SDGs

＜We are committed to sustainable development.＞

Since our founding, Giken has been dedicated to providing products that delight our customers by ensuring stable quality and continuous technological improvement. Based on our manufacturing spirit, we will work towards achieving the SDGs to contribute to a prosperous society.

01

Introduction to SDGs Activities

  • Participation in the SpoGOMI Kahoku cho Environmental Fair

    Participation in the SpoGOMI Kahoku cho Environmental Fair

    We participated in a competition where teams collected trash along the roads near the Kahoku Town Hall and competed for points (with two teams). Thanks to excellent teamwork and hard work in the heat condition, we achieved 1st and 3rd place out of 13 teams. It was a refreshing and pleasant experience. (2023)

  • Participation in the Zao Clean Operation

    Participation in the Zao Clean Operation

    Volunteers engaged in beautification activities, such as picking up trash around the Zao Mountain area. Blessed with good weather, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Zao while breathing fresh air and listening to the chirping of birds. It was also a great way to get some exercise and break our usual sedentary routine. (2024)

  • Implementation of Clean-Up Activities Around the Company

    Implementation of Clean-Up Activities Around the Company

    As an annual event organized by the SDGs and Environmental Management Committee, we conduct clean-up activities around the company three times a year (spring, summer, and autumn).

  • Participation in the Yamagata Terraced Rice Field Curry Project

    Participation in the "Yamagata Terraced Rice Field Curry" Project

    At the request of Yamagata Prefecture, we utilized our vacuum forming technology to create rice molds for the "Yamagata Terraced Rice Field Curry." Our contribution to the promotion of terraced rice fields was recognized, and we received a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as part of the "Connecting Terraced Rice Field Heritage" initiative. (2023)

02

Safety and Security

  • We strive to develop and provide products that are beneficial to society.
  • We are enhancing our awareness activities to reduce waste generation.
  • We aim for technological innovation in our production lines and provide education through internal and external experts.
  • To reduce the energy consumption of our factories, we set annual targets and promote the use of new technologies and improvements.
  • We are registered with the Japan Health Insurance Association's "Health Company Declaration" and are working to raise awareness of health promotion.
  • We have obtained ISO9001 (Quality Management System) certification.
03

Corporate Foundation

  • Since 1997, we have contributed to local education by hosting factory tours for nearby elementary school students.
  • We actively accept student internships from local junior high and high schools, as well as requests from the Yamagata Labor Bureau.
  • We provide employee education to utilize individual abilities, promoting opportunities for specialized work.
  • Since 2017, we have continuously accepted technical trainees from Indonesia and provided skills training.
  • We aim to create a workplace environment where individual abilities can be utilized without gender discrimination.
  • We promote a workplace where people of all ages can work with a sense of purpose, considering a 100-year lifespan.
  • We are developing global partnerships and technical cooperation with countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and India.
04

Environment

  • We are working to reduce energy consumption in our offices and factories by introducing LED lighting and energy-saving equipment.
  • Each department sets and adheres to goals aimed at reducing paper usage.
  • We ensure thorough recycling and waste separation in our factories and offices, with a particular focus on promoting the recycling and reduction of factory waste.
  • We aim to raise employees' environmental awareness through education and public relations.
  • Our Kahoku factory has obtained ISO14001 (Environmental Management System) certification and has been recognized for its proactive activities in regular audits.
  • We have established the "Green Procurement Guidelines." You can read the full "Green Procurement Guidelines" here (Japanese Only).