Regarding material procurement, we follow the
"Hitachi Group
Sustainable Procurement Guidelines" established by our major business partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
We strive to prioritize the purchase of environmentally friendly products, parts, and materials.
From Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,
“SDGs Promotion Loan” was implemented.
In October 2021, Inoue received the “SDGs Promotion Loan” from Sumitomo
Mitsui Banking Corporation.
What is the SDGs Promotion Loan?
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, together with the think tank
of the SMBC Group, the Japan Research Institute, analyzes the current status of a company’s
initiatives related to the SDGs, examines the logic for contributing to the SDGs through its core
business, and provides advice and support for promoting SDGs initiatives as part of this loan
product.
A project deemed likely to contribute
to the achievement of the SDGs
1.Contribution to the development and promotion of
renewable energy and next-generation energy
generation devices through the provision of metal materials.
By 2030, improve sustainability through infrastructure enhancement
and industrial advancement by increasing resource efficiency and expanding the adoption of clean
technologies and environmentally friendly technologies and industrial processes.
All countries will take actions according to their respective capabilities.
By 2030, significantly increase the share of renewable energy in
the global energy mix.
2.Reduction of waste through the provision and
recycling of stainless steel,
and improvement of supply chain sustainability through
workplace environment enhancements.
Responsible production and responsible consumption.
By 2030, significantly reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and
reuse.
Decent work and economic growth.
By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all men and women, including
young people and persons with disabilities, as well as equal pay for equal work.
