Initiatives for SDGs
The Tamura Group, based on the understanding that the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 represent important agenda to be tackled by the society, has been undertaking efforts to integrate the concept of SDGs into its operation.
Basic Policy
The “Tamura Group Code of Conduct” was revised to identify the SDGs to be worked on by the whole Group, and respective basic guidelines were established. At the same time, the Group has developed a strategy for achieving sustainability with the year 2030 as the target, and has been promoting it by incorporating the SDGs into the 12th Medium-term Management Plan that was adopted in April 2019.
Basic policy on promotion of SDGs
The Tamura Group recognizes our corporate social responsibility (CSR) of balancing the achievement of a sustainable society and the sustainable growth of the Tamura Group. We recognize the term “SDGs” as shared global language regarding social issues. In addition to understanding the business opportunities presented by SDGs and the responsibility of corporation in achieving SDGs, the Tamura Group will contribute to the solution of social issues through products, services, technology, and business activities.
Company-wide dissemination
With the aim of having all employees of the Group understand and work toward realizing the SDGs as if it were their own, we have been promoting various in-house dissemination measures.
Introduction of sustainable seafood (company cafeteria)
Since January 2020, menus using sustainable seafood have been served on a regular basis at the canteens of Tokyo Factory and Sakado Factory. We choose sustainable seafood with the “MSC”/“ASC” global certification, which is given to sustainable fishery products that have been caught or cultivated in consideration of marine environment and fishery resources, thus contributing to “Life Below Water,” one of the SDGs, and supporting producers who observe the catch limit.
SDGs training
Whereas it had provided training programs mainly to managers up until FY2019, the Tamura Group expanded the scope of training to include rank and file in FY2020, and introduced a small-group question-and-answer session. For its overseas bases, the Group provided educational materials (in Japanese, English, and Chinese) explaining the relationship between business activities at the respective overseas bases and the SDGs.
SDGs Badge
With the aim of communicating to outside stakeholders our commitment to business with awareness of the SDGs, our approval of the SDGs, and our proactive efforts, SDG badges are distributed to employees.