Initiatives of SDGs

　Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) is a set of international development goals from 2016 to 2030, which was adopted by the UN Sustainable Development Summit held in September 2015 building on the success of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The 2030 Agenda listed “Sustainable Development Goals” consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in order to eradicate poverty and realize a sustainable world. The SDGs are universal goals applicable, not only to developing countries but also developed countries, and pledge “Leave no one behind.” through the implementation process.

Japan makes utmost efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda with international community based on the concept of human security.


Quote: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Website "What are SDGs?"











　JO Cosmetics’ 8 Efforts for Achieving the SDGs

We, JO Cosmetics CO., Ltd., consent to SDGs advocated by United Nations, and consider developing our business to achieve sustainable society is important. In our business, we would like to contribute to reducing risks to the global environment, by utilizing the individual characteristics, and caring for the connection between people to people and people to the company and continuing small accumulations.











Work–Life balance

・Support for coping with both work and childcare/nursing care: Supporting female employees to take 100% childcare leave, promoting male employees for taking of childcare leave
・Optimizing working hours: By operating “No overtime day” system, employees can be after to balance private life with work



Health

・Protective measure for the mental health diseases: Placing counselors and the opinion box and putting the stress-check test to create comfortable working environment



Diversity

・Promoting employment of people with disabilities: Achieved designated employment rate of persons with disabilities by hiring new graduates mainly
・Promoting of active female employees participation: Female employees ratio: 65% ・ Female managers ratio: 28% ・ Build the training program of female managers



Human resources development

・Business school training system



Related certification

・Selected “Companies Driving Regional Growth” by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (October 2020)
・Qualified ”Companies declaring to promote senior active participation” by Saitama Prefecture (July 2018)
・Gold Qualified ”Companies practicing diverse work styles” by Saitama Prefecture (March 2018)



Reducing burden on the environment at the development stage

・Adopting the RSPO(MB) certified raw materials
・Shifting from heat processing to room temperature processing
・Developing the environment-friendly original cosmetics ingredients



Reducing burden on the environment at the production stage

・Monitoring waterworks・electricity・CO2 emissions
・Stock adjustment of raw materials



Recycle

・Treating factory wastewater properly following prefectural ordinances
・Promoting the recycle of the waste








　Signed up to the UN Global Compact

We, JO Cosmetics Co., Ltd., have agreed to support and signed up to the UN Global Compact (hereinafter “UNGC”), which is proposed by the United Nations, and were registered as a participating company on April 23 ,2024.At the same time, we have joined the Global Compact Network Japan, which is made up of Japanese companies that have signed the UNGC.

JO Cosmetics Co., Ltd. supports and respects the ten principles of the UN Global Compact as the UNGC signatory company.



　The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principles-based approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Responsible businesses enact the same values and principles wherever they have a presence, and know that good practices in one area do not offset harm in another. By incorporating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success.

Quote: https://unglobalcompact.org "The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact"

　The Ten Principles

The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.

Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.



Quote: unglobalcompact.org "The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact"