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Sustainability

Management and social initiatives for a sustainable future

SUSTAINABILLITY

In order to realize our corporate philosophy and vision, we are working on sound management, information sharing, and human resource development as important issues.
As part of our efforts to achieve sound management, we have formulated policies regarding SDGs, health management, and digital transformation.
We promote sustainable business activities that take into consideration the local community and the natural environment.

SUSTAINABILLITY

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Efforts to achieve the SDGs

aims

As part of our efforts to achieve the SDGs*1, we have set goals using PIF*2 and have announced our intention to put our corporate philosophy, the Echigo Seika Five Precepts, into practice in a more concrete way.

  • *1 SDGs: International goals consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets that address issues that must be resolved to ensure a sustainable future for the Earth by 2030.
  • *2 PIF: A financial method that provides funding by evaluating positive impacts on society and the environment.
Theme Relation Policy aims
A steady supply of high-quality processed rice products
  • By ensuring a stable supply of packaged rice that takes health-conscious consumers into consideration, we will contribute to creating safe and secure dining tables.
 Sales in the rice category
Over 4,089 million yen
Creating a work environment that takes work-life balance into consideration
  • By notifying employees of the number of paid holidays taken each month and improving work efficiency through the promotion of digital transformation, we hope to increase the number of paid holidays taken annually by employees.
 Number of annual paid holidays taken
13.00 days or more
  • As part of our health management efforts, we thoroughly encourage employees to get medical checkups in order to maintain and improve their health.
 Participation rate for specific medical examinations
100%
Environmentally friendly initiatives
  • By improving productivity and promoting energy-saving activities such as replacing fluorescent lights with LEDs and encouraging employees to turn off lights during breaks, we will reduce power consumption and CO2 emissions.
 CO02 emissions per unit of sales
*CO2 emissions in tons/sales (billion yen)
74.4t/less than 100 million yen
  • By implementing thorough quality control at the time of preparation and by reusing leftover dough from preparation, we will work to reduce the amount of raw rice, work-in-progress, semi-finished products, etc. that are disposed of.
 Amount of ingredients disposed of per unit of sales
*Disposal volume (kg)/sales (billion yen)
65.0 kg/100 million yen or less

SDGs Initiatives

Creating a work environment that takes work-life balance into consideration

Initiatives for health management (establishment of the Health Management Declaration and implementation of the AXA Life Health Habits Survey)

Promoting internal digital transformation (establishing the DX Declaration)

Environmentally friendly initiatives

Creating products using recycled PET

Development of Peri-Peri-Open Kagamimochi gift box for easy sorting

First in the industry to receive the Eco Mark

"Japanese Rice" uses film packaging, reducing packaging material usage by 1/5

Packaged mochi: Double barrier packaging ensures long shelf life

Awarded S rank in energy conservation evaluation by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for four consecutive years

Local contribution activities

Accepting factory tours for elementary and junior high school students

Participating in the Nagaoka Festival "Dai Minyo Nagashi"

SUSTAINABILLITY

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Health management declaration

We have established the "Health and Productivity Management Declaration," which is our basic policy for health and productivity management, and have expressed our commitment to proactively working toward health and productivity management.

Echigo Seika practices health management that allows each and every employee to work energetically and in good physical and mental health, and to maximize their individual capabilities. Furthermore, in order to become a "company that is useful to society" that is needed by customers through sustainable social contributions, we are committed to maintaining and improving the health of our employees, who are important health resources.

Health and Productivity Management Target Values ​​(KGI)

Work engagement* 2.6 points or higher (2.4 points in fiscal year 2024)

  • *Each person self-evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4 for two items: "Do you feel proud of your work?" and "Do you feel energized while working?", and the average score was calculated.

Health and Productivity Management Promotion Plan (KPI)

Item aims Details of efforts
Implementation rate of specific medical examinations 100% (92.8% in 2024) Health checkups are recommended even during maternity leave and childcare leave
Specific health guidance implementation rate Over 35% (27.9% in fiscal 2024) Health guidance is recommended for those affected.
High stress rate 10% or less (14.2% in FY2024) Creating a work environment where it is easy to seek advice
Measures against passive smoking in the workplace   Smoking is strictly prohibited outside of designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking
AXA Life Insurance "Support Package" Health Promotion Menu Recommendations Increase awareness of services and utilization rates

Health and Productivity Management Promotion System

SUSTAINABILLITY

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DX (Digital Transformation) Declaration

On March 31, 2025, Echigo Seika established the "DX Declaration," a basic policy for internal DX, clarifying its commitment to promoting it as a unified effort by all employees.

What is DX?

This is an initiative in which companies utilize the latest IT technology to fundamentally transform their business processes, organizational culture, customer experience, and even their business models themselves.

DX Vision

  • We will improve the efficiency of internal operations through the use of IT and create a working environment where executives and employees can work more enthusiastically.
  • We will review our existing business practices and provide "new value" to everyone involved with our company.

DX promotion goals

  • Achieve an average annual number of paid vacation days taken of 13 days or more (until the fiscal year ending March 2028)
  • Reduce average annual overtime hours by 20% (until the fiscal year ending March 2028)

DX strategies and measures

Phase 1 (2025)

Deepen understanding of DX and increase momentum for DX within the company

  • To deepen each individual's understanding of DX, we will share basic knowledge and usage methods of spreadsheet software, etc.
  • Identify inefficient work that can be resolved by each individual, line, or department, and begin to make improvements.

Phase 2 (2026)

Focus on inefficient operations across the company and begin formulating plans for improvement

  • Identify issues and specific problems to realize the DX vision and incorporate them into improvement plans
  • Led by the DX Promotion Team, we will begin initiatives in order, starting with high-priority actions.
  • To resolve issues and specific problems that cross departments and bases, a project team consisting of relevant departments and headquarters will be formed to resolve the issue.

Phase 3 (2027)

Achieve your DX vision by steadily implementing your plan

  • By implementing the plan, we will achieve efficiency and sophistication in each internal business.
  • Concentrate management resources on improving service levels and developing new products to provide new value to customers.
  • By improving work efficiency, we can reduce employees' working hours, encourage them to take vacation time, and create a more comfortable working environment.

SUSTAINABILLITY

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Establishment of the "Echigo Seika Code of Conduct"

Echigo Seika has established a code of conduct based on the "Five Precepts of Echigo Seika," clarifying our company policy regarding the social responsibilities that we must fulfill as a company, and each and every executive and employee will strive to ensure thorough compliance.

Basic Management Stance

Based on our philosophy of "striving to be a company that is useful to society," we comply with product of Japan and international laws and ethical standards and conduct business activities fairly and honestly.

Human Rights and Labor

Prohibition of discrimination and harassment

We do not discriminate or engage in any form of harassment based on race, sex, nationality, religion, place of origin, etc. We will create a fair workplace that respects diversity.

Prohibition of forced labor and child labor

We strictly prohibit forced labor and human trafficking, and we do not tolerate the labor of children below the minimum working age stipulated by the laws of each country.

Freedom of association and dialogue

We respect employees' freedom of association and right to collective bargaining.

Global Compliance

We respect the cultural background of each country and region in which we do business and comply with local laws and international codes of conduct.
We embrace diverse values ​​and promote honest corporate activities from a global perspective.

Food Safety and Quality

Our top priority is to "produce food that can be eaten with peace of mind," and we thoroughly implement quality and hygiene control in compliance with laws, regulations, and international standards.

Environmental Conservation and Resources

Based on the philosophy of "respecting the laws of nature and valuing resources," we comply with environmental laws and regulations, and actively work to combat global warming, use resources efficiently, and reduce and properly dispose of waste.

Fair trade and anti-corruption

Based on the philosophy of "Strong, Healthy, and Quality," we prohibit all forms of bribery, corruption, and unfair benefits, and maintain fair and free competition.
We will not give in to anti-social forces, will take a resolute stance, and will not have any relationship with them whatsoever.
We interact with our business partners with the ethical principle of "considering everything from the other person's perspective."

Ensuring effectiveness

We will apply this Code throughout our company and our supply chain, and establish a monitoring system to ensure its effectiveness.

Company Info.

  • General Incorporated Association National Packaging Rice Association
  • The symbol mark of the National Mochi Industry Cooperative is a sign of 100% product of Japanally produced glutinous rice.
  • Hail rice crackers National Rice Cracker Industry Association

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