CSR Initiatives
The Hirose Group (Hirose Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd. and Techno Hirose Co., Ltd.) is actively working to solve social issues with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Environmental Policy
1. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
2. Promotion of resource and energy conservation
3. Ongoing efforts in environmental preservation
4. Promotion of environmental awareness and education
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
We obtained ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management, on October 29, 2004. With global concerns such as global warming, ozone depletion, dioxins, and acid rain becoming increasingly critical, we ask ourselves what actions we can take. To safeguard the lives and livelihoods of future generations, it is essential for us to protect and nurture the local community and environment through our business activities. With a strong sense of responsibility and awareness as a company striving for sustainable growth, we will continue to aim to coexist with the environment and contribute to global environmental conservation—one of the most pressing issues for all of humanity.
Environmental Initiatives
・Environmental targets
・Reduction of electricity consumption
・Reduction of industrial waste
・Reduction of factory wastewater
・Reduction of fuel usage
・Reduction of production loss
・Enhancement of traceability systems
・Supplier assessments (including checks for child labor and fair trade compliance)
Community Engagement
・Hosting interns
Kochi University of Technology, Kochi University
Niihama National College of Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology
JETRO-supported international interns
・Support for career education programs
Factory tours and lectures for high school and technical
college students
・Regional revitalization
Cleaning of the rope used in the Great Rope Festival and participation in
Niyodo River cleanup activities
Paper Industry Technology Center tours and hands-on experiences
Work Style Reforms
・Human resource development projects
・Leadership training
・Skills transfer system
・Support for balancing work and childcare
Parental leave, shortened working hours, restrictions on overtime and night shifts
・Improving treatment of non-regular employees
Converting non-regular workers to full-time positions
・Acceptance of foreign workers
Accepting personnel from countries such as Myanmar, Germany, and Peru
・Promoting employment of senior citizens
Reemployment system after retirement at age 60, hiring expert professionals
・Correcting long working hours
Proactive utilization of IT