Environmental Communication
Communicating in English
Since 2001, we have been conducting Global Immersion Camps (GICs) where children spend several days together communicating in English. Through multicultural exchanges with camp leaders from different countries and various programs, we enhance the children's awareness of the SDGs.
In FY2024, the program with overnight stays was held for the first time in five years. During the six-day program, 119 elementary school students participated in a joint living experience with 26 group leaders from 18 countries, which improved their English communication skills and deepened their understanding of different cultures.
On the third day, with the assistance of Mr. Morikawa from the JICA Shiga Office, the students learned about the importance of water. As the GIC venue is located right in front of Lake Biwa, the students considered how they could contribute in their daily lives, using the lake as an example. They also learned about the current situation concerning Lake Managua in Nicaragua, where Mr. Morikawa had stayed as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, as well as JICA’s activities there. On the fourth day, the students created posters with the message “Let’s work together to protect the environment (water)” and sent them to JICA Nicaragua.
Through communicating in English, the students gained confidence, broadened their horizons, and learned about diverse countries and global challenges. We hope that they will grow into individuals who can contribute to society by addressing global issues.
Information Disclosure Through Environmental Reports
Since FY2013, the Kumon Group has been posting environmental reports on our website, making information public about our environmental preservation activities and data (electricity usage, CO2 emissions, paper usage, and paper recycling), in addition to the Kumon Environmental Philosophy and Environmental Policy.
Environmental Education for Kumon Staff
The Kumon Group is implementing environmental education for all staff members to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the environment.
In FY2023 also e-learning for environmental education was implemented in training for new management staff. Participants learned about global environmental problems, environmental management, and environmental law.
Opportunities for sharing are increasing, such as posters raising environmental awareness and environmental data being posted in offices, and environmental awareness in each company is rising each year as staff learn from one another about the environment.
Distribution of In-company Environmental Newsletter
Every quarter, the Kumon Group distributes the Kumon Green News Quarterly in Japanese and English to all Group companies.
The newsletters include quarterly environmental data by region, as well as environmental activity reports sent from each Group company to be shared worldwide.
In addition, some Group companies are distributing environmental news to their staff and other related parties. We are proactively engaged in environmental communication.
- Kumon Environmental Activities Around the World
- Environmental activities by North America, South America,
Asia and Oceania, China, Europe and Africa, and Japan
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