SDGs Declaration
Dainichi Can Co., Ltd. SDGs Declaration
Dainichi Can Co., Ltd. incorporates the spirit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its business activities. Through these efforts, we aim to help build a sustainable society.
The SDGs, a set of global goals adopted at the United Nations summit in September 2015, define targets for the world to achieve by 2030. Under the guiding principle of “leaving no one behind,” the SDGs address environmental and social issues around the world. The framework includes 17 goals and 169 targets for bringing about a sustainable future.
Through our manufacturing activities, we contribute to progress on the following 12 goals.
Development, production, and sales of polypropylene (PP) bands made with recycled and reclaimed materials
We develop, manufacture, and sell PP bands made with recycled and reclaimed materials, supporting the creation of a recycling-oriented society. We also collect used PP bands from major customers in nearby areas and recycle the bands into pellets, which we then reuse as raw material for new PP bands. This process helps reduce plastic waste in the surrounding region and fosters sustainable community development.
Recycling DIC bands
Development, production, and sales of PP bands with plastic cores
Having switched from traditional single-use (1WAY) paper cores to plastic cores, we reduce industrial waste and help cultivate a recycling-oriented society.
Reusing DIC Band Pla-Core
Development, production, and sales of lightweight PP bands and sales of stretch film
Reducing the thickness of PP bands lowers the amount of plastic raw material required, enabling more effective use of resources.
Development, production, and sales of concrete reinforcement materials (polypropylene fiber)
Polypropylene fibers provide support for tunnels and other elements of public infrastructure. Mixed with concrete, the materials help prevent cracking, which means safer, more reliable infrastructure.
Development, production, and sales of laminated cans
We develop and manufacture our laminated cans without using any environmentally harmful substances or organic solvents, minimizing the impact on both the global environment and the communities in areas where we operate. In addition, we leverage the unique properties of laminated film to extend product shelf life and thereby reduce product loss stemming from expiration. Since our laminated cans enter the recycling stream and return as steel materials, they also reinforce our commitment to effective resource utilization.
Quality initiatives (ISO 9001)
Our Quality Policy states: “We place the highest priority on quality, deliver products our customers can trust, and contribute to society.” Based on this core commitment, the entire Dainichi Can organization works to contribute to society by improving our technology, quality, and service and delivering products and services that meet customer needs.
Food safety initiatives (FSSC 22000)
As food safety comes under closer scrutiny, providing safe food demands more than safe ingredients—it also requires food-safe containers throughout the supply chain. We manufacture our 18-liter cans under a meticulous hygiene-control framework. In doing so, we help support the delivery of safe, reliable food products.
Environmental initiatives
Power and energy management
By implementing LED lighting, inverter-driven equipment, demand control, and other approaches, we work to make efficient use of power and energy and help address climate-change issues. We have also introduced renewable energy (via solar power systems) and launched efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions our business activities generate.
Creating comfortable workplaces and providing quality educational opportunities
Supporting employee health
For a company, one key to growth is having healthy employees. We maintain a five-day workweek and ensure 122 days off a year, a framework that allows employees to balance their professional and personal lives. Every year, we also provide health checkups that go above and beyond the government requirements. Influenza vaccinations and stress checks for all employees are also part of the practices we have in place to help our employees stay healthy.
Creating a comfortable work environment for everyone
We hire motivated employees—regardless of gender or job type—in all our departments.
We have also established internal rules on harassment to ensure a comfortable work environment and hold training sessions to prevent harassment from happening.
In addition, we support the government’s work-style reform initiatives by optimizing working conditions and workplace environments. Key initiatives along these lines include encouraging employees to take at least five days of paid leave per year and creating a company-wide salary system that emphasizes fairness.
We also offer maternity/childcare leave, short-term leave for sick/injured childcare, caregiver leave, and paid leave that employees can take by the hour, all of which give employees a better ability to balance work with childcare and family responsibilities.
In our proactive efforts to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities, we plan to work with special needs education schools to provide work-experience opportunities.
Creating rewarding, fulfilling workplaces
At Dainichi Can, we have a suggestion program that encourages employees to propose improvements to company operations. When a suggestion produces measurable results, we award prizes based on its impact. We also recognize dedicated, long-term service. Employees receive award bonuses based on years of service, and those who reach retirement with 25 or more years of service receive both a bonus and additional special leave. In addition, we support employees in obtaining professional certifications and developing new skills. We also subsidize tuition for English conversation schools. To help our diverse mix of employees thrive, we are committed to closing the gender gap through a variety of efforts to enhance our company culture. For example, we allow employees to move from general positions to career-track positions—and hire people directly into career-track positions—regardless of gender.
Strengthening emergency preparedness and improving employee safety
We take a variety of steps to protect employees from infectious diseases. For example, we created our own COVID-19 prevention guidelines, implemented a remote-work system, and created an online-meeting infrastructure. To improve workplace hygiene, we also use anti-droplet partitions, place alcohol sanitizers at office entrances, and disinfect workplaces regularly. Our efforts look to future potential threats, as well: we continue to strengthen our preventive measures to address future infectious diseases and keep our employees well-protected. Being prepared for emergencies, such as major earthquakes, is another focus at Dainichi Can. To ensure employee safety, we regularly update hazard maps, plan for employees who may be unable to return home in an emergency, identify evacuation locations in nearby areas, install automated external defibrillator devices on company premises, and distribute disaster-preparedness manuals to employees. Through these and other related efforts, we continue to bolster our safety management systems for optimal resilience in the face of disaster.
Social contribution through donations
Donations of unused clothing and other items to an NPO
Twice a year, we collect clothing from employees and donate the items through an NPO. These donations help people overseas who need clothing due to poverty or disaster.
Donation vending machines
At our plants, employees have access to donation vending machines that send portions of the proceeds from every drink purchase to charitable donations. This system integrates social contribution into employees’ day-to-day lives.
Donations to local communities
We also support the surrounding communities through ongoing donations and sponsorships, providing funding to public interest foundations, shrines, local festivals, and more.
