Environmental Communication
- In-house environmental education
- Environmental contribution
- Staff members' activities
- Environmental awards
In-house environmental education
Group-Wide Environmental E-learning
PR activities via group reportsEnvironmental Preservation Campaign: The Earth Is Our Home
Group-Wide Environmental E-learning
To raise the environmental awareness of NYK Group employees, we annually conduct environmental e-learning. In 2010, the fourth round of environmental e-learning was launched, and about 3,400 employees completed the training. Study topics include general environmental issues such as global warming and biodiversity, and recently added sections on environmental activities and the environmental-management structure of the NYK Group.
PR activities via group reports
We have installed an environmental column in our Yusen (Japanese version) and Seascope (English version) group reports. These columns introduce the environmental activities being conducted at our Group companies and urge employees to participate in our environmental campaigns. The result promotes communication between employees at various Group companies and raises employees' environment awareness.
Environmental Preservation Campaign: The Earth Is Our Home
NYK conducts an environmental-preservation campaign called The Earth Is Our Home as part of its annual observance of World Environment Day on June 5.
< Campaign activities in 2010 >
- Participation in the CO2 Diet Declaration*1
We participated in the CO2 Diet Declaration Summer in June–August 2010, attracting participation by 5,497 staff members worldwide. As a result, the secretariat will give us about 270 seedlings, which will be planted by NYK Group staff members and communities around the world. In Fiscal Year 2009, contributed seedlings were planted in Japan, Australia, and Canada.*1 CO2 Diet Declaration
an energy-conservation program promoted by Japan's Ministry of the Environment and Tokyo Electric Power Company to help prevent global warming. A seedling is contributed for every 20 people participating.
Tree planting in Australia
Tree planting in Canada
Tree planting in Canada
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NYK Candle Night 2010
As part of the environmental campaign, NYK Group staff members were invited to participate in Candle Night, an activity that encourages people to spend a few hours at night away from electric lights twice a year, which special time also gives people a chance to think about global warming and saving energy. In Japan, July 7 was set as the NYK Candle Night, and many staff member spent the night by candlelight.
In China: Candle Night Party with Kindergarten Children
September 28 was set as Candle Night in China, and the staff from NYK Line China's Nanjing Branch visited Nanjing Experimental Kindergarten to have a meaningful candle party with the children. Colleagues created an interesting slideshow that used cartoons and easy words to explain Candle Night and why we must care for our environment and protect the earth. The children showed great interest in the vivid wording and expressions, and we hope that the party has planted the concept of environment protection deeply in their young minds.
Candle Night Party in China 1
Candle Night Party in China 2
Candle Night Party in China 3
