Sustainability

Basic Concept of Sustainability

Sustainability for the Sojitz Group means working together with stakeholders to maximize the "two values (value gained by Sojitz and value gained by society)" through business, based on the Sojitz Group Corporate Philosophy, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth for the Sojitz Group and society.

Sustainability of the Sojitz Group

ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

ECO
FRIENDLY
PRODUCTS

Product Lineup

Dolphin Coat

Dolphin Coat is a JAS certified softwood-coated formwork plywood manufactured in Japan.
By Using domestic lumber, it ensures that the product is both legal and sustainable.
The effective use of domestic lumber in Dolphin Coat promotes the cycle of harvesting, planting, and growing lumber from forests that have reached their harvesting stage.
Dolphin Coat was used for the foundation and interior walls of Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic facilities, as well for(as) the roof of the panda house at the Ueno Zoo.

Dolphin Coat, a softwood coated formwork plywood

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100% Plantation-grown Falcata Plywood

We deal in plywood made from 100% falcata plantation trees planted and cultivated in the Lumajang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. Falcata is a fast-growing tree that can be grown from seed and harvested in 5 to 7 years.
We actively utilize plantation trees based on the concepts of sustainable reforestation and ecosystem maintenance.

Unparalleled challenges

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Moiss

By absorbing and exhaling moisture in the air and adsorbing harmful substances and odors, Moiss maintains the atmosphere surrounding people in a more comfortable and safer condition through the power of natural materials.
Because it is made of natural materials, it contains no toxic substances, and the raw materials are also used as a powdered for fertilizer, making it a wall material that can be recycled back to nature and is safe for living.

Moiss

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Large Panel Construction Method

Large wooden panels are products in which sashes, waterproof sheets, and insulation are integrated at the factory in advance for simple installation at the site. This business model was created to industrialize the wood-frame construction method and reform the on-site production work style, while ensuring both high quality and low cost creating “industrialization for everyone”.
- Awarded the Energy Conservation Grand Prize for 2022
- Selected as one of the 100 technologies that will change the world (Nikkei Technology Outlook 2023)
- Winner of the Good Design Award in 2019

Large-sized wooden panels

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ENVIRONMENTAL
INTIATIVES

Environmental Initiatives

Sojitz Building Materials Environmental Policy

Sojitz Building Materials recognizes that global environmental issues such as environmental pollution and the depletion of various resource, are important management issues, and therefore we will make contributions to the preservation of the global environment in all of our corporate activities while striving to achieve harmony with economic rationality.

Environmental Management Manual

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Lumber Procurement Initiatives

Based on the Sojitz Group Supply Chain CSR Action Guidelines, we established the Lumber Procurement Policy in September 2015 to ensure responsible lumber procurement. In addition, the fiscal 2020 target of 100% traceability was achieved in 2018, two years ahead of schedule, and in February 2021, a quantitative target for 2025 was established.

Implementation of the Supply-Chain CSR Action Guidelines in the wood sector

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Certification and Accreditation System Initiatives

1.Forest certification is a system in which third-party organizations certify that forests are managed in a sustainable manner and trace the certification information (source, etc.) of raw materials until the products reach consumers. As a distributor, we have obtained CoC certification from FSC® and PEFC. CoC stands for "Chain of Custody" and means the management of the processing and distribution process.

2.The Clean Wood Act aims to promote the distribution and use of lumber and its products made from trees harvested in compliance with the laws and regulations of Japan or the country of origin.
We have been certified as a legal wood supplier under the industry association certification system.

SOJITZ BUILDING MATERIALS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

Sojitz Group Respect for Human Rights

The Sojitz Group supports the International Bill of Human Rights and the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization (ILO). We also promote initiatives to respect human rights in our business operations in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Respect for Human Rights

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CONTRIBUTE TO THE REALIZATION OF SOCIETY

Contributing to the Realization of Society

Sojitz Building Materials is committed to creating a comfortable work environment based on the recognition that the ability of employees to play an active role regardless of gender or life events is essential for improving organizational productivity and accelerating growth. Without falling behind from changes in the environment surrounding our company, we aim to be a company that continues to grow with the changing times by making revisions to our systems in a timely manner, creating a comfortable working environment, improving the workplace culture, and transforming the mindset of our employees.

Initiatives for Promoting Women in Workplace

Increase in the ratio of women in career-track positions
Increase in the ratio of women new graduates hired for women in career-track positions
Holding JOSOKAI meetings for women in career-track positions
Training for managers (e.g., Ikubosu training)
Workplace culture reform

Initiatives for Work-life balance support

Babysitter subsidy vouchers
Flextime system/telework system
Spousal maternity leave system (paid leave)
Satellite office
Expansion of shorter working hour system for childcare

Future Initiatives and Goals We aim to obtain Kurumin and Eruboshi certifications from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Ratio of women in career-track positions

13%

Under Goal 1 of the Action Plan based on the Act on the Promotion of Women's Active Engagement in Professional Life, we plan to increase the ratio of women in career-track positions to 13% or more.

Ratio of male employees taking maternity leave

100%

We had set a plan to achieve a male childcare leave utilization rate of 60% or more in Goal 2 of the General Business Owner Action Plan, and we achieved 100% in FY2022. Going forward, we will promote new initiatives to ensure that 100% is maintained.

Ratio of taking paid leave

60%

Under Goal 1 of the General Business Owner Action Plan, we plan to increase the annual paid leave utilization rate to 60% or more. We aim to achieve this goal by setting up days to encourage employees to take paid leave and publicizing the paid leave utilization rate for each department to raise employee awareness.