two most important challenges the world

2. To promote research to create and sustain thefaces today.
Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rokko Mountains, Kobe

global environment.

University utilizes this regional locality to its advantage for thefostering of environmentally- c onscious students and the

3. To promote environmental preservation activities

dissemination of knowledge gained from academic research to thethat set an example for others.

world. Through these ef for ts, and by setting an example in thepreservation of the environment, Kobe University pledges to build apath toward the realization of a sustainable society as a common

Enacted on September 26, 2006

goal of humanity.

-1-Collaboration withcorporations

PDF P.7<Topics>

Gomi-Japan’ s Reduced Packaging Shopping
NAKAYAMA Masato (Senior, Faculty of Economics)
SHIBATA Yamato (3rd year, Faculty of Economics)‘Gomi-Japan is an NPO led by the members of Prof. Ishikawa’ s
seminar class, Faculty of Economics.’

Workshop on how to handle waste in our lives 20 years from now

Seikyo GI environmental
activities

PDF P.8<Topics>

Kobe University Seikyo Gakusei Iinkai (GI)
Activity Report 2016
MURAKAMI Yusuke (2nd year, Faculty of Maritime Sciences)‘Initiative active since 2009 promoting the recycling of used paper to prevent
unnecessary leaflet distribution, in particular when the new academic year starts.’
Goat recycling bin

Use of the Environmental
Report in classes<Topics>

Satoyama fieldwork withNaragakuen High School students<Education>

Dietary education andregional partnerships<Education>

Corporate responsibility<Education>

PDF P.9
環境報

告 書 2015

Environmental Studies using
the Environmental Report(URL)
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/info/public-info/environment/environmental.html

PDF P.10

Chemical analysis to discover the impact offorests on dissolved components in rain
ASAOKA Satoshi (Assistant Professor, Research Center for Inland Seas)
Together with high school students (staying at Kobe University for 2 nights), we
conducted ion chromatography analysis on incident precipitation, canopy drip,
and stemflow.

PDF P.11

Supporting ‘Dietary Education’ with Kobe
University Elementary School (Akashi City)YAMASAKI Masanori(Associate Professor, Food Resources Education and Research Center)

Provided classes for 2nd grade students to experience the entire rice
growing process, from planting to harvesting.

PDF P.12

Learning about environmental contribution
based on CSR theory

BABA Shinichi (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Business Administration)
The Faculty of Economics offers a class called ‘Introduction to CSR’ (Corporate Social
Responsibility), in which students can learn how the corporate sector is handling environmental
issues.

For details, please see the Environmental Report on the Kobe University website.
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Waste policies
in China

PDF P.13<Research>Mini Workshops on Waste Policies in China
ISHIKAWA Masanobu (Professor, Graduate School of Economics)
TAKEUCHI Kenji (Professor, Graduate School of Economics)
Analysis from an economic viewpoint of the civil action taken to promote recycling
policy for urban waste and discussion of the separate waste policy in China.
Chinese point-purchasing program for household waste

Protecting cell metabolism
from active carbon

PDF P.14<Research>

In search of methods for protecting agricultural products
in harsh conditions
MIYAKE Chikahiro (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science)
To secure agricultural business and protect products from abnormal climate
conditions.

ROS generation mechanism at an PSI index

Environmentallyfriendly

PDF P.15<Research>

Reaction analysis of environmentally-friendly
aluminum coagulant for water
MAKI Hideshi (Associate Professor, Center for Environmental Management)
MIZUHATA Minoru (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering)
Introduction of an innovative new analysis method called ‘Quantitative AI NMR’.

Preventing and purifying crop pollution
with cucurbitaceous plants
INUI Hideyuki (Associate Professor, Biosignal Research Center)
Cucurbitaceous plants accumulate over 100 times more lipophilic pollutantson their leaves or stems than other plants.

Polychlorinated biphenyl concentration

Plants condensing
pollutants

PDF P.16<Research>over 100 times

Non-cucurbit

Cucurbit

Supporting environmental
activities in the community

PDF P.17<Environmental Conservation Activities>

Supporting community involvement in resolving
the pollution in the Toga River arisingfrom fecal coliform bacteria
NAKAZAWA Minato (Professor, Graduate School of Health Sciences)
SUZAKI Toshinobu (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science)
KOBAYASHI Mayumi (Academic Researcher, Graduate School of Science)
YOSHIMURA Chisato (Assistant Professor, Center for Environmental Management)
Community Activist Group ‘Safe Toga River’ Nada Ward Office, Town Development Unit

For details, please see the Environmental Report on the Kobe University website.

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Environmental Management Projects
Environmental Caravan and Environmental Improvement Caravan
Kobe University has been holding its annual Environmental
Caravan since 2009, in which rooms are randomly selectedfrom major campuses and checked for appropriate air
conditioning temperature, correct waste separation, andenergy preservation (whether lights are off when not in use).
Through collecting this information it is possible to perceive
the situation, understand the challenges facing eachdepartment, and create plans for improvement.
Since 2013, focus has been placed on lecture rooms,
common rooms, offices, and outside spaces, and survey
research is planned for multiple years. For FY2016, thesurvey was carried out on rooms for student use and outside
garbage stations at Rokkodai 1, Tsurukabuto 1, Tsurukabuto
2, and Port Island 3.

Environmental Caravan

In 2011, the Environmental Improvement Caravan began toreport the results of Environment Caravan to all concerned
departments, facilitate discussion, and offer proposals forresolving problems. Subsequently, each depar tment istasked with implementing improvement measures andreporting the outcomes. In doing so, we are following the
PDCA cycle.
As a result of these proactive and continuous efforts, every
year brings further positive outcomes, such as moderate air
conditioning temperature and organized outdoor garbage
spaces.

Environmental Improvement Caravan

Paper Waste Reduction
The Environmental Caravan found thatgarbage boxes and garbage spaces
have a large quantit y of recyc lable
paper. To facilitate separate recyclable
paper collection, an appeal was madedirectly to the attendees of theEnvironment Report debriefing session,
letters were sent to all departments, andcontainers exclusively for recyclable
paper were placed at garbage collection
points.

Recyclable-4-Saving Energy and Preventing Global Warming

Hyogo Prefecture has had a Specific Substances (greenhouse gas)emission control plans and measures repor t system in place since
October 1, 2003. Under the provisions of Ar ticle 142(2) concerning
environmental conservation and creation, the concrete policies are setout. It sets FY2005 as a base year and FY2020 as a target year for
calculating specific substance emission.

(1)Energy Usage
The total amount of energy used at Kobe University, including electricity,gas, fuel oil, etc. in FY2016 reached approx. 900,000 GJ (*1). CO 2
emissions by energy reached approx. 35,000 tons. (*1 This is an energy
value converted based on Article 4 ‘Regulations for the Enforcement of a
Law Concerning the Rationalization of Energy Usage’)

Kobe University has a duty to report its activities, and submitted plans andreports to Hyogo Prefecture with FY2004 (first year of national university
cooperation) as the base for measurement and FY2020 as the target year
to achieve a 15% decrease. As of 2016, the University marked a 14.4%
decrease from 2004.

Total energy usage increased by 2.8% from FY2015. Energy use on Port
Island 3 has increased due to the opening of an Annex building with a
total floor area of 4.540㎡, and use in other areas has slightly increased
as well. Energy usage per unit area (divided by the total floor area) has
increased by 2.7% from FY2015.

FY2015 69.7 CO 2 tons /1000 m2 0.6% increase

FY2016 70.1 CO 2 tons /1000 m2

CO 2 emissions per 1000 m2

Under severe financial restrictions, we declared the need for upgrades
such as new air-conditioning units, changing to LED lights both within andoutside the University, etc., however, we have yet to secure the budget forthis. We will commit ourselves to securing the budget and promoting
further energy saving activities.

(3)Electricity Usage

The total amount of electricity used in FY2016 increased by 0.7% from theprevious fiscal year. This was due mainly to climate change and theopening of a new laboratory building in the Port Island 3 area that started
operation in June of FY2015.

Rokkodai 2
Port Island 3
Akashi, Okubo, Sumiyoshi 1
Fukae(1000kWh)
890,869
872,462
874,887
885,878
Original unit(kWh/m2)
866,306
Table 3 Electricity Usage (1000 kWh)143
72,000
Myodani
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016
70,646
Tsurukabuto 2
69,92570,153142
Rokkodai 1
3,580
3,363
3,615
3,642
3,763 70,000
Tsurukabuto 1
239,791
233,805
229,554
250,525
252,521
Rokkodai 2
21,06521,05820,30919,802
19,872
141
Rokkodai 1
9,814
6,321
9,491
8,204
Tsurukabuto 1
2,504
2,557
2,474
2,444
2,462 68,000
67,267
6,922
Kusunoki
7,183 26,547 7,533 24,172 7,401 27,531 13,149
140
26,052
13,591 25,215 13,298
28,322 13,141 28,572 13,979
Tsurukabuto 2
1,858
1,834
1,809
1,803
1,815
66,655
26,731
17,872
27,357 18,334 27,735 18,090 40,310 17,798 26,045 17,743 26,575
Kusunoki
32,81633,17836,55735,98235,876
139
66,00042,08540,02339,30541,710original unit
Myodani
1,049
1,136
1,107
1,101
1,070
138
(GJ/1000m2)
Fukae
2,483
2,492
2,380
2,263
2,244 64,000
503,763495,596482,855
480,007477,834
137
Akashi, Okubo, Sumiyoshi 1
650
672
663
640
706
1,800
1,806
Port Island 3
650
977
1,011
2,476
2,838 62,000
1,798
1,797
136
Total
1,767
66,655 67,267 69,925 70,153 70,646
1,750
0
135
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
1,720
1,700

Chart 1 Energy Usage (GJ)

(GJ)
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000

Chart 3 Electricity Usage

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

FY2015 139.29kWh/m2

Table 1 Energy Emission by Region(GJ)
FY2012
41,710252,521
27,357
18,334
477,834
13,141
28,322
6,922
6,321
872,462
1,798

Rokkodai 1
Rokkodai 2
Tsurukabuto 1
Tsurukabuto 2
Kusunoki
Myodani
Fukae
Akashi, Okubo, Sumiyoshi 1
Port Island 3
Total(GJ/1000m2)

FY2015 1,720 GJ/1000m 2

2016

FY201339,305250,525
27,73518,090480,007
13,97928,572
7,183
9,491
874,887
1,806

FY201440,310239,791
26,731
17,798503,763
13,591
26,5477,533
9,814
885,878
1,797

2.7%increase

FY201540,023
229,554
26,045
17,743482,855
13,29825,215
7,401
24,172866,306
1,720

FY201642,085
233,805
26,575
17,872495,596
13,14926,052
8,204
27,531
890,869
1,767

Total gas usage in FY2016 increased by 8.3% from the previous fiscal
year. This was mainly due to unusual climate.
Table 4 Regional City Gas Usage (1000 m3)
Rokkodai 1
Rokkodai 2
Tsurukabuto 1
Tsurukabuto 2
Kusunoki
Myodani
Fukae
Akashi, Okubo, Sumiyoshi 1
Port Island 3
Total

FY2016 1,767 GJ/1000m2

CO 2 emissions and CO 2 emissions per unit area across 11 locations
increased slightly from the previous year.

75.1

35,892

36,04636,15635,11235,354

73.97

74.4

73.29

69.7

70.1

10,000
0

2011

2012

4,420

0

0.00

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Chart 4 City Gas Usage
FY2015 8.10 m3/m2

140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

8.3%increase

FY2016 8.77 m3/m2(5)Fuel Oil Usage
Total fuel oil usage in FY2016 increased by 12.2% from the previous fiscal
year. The fuel oil is mostly used in heating boilers in the Fukae area,
which increased in the summer season.

2013

2014

2015

2016

Rokkodai 1

FY2011
1,881

FY2012
1,822

FY20131,753

FY2014
1,783

FY2015
1,768

FY2016
1,614

Rokkodai 2

11,17811,080

11,201

10,683

10,206

9,044

Tsurukabuto 1

1,208

1,183

1,225

1,177

1,146

1,010

Tsurukabuto 2

481

490

483

475

474

653

Kusunoki

19,76019,526

19,583

20,195

19,354

20,156

Myodani

448

420

442

428

415

517

Fukae

943

878

907

815

776

1,028

Sumiyoshi 1

137

152

96

164

170

162

Akashi

115

126

75

127

103

103

Okubo

87

45

26

45

54

51

Port Island 3

76

170

255

264

646

1,016

Total

36,31435,892

36,04636,15635,11235,354

75.1

73.97

74.4

73.29

69.7

70.1

Table 2 CO2 Emissions(t-CO2)

Original unit

FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015
134
100
144
112
943
806
998
923
53
49
62
57
2
1
2
1
3,531
3,013
3,501
3,298
64
57
64
62
54
30
38
37
9
25
10
22
0
0
0
0
4,790
4,081
4,819
4,512

Original unit
3 2
3
(m /m )
(1000m )FY2016 5,000
12.00
119 4,800 4,790 4,819
4,512
10.00
858
4,600
4,420
56
4,400
8.00
2
4,200
4,081
3,259
6.00
60 4,000
38 3,800
4.00
28 3,600
2.00
0 3,4002

t-CO2/1000m(original unit)

Chart 2 CO2 emissions

30,00020,000FY2016 140.13kWh/m2(4)City Gas Usage(2)CO2Emissions

t-CO2(CO2 emissions)
40,00036,314

0.6％increase

Table 5 Fuel Oil Usage (kiloliter)
1Rokkodai 1
Rokkodai 2
Tsurukabuto 1
Tsurukabuto 2
Kusunoki
Myodani
Fukae
Akashi, Okubo, Sumiyoshi 1
Port Island 3
Total

FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016
0
0
0
0
0
0.17
0.24
0.22
0.49
0.12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39.60
62.72
40.90
44.00
49.80
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39.77
62.96
41.12
44.49
49.92

(kℓ)
70
60
50
40

62.96

39.77

Original unit(ℓ/m2)
0.14
0.12
41.1244.49

49.92

FY2015 0.088 liters/m2-5-12.5%increase

0.08

30

0.06

20

0.04

10

0.02

0

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Chart 5 Fuel Oil Usage*CO2 emissions = Usage x emission coefficient*CO2 emissions per area are calculated by multiplying emission coefficients for electricity, gas, oil usage.

0.10

FY2016 0.099 liters/m2

0.00

Conserving Resources and Recycling

Chart 8 shows the volume of non-industrial waste recycled in each facultyin FY2016. The recycled ratio was 11.5% in FY2012, 11.7% in FY2013,
12.7% in FY2014, 22.6% in FY2015, 20.0% in FY2016. The faculties andcampuses that have larger amounts of bulk waste and/or non-combustible
waste displayed a lower recycled ratio.

Water Usage
Total water usage in FY2016 decreased by 46,000 m 3 (10.1%) from theprevious fiscal year. In the Rokkodai area, water resources have beenconserved by using Rokko Mountain river water as reclaimed wastewaterfor flushing toilets, in laboratories, and elsewhere. In addition, theKusunoki area started using well water in February 2012. Efforts toward
the efficient use of water resources, including water-saving toilets andautomatic flushing systems, will continue.

(t)
300

■Volume recycled■Volume discarded

250
200

3

（1000m ）
600
500

84

400

137

300
200

100

84

82

128

114

133

262

266

241

230

2013

2014

2015

2016 （FY）

65
50

115

463

19,781

Myodaniarea

City water

6,705

Fukae area

General service water

0City water

22,424General service water

067,913
Sumiyoshi City water
1 areaGeneral service water0
Akashi area
Okubo area

City water

12,488General service water

0City water

3,787

15,320290,753
6,705
22,424
67,913
12,488
3,787

6,523

15,3338,810
152,921
136,596289,517

6,796

6,796

0
21,157

21,157

0
3,869

3,869

0
8,286

8,286

0
3,849

3,849

93,59547,658
10,338
5,928

9,977
6,850

14,7098,781
127,789

11,11920,194

9,856

143,13150,771

270,920

7,112

8,530
153,229
113,926
6,000

7,112

0
20,093017,70920,093

0
3,876

0
3,664

3,876

0
9,911

0
9,554

9,911

0
4,112

0
3,439

4,112

92,50921,096
15,380267,155
6,000
17,709
3,664
9,554
3,439

10,29014,12042,07747,176
13,562
11,8407,440
8,663
128,892
132,7225,877
017,915
0
4,508
0
6,389
0
3,560

24,41089,25325,402
16,103
261,614
5,877
17,915
4,508
6,389
3,560

5,953

19,81524,42658,55934,133
8,896

18,235

9,339
5,957

13,614

7,657
146,582
115,118
0
16,962
0
4,186
0
7,832
0
3,411

5,079

583

0

0

843

241,353

20

265

10

373.2

11.5%

2013

3149.12779.2

369.9

11.7%

2014

2725.12380.1

345.0

12.7%

2015

1585.31227.7

357.6

22.6%

2016

1379.21102.8

276.4

20.0%

13.0% decrease
from FY2015

Chart 10 shows trends in the amount of office paper used from FY2014 toFY2016. The volume of office paper used decreased by 10.21% (approx.
21.11 tons) from the previous fiscal year. We must continue our efforts to
reduce office paper use by making it common practice to have paperlessmeetings and lectures, to make copies using both sides of the paper, tomake consolidated printings, and to use the blank side of paper that has
been used on only one side.
Table 9 Volume of Office Paper Used

10.2% decrease
from FY2015

3000

20
15

2000
1500

0

2013

2014

2015

2016

Up/Down %Used(t)

Up/Down %206.93

3.4%

206.00-0.45%

185.16-10.21%Printing paper (for black & white)

0.49

-9.3%

0.36

-36.11%

0.16-55.56%

Printing paper (for color)

0.07

0.17%

0.48

85.42%

0.41-14.58%

Total

207.493.4%

206.84-0.31%

185.73-10.21%150

10.21% decrease
from FY2015
207.49206.842014

2015

185.73

100

5

2012

Used(t)

200

10

500

Up/Down %(t) 250

1000

FY2016Used(t)Copy Paper

2500

FY2015FY2014Item

Bulk waste
Volume recycled
Recycled ratio(%)
Recycled ratio
25

Volume discarded(t)
3500

Other

Trends in Paper Usage Across the University

Volume recycled(t) Recycled ratio(%)

2882.0

Incombustible waste

Bulk waste(t)3255.1

Bulk waste
PET bottles

Total waste(t)Recycled ratio 2.6%
decrease from FY2015

Chart 9 Recycled Ratio of Non-Industrial Waste by Waste Material for FY2016

Table 7 Non-Industrial Waste Production
2012

Glassjars/bottles

Chart 7 shows the amount of non-industrial waste produced from FY2012
to FY2016. In FY2016, it decreased by 13% from the previous year.

0.0 0.0 0.0
Cans

Non-Industrial Waste

0.0 0.0 0.0
Combustible waste

064,991

Raw garbage

81,7990229,549

Other paper

84,22481,945944

Confidential documents

84,4650265,863

261,992

Cardboard boxes

General service water 81,955

434

0272,373

Magazines

19,781 564,427 136,596 493,434 127,789 471,726 113,926 464,013 132,722 455,874 115,118 409,658

117

30

Newspaper

Well water

Total

0

0
265

49.1
45.9

40

Office paper

462,691

0843

50 49.1

3,411

City water

0
944

60

7,832

0

0

Total waste(t) Volume discarded(t) Volume recycled(t)Office paper
73.4
37.4
36.0
Newspaper
8.7
3.0
5.7
Magazines
109.3
55.7
53.7
Cardboard boxes
54.2
29.3
24.9
124.3
4.0
120.3
Confidential documents
Other paper
0.0
96.0
96.0
Raw garbage
4.3
4.3
0.0
0.0
Combustible waste
39.3
39.3
Cans
12.2
0.0
12.2
Glass jars/bottles
4.4
4.4
0.0
PET bottles
19.2
0.0
19.2
Bulk waste
0.0
826.1
826.1
Incombustible waste
7.7
7.7
0.0
Other
0.0
0.0
0.0
Total
1379.2 1102.8
276.4

66.0

70

4,186

117

583

96.8

80

16,962

General service water0

Table 8 Volume Recycled of Non-Industrial
Waste by Waste Material for FY2016

100.0100.0100.0

90Port Island City water
3 areaGeneral service water

434

％
100

261,700

5,079

Volume Recycled of Non-Industrial Waste by Faculty/Campus for FY2016

Chart 9 shows the recycled ratio of non-industrial waste by waste material
for FY2016, revealing that the recycled ratios of newspapers, magazinesand cardboard boxes are considerably low. If the recycled ratio for paper
waste can be increased to 90% the entire recycled ratio will see a boost
from 20% to 27% (based on FY2016 volume). Further efforts to improve
the recycled ratio will continue in accordance with the basic policies forenvironmental management.

Total
13,862Integrated Research Site

Well water

8,152

21,813

10,162

41,73826,563

Graduate School of Maritime Sciences

270,972

11,65145,937

14,946

Rokkodai 1

Kusunoki
area

City water

22,34893,76650,308

11,617

26,621

15,650BT(academic-industrial alliance)

7,168

43,458

10,971

Graduate School of Science

Tsurukabuto City water
2 campus General service water

93,00928,614

15,185

Graduate School of Health Science

10,455
Tsurukabuto City water
1 campus General service water 11,893

13,429

Total

Kobe University Secondary School

46,231
Rokkodai 2 City water
campusGeneral service water 46,778

29,563Chart 8FY2016FY2015
Total

Graduate School of Agricultural Science

14,431
Rokkodai 1 City water
campusGeneral service water 15,132

FY2014
Total

Graduate School of Humanities

FY2013
Total

Graduate School of Human Development and Environment

FY2012
Total

Library

FY2011Natural Science Research Institute

Table 6 Water Usage ( m3 )Graduate School of Engineering

Chart 6 Water Usage

HQ

2012

Tsurukabuto 1

2011

0

Graduate School of Medicine

272

100
0

82

150

City Water 10.1% decrease
from FY2015

Well Water

General Service Water

82
20

50

0

0

Chart 7 Changes in Non-Industrial Waste Production from FY2012 to FY2016

2016

(FY)

Chart 10 Volume of Office Paper Used from FY2014 to FY2016-6-I would like to express my sincere respect for all those who
helped compile the Kobe University Environmental Report2017. Reading through it, I got the impression that it clearly
explains the broad range of activities that Kobe University
has embarked upon taking advantage of its strengths—for
example, the collaborative project between the Graduate
School of Agriculture and the affiliated elementary school.
As has been pointed out in previous third-party reviews, thefact that the repor t is used as lecture material, etc., toprovide feedback to university members is par ticularly
i m p r e s s i ve. I wo ul d li ke my ow n i nst i t ut i o n, O s a k a
University, to apply the same efforts.

University is one of the universities listed as a greenhousegas emitter by our local government in Suita City. We have,therefore, organized a joint project: ‘Working Group on
Energy Saving within Universities and Research Institutes’,
which meets on a regular basis to share our experienceswith energy saving projects. I believe Kobe University canplay a similar leading role in environmental activities for thewhole of Kobe City.
Second is taking more concrete action toward reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Under Japan’s Global WarmingCountermeasures, based on the Paris Agreement,Japanaims to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% by 2030 compared tot h e 2 013 st a n d a r d. A s t h e p r i vate s e c to r, i n c l u d i n guniversities, is tasked with achieving a 40% decrease in theplan, all universities will need to take more drastic measures
to reduc e greenhouse gas. Unfor tunately, st ate - r ununiversities face severe financial conditions as mentioned inthis report. Despite such financial limitations, I believe thattogether we can come up with ideas that will lead to abreakthrough in energy saving measures.

As head of the Department of Environment and Energy
Management at Osaka University for the past few years, I
would like to make several suggestions.
First is a more active partnership with local government andother neighboring universities. Kobe University is the largest
university in Kobe City, as well as a leading business site.
Therefore, other universities and companies can learn a lot
from the projects carried out within Kobe University . Osaka

SHIMODA Yoshiyuki
Professor in the Department of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School ofEngineering Osaka University
Director of Environment and Energy Management Division, Campus Sustainability Office, Osaka University<Profile>

Completed degree in Environmental Engineering at the Graduate
School of Engineering Osaka University, specializing in research on
urban civilian energy systems, urban climate, environmental
assessment for energy systems, etc. Author of several publications
on the energy system. He is also a temporary member of the Ministryo f t h e E nv i r o n m e n t , C e n t r a l E nv i r o n m e n t C o u n c i l (G l o b a l
Environment Committee) and the Japan Gas Association, Energy
System Assessment Committee, etc.

Fiscal year of project: 2016 (April 2016 to March 2017)
Date of issue: September 30, 2017
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
Kobe University Environmental Report 2017
URL: http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/report/environmental/2017/

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KOYAMA Ryota, Freshman, Faculty of Engineering
Location: In front of the Faculty of Engineering building
When designing the cover page, we collected
photos from undergraduate and graduate
students and affiliated schools with the aim ofmaking them familiar with the Environmental
Report. This image was awarded first prize by theevaluation committee of the Center for
Environmental Management. Thank you to allapplicants for your participation.

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At the reception after the 7th Report Meeting of
the Center for Environmental Management, therecipient was granted a commendation and abookstore gift card.
C omment
I took this photowanting to capture
the big green
trees as much as
possible just in
front of theFa c u l t y o fEngineeringbuilding.

KOYAMA Ryota