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Approaches to SDGs

The CKD Group’s approaches to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a single list.

What are the SDGs?

The SDGs are the Global Goals to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.
Consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets, they are a pledge to "Leave No One Behind" anywhere in the world.

*Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/oda/sdgs/index.html

Examples of CKD Initiatives

17 SDGs	CKD Group Initiatives
No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere	Support for developing countries and educational support in disaster-affected areas Cooperation in overseas development through donations to OISCA Provision of educational opportunities through donations to Chances for Children
Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture	Contributions to safe and long-term food storage Development, production, and sales of products such as food packaging systems, nitrogen gas extraction units, and FP Series components Details Contributions to improvement of agricultural productivity Development, production, and sales of products such as automatic sprinkler control components Participation in Table for Two
Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages	Contributions to stable supply of pharmaceutical-related systems and medical-related systems Development, production, and sales of products such as pharmaceutical packaging systems and life science components Details Promotion of health and productivity management Work-life balance, prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, and establishment of comfortable work environments Eco-cap and used stamp collection activities Donations to vaccination programs and to overseas medical assistance programs
Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all	Human Resources Development Support for in-house grade-based training and self-development programs, skills training workshops, overseas trainee programs, and in-house language courses Nurturing the next generation Teaching science through manufacturing (monozukuri), practical training for pharmacy students, sponsorship of Science Intercollegiate
Gender Equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls	Promotion of comfortable working environments Development, production, and sales of products such as Powerful Arm Details Details Promotion of women's participation Establishment of environments where employees can balance work and caring for children, on-site childcare centers Details
Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure access to and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all	Reduction of water consumption at plants Initiatives for improvement of water-intensive processes and water conservation River clean-up activities Clean-up activity around the Oyama River
Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all	Reduction of air pollution through promotion of electric vehicles Development, production, and sales of products such as winding machines for lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable battery components Details Use of renewable energies Solar-power generation at Thailand Plant
Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all	Development of a people-centered corporate culture Implementation of work-style reforms and career-plan forms Occupational health and safety Occupational health and safety initiatives involving all employees Promotion of Diversity
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation	Contributions to global automation with the aim of becoming a total FA supplier Enriching society with automation and flow control technologies Contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor processing with our technologies Development, production, and sales of products such as fine system components
Reduce Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries	Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives for promotion of women's participation, encouragement of foreign national employees’ active performance, enhancement of re-employment schemes Open and Fair Procurement Purchasing Principles: We expand our purchasing from business partners that have sound management and strong quality control systems and aim for mutual growth and development.
Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable	Risk Management Development of Business Continuity Plan (BCP), improvement of information security
Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns	Development and sales of environmental load reduction products Reduction of environmentally harmful chemicals Prevention and reduction of waste generation
Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts	Efforts to Reduce CO2 Emissions Solar panel installation at Komaki Plant Introduction of LED lighting and energy-saving equipment Establishment of energy-saving production lines
Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development	Initiatives for the recovery of marine ecosystems Planting of coral by employees
Life On Land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss	Approaches to protection of ecosystems, including biodiversity Forestation activities Forest conservation activities Support of forest conservation through donations to OISCA, participation in coastal forest regeneration projects as part of Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction efforts
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels	Compliance with laws and regulations Whistleblower system, protection of personal information, compliance training Corporate governance
Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development	Research and development through industry-academia cooperation Sponsorship of MEXT’s Science Intercollegiate Contributions to local communities Clean-up activities in areas around plants, cooperation with Kodomo 110-Ban House Program, clean-up of Owari Koiki Ryokudo Road

CKD’s Environmental/Social Contribution Products Spreading throughout Society- Contribution to the SDGs Through Business Activities -

Through manufacturing founded on automation and fluid control technologies, we will promote activities for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to the enrichment of society and the creation of a new era.

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