Contribution to industry and social initiatives
Policy
The Group will participate in a variety of activities in local communities and work to resolve global issues.
Awareness of Issues
In addition to obtaining the understanding of local communities, it is important to develope
together with local
communities in order to conduct business activities, including manufacturing at our plants.
To this end, we are
conducting various social contribution activities, such as volunteer activities, at our
plants and offices around the
world.
At the same time, we support to resolve global issues that cannot be addressed by the Group
alone, such as by providing
ongoing donations to the UN's refugee support activities.
- Fundraising for U.N. World Refugee Day
- Traffic post guard
activities - Career development for local elementary school students (Naoetsu Plant)
- Supporting the Science and Technology in Society forum
- Supporting the Children
of the Next Generation - Support for Eradicating Poverty in Africa
- Contribution to Society Activities at Overseas Group Company
Fundraising for the U.N. World Refugee Day
Japan
Since 2006, the Group have donated the money to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for the World Refugee Day (June 20), which was established by the United Nations. We have supported world refugees who have been driven out of their homes due to conflict, persecution, and disaster by donating the money to the UNHCR. Since 2012, we have continued to make matching donations in which the company contributes the same amount as donations from employees.
Traffic Safety Activities (Shirakawa Plant)
Japan
The Shirakawa Plant conducts traffic safety activities in conjunction with the Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign every year. It was held at two entrances of the plant, and greet to commuting employees and children who were going to school, remind people of traffic safety.
Career development for local elementary school students (Naoetsu Plant)
Japan
The Shin-Etsu Chemical Naoetsu Plant held a lecture on chemistry for 8 elementary school children in the local area as part of their career development. In the lecture, our researchers conducted experiments using our products, conveying how our technology is bringing about changes in our daily lives. In this course, the children learned about the fun of chemistry through our products, and felt that chemistry could lead to a comfortable life and solve problems such as global warming. We hope that this will be an opportunity for children to find their career.
Supporting the Science and Technology in Society forum
Japan
Shin-Etsu Chemical supports the STS Forum, a non-profit organization that organizes the
International Forum on Science,
Technology and the Future of Humanity. The problems facing humanity are becoming
increasingly complex against the
backdrop of globalization and international competition, and cannot be solved by a
single country alone. Many of these
problems can be solved through a review of social systems, international cooperation,
worldwide networking, and the
formation of common rules.
The STS Forum has been holding the "Science and Technology in Society forum (STS Forum)"
in Japan every year since 2004.
The purpose of this annual forum is to build a human network where not only researchers
in science and technology but
also politicians, managers, journalists, and other public opinion formers from around
the world can frankly discuss and
solve problems in an informal setting. It also explores opportunities arising from
science and technology, and takes
measures to overcome barriers to the use of science and technology to solve problems
facing humanity.
The annual general meeting was held in October 2022, and from our company, employees from the Silicone-Electronics Materials Research Center also attended, and participated in dialogue with the nine Nobel Prize winners and a networking event among the participants.
Supporting the Children of the Next Generation
Japan
Shin-Etsu Chemical supports the "JOES Davos Next" project implemented by the Japan Overseas Educational Services. This project aims to provide opportunities for students in Japan and abroad, who will be the leaders of the next generation, to develop an interest in global issues, to cultivate the independence to "research, think, communicate, and act on their own initiative," to work with peers with different perspectives to refine their skills, and to learn how to solve and improve issues.
Support for Eradicating Poverty in Africa
Japan
Shin-Etsu Chemical supports the activities of SDGs Promise Japan (SPJ), a non-profit organization working to eradicate poverty in Africa and other regions in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the training program in Africa organized by MPJ Youth*, an organization under SPJ, we donated our PVC wraps and reusable bags to local students. In addition, when SPJ had a booth at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) in Japan in 2019, we provided PVC wraps for distribution to visitors.
- *MPJ Youth
An organization of students who support the activities of SPJ
Contribution to Society Activities at Overseas Group Company
Shin-Etsu Magnetic Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd.
(Vietnam)
A tree planting campaign was held at the industrial park where Shin-Etsu Magnetic Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd. is located. As a pioneer in the development of environmentally friendly industrial parks, our industrial park has been working on projects such as the use of renewable energy, promotion of recycling, and environmental protection for many years. Shin-Etsu Magnetic Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd. did the tree-planting, donating seedlings and more than 30 employees actively participate in the event.
S.E.H. Europe, Ltd.
(England)
S.E.H. Europe, Ltd. donated supplies to support refugees in Ukraine as part of its activities to achieve the goals of the SDGs. Thanks to the kindness of our employees, essential items such as food, clothing, and children's toys were quickly collected and delivered to Ukraine.