SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) to
Attempt
At TAKARA BELMONT Group, even before the SDGs were adopted,
Activities for a better society and environment through business
We work directly and indirectly.
We will continue to promote activities with the aim of realizing a sustainable society.
We will create a society in which the “uniqueness” of people and the earth shines.
Corporate
Upcycling Waste Leather Project Launched
Launched “Re: Re:bonis”, a project from our own factory to create new value by upcycling waste leather* generated in the process of manufacturing professional chairs. It is an initiative for a recycling-oriented society that considers the future global environment.
So far, we have been engaged in activities to convey the appeal of manufacturing, such as the production of novelties (name holders and event novelties for our group employees, etc.), co-creation activities with educational sites and local communities.
So far, we have been engaged in activities to convey the appeal of manufacturing, such as the production of novelties (name holders and event novelties for our group employees, etc.), co-creation activities with educational sites and local communities.
*In our company, we refer to synthetic leather.
Corporate
March 8 International Women's Day Efforts
From 2020, we have been conducting various initiatives both inside and outside the company on International Women's Day with the aim of "promoting women's empowerment and revitalizing society."
With Osaka, the birthplace of the company, as a transmission base, we are creating opportunities to think about a gender-equal society together with local people, such as holding talk events and live-broadcasting special programs on community radio.
With Osaka, the birthplace of the company, as a transmission base, we are creating opportunities to think about a gender-equal society together with local people, such as holding talk events and live-broadcasting special programs on community radio.
*International Women's Day 2023
Corporate
Initiatives with Takara Sugiyama Social Welfare Foundation
As a board member, we are involved in the operation of the foundation, which dispatches beauticians, make-up therapists, and manicurists to welfare facilities for the elderly and facilities for the disabled in Hyogo Prefecture to provide free treatments. going.
Corporate
Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations for Equipment Products
We promote the use of lead-free solder, latex countermeasures, phthalate ester countermeasures, and low formaldehyde. We take the initiative in designing products that do not use harmful substances such as "lead" and "mercury," which are globally regulated, or limit them to below standard values.
Hairdressing
Creation of Educational Facilities
Since the dawn of the hairdressing industry, our company has contributed to the establishment of educational facilities to nurture future generations of practitioners. Currently, we have expanded from beauty technology to esthetic technology, and continue to operate "Takara International Esthetic College" and "Takara Beauty College" with the goal of acquiring accurate technology and providing reliable customer service. .
Cosmetics
LebeL id Held
LebeL plans and holds hair designer contests nationwide. “id” is a contest that 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, student, and so on.
Cosmetics
LebeL Education Program Held
LebeL holds an educational program "LEP" at 9 locations nationwide to develop the skills, knowledge, sensibility, and creativity necessary for hair designers. In addition, in combination with the Lebel Mobile School "LMS" where you can learn skills and knowledge online, we support you to acquire the skills you need now and lead to individual achievements and growth.
Corporate
Sponsorship of LED Kansai
Co-sponsored a female entrepreneur support project called LED Kansai. We are working to create opportunities for women to play an active role, including the possibility of collaboration with our company.
Hairdressing
Renewal of Shampoo Equipment to Water-saving Specifications
Approximately 137 million liters *1 of water is used per day at hair salons nationwide. At our company, we have adopted a "water-saving shower" that reduces the amount of water discharged by about 20% * 2 while maintaining the washing comfort and usability, and has achieved a reduction in water usage without changing the usual salon work.
*1 Calculated based on the amount of water used: 100 L/person, the number of business days: 300 days/year, and the number of annual salon visits nationwide (from the National Barber and Beauty Manufacturers Association (NBBA) salon user survey).
*2 Compared to our conventional products. The water saving rate varies depending on the type of shampoo equipment and usage conditions.
Cosmetics
Water Environment Conservation and Product Development That Reduces the Burden on Water Resources
Cleansing ingredients with excellent biodegradability are used to protect the water environment. By cutting cleaning ingredients by 30% *1, rinsing time can be shortened, and a water saving effect of approximately 8.8% can be expected.
*1 Compared to our conventional products
Hairdressing
Sales of High-efficiency Hot Water Systems
Sales of energy-saving high-efficiency heating device and hot water circulation system for salons (Smart Danryu series). We strive to improve the energy efficiency of our salon.
Corporate
Introduction of Solar Power Generation System
We have installed solar power generation facilities at our Osaka Plant and Shiga Office. The generated renewable energy contributes to CO2 reduction activities by supplying it to each service area through the electric power company's power grid. It contributes to the stable supply of electric energy that does not rely solely on fossil fuel power generation, even when the supply and demand for electricity is tight.
Corporate
Modal Shift in Logistics
When transporting products from TAKARA BELMONT Group factories to distant locations such as Hokkaido, we use transportation methods that have a low environmental impact, such as railways.
Hairdressing
Balancing Salon Staff Job Satisfaction with the Development of the Beauty and Beauty Industry
Through proposals and promotions for hairdressing and beauty salons, such as automating salon operations such as automatic shampoo equipment and POS registers that can manage customers and sales, and creating hairdressing and beauty salons that customers want to visit, we will provide salon staff with job satisfaction and reason. We aim to achieve both the development of beauty salons and the hairdressing industry.
Dental
Co-sponsoring the Best Hygieneist Award and Profilax Award
In order to support dental hygienists and other co-dental staff, TAKARA BELMONT co-sponsors the Japan Society of Periodontology Best Hygienist Award and the Japanese Society for Disability Dentistry Profilax Award. These awards were established with the support of our company in response to the desire of the academic society to encourage co-dental staff to participate in academic conferences and to play an active role.
Corporate
Introduction of Life Stage Consultation System
Consultant midwives who are specialists support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for worries about mental and physical health. We are increasing the happiness of employees' lives through work.
Corporate
Raising Retirement Age
We have raised the retirement age to 65 in order to create an environment in which employees over the age of 60 can work with peace of mind and lively.
Corporate
Introduction of In-house Internship System
We have adopted a system that allows employees to experience various occupations within the company. By broadening your horizons, you can add depth to your career and contribute to expanding the range of job satisfaction.
Corporate
Contributing to the Prosperity of Local Industries in Vietnam and the Improvement of Technological Capabilities
At our local subsidiary in Vietnam, we are supporting the development and improvement of technical capabilities of the hairdressing industry in Vietnam, such as creating a new brand "Kochie" with local staff that utilizes the development technology and knowledge cultivated in Japan.
Corporate
Received the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize
Our TB-SQUARE osaka ventilation control and air conditioning operation improvement efforts, which we worked on together with Daikin Industries, Ltd., were highly evaluated, and we received the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award for the first time in the 2021 Energy Conservation Awards.
Cosmetics
Development of Eco-friendly Products
For our original cosmetics brands such as LebeL and pittoretiqua, in addition to developing products for professional use, we have renewed the environmentally friendly elements of our standards to further ensure consistency with the SDGs. We are working on product development.
Cosmetics
Reduce Waste by Setting Up Refillable Products and Adopting Pouch Containers
We contribute to reducing the volume and weight of container and packaging waste discharged from salons, such as the lineup of refis products for business use that are frequently used and the adoption of pouch containers.
Cosmetics
Employment of Eco-friendly Shoppers
In order to take care of limited resources, LebeL employs sustainable eco-friendly shoppers. By using limestone as the main raw material (51% or more), we have greatly reduced the use of wood and petroleum. In addition, because it is resistant to water and is ideal for reuse, it also contributes 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
We recycle reusable metal parts when trade-in equipment or products for replacement.
Cosmetics
Use of Biomass Plastics and Recycled Materials
Some LebeL and ESTESSiMO products use biomass plastics for containers, packaging, and parts. In addition, we actively use recycled materials (recycled PET, PE, etc.), and display our original mark on the relevant containers and packaging.
Corporate
Introduction of Disaster Support Vehicles
To prepare for emergencies based on the experience and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Belmont Communications Co., Ltd., the after-sales service division of TAKARA BELMONT Group, has introduced disaster support vehicles equipped with special equipment such as high-pressure washers and generators to improve on-site response capabilities.
Corporate
Formulation of BCP (Business Continuity Plan)
As TAKARA BELMONT Group, we formulate and operate a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) so that we can continue our business even in the event of an emergency.
Cosmetics
Installation of Wastewater Treatment Equipment
At our cosmetics factory in Shiga Prefecture, we have introduced a waste liquid treatment method that uses microorganisms, and in 2014 we are expanding our capacity. Sludge generated from waste liquid treatment is properly manifested as industrial waste, and recycled by industrial waste disposal companies as raw materials for cement and roadbed materials, thereby reducing waste and becoming a resource resource. are connected.
Cosmetics
Collecting Litter Washed Ashore on the Beach
In the Cosmetics Division, we focused on marine pollution caused by waste plastic in recent years, and in collaboration with the Setouchi Olive Foundation, we collected beach litter on Teshima (Seto Inland Sea) in Shozu County, Kagawa Prefecture, donated sales proceeds, and conducted environmental education for employees. etc.
Cosmetics
Environmentally Friendly Materials for Production
Expansion of Adoption
Expansion of Adoption
In addition to product pamphlets and tools for sales promotion, we are expanding the use of FSC-certified paper for individual packaging boxes for cosmetics.
Corporate
Reuse of Packaging Materials
Reusable resin pallets and plastic cardboard boxes are used for product packaging. After delivery, they are returned to the factory for reuse.
Corporate
Volume Reduction and Reuse of Component Packaging
We actively use simple packaging or reusable boxes when delivering parts to factories in an effort to reduce waste.
Cosmetics
Support for KIDS EARTH FUND
Original calendars (not for sale) featuring works of art by children from around the world in the KIDS EARTH FUND collection. We support the activities of the foundation, which supports children around the world.
Sustainability at LebeL
