Health Management Initiatives
Suppliers and Other Trade Partners, Employees
Basic Approach
Health and Productivity Management Statement
We believe that good physical and mental health of all Sumitomo Riko Group employees and their families is the "management foundation that supports the sound and sustainable growth of the company," and in April 2017, we established the "Sumitomo Riko Group's Health and Productivity Management Statement."
Sumitomo Riko Group's Health and Productivity Management Statement
The Sumitomo Riko Group places importance on managing the health of our employees and promotes initiatives to achieve the "Health and Productivity Management."
Based on this Health and Productivity Management Statement, we will increase health awareness among our workforce by actively supporting employees engaged in health improvement activities and implementing organizational measures for health improvement, as we aim to become "a corporate group that is highly regarded and trusted by society, whose employees are healthy and energetic."
Based on this Health and Productivity Management Statement, we will increase health awareness among our workforce by actively supporting employees engaged in health improvement activities and implementing organizational measures for health improvement, as we aim to become "a corporate group that is highly regarded and trusted by society, whose employees are healthy and energetic."
Philosophy & Policy / President’s Message
This message was issued by the President to communicate the Group’s philosophy and commitment regarding Health and Productivity Management to each and every employee, reflecting the fact that our Group positions Health and Productivity Management as an important management strategy.
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Promotion Structure
The top management is responsible for health management, and related divisions work together to promote health management as a group-wide activity.
Strategy Map
Through investment in health, we aim to foster a workplace environment where employees are engaged and find satisfaction in the work, and to realize Well-Being Management. This initiative supports the 2029 Sumitomo Riko Group Vision (2029V): "Developing People and Peers who Pioneer the Future," "Building a Flexible and Strong Organization," and "Creating Value for a Sustainable Society."*
*Three Directions toward 2029
*Three Directions toward 2029
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Health KPI's
We will lead to further corporate growth through health promotion efforts and improvement of employee health literacy.
FY2029 Health KPI
We have established targets for fiscal year 2029 based on our fiscal year 2025 KPI results and the health issues which our employees are facing.
*1 Presenteeism: Measured by SPQ (University of Tokyo 1-item version)
*2 Absenteeism: Rate of days away from work due to illness [%]=Number of days away from work due to illness [days]/(Average number of employees [persons] x Prescribed working days [days])
*3 Work engagement: Calculated as the average of two items related to pride and vitality at work on a 4-point scale.
*4 Number of criteria met among the following: Non-smoking, regular exercise, eating breakfast, getting restful sleep, and appropriate alcohol consumption habits.
| Indicators | Item | Targets for FY2029 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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①Outcome Indicators |
Productivity and organizational vitality | Presenteeism (performance output rate)*1 | 80% |
| Absenteeism -Rate of days lost from work due to illness (overall)*2 | 0.45% | ||
| Absenteeism -Rate of days lost from work due to illness (for mental health reasons)*2 | 0.27% | ||
| Percentage of those who took leave due to mental illness (for one month or longer) | Less than 1% | ||
| Work engagement*3 | 2.5 | ||
| Percentage of high-stress workplaces (overall health risk 120 or more) | Less than 2% | ||
| Percentage of high-stress workplaces (overall health risk 150 or more) | 0% | ||
| Health Status | Percentage of employees maintaining an appropriate weight (BMI 18.5–24.9) | 70.0% | |
| Percentage of individuals at risk based on blood pressure (systolic ≥160 mmHg or diastolic ≥100 mmHg) | 2.5% | ||
| Percentage of individuals at risk based on blood glucose (fasting blood glucose ≥200 mg/dL or HbA1c ≥8.0%) | 0.5% | ||
| Percentage of individuals at risk based on liver function (AST or ALT ≥100 U/L) | 1% | ||
| ②Performance Indicators Indicators of employees' daily awareness and actions |
Health-related behavior | Percentage of those who smoke | Less than 20% |
| Routine exercise (percentage of those who exercise twice a week and for at least 30 minutes or more each time) | 30% or more | ||
| Breakfast habits (percentage of people who skip breakfast fewer than three times a week) | 80% | ||
| Sleep (percentage of those who get enough sleep) | 70% | ||
| Percentage of people who do not habitually drink alcohol or consume less than one *go* (approx. 180 ml) of alcohol per day | 70% | ||
| Meet 3 or more of the 5 items above*4 | 75% | ||
| Meet 4 or more of the 5 items above | 40% | ||
| Meet all 5 of the items above | 8% | ||
| ③Output indicators Indicators of employees' efforts in response to measures |
Primary prevention | Registration rate for the health promotion app | 45% |
| Rate of participation in health promotion training | 90% | ||
| Rate of participation in walking events | 20% | ||
| Response rate of stress checks | 95% | ||
| Secondary prevention | Rate of participation in periodic health checkups | 100% | |
| Rate of participation in colorectal cancer screening | 85% | ||
| Rate of follow-up visits by individuals requiring re-examination | 85% | ||
| Rate of health guidance provision | 80% | ||
*1 Presenteeism: Measured by SPQ (University of Tokyo 1-item version)
*2 Absenteeism: Rate of days away from work due to illness [%]=Number of days away from work due to illness [days]/(Average number of employees [persons] x Prescribed working days [days])
*3 Work engagement: Calculated as the average of two items related to pride and vitality at work on a 4-point scale.
*4 Number of criteria met among the following: Non-smoking, regular exercise, eating breakfast, getting restful sleep, and appropriate alcohol consumption habits.
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Implementation of Priority Measures
（1）Health Improvement Activities
To promote safety, build a healthy body, and foster a habit of regular exercise, all employees participate in Radio Exercise (radio calisthenics) and "Health Promotion Exercises" (Sumitomo Riko’s original exercises designed to alleviate lower back pain) at the start of each workday. Additionally, to encourage regular exercise habits, we launched a "health point system" in fiscal year 2020 in collaboration with the health insurance association, thereby helping to raise employees' health awareness.
In fiscal year 2025, we held a seminar themed "Balancing Health Promotion with Productivity Improvement," where we learned how creating a healthy workplace leads to higher employee engagement, increased productivity, and corporate growth. In addition to health education training for all employees, we conduct workplace-specific training tailored to the needs of different teams—such as "plogging" (a fitness activity combining jogging with litter picking) and physical fitness assessments. As a result of these initiatives, our company has been certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2025."
We also organize health-related events that measure physical metrics—such as vegetable intake, bone health, and body composition—enabling each employee to actively work on improving their health in an enjoyable way.
Moving forward, we will continue these initiatives to maintain and enhance our employees' physical and mental well-being, thereby boosting productivity and revitalizing the organization.
In fiscal year 2025, we held a seminar themed "Balancing Health Promotion with Productivity Improvement," where we learned how creating a healthy workplace leads to higher employee engagement, increased productivity, and corporate growth. In addition to health education training for all employees, we conduct workplace-specific training tailored to the needs of different teams—such as "plogging" (a fitness activity combining jogging with litter picking) and physical fitness assessments. As a result of these initiatives, our company has been certified as a "Sports Yell Company 2025."
We also organize health-related events that measure physical metrics—such as vegetable intake, bone health, and body composition—enabling each employee to actively work on improving their health in an enjoyable way.
Moving forward, we will continue these initiatives to maintain and enhance our employees' physical and mental well-being, thereby boosting productivity and revitalizing the organization.
(Held year-round; includes activities such as walking and weight measurement)
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Initiatives to Prevent Workplace Accidents Involving Senior Workers
In response to the nationwide rise in workplace accidents and the increasing number of senior employees within our company, we conduct workplace risk assessments—utilizing simulation tools that mimic the physical experience of aging—during occupational physician rounds. Through these efforts, we aim to create a work environment where older employees can work safely.
Additionally, starting in fiscal year 2025, we launched fall risk assessment sessions for older employees, aiming to help them recognize their personal risk of falling and take proactive measures to prevent such accidents.
Additionally, starting in fiscal year 2025, we launched fall risk assessment sessions for older employees, aiming to help them recognize their personal risk of falling and take proactive measures to prevent such accidents.
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Addressing Women's Health Issues
Noting that female employees' exercise habits fell below the national average, we held an online "Chair Yoga" session—accessible and easy to practice—connecting our various business locations across the country. (151 participants)
（2）Mental Health Measures
We also provide comprehensive mental health measures, such as mindfulness training to reduce employee stress and improve concentration, anger management training to control anger, individual counseling by psychiatrists and outside counselors, early response to employees with mental health problems by our industrial health staff, and measures to prevent recurrence of mental health problems by using our original reinstatement support program.
In addition, our company implements self-care measures that help employees manage their own stress by utilizing stress checks and line-care measures to understand and improve the daily workplace environment. To improve the workplace, we also provide education and training for managers and supervisors throughout the company and support for workplace improvement for departments with problems.
We are implementing initiatives to alleviate post-hire anxiety, such as holding orientation ceremonies and self-care training for mid-career hires, introducing pulse surveys for employees in their second or third year, and conducting onboarding training for the departments receiving them.
In addition, our company implements self-care measures that help employees manage their own stress by utilizing stress checks and line-care measures to understand and improve the daily workplace environment. To improve the workplace, we also provide education and training for managers and supervisors throughout the company and support for workplace improvement for departments with problems.
We are implementing initiatives to alleviate post-hire anxiety, such as holding orientation ceremonies and self-care training for mid-career hires, introducing pulse surveys for employees in their second or third year, and conducting onboarding training for the departments receiving them.
（3）Lifestyle-Related Disease Measures
We conduct "Smart Club activities," in which workplace units work together on weight loss and lifestyle improvements to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We also hold health seminars addressing topics such as cancer specific to women and menopausal disorders, while utilizing e-learning to raise awareness among all employees, including supervisors and men. In addition, we promote ongoing health-conscious practices through initiatives such as raising awareness about breast cancer self-examinations during regular health checkups and providing individual support to help improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Sumitomo Riko Smart Club (SSC)
As part of efforts to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we conduct group-based initiatives—such as at the workplace level—focused on weight loss and lifestyle improvements.
In this program, workplace colleagues who are concerned about weight gain come together to work on improving their lifestyle habits and losing weight for up to six months, with support from public health nurses.
Throughout the program, weight checks and health guidance are provided on a monthly basis, and participants track changes in their weight on a graph starting from their initial measurement.
By encouraging one another and making the process enjoyable, participants aim to establish healthy lifestyle habits—turning a weight-loss journey that might be difficult to sustain alone into a shared, positive experience.
In this program, workplace colleagues who are concerned about weight gain come together to work on improving their lifestyle habits and losing weight for up to six months, with support from public health nurses.
Throughout the program, weight checks and health guidance are provided on a monthly basis, and participants track changes in their weight on a graph starting from their initial measurement.
By encouraging one another and making the process enjoyable, participants aim to establish healthy lifestyle habits—turning a weight-loss journey that might be difficult to sustain alone into a shared, positive experience.
Health seminars on women's cancer prevention, etc.
To create a workplace where women can thrive in their careers, we hold "Women's Seminars" covering topics such as addressing women-specific cancers and managing menopausal symptoms. We conduct awareness-raising activities regarding women's health—targeting not only women but also supervisors and male employees—while utilizing e-learning; in fiscal year 2025, 96.9% of Sumitomo Riko’s management and core-level staff completed the e-learning course. At venues for periodic health checkups, we also teach women how to perform breast cancer self-examinations, offer training using palpation models, and encourage them to undergo breast cancer screenings. Furthermore, recognizing that breast cancer can affect men as well as women—and that "breast awareness" (the habit of paying attention to breast health) is a vital aspect of health management for everyone—we have made training videos on this topic available to all employees.
We also carry out various other initiatives, such as following up on the treatment status of employees with poorly controlled diabetes and encouraging those with alcohol consumption levels that increase the risk of lifestyle-related diseases to improve their drinking habits. Additionally, we distribute company-wide summary reports on health checkup results broken down by workplace and department, conduct health-related talks during life-planning seminars for employees aged 55 to 59, and provide health guidance by public health nurses and registered nurses to employees approaching retirement.
We also carry out various other initiatives, such as following up on the treatment status of employees with poorly controlled diabetes and encouraging those with alcohol consumption levels that increase the risk of lifestyle-related diseases to improve their drinking habits. Additionally, we distribute company-wide summary reports on health checkup results broken down by workplace and department, conduct health-related talks during life-planning seminars for employees aged 55 to 59, and provide health guidance by public health nurses and registered nurses to employees approaching retirement.
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（4）Prevention of Passive Smoking and Quit-Smoking Measures
Starting in fiscal year 2024, we introduced designated no-smoking days in stages, and as of April 2026, we have implemented a complete ban on smoking across the premises of all our domestic manufacturing plants and business sites. This initiative aims to prevent health issues among employees, productivity losses associated with smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke.
At the same time, in collaboration with the Sumitomo Riko Health Insurance Society, we offer programs designed to encourage smokers who wish to quit—such as personalized smoking cessation support and workplace events cheering on those attempting to stop—thereby aiming to reduce smoking rates and foster a culture of quitting. Moving forward, we will also strengthen measures regarding secondhand smoke and smoking cessation at our affiliated companies in Japan.
At the same time, in collaboration with the Sumitomo Riko Health Insurance Society, we offer programs designed to encourage smokers who wish to quit—such as personalized smoking cessation support and workplace events cheering on those attempting to stop—thereby aiming to reduce smoking rates and foster a culture of quitting. Moving forward, we will also strengthen measures regarding secondhand smoke and smoking cessation at our affiliated companies in Japan.
Satisfaction Level with Various Health Initiatives
We assess and evaluate factors such as participant satisfaction and level of understanding, using the insights to improve initiatives for the following year.
A satisfaction survey was conducted among participants of each health initiative (May 2025–April 2026), and the percentage of positive responses ("Very satisfied" and "Satisfied") is reported.
| Health Issue | Overview of Measures | Percentage of Positive Responses (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Establishing exercise habits Fostering communication |
Physical fitness assessment event held during lunch breaks (co-hosted with the labor union) | 97% |
| Fostering a culture of health | Health measurement events (e.g., bone health, skin age) | 86% |
| Health issues among older employees | Assessing fall risk for employees aged 60 and older | 95% |
| Encouraging exercise habits among women | Women's health seminar and easy chair yoga session | 96% |
| Mental health | Self-care training for mid-career hires | 100% |
| Balancing Health Promotion and Productivity Improvement | Held a seminar for management-level employees focused on "Health and Productivity Management" and work engagement. | 77% |
| Improving Lifestyle Habits Cancer Prevention for Women |
Measuring body composition and vegetable intake during routine health checkups to motivate improvements in exercise and dietary habits (Breast cancer self-examination training is also held concurrently on days designated for women) |
69% |
Cooperation with Group Companies and Training Support for Internal Partner Companies
To promote "Health & Productivity Management" as a shared initiative across the Group, we have been sharing our Health & Productivity Management Policy and health-related KPIs with 13 domestic Group companies.
In fiscal year 2025, with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of our initiatives, we held a briefing in December for the presidents and the personnel, general affairs, and occupational health managers of our domestic group companies regarding the promotion of "Health & Productivity Management." We are currently strengthening our occupational health systems to foster employee well-being and secure certification under the "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program." As a result, three domestic group companies achieved certification as "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026 (SME Category)" for fiscal year 2026.
To promote "Health & Productivity Management" on a global scale, we outlined our policy at the Global Management Meeting (GMM) in July 2025 and subsequently initiated information-sharing with overseas bases across different regions. In February 2026, we disseminated a message from top management regarding the global promotion of Health & Productivity Management in 20 languages to ensure the policy was shared throughout the organization.
We are also actively working to support and expand the adoption of "health and productivity management" by conducting training on lifestyle-related disease prevention for partner companies working on-site, and by sharing know-how and health initiatives tailored to specific challenges with our suppliers.
Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with Group companies and partner companies to enhance our occupational health capabilities and further promote health and productivity management.
In fiscal year 2025, with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of our initiatives, we held a briefing in December for the presidents and the personnel, general affairs, and occupational health managers of our domestic group companies regarding the promotion of "Health & Productivity Management." We are currently strengthening our occupational health systems to foster employee well-being and secure certification under the "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program." As a result, three domestic group companies achieved certification as "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026 (SME Category)" for fiscal year 2026.
To promote "Health & Productivity Management" on a global scale, we outlined our policy at the Global Management Meeting (GMM) in July 2025 and subsequently initiated information-sharing with overseas bases across different regions. In February 2026, we disseminated a message from top management regarding the global promotion of Health & Productivity Management in 20 languages to ensure the policy was shared throughout the organization.
We are also actively working to support and expand the adoption of "health and productivity management" by conducting training on lifestyle-related disease prevention for partner companies working on-site, and by sharing know-how and health initiatives tailored to specific challenges with our suppliers.
Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with Group companies and partner companies to enhance our occupational health capabilities and further promote health and productivity management.
Contributing to the Health of Society by Leveraging our Technology and Expertise
We position "Health and Productivity Management" as a key initiative; we strive to raise employee health awareness and enhance job satisfaction and engagement, while aiming to create new value and address social issues.
As part of this effort, we utilize the products and services we develop and provide to promote the health of both our employees and the local community.
As part of our local initiatives, and based on the "Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation for the Promotion of Health and Well-being" concluded with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, in January 2021, we have been collaborating with the city since October of that year to hold "Frailty Check Sessions" utilizing our company's frailty assessment system. In January 2025, our frailty assessment system was installed at "Health Lab Komaki," a health promotion facility opened in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Internally, we recruited employees to participate in a monitoring program that tracks sleep patterns using "Monilife Wellness," a body-movement sensor developed by the company. By using this product, we encourage employees suspected of having sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) to undergo a medical diagnosis, thereby promoting better health through improved sleep quality.
*Frailty refers to a state of physical weakness resulting from the age-related decline of physical and cognitive functions. Since it is extremely difficult to reverse the condition once a person requires long-term care, the approach to frailty prevention focuses on early detection and assessment during the frailty stage; the goal is to improve health status and extend healthy life expectancy through appropriate interventions and support.
As part of this effort, we utilize the products and services we develop and provide to promote the health of both our employees and the local community.
As part of our local initiatives, and based on the "Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation for the Promotion of Health and Well-being" concluded with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, in January 2021, we have been collaborating with the city since October of that year to hold "Frailty Check Sessions" utilizing our company's frailty assessment system. In January 2025, our frailty assessment system was installed at "Health Lab Komaki," a health promotion facility opened in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Internally, we recruited employees to participate in a monitoring program that tracks sleep patterns using "Monilife Wellness," a body-movement sensor developed by the company. By using this product, we encourage employees suspected of having sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) to undergo a medical diagnosis, thereby promoting better health through improved sleep quality.
*Frailty refers to a state of physical weakness resulting from the age-related decline of physical and cognitive functions. Since it is extremely difficult to reverse the condition once a person requires long-term care, the approach to frailty prevention focuses on early detection and assessment during the frailty stage; the goal is to improve health status and extend healthy life expectancy through appropriate interventions and support.
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Strengthening of Collaboration Between the Company, Labor Union, and Health Insurance Association
We are currently working effectively and efficiently to promote the health of our employees and their families through "collaborative health" initiatives—a partnership between the company and the health insurance association.
In addition, we regularly convene a Health Promotion Committee—comprising the company, 13 domestic group companies, the labor union, and the health insurance association—to strengthen collaboration and advance initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion among group employees.
In addition, we regularly convene a Health Promotion Committee—comprising the company, 13 domestic group companies, the labor union, and the health insurance association—to strengthen collaboration and advance initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion among group employees.
Providing Health & Communication Space
Since August 2024, we have been expanding our health support centers as part of our investment in employee well-being, guided by the concept of creating an "open health space." We are also working alongside employees to renovate break areas throughout the factory, aiming to create comfortable spaces where staff can relax.
Four companies, including Sumitomo Riko, certified as "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026"
Sumitomo Riko Company Limited has been certified as a "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)—White 500"—an honor awarded to the top 500 corporations demonstrating excellence in health and productivity management—for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, we have received "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization" recognition for ten consecutive years, dating back to 2017.
Furthermore, three companies within our group—Sumi Riko Oita AE Co., Ltd., SumiRiko Kyushu Co., Ltd., and SumiRiko Yamagata Co., Ltd.—have been certified under the "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program 2026 (SME Category)."
Guided by the belief that the physical and mental well-being of all employees and their families forms the management foundation supporting the company's sound and sustainable growth, we will continue to promote health and productivity management across the group in collaboration with our health insurance association.
Furthermore, three companies within our group—Sumi Riko Oita AE Co., Ltd., SumiRiko Kyushu Co., Ltd., and SumiRiko Yamagata Co., Ltd.—have been certified under the "Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program 2026 (SME Category)."
Guided by the belief that the physical and mental well-being of all employees and their families forms the management foundation supporting the company's sound and sustainable growth, we will continue to promote health and productivity management across the group in collaboration with our health insurance association.
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