SUSTAINABILITY

Towards a sustainable society

Our business activities are aimed at enriching people's lives with nature's bounty, which will be passed on to the next generation of society.

SDGs Philosophy for the World

We, Maruzen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. endorse the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations and consider it our responsibility to proactively contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, and through our business activities, we will work to solve social and environmental issues and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

SDGs

Contribution

Reduction of environmental impact

We will strive to protect the global environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the promotion of initiatives that take into account the environmental impact of our business activities.

Related Goals

6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY 9.INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11.SUSTAINABLE CITTIES AND COMMUNITIES 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 13.CLIMATE ACTION 14.LIFE BELOW WATER 15.LIFE ON LAND

Main Initiatives

  • Establishment of a waste recycling program at Kui Farm that composts the waste residues derived from the Factory.
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  • Establishment of an environmental management system and implementation of regenerative agricultural program that aims to raise enviornmental awareness within the company
  • Implementing energy conservation in factories and offices through the introduction of energy-saving equipment and LED lighting
  • Promoting energy with reduced environmental impact (conversion to LNG, introduction of solar power generation)
  • Water resource conservation through wastewater treatment and thorough water quality control

Fair Business Practices

We aim to be a company that is trusted by our partners, business partners, and community members by practicing corporate activities in full compliance with laws and regulations through the united efforts of our directors and employees.

Related Goals

10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 16.PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Fair Business Practices

Main Initiatives

  • Establishment of internal rules and systems for thorough legal compliance and ongoing awareness-raising
  • Explicit prohibition of corruption and bribery
  • Thorough management of information through state-of-the-art security measures
  • Establishment and disclosure of personal information protection policy and regular audits of information management status

Connecting Nature's Blessings

We will continue to deliver the blessings of nature to our customers, society, and the future through cutting-edge technology and thorough research and development. We will continue to deliver the blessings of nature to our customers, society, and the future.

Related Goals

9.INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11.SUSTAINABLE CITTIES AND COMMUNITIES 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
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Main Initiatives

  • Initiatives to study and improve analytical and evaluation technologies to respond to customer needs, from material exploration to product development
  • Holding in-house idea proposal meetings
  • Thorough management of patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property

Respect for Human Rights

We respect the human rights of all employees and all those involved in our operations, from raw material procurement to manufacturing and sales, and are committed to contributing to the realization of a society in which everyone can work with fulfillment.

Related Goals

3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 4.QUALITY EDUCATION 5.GENDER EQUALITY 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Main Initiatives

  • Human resource development in accordance with aptitudes and values, and enhancement of support systems for career development and skill improvement
  • Stipulate respect for fundamental human rights in procurement policies and conduct ongoing awareness-raising activities

Improvement of work-life balance through promotion of work style reforms, such as enhancement of leave systems and reduction of long working hours by improving work efficiency
(Certified as a Hiroshima Prefecture Company Practicing Workplace Reforms: 2017)

Ensure and improve quality and safety

Through the establishment and continuous improvement of a system for ensuring and improving quality and thorough management of safety, we will stably deliver reliable products that customers can use with peace of mind.

Related Goals

9.INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Main Initiatives

  • Establishment of a quality control department and thorough quality inspections
  • Manufacturing of main products in GMP-compliant plants
  • Acquisition of ISO 9001:2015 certification for tertiary plants and related departments
  • Thorough environmental and health risk assessment from the design stage

Contribution to the community

As a company that practices "Work locally, Think globally", we will deliver new value from Onomichi to the world and contribute to the sustainable development of local communities.

Related Goals

8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 9.INDUSTRY,INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11.SUSTAINABLE CITTIES AND COMMUNITTIES 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Main Initiatives

  • Planning and sales of "Onomichi Kenzenkan Series" delivered directly to local consumers
  • Donation of Onomichi Kenzenkan Series drinks to elementary schools in Onomichi City
  • Donations for construction of Onomichi City Hall
  • Aggressive capital investment in the Onomichi area and active ordering to local companies

Selected as a "Regional Future Leading Company" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (2017)

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