Coexistence with Local Communities

The RIKEN TECHNOS GROUP is involved in various activities to promote harmonious coexistence with local communities as well as a better understanding of our business activities. This section introduces initiatives being taken in Japan and overseas.

Initiatives in Japan

Donation of Supplies to a Children's Center

The Mie Factory, located in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, donated supplies-including an electronic piano, educational toys, illustrated reference books, and an liquid crystal display television set-to Kameyama Children's Center. The factory has so far donated audio-visual materials to Kameyama City Library. Food packaging wraps produced by RIKEN TECHNOS had also been donated as emergency items. In recognition of the Mie Factory's contributions toward enhancing library services and strengthening disaster-prevention measures, Kameyama City presented the factory with a letter of commendation at the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the city's establishment held in January 2025.

Weeding Volunteer Activity at Nursery School

We carried out weeding at a nursery school in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture where Saitama Factory is located.

Support for Environmental Beautification Activities

We support the environmental beautification activities organized by the association of the Konan Industrial Estate, where the Head Office and Shiga Factory of RIKEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD. are located. These activities include cleaning up the river that flows through the town and cleaning the roads around the factory, along with performing regular inspections of facilities such as wastewater and liquid waste facilities within the town and industrial estate.

Initiatives Overseas

RIKEN AMERICAS CORPORATION (U.S.)

Support for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Since FY2021, we have been conducting a project in concert with Sanctuary, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides prevention and healing services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and offers comprehensive support, including emotional care for the victims of violence. Every month, we provide 200 snack bags to support the organization.

PT. RIKEN INDONESIA

Construction of Restroom and Renovation of Kindergarten

Weninggalih Village in Jonggol District faced an issue with hygiene in public restrooms. PT. RIKEN INDONESIA constructed a restroom that can be used by the neighboring residents and donated it to the village. In another part of the village, the company also renovated a kindergarten where the building was at risk of collapsing. Through the restroom construction and kindergarten renovation, the company interacted with the neighboring residents and children, distributed school supplies and daily necessities, and provided scholarships to children with financial difficulties.

RIKEN ELASTOMERS (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Donation of Supplies and Meals to Elementary Schools

RIKEN ELASTOMERS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Donated things such as learning materials, snacks, and seasonings to several neighboring elementary schools. The company also made food for the children.

RIKEN VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Support Activity at Orphanage

RIKEN VIETNAM CO., LTD. visited an orphanage in the Thuong Tan Ward of Ho Chi Minh City and donated table chairs, stationery, food, kitchen supplies, and such. The company also interacted with the children there.