Coexistence with Local Communities

We are involved in various activities to promote harmonious coexistence with local communities as well as a better understanding of our business activities. We also strengthen our efforts towards the SDGs, which are universal goals set forth in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted at a United Nations Summit, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

Social Contribution Activities in Japan

Donation of RIKEGUARD® Antibacterial and Antivirus Product Sheets

We donated 1,800 sets of RIKEGUARD® antibacterial and antivirus sheets and 900 rolls of RIKEN WRAP Tappuri® 100 m wraps for food packaging, both of which are manufactured and sold by RIKEN TECHNOS, to Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, where our Mie Factory is located. A ceremony to commemorate this donation was held at the city government office in January 2023. RIKEGUARD® has long-lasting antibacterial and antivirus effectiveness, so it is used in public day cares, accredited nursery schools, public nursery schools, elementary schools, and junior high schools within the city.

Donation of Goods to Food Bank

Our Osaka Branch Office donated disaster supplies to a non-profit project for the effective use of excess food and the provision of support to welfare organizations.

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 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.

Social Contribution Activities 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.

RIKEN ELASTOMERS (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Health Promotion and Improvement of Healthcare Environments

In August 2022, RIKEN ELASTOMERS (THAILAND) took part in a charity marathon on the outskirts of Ayutthaya as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.

PT. RIKEN INDONESIA

Construction of Village Restroom

The village of Pantai Sederhana, in the Bekasi Regency of Western Java, is one of the areas where the water sources used in daily life are being threatened. There have been concerns regarding public restroom facilities, so RIKEN INDONESIA constructed a new, clean public restroom for use by children attending local schools and other members of the community, and donated the restroom to the village. The company also donated cleaning supplies and school supplies to village residents and children attending schools in the area around the village.

RIKEN VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Support for a Social Protection Center

RIKEN VIETNAM donated disposable diapers, detergent, mops, and other supplies to a social protection center in the Bến Cát area of Bình Dương Province, along with milk and notebooks for children.