SDGs and Business with an Eye on the Future Efforts made by Companies in Hiroshima 

On the occasion of publication

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit held in 2015 is an action plan for People, Planet and Prosperity. This agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which set out the objectives to be achieved by 2030 through cooperation and partnerships among all those involved in all countries, both developed and developing. This collection of examples aims to let as many people as possible know about various efforts made by local companies in order to promote business in line with the SDGs, or “SDGs business.” It is our hope that this collection will encourage those without knowledge of the SDGs become interested in them.

Table of Contents

01/Governor’s Message 20/Tamema Co., Ltd. 03/About the SDGs 21/Kume Sangyo Co., Ltd. 04/Takaki Bakery Co., Ltd. 22/Tsuneishi Kamtecs Corporation 05/Molten Corporation 23/Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd. 06/Raku Raku-ya in Kusatsu (Miki Shokai) 24/Yahashi Souin, Inc. 07/JMS Co., Ltd 25/Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. 08/Marimo Co., Ltd. 26/TROMSO Co., Ltd. 09/Satake Corporation 27/Labotech Inc. 10/E-Max Co., Ltd. 28/Social Book Café Hachidori-sha 11/Eiwa Land Environment Co., Ltd. 29/Hiroshima Mazda 12/Cosmic Co. Ltd. 30/Participating students’ comments 13/Daiichi Consultants Technology Co., Ltd. 31/Participating companies’ comments 14/EAML Engineering Co., Ltd. 32/List of Editors 15/Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd.

16/Furukawa Co., Ltd.

17/Polyphony Space On.Off 18/Energia Communications, Inc. 19/Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd. 1

Governor’s Message

Hiroshima, the first victim target of an atomic bomb in human history, shows how tragic the outcome

would be if nuclear weapons were to be used, while the present -day Hiroshima demonstrates that it is

possible to recover from such devastation and develop if there is a firm foundation of peace.

In this context, we believe the primary mission of Hiroshima is to contribute to global peace. Our efforts

to achieve this miss ion are focused on creating an environment where companies, NGOs and various

other entities can play their expected roles and perform business activities peacefully and safely around

the world. The eventual goal is to establish a system to support activities contributing to peace in a

sustainable manner.

Concurrently with our efforts, “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” was adopted at the Unite d

Nations Sustainable Development Summit held in 2015. The agenda pursues the strengthening of universal peace with greater freedom and includes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In response, Hiroshima Prefecture, which has been selected as one of the SDGs Future Cities by the Japanese Government, has been implementing efforts that accelerate the achievement of global peace through the SDGs. Such efforts include the organization of the

World Business Conference for World Peace, with the aim of establishing a platform to promote efforts to achieve peace. The prefecture 2

has also launched the SDG Business Start-up Program to form a Hiroshima-originated ecosystem to promote the participation of the business sector in an effort to achieve the SDGs.

The “SDGs and Business with an Eye on the Future” is a collection of particularly attractive examples of SDG business projects that are promoted by local companies. It has been prepared with the aim of introducing these projects to many people in order to promote the

Start-up Program and build momentum for SDG business in Hiroshima. The ultimate goal is to contribute to world peace by promoting

SDG business.

In preparing this collection of examples, students of universities in Hiroshima visited and interviewed companies to gather information.

Hiroshima Prefecture is implementing various efforts to achieve world peace in line with the SDGs. Taking advantage of the symbolic significance of Hiroshima, the prefecture is establishing a system that helps raise interest among a wide variety of stakeholders both in and outside the prefecture, and encourages them to take proactive action to bring and maintain peace. Through these efforts, we hope to contribute to the stability and development of the economy of the world, including conflict regions and developing countries, achievement of the SDGs, and the regional revitalization of Hiroshima Prefecture.

In conclusion, let me express my sincere appreciation to the companies and students, the Environmental Partnership Office Chugoku of the Ministry of the Environment, and all others involved in preparing this collection.

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About the SDGs

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, End poverty in all its forms everywhere resilient and sustainable End hunger, achieve food security and improved Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all Take urgent action to combat climate change and its ages impacts Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all marine resources for sustainable development Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of Achieve gender equality and empower all women and terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, girls combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Ensure the availability and sustainable management of Promote peac eful and inclusive societies for sustainable water and sanitation for all development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and levels modern energy for all Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic the global partnership for sustainable development growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and What are the SDGs? sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation SDG is an abbreviation for “sustainable development goal.” The SDGs are focused on addressing global issues defined according Reduce inequality within and among countries to 17 goals and 169 targets (adopted by the United Nations in September 2015) to achieve a sustainable society. All people in governments, companies and local communities are responsible for achieving these go als by 2030. 4 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Great satisfaction brought by a slice of bread

Bread that is tasty and makes everybody smile 

Many senior citizens like bread, but senior care facilities tend to avoid serving bread because commonly available bread easily becomes lodged in the eater’s throat, while a slice of readymade bread is usually too big for seniors to finish in one meal. To solve these problems, “ Raku Raku Shokupan ” (“easy -to-eat bread”) was produced. This is the first bread in the shape of a loaf that is categorized as functional food for people who need extra care. It is soft enough to mash with the tongue while tasty eno ugh for seniors to enjoy. Raku Raku Shokupan can be served not only to seniors but also to those who temporarily cannot eat commonly available bread due to illness, injury or impairment, as well as to infants.

SDG-oriented features What is most importa nt in terms of meals for those who need extra care is being easy to eat. Raku Raku Shokupan, including its crust, is soft enough Soft enough to scoop with a spoon and mash with to be scooped with a spoon and eaten. It is also tasty enough for elderly the tongue people to enjoy. In addition, it is similar in appear ance to ordinary bread, which helps elderly people feel they are having an ordinary meal. It is generally surprisingly difficult to provide such comfortable meals. Raku Takaki Bakery Co., Ltd Raku Shokupan can thus help improve elderly people’s quality of life. Address:3-7-1 Nakano-higashi, Aki -ku, The objective of Takaki Bakery is to provide bread that makes people Hiroshima City happy. Its bread prepared for elderly people and others who need extra Tel:+81-82-892 -0238 care helps them enjoy their everyday meals, thereby making their lives feel fulfilled and improving the welfare of all people. HP:https://www.takakbakery.co.jp s elderly 5 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

For a fulf illing life extending “from inside to outside,” and a

society where people can live healthy and secure lives

Based on the motto “From inside to outside,” Molten Corporation aims to help people live a fulfilling life extending “from inside to outside,” and to create a society where people can live healthy and secure lives. To fulfill this mission, Molten manufactures and sells a wide variety of products that are needed in healthcare and welfare settings, ranging from handrails to be installed on floors of homes that assist people with walking, and robotic mattresses for intensi ve care units. Among them, a particularly noteworthy product is “Oscar,” a highly functional air mattress. This mattress has a function that automatically helps change the position of the body in the bed to prevent bedsores and contractures. The applicatio n of hollow -body technology enables the mattress to move slowly to change the posture of the patient in a similar manner to a care -giver. This reduces the burden of care -givers at night, thereby reducing sleep deprivation in both care -receivers and care -gi vers. For this reason, the product is widely used

in various settings, from hospital care to home -based care. Oscar,” an air mattress with a function to automatically help change the position of the body in the bed SDG -oriented features An increasing number of bed -ridden elderly patients and a shortage of Molten Corporation professional caregivers due to the decreasing number of children have Address:1-8 Yokogawa Shin -machi, Nishi-ku, become serious issues in Japan today. To solve these problems, promote Hiroshima Tel:+81-82-292 -1381 welfare, and secure healthy lives, products and services that assist not only HP: http://www.molten.co.jp care -receivers but also care -givers are needed.

6 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Laughter yoga to bring health to all generations throughout the

world

Do you know the health benefits of laughter? Do you know that both fake laughter and hearty laughter cause similar positive health effects? Yoga that takes advantage of these benefits is known as “laughter yoga,” a comb ination of laughter and yoga exercises. It is practiced in more than 100 countries. Laughter yoga is effective in improving the physical and mental health of elderly people and treating depression and other mental disorders recently seen in all age groups. Under the motto “Walk for health, laugh for health,” Ms. Kotani, the shop manager, not only sells nursing care products but also organizes various kinds of events designed to allow local people to relax and refresh themselves every week, with the aim of p romoting comprehensive health promotion. She says that she will continue to help people promote their physical and mental health with the power of laughter, a power that everyone has.

SDG -oriented features People performing laughter yoga Laughter yoga is effective in promoting the mental health of all people, including the elderly, who recently have fewer opportunities to Raku Raku -ya in Kusatsu (Miki Shokai) communicate and laugh a hearty laugh. Ms. Kotani provides customers Address:2-6-10, Kusatsu-Minami, Nishi -ku, with advice on selecting nursing care products that are convenient to use Hiroshima City and suitable to each customer, as well as offering them opportunities to Tel:+81-82-2278-4617 enjoy laughter yoga and gather together for relaxation. These various HP: lhttps://rakurakuyasanki.co.jp/rakurakuya.h approaches to health promotion reflect Ms. Kotani’s desire to make tml everyone healthy.

7 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Cooperation with local companies to convey the importance of life

through hibaku -jumoku, trees that survived the atomic bombing

JMS Co., Ltd. supports the Green Greetings Project. The objective of the project is to protect trees that survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, to pass them down to generations to come to disseminate information about the existence of these trees. While it is difficult for one company to pass down the facts about the war and convey the i mportance of life, it is possible and meaningful for local companies to cooperate with each other to do so. Based on this idea and in agreement with the concept of peace, JMS, located close to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, participated in the Green Greeti ngs Project. The activity of the project is also in line with the company’s principle: “For irreplaceable life.” JMS’s aim is to convey the importance of life and the facts about the war, to increase people’s interest in these facts, and to foster love for Hiroshima and dreams that revitalize Hiroshima, through activities to protect and pass down these hibaku-jumoku, or A -bombed trees. A-bombed ginkgo tree at Anraku -ji Temple

SDG -oriented features

JMS Co., Ltd The project is meaningful and outstanding in that local companies cooperate Address12-17 ,Kako-machi , N aka-ku, Hiroshima with each other to convey the facts about the war and the importance of life City and peace, and to protect and pass down A -bombed trees as a symbol of Tel:+81-82-243 -5844 peace as well as to revitalize Hiroshima —goals that cannot be achieved by HP: https://www.jms.cc one company alone. HP: https://www.green -greetings.com/ 8 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Supporting education in Cambodia through “altruism and

appreciation”

“ Altruism and appreciation” is the management philosophy of Marimo. Activities based on “altruism and appreciation” include support in constructing schools in Cambodia, which is a joint project with the Child’s Dream Foundation. We have built an elementary school and a junior high school, which have provided more than 500 children annually with educational opportunities. Education is an altruistic activity that does not seek profits. A se nse of appreciation for all people enables us to undertake this project as part of our CSR activity. This project never produces profits directly. The effort to address the issue of education, which cannot be solved in a day, makes Marimo an outstanding co mpany.

School opening ceremony in Cambodia SDG -oriented features This activity itself does not make profits for Marimo. However, it is in line with Marimo’s management philosophy to contribute to local people and Marimo Co., Ltd. society as a whole. Address: 1-17-23, Kougo -kita, Nishi -ku, Building an elementary schoo l, which is the basis of all education, and a Hiroshima City junior high school, a place for more advanced learning, are part of Marimo’s Tel:+81-82-273 -7772 effort to provide high -quality education to all people. HP: https://www.marimo -ai.co.jp/ 9 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Creation of workplaces where employees feel comfortable and

fulfilled in their work

Satake started an in-house day -care center 15 years ago to allow as many female employees as possible to continue to work actively for as long as possible. At present, there are hardly any women leaving the company after childbirth, and an increasing number of f emale employees are engaged in research and development and sales of food processing machinery and agricultural machinery, which have all traditionally been male -dominated fields. The company also encourages male employees to take childcare leave and avoid working overtime. As described above, the company offers programs to give its employees the flexibility to choose their individual work styles. Last year, the company started programs designed to help employees and their families spend more time together. One of such programs allows employees to take three days off per week during the school summer holidays in July and August. Despite these well-designed programs, many staff members who have direct contact with customers, for example, those of sales and se rvices departments, are still working overtime. The next issue we need to address therefore, is to minimize the gap between the ideal and reality. Currently, we are placing emphasis on “work -style reform” from various aspects: There are many female employees in sales and more effort than ever to incr ease work efficiency and quality; education to various other departments. improve the abilities of all employees; and effort to improve communication at work.

SDG -oriented features Satake Corporation The company cares about employees and their families, and employees

Address: 2-30 Saijo -Nishihonmachi, appreciate the consideration given by the company. There are established programs that are not commonly offered in general, which is th e strength Higashi-Hiroshima City and significant feature of this company. Tel:+81-82-420 -0001 For women participating in society, family often assumes an important role. HP: https://satake -japan.co.jp/ It is therefore important to provide sufficient support for families, instead of merely focusing on working women alone, which t hereby provides women with a comfortable environment to work in. 10 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Change water and change the world

E-Max Co., Ltd. mainly manufactures water purifiers. Their water purifiers sold in Japan include the MIZUKI series. The company’s president strongly desires to improve the living environments of villages in as many countries as possible by installing water puri fiers and other water treatment systems. Specific projects include the installation of small -sized water purifiers in dozens of villages in Sri Lanka and Nepal, where water sources are available but financial resources are lacking. In these projects, it is necessary to eliminate differences in ways of thinking and values between ourselves and the local residents. The company is committed to continuing this project to install water purifiers that meet local needs in cooperation with local residents who have no access to safe and drinkable water around the world.

The water purifier “MIZUKI” is designed to SDG -oriented features

generate freshwater manually. The focus of E -Max is on water issues. While the installation of water purifiers may help local residents improve their living standards, their E-Max Co., Ltd. skills are not thereby improved. To improve local living standards, it is Address: 6-8, Minami -horikawa -machi, necessary not only to provide technology and skills but also help local Kaita-cho, Aki -gun people acquire and apply them for themselves to develop their community. Tel:+81-82-821 -3741 E-Max has encouraged local communities to participate in its project HP: https:// emax123.com/comp.php together. 11 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Safe water from Hiroshima to the world

Eiwa Land Environment Co., Ltd. started the environmental purification business in 1996 and developed AquaMake, a wastewater recycling treatment system. For this system, oyster shells ar e used. Oysters are a specialty of Hiroshima. This system converts toilet wastewater into freshwater, which is then circulated within the system and reused, which helps reduce the amount of untreated water released into ponds and rivers, thereby preventing eutrophication. Even in countries without lifelines, such as sewage systems, AquaMake makes it possible to use flush toilets. Currently in Japan, AquaMake is installed in 650 places, including public restrooms, to improve water quality and address environ mental issues. The company aims to provide the technology used for AquaMake to overseas companies to fulfil its mission to provide clean water and toilets around the world.

Underground water treatment system supporting our living. SDG -oriented features

AquaMake is a wastewater treatment system using oysters from

Hiroshima. Being installed underground, the system cannot usually be Eiwa Land Environment Co., Ltd. seen, but contributes to improving water quality and the environment not Address: 2-21 -27, Minami-Zao -cho, Fukuyama only in Japan but also abroad, while remaining inconspicuous. AquaMake City provides safe water, which saves people who are suffering from water Tel:+81-84-924 -7402 shortage and hygiene issues around the world . HP: http://www.ecoeiwa.co.jp/ 12 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Regeneration of water —Bringing passions to the world —

Cosmic develops, manufactures and sells Tadanoumi Ceramics® (C -ceramics®), which improve the quality of water through oxidation -reduction. The more people get to know Cosmic, the more people use the product, resulting in improved water quality. The company aims to enhance the ability of all ecos ystems to adapt to the environment, thereby helping people live healthy lives and achieve sustainable development. As one of the efforts to fulfill this mission, the company has established a general incorporated foundation to promote the use of the techno logy among as many people as possible so as to contribute to society. Cosmic aims to help the Earth heal by itself and improve its natural purification ability through regenerating water using Tadanoumi Ceramics.

SDG -oriented features

Cosmic staff are confident that the achievement of every one of the 17 SDGs Tadanoumi Ceramics®, which breathes life into will contribute to creating a better world in the future. Based on this water long -term perspective, the company takes various approaches to address the SDGs by applying its own technology that improves water quality. It Cosmic Co. Ltd. places particular emphasis on Tadanoumi Ceramics (with focus on the special properties of iron, photosynthesis is magnetically recorded on iron, Address: 4-1-40, Enichi-cho, Mihara City Tel:+81-848-64 -3584 which is then fired using special clay), which convert wastewater into fresh water in variou s settings, from everyday life settings to manufacturing HP: https://www.cosmic.co.jp/ sites.

13 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

“ENO” for safe water

Learning a lesson from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Daiichi Consultants Technology Co., Ltd. developed ENO, a manual water purifier for emergency use. ENO is an innovative product that purifies swimming pool water and pond water into water for domestic use. It is very useful in emergencies. Unfortunately, ENO has not been widely known or used. The company is considering providing ENO to developing countries but, due to the different circumstances in different countries, it is difficult to implement such a project in a short period of time. ENO is not a profitable product; charitable activities and international aid proje cts are not intended to be profitable. We therefore need to make our main business (geological surveying, civil design, well water treatment, water treatment, etc.) a higher priority. The demand for ENO is expected to increase due to the recent occurrence of many disasters.

SDG -oriented features Hands-on experience for junior high school Daiichi Consultants Technology usually treats water from wells in students in using ENO, a manual water purifier depopulated areas where no tap water is available. The company also for emergency use treats water from wells that are used when water supply is stopped. In the ev ent of a disaster, the company serves as a water supply station for local residents. Daiichi Consultants Technology Co., Ltd. Its water purifier, which can be operated without electric power, converts non -drinkable water, such as pond and river water, into drinkable water. In Address: 4847 -1, Oaza-Imuro, Asa -cho, Asa-Kita-ku, Hiroshima City disasters and simila r emergencies, this water purifier is useful in Tel:+81-835-3616 addressing water shortages. It also helps recycling efforts to save resources HP: https://dcontech.co.jp/ and is therefore earth -friendly. 14 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

New energy for a new age

EAML Engineering Co., Ltd. provides all -inclusive services from design to repair of hydroelectric power plants with its proven technology. The number of water turbines sold reached 248 as of March 31, 2018. The company, categorized as a small - or medium-sized enterprise, has developed into a branded manufacturer of hydroelectric power equipment in Western Japan. Furthermore, the company has been conducting joint research with universities and has established a hydraulic laboratory as part of its efforts to improve energy efficiency, with the aim of advancing to Eas tern Japan as well as to overseas markets, eventually becoming the top manufacturer in the small - and medium -sized hydroelectric power market. The company places particular emphasis on environmentally friendly renewable energy. Relevant projects include th e installation of a solar power generation system on the roof of the plant and the use of motorized water turbines, which have successfully achieved oil -free operation. The company also provides classes on renewable energy at elementary and junior -high sch ools, and takes various other approaches to promoting the use of re newable energy . Water turbine for display

SDG -oriented features EAML Engineering Co., Ltd. The hydroelectric power generation business directly contributes to Address: 10852 -1 Hara, Hachihonmatsu -cho, achieving Goal 7 of the SDGs. Depending on how the company develops and Higashi-Hiroshima City expands its business, it would be possible to play a leading role in creating a Tel:+81-82-429 -2100 sustainable society in the world. HP: https://www.eaml.co.jp/ 15 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Making the world more ecological with clean natural gas and

Ene -Farm

Based on our management philosophy of being a company that is trusted by the communities we serve, Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd. provides environmentally friendly, clean natural gas with the aim of achieving a low -carbon society. Ene-Farm, a household fuel cell system, generates electricity through the chemical reaction between hydrogen extracted from natural gas and other energy sources and oxygen in the air, and boils water using the heat generated in this process. CO2 emissions can be reduced by about 30% in c omparison to conventional hot -water supply systems. This system allows people to generate reliable, sustainable energy at home to achieve a low -carbon lifestyle. Hiroshima Gas has worked together with Hiroshima for over 100 years since its foundation and c ontributed to the global environment.

Reception of liquefied natural gas (Hatsukaichi SDG -oriented features LNG Terminal, Hiroshima Gas) Ene -Farm, a household fuel cell system that generates earth -friendly natural gas, reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to energy saving, ensures access to sustainable energy. Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd. Hiroshima Gas h as been engaged in supplying gas for our daily lives, and is Address: 2-7-1, Minami-machi, Minami -ku, located in and has worked together with Hiroshima. This background Hiroshima City enables the company to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable Tel:+81-82-252 -3154 and modern energy for all,” which is Goal 7 of the SD Gs. HP: https://www.hiroshima -gas.co.jp/ 16 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

A present to the future —Efforts to change the global and social environment using

recycled resources —

Waste materials produced in the process of plastic molding, waste of sheet -type mold material, testing products used to adjust the colors and textures of a product, and used pallets and seedling boxes have been disposed of as plastic waste. Furukawa Co., Ltd. does not regard these materials as waste but as resources. Based on this recognition, the company sorts out, pulverizes, washes and extrudes plastic was te using its own technology. After physical properties are tested, the waste is “brought back to life” to serve as a new resource, “regenerated resin pellet,” which is provided to companies as a raw material. Developed countries around the world export pla stic waste to developing countries in Asia. Due to poor garbage management in these countries, there are concerns over health hazards caused by medical waste. Furukawa contributes to creating a human - and nature -friendly environment in these countries. For example, the company provides lectures at universities in Vietnam to improve people’s understanding of recycling. It is also involved in recycling efforts in some of the countries to create jobs. Furukawa makes efforts to achieve a resource recycling soci ety and to manufacture products friendly to local communities and the environment with an eye toward the future.

Material/recycling/plastic SDG -oriented features Plastic made from petroleum was invented in the 1960s and has made our lives convenient. However, the consumption of petroleum leads to the

emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The reduction of GHG emissions has Furukawa Co., Ltd. become a global concern. In addition, petroleum is a limited resource. Furukawa’s efforts are focused on developing substitute resources friendly Address: 182 -2, Tonogouchi-cho, Shobara City to the environm ent, improving the understanding of waste separation in Tel:+81-824-74 -1548 regions that are unfamiliar with such a scheme, recycling precious HP: http://furukawaplastic.com/ resources, and increasing recycling -related jobs, instead of imposing impossible restrictions. Its global -minded activities will defi nitely make it possible to “ensure 17 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Having one’s own time to be with one’s child

Polyphony Space On.Off is a combination of a coworking space, a temporary child care center, a parent -child café, and an open space, successfully incorporating the advantages of each of these facilities. Like polyphony, music in which several different tunes are played at the same time, users gathering in one space can each spend their own time individually: while mothers and fathers are concentrating on what they want to do, such as a hobby to refresh their minds, their children can enjoy their time in the same space while being watched over by dedicated chil dren’s nurses. Polyphony Space On.Off hopes that like-minded people will operate similar facilities in different places outside of Hiroshima to provide similar services to the child -raising generation to help as many people as possible.

Mothers enjoying their time while their child is

playing SDG -oriented f eatures

Those raising children are often too busy taking care of their children and

Polyphony Space On.Off cannot do what they want to do. Polyphony Space On.Off was started by its Address: 2nd floor, Felice Grande Midori -i, founder who had the same experience when she was raising her child and 3-15-21, Midori -i, Asaminami -ku, Hiroshima wanted to solve this proble m. If this facility can give women more City opportunities to be involved in a broader range of activities, it will also Tel:+81-90-8242 -3961 expand their potential. HP: https://polyphony.space/ 18 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Crowdfunding in your city

FAAVO Hiroshima is a crowdfunding platform connecting proposers of projects to energize local communities and those who support them. One of the most characteristic features of FAAVO Hiroshima is that its staff in charge provide proposers with a detailed explanation of crowdf unding (encouragement of local communities, public relations activities, invitation of fans, and test marketing) and thorough support. It is aimed at helping clients grow and develop, both individuals and corporations, and revitalizing Hiroshima, thereby c ontributing to the development of society as a whole. To achieve this mission, EneCom holds monthly sessions on FAAVO Hiroshima for proposers, and participates in Hiroshima Mirai Koryukai (a networking event) to introduce FAAVO Hiroshima to other participants. Thanks to these publicity activities, EneCom is receiving an increasing number of inquiries about FAAVO Hiroshima. The company will focus its efforts on eliminating people’s mental h esitation about using crowdfunding in order to promote the use of FAAVO Hiroshima.

Consultation between a staff member of Energia SDG -oriented features Communications and a proposer Energia Communications, Inc. has launched FAAVO Hiroshima, which is

designed to increase the added value of industries and local products in Energia Communications, Inc. (EneCom) Hirosh ima where the company is located. Address:2-11 -10, Ote-machi, Naka -ku, FAAVO Hiroshima helps promote the culture and products of Hiroshima Hiroshima City (New Projects Team I, Business and promote the local tourism industry. FAAVO Hiroshima gives impetus to Promotion Division, Management Strategy Department ) promoting regional revitalization and, as a result, will bring about Tel:+81 -50 -8201 -1767 innovation i n sustainable economic growth and industrialization. 19 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Information technology society without a digital divide Implementation of measures to make many people smile and feel

happier

Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd. sells “Banji -Banno,” a multifunctional video telephone terminal, with the aim of making elderly people smile and feel happier. This video telephone terminal is easy to operate and can be used for various applications, such as video calls, the Internet and email. It can be operated via a touch panel, which is easy enough for even elderly people to use. It is designed to minimize the complexity of the operation and to be friendly to a wide range of people. The company ha s provided Banji -Banno free of charge to Okuizumo -cho, a town with a declining population, to form a network, generating many positive changes in local residents. It has been reported that they now smile more often and that they are having more conversatio ns than before. It is our hope that elderly people will use this terminal comfortably as a useful tool for them, rather than thinking that it is being used to monitor them.

Multifunctional video telephone SDG -oriented features

This device can help eliminate disparity and inequality in information

access among elderly people who have been unfamiliar with information Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd. technology, and those with hearing impairment who have difficulty in Address: Kotobuki Kogyo Bldg., 2 -6-6, Naka -dori, communicating by phone. It has a receiver so t hat elderly people can use it Kure City Tel:+81-823 -21-4956 comfortably. It also displays information useful to users every day, such as HP: https://ksol.jp/ garbage collection days, birthdays, and blood pressure measurement. 20 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Connecting people in a community immediately, anywhere and

easily

Tamema Co., Ltd. provides a smartphone app to easily communicate and share information on local events. Any local resident can contribute information to this app, which is accessible to the public. Even those without a smartphone can use it. The more widely the app is used, the deeper the connections between providers and receivers of information will be. Digitized information can be easily accessed by more people than information presented on paper media. The company’s objective is to address such issues as lack of information infrastructure and poor environments for children to grow up in. Through its business activities, the company aims to help create a local community where local residents can build comfortable relationships with each other.

The app on a smartphone

SDG -oriented features

Tamema Co., Ltd. The company provides the “Tame -map” app to people who are isolated and Address: 1-8-901, Tsurumi-cho, Naka -ku, hidden from society to help them find a place where they can visit to easily Hiroshima City interact with others and a place where they can comfortably stay in a local Tel:+81-80-7019 -9688 HP: https://www.tamemap.net/ community so that they can continue to live in the community. 21 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Aiming to achieve a cyclical -use society by composting food

industry waste through natural fermentation

Kume Sangyo produces compost from a mixture of food industry waste, bark (scraps of bark of logged trees), and bacteria using a natural fermentation process. The strengths of our compost are reliability, safety and functionality. All ingredients used to make c ompost are made from natural foods, plants and bacteria. The fermentation temperature increases up to around 80 to 90 degrees Celsius. Only bacteria strong enough to survive these high temperatures enter into the compost and become strong enough to kill we ed viruses, increasing the productivity and protecting both crops and the environment. Our compost is therefore friendly to the environment, crops, and local communities.

Primary fermentation of food industry waste

Kume Sangyo Co., Ltd. SDG -oriented features Address: 9-5, Higashi -hiratsuka -cho, Naka-ku, Recycling food industry waste to produce compost helps reduce waste. The Hiroshima City company contributes to creating an environmental system that reduces the Tel:+81-82-258 -3301 impact on the environment and simultaneously circulates limited resources. HP: http://www.eco -kume.co.jp/index.html 22 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

From waste treatment to recycling Incineration ash into construction materials, incineration energy

into electricity

Tsuneishi Kamtecs Corporation is engaged in the treatment of mainly cinders and other particulate materials from industrial waste and household waste, as well as waste oil and water from ships. With its strong technological expertise and high -level facilities, the company recycles waste after detoxifying hazardous substances contained in the waste. The company also generates electricity using incineration heat collected in the form of vap or as energy. The company’s technology development department and research department conduct research on waste application technology. Its research projects include the use of incineration ash as construction materials and artificial sand, and the product ion of recycled oil for fuel from waste oil and water generated from ships. Through these efforts, Tsuneishi Kamtecs contributes to sustainable production and consumption.

Construction materials produced from recycled

incineration ash, etc.

SDG -oriented features

Tsuneishi Kamtecs Corporation Tsuneishi Kamtecs’s recycling business and electricity power generation

Address: 107 -5, Minooki-cho, Fukuyama City business using its strong technology and high -level facilities contribute to Tel:+81-84-954 -6700 achieving sustainable consumption and production patterns. HP: https://www.kamtecs.co.jp/ 23 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Resource extraction from waste materials at high pressure

—Effective use of resources —

Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd. develops products and implements measures that contribute to addressing environmental issues. One such product is “Marugoto Ekisu (Total Extraction),” a super -high -pressure treatment unit. With this unit, extracts are produ ced from materials under a hydrostatic pressure of 100 MPa. This extraction technology was developed in Hiroshima Prefecture. Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd. has made it possible to provide this technology at low cost. With this treatment unit, a pressure as high as 100 MPa is applied to waste, such as non-standard farm and marine products, that cannot be sold on the market, and non-standard food products produced in the manufacturing process, to produce extracts that can be reused. These extracts are used as ingredi ents in seasonings and beverages. The treatment unit enables us to reuse waste that has been disposed of, helping us to use resources effectively.

Resource extraction at high pressure SDG -oriented features At present, a large amount of industrial waste is being produced in Japan. Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd. The cre ation of production systems, such as “Marugoto Ekisu,” which Address: 2-1-22, Kusunoki-cho, Nishi -ku, converts waste into reusable material, and the consumption of products Hiroshima City made by these systems ensure sustainable consumption and production Tel:+81-82-237 -6255 HP: http://www.toyokoatsu.co.jp/ patterns. 24 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Manufacturing new products from used balls

Yahashi Souin, Inc. has been engaged in apparel contract man ufacturing over many years. Its clients include apparel brands, such as COMME des GARÇONS. In addition to clothes production, the company also manufactures products under the concept of “products using materials locally produced in Hiroshima and sewn local ly in Hiroshima.” Examples based on this concept include Onomichi canvas made in Onomichi and gold -brocaded satin damask made in Fukuyama. The “RE:BALL PROJECT,” a joint project with Mikasa Corporation to produce products using used balls as materials, is also based on this concept. In the RE:BALL PROJECT, Yahashi Souin, in cooperation with Mikasa, collects and recycles used balls, which are usually disposed of, to generate new value. The use of new materials has created new added value in the sewing indust ry in Japan. The effort to reuse balls that have always been used by somebody and those that have long been used and adapted to the user’s hands, instead of disposing of them, helps create a new lifecycle for a product, from production to disposal.

SDG -oriented features

A section of the RE:BALL PROJECT in the I had thought that there was no other way to dispose of used balls. Yahashi

display space on the second floor of the company Souin changes them into new forms using their skills to manufacture corporate uniforms and sew clothes, helping achieve sustainable production Yahashi Souin, Inc. and consumption. Since ball players feel strongly attached to balls that they have used, particularly those that have adapted to their hands, a product Address: 1-27 -10, Nishihara, Asa -Minami-ku, Hiroshima City made from such a ball is truly one -of-a-kind in the world. Because products

Tel:+81-82-874 -1330 made by Yahashi Souin are all practical and refined, they are expected to HP: https://yahashisouin.com/ sell well. 25 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Seizing business opportunities by building ships in compliance

with increasingly strict regulations

A ship takes sea water into its tanks for the purpose of maintaining stability. The sea water taken into the ship is called ballast water, which contains all kinds of marine organisms. In recent years, the marine ecosystems in various countries have been disrupted by ballast water taken from and discharged into the sea, which has become a concern. In response to this concern, the International Convention for the Control and Management o f Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) entered into force in 2017, which requires all ocean -going vessels to purify ballast water before discharging it. In advance of the enforcement of the BWM Convention, Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. had a lready built ships equipped with a ballast water treatment system. The company regards the adoption of stricter regulations as a new business opportunity. To differentiate itself from other companies, Sasaki Shipbuilding has been offering proposals not onl y to meet the environmental regulations but also to help minimize the financial burden on customers.

SDG -oriented features A ship being built The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, which aims to maintain and cons erve the marine ecosystems in the coastal areas of various countries, came into effect in 2017. Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd had already proposed and built Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. ships equipped with a ballast water treatment system in 2011, in advance Address: 65 -1, Kinoe, Osakikamijima -cho, of the enforcement of the C onvention. The company proactively offers proposals for ships tailored to customers’ needs in terms of initial costs and Toyota-gun running costs. Its approach to selecting the optimum option from among Tel:+81-846 -62-0350 various options that address various environmental regulations r eflects its HP: http://www.sasakizosen.com/indexj.html efforts to identify a new business opportunity by taking advantage of the increasingly strict environmental regulations. 26 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Use of chaff to form an eco -friendly network

Do you know how much rice husk is disposed of as waste? The annual amount of rice husk waste in Japan is 2.5 million tons, while that worldwide is 100 million tons. TROMSO has invented the “Grind Mill,” a machine to produce a solid fuel named “Momigalite” from rice husk. Momigalite can be used as an energy source. The company is market ing Grind Mill not only in Japan but also abroad. Grind Mill, which applies shipbuilding technology, grinds hard rice husk, followed by a compressing and heating process, to manufacture Momigalite. It is used as an energy source in place of wood and charco al, contributing to the prevention of deforestation. In many African nations, such as Tanzania, about 90% of households use wood and charcoal, causing serious concern over forest decline. In these rice -producing countries, the use of Grind Mill to produce Momigalite might be effective in addressing deforestation issues. The company is working on increasing the performance of the machine and reducing the cost so that Grind Mill can be used in as many countries as possible.

Grind Mill

SDG -oriented features

TROMSO has invented a machine to manufacture a solid fuel (brand name:

TROMSO Co., Ltd. Momigalite) from rice husk. As a result, unused rice husk can be turned into fuel that can be used in place of wood and charcoal. Momigalite, which is Address: 5265, Innoshima -shigei -cho, Onomichi produced by Grind Mill,is effective in preve nting deforestation. I therefore City consider the company’s effort to be effective in achieving Goal 15 of the Tel:+81-845 -24-3344 SDGs. HP: https://tromso.co.jp/ 27 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Analysis to keep the environment beautiful

“Our hope is to achieve a sustainable global environment for the present and future generations.” The mission of Labotech is to contribute to people, society and the Earth. To fulfill its mission, the company approaches environmental conservation, which is indispensable for the harmonious coexistence of humans, animals and plants, from an analytical perspective. Labotech is mainly engaged in analysis in the environmental field, such as the analysis of soil, atmosphere and water quality, and manufacturing ana lysis equipment. How can environmental businesses meet the ever -changing needs of people and society in such a way as to positively affect them? Labotech presents solutions through analysis and takes action to address this issue.

Analysis equipment to support the future

environment

SDG -oriented featur es Labotech Inc.

Address: 6-9-25, Itsukaichi-chuo, Saeki -ku,ku, Labotech’s efforts in analysis, which is its business, are in line with the Hiroshima City concept of “sustainability” and embody its hope “to pass down the beautiful Tel:+81-82-921 -5531 and rich natural environment to the next generation.” HP: https://www.labotec.co.jp/ 28 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

Book Café, connecting people to people, people to society, and

Hiroshima to the world

Social Book Café Hachidori -sha, which is dedicated to peace, is open to tourists and residents in Hiroshima who are interested in peace. There are books on the themes of peace and social issues at Hachidori -sha, and visitors can read them freely while enjoying delicious meals and tea. The book café holds various events every week, such as a gathering with storytellers held on the 6th, 16th and 26th of every month, a gathering to le arn and think about wars around the world, talk shows inviting a wide variety of guests, film screening events, and hands -on sessions designed for both adults and children to enjoy. Under the concept of “do it by ourselves,” all desks and chairs in the boo k café were handmade using wood and scrap wood produced in Hiroshima and collected from acquaintances and friends of café's staff. Meals offered at the café are prepared using ingredients purchased from producers who are acquaintances of Ms. Abiko, the own er of Hachidori -sha. The café constantly selects something that they can do by themselves to protect the global environment, even if just a little. Hachidori -sha is committed to continuing its activities for many years to come and involving more people who are willing to address various social issues. It is hoped that there will be more likeminded people to join the activities of the Social Book Café. A gathering with storytellers held on the 6th,

16th and 26th of every month

SDG -oriented features

Social Book Café Hachidori -sha The Social Book Café is conveniently located close to Hiroshima Peace Address: 2-43 -201, Dohashi, Naka -ku, Hiroshima Memorial Park. This is a place where visitors can communicate directly with City each other and share their thoughts. The café is expanding a network of Tel:+81-82-576 -4368 peace involving not only residents of Hiroshima but also tourists. HP: https://hachidorisha.com/ 29 Examples of efforts of companies to achieve the SDGs

When you stand here, how and what do you feel?

Hiroshima Mazda was founded in 1933 near the Atomic Bomb Dome. In 1945, all the staff members of Hiroshima Mazda were killed by the atomic bomb. Hiroshima Orizuru Tower was opened by Hiroshima Mazda, whose main business is the sales of automobiles, in September 2016. On the first floor of Orizuru Tower are a café and a souvenir shop, where meals unique to Hiroshima and locally prod uced products, respectively, are provided. In Orizuru Square on the 12th floor, there is an observatory on the rooftop. Hiroshima Hills, a wood deck observation space, is an atrium without windows, where you can directly feel the air and wind of Hiroshima. The exterior appearance of the building is designed in such a way as to harmonize with the nature of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park adjacent to the building in terms of color. It is also designed in such a way that light inside the building does not leak o ut at night. The tower was built for the purpose of providing people with an opportunity to see Hiroshima, a city that has been restored from the war damage. Brochures Commanding a view of the past, present and are available in 17 languages with the hope that many people not only from future of Hiroshima Japan but als o from around the world visit the place.

Hiroshima Mazda Address: Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, 1 -2-1, Ote-machi, Naka -ku, Hiroshima City SDG -oriented features Tel:+81-82-225 -3600(Hiroshima Mazda ) Tel:+81-82-569 -6803( Orizuru Tower Orizuru Tower is adjacent to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Information Center ) Atomic Bomb Dome. It commands a view of the central streets of Hiroshima HP: https://www.hiromaz.co.jp /( Hiroshima City and the Atomic Bo mb Dome. This is a place where people can feel Mazda) Hiroshima 73 years ago, restored from WWII, and in the future. HP: https://www.orizurutower.jp/ (Orizuru Tower) 30

Participating students’ comments

Through this project, I have I have learned through this project learned that various companies that anyone can take the initiative are adopting efforts to achieve the in contributing to the sustainable SDGs. I hope this collection of development of society. I hope this examples of efforts by companies collection of examples, which will motivate more companies to introduces efforts by companies in proactively address social issues Hiroshima to contribute to and activate more people around achieving a sustainable earth, will the world to make efforts to have a beneficial impact on society. achieve the SDGs. Yui Okano (Prefectural University Riho Ogawa (Prefectural of Hiroshima) University of Hiroshima)

While interviewing the company’s Companies contributing to employees, I realized that the ideals of young people are more achieving the SDGs are constantly identifying and improving issues. valuable than they think. I will

Such efforts are essential to keep my dream alive and think

achieve the SDGs. Based on what I about what I really want to achieve have learned through this project, after graduating from university. I will strive to find out what Let me take this opportunity to thank all those who have sustainable development entails. Sayuri Tanigawa (Hiroshima cooperated. Shudo University) Daiki Yamaguchi (Hiroshima University)

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Participating companies’ comments

I think it is very meaningful for university students in Hiroshima Prefecture to interact with companies under the theme of the SDGs, become conscious of Hiroshima, and spread information on Hiroshima throughout the world. The

students visiting our company had gathered a lot of information on our company through the website and other sources in advance, which impressed me greatly. I hope that the “international peace city Hiroshima” and Hiroshima-based companies will continue to grow into the future. Tsukasa Tabata, Section Chief, Public Relations and

Environment Office, General Affairs Department, Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd.

I think this is a very good program because students can learn about both overseas issues and efforts made by local companies. It would be better to include, in addition to an interview, a study tour of companies to obtain more detailed information, such as the manufacturing process and onsite

activities, and to provide students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding and discuss various issues with international students, through which I believe students can expand their knowledge and experience. Shuji Okamoto, Manager, Overseas Business Department, Eiwa Land Environment Co., Ltd.

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List of Editors

Hiroshima Prefecture SDG Promotion Staff members who prepared “SDGs and

Business with an Eye on the Future”

Kodai Arata (Hiroshima Shudo University) Sayuri Tanigawa (Hiroshima Shudo University) Senna Ando (Hiroshima Shudo University) Natsumi Tanimura (Hiroshima Shudo University) Hiroshi Ikeshita (Hiroshima University) Yumi Tamura (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Saki Ito (Hiroshima University) Masaki Tokieda (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Harukaze Ito (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Masao Nakagawa (Hiroshima University) Risako Ito (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Arata Hakkaku (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Haruna Imada (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Chiharu Harasawa (Hiroshima City University) Ririka Okada (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Eitaro Hirose (Hiroshima University) Yui Okano (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Honoka Hosokawa (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Riho Ogawa (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Saki Maruo (Hiroshima University) Yukino Kawamoto (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Masahiro Mita (Hiroshima Shudo University) Kazuma Goto (Hiroshima University) Miki Miyahara (Hiroshima Shudo University) Momoka Sakiie (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Maki Morimoto (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) Yoshihiro Shimizu (Hiroshima Shudo University) Daiki Yamaguchi (Hiroshima University) Kaori Shinmen (Hiroshima City University) Renta Yamaguchi (Hiroshima Shudo University) Ryota Sonoo (Hiroshima Shudo University) Hina Yamashita (Hiroshima City University) Yuna Takahashi (Hiroshima Shudo University)

SDGs and Business with an Eye on the Future —Efforts made by Companies in Hiroshima—

Issued on: November 7, 2018 Issued by: ・Peace Promotion Project Team, Regional Policy Bureau, Hiroshima Prefecture 10-52, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, 730-8511 Direct telephone number: 082-513-2366 ・Cooperation from: Environmental Partnership Office Chugoku of the Ministry of the Environment 11-10, Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, 730-0011