Community Participation
As members of local communities and society, we support projects that benefit the communities and society in which our offices are located. Our aim is to grow, while being an integral part of society.
1. Cooperation with Local Communities
Nippon Chemiphar’s Soka office conducts annual fire drills, and in June 2022 it was awarded a certificate of commendation by Saitama Prefecture’s Misato City Fire Prevention and Safety Association for its rigorous safety management, legal compliance, and exemplary facility management.
In November of the same year, two employees from the Soka office received awards from Misato City, identifying them as having contributed to the city’s development over many years.
In addition, Nippon Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.’s Tsukuba Factory has regularly participated in blood drives by the Japanese Red Cross Society since the factory first came on stream. In recognition of this long-standing contribution, in December 2023 the factory received a letter of appreciation from the Ibaraki Prefecture branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
2. Volunteer Activities
We have established an in-house system of volunteer leave that encourages employees to take part in volunteer activities. These include social welfare initiatives and rescue efforts in disaster areas.
We support people with disabilities through donations to the NPO Hands On Tokyo, which supports those with disabilities among other activities.
3. Educational Support in Vietnam
Nippon Chemiphar Vietnam has set up a scholarship at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam. The Nippon Chemiphar Scholarship aims to support the development of human resources, who will play a crucial role in the expansion of Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry by assisting students who have exhibited excellent academic ability, but are struggling with financial challenges. In addition, in 2023, we launched a new internship program for students from the university.
The Nippon Chemiphar Group will continue to support human resource development in Vietnam and other ASEAN members.
4. Recycling, Support for Developing Countries
We help developing countries through such activities as collecting pet bottle caps, books and miswritten postcards. In Japan, caps and books can be collected and sold to recycling companies, while postcards can be exchanged through the postal service for money. Group companies have been generating donations in this way since 2011.
