97.5% of the water on earth is salty. About one percent of that is brakish groundwater. 2.5% of the Earth's water is fresh . About two - thirds of that is frozen; the rest is liquid surface water and groundwater.

--- --- National Geographic

Water is Life. It's the briny broth of our origins, the pounding circulatory system of the world. We stake our civilizations on the coasts and mighty rivers. Our deepest dread is the treat of having too little - or too much.

--- --- Barbara Kingsolver

Responsible for planet and each other

Being a responsible company, We've always believed that businesses can - and should - have a positive impact on the communities they serve. So ever since we opened our company, we dedicated ourselves to earning the trust and respect of our customers, partners and friends. How? By being responsible and doing things that are good for the planet and each other.

various forms of our social contribution activities, such as supporting the healthy development of young people and cooperating with local communities.The Cowin Group declared its support for the UN Global Compact's 10 principles. Upon its participation in the Global Compact, the Cowin Group committed itself to make further improvements by constantly assessing enhancements of its business activities in light of the values advocated by the 10 principles.

lead a low-carbon society

The Cowin Group is committed to creating a low-carbon society by developing a range of businesses in the environmental sector while continuing work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated through its business activities.

effective reuse and recycling of resources

Based on the recognition that natural resources and energy sources are limited, the company promotes the effective reuse and recycling of resources, aiming to build a recycling-oriented society.

The Cowin Group takes appropriate actions to preserve the natural environment and ecosystems, focusing on the conservation of biodiversity through its business activities.

Protect the world and water

The Cowin Group Consistently striving to become a better corporate citizen, Cowin Group is involved in a variety of activities.

The Cowin Group endeavors to contribute to local communities both in China and in other countries where the company does business, for example, by establishing a scholarship scheme to support college students in Asia.

a company-wide Work-Life Balance

The Cowin Group launched a company-wide Work-Life Balance (WLB) Promotion Project Team and has developed and implemented various specific measures. Attaching great importance to diverse values and lifestyles in personal WLB fulfillment, we offer various optional programs and are flexible and supportive in helping employees eliminate problems or concerns.

CSR

The Cowin Group set down the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Action Guidelines for Supply Chains. By implementing these guidelines, which are based on our Management Principles, we are aiming to achieve a sustainable and better society by working together with our suppliers and business partners in order to create new values while at the same time fulfilling our social responsibilities in such areas as strict compliance with laws and regulations, respect for human rights, and protection of the environment. We are also supporting the UN Global Compact.

U.N. Global Compact Initiatives

The United Nations Global Compact Office reviews the Communication on Progress (COP) reports requested from supporting companies and organizations, and selects outstanding activities out of the COP reports as "Notable COPs". As of the end of February 2010, 342 reports, including Mitsui's CSR Report, have been selected as Notable COPs.

The UN Global Compact

The UN Global Compact is a set of voluntary guidelines for companies. The idea originated in January 1999 at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Here, the then U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan proposed a means to harness the creative powers of the private sector to fulfill the wishes of underprivileged people and meet the needs of future generations. The UN Global Compact is neither a regulatory instrument nor a legally binding code of conduct. Rather, it is a concept that companies conduct in unison to fulfill their obligations as citizens of the world in order to offer solutions for the numerous problems linked to economic globalization. Each company participating in the UN Global Compact agrees to support and practice 10 principles that have been established worldwide relating to the following 4 areas: human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. As of end December 2010, about 8,700 companies, labor unions and citizens groups have participated in the UN Global Compact. As a participant alongside these organizations, Mitsui will strive to fulfill its role as a global citizen and contribute to sustainable development worldwide.

The 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact