What are the SDGs
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are international objectives aimed at creating a better society, established in the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” adopted at the UN Summit in September 2015. The agenda includes a pledge to “leave no one behind” and consists of 17 goals, 169 targets, and 232 indicators. The SDGs are universal and apply not only to developing countries but also to developed nations, including Japan, which is actively engaged in these efforts.
Additionally, Kitakyushu City has been designated as an “SDGs Future City” and a “Local Government SDGs Model Project” by the national government. Based on the second phase of the “Kitakyushu City SDGs Future City Plan,” various stakeholders, including citizens, businesses, organizations, schools, and government, are collaborating on initiatives. To support this integrated effort, the Kitakyushu SDGs mark was created, symbolizing the convergence of diverse entities in 17 colors, representing the SDGs goals, to foster innovation and address social issues beyond existing frameworks.
Approach to Achieving the SDGs
Our company embraces “marine and global environmental conservation” as its environmental philosophy, and we believe that the 17 SDGs are common goals essential to our business activities. To achieve the 2030 targets, each employee will take responsibility and promote initiatives related to the SDGs, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Environment
- Operation and maintenance of vessels considering CO2 emissions reduction
- Monitoring and recording fuel consumption
- Monitoring and recording waste generation (setting targets for reduction)
- Proper disposal and recycling of waste
- Prioritizing the purchase of eco-mark products
- Promoting paperless practices
- Encouraging Cool Biz and Warm Biz initiatives
- Using air conditioning at appropriate temperatures and turning off unnecessary lights
Society
- Operating barrier-free vessels that accommodate diverse customers
- Promoting cashless transactions with the introduction of skip boarding
- Signing a legal 36 agreement and submitting it to the relevant labor standards office
- Establishing “childcare leave” in employment regulations based on the Child Care and Family Care Leave Law
- Setting targets for the promotion of women in management positions
- Complying with laws related to harassment, including the Power Harassment Prevention Law
- Working on employee health maintenance through disease prevention, early detection, and promoting good mental health
- Implementing a smoke-free and designated smoking area policy within the company
- Establishing a system to comply with laws to eliminate antisocial forces and prevent corruption, bribery, and unfair competition
Economy
- Stable operation plans contributing to logistics
- Contributing to work style reform through modal shift
- Utilizing customer surveys to maintain and improve safety and service
- Providing qualification allowances and incentives for obtaining qualifications to enhance employee motivation
- Promoting internship programs and working on talent development
- Formulating a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and working towards sustainable business management
- Establishing an SDGs promotion team and conducting training for employees