Sustainability

Sustainability

At GREEN8, we positively contribute to human existence and sustainable environment. We are committed to solving social issues through our services and solutions, and aims to realize a healthy, diverse, and sustainable society, and to create a sustainable future for humans and the mother earth.

With People

Through sustainable business, GREEN8 contributes to the eradication of poverty by sharing our profit with stakeholders in the developing countries


With Society

In the midst of global pandemic and aging society worldwide, GREEN8 will contribute to the development of new drugs to fulfil a diverse and inclusive society with healthier and more secure lives

With the Earth

Creating environmental investment capacity by raising incomes in rural areas of Japan and developing countries where natural resources are concentrated


GREEN8’s solutions for ESG

GREEN8 aims to contribute to global challenges through its business activities in accordance with the Basic Sustainability Policy. In particular, we face 8 issues that we consider important, set goals for each of them in order to solve steadily, and monitor the status of each activity and its achievement toward each goal, disclosing the results in successive reports.
SDGs Materiality Activities to resolve issues
With People
 

 
  • Strengthening Engagement
  • Respect for Human Rights
  • Gender equality and promotion of women's advancement
  • Activities for Diversity and Inclusion
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  • Concerned about global healthcare issues and delivering life-saving medicines, including vaccines, without setting national borders.
  • Encouragement of regular health checkups for all employees
  • Improvement of internal engagement
  • Promotion of Diversity
  • Active employment of female employees
  • Local employee’s skill development for global market (i.e. Myanmar, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Japan)
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    With Society
  • Governance
  • Compliance
  • Contribution to Local Communities
  • Local Cleanup Activities
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  • Building relationships with customers
  • Holding briefings for shareholders, briefings for individual investors, site visit tours
  • Enhance governance and ensure compliance
  • Support for better life of children and women in Myanmar
  • Supporting activities for the protection of animals
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    With the Earth
  • Recycling of Resources
  • Contribution to Forest Conservation
  • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions/CO2 reduction
  • Use of renewable resources for packing
  • Use of EV vehicles for deliveries
  • Tree planting to support sustainable urban development
  • Eco-driving skill training (usage of engine break, vehicle inspection checks, tire air pressure checks, stop-start system, etc.)

    • Main Social Contribution Activities

    Preservation of city greenery

    Tree conservation

    GREEN8 supports tree preservation activities in residential areas to realize the creation of a sustainable future for people and the earth.

    Save the Green @ Akiyama～秋山の森 Ameba https://ameblo.jp/stgakiyama/

    Support for urban development starting with greening projects

    In order to pass on a beautiful green global environment to the next generation, GREEN8 actively participates in greening projects. In Matsudo city Japan, where our head office is located, we have been supporting the activities of the volunteering grass-root citizens’ activity called “Mi-Dream Akiyama” for greening activities at local Akiyama train station since November 2015.

    Life and Future of the Next Generation

    Supporting activities
    for the protection of animals

    GREEN8 is actively supporting animal welfare through Heart Tokushima, a non-profit organization that conducts projects to protect, treat, and find foster homes for animals in order to eliminate the killing of dogs and cats in order to create a sustainable future for people and the earth.

    Support for better life of children and women in Myanmar

    To contribute to the eradication of poverty in the world, GREEN8 supports the improvement of the lives of children and women in Myanmar. We believe that supporting women and children will lead to sustainable support for the next generation. Through SOSIA, an NGO that provides educational support to children in Myanmar, we support an orphanage, and we also support Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ), a certified NPO that provides sewing training, literacy education, and health and hygiene education to women in Myanmar, among other activities.

    CO2 reduction

    Use of renewable resources for packing
    We use more than 80% recyclable packaging materials, including cushioning materials from the outer box. By proactively using earth-friendly products, GREEN8 not only protects clients’ commodities but we also contribute towards a sustainable environment through the usage of recyclable materials.
    Use of Electrical Vehicles
    Ensure transparency in corporate management through thorough information disclosure, and ensure the rights and equality of shareholders. We respect the rights and positions of not only shareholders and investors, but also other stakeholders, and strive to work together for the betterment of the company.

    Corporate governance

    Fulfill our social responsibility as a company and sustain our corporate value Ensure transparency in corporate management through thorough information disclosure, and ensure the rights and equality of shareholders. We respect the rights and positions of not only shareholders and investors, but also other stakeholders, and strive to work together for the betterment of the company.

    Business Continuity Plan

    Contingency plan and Risk Management
    GREEN8 has taken measures to minimize damage from natural disasters and other unavoidable risks. In addition to the head office in Chiba prefecture and the Tokyo Office, we have also established a branch on the Sea of Japan coast (Hokuriku area), as well as North side(Tohoku area) of Japan to prepare for an earthquake directly under the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is said to occur within the next few decades.