CSR http://www.kuraray.com.cn/?id=rss This provides news on CSR. zh-cn Copyright 2008 KURARAY CO., LTD. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0900 Initiatives to Encourage Social Contribution Activities http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2008/081205_2.html?id=rss The Kuraray Group undertakes a variety of social contribution activities, emphasizing those that can be sustained over long periods and that provide employees with opportunities to participate on a proactive basis. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Notice Concerning Publication of Kuraray CSR Report 2008 http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2008/081127.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd. has recently published the Kuraray CSR Report 2008 (40 A4-sized color pages), detailing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts of the Kuraray Group. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0900 Company, CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray CSR Report 2007 Published Offers Information on CSR Activities from Wide-Ranging Social and Environmental Perspectives http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070831.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yasuaki Wakui) has recently published the Kuraray CSR Report 2007 (48 A4-sized color pages), detailing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of the Kuraray Group. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. World's First Biomass Shoes "Biomass Hadashikko" Indoor Shoes for Preschoolers Developed(Kuraray Plastics Co., Ltd.) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070801_03.html?id=rss MoonStar Company (Headquarters: Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Kaoru Motomura, referred to herein as MoonStar), and the Kuraray Group company Kuraray Plastics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City; President: Katsuhiko Kishi, referred to herein as Kuraray Plastics), have achieved an early success-a success in keeping with worldwide initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and curb global warming-by jointly developing "Biomass Hadashikko" shoes made of biomass material (soft polylactic acid resin). Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Concerning Disaster Relief for Niigata Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070724.html?id=rss Kuraray announces the decision to donate ¥3 million in cash and company products through Niigata Plant in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, as disaster relief for the Niigata Chuetsu offshore Earthquake that took place on July 2007. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Cool Biz measures for 2007 http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070521.html?id=rss In response to countermeasures against global warming, an increasing number of companies are advocating "Cool Biz" campaigns, in which business casual clothing suitable for summer weather is worn at the office. Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Full-Scale Commencement of Environment Ministry-Certified ECOTALK System (Kuraray Trading Co., Ltd.) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070416.html?id=rss Kuraray Trading Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Osaka City, President: Tetsuzo Kimura) received Wide-Area Recycling Certification from the Ministry of the Environment, for its efforts involving a chemical recycling system. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Gas Impermeability of EVAL Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Polymer Resin Contributes to the Environment http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2007/070328.html?id=rss Furthering its corporate mission that states: "We in the Kuraray Group are committed to opening new fields of business using pioneering technology and contributing to an improved natural environment and quality of life," Kuraray is contributing to the environment through development and application of its unique functional materials. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Interior Commences Sales of a Hokumin Furniture Photo Stand that Comes with a Picture by Shinzo Maeda (Kuraray Interior Co., Ltd.) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/061212.html?id=rss In commemoration of its 40th anniversary, Kuraray Interior Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City; President: Osamu Otani; Plant: Mikasa City, Hokkaido), a manufacturer and marketer of furniture made from solid birch wood, today announces the launch of a photo stand. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Efforts to Reduce Environmental Impact http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/061025_01.html?id=rss Fiscal 2001 marks the year in which Kuraray established and initiated its Medium-Term Environmental Plan. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Unveils 2007 Calendar "The Glittering Stars" http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/061024.html?id=rss Kuraray produces calendars every year with 'Nature' as a theme. These calendars have been highly praised for their ease of use. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Chemical Co., Ltd. Becomes 10th Plant among the Kuraray Group's Sites and Plants to Obtain ISO 14001 Certification http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/060727_02.html?id=rss Specialized activated carbon maker Kuraray Chemical Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Osaka; President Shobu Minatono) obtained ISO 14001(*1) certification, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems for its Tsurumi Plant at Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture in July 2006. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray CSR Report 2006 Published Offers Information on CSR Activities from Wide-Ranging Social and Environmental Perspectives http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/060727.html?id=rss Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yasuaki Wakui) has recently published the Kuraray CSR Report 2006 (48 A4-sized color pages), detailing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of the Kuraray Group. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. First public showing of the works of Shiko Munakata from the Kuraray collection and the Ohara Museum of Art in Tokyo and Kobe http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/060621.html?id=rss To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its founding, Kuraray Co., Ltd. will sponsor a first time exhibition of the works of Shiko Munakata, with exhibits lent from its private collection and from the Ohara Museum of Art. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd. Kuraray Trading Supports MOTTAINAI Campaign(Kuraray Trading Co., Ltd.) http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/release/2006/060614.html?id=rss Kuraray Trading Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Tetsuzo Kimura), which handles the Kuraray Group's trading divisions, is supporting the "MOTTAINAI (Don't Waste Resources)" campaign, which aims not only to establish a recycling-based society but also to bring to fruition one that is sustainable and plans the efficient use of its resources. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0900 CSR Kuraray Co., Ltd.