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Social Contribution Activities

Activity Policy

The Asahi Kasei Group is involved in a wide range of community-focused activities under the following Social Contribution Activity Policy to fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate citizen.

  • 1.
    Effective utilization of our human resources and technologies to advance social contribution activities based on the unique characteristics of the Asahi Kasei Group.
  • 2.
    Striving for meaningful social contribution activities with a constant awareness of our objectives and effectiveness.
  • 3.
    Supporting and nurturing participation in social contribution activities by employees, encouraging volunteerism and individual initiative.

Activity Themes

Based on our activity policy, we strive for coexistence and mutual prosperity with the communities and stakeholders connected to our businesses by focusing on the following three themes.

  • Developing the Next Generation

    We foster interest in science and engineering among younger generations by hosting event tours where they can learn about careers in research and technical fields, among other initiatives.

  • Coexistence with the Environment

    Through afforestation and reforestation activities, we help prevent natural disasters such as floods and conserve biodiversity, while also contributing as a venue for interaction with local communities.

  • Promotion of Culture, Art, and Sports

    In addition to supporting cultural foundation activities, Asahi Kasei also actively engage in social contribution activities through sports, such as out Track Team and Judo Team—both of which have produced numerous Olympic athletes.

Engagement with Local Communities

At the Asahi Kasei Group, we believe that it is our social responsibility to contribute to the development of local communities in which we operate by building a good relationship with them. We work to honor and respect the local culture of each community where our operations are based, and to maintain effective dialog and communication with community members.
Our group-wide policy is to contribute to the vitality of communities, while at the same time engaging in activities that help to solve local issues through the creation of local employment and procurement based on the Asahi Kasei Group’s businesses. In addition, through community exchange events, plant tours, and community contribution activities, we strive to gain the understanding of local communities about our business and initiatives, and utilize the feedback we receive in our management.
Each of the Asahi Kasei Group's regional sites lead communication with the communities around our plants, planning and operating periodic networking events, plant tours, and other activities.

Activity Results

Expenditures on Activities

The Asahi Kasei Group supports the active participation of employees in social contribution activities. In addition, we participate in the One-Percent Club of the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), and report annually to the Survey of Expenditure for Corporate Philanthropic Activities.* The total value of our donations in fiscal 2024 (including community investments) was ¥1,370 million.

  • *The results of the activities of the entire Group were converted into monetary values based on the methodology of the “One-Percent Club” Value of Community Fellowship Activities Survey.

Employee Participation

In fiscal 2024, a total of 5,600 employees took part in various social contribution activities carried out by the Asahi Kasei Group.

Value of community fellowship activities [Value of activities]FY 2020: 2,147, FY 2021: 1,799, FY 2022: 1,574, FY 2023: 1,726, FY 2024: 1,370, [Percent of ordinary income] FY 2020: 1.21%, FY 2021: 0.85%, FY 2022: 1.29%, FY 2023: 1.92%, FY 2024: 0.71%

Specific Activities

Core Activity Themes

Developing the Next Generation

  • Guest classes at schools in regions where we operate
  • Sponsoring educational programs on science and the environment
  • Holding of self-initiated events for fostering the next generation
  • Scholarship program

Coexistence with the Environment

  • Tree-planting activities
  • Restoration of natural environments on former plant sites
  • Donations to support afforestation activities
  • Clean-up campaigns

Promotion of Culture, Art, and Sports

  • Sponsorship of marathon events
  • Social contribution through corporate sports teams (Track Team and Judo Team)
  • Cultural foundation activities

Engagement with Local Communities

Revitalization of regions where we operate

  • Creation of local employment and procurement
  • Community exchange meetings
  • Plant tours and exhibition centers
  • Opening of facilities such as gymnasiums, sports grounds, and parking lots to the public

Other Activity Themes

Support for Disaster-Affected Areas and Community Disaster Preparedness

  • Donations and provision of relief supplies to disaster-affected areas
  • Installation of drinking water supply systems
  • Provision of products for safe drinking water supply

Support for Life and Health

  • Blood donation campaigns
  • Donations to UNICEF
  • Participation in charity events
  • Food donations

Nobeoka Exhibition Center

The Nobeoka Exhibition Center was established as a comprehensive venue to showcase the history and overall management of the Asahi Kasei Group, the current business activities in the Nobeoka and Hyuga areas, and our relationships with local communities. Visitors are welcome to freely explore and experience Asahi Kasei Group products firsthand.

Examples of Initiatives

  • Developing the Next Generation (Japan)

    Since fiscal 2008, we have been the sole sponsor of the “Japan Student Science Awards” held by the Yomiuri Shimbun for the purpose of enhancing science education for junior and senior high school students. (photo provided by Yomiuri Shimbun)

  • Developing the Next Generation (United States)

    Erickson Framing supports vocational school's General Construction Technology program by facilitating hands-on learning activities for students.

  • Developing the Next Generation (Japan)

    We have been supporting the “Nobeoka Schools Support Team”, which was launched in 2009 by volunteer members from our alumni association, gaining NPO status in 2012.We provide math and science support to junior high school students in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture.

  • Coexistence with the Environment (Japan)

    Asahi Kasei Homes created the Asahi Woods of Life at a former plant site within Asahi Kasei’s Fuji plant grounds in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, with the goal of restoring the city’s original coastal landscape. The site has been certified as a "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site" by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.

  • Coexistence with the Environment (Germany)

    Asahi Kasei Europe is carrying out the "Rescue the Rhine" project to strengthen the climate resilience of the Rhine River port and transform it into a lush green oasis. The project involves installing plant-covered floating islands to help reduce water pollution.

  • Coexistence with the Environment (United States)

    Since 2012, We have donated to TreesUpstate to plant trees in schools, parks, and neighborhoods near its global headquarters. At maturity, our funding of tree plantings will remove 4.3 million miles of car emissions each year and store 195,500 gallons of stormwater each year to prevent flooding and clean the area's drinking water.

  • Promotion of Culture, Art, and Sports (Japan)

    Our Track Team supports the Golden Games in Nobeoka, a long-distance track meet that is part of the Japan Track & Field Grand Prix Series, held in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where the team is based.

  • Promotion of Culture, Art, and Sports (Germany)

    Our Judo Team holds judo workshops across Japan and in Düsseldorf, Germany, where one of our sites is located, helping to promote international sports exchange.

  • Promotion of Culture, Art, and Sports (Japan)

    Asahi Kasei ZOLL Medical have been a sponsor of the Kanazawa Marathon, held every October since 2016. Asahi Kasei ZOLL Medical provides automated external defibrillators (AEDs) along the running course and conducts AED life-saving training for the event’s first aid volunteers.

  • Revitalization of regions where we operate (Japan)

    We host an “Under the Smokestack” event in Nobeoka, home to one of Asahi Kasei’s key production sites, to showcase the city’s appeal. Local residents are invited to join guided tours of the area’s iconic smokestack, a well-known local landmark.

  • Support for Disaster-Affected Areas and Community Disaster Preparedness (Japan)

    We have installed Life Spot independent drinking water supply systems at our production sites in Moriyama, Suzuka, and Nobeoka. These systems use our membrane filtration technology to purify deep well water, providing safe drinking water to local communities during disasters.

  • Support for Life and Health (India)

    For each photo of food wrapped in our Premium Wrap cling film shared on social media by a purchaser, three to four school meals are donated through charitable organizations.