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Sustainability
YUYAMA SDGs Initiatives
Going beyond previous efforts and pursuing new activities to achieve our goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 marked a dramatic shift in thinking towards environment protection and economic growth, calling for companies to actively promote initiatives that contribute to the development and improvement of a sustainable society.
The SDGs are a major goal for our company, and we are pursuing business activities with a focus on achieving a sustainable society and the SDGs.
As a responsible manufacturer committed to the SDGs and pioneering the future of dispensing, we aim to drive changes in the local environment and become a reliable partner to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical field.
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- Carrying Out a Blood Donation
- Reducing Out-of-hours Work and Promoting a Healthy Work-life Balance
- Provide Products and Services that Address Social Issues
Blood Donation Initiatives: Report
We hold regular blood donation drives for employees at our head offices, production factories, and R&D buildings. Blood is vital for saving the precious lives of people who are in need of a blood transfusion due to illness or serious injury. We share the values and philosophy of the Japanese Red Cross Society and are committed to working with them to help save lives.
Dedicated area
Dedicated area set-up in the parking lot 
Japanese Red Cross Society blood donation bus 
Employee donating blood April 2023 to
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March 2026Donors 97 pers. 92 pers. 99 pers. Reducing Out-of-hours Work and Promoting a Healthy Work-life Balance
- We are promoting the digitalization of our operations and the use of AI to improve efficiency and reduce overtime hours.
- We support diverse work styles, including flextime, elective extended leave programs, staggered work hours, flexible commuting arrangements, and part-time work.
- Encouraging employees to use paid leave and childcare leave.
Full-time employee data
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March 2026Overtime hours per employee per month 28.8hrs. 28.0hrs. 27.1hrs. Number of paid leave days taken per employee 10.0days. 9.9days. 10.8days. Full-time and part-time data
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March 2026Short work day employees 17pers. 16pers. 23pers. Number of employees taking childcare leave 14pers. 15pers. 30pers. Number of employees taking nursing care leave 1pers. 0pers. 0pers. Provide Products and Services that Address Social Issues
Robotize Dispensing Operations and Drive Change
Recent demands for pharmacists to move from product distribution to direct patient care, as exemplified by community pharmacists, have increased the need for automated dispensing operations. The introduction of our robotic dispensing systems, including DimeRo II, MiniDimeRo, and ChemoRo the Spike, helps pharmacists dedicate more time to caring for patients.
Efforts to Improve Medication Complianc
To ensure that patients take their medications correctly, we have developed a range of printing techniques for medication packaging, including color printing capabilities, automatic four-color pen liners, and full-surface color printing.
Nationwide After-sales Locations
With over 50 after-sales and maintenance locations across Japan, we can respond swiftly to requests for repairs and offer customers a sense of security and safety.
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- Showrooms, Factory Tours, and Training Support for Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Students
- Support Kids Pharmacy
- Proactive Employee Training
- Showcase: “Treasure Chest for the Future” (Mirai-no-Takarabako) 2023, in Osaka
Company Visits by Education Institutions: Toyonaka City Pharmaceutical Association
The Toyonaka City Pharmaceutical Association organizes a series of annual seminar events for pharmacy students in the local prefecture as part of its efforts to foster “future pharmacists.” One of the events offers students the opportunity to visit our company for a first-hand and in-depth look at our dispensing equipment. In addition to the latest equipment, students also learn about the manufacturing processes, quality controls, and the various steps taken before the products are shipped out to the customer. We were impressed with the intent and seriousness in the eyes of the students listening to the seminars.
Scenes from the Seminar in Our Conference Room
Numerous students and interns attended the seminar. 
Participants discussing the present and future state of pharmacists. Scenes from the Showroom and Factory Tour
Numerous students and interns attended the seminar. 
Support Kids Pharmacy
Yuyama supports “Kids Pharmacy” for children of elementary school age and younger. We hope to provide an opportunity for children to experience the profession of a “pharmacist” while having fun, and for parents to learn what kind of work a “pharmacist” does until they receive their medicine at the actual pharmacy.
Trying out the perfect-fitting lab coat. 
Picking medications (sweets and candy) from the pill rack. 
Operating the medicine packaging machine and experiencing single-packet packaging. 
At the end, the children put medication (sweets and candy) in a medication pouch and took a commemorative photo in their white lab coats! 2019 “Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” (Tokyo)
“Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other local ministries and agencies. It features talks, interactive tours of ministry offices and industries, over the summer vacation, and aims to deepen parent-child interactions and offer children the opportunity to learn about society at large through hands-on experiences.
In continuation from the previous year, we exhibited our products and offered interactive experiences of work tasks to participants in the program (Held from August 7 to August 8, 2019).
■ Exhibited Product
Reno-s! Ultra Compact Packaging Machine*
*The displayed Reno-s was customized with a clear top cover and hopper so that viewers could see the medication route.
2024 “Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” (Tokyo)
“Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other local ministries and agencies. It features talks, interactive tours of ministry offices and industries, over the summer vacation, and aims to deepen parent-child interactions and offer children the opportunity to learn about society at large through hands-on experiences.
In continuation from the previous year, we exhibited our products and offered interactive experiences of work tasks to participants in the program (Held from August 7 to August 8, 2024).
■ Exhibited Product
Reno-s! Ultra Compact Packaging Machine*
*The displayed Reno-s was customized with a clear top cover and hopper so that viewers could see the medication route.
2025 “Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” (Tokyo)
“Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other local ministries and agencies. It features talks, interactive tours of ministry offices and industries, over the summer vacation, and aims to deepen parent-child interactions and offer children the opportunity to learn about society at large through hands-on experiences.
In continuation from the previous year, we exhibited our products and offered interactive experiences of work tasks to participants in the program (Held from August 6 to August 7, 2025).
■ Exhibited Product
Reno-s! Ultra Compact Packaging Machine*
*The displayed Reno-s was customized with a clear top cover and hopper so that viewers could see the medication route.
2026 “Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” (Tokyo)
“Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day” is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other local ministries and agencies.
It features talks, interactive tours of ministry offices and industries, over the summer vacation, and aims to deepen parent-child interactions and offer children the opportunity to learn about society at large through hands-on experiences.
In continuation from the previous year, we exhibited our products and offered interactive experiences of work tasks to participants in the program (Held from July 29 to July 30, 2026).
■ Exhibited Product
Ultra Compact Packaging Machine Reno-S*
**The displayed Reno-s was customized with a clear top cover and hopper so that viewers could see the medication route.
Proactive Employee Training
- We promote continuous employee development through department-specific skill maps, structured training programs, and standardized training manuals.
- We conduct regular performance reviews to promote personnel development and goal achievement.
- Encouraging participation in external outside seminars, correspondence courses, online learning, and exhibitions and book purchases.
- Conducting in-house training and study sessions.
- Distributing e-mails that help employees keep up to date with current industry news, legal news, and other related topics.
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March 2026Number of External Training Sessions & Lectures (including online learning) 2,763 3,033 3,030 Showcase: “Treasure Chest for the Future” (Mirai-no-Takarabako) 2023, in Osaka
“In 2023, we showcased the “Treasure Chest for the Future” (Mirai-no-Takarabako) in our office. The “”Treasure Chest for the Future” is part of a community-based interactive event that aims to enrich local communities by nurturing children’s hopes and dreams.During the event, participants could try their hand at assembling the OnedyEX2 Electronic Balance-Integrated Inspection System and witness our miniDimeRo Powder Drug Dispensing Robot on display. Over the two days, 130 parents and children experienced assembling the OnedyEX2, hands-on.”
(Held from November 11 to November 12, 2023)
URL‥‥https://mirainotakarabako.com/osaka/
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- Establishment of an On-site Childcare Facility (Osaka Head Office)
- Certified as a Toyonaka City Women’s Empowerment Promotion Company
Establishment of an On-site Childcare Facility (Osaka Head Office)
We established an on-site childcare facility on the second floor of our Osaka head office to help create a valued work environment that allows employees to balance work life and childcare with vitality. The facility has a small maximum capacity of 10 children to ensure each child’s individuality is valued, and provides homemade lunches and snacks.
Certified as a Toyonaka City Women’s Empowerment Promotion Company
In July 2025, we were certified by Toyonaka City as a “Toyonaka City Women’s Empowerment Promotion Company.”
This certification applies to Yuyama Manufacturing Co., Ltd. – Osaka Headquarters (including the research building).
We are committed to promoting decent work throughout the organization to create an inclusive and attractive workplace for both women and men.
Click here for details about the Toyonaka City Women’s Empowerment Certification Program.
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A 100% Natural Energy-powered Factory (Okayama Factory)
Solar panels put into operation at our Okayama Factory in April 2023 have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 34% for the entire company and by 50% at our Okayama Factory. Our Okayama Factory also receives CO2-free electricity from Chugoku Electric Power Company for the remaining 50%, making it a 100% natural energy-powered factory.
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Promote Proposals for Improvements
- Introduced an improvements committee in each department as part of a system for gathering proposals for improvements from all company employees.
- Each month, our improvements committees in each department gather exemplary improvements and disseminates them to the entire company.
- Every six months, we select an awardee for The Best Proposal Award and The Most Proposals Award.
- Each year, we select the most outstanding improvement for the Outstanding Employee Award.
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March 2026Number of Improvements 5,556 5,013 4,877
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- Unique Product Development to Create Next Generational Standards
- Invention Promotion and Utilization
- Development and Production of Industrial Robots (In-house development of robotic equipment)
Unique Product Development to Create Next Generational Standards
September 1,
2022Received the “24th Automatic Identification Systems Grand Prize” for 2022FY
Our TABSORT+ Single-Packed-Tablet Sorting Machine was selected for the “24th Automatic Identification Systems Grand Prize” (2022FY) sponsored by the Japan Automatic Identification Systems Association.
The Automatic Identification Systems Grand Prize is awarded in commendation of cutting-edge and advantageous automatic identification and recognition technologies and systems to promote the development, dissemination, and awareness of such technologies and systems.
November 1,
2020Received the “Osaka Institute of Invention and Innovation Chairman’s Award” at the 2020 Kinki Regional Inventions Awards
Our Fully-Automatic High-Pressure Steam Sterilizer YS-A-C108 was nominated as the winner of the “Osaka Institute of Invention and Innovation Chairman‘s Award” at the 2020 Kinki Regional Inventions Awards.
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2020Awarded the “The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman’s Award” and “Invention Implementation Award” at the 2020 National Inventions Award, Japan.
Our DimeRo Powder Drug Dispensing Robot was selected for the “The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman’s Award” and “Invention Implementation Award” at the 2020 National Inventions Awards, Japan.
January 1,
2020Awarded the “2019 Osaka Excellent Invention Grand Prize”
Our DimeRo Powder Drug Dispensing Robot was selected for the “2019 Osaka Excellent Invention Award Grand Prize” sponsored by the Osaka Institute of Invention and Innovation.
Invention Promotion and Utilization
As an industry leader in creating foundations for technological innovation, we are committed to firmly protecting and leveraging achievements in research and development and intellectual property.
We believe that innovation is an essential tool for the continuous development and production of industry-leading products and have implemented an “Employee Invention System” as part of our framework for generating high-quality ideas.Each month, our development-related divisions and Intellectual Property Departments gather to evaluate and review idea proposals and consider which proposals to progress forward to the patent application and know-how management phases.
We also provide guidance on matters for current and future technological innovations which are needed for subsequent idea proposals.
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March 2026Number of Idea Proposals 713 792 846 Development and Production of Industrial Robots (In-house development of robotic equipment)
At our main factory, we have developed our own industrial robots to automate the assembly of our in-house produced products.
- Automatic frame welding
- Tablet cassette assembly
- Small parts assembly
- Balance assembly
- Dispensing table processing and assembly
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- Support Dispensing Recovery Activities in the Event of a Disaster
- In-house Disaster Countermeasures
- Participation in Community-based Benefit Activities (Open Hospital)
- Establishment of East Japan Logistics and Distribution Center
“Osaka Pharmaceutical Association Inc. and YUYAMA Co., Ltd.
Notice of Conclusion of the Agreement on Cooperation in Disaster Relief Activities”On August 6, 2018, YUYAMA Co., Ltd. and Osaka Pharmaceutical Association Inc. signed an agreement concerning the use of “Disaster Dispensing Support Vehicles.”
In the event of a disaster, we will lend our trucks, which are normally loaded with our products and used for technical training of our employees across Japan, to the Osaka Pharmaceutical Association. The Osaka Pharmaceutical Association will then use the trucks, free of charge, to deliver pharmaceutical supplies to disaster-affected areas, unload the supplies from the truck at the destination, and provide dispensing services near relief stations set up at evacuation centers and other locations.Scenes from the Day
As a general rule, the trucks will be delivered to the Osaka Pharmaceutical Association, as “Disaster Dispensing Support Trucks” for dispatch to disaster-affected areas and will be loaded with a compact packaging machine and dispensing bench only. Once received, the Osaka Pharmaceutical Association will load the truck with medications or lightweight pill racks and will be responsible for driving the trucks to disaster-affected areas. If the trucks are being used for training near the disaster, at the time of occurrence, both parties will consult and determine the best plan of action based on the circumstances.
Participating in Disaster Drills
(Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization
Acute & Comprehensive Medical Center IAA)On September 11, 2018, we set up a “Disaster Dispensing Support Vehicle” with the Osaka Pharmaceutical Association as part of our involvement in a disaster training exercise held at the Osaka Prefectural Hospital Organization Acute & Comprehensive Medical Center.
On the day of the training, numerous physicians participated in the exercises, which were designed to simulate a real disaster, including transporting people in need of rescue.
Scenes from the Day
In-house Disaster Countermeasures
- Development of a disaster response manual and system for immediate response.
…Confirm safety.
…Establish a disaster response headquarters.
…Assess affected areas.
…Confirm the status of employees and their families.
…Provide necessary supplies and physical goods.
…Assess traffic and transportation conditions.
…Provide support to customers and clients, and cooperate with the pharmacists’ association.- We have implemented a list to centrally manage the location and placement of basic supplies such as water, and other equipment such as high-pressure cleaners and compressors.
- For basic necessities, we installed disaster-type vending machines (vending machines that allow anyone to easily retrieve beverages free of charge in the event of a disaster or emergency) in our Osaka Head Office.
2018 Toyonaka Municipal Hospital Open Hospital
We were pleased to participate in the Toyonaka Municipal Hospital Open Hospital 2018, following on from the last year.
The event was designed to allow local citizens to see the normally behind-the-scenes hospital facilities, medical staff, and operations in an effort to broaden community knowledge of Toyonaka City Hospital as a trusted center for protecting the health of local citizens.
The event featured a variety of hands-on events and exhibits, introducing the hospital’s operations, facilities, and medical staff, which normally cannot be witnessed daily.
Held on: November 10, 2018
URL・・・https://www.city.toyonaka.osaka.jp/hp/shokai/koho/magazine/magazine.files/news49_1.pdfScenes from the Day
2017 Toyonaka Municipal Hospital Open Hospital
We were pleased to participate in the 2017 Toyonaka Municipal Hospital Open Hospital.
This event was organized by the Toyonaka Municipal Hospital to introduce not only the facilities, medical staff, and operations of the hospital, which are rarely seen in daily life, but also to invite participants to hands-on experiences in dispensing of medicine and cardiac catheterization, alongside hospital concerts and so on.Held on: November 11, 2017
URL・・・https://www.city.toyonaka.osaka.jp/hp/shokai/koho/magazine/magazine.files/news45_1.pdfScenes from the Day
Establishment of East Japan Logistics and Distribution Center
We established and started operation of the “East Japan Logistics and Distribution Center” on April 1, 2023, as follows.
Facility name:MFLP Prologis Park Kawagoe
Location: 1-9-3-401, Minamidai, Kawagoe City, Saitama, Japan
Operating Company: Tsubame Express Co. Ltd. (Saitama FC)
This center will stock a certain amount of consumables such as medication packaging papers produced at our Okayama Plant to ensure a smooth supply of consumables in the eastern Japan region and a stable supply in the event of a disaster.
The logistics and distribution center, MFLP Prologis Park Kawagoe, offers excellent access to the Kanetsu Expressway, Ken-O Expressway, Tomei Expressway, Chuo Expressway, and the Tohoku Expressway. In terms of our business continuity plan (BCP), the center is located in an area with a low risk of earthquake and flood damage. It is built to be earthquake- and fire-resistant, has a disaster prevention center staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, an emergency power supply, and a satellite phone.
MFLP Prologis Park Kawagoe (center is located in the 401 area on the 4th floor)
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- Pursue In-house Product Initiatives
- Recycling and Reuse of Work Clothes
- Recycling cardboard and paper waste.
Pursue In-house Product Initiatives
- Labeling materials for plastic (molded) parts for appropriate disposal in the recycling process.
- Verifying actual equipment and products throughout the development process to make improvements, such as reducing the number of parts and screws, that facilitate more effective recycling.
- Incorporating power-saving modes (eco mode) in our products.
- Providing updated online data to reduce CD-ROM usage.
- Collecting used cassettes from users and using them to manufacture new cassettes (tablets and PTP).
- Reusing left-over medication packaging paper (unprocessed/uncut paper rolls) from the manufacturing process as protective sheets.
Recycling and Reuse of Work Clothes
- Collecting old workwear and recycle them into polyester or thermal energy.
- Donating to foreign nations.
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March 2026Volume of Recycled/Reused Workwear 973.45kg 1223.5kg 995.0kg *Due to a revision in the calculation method from 2024, the figures for 2022 and 2023 have been revised. Donating Workwear to Myanmar
Since 2016, we have been cleaning used workwear worn by our employees and donating them to developing countries (Myanmar) and other countries through the nonprofit organization Bridge Asia Japan.
We collect the used workwear, mostly from seasonal changeovers of workwear (biannual), and donate about 50 complete top/bottom sets, a total of 100 pieces, twice a year. The donated workwear is used in vocational and technical training schools.
People in Myanmar wearing donated work clothes.
Recycling cardboard and paper waste.
- Reusing cardboard boxes as recycled paper.
- Recycling paper waste as paper towels.
- We purchase recycled paper towels.
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- Pursue Eco-cap (PET Bottle Cap) Initiatives
- Use Low-pollution Vehicles
- Reduce Green House Gas Emissions
Pursue Eco-cap (PET Bottle Cap) Initiatives
All our employees at Yuyama Manufacturing/Yuyama are committed to PET bottle cap recycling as part of our CSR and environmental activities.
We collect bottle caps from used PET bottles and sell them to recycling companies through the Ecocap Promotion Association to be recycled as resources. Benefits are used to fund initiatives that contribute to society including vaccine support for children around the world, donations for earthquake disaster relief, environmental education at schools, and job creation and independence schemes for people with disabilities, alongside contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions. This initiative offers us exceptional reach and opportunity to support the environment while contributing to a diverse range of people and circumstances.
YUYAMA Initiatives
Summary
As of March 2026, we have provided a cumulative total of 1,164,563 PET bottle caps to the Ecocap Promotion Association. When calculated simply in terms of the amount of CO2 generated during disposal, this equates to approximately 8,531 kg of CO2 (430 caps weighing 1kg generates 3,150g of CO2).
Small things add up and we are excited to how such a small act can make such a big difference. We will continue with these activities.Use Low-pollution Vehicles
- We are gradually switching our company vehicles over to hybrid vehicles (VH).
- From Autumn 2022, we began introducing the electric vehicles.
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March 2026Number of Company Vehicles 560 569 597 Number of HVs 241 249 276 Ratio of HVs 43.0% 43.8% 46.2% Reduce Green House Gas Emissions
We worked toward a goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 35% by FY2025 compared with FY2020 levels. In FY2025, we achieved a 26.7% reduction compared with FY2020.
Excluding the impact of fluctuations in electricity emission factors and recalculating emissions using FY2020 emission factors, the reduction rate was 34.5%.
To accurately assess the actual impact of our energy efficiency improvements and energy-saving initiatives, we track and manage emissions using both actual emission factor-based and fixed emission factor-based metrics.
- Reduction of electricity consumption through LED lighting upgrades
- Transition to renewable energy at the Okayama Plant
- Reduction of gasoline consumption through the use of low-emission vehicles
- Reduction of paper consumption across all departments
2020FY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025FY Scope 1, 2 Emissions Vol.
(kg-CO2)6,526,468 6,617,641 6,569,380 4,864,145 4,735,711 4,781,501
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Reduce and Recycle Plastic Waste
We are working to reduce plastic waste disposal and promote recycling in accordance with The Plastic Resource Circulation Act (Japan).
(1) Amount of disposed plastic waste.
(2) Achievement status of goals related to plastic waste recycling.Center Item 2023FY 2024FY 2025FY Osaka Head Office
Research Building
Osaka Sales OfficeAmount of plastic used in industry products
Amount of waste and disposed items163.3t 163.0t 184.3t Amount of plastic used in industry products
Ratio of waste and disposed items50.0% 50.0% 85.0% Okayama Factory Amount of plastic used in industry products
Amount of waste and disposed items860.9t 858.4t 936.3t Amount of plastic used in industry products
Ratio of waste and disposed items100.0% 100.0% 100.0% - At our Osaka Headquarters, Research Building, and Osaka Sales Office, we have been recycling plastic waste into RPF since March 2023. We will continue our efforts to recycle plastic waste in fiscal 2025.
- Our Okayama Factory is aiming to maintain a recycling rate of 100%.
(3) Progress of the goal for reducing plastic waste emissions.
- We have reduce the amount of plastic packaging materials used in products delivered to us from our suppliers by more than 50% compared to FY2021 until FY2023.
2021FY(Standards) 2022FY(Achievements) 2023FY(Achievements) 12,431 11,088 4,825 ** Annual air packing usage(m)
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Use FSC-certified Paper
- Forest Stewardship Council certification is a system that certifies that timber and timber derived products are produced using trees from recognized and properly managed forests.
- From October 2020, we began using FSC-certified paper for all catalogue renewals and reprints.
- From May 2022, we began using FSC-certified paper for all business card renewals (new orders) and reprints.
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Enforce Compliance
Our compliance enforcement operations serve to promote information security, protect trade secrets, prevent fraud or corruption, and eradicate antisocial forces or organized crime groups.
- Distribute compliance handbooks to all employees and conduct regular review meetings (reading sessions).
- Conduct internal audits through our Internal Control Division.
- Inclusion of a clause for “anti-social forces” in contracts.
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March 2026Number of Internal Audits 59 59 59 
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Company-wide Environmental Data
2023FY 2024FY 2025FY Electricity Consumption (kWh) 7,913,238 8,108,299 8,290,309 Water Consumption (㎥) 13,538 12,472 12,274 Amount of Copy Paper Purchased
*A4 equivalent6,152,500 6,235,000 5,676,500 Gasoline Refueling (liters) 1,043,752 1,014,204 1,016,006 Diesel Fuel Consumption (liters) 96,521 93,026 96,024 *Note: Due to a revision of the method for calculating copy paper purchases, the figures for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 have been revised.
