Social Contribution Activities
Basice ideas and policies
Resonac Group will contribute to society through social contribution activities that make use of the strengths of the Group, based on our purpose of “Changing society through the power of chemistry”.
The Resonac Group will contribute to society via its business activities with the following objectives:
Objectives of social contribution activities
- (1) Helping resolve social issues or leveraging the strengths of a co-creative chemical company
- (2) Building medium- to long-term relationships with stakeholders (contributing to the local communities where our business locations are situated and establishing good relations with local communities)
- (3) Improving employee awareness, autonomous growth, and engagement with the company
Key Themes for Social Contribution Activities
Creation of Co-creative Talent
①Development of autonomous and creative talent、②Development of talent that changes society through the power of chemistry
Coexistence with the Earth
①Promotion of sustainable development and clean energy②Formation of a recycling-oriented society, such as through recycling、③Conservation of biodiversity
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Co-creation
Co-creation and support aimed at maximizing outcomes (with local communities, other companies, NPOs/NGOs, employees, etc.) 
Promotion System
Members from the Administration Department, the Human Resources Department, the Environment & Safety Department, the Brand Communication Department, and the Sustainability Department,CRO,CHRO,CSuO and other departments gather are holding meetings to discuss activities to be conducted and the system as the “Social contribution activities working group” for the activities to be implemented by the newly integrated company.
We collect information about social issues recognized by local stakeholders by communicating with them and implementing measures to solve these issues. Specifically, based on past activities conducted by our sites and affiliated companies, we implement the measures according to the situation of each local community:
Promotion System
Many of the activities planned for 2022 by our business locations were postponed in the interest of preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections. With the 2023 change in the classification of COVID-19 from Class 2 to Class 5 under the Infectious Disease Control Act, we will continue helping to resolve local issues by formulating new action plans for a variety of activities.
To enable employees wishing to participate in social contribution activities to do so, we have also set up programs such as support leave (five days per year) and life support leave (up to three years in total that can be used to pursue privately-funded study abroad, accompany a spouse on an overseas assignment, take part in volunteer activities, etc.).
Commendation system（Resonac Pride Award）
The Resonac Group presents Resonac Pride Awards to employees and organizations that embody our Purpose and Values through sustainability (including social contribution activities), cultural, sports and other activities, whether inside or outside the scope of company operations, and that contribute to the Group's corporate image, employee morale, and vitality, thereby encouraging such activities.
Regarding this award, which was newly established in 2022, a total of 50 entries were submitted for the 2023 recruitment. These entries included community contribution activities, sports, external awards, and internal events from both domestic and international sources. After approval from the CEO, one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, two Bronze Awards, and one Special Encouragement Award were selected.
The Gold Award for 2023 was given to the "Awareness activity for Plastic Chemical Recycling" In collaboration with an elementary school attended by the families of our employees, we carried out an initiative where plastic waste collected at the school as part of its SDGs activities was transported to the Kawasaki plant for recycling. An awareness drill that made learning about the importance of sorting fun was also gifted to all 751 students who participated, aiding in their post-activity education. Through these activities, we contributed to next-generation education and promoted a sustainable society by connecting children with the local community, government, and internal stakeholders.
Awareness activity for Plastic Chemical Recycling
Activities in 2023
In 2023, 196 million yen in social contribution activities were conducted by business locations throughout the Resonac Group.A total of 6,328 employees participated in these activities, in addition to which 844 people from outside the company took part in the plant tours conducted at our various plants.
Sociaon contribution Expenditures
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Local and social contribution activities—Example(1)
Developing Human Resources to Lead the Next Generation
In order to address the social issue of declining interest in science among children, the Resonac Group provides kindergartens, nursery schools and elementary and junior high schools located around its sites with texts and materials for experiment classes and also provides instructors for such classes from among its own employees, with the aim of helping children discover the joys of learning about science and chemistry. Moreover, on our official website, we post videos offering easy-to-understand explanations about how to conduct experiments like those included in the experiment classes at home, as well as the teaching materials (in PDF format) on the wonders of chemistry that we created and published for the classes.
Local and social contribution activities—Example(2)
"Environmental Restration project around Kasumigaura"
Since 2012, our group has been collaborating with the certified NPO Asaza Fund on the social contribution activity "Environmental Restration project around Kasumigaura" in the Kasumigaura basin, where we also use industrial water. The activity base in Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is the source of Kasumigaura, and through rice cultivation on abandoned farmland, we aim to restore the satoyama environment and preserve the ecosystem.
With the cooperation of local residents, we conduct programs such as rice planting, weeding, and harvesting, as well as surrounding environmental maintenance activities like bush clearing and biotope creation, and fixed-point observation of the creatures inhabiting the area.
During fixed-point observations, we have confirmed an increase in the population of species such as river snails and red frogs compared to before our activities began, and we aim to further increase the number of species in the future.
Additionally, we have identified species listed on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List, such as giant water bugs, water beetles, and the Japanese rice fish, and will continue our efforts in ecosystem conservation. Although on-site activities were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020, we resumed activities in 2023 and conducted three programs.
Local and social contribution activities—Example(3)
"Green Curtain Project"
In response to the social issue of "global warming," we are promoting and expanding the activity of creating "green curtains," which provide a comfortable environment without relying on air conditioning, at our domestic and international offices and in the surrounding areas. (In collaboration with the NPO Green Curtain Support Group)
n 2024, we donated biostimulant liquid "KROPICO" to temporary housing for those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This was in support of the NPO Green Curtain Support Group's "Temporary Housing × Green Curtain Project in Ishikawa," which involves setting up green curtains in temporary housing.
A total of 538 (100ml containers) of KROPICO were delivered to each unit of the temporary housing through the Green Curtain Support Group and participating volunteers between May and June. KROPICO is effective for the healthy growth of crops, and it is expected to promote growth in this green curtain cultivation using bitter gourd.
Local and social contribution activities—Example(4)
Social Contribution Activities at Children's Homes
Our group companies have previously conducted employee-led fundraising for children's homes as part of the labor union's social contribution activities.
In 2023, we leveled up to an on-site participation model that supports both materially and emotionally. Seven volunteers visited the facility and interacted with the children. The visiting employees also felt energized, creating a win-win relationship.
Local and social contribution activities—Example(5)
"Engagement with Corporate Social and Local Community"
At Resonac HD Malaysia, we have engaged in activities such as support for people with disabilities in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the acceptance of internships to contribute to the local communities in the states of Perlis and Kedah, Malaysia.
Employees visited homes for the disabled and organized charity sales, providing opportunities to sell handmade items such as cushions and bags, and arranging festival foods. Additionally, in cooperation with Japanese volunteers working at the local technical college ADTEC, we accepted three Japanese exchange students from Oyama National College of Technology in Japan and conducted a three-week internship program, providing an environment where diverse talents can learn together.
