Sustainability Initiatives

Based on our management philosophy of contributing to the creation of a sustainable society, we believe that it is essential for the stable operation of our plants that we contribute to society as a member of the local community and earn the trust of the local residents. We regularly hold information exchange meetings to explain our disaster prevention and environmental initiatives and to gain their understanding of our plant operations.

Shibukawa Plant / Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture

Local Community Activities

・We participate in crime prevention associations and safe driving managers’ councils, and work with the police to maintain public safety and traffic safety in the community.

・We also contribute to the revitalization of the local community by participation in community events such as the Noryosai (summer festival), and supporting Shibukawa Heso (navel) Festival and Shibukawa Dashi (float) Festival.

・We also contribute to the promotion of art, culture and sports in the region through our sponsorship of the Shibukawa City Sports Association and the Shibukawa City Art Museum.

・In addition to the activities of the NPO Shibukawa Regional Manufacturing Council, the entire executive staff participates in beautification activities such as weeding and picking up trash several times a year to improve the environment around the plant.

Cleaning the east side of Shibukawa Station

Acceptance of Employment Support Services for People with Disabilities

In support of the Hand in Hand NPO’s employment support program for people with disabilities, we outsource the cleaning of our office three times a week. The project started with the purpose of providing job training opportunities for the handicapped, and now everyone is grateful for the cleanliness of the office thanks to their good work.

Hand in Hand NPO business vehicle

Support for the Maebashi Shibukawa City Marathon

To support the promotion of local sports, the Shibukawa Plant participates in the Maebashi Shibukawa City Marathon every year as a volunteer, helping to organize the event. Several runners from the Group also participate in the event. (No volunteers were accepted in FY2021 due to the reduced scale of the event , and the event was canceled in FY2022)

Maebashi Shibukawa City Marathon
Maebashi Shibukawa City Marathon

Blood Donation Activities

In FY2022, a total of 106 employees donated blood at the Shibukawa Plant, while taking care to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mizushima Plant / Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Local Community Activities

・We participate in crime prevention associations and safe driving managers’ councils, and work with the police to maintain public safety and traffic safety in the community.

・We participate in Bon Odori (a traditional Japanese dance) and autumn festivals to deepen interactions with local community associations and promote activities rooted in the local community.

・We also accept local industrial high school students for factory tours and participate in the Sanyo Technology Promotion Association, which aims to develop local industries through the promotion of science and technology, and we support the development of human resources who will lead the next generation.

・In order to maintain the environment around the plant, the General Affairs Section takes the lead in conducting weekly cleanup activities around the plant.

Bon Odori festival of the local community association
Clean-up activities around the Mizushima Plant

Became an Official Partner of Ohara Museum of Art

As an official partner of the Ohara Museum of Art, which holds world-famous paintings, we support the promotion of art and culture in the region.

Ohara Museum
Appearance of the Ohara Museum of Art

Support for the Okayama Seagulls

As a corporate member, we support the Okayama Seagulls, one of the few citizen volleyball club teams in the V-League.