Japan’s Kyocera Kokubu plant receives Global Warming Prevention award

In Japan, the Kyocera Corporation’s Kagoshima Kokubu manufacturing plant has received the 2014 Energy Minister’s Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity. This is a record fifth consecutive year that Kyocera has been a recipient of the award.

In addition to measures such as improving the energy consumption basic unit*, alleviating electricity demand and reducing CO2 emissions in transportation, the plant was recognized for community-based efforts such as offering “Eco-Lessons” at local schools and carrying out biodiversity conservation programs.

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