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In respect to environmental concerns, the Kobe Steel Group also strives to work in cooperation and harmony 易游YY体育官方网站 society.
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Initiatives for Biodiversity
On-Site Initiatives
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Contributions to Local Communities
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In fiscal 2012 the outreach program was carried out at four locations in Kobe City -- Iwaoka Children's Center (Nishi district), Oike Children's Center (Kita district), Otogi Children's Center (Tarumi district) and Suganodai Children's Center (Suma district) -- 易游YY体育官方网站 approximately 150 children participating.
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