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Our Approach to Sustainability

Basic Sustainability Policy

Under our management philosophy of "Practicing participatory management that respects diverse individuality and aiming to be a one-of-a-kind company through the creation of new value," our group contributes to the realization of a sustainable society through its business activities and aims to enhance corporate value from a medium- to long-term perspective. Regarding sustainability promotion, we will focus on the materiality identified by our group, centered on "Environment," "Social," and "Governance," and practice responsible sustainability management.

Purpose

"Contributing to the realization of a safe, secure, and comfortable society through the creation of new value."

Materiality

Materiality <Environment>
Addressing Climate Change At our sites, including headquarters and factories, we are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing renewable energy sources such as solar power generation. In the future, we will set and work towards greenhouse gas reduction targets for each department.
Development of Environmentally Friendly Products Based on the technology we have cultivated, we will develop environmentally friendly products and realize the achievement of environmental goals, including those of our customers.
Materiality <Social>
[From the Perspective of Employment]
Cultivating Autonomous Human Resources
Who Challenge Value Creation 		To solve the challenges of cutting-edge markets with unique products and services, we will enhance our human capital. We aim to cultivate human resources who anticipate social needs and think and act proactively.
Creating a Safe and Secure Workplace We respect the human rights and diversity of all employees and will build a workplace environment where each employee can demonstrate their abilities and feel the joy of growth.
Materiality <Social>
[From the Perspective of Local Communities]
Contribution to Local Communities Focusing on "resource circulation," "people's interaction," and "biodiversity" in the region, we aim to practice the circulation of "people," "nature," and "economy" centered on our head office, and bring smiles to the faces of local people.
Conservation of Local Biodiversity
Materiality <Governance>
[From the Perspective of Social Contribution and Profit Generation]
Improving Management Transparency and Soundness To build a management system that can respond quickly to changes in the business environment, we will strengthen corporate governance by utilizing outside directors with diverse skills and experience, aiming for sustainable improvement in corporate value.
Promotion of Sustainability Management We will build a sustainability management system optimal for our company, based on the expectations for sustainability activities required by society.
Strengthening Risk Management As the external environment surrounding our company is constantly changing significantly, we will identify the risks we face, formulate action plans for them, and aim for sustainable improvement in corporate value.

Case Studies of Initiatives
Updated: May 8, 2025

E: Environment

Reduction of CO2 emissions ① Reduction of energy consumption (unit energy consumption)
  • Consideration of development themes for new products that can contribute to CO2 reduction in each sub-working group
  • CO2 emissions in 2024: 14,803t (up 9.7% from the previous year), 0.93t per unit of sales (down 7.2% from the previous year)
Reduction of CO2 emissions ② Utilization of renewable energy
  • Wood biomass power generation was introduced in June 2024 (for low-voltage electricity for office lighting, etc.)
  • Achieved zero emissions at the head office by introducing renewable energy from August 2024

S: Social

Respect for human rights, diversity and inclusion
  • Health Habit Feedback Seminar (held in November)
  • Healthy Life Project
  • Establishment of a fitness activity support system as part of enhanced employee benefits
Human resources Management
  • Introduction of a qualification acquisition support incentive system
  • Considering rising prices and increasing employee motivation, raised wages by 4.15% and annual bonuses increased to 6.25 months
  • Paid leave acquisition rate: 78.4%, childcare leave acquisition rate for male employees: 75.0%
  • Accepting interns from Shiga University, conducting training at the head office and Sri Lanka factory
Disaster recovery and environmental conservation
  • Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund: 10 million yen
  • Volunteer activities for preserving the forest at the Yamakado Water Source (37 people participated)
  • Donation to the vegetation restoration project to restore the natural environment of Mt. Ibuki: 30 million yen
Contribution to the local community, support for cultural activities, etc.
  • Community support: Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, local concerts, support for running local libraries, support for the expulsion of local gangsters, etc.
  • Support and collaboration with educational institutions: Nagahama Agricultural High School, Nagahama University of Bio-Science and Technology, The University of Shiga Prefecture Future Human Resources Fund, etc.

G: Governance

Effectiveness evaluation of the Corporate Governance Code
  • Reassessment of the effectiveness of all 83 principles of the CG Code
  • Strengthening governance by transitioning to a company with an audit and supervisory committee
Promoting business standardization and strengthening internal controls
  • August 2024: Strengthening checks and balances by reviewing major company-wide regulations and strengthening the internal audit organization