ACTIVITY

Initiatives (Sustainability)

Japacks role in achieving the SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were unanimously adopted by the 2015 member states of the United Nations in September 9. We believe that it is a social responsibility for companies to actively participate in the SDGs in order to achieve the goals.

Japacks is a manufacturer that primarily produces products using polyethylene, a petroleum-derived raw material, but since its founding, it has offered environmentally friendly products, including recycled and resource-saving products.

We will continue to align our management philosophy, policies, and strategies with the goals set out in the SDGs, contribute to the creation of a decarbonized society, and ultimately pursue and act to improve the happiness of all stakeholders related to our company.

Japacks SDGs Flower Model: A Look into the Future

In October 2020, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in cooperation with relevant ministries and agencies, formulated the "Green Growth Strategy for Carbon Neutrality by 10."

We believe that by instilling the SDGs into every aspect of our management, we can create a virtuous cycle for the economy and the environment, and take on the challenge of achieving our further future goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The business model we created to achieve our goal of "management that creates value for a bright and peaceful future for people" is the "Japacks SDGs Flower Model."

As a manufacturer that aims to build a waste-free society through plastic bags, we will work to increase our corporate value by implementing the Japacks SDGs Flower Model, which leverages partnerships, which is Goal 17 of the SDGs.

Sustainability Management Initiatives

Our management aims to create value for a bright and peaceful future for people through products and services that incorporate concrete policies and measures to achieve the SDGs. Based on the awareness of issues shown in the Japacks SDGs Flower Model, we are organizing our efforts into the following eight areas.

We protect the lives and health of our employees and their families.
All employees of Japacks and its subsidiaries will always share new information.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women.
We will practice decent work to improve productivity.
We provide the essentials for everyday life.
We will continue to take on the challenge of developing new fields and products.
We will utilize natural materials and develop environmentally friendly products.
We will achieve sustainable growth for all stakeholders.

In all of our business activities, we aim to coexist and prosper in harmony with the economy, society, and the environment, contribute to the progress and development of humanity and society, and through that, ensure that all employees who work at our company feel a sense of purpose in their lives and their work is rewarding and live vibrant lives. Below are some specific examples of our efforts.

Product development based on SDGs

Achieving efficient use of natural resources [Development of biomass products]
Aiming for 100% recycled materials [Continued recycled products]
Recycle discarded materials [Product development through "sorting"]
Develop products that are in line with lifestyles in harmony with nature [New "environmental bag" made from natural materials]

Marine Plastic Recycling Project

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the United Nations Summit in September 2030 as 17 goals that countries around the world should achieve by 2015. The 9th goal of the SDGs is to "protect the life of the oceans and seas."

We went to Kumejima Town in Okinawa Prefecture, where we sorted and collected recyclable plastic from collected marine plastic waste and produced plastic bags.

Volunteer activity

Edo Week Garbage Station Management

We were in charge of managing the garbage stations during Edo Week, which was held from September 2019st to 9th, 21 (with a total of 24 visitors), and educated visitors about recycling by actually separating garbage into 5 different types.
Additionally, for the collected waste, we were able to increase the material recycling ratio for "wooden chopsticks," "paper cups," and "plastic cups" through sorting.

Donation activities

Pink Ribbon Campaign

In order to deliver a rich and sustainable society to future generations, we support the Pink Ribbon Campaign. JAPACKS.INC supports the Pink Ribbon Campaign, which conveys the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.NPO J.POSH®As an official supporter of the campaign, we have released a "Pink Ribbon Model" garbage bag.

Provision of relief supplies, etc.

Up until now, Japacks has provided a variety of its own products, including plastic bags, during disasters and other emergencies.

In March 2011, we donated 3 million yen to the Red Cross to help with the relief of victims and the recovery of the affected areas. We also worked with our business partners to deliver plastic bags to the affected areas as relief supplies.
We delivered a total of just under 650 C/S relief supplies in 20-90L plastic bags to Iwate Prefecture through the prefecture's Regional Welfare Division.

We have also provided plastic bags in other disaster situations besides those mentioned above, and face shields as COVID-19 relief efforts.We anticipate that unprecedented disasters will occur in the future and will continue to provide as much support as possible.