Health Management Initiatives
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Health Management Initiatives
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."
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
We aim to improve the physical and mental health of our employees and increase their productivity and engagement through health investment.
Health KPI's
We will lead to further corporate growth through health promotion efforts and improvement of employee health literacy.
*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 items that cleared the following: no smoking, exercise habit, no breakfast missing, rested by sleep, and appropriate drinking habit.
| Indicators | Item | Targets for FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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①Outcome Indicators |
Productivity and organizational vitality | Presenteeism*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 those who are at risk of hypertension (systolic blood pressure of 160mmHg or higher) | 2.0% | ||
| Percentage of those who are at risk of hyperglycemia (fasting blood sugar of 200 or more or HbA1c of 8.0 or more) | 0.5% | ||
| Percentage of those who are at risk of low liver function (AST or ALT of 100 or more) | 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 | ||
| Skipping breakfast (percentage of those who skip breakfast less than three times a week) | 80% | ||
| Sleep (percentage of those who get enough sleep) | 70% | ||
| Alcohol consumption (percentage of those who drink less than 1 standard drink per day) | 70% | ||
| Those to whom three or more of the five items above apply *4 | 75% | ||
| Those to whom four or more of the five items above apply | 40% | ||
| Those to whom five of the five items above apply | 8% | ||
| ③Output indicators Indicators of employees' efforts in response to measures |
Primary prevention | Percentage of registrations for the health promotion apps (Pep Up) | 45% |
| Number of participants in training on health improvement | 3000 or more people | ||
| Rate of participation in walking events | 20% | ||
| Response rate of stress checks | 95% | ||
| Secondary prevention | Rate of regular health checkups gotten | 100% | |
| Rate of colorectal cancer screening tests taken | 85% | ||
| Examination rate for those who need retesting | 80% | ||
| Rate of employees receiving health guidance | 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 items that cleared the following: no smoking, exercise habit, no breakfast missing, rested by sleep, and appropriate drinking habit.
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Initiatives for Three Priority Measures
（1）Health Improvement Activities
To promote safety measures, a healthy body, and exercise habits, we conduct radio calisthenics and health-building exercises with the participation of all employees at the start of each workday. In particular, in order to increase the percentage of employees with exercise habits, we introduced a health point system in cooperation with the health insurance union in FY2020 to raise employees' health awareness. Furthermore, in addition to health education and training for all employees, we also conduct workplace training tailored to the needs of each workplace, such as plogging activities (a fitness program combining trash pickup and jogging) and physical fitness measurements, etc. These activities have earned the Company certification as a “Sports Yell Company 2025”.
In addition, through the holding of health events to measure the state of the body, such as vegetable intake and bone density, we are implementing initiatives to enable each and every employee to enjoy their health and fitness while having fun.
In addition, through the holding of health events to measure the state of the body, such as vegetable intake and bone density, we are implementing initiatives to enable each and every employee to enjoy their health and fitness while having fun.
（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 to take care of our 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.
In addition, our company implements self-care measures to take care of our 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.
（3）Lifestyle-related disease measures
Smart Club activities
As one of the measures to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we conduct Smart Club activities in which groups such as workplace units work on weight loss and lifestyle improvement.
As one of the measures to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we conduct Smart Club activities in which groups such as workplace units work on weight loss and lifestyle improvement.
Health seminars on women's cancer prevention, etc.
In order for women to work with vigor and vitality, we hold “Women's Seminars” on themes such as measures against cancer and menopausal disorders specific to women. We also use e-learning to raise awareness of women's health not only among women but also among supervisors and men. 96.9% of employees in managerial and key positions took the e-learning course in FY2024. In addition, at regular health checkup sites, we also provide self-check training for women using a breast cancer palpation model and encourage them to undergo breast cancer screening.
In addition to these activities, the following are also carried out:
-Follow-up on the treatment status of those with poorly controlled diabetes and encouragement to improve their drinking habits for those whose alcohol consumption increases the risk of lifestyle-related diseases
-Company-wide distribution of summary materials on health checkup results
-Health lectures at life plan seminars for employees aged 55-59, and health guidance by public health nurses and nurses to employees approaching retirement age
In order for women to work with vigor and vitality, we hold “Women's Seminars” on themes such as measures against cancer and menopausal disorders specific to women. We also use e-learning to raise awareness of women's health not only among women but also among supervisors and men. 96.9% of employees in managerial and key positions took the e-learning course in FY2024. In addition, at regular health checkup sites, we also provide self-check training for women using a breast cancer palpation model and encourage them to undergo breast cancer screening.
In addition to these activities, the following are also carried out:
-Follow-up on the treatment status of those with poorly controlled diabetes and encouragement to improve their drinking habits for those whose alcohol consumption increases the risk of lifestyle-related diseases
-Company-wide distribution of summary materials on health checkup results
-Health lectures at life plan seminars for employees aged 55-59, and health guidance by public health nurses and nurses to employees approaching retirement age
Prevention of passive smoking and quit-smoking measures
We have decided to implement a total smoking ban on our premises starting in April 2026 and are proceeding with a phased smoking ban.
The aim is to prevent health hazards to employees caused by smoking and labor losses due to decreased productivity.
At the same time, in cooperation with the Sumitomo Riko Health Insurance Association, we are providing individual smoking cessation support to smokers and holding events to support those who try to quit smoking at each workplace to build momentum for smoking cessation. We will continue to strengthen measures for passive smoking and smoking cessation at our domestic affiliates as well.
We have decided to implement a total smoking ban on our premises starting in April 2026 and are proceeding with a phased smoking ban.
The aim is to prevent health hazards to employees caused by smoking and labor losses due to decreased productivity.
At the same time, in cooperation with the Sumitomo Riko Health Insurance Association, we are providing individual smoking cessation support to smokers and holding events to support those who try to quit smoking at each workplace to build momentum for smoking cessation. We will continue to strengthen measures for passive smoking and smoking cessation at our domestic affiliates as well.
Cooperation with Group Companies and Training Support for Internal Partner Companies
To promote the health of Group company employees, we are strengthening Group occupational health activities. We hold regular “Group Occupational Health Liaison Meetings” with the occupational health contact desks of each domestic company to communicate policies and health measures and exchange opinions. The purpose of this meeting is to disseminate the role and importance of occupational health and health management throughout the group, broaden the knowledge of those in charge, and apply it to daily activities. On the day, basic mental health training was followed by a lively exchange of opinions on health issues and improvements at each group company. Based on each company's health KPIs, issues, and requests, we are working to promote health through a health point system, health training programs, the development of health news, and the development of infrastructure for scales and blood pressure monitors to prevent lifestyle diseases. We also provide training support to onsite construction subcontractors, including training on heat stroke. We will continue to improve our industrial health functions in cooperation with group companies.
Contributing to the health of society by leveraging our technology and expertise
We regard health management as an important policy, so we aim to create new value and solve social issues while raising employee awareness of health and increasing job satisfaction and engagement. As part of this effort, we utilize the products and services we develop and provide to promote the health of our employees and local people.
We recruited employees to monitor their sleep condition using our proprietary piezoelectric sensor “MONILIFE wellness”. Employees who are suspected of having sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) through the use of this product are provided with financial assistance for SAS diagnosis, leading to improved health through better sleep conditions.
In addition, based on the “Agreement on Comprehensive Collaborative Cooperation for Promotion of Health Promotion, etc.” signed with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture in January 2021, we have been conducting “Frailty Check Measurement Meetings” using our Frailty Check System in cooperation with the city since October of the same year. In January 2025, our Frailty* Check System was introduced at Health Labo Komaki, a health promotion facility that opened in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture. We will continue to contribute to the realization of healthy and sustainable community development through collaboration beyond the boundaries of the company.
*Frailty refers to a state in which physical and cognitive functions decline with age. Once a person falls into a state requiring nursing care, it becomes extremely difficult to improve it. The concept of fraility prevention aims to improve health status and extend healthy life expectancy through appropriate intervention and support by early detection and understanding of the fraility stage.
We recruited employees to monitor their sleep condition using our proprietary piezoelectric sensor “MONILIFE wellness”. Employees who are suspected of having sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) through the use of this product are provided with financial assistance for SAS diagnosis, leading to improved health through better sleep conditions.
In addition, based on the “Agreement on Comprehensive Collaborative Cooperation for Promotion of Health Promotion, etc.” signed with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture in January 2021, we have been conducting “Frailty Check Measurement Meetings” using our Frailty Check System in cooperation with the city since October of the same year. In January 2025, our Frailty* Check System was introduced at Health Labo Komaki, a health promotion facility that opened in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture. We will continue to contribute to the realization of healthy and sustainable community development through collaboration beyond the boundaries of the company.
*Frailty refers to a state in which physical and cognitive functions decline with age. Once a person falls into a state requiring nursing care, it becomes extremely difficult to improve it. The concept of fraility prevention aims to improve health status and extend healthy life expectancy through appropriate intervention and support by early detection and understanding of the fraility stage.
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Strengthening of collaboration between the company, labor union, and health insurance association
Currently, the company and the health insurance union are working together in a collaborative health program to effectively and efficiently promote the health of employees and their families.
In addition, the company, labor union, and health insurance union hold regular meetings of the Health Promotion Committee to strengthen cooperation among the three parties in disease prevention and health promotion activities for employees.
As part of our efforts to promote health management and create healthy and rewarding workplaces, we hold exercise sessions and “Health Management Meetings for Everyone” in cooperation with the labor union to encourage employees to develop exercise habits and exchange opinions.
The purpose of this meeting is to hear directly from employees working in the field and to exchange opinions to reflect them in future health management measures. The meeting was a meaningful time, with many participants actively sharing their own health issues, challenges they are facing in the workplace, and various ideas for health promotion. We will continue to value the voices of our employees and promote health management as an initiative "Creating Health Management Together.”
In addition, the company, labor union, and health insurance union hold regular meetings of the Health Promotion Committee to strengthen cooperation among the three parties in disease prevention and health promotion activities for employees.
As part of our efforts to promote health management and create healthy and rewarding workplaces, we hold exercise sessions and “Health Management Meetings for Everyone” in cooperation with the labor union to encourage employees to develop exercise habits and exchange opinions.
The purpose of this meeting is to hear directly from employees working in the field and to exchange opinions to reflect them in future health management measures. The meeting was a meaningful time, with many participants actively sharing their own health issues, challenges they are facing in the workplace, and various ideas for health promotion. We will continue to value the voices of our employees and promote health management as an initiative "Creating Health Management Together.”
Providing Health & Communication Space
Since August 2024, we have been expanding our health support center as part of our investment in health, based on the concept of an “open health space.”
In December 2024, the Matsusaka Plant introduced a “treat vending machine” as part of the “Comfortable Rest Area Project” to improve the workplace environment. We aim to revitalize communication within the workplace by generating chatting through the use of this vending machine.
In December 2024, the Matsusaka Plant introduced a “treat vending machine” as part of the “Comfortable Rest Area Project” to improve the workplace environment. We aim to revitalize communication within the workplace by generating chatting through the use of this vending machine.
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization - White 500
In March 2025, our company was certified as one of the “White 500” companies under the 2025 Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program, which is given to the top 500 corporations with excellent health management practices. This is the ninth consecutive year since 2017 that our company has been recognized as a “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization.”
We will continue to position health management as an important measure and promote it by raising employee health awareness and working to improve job satisfaction and engagement.
We will continue to position health management as an important measure and promote it by raising employee health awareness and working to improve job satisfaction and engagement.