SDGs Policy3

IRIE KOKEN CO., LTD.'s SDGs Declaration

Based on the premise of our corporate philosophy, “We aim to be a company that lasts for 100 years by providing customers with perfect products and the best possible service, ensuring that our products are used for a long time, and continuing to win the hearts of our customers,” this report summarizes the key themes that IKC should address in light of the SDGs.

Policy ３

We will work to coexist with local communities.
We will revitalize the community through contribution activities closely related to local life and cooperation with local governments and other related organizations.

Community cleanup and community contribution (publicized in Pirika)

As part of our community contribution activities, we regularly clean up the area around our company. We feel that we are able to conduct our corporate activities in this area thanks to the understanding and cooperation of the local residents. For this reason, we are committed to environmental beautification activities as a way of expressing our gratitude and service to the community. The community cleanup activities at our head office are posted on Pirika.

Employees of the Technical Center participate in Kawagoe City year-end cleanup activities.
 　　

CEO Norihiro Irie visited the Yawatahama traditional arts (Karashishi) festival held in the hometown of one of our employees. She is the first female karashishi dancer in Yawatahama City, and is making a significant contribution to the inheritance and development of local traditional culture.
            

A portion of the proceeds from recycled resources are returned to the community (events and educational material donations).

We are participating in the "Delivering Vaccines to Children around the World by Collecting PET Bottle Caps" activity by the Japan Committee for Vaccines for the World's Children, a certified non-profit organization.

We conduct work experience programs at local schools and create and distribute pamphlets for children.

The Shikoku Plant in Ehime Prefecture invites students from the nearby Iyo Municipal Nakayama Junior High School to participate in a work experience program, where they experience TIG welding and make pen stands. The students commented, "Welding looked easy, but it was actually difficult. It was difficult to keep a certain distance.

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