Policy on social contribution activities

The Meiwa Group’s corporate philosophy calls for it to contribute broadly to society through its businesses. In addition to conducting business activities conscious of our economic roles and social significance, we will actively promote social contribution activities as a company in three priority areas: contributing to local communities, supporting the development of the next generation of human resources, and social welfare, while helping to realize a better society.

1. Contributing to local communities

   We will undertake activities that contribute to the sound development of the local communities in which we do business.

2. Supporting the development of the next generation of human resources

   We will undertake educational support activities, cultural and artistic support activities, and activities to promote international exchange with the goal of developing the human resources of the future.

3. Social welfare

   In addition to fundraising activities and support for disaster response, we will undertake a wide range of activities to support impoverished communities and environmental improvements.

We will remain committed to meeting the expectations of stakeholders and contributing to social value and sustainability, not merely focusing on the pursuit of profit.

Sponsoring Kokoro no Gekijo (Theater for the Heart), an invitational performance for children

As part of our efforts to contribute to local communities, we support Theater for the Heart, a series of performances sponsored by the General Incorporated Association Butaigeijutsu Center and the Shiki Theatre Company. This year, we supported performances in Osaka and Aichi prefectures.

The Theater for the Heart project delivers the excitement of theater to children all over Japan, speaking from the stage to their hearts about the things that matter in life: caring for others, the joy of believing in each other, and the importance of life itself. The project invites children to attend from around the country, school by school, at no charge. This year, some 500,000 elementary school children will be eligible to attend one of the 400 performances presented in public halls and other venues in around 140 cities. 

inviting employees and their families to come see the Shiki Theatre Company Family Musical free of charge.

We invite employees and their families to come see the Shiki Theatre Company Family Musical free of charge. Last year, a total of 50 people, 20 employees and 30 family members participated.

In this project, to demonstrate the significance of our sponsorship activities within our community, we invited employees to attend, free of charge, a performance for the general audience. The employees watched the same performance featured in the Theater for the Heart program, an example of our social contribution activities in action.

Among the remarks from participants on their experience: “Going to see live art was a great experience for me and my children…”; “I hope projects like this will continue in the future.”

Participating in the Campaign to Deliver Picture Books volunteer activity

This year, for the first time, we participated in the Campaign to Deliver Picture Books, a project sponsored by the Public Service Corporation Shanti Volunteer Association. The program delivers picture books translated into local languages to children in Asia who often lack access to books. The picture books help give children the strength to confront their harsh surroundings and nurture the ability to carve out their own future.
Participating employees played their role in these volunteer activities by applying translation stickers. This year, some 50 employees helped finish 100 picture books.
Through the Shanti Volunteer Association, these picture books will be delivered to children in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and refugee camps along the Thai border.

Implementation of FAMILY DAY (Company Visit)

With the goal of establishing vibrant workplaces and providing, as a social contribution, places for children to come into contact with society, we held a Family Day on which the children of our employees came to visit the place where their parents spend the workday. This time, six families comprising twelve children participated.
The various program activities for the children included an introduction to the Company's business; time spent making their own business cards; a meet and greet with President Yoshida, followed by an exchange of business cards between the President and the children and a photo session in which the children posed as the president; an exchange of business cards with several employees; and an in-house stamp rally. The goal is to help children understand the work environment in a festive setting. This was followed by a communal lunch attended by all, a gift selection session in which the children chose their own gifts, and a commemorative photo. All in all, this was a fun-filled day for both participants and employees.

Holding lifesaving courses

To develop safer workplaces, strengthen corporate risk management, and help save lives in society in general, the Tokyo head office and Osaka and Nagoya branches hold standard lifesaving courses for all employees. These courses are aimed at developing human resources who are prepared for emergencies through learning basic knowledge and skills such as CPR, how to use an AED, and first aid for injuries.

Donation to the Central Community Chest of Japan (Red Feather)

We make donations through the Tokyo Community Chest Association to support the commitment to assist social welfare programs that promote the community and provide support for victims of frequent natural disasters.