Company Information
Sustainability
SDGs
To create a sustainable society
– Do what we can now –
We agree with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocated by the UN and declare that we will link them to our Corporate Behavior Charter, actively make efforts to solve social challenges, and continuously contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.
Major efforts to achieve SDGs
Efforts to promote work-life balance and diversity
We provide work environments where employees can comfortably work and further their own growth.
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- Fair (not dependent on gender, academic background, etc.) recruitment standards
- Provision of diverse work styles, promotion of the use of paid leave, and reduction of overtime work
- Promotion of transparent personnel evaluation systems
- Provision of equal education regardless of work style or place of work
Efforts for environmental conservation (in our activities)
We create environmentally friendly business environments to promote environmental conservation, such as the reduction of gas emissions.
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- Introduction of hybrid vehicles to our fleets
- Use of natural energy from solar panels
Efforts for environmental conservation (promoted through partnerships)
We put products to use through reuse and recycling instead of simply disposing of them.
In addition, we contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral world by collaborating with manufacturers.
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- Proactive proposal of used products to customers
- Creation of sales channels for recycled products in collaboration with manufacturers
- Handling of products and systems useful for carbon offsetting and activities to promote them
Efforts to contribute to society (communities)
We contribute to the development of communities through active involvement in public facilities, sports facilities, etc.
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- Naming rights agreement for ORIX Buffaloes Maishima Buffaloes Stadium
- Donation to Osaka Prefecture‘s “Children’s Shining Future Fund”
- Donation to Aichi Prefecture’s “Children’s Shining Future Fund”
- Donation to Ota Ward’s “Ota Ward Children’s Support Fund”
- Donation to Sumida Ward’s “Sumida Chikara Support Fund”
Health management
About health management initiatives
Based on the company motto of "sell sincerity rather than products" SUGIMOTO & CO., LTD has valued the idea that "people" are an asset since its founding. We believe that it is important for each and every employee to demonstrate their abilities to the fullest in order to continuously increase corporate value.
To achieve this, it is essential to create an environment where employees can work safely and in good physical and mental health, and we have formulated the following health declaration.
Health declaration
- We will create a work environment where all employees can work in good physical and mental health.
- We will work to ensure a work-life balance in order to maintain and improve the health of our employees.
- We will support each employee to be health conscious and independently engage in activities to improve their health.
Promotion system
The Company appoints the president and executive officer as the chief health management officer and the ESG committee chair as the health management promotion officer, who oversees the promotion and initiatives of health management.
In addition, the ESG Committee will play a central role in collaborating with internal and external parties to promote health management throughout the organization.
Main initiatives
- Improve regular health checkup rate to 100% and re-examination rate
- Improve stress check participation rate
- Improve paid leave acquisition rate and reduce overtime work hours
- Implementation of health-related training
- Improve participation rate in health-related events and activities
Certified as “KENKO. Investment for Health 2025”
Certified as “KENKO. Investment for Health 2025”
We are pleased to announce that on March 10, 2025, we were certified as “KENKO. Investment for Health 2025” under the Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation Certification System established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
In addition, our company has made a health declaration and is conducting business activities aiming to create an environment in which employees can work safely and healthily both physically and mentally. We will continue to strive to continuously improve our corporate value so that each employee can maximize their capabilities.
We support the Orix Buffaloes!
Concluded a naming rights agreement for Maishima Buffaloes Stadium
We concluded a naming rights agreement for Maishima Buffaloes Stadium with Osaka City Dome Co., Ltd. in January 2022. With the conclusion of this agreement, signs were put on the backstop and outfield fence of the stadium, and an ad was placed on the mini schedule.
In the future, we will continue to be actively involved in regional vitalization and CSR activities in a variety of fields.
| Details of the agreement | Stadium name: | SUGIMOTO Buffaloes Stadium Maishima |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement period: | March 1, 2022 – January 31, 2025 |
Community social contribution activities through donations
As a social contribution initiative,We made a donation.
In January 2025, our company made a donation to Osaka Prefecture’s “Children’s Bright Future Fund” and Aichi Prefecture’s “Children’s Shining Future Fund.”In recognition of this support activity, we received letters of appreciation from Osaka and Aichi prefectures.In the future, our company will continue to work in various fields. We will actively work on creating a better society and contributing to society.
Osaka Prefecture Presentation Ceremony
Aichi Prefecture Presentation Ceremony
Ota Ward, Tokyo Presentation Ceremony
Sumida Ward, Tokyo Presentation CeremonyCommunity social contribution activities through cleaning activities
We participated in the “Osaka Marathon ‘Clean UP’ Operation.”
In January 2025, our company made a donation to Osaka Prefecture’s “Children’s Shining Future Fund”, Aichi Prefecture’s “Children’s Shining Future Fund.”, Tokyo Ota Ward’s “Children’s Support Fund”, Tokyo, Sumida Ward’s “Sumida Chikara Support Fund”. In recognition of this support activity, we received letters of appreciation from Osaka and Aichi prefectures, Tokyo’s Ota and Sumida Wards. In the future, our company will continue to work in various fields. We will actively work on creating a better society and contributing to society.
ISO
ISO 14001
- Registered Operator:
- Gotemba Office
- Certificate No.:
- JQA-EM6497
- Registration Date:
- February 19, 2010
- Applied Standard:
- ISO 14001: 2015
Environmental Principle
SUGIMOTO & CO., LTD. will work to solve environmental problems based on the ISO14001 international standard and realize a society that enables sustainable development.
Environmental Policy
As a general trading company of measuring instruments, industrial equipment, and machine tools, SUGIMOTO & CO., LTD. will promote the proposal and sale of environmentally friendly production equipment through its business activities, contribute to society while coexisting with the environment, and consider global environmental conservation.
General Employer Action Plan
In order to create a work environment where all employees can thrive—enabling them to fully demonstrate their abilities while balancing work and childcare responsibilities—we have formulated the following action plan.
1. Plan Duration
Five years: From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030
2. Plan Details
Goal 1
Establish a support system for employees returning from childcare leave
Measures
- Provide regular updates and company information to employees on childcare leave
- Review and improve internal systems to support a smooth return to work
- Introduce a childcare subsidy program through outsourced employee benefit services
Goal 2
Increase the childcare leave usage rate among male employees to 40% or more
Measures
- Share information about childcare leave through notice within the company
- Promote the use of childcare leave among male employees and develop a more supportive work environment
Goal 3
Improve work-life balance by keeping the average total monthly overtime and holiday work per employee under 13 hours, and by encouraging the use of paid leave
Measures
- Track and report the average overtime hours for each department monthly, and disclose these figures to managers for evaluation
- Encourage employees to plan and take paid leave, and create a workplace that supports such practices
Action Plan for the Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
We have established the following action plan to create an employment environment in which women can play active roles in the workplace.
By creating an environment in which employees can balance work and childcare and can work comfortably, we will ensure that all employees can fully exercise their abilities.
1. Period of the Plan
Five years (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030)
2. Our Challenges
The proportion of women in managerial positions remains low, and appointments of women to executive roles have not yet been achieved.
Consequently, it has been challenging to fully reflect diverse perspectives in the decision-making process.
3. Goal, Approach, and Period
Goal 1
We will implement year-round recruitment of female career-track employees and strive to secure at least 30% of hires annually.
- In our recruitment activities, we will actively promote the achievements of our female employees.
- We will promote the development of systems that support work-life balance, aiming to create a company that is attractive to women.
Goal 2
Our goal is to achieve a 10% representation of female managers and executives by April 2030.
- We will continuously implement in-house training programs to develop managerial staff and executives.
Certifications
Registered as an Osaka Prefecture “Declaration on Vibrant and Vigorous Men and Women” business.
Certified as one of the “Leading Companies with Actively Participating Women in Osaka City.”