Kobe R&D Center Receives Prime Minister's Award for National Greenery Promotion 2026
ESPEC CORP.'s Kobe R&D Center was honored with the Prime Minister's Award for its long-standing commitment to biodiversity and environmental education. The center features a man-made forest, biotopes, and rooftop grasslands using 100% native species.
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The Kobe R&D Center of ESPEC CORP. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President: Satoshi Arata) has received the '2026 Prime Minister's Award for Contributors to the National Greenery Promotion Movement.' This prestigious award recognizes individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in greening activities and public awareness. Since starting operations in 2001, the Kobe R&D Center has pursued the concept of 'restoring original nature.' It has developed 'ESPEC's Forest' with 30,000 trees across 65 species, created biotopes for diverse wildlife, and established rooftop grasslands representing local flora. The center also actively collaborates with local universities and elementary schools for environmental education. In 2022, it launched the 'ESPEC 50-Year Forest' initiative in collaboration with the Forestry Agency.
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What is 'ESPEC's Forest'?
It is a managed forest created by employees planting 30,000 trees of 65 species native to the region to restore natural ecosystems.