What are the SDGs?
SDGs stand for “Sustainable Development Goals.”
This initiative is a collection of global goals adopted at the UN Summit in September 2015, to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were enacted in 2001. These Global Goals are designed to be met progressively from 2016 through 2030, and are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The fundamental principle behind the SDGs is to achieve a society where “no one will be left behind” while ensuring that all human beings can fulfill their potential with dignity and equality in a healthy environment .
KYOWA’s policy toward achieving the SDGs and vision of its future self
KYOWA will strive to develop and promote the use of cutting tools for energy-saving manufacturing methods along with mechanical watches that can be disassembled, which are environmentally friendly, as its current business focuses on the one-stop manufacture and sale of precision cutting tools and wrist watches. In addition, KYOWA will implement more stringent production management to reduce instances of excessive production and material purchases, so that it can develop sustainable products while contributing to the regional economy’s sustainability, both individually and together with its business partners and the entire supply chain.
Specific activities to achieve the SDGs
1. Continuous development and enhanced sales of recyclable products
- Improve the sales ratio of recyclable own-brand watches.
- Improve the sales ratio of environmentally-compatible cutting tools for energy-saving manufacturing methods.
2. Enhancement of production management
- Reduce failure costs, surplus inventory and material costs.
3. Active participation in social outreach initiatives
- Contribute to society through KYOWA’s technology and products to help solve various social challenges.
Environmental principle
Kyowa Co., Ltd., centered on the company policy of “humanity,” “creativity,” and “internationality,” recognizes that the Earth is a precious place for all creatures including human beings. With the aim of harmonizing our business and the natural environment, we strive to make all employees aware of the need to reduce the environmental load as well as protect and improve the environment through creativity.
Environmental policy
Based on our business of integrated manufacturing and sales of precision edge tools and wrist watches, and with the goal of implementing corporate activities while continuously protecting the environment, we commit ourselves to the following:
- While considering the environmental effects of Kyowa’s general activities as well as its products and services, continually improve the environment management system and prevent contamination.
- Comply with the environmental laws and regulations applicable to our environmental approach, as well as other requirements we have agreed to. In addition, establish our voluntary standards as necessary to protect and improve the environment.
- Set environmental objectives and goals for activities for promoting our business and review them periodically.
- To be more conscious of the environment and friendly to the global environment based on our business, we all tackle the following challenges:
- Promote activities to reduce waste from overproduction and thus improve the business environment.
- Strive to develop and diffuse cutting tools geared to energy-saving machining and mechanical wrist watches that can be taken apart, as these help protect the global environment.
- Seek savings in energy and resources while reducing industrial waste.
The above environmental policy will be communicated thoroughly to all employees of Kyowa Co., Ltd., as well as to all people (customers and suppliers) working with Kyowa. The policy will be publicly available on our website.