SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) to
Attempt
At the Takara Belmont Group, we have been working towards
a better society and environment through our business
since even before SDGs were adopted, both directly and indirectly.
We will continue to promote our activities to achieve a sustainable society,
creating a society where the uniqueness of people and the Earth shines.
Corporate
Upcycling Waste Leather Project Launched
We have launched a project called "Re:bonis" at our own factory to upcycle waste leather* generated during the manufacturing process of professional chairs and create new value. This is an initiative toward a recycling-oriented society that considers the future of the global environment.
We have been involved in activities to convey the appeal of manufacturing, including the production of promotional giveaways (such as name holders for our Group employees and event giveaways) and co-creation activities with educational institutions and local communities.
We have been involved in activities to convey the appeal of manufacturing, including the production of promotional giveaways (such as name holders for our Group employees and event giveaways) and co-creation activities with educational institutions and local communities.
* At our company, this refers to synthetic leather.
Corporate
March 8th, International Women's Day Initiatives
Since 2020, we have been carrying out various initiatives both inside and outside the company on International Women's Day with the aim of "promoting women's empowerment and revitalizing society."
Using Osaka, where the company was founded, as its base of operations, the company creates opportunities for people in the local community to think about a gender-equal society, through such means as hosting talk events and broadcasting special programs live on community radio.
Using Osaka, where the company was founded, as its base of operations, the company creates opportunities for people in the local community to think about a gender-equal society, through such means as hosting talk events and broadcasting special programs live on community radio.
*International Women's Day 2023
Corporate
Initiatives with Takara Sugiyama Social Welfare Society
This foundation dispatches hairdressers, makeup therapists, and manicurists to elderly welfare facilities and facilities for people with disabilities in Hyogo Prefecture to provide free services. As an officer of the foundation, we are involved in its operations and offer support by providing products.
Corporate
Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations for Equipment Products
We promote the use of lead-free solder, measures against latex and phthalate esters, and the use of low formaldehyde. We are taking the lead to design products that either do not use hazardous substances such as lead and mercury that are regulated worldwide, or limit their use to below the standard value.
Hairdressing
Creation of Educational Facilities
Since the dawn of the hairdressing and beauty industry, our company has contributed to the creation of educational facilities to train future practitioners. Now, we have expanded from beauty techniques to esthetic techniques and continue to operate "Takara International Esthetic College" and "Takara Beauty College" with the goal of acquiring accurate techniques and providing reliable customer service.
Cosmetics
LebeL id Held
LebeL plans and holds a nationwide contest for hair designers. The "id" contest stimulates creativity and greatly expands the possibilities of hair design in daily salon work. We support the dreams of hair designers and students in creative, trend, and student-related areas.
Cosmetics
LebeL Education Program Held
LebeL offers the educational program "LEP" at nine locations nationwide to help hair designers develop the skills, knowledge, sensibility, and creativity they need. By combining it with the LebeL Mobile School "LMS," where you can learn skills and knowledge online, we support you in acquiring the skills you need right now, leading to individual success and growth.
Corporate
Supporting LED Kansai
We help with a project called LED Kansai that supports female entrepreneurs. We are working to create more opportunities for women to play active roles, including possible collaborations with our company.
Hairdressing
Renewal of Shampoo Equipment to Water-saving Specifications
Approximately 137 million liters are used each day at hair salons nationwide.*1 We have reduced the amount of water used by approximately 20%*2 while maintaining the same washing experience and ease of use by adopting a water-saving shower in our shampoo equipment, reducing water usage without changing the usual salon work.
*1 Calculated based on water usage of 100L/person, 300 business days/year, and the number of annual visits to salons nationwide (from a salon user survey conducted by the National Barber and Beauty Manufacturers Association [NBBA]).
*2 Compared to our previous products. Water-saving rates vary by the type of shampoo machine and usage conditions.
Cosmetics
Water Environment Conservation and Product Development That Reduces the Burden on Water Resources
To protect the water environment, we use cleaning ingredients that are easily biodegradable. Using 30% less cleaning ingredients*1 has reduced rinsing time and is expected to result in water savings of approximately 8.8%.
*1 Compared to our previous products.
Hairdressing
Sales of High-efficiency Hot Water Systems
We sell boiler systems for salons (Smart Danryu Series) with a energy-saving high-efficiency heating system and hot water circulation system. Our goal is to improve the energy efficiency of salons.
Corporate
Introduction of Solar Power Generation System
We have installed solar power generation facilities at our Osaka Factory and Shiga Office. The generated renewable energy is supplied to the respective areas through the power grid of the power company, thereby contributing to CO2 reduction activities. Even in times of tight power supply and demand, this contributes to a stable supply of electric energy that does not depend solely on power generation from fossil fuels.
Corporate
Modal Shift in Logistics
When shipping from Takara Belmont Group factories to distant locations such as Hokkaido, we use transportation methods that have a low environmental impact, such as via train.
Hairdressing
Balancing Salon Staff Job Satisfaction with the Development of the Beauty and Beauty Industry
By proposing and promoting solutions to hair and beauty salons, like automating operations with automating shampooing equipment and POS registers that can manage customers and sales, and creating salons that customers want to visit, we aim to balance job satisfaction for salon staff alongside the development of hair and beauty salons and the industry.
Dental
Sponsorship of the Best Hygienist Award and the Prophylax Award
To support dental hygienists and other dental workers, Takara Belmont sponsors the "Japanese Society of Periodontology Best Hygienist Award" and the "Japanese Society for Disability and Oral Health Prophylax Award." These awards were established with the cooperation of our company, in response to the wishes of academic societies that wanted dental workers to participate and play active roles in said societies.
Corporate
Introduction of Life Stage Consultation System
Our expert consultant midwives are available to support employees 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with any concerns they may have about their mental or physical health, helping to increase the happiness of our employees' lives through their work.
Corporate
Raising Retirement Age
To create an environment in which people can continue to work energetically and with peace of mind even after turning 60, we have raised the retirement age to 65.
Corporate
Introduction of In-house Internship System
We have a system that allows employees to gain experience in various positions within the company. Broadening their horizons will deepen their career and contribute to a greater range of job satisfaction.
Corporate
Contributing to the Prosperity of Local Industries in Vietnam and the Improvement of Technological Capabilities
Our local subsidiary in Vietnam is supporting the development and improvement of the Vietnamese beauty and hairdressing industry by creating a new brand called "Kochie" with local staff, utilizing the development technology and knowledge we have cultivated in Japan.
Corporate
Winner of the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize
Our efforts to improve ventilation control and air conditioning operations at TB-SQUARE osaka conducted with Daikin Industries, Ltd. were recognized, and we were awarded the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award for the first time at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize.
Cosmetics
Development of Eco-friendly Products
In addition to developing products for professional use, our original cosmetics brands, such as LebeL and pittoretiqua, are working to develop environmentally friendly products by updating the environmental consideration components of our company standards to further align with the SDGs.
Cosmetics
Reduce Waste by Setting Up Refillable Products and Adopting Pouch Containers
We help reduce the amount and volume of container and packaging waste generated by salons through our lineup of refillable products, which are frequently used professional products, and through the adoption of pouch containers.
Cosmetics
Employment of Eco-friendly Shoppers
To conserve limited resources, LebeL uses sustainable eco-bags. By using limestone as the main raw material (51%+), we have significantly reduced the use of wood and petroleum. Because they are water-resistant and ideal for reuse, they also contribute to the 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) policy promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment.
Corporate
Trade-in Metal Recycling
When you trade in your equipment or products for new ones, we recycle the reusable metal parts.
Cosmetics
Use of Biomass Plastics and Recycled Materials
Some LebeL and ESTESSiMO products use biomass plastics for their packaging and components. We also actively use recycled materials (recycled PET, PE, etc.), and display our original mark on the corresponding packaging.
Corporate
Introduction of Disaster Support Vehicles
Preparing for emergencies, based on the experience and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Belmont Communications Co., Ltd., the followup service division of the Takara Belmont Group, has introduced disaster support vehicles equipped with special equipment such as high-pressure cleaners and generators to improve on-site response capabilities.
Corporate
Formulation of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
The Takara Belmont Group has formulated and implements a business continuity plan (BCP) to ensure that business can continue even in the event of an emergency.
Cosmetics
Installation of Wastewater Treatment Equipment
Our cosmetics factory in Shiga Prefecture introduced a wastewater treatment method using microorganisms, and expanded its facilities in 2014. The sludge generated from the wastewater treatment process is properly manifest-managed as industrial waste, and is recycled by industrial waste treatment companies into recycled raw materials for cement and roadbed materials. Consequently, this minimizes waste and contributes in the effort to transform it into a circulatory resource.
Cosmetics
Collecting Litter Washed Ashore on the Beach
Our cosmetics division has been focusing on the recent problem of marine pollution caused by plastic waste and has been collecting washed-up trash from the beaches of Teshima Island in Shozu, Kagawa Prefecture (Seto Inland Sea) together with the Setouchi Olive Foundation, donating proceeds, and providing environmental education to employees.
Cosmetics
Environmentally Friendly Materials for Production
Expansion of Adoption
Expansion of Adoption
In addition to product brochures and tools for sales promotion, we are expanding our use of FSC-certified paper to individual packaging for cosmetics.
Corporate
Reuse of Packaging Materials
We use reusable resin pallets and plastic cardboard for product packaging, which are returned to the factory for reuse after delivery.
Corporate
Volume Reduction and Reuse of Component Packaging
We actively use simple packaging and returnable boxes to deliver parts to factories to help reduce waste.
Cosmetics
Supporting the Kids Earth Fund
Artwork that the Kids Earth Fund has received from children around the world is featured in an original calendar (not for sale), supporting the fund's activities to help children around the world.
Sustainability at LebeL
