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Sustainability Policy

In order to achieve sustainable development together with the society, our group will put into practice one of its corporate philosophies, “Our existence contributes to enriching the world”, and will aim to be a company that continues to be needed by society by contributing to society through its key technology, the vacuum technology.

Materiality (Important Issues)

Based on our Sustainability Policy, we have identified four material issues. By addressing these issues through the business activities of our group, we will strive to realize a sustainable society and increase our corporate value.

Based on our environmental declaration under the slogan “Beautiful earth forever”, we comply with laws and regulations regarding environmental conservation through the operation of the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, etc., and promote the development of products with low environmental impact and energy and resource conservation in the manufacturing process, thereby contributing to the development of a livable earth and an affluent society.

Themes of the Initiative

  • ・Contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society
  • ・Efficient use of resources
  • Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Climate Action

By leveraging our advanced and specialized vacuum technology, we will contribute to society by continuing to provide vacuum equipment and services for manufacturing electronic components that are essential for solving environmental and social issues and realizing a prosperous future.

Themes of the Initiative

  • ・Creation of products and services on the basis of unique technologies
  • ・Improvement and inheritance of our unique corporate capabilities (ability to grasp the true needs of our customers, ability to develop technology, ability to create high-quality customized equipment)
  • ・Creation of manufacturing talent of the future
  • Quality Education
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Partnerships for the Goals

We accept diversity, respect the human rights and individuality of each employee, and strive to create a work environment in which each employee takes on their work seriously, takes on challenges on their own accord, and can experience personal growth.

Themes of the Initiative

  • ・Realizing an attractive workplace with diverse human resources
  • ・Nurturing unique human resources with expertise and creativity
  • Good Health and Well-Being
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Reduced Inequalities

We will comply with laws, regulations and social norms, conduct fair and transparent corporate activities based on social common sense, and practice management that can earn the trust of all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, creditors, business partners (suppliers), and local communities.

Themes of the Initiative

  • ・Strengthening the management base
  • ・Fair trading
  • ・Promotion of compliance
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Connection With The Community

The Showa Shinku Group’s Corporate Ethics Guidelines state that we should subjectively and actively engage in exchanges with the local community. In accordance with this, we work to maintain close ties and cooperation with the local community and are engaged in a variety of activities to contribute to the local community.

Investing in Sagamihara City Green Bonds

We are investing in green bonds issued by Sagamihara City.
Green bonds are bonds issued for environmental initiatives against global warming, climate change, etc. The funds raised from the issuance of these bonds will be used for projects to reduce environmental impact (reducing greenhouse gas emissions), prevent water pollution, preserve and create urban green spaces, and mitigate damage from meteorological disasters such as floods and landslides.

Investing in Green Bonds issued by Sagamihara City

Featured in Sagamihara City’s “Work Notes for Elementary School Students”

Featured in Sagamihara City’s “Work Notes for Elementary School Students”

A supplementary reading book distributed to third and fourth graders at elementary schools in Sagamihara City Showa Shinku has been introduced in “Work Notes for Elementary School Students 2022 edition”.

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Sponsorship contract with SC Sagamihara

We have signed a sponsorship contract with J. League Club SC Sagamihara with the aim of revitalizing the local area by promoting local sports.

SC Sagamihara official website

<Hamagin> Donations through the issuance of the SDGs Medical and Welfare Support Private Placement Bonds

the SDGs Medical and Welfare Support Private Placement Bonds

A portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the SDGs Medical and Welfare Support Private Placement Bonds is donated through Bank of Yokohama to a fund that supports medical workers and volunteer groups working to combat the COVID-19 infection in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Selected as a “Companies Driving Regional Growth”

the Driving Company for the regional future

As a business that can be a key player in the local economy, we have been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a“Companies Driving Regional Growth”

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Driving Companies for the regional future” website