Coexistence with Communities : Social Contribution Activities
Toyo Seikan Group Social Contribution Activities Policy
Our management philosophy is, "We will constantly create new and innovative value, aspire to achieve a sustainable society, and contribute to peopleʼs happiness." Based on this, Toyo Seikan Group engages in business activities and also strives to address social and regional issues as a good corporate citizen.
1. Basic Perspective
- We actively engage in activities that leverage the characteristics of the group to achieve the continuous development of society.
- We will understand the social contexts of local communities in which our group company operates and fully respect their cultures, customs, and religious beliefs.
2. Priority Areas
- Harmonious coexistence with local communities
We aim for sustainable coexistence with local communities, including the areas surrounding our business sites. - Development of the next generation
We support the development of the next generation, which will contribute to the progress of society. - Environmental conservation
We engage in environmental conservation activities in accordance with the Toyo Seikan Group Environmental Policy.
3. Support for voluntary activities of employees
We support all employees of Toyo Seikan Group in actively paying attention to social issues, constantly learning and innovating, and participating in activities that contribute to society by involving various people.
4. Collaboration with all stakeholders
We value collaboration with diverse stakeholders, such as local communities, NGOs, NPOs, and government agencies, and we actively communicate and collaborate with them.
5. Proactive disclosure
We disclose our activities on our website and other platforms to deepen the trust of our stakeholders and strive for continuous improvement in our activities.
Promotion Structure
The Human Rights/DE&I Subcommittee decides the direction of the group's activities and the implementation of cross-sectional activities.
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Initiatives for Coexistence with Local Communities
Cooperation with local governments during disasters
Nippon Tokan Package has signed agreements with the following local governments to provide corrugated packaging products, with the aim of reducing the burden on victims in evacuation shelters in the event of disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
The relief supplies include cardboard cots and room dividers.
In the event of an emergency, we will do our best, drawing on our past experience, to contribute as a member of the local community.
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| Date of conclusion | Region and Agreement Name |
|---|---|
| July 2019 |
Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture Agreement on support cooperation such as supplying relief supplies in the event of a disaster |
| June 2020 |
Soka City, Saitama Prefecture Agreement on cooperation in supplying cardboard cots and other emergency supplies in the event of a disaster |
| July 2020 |
Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture "Agreement on the use of facilities in the event of a disaster" and "Agreement on the supply of cardboard products in times of disaster" |
| July 2020 |
Yamato Town, Miyagi Prefecture Agreement on the supply of supplies in times of disaster, etc. |
Tokan Kogyo Komaki Plant installed a solar power generation system in December 2020. The system combines solar power generation with storage batteries, making it an independent, distributed energy facility that simultaneously achieves disaster prevention and mitigation in the region and low carbon emissions. Even if the power company's power grid is interrupted, electricity can be used by combining storage batteries and solar power generation. The plant has concluded a regional disaster prevention agreement with Komaki City, and will offer its cafeteria as a temporary evacuation shelter to local residents in the event of a large-scale disaster.
At the TOMATEC Head Office and Osaka Factory, we cooperate with the local neighborhood association's disaster prevention activities by installing a sign on the building near the main entrance that indicates the water level in the event of flooding from a nearby river. It is said that the water level will reach 3 meters in the event of flooding, so we aim to raise disaster prevention awareness by having the sign visible every day, and we also confirm emergency response and evacuation routes through regular earthquake and tsunami evacuation drills.
Support for disaster-stricken areas
When a major natural disaster occurs, Toyo Seikan Group undertakes support activities to help rescue victims and assist in the recovery and reconstruction of affected areas.
Major donations
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| Year | subject | Donation amount | Donation recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Support for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024 | Group total: 18 million yen Support supplies
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Japanese Red Cross Society |
| 2022 | Support for the Türkiye-Syria earthquake | Group total: 23 million yen | Japanese Red Cross Society |
| 2021 | Support for Ukraine and its neighboring countries | 10 million yen | Association for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) |
| 2020 | July 2020 heavy rain disaster donation | 10 million yen | Japanese Red Cross Society |
| 2019 | Relief efforts in response to Typhoon Hagibis | 10 million yen | Japanese Red Cross Society |
| 2018 | Heavy rains in July 2018 (Western Japan Heavy Rains) | 10 million yen | Japanese Red Cross Society |
| 2016 | Kumamoto earthquake | 10 million yen Providing containers
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Japanese Red Cross Society Among the municipalities with more than 1,000 evacuees, 13 municipalities requested support for paper containers. |
Signed a sponsorship contract with Sendai Uminomori Aquarium
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings has signed a sponsorship agreement with Sendai Aquarium Development Co., Ltd. for the sponsorship program at Sendai Uminomori Aquarium. The agreement aims to preserve the beautiful ocean and marine resources, contribute to the local community, and cooperates with Uminomo Recycle, a recycling promotion activity aimed at creating a circular society, which began in April 2024.
"Uminomo Recycle" is an initiative in which a cup washer called "Re-CUP WASHER," developed by consolidated subsidiary Tokan Kogyo, is installed in the food court of Sendai Uminomori Aquarium, where people are asked to wash their own used drinking cups and then sort and collect them after washing. The collected cups are recycled with the cooperation of Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. In addition, on September 28th and 29th, 2024, a workshop for elementary school students, "Learn about eco-friendly containers and snow globe crafts," was held. A total of 107 parents and children participated over the two days, working together to create their own creations.
Summer vacation event for elementary school students held
The Museum of Package Culture, operated by Toyo Seikan Group, has been holding a summer holiday event for elementary school students every year since 2012. The purpose of the event is to help children learn about the appeal of the familiar containers we use every day, and to provide an opportunity to think about the importance of sustainability through containers that end up as waste.
Our 10th annual summer vacation event was held over two days, on Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th, 2024. A total of 314 people attended over both days, and the two days were filled with the joyful voices of children.
Participating in TABLE FOR TWO
Since February 2018, Toyo Seikan Group has been participating in the "TABLE FOR TWO" initiative at the employee cafeteria in its head office building, where 20 yen of the purchase price of a healthy menu item will be donated to school lunches in developing countries. The total donation amount for fiscal 2024 was 96,230 yen. Panel displays are also set up in the employee cafeteria to communicate information to employees.
In addition, fresh vegetables grown by employees with disabilities are regularly delivered to the employee cafeteria. Using these vegetables, we offer menus that are good for health and beauty, and also contribute to social contribution activities that support developing countries and people with disabilities.
Creating local jobs
Toyo Seikan Group aims to coexist with local communities and strives to create employment opportunities by hiring local talent. We recognize that this plays an important role in revitalizing the local economy, developing human resources, and contributing to the local community. By continuing to promote local employment, we will continue to contribute to coexistence with each community and, ultimately, the realization of a sustainable society.
Blood donation activity
Toyo Seikan Group cooperates with the Japanese Red Cross Society to carry out regular blood donation drives during working hours at each of its business locations as a way to contribute to the local community and society.
One of the challenges facing blood donation is that while the number of people who donate blood has been increasing due to the impact of the declining birthrate and aging population in recent years, the number of people who donate blood has been decreasing year by year, making it more important than ever to get younger generations to donate blood.By having companies hold group blood drives on a regular basis, blood can be donated by a wide range of ages, including younger generations.
In Thailand, we also work with the Thai Red Cross Society to hold regular group blood drives at each of our business locations. Toyo Seikan Group will continue to actively cooperate with blood drives both in Japan and overseas.
Initiatives for fiscal 2024
Interaction event with children attending a free school
Toyo Seikan Osaka Plant held two plant tours in June and July 2024 for children attending "Kirin no Tobira," a free school run by the Kirin Children's Support Group, an NPO that provides support to children who are not attending school. The tours were planned as part of support efforts, given that these children have few opportunities to connect with society. After the tours, the children and employees had lunch together and deepened their interactions through a question and answer session and games.
Setting up a booth at a children's science experience event
Following on from last year, Toyo Kohan participated in the "Shunan Dream Story - Science Square" science experience event held at Yume Town Kudamatsu in Yamaguchi Prefecture on October 20, 2024. A booth was set up where children could try out the fundamental technology of surface treatment, "Turning the surface of copper to gold with plating," and 222 children came to try it out.
Initiatives to Develop the Next Generation
Educational Support Program
Toyo Seikan Group 's educational support programs include "environmental outreach classes for elementary school students," "career education outreach classes for junior and senior high school students," and "off-campus learning at The Museum of Package Culture." The outreach classes incorporate active learning, using "containers" as a theme to help children who will lead the next generation think about the future. In addition to regular programs, the Group also responds to requests for lessons introducing SDG initiatives, and in fiscal 2024, the group conducted outreach classes for a total of 6,185 students at 86 schools. Off-campus learning at The Museum of Package Culture was attended by 423 students from 26 schools.
"Special Invitation Event" held to eliminate gaps in children's experiences
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings is working to resolve the social issue of "experience gaps between children," by providing hands-on programs to families who, for various reasons, lack the opportunity to experience things through the Children's Adventure Bank, established by the certified NPO Florence. In August 2024, a special invitational event was held at the The Museum of Package Culture, operated by Toyo Seikan Group, where participants were given a guided tour of the museum and participated in a "time capsule can making" workshop, where participants could can a letter with their hopes for the future.
Initiatives for fiscal 2024
Cooperating with private company training for teachers
For two days, July 24th and 25th, 2024, Toyo Seikan Group Holdings cooperated with the "Private Company Training for Teachers" sponsored by the Japan Economic and Public Relations Center, a general incorporated foundation, for two days, as it did last year. Twenty elementary and junior high school teachers, dispatched by the Nerima Ward Board of Education, participated in the training at our headquarters and Toyo Seikan Saitama Plant. The purpose of this training was to deepen participants' understanding of corporate activities, business practices, human resource development, environmental initiatives, and social responsibilities through various training and experiences at private companies. It is hoped that participants will not only convey what they learn to their children, but also utilize it in their future school management.
We plan to continue to actively cooperate in teacher training and community contribution activities.
Design staff gives lectures at high schools in Tokyo
In September and October 2024, employees in charge of design at Toyo Seikan Group Holdings gave lectures on the theme of "The Work of a Designer" to second-year students at two high schools in Tokyo. The lectures focused on the Group's packaging designs and introduced modern design perspectives and ideas, including not only appearance but also functionality and social perspectives. The lecturers also shared their own thoughts as high school students and their careers as working adults, hoping to provide students interested in design and those about to choose between the humanities and sciences with a reference for choosing their future career paths.
Implementing a project aimed at developing students' problem-solving skills
Toyo Seikan has been running the "Canned Goods Project" since 2022 for students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Jissen Women's University, with the aim of cultivating problem-solving skills. In this project, students use cans to plan and propose products that are tailored to students taking entrance exams. The students and Toyo Seikan then work together to actually produce the cans based on the plans, with the goal being to distribute them to students taking entrance exams. In 2024, the idea for the "Women's University Support Team!" can was adopted. Inside the cans were fortune-telling slips, message cards from students, and handmade amulets. 200 of the cans were actually distributed to students taking entrance exams by student staff at the open campus in August 2025.
Collaboration with local vocational high schools
As a partner company of the "Learn from Companies! Vocational High School Carbon Neutral Project" *, Toyo Kohan worked with six third-year students from Kudamatsu Technical High School to implement a decarbonization initiative. The students learned through lectures, factory tours, and tours of renewable energy facilities, and were able to present Toyo Kohan 's carbon neutral concept from the perspective of high school students.
* Learn from companies! Vocational High School Carbon Neutral Project: This is one of the projects implemented by Yamaguchi Prefecture, in which schools collaborate with companies that are taking the lead in achieving carbon neutrality, and provide training, site visits, on-site practical training, etc. according to the specialization of each department.
At the results presentation, Kudamatsu Technical High School, selected as the representative school, gave a presentation.
Donations made to support the development of the next generation
Toyo Kohan has been making donations to Kudamatsu City since 2009 with the aim of supporting the development of the next generation. On June 7, 2024, the 16th donation ceremony was held at Kudamatsu City Hall, where Plant Director Arase handed over a list of donations to Mayor Kunii. Mayor Kunii thanked us and presented us with a letter of appreciation, saying, "We will gratefully use the donations for the children who will lead the future."
In December 2024, this project will see a jazz concert held at Star Pier Kudamatsu, inviting approximately 1,600 upper grade elementary school students from Kudamatsu City.
Joint development of a cap opener with high school students
Nippon Closures worked with the Takimoto Seminar at Osaka Prefectural Senboku High School to create a faucet-type PET bottle opener for people with disabilities and the elderly. The students planned and designed it, and Nippon Closures created a prototype. Patients undergoing rehabilitation at Kano General Hospital, a social medical corporation, tried it out and gave their feedback. It was a valuable opportunity to contribute to solving a social issue together with the students.
Lecture given at the "2024 Environmental Learning Leader Training Course"
In November 2024, Nippon Closures gave an online lecture at the "2024 Environmental Learning Leader Training Course" hosted by the Kanagawa Prefecture Environmental Science Center's Environmental Activities Promotion Division. The lecture was live-streamed to high school students and above who live, work, or study in Kanagawa Prefecture, and introduced the efforts of the "SDG Academy" *, which Nippon Closures implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
*SDG Academy: A learning program aimed at developing human resources who can lead activities to realize a circular economy in response to social issues such as Indonesia's waste problem. Held for Indonesian government officials, companies, and citizens, the program involved a variety of initiatives, including the implementation of practical solution programs and sessions sharing technology and know-how related to Japanese packaging containers.
Environmental Conservation Efforts
Initiatives for fiscal 2024
Hosting the "GOMI BATTLE" event during Environmental Month
To coincide with Environment Month in June, Toyo Seikan Group held "GOMI BATTLE 2024" as an event that allowed the entire group to have fun while contributing to the environment.
The event is a competition between business company groups, with each group competing based on the participation rate of the number of participants out of the total number of employees. The participation status of the event is published on the litter-picking app "Pirika," which publishes the beautification activities of each group company.
This time, 1,546 employees from the entire Toyo Seikan Group participated, achieving a participation rate of 34%, and won the championship. The amount of garbage picked up during the GOMI BATTLE was 8,828 liters.
In fiscal 2025, we will continue to work with local communities and related parties to engage in activities that contribute to the environment.
Cleaning activities by operating companies
Toyo KohanThe following cleanup activities were carried out in July 2024.
- Beach cleanup on Kasado Island in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
In collaboration with Hitachi, 86 employees and their families, carrying garbage bags, picked up plastic waste, empty cans, and other debris that had washed up on the shore in parks and on beaches. - Participated in the cleanup of Sugano Dam in Yamaguchi Prefecture
We participated in a major cleanup campaign on the clear Nishiki River to beautify the environment around Sugano Dam, the source of industrial water used at the Kudamatsu Plant. - Participating in the "Tokuyama, Kudamatsu, Hikari, Shinnanyo Port District Clean-up Campaign"
This was carried out with the aim of keeping the waters around the Shunan area beautiful. Together with our subsidiary Kyodo Kaiun, we collected debris floating around the quay and on board our ship, Kohan Maru.
In November 2024, we planted approximately 4,400 tulips and cleaned up the Sagami River with elementary school students in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Participating in the "Childcare Gathering" to thin forests in Okayama Prefecture
In December 2024, Nippon Closures Okayama Factory participated in the "Childcare Gathering," a forest creation activity organized by the Kume County Forestry Association. Thinning allows light in, promoting tree growth. The participants were able to learn about the role and function of forests, which made them feel even closer to them.
Major Social Contribution Activity Expenditures
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| Item | Unit | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
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| Coexistence with the local community | Disaster Relief | million yen | 0 | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Community Activities | million yen | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Nurturing the next generation | International Exchange and Education | million yen | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Arts, Culture and Sports | million yen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Academic Research | million yen | 23 | 14 | 35 | 3 | |
| Education | million yen | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| Number of Outreach Lessons | school | 38 | 51 | 74 | 105 | |
| Number of Participants in the Outreach Class | people | 3,033 | 4,329 | 6,165 | 6,341 | |
| Environmental Conservation | Environmental Conservation | million yen | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Participants in Environmental Month Events | people | 679 | 509 | 329 | 1,546 | |
| The total amount of the above | million yen | 31 | 53 | 62 | 14 | |
- Total amount for nine group companies (Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Toyo Seikan, Toyo Kohan Kohan, Tokan Kogyo, Nippon Closures, Mebius Packaging, TOYO GLASS, Toyo Aerosol Industry, and TOMATEC). Expenditures are calculated based on donations for tax purposes. However, "community activity" expenses also include expenses related to The Museum of Package Culture. This does not include personal donations or volunteer activities by employees, or political donations.
Overseas Initiatives
Toyo Seikan Group 's business is closely related to the lives of local people, and activities as a member of the community are also an important form of communication. We promote community contribution activities that take into consideration and understand the social situation, culture, and customs of each country, while making the most of the characteristics of each business location. Here we introduce some of Toyo Seikan Group 's social contribution activities overseas.
Providing practical experience through university student internships
TAIYO PLASTIC CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES accepts interns every year. In 2024, they accepted 12 fourth-year university students from nearby universities (such as Cavite State University) as interns. Starting in February, they were assigned to various departments for three-month periods, performing tasks such as quality control and sales data entry.
Obtaining CSR-DIW and Halal certification at overseas bases
Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd. (Thailand) was recognized for its social contribution efforts by the Thai Ministry of Industry and received CSR-DIW certification in 2023. Furthermore, in 2024, PT. INDONESIA CAPS AND CLOSURES (Indonesia) obtained Halal certification, which certifies the production and provision of products and services in accordance with Islamic law. Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd. has also obtained this certification for products destined for Indonesia.
Thailand
Toyo Filling International Co., Ltd
- We produced recycled bags from a fabric made by combining recycled materials generated from collected used PET bottles with fibers from the aquatic plant water hyacinth, and donated them to nearby schools.
- Providing essential supplies to flood victims in Nong Khai Province
- Participating in tree planting activities at the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate
- Donated chairs, tables, plastic pallets, and clear files to nearby schools
- Painting the soccer field at a nearby school
- Blood donation activities
Philippines
TAIYO PLASTIC CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
- Donating stationery to a nearby elementary school
America
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
- Participated in sporting events and made donations to support Guide Dogs of America, which provides assistance dogs to people with visual impairments and other disabilities.
- In collaboration with Children's Hospital Colorado, we conducted a mobile blood drive for local residents and employees.
- Participated in cleanup activities on Earth Day at the company site and surrounding area
- Participated in "Toys for Tots," a toy collection initiative run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and donated approximately $1,300 worth of toys to children in need.
- Partnered with Samaritans Home, a charity that supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness, to donate clothing
- In cooperation with local high schools and vocational schools, we provide work experience opportunities for students aspiring to work in the engineering industry, and actively create local employment opportunities and hire local staff.
Brazil
Stolle Machinery do Brasil Industria e Comercio Equipamentos Ltda.
- Donated 17,000 reals to support the development of skills among women working in the sewing industry in the region.
- Starting in August 2024, the Stolle Volunteer Project will be launched, a monthly volunteer activity to support children in need at the non-profit charity Associação Beneficente IrmãDulce.
- Starting in September 2024, he will participate in monthly volunteer activities at the CECAL elderly care facility.
- Donated 21,600 real to the Bolha de Sabão support organization, contributing to improving nutritional conditions through nutritional support for children.
- We are participating in the Young Apprentice Program, a federal initiative aimed at young people aged 14 to 24. We provide practical training opportunities to help young people integrate smoothly into the labor market, and also provide employment opportunities for apprentices.
- We are working with Cooperativa Uni Arte Costura to carry out a project to reuse used uniforms. The reused products are sold or donated to social institutions.
England
Stolle Machinery UK Ltd
- We worked with Pendleside Hospice, a charity that provides end-of-life care (palliative care), to raise funds to be used for patient care and family support, raising £7,908.65.