Sustainability
- Ichigo ESG
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Sustainability
Management -
Global Initiatives &
Third Party Assessments - Ichigo SDGs
- Social Contribution
- Health and Productivity Management & Employee Support Initiatives
Management Commitment
Ichigo established “Make The World More Sustainable” as its new corporate mission in 2016. As a member of Japanese society, Ichigo is dedicated to fulfilling its mission in the spirit of Ichigo Ichie, an ancient Japanese proverb meaning “One lifetime, one encounter.”
Ichigo strongly believes that companies exist to serve society. Ichigo will continue to leverage our unique capabilities and know-how to continue exploring how we can best serve society through our businesses.
Ichigo ESG
At Ichigo, we believe in doing the right thing, and making the world a better place.
We work to be a good corporate citizen by serving the needs of investors, tenants, employees, and all stakeholders; to strengthen communities by providing key infrastructure that gives people a platform to pursue their dreams; and to improve the environment by offering an alternative to wasteful redevelopment, while building solar and wind plants across Japan.
These goals form the basis of Ichigo's commitment to the three pillars of ESG:
Sustainability Management
Ichigo has established a sustainability management system, including an Ichigo Sustainability Policy in order to drive its sustainability initiatives.
Global Initiatives & Third-Party Assessments
Ichigo is accelerating its ESG initiatives by obtaining third-party assessments and participating in global initiatives.
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Net Zero Carbon
Net Zero Carbon
Ichigo joined RE100, a global initiative to accelerate the transition of electricity used by busiesses to 100% renewable energy to realize a Net Zero Carbon society. -
Environmental Certifications
Environmental Certifications
Ichigo continues to work to promote the environmental and energy efficiency of its owned and operating assets, and actively pursues sustainability-related certifications such as CASBEE and BELS. -
TCFD Alignment
TCFD Alignment
As a Japanese sustainable infrastructure company dedicated to making the world more sustainable, Ichigo has made a full disclosure on governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets in line with the TCFD framework. -
Other Initiatives
Other Initiatives
Ichigo supports the United Nations Global Compact, Fun to Share, and other initiatives that leads to changes and improvement in the environment and society.
Ichigo SDGs
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Contributing to Society
Via Clean Energy BusinessRead the story ▶
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Extending the Useful
Life of AssetsRead the story ▶
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Supporting the Sustainability of Japanese Agriculture
Read the story ▶
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RE100
Transition to Renewable EnergyRead the story ▶
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Providing a Comfortable
Work EnvironmentRead the story ▶
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Social Contribution
Supporting Sports
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Ichigo Sports Teams
Ichigo has weightlifting, rifle shooting, track and field, and tennis teams with top athletes.
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J.League Top Partner
Ichigo is a J.League top partner. The J.League’s mission is closely aligned with Ichigo’s businesses, and our partnership with the J.League deepens our commitment to promote community development.
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Revitalizing Communities via Supporting Sports
Ichigo supports soccer clubs to help promote the development of local communities. Ichigo will create synergies with its group companies operating in Miyazaki to support Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
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Sports Business
Ichigo’s sports business supports health initiatives, revitalizes local communities, and drives the competitiveness of sports in Japan.
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Sports Promotion Certifications
Ichigo has received certifications in recognition of its sports promotion initiatives.
Opposing Forced Labor, Supporting Children With Cancer & People With Disabilities
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UN Global Compact
Ichigo is a participant of the UN Global Compact and supports the Ten Principles regarding human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
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Supporting People With Disabilities (Miyako City)
Miyako City provides office space for groups supporting the job placement and livelihood of people with disabilities. Miyako City offers job experiences at its stores, FM radio station, and public spaces.
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Supporting Children With Cancer
Ichigo donated a portion of its issuance fees related to a CSR bond for its smart agriculture business, to the University of Miyazaki Faculty of Medicine’s Program for Childresn.
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Supporting Artists With Disabilities
(Paralym Art Gold Partner)As a Paralym Art Gold Partner sponsor, Ichigo supports Paralym Art, an organization that supports artists with disabilities in achieving their goals and becoming independent.
Supporting Students
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Cooperating Agreement With Student NPO Sustainable Game
Ichigo entered a cooperation agreement with student NPO Sustainable Game, supporting the development of a platform and web system assisting young people to take action on important social issues.
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Supporting Student Investment Clubs
Participated in an IR presentation contest pairing companies with university investment clubs that conduct on the companies and prepare an IR presentation. Ichigo management/employees were interviewed by students and advised on creating presentation materials.
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Internships for College Students
Ichigo provides internship opportunities for college students. Students accompany employees to inspect real estate assets, participate in company meetings, and conduct in-depth discussions leading to a deeper mutual understanding.
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Student Office Visits
Ichigo welcomes students from across Japan to visit its offices, with students from around 15 schools visiting annually. Ichigo management/employees explain Ichigo’s businesses and core values.
Supporting Communities
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Participating in Community Activities
Ichigo actively participates in community activities such as festivals, street cleaning, and neighborhood watches, developing relationships with local communities where our assets are located.
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Disaster Relief/Disaster Prevention Agreement
In the event of a natural disaster, Ichigo will work with property and building management companies to ensure the safety of the assets it owns or manages as well as the safety of its tenants and the surrounding communities.
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Community Development via Businesses
The benefits of our Clean Energy business are measured not in years, but in decades. This is a business that cannot succeed without the understanding and support of the local community. In building our power plants, Ichigo works with local companies and promotes local communities.
Health and Productivity Management & Employee Support Initiatives
Ichigo creates a healthy and supportive work environment for its employees.
Respect for Human Rights
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Eliminate Discrimination
Ichigo eliminates all forms of discrimination in all matters involving potential and current employees including employment, training, and promotions, and does not discriminate based on race, beliefs, religion, skin color, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or disabilities.
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Work Environment
Ichigo follows relevant laws and regulations to ensure employee safety. Ichigo maintains a safe, productive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All verbal and physical forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, religion, or beliefs are strictly prohibited.
Mental Heath Care & Harassment Prevention Guidelines
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Stress Check Implementation
Ichigo conducts an annual employee stress check to monitor employees’ mental health. Ichigo provides opportunities for employees to speak to counselors, doctors, and internal/external resources based on results of the stress checks. If deemed necessary, Ichigo implements improvements in work environments based on stress check results.
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Harassment Prevention Guidelines
Ichigo conducts annual compliance training for all employees to prevent all forms of harassment. Ichigo provides internal/external resources dedicated to resolving any incidents of harassment and has clear harassment prevention guidelines.
Employment Options for Different Lifestyles
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Child Care Leave, Paid Leave for Childcare, Nursing Care Leave
Childcare leave is available for employees with children aged 2 years and younger, and until children turn 3 under special circumstances. Employees with children in elementary school or younger can take up to 10 days of paid leave to care for sick or injured children. Temporary/paid leave is available for employees taking care of family.
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Extra Vacation Days, Shortened Workday, Flextime, Retirement Age Set at 70
Ichigo offers 5 extra vacation days (almost all employees consume these extra days) in addition to paid vacation days. Employees have the options to shorten workdays or shift work hours regardless of the reason subject to approval. Retirement age has been set at 70 since the introduction of Ichigo’s retirement policy.
Ichigo University for Employee Education
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Supporting Ongoing Employee Learning
Ichigo established Ichigo University in May 2013 to support the ongoing learning of Ichigo employees. Courses are taught by employees and external professionals who are specialists in their respective fields.
Promoting Internal Start-Ups
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Supporting Internal Start-Ups
Internal start-ups are assessed both from their potential for profit contribution and their ability to serve society via a sustainable business model designed to solve social problems. IIchigo’s Clean Energy business and Ichigo Owners business both started as internal start-ups.