Apr. 01, 2024
Sustainability
Achieve a Sustainable Society That Protects Nature
TS TECH Fund Established
This time, we interviewed the members who contributed to establishing the TS TECH Fund to make donations to the nature conservation organization.
Four members of the Sustainability Section of the Corporate Communications Department who helped establish the TS TECH Fund, and who plan sustainability strategies for the TS TECH Group and encourage employees to take action
From left:
Takako Miyoshi
Noriko Kobayashi
Riko Takakura
Hina Fujikubo
MiyoshiThe TS TECH Group upholds the idea of “a company sincerely appreciated by all” as one of the principles set out in the TS TECH Philosophy. As a manufacturer, we are aware that reducing CO2 emissions in manufacturing processes and addressing environmental issues are essential to achieving sustainable growth. By becoming a company capable of reducing our environmental impact and harmoniously co-existing with nature, we believe we can continue to be a company sincerely appreciated by all.
KobayashiWe started the TS TECH Forest program in 2012 based on the concept of “giving greenery back to the earth.” This initiative involved employees taking part in ecosystem conservation activities featuring the unique characteristics of each region. But we noticed that the activities were restricted by the season and weather, and also didn’t fully contribute to ecosystem conservation. That’s why we established the TS TECH Fund to make donations to the organization dedicated to nature conservation.
FujikuboThe fund makes use of a matching gift system in which executives and employees who support the activities donate an amount of their choice each month. The company then adds matching amounts annually to make donations. The objective of the fund is to work with executives and employees to support efforts that protect nature.
TakakuraTo date, we’ve organized regular tree planting events at each location and invited employees to participate. To accelerate future sustainability activities, it’s important not just for the company to take action, but for every employee to develop a deeper understanding of sustainability and take action accordingly. But the concept of sustainability as a personal responsibility hasn’t really taken root throughout the Group.The purpose of the TS TECH Fund we established is to provide opportunities for individuals to start thinking about ecosystem conservation, develop an interest in taking personal roles, and take their first steps. Therefore, we designed the system to make it as easy as possible to participate.
Fujikubo We set up the system in November 2023. We’ve had it up and running since the beginning of fiscal 2024. The funds raised will be donated to the nature conservation organization whose mission aligns with that of Group activities. To encourage more employees to support the fund, we plan to continue our efforts to improve internal awareness of the fund and introduce the activities of the donation recipient.
MiyoshiWe believe achieving a sustainable society will require the participation of everyone throughout the Group, and we plan to continue assessing and adopting strategies to meet the evolving sustainability expectations for ourselves as a company. By doing so, we’re confident we can maintain our reputation as a company sincerely appreciated by all.