Contribution to Building Communities
Employees, Local Communities
As a company that coexists with local communities, Sumitomo Riko aims to "Create cities where everyone wants to live in" with local communities, and to conduct activities that contribute to local revitalization and support disaster-stricken areas.
Support for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Sumitomo Riko and the Sumitomo Riko Attaka Fund donated a total of 10 million yen through Japan Platform, a non-profit organization, and other organizations to aid relief efforts for victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, and to support recovery efforts in the affected areas.
Support for the project "World Heritage/National Treasure Kamomioya Shrine/National Historic Site 'Tadasunomori Forest' for Environmental Preservation and Conservation Repair of Cultural Properties”
“The Tadasunomori Forest,” registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is in need of protection and maintenance due to the recent devastation of the forest and damage to buildings caused by rapid urbanization and climate change. We determined that support for this project would contribute to "a Green and Pleasant Society Connecting the Nature, City and People," which is the vision of the future society that the Sumitomo Riko Group hopes to realize, so we made a donation of 10 million yen to the project of "World Heritage/National Treasure Kamomioya Shrine/National Historic Site 'Tadasunomori Forest' for Environmental Preservation and Conservation Repair of Cultural Properties”.
Support for Areas Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
- The Attaka Ticket Project
Sumitomo Riko is providing ongoing support to the town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture, which was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The purpose of this service is to support the reconstruction of Minamisanriku Town and to foster the community. With the cooperation of the Minamisanriku Town Council of Social Welfare, this service delivery system targets groups and NPOs that are working to revitalize the local community, and provides support for their respective meetings and social gatherings.
Groups that receive the "Attaka Ticket" issued by Sumitomo Riko can receive delivered lunches. This service is provided by local residents whose businesses are working toward reconstruction. This initiative aims to revitalize local communities as well as improve their livelihoods in the face of protracted reconstruction efforts.
We have received many comments of appreciation from the local community, such as, "The project has encouraged local residents to take part in voluntary activities and has made a significant contribution to intergenerational events and exchanges that transcend age groups, including not only the elderly but also the generation raising children".
The purpose of this service is to support the reconstruction of Minamisanriku Town and to foster the community. With the cooperation of the Minamisanriku Town Council of Social Welfare, this service delivery system targets groups and NPOs that are working to revitalize the local community, and provides support for their respective meetings and social gatherings.
Groups that receive the "Attaka Ticket" issued by Sumitomo Riko can receive delivered lunches. This service is provided by local residents whose businesses are working toward reconstruction. This initiative aims to revitalize local communities as well as improve their livelihoods in the face of protracted reconstruction efforts.
We have received many comments of appreciation from the local community, such as, "The project has encouraged local residents to take part in voluntary activities and has made a significant contribution to intergenerational events and exchanges that transcend age groups, including not only the elderly but also the generation raising children".
Support for the Matsusaka Concert of the Chubu Philharmonic Orchestra
Sumitomo Riko’s Matsusaka Plant sponsors a concert by the Chubu Philharmonic Orchestra, a certified non-profit organization, held in Matsusaka City, which rarely hosts classical orchestra concerts.
We also invite residents living near our business sites to come and enjoy this concert.
We also invite residents living near our business sites to come and enjoy this concert.
Contributing to Sustainable Community Development through Health Promotion
Promoting Frailty Prevention
Based on the "Agreement on Comprehensive Cooperation for Advancement of Health Promotion" signed in January 2021 with Komaki City, which was selected as an SDGs Future City, Sumitomo Riko is collaborating with Komaki City to conduct "Frailty Check Measurement Sessions" using our products and systems. Through this event, we are promoting awareness of frailty and helping residents aged 60 and over living in Komaki City to become more aware of frailty.
Frailty refers to a state in which the body and cognitive functions weaken with age. Early detection and improvement of becoming frail can help prevent the need for nursing care in the future and extend healthy life expectancies.
In addition, a new "Citizen Measurer Training Course" was launched this fiscal year. In this course, participants learn measurement methods from Sumitomo Riko staff and are encouraged to participate in the community as a member of the measurement team in their own community.
Through the Frail Project, we will continue to actively collaborate with local governments, universities, businesses, and civic groups to create healthy and sustainable communities.
Frailty refers to a state in which the body and cognitive functions weaken with age. Early detection and improvement of becoming frail can help prevent the need for nursing care in the future and extend healthy life expectancies.
In addition, a new "Citizen Measurer Training Course" was launched this fiscal year. In this course, participants learn measurement methods from Sumitomo Riko staff and are encouraged to participate in the community as a member of the measurement team in their own community.
Through the Frail Project, we will continue to actively collaborate with local governments, universities, businesses, and civic groups to create healthy and sustainable communities.
Contributing to the Realization of Prosperous Communities through Sports
- Support for the PEARLS women's rugby team
Sumitomo Riko supports the PEARLS, a women's rugby team based in Mie Prefecture, where our production facilities are located. The PEARLS are working toward the goal of "a society where no one is left behind through rugby." The PEARLS are committed to delivering excitement and energy through rugby, fostering a culture where sports are part of everyday life, and contributing to the realization of a prosperous local community for the next generation. By supporting their activities, Sumitomo Riko will contribute to the creation of affluent local communities through sports.
Supporting "Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2023" as an Official Partner
The Sumitomo Riko Matsusaka Plant supported the project "Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2023,"in Matsusaka City, which is the top priority event in “We want to convey Sport’s Power!” as an official partner.
Employees of the Matsusaka Plant also participated as volunteers in the event, which was designed to raise interest in sports volunteerism among middle and high school students in the city and to develop future leaders. In addition, the Matsusaka Plant is actively supporting the operation of the event by providing their employees’ parking lot as a base for marathon participants. Sumitomo Riko will continue to contribute to the community development linked to sports in Matsusaka City.
Employees of the Matsusaka Plant also participated as volunteers in the event, which was designed to raise interest in sports volunteerism among middle and high school students in the city and to develop future leaders. In addition, the Matsusaka Plant is actively supporting the operation of the event by providing their employees’ parking lot as a base for marathon participants. Sumitomo Riko will continue to contribute to the community development linked to sports in Matsusaka City.