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| Honda dispatches environment-related information to society at large through a variety of media, including the Internet and brochures, and by holding particular events. Also, we are promoting environmental communication by organizing environmental exhibitions targeting local communities. |
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| Honda exhibits low-emission vehicles at
the environment-related events organized by municipalities to provide visitors
with opportunities to see Honda’s low-emission vehicles and next-generation
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At this space provided for environment-related exhibits within Twin Link Motegi, exhibits introducing Honda’s environmental measures are permanently displayed on such themes as the prevention of air pollution, prevention of global warming, and promotion of recycling. Also at the space, educational programs are provided on new energy and other themes. |
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| Honda discloses information about its environmental activities by publishing the Honda Environmental Annual Report and introducing related activities on its website. At the website, environmental specifications by product as well as environmental news are introduced and updated from time to time. Also, Honda communicates its commitment to the environment to society at large, including customers, shareholders, local inhabitants, and suppliers, through the use of a range of environment-related marks for environmentally friendly products and activities. |
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| To promote symbiosis with local communities, Honda’s
factories and offices hold environmental exhibitions, conduct cleaning activities,
and participate in local environmental events, such as low-emission vehicles fairs,
especially in “Environment Month” every June. At the FAN FUN LAB at Twin
Link Motegi, environment-related exhibits are permanently displayed to enable
children and adults to study environment-related issues in an enjoyable manner.
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Honda has a forest named Hello Woods in Motegi town, Tochigi Prefecture, which it uses as a living museum where children can discover and experience nature. We conduct activities that focus on providing children with the opportunity to actively play and learn in a forest. Targeting primarily children, who will be the driving forces in tomorrow’s society, we have transformed the forest located near residences into teaching materials and classrooms where they can play as much as they want, discover the wonders and wisdoms of nature, and consider what they should do for a sustainable earth.
Hello Woods is a forest of broad-leaved deciduous trees that extends over 42 hectares and has a pathway approximately three kilometers long that is covered with wood chips (crushed lumber from thinning). Children become interested in nature by playing in the forest, discovering a lot of interesting things, and increasing their exposure to the natural environment, all of which leave a lasting impression on them and help them become wiser. As people who support children in playing and learning in the forest, our staff members, called “cast” (forest storytellers) are always available for them. |
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| Honda has been conducting local environmental communication activities (risk communication, factory tours, local round-table meetings, etc.) to deepen mutual understanding and trust with local residents regarding the factories’ environmental measures, including measures to reduce their environmental risks. In fiscal 2006, each factory organized factory tours and local round-table meetings. We will continue to promote communication with local residents at our factories. |
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