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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. The SDGs are an inclusive agenda, unifying us in addressing the fundamental reasons behind poverty and achieving positive change for both humans and the planet.
SDG
Initiatives
As a member of international society, Hirakawa Corporation endorses the SDGs
and is implementing a variety of initiatives to make that society better.
Reassuring Urban Development
We address the urgent issues facing cities by understanding them and taking responsibility.
Example Initiatives
Livable Urban Development | As a member of the South Midosuji Council, we are working with the city of Osaka to address the pressing issue of pedestrians and cyclists both using the sidewalk. Aiming to improve safety and comfort for both pedestrians and cyclists in a bustling area, we are making this location a model of transit space redevelopment. |
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Community Beautification | We are taking a proactive role in community beautification efforts to build clean cities. In the Minami area of Osaka, illegal bicycle parking and littering are becoming social problems. We are developing the urban environment to avoid illegal bicycle parking and working with local shopping streets to have cleanups twice a month. |
Clean Toilet Facilities | We are investing heavily in safe water and clean toilet facilities and environments at our locations. Safe water and hygienic facilities are foundational to achieving the health and sustainability SDGs. |
Environmental Initiatives
Conserving the planet and using it in a sustainable way prevents damage to planetary and human health.
Example Initiatives
Conservation of Marine Environment/Resources | Since opening in 2010, Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima has made environmental conservation a main focus and taken donations from guests for purposes such as conserving the marine resources of Yakushima, a Natural Heritage site, and the habitat of sea turtles. |
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Conservation of Inland Environment/Resources | Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima is involved in a project to plant more spider trees (crateva religiosa) as part of its goal to restore farmland to prevent over-use of certain mountain paths. We are planting spider trees and cultivating flower species to restore Yakushima to its former glory, a rich natural and living environment. |
Clean Energy Investment | We have a solar power generation and sale business. By adopting and developing clean energy technology and infrastructure, we think we can accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems. |
Empowering Women in Society
We are empowering women and girls in order to achieve gender equality.
Example Initiatives
Promoting Empowerment of Women | We are involved in the “Happy Woman Project” to form a society in which women can live empowered lives free from fear. We also recommend maternity and childcare leave, and support women returning to work after childbirth. |
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Food Safety and Elimination of Food Waste
Our mission is to reshape agriculture and Japanese eating.
Example Initiatives
Livestock | We use IT to integrate management of everything from breeding and fattening to transportation and sale. In order to eliminate wastage of precious food, we want to change thinking by beginning with our own business and lifestyles. |
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Support for Disaster-Struck Areas
We will achieve our goals by helping each other.
Example Initiatives
Support for Disaster-Struck Areas | We donated funds to relief efforts after the July 2018 west Japan floods, the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes and the Taiwan earthquakes. Through donations and volunteering, we want to offer close, mutual aid to survivors to support restoration of peaceful, sustainable, normal life. |
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