Sustainability

Energy saving activities

Set office heating and cooling equipment to appropriate temperatures / Promote Cool Biz / Promote LED lighting conversion in company warehouses
Switch face-to-face meetings to web meetings (reduce human movement through air travel, etc.)

Introduction of renewable energy

The newly constructed warehouse will have solar panels installed. ※As the first phase, solar panels will be installed at the warehouse scheduled to be built in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Scheduled for completion in November 2024).

Reducing CO2 emissions

①Proposal/Implementation of modal shift from truck transportation to rail transportation
②Proposal/Implementation of container round-use system
※*Awarded the “Logistics Environmental Conservation Activity Award”
21st Logistics Environmental Award by the Japan Federation of Freight Industries, dated June 8, 2020.

Waste amount (recycling rate) / Cost reduction

Waste materials are sorted into processed and non-processed materials and then entrusted to specialized contractors (implemented at the Yokohama branch since 2016).
①Processed materials (such as plywood) → industrial waste
②Wood → 100% resource utilization (used for paper chips/household building materials)

Obtained green management certification

Certification system for transportation companies engaged in environmental conservation efforts
(Kyushu Branch, Fukuoka Office, obtained and continued since 2006)

Proper storage / management of CoC certified products

Proper management within the warehouse to ensure that FSC and PEFC certified products are not mixed with non-certified products.

Use FSC-certified paper / recycled paper for office supplies such as copy paper.

FSC-certified paper: 100% used at the head office / Keihin branch
Recycled paper: 100% used at the Kansai branch / Kyushu branch.

Ongoing donation support to the Yamaguchi Prefecture disability support facility “Shouseien” (continuing since 2007).

https://www.shouseien.net/index.html

Eco Cap Campaign (Started in July 2023)

By sending the plastic bottle caps collected within the company to a specific recycling company, we can contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and also support medical aid activities that deliver vaccines to children around the world.
[Achievements]
From 2023/7/3 to 12/31: Weight 20.6kg, Donation amount 206 yen, 10.3 doses of polio vaccine
From 2024/1/1 to 12/31: Weight 20.8kg, Donation amount 208 yen, 10.4 doses of polio vaccine

Promotion of the search engine 'Ecosia' (Starting in February 2025)

By searching with 'Ecosia', 80% of the advertising revenue is donated to WWF, contributing to tree planting activities. This is being implemented within the company as part of our environmental conservation efforts.

We are working on solutions to address the 2024 fiscal year issues (such as regulations on truck driver overtime limits, transportation distance restrictions, and rising costs), and we are developing efficient logistics services that consider environmental and social factors, with the aim of proposing these solutions to our customers.

①Proposal/Implementation of modal shift from truck transportation to rail transportation
②Proposal/Implementation of container round-use system

Prevention of long working hours
(target of limiting overtime to 45 hours per month).

Diverse working styles
(supporting reduced working hours, staggered working hours, and telework for those who wish to work remotely).

“Employee Satisfaction Survey on Work Styles” to be conducted (scheduled for the 2026 fiscal year).

Promotion of vacation leave utilization
(encouraging men to take leave).

Parental leave usage rate: Female 100% / Male 10% (target for the 2026 fiscal year).

Improvement of business efficiency and productivity through digital transformation (DX), along with enhanced data security management.

Annual working hours reduction rate: 5% reduction compared to the previous year (target for the 2026 fiscal year).

Promotion of women’s participation and advancement
(development of an action plan based on the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace for 5 years).

Percentage of female management positions: 6% (2022) / 10% (target by April 2027).

Well-being

Implementation of 1-on-1 meetings, stress checks, and the establishment of a counseling service.

Promotion of in-house training
(providing educational opportunities to all target participants and those who wish to receive training).

Implementation of OJT training, practical training, correspondence courses, and SMBC web seminars.

Qualification acquisition support
(company covers the full cost, with the individual covering half the cost for correspondence courses (general enrollment only)).

①Customs Broker Qualification
②IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Certification
③International Multi-Modal Transport Specialist

Personnel evaluation system

Disclosure of performance evaluation forms, semi-annual review of evaluations, development interviews, and career advancement based on achievements rather than seniority.

Compliance system

Distribution of manuals to employees, implementation of compliance training (twice a year), and internal compliance audits (conducted every November).

Anti-harassment measures

Internal regulations, awareness and training, and establishment of internal and external consultation desks.

Risk management

BCP (Business Continuity Plan) development (September 2022) / Data backup system for core systems (January 2023).

Occupational safety and health

Effectiveness verification at the Accident Prevention Committee (every three months) / Investigation of accident causes and corrective actions.

Obtaining AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certified customs broker certification.

Achieving both compliance and security assurance, as well as efficiency, in international trade.

Customer

Provide logistics services that meet customer expectations and are valued by them, growing together with our customers.

Shareholder

Achieve results and respond in the form of dividends.

Partner company

①Strengthen partnerships to provide better logistics services (Safety meetings / Annual evaluation)
②Build a value chain (Establish procurement policy / Secure cooperation and support)

Employee

We place great importance on “dialogue” with employees, focusing on talent development, evaluation, and fair treatment to enhance their skills, while also striving to create a better working environment.