The Niterra Group engages in a variety of CSR and sustainability activities at its sites around the world.
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November 30, 2024City Cleanup in the Vicinity of the Head Office
On Saturday, November 30, we held a joint trash pickup activity with NPO HAPPY PLANET. Twenty-four volunteers, including our employee volunteers, participated in the cleanup, and cleaned from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to the Sakae area. It took about one hour to collect trash. It was raining just before the start of the activity, but the weather gradually recovered during the activity time. It was noticeable that many umbrellas were discarded. In addition, cigarette butts, PET bottles, and larger items such as golf clubs and rain boots were also noticeable, and in the end, about 44 kg of trash was collected!
October 30, 2024Acceptance of Junior High School Students for Company Visits
On October 30, we hosted a visit by five students from Showa Gakuin Junior High School, a private school, at our Venture Lab Tokyo. On the day of the visit, we introduced the company, our products, and our group in our showroom. In addition to explaining about our mainstay products, “spark plugs” and “oxygen sensors,” the students deepened their understanding of the Group's sustainability activities. In addition, through interaction with our employees, visitors were able to hear firsthand about our efforts as students, our current operations, and our work style. During the Q&A session, the participants asked questions such as “Why did you decide to join the company?” and “What are the things you should work on during your school days? The opportunity to interact with junior high school students is usually limited, so this was a very meaningful time for us as well.
October 26, 2024Beach Cleanup in Tokoname City
On Saturday, October 26, employee volunteers cleaned up the beach in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. This event was jointly organized by NPO HAPPY PLANET and Niterra, with the cooperation of the Tokoname City, and a total of 16 people, including our employees, participated. Under cloudy, neither hot nor cold weather, we collected 58.5 kg of trash, including broken skateboards and business bags, in addition to plastic packaging for snacks and lunch boxes and plastic bottle caps in about one hour of activity.
October 23, 2024Support for International Students
In order to promote international exchange and develop human resources who will be responsible for friendly relations between Japan and other countries, we established the Niterra scholarship fund for overseas students to provide scholarships to international students from all over the world. In fiscal 2024, we newly awarded scholarships to nine people attending universities and graduate schools in Aichi Prefecture.
October 20, 2024Tree Planting Experience in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
The Niterra Group conducted a tree-planting experience in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, together with eight volunteers who were recruited from within the company. This was the second time that we have participated in this activity to deepen understanding that forests not only absorb carbon dioxide and reduce global warming, but also play an important role in preserving biodiversity by providing a home for a wide variety of living creatures.
In the first planting in 2022, 150 Quercus serrata trees were planted, but only about 60% of the saplings were growing well due to snowfall and feeding damage by deer or other animals. This time, we planted a new tree species on land adjacent to the first afforestation site. After a lecture on forest conservation by Kasahara Lumber Co. Ltd. Although it was a chilly day, all participants worked up a sweat as they planted trees enthusiastically.
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We planted trees in Hida Takayama!
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We Confirmed the Aftermath of Tree Planting in Hida Takayama
October 13, 2024 Co-sponsorship of Ningyo Joruri “Bunraku”
On October 13, we co-hosted a Bunraku, a traditional Japanese puppet show, with the Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency at the Niterra HALL (Nagoya City). “Bunraku” is one of Japan's representative traditional performing arts, a comprehensive art form that combines tayu, shamisen, and puppets. The tayu narrates the story, the shamisen player plays the shamisen, and the three puppeteers perform a complex drama. The performer gave easy-to-understand explanations of the plot, and electronic subtitles were placed on the stage to make the performance more enjoyable for first-time viewers. The audience enjoyed the traditional performing arts with great interest.
October 01, 2024Start of the Autumn Edition of the IoT Smart Trash Can “SmaGO”
We support the IoT smart trash bins "SmaGO" installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya-odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). This October, we launched the autumn edition of our new design. With a new look, we will continue to create new value for society, aiming to realize a sustainable society and a society that recognizes diversity.
As in the spring and summer editions, the design continues to feature a fusion of artwork by Heralbony contracted artists.
What SmaGo is: It is an IoT smart trash can that is powered by solar power and does not require a power source. It has a function that automatically compresses garbage to about 1/5 when it accumulates, and can hold up to about 600 liters of garbage, reducing the number of times garbage is collected without overflowing. In addition, the communication function allows garbage accumulation to be managed and analyzed in real time on the cloud, enabling efficient garbage collection, which is expected to reduce collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection work.
FORCETEC. Inc.
https://forcetec.jp/
“Smart Action Project” using the IoT smart trash can “SmaGO” being installed in Omotesando, Tokyo
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000080115.html
HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
Niterra continues to support IoT smart trash can “SmaGO”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
SmaGO in Omotesando
SmaGO in Hisaya-odori Park
September 28, 2024 City Cleanup in the Vicinity of the Head Office
On Saturday, September 28, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to Sakae area. This activity was a joint event of NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company. A total of 15 people, including employee volunteers, participated in the activity, which took about one hour. Due to the extremely hot weather, the event was held in the evening again this month, as it was last month. We collected about 16 kg of trash, including cigarettes, plastic bottles, food containers, eyeglasses, DVD sets, and other discarded items.
August 24, 2024 City Cleanup in the Vicinity of the Head Office
On Saturday, August 24, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to Yaba Park. This activity was a joint event with NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company.
A total of 18 people, including employee volunteers, participated in the activity, which took about one hour. Normally, the activity is held in the morning, but due to the extremely hot weather, it was held in the evening this time. Many items such as cigarettes, plastic bottles, umbrellas, etc. were discarded, and including large items such as vacuum cleaners, the total amount of trash collected was approximately 35kg!
August 16, 2024 Co-sponsor of "Let's Become a Theater Staff" Event at the Niterra HALL
On Friday, August 16, we co-sponsored the “Let's Become a Theater Staff” event at the Niterra HALL for the sixth time. The 24 elementary school students who participated in the event seemed nervous at first, but once they began their experience, they read the announcement script with confidence, posed on stage, and enjoyed their roles. In the second half of the tour, the participants rode the seri, stage elevator, down into the abyss and observed the stage mechanisms and equipment, including the gold folding screen and the grand piano. The participants seemed very interested in the tour.
August 06, 2024 Workshop for Elementary School Students
On Friday, August 16, we co-sponsored the “Let's Become a Theater Staff” event at the Niterra HALL for the sixth time. The 24 elementary school students who participated in the event seemed nervous at first, but once they began their experience, they read the announcement script with confidence, posed on stage, and enjoyed their roles. In the second half of the tour, the participants rode the seri, stage elevator, down into the abyss and observed the stage mechanisms and equipment, including the gold folding screen and the grand piano. The participants seemed very interested in the tour.
August 03, 2024 Holding a Clothing Giveaway
On August 3, a Clothing Giveaway was held during the “Kanayama Festival” held in the vicinity of the Niterra HALL in Nagoya. This event, which began in 2023, collects clothing no longer worn by employees due to out-of-size or other reasons and offers it free of charge at the venue of children's events. We were able to contribute to the reuse of clothing by having visitors take in mainly children's clothing.
July 16, 2024 Acceptance of Junior High School Students for Company Visits
On July 16, we hosted a company visit by junior high school students at our Venture Lab Tokyo.
Nine students (Five in the morning and four in the afternoon) from Furendo Gakuen Junior High School visited our company and we introduced our company and products in the showroom, gave them an overview of our group, our main product “Spark Plug” and “Regional CCU Project” which aims to realize a Circular Economy. We also introduced our group's activities related to sustainability, as well as “how we work” and “what we do now” by our female employees, who actively asked questions during the Q&A session. It was a meaningful time for us to interact with junior high school students, with whom we do not usually have the opportunity to interact.
July 05, 2024 Start of the Summer Edition of the IoT Smart Trash Can “SmaGO”
We support the IoT smart trash bins "SmaGO" installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya-odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). Starting this July, a new design summer edition has started. With a new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that mutually recognizes diversity.
In addition, in this summer edition, following the spring edition, in addition to Omotesando, Hisaya-odori Park also uses a design that combines art drawn by Heralbony contract artists.
What SmaGo is: It is an IoT smart trash can that is powered by solar power and does not require a power source. It has a function that automatically compresses garbage to about 1/5 when it accumulates, and can hold up to about 600 liters of garbage, reducing the number of times garbage is collected without overflowing. In addition, the communication function allows garbage accumulation to be managed and analyzed in real time on the cloud, enabling efficient garbage collection, which is expected to reduce collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection work.
FORCETEC. Inc.
https://forcetec.jp/
HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
“Smart Action Project” using the IoT smart trash can “SmaGO” being installed in Omotesando, Tokyo
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000080115.html
Niterra continues to support IoT smart trash can “SmaGO”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
SmaGO in Omotesando
SmaGO in Hisaya-odori Park
July 01, 2024 Donation of Our Product "SUMIKAZE"
On June 28, we donated five units of our product "SUMIKAZE" to the City of Nagoya. The "SUMIKAZE" is an ozone generator that uses our plasma technology to generate ozone, which controls bacteria, viruses, and odors. While controlling bacteria, viruses, and odors, it provides a "safe and secure space" that does not affect the human body.
The SUMIKAZE donated this time will be used in the office area of the city hall, the Niterra Hall, of which we are the naming rights partner.
Sales Launch of New Ozone Generator "SUMIKAZE" Model and Opening of Company's EC Website~Providing a safe and secure space by inhibiting viruses, bacteria, and odors~.
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/7e369a56074c7e10db8655e6fc36d82f_1.pdf
Jun 22, 2024 We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, June 22, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya-Odori Park in front of our headquarters to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity was a joint event between HAPPY PLANET, an NPO, and our company.
A total of 15 people, including volunteers from outside the company, participated in the activity, which took about one hour. Cigarettes, plastic bottles, and other trash were discarded along the roadside. Including extension cords and large parts for vehicles, the total amount of trash collected was approximately 79.1 kg!
Jun 11, 2024 Hazard Simulation Training Held for High School Students
We held an "In-Company Safety Training (Hands-on Hazard Simulation)" for students of Komaki Technical High School at our Komaki Plant. This program was held for five days from June 5 (Wed.) to 11 (Tue.), and 201 first-year students learned about safety through classroom lectures on hazardous areas and preventive measures in factory operations, and hands-on practice using a hazard simulator. The 201 first-year students learned about safety through classroom lectures on hazardous areas and preventive measures at factory work and hands-on practice using a hazard simulator. Questionnaires and confirmation tests conducted after the training confirmed that the students' awareness of safety had improved.
May 25, 2024 Beach Cleanup in Tokoname City
On Saturday, May 25, employee volunteers cleaned up the beach in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. This event was jointly organized by Ono Community, NPO HAPPY PLANET, and Niterra with the cooperation of the Tokoname City, and a total of 31 people, including our employees and their families participated. On the day of the event, under clear skies, we collected 125 kg of trash, including empty cans and PET bottles, as well as cameras, hoses, beer cases, and other items in about an hour's activity.
April 27, 2024 We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, April 27th, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company.
A total of 17 people, including volunteers from outside the company, participated on the day of the event, and the activity took approximately one hour. There was a lot of trash such as cigarettes and plastic bottles, and it was piled up in areas where there were no trash cans. The amount of garbage collected was approximately 48.2 kg!
April 22, 2024IoT Smart Trash Can "SmaGO" Spring Version Has Started!
We support the IoT smart trash bins "SmaGO" installed along Omotesando in Tokyo and in Hisaya Odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). Starting this April, a new design spring edition has started. With a new look, we will continue to create new value for society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that mutually recognizes diversity.
In addition, in this spring edition, in addition to Omotesando, Hisaya Odori Park also uses a design that combines art drawn by Heralbony contract artists.
What SmaGo is: It is an IoT smart trash can that is powered by solar power and does not require a power source. It has a function that automatically compresses garbage to about 1/5 when it accumulates, and can hold up to about 600 liters of garbage, reducing the number of times garbage is collected without overflowing. In addition, the communication function allows garbage accumulation to be managed and analyzed in real time on the cloud, enabling efficient garbage collection, which is expected to reduce collection costs and CO2 emissions associated with collection work.
FORCETEC. Inc.
https://forcetec.jp/
HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
https://www.heralbony.jp/
“Smart Action Project” using the IoT smart trash can “SmaGO” being installed in Omotesando, Tokyo
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000080115.html
Niterra continues to support IoT smart trash can “SmaGO”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/1a2ade1f1e486c7633d67d7cb6fc04ed.pdf
SmaGO in Omotesando
SmaGO in Hisaya-odori Park
March 31, 2024 Donating a Portion of Vending Machine Sales
To contribute to the local community, a portion of the proceeds from vending machines installed at the Ise Plant were donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
March 11, 2024We co-sponsored a Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Concert!
On March 11th, at the Niterra Hall (Nagoya City), we co-hosted the”Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Concert'', an independent project of the Niterra Hall, along with Naka Police Station, Naka Fire Department, and Naka Ward Office. The purpose of this event is to provide attendees with a thorough knowledge of disaster prevention through lectures and simple training while enjoying a music concert. This year, the 8th time in total, the event was filled to capacity with approximately 1,500 people attending, reflecting the growing awareness of disaster prevention. In addition to enjoying performances and performances by the Aichi Prefectural Police Band and the Pokkalemon Fire Band, the participants also learned about disaster prevention and mitigation through a variety of content, including shake-out drills and a dark hall experience.
March 10, 2024Volunteer at Marathon Festival Nagoya Aichi 2024
On March 10th, we volunteered to supply water at the Nagoya Women's Marathon and Nagoya City Marathon of the Marathon Festival Nagoya-Aichi 2024, which we supported as a Gold Sponsor. This year, 16 people, including employees of group companies, and their families participated in the volunteer activities. Although the wind was strong and the temperature was low, we provided water to the runners and cheered them on while feeling the energy from the runners up close.
March 10, 2024We Presented "Wajima Lacquerware" to the Winners of the Nagoya Women's Marathon
The traditional craft "Wajima lacquerware" was seriously damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1st. Niterra Group, as a manufacturing company, wanted to support the revival of "Wajima-nuri" and presented Wajima-nuri lacquerware as a supplementary prize to the winners of the Nagoya Women's Marathon and Nagoya Women's Wheelchair Marathon, which we sponsored as a gold sponsor.
February 24, 2024We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, February 24th, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya Odori Park in front of the head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and was held for the seventh time this year.
A total of 23 people, including volunteers from outside the company, participated on the day, and the activity lasted about an hour. There was a lot of garbage such as umbrellas, cigarettes, and plastic bottles, as well as artificial flowers, flower pots, and electric bicycle batteries, and the total amount of garbage collected was approximately 98.6 kg!
January 27, 2024We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, January 27th, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya Odori Park in front of the head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and was held for the sixth time this year.
A total of 15 people, including volunteers from outside the company and children, participated on the day of the event, and the activity lasted about an hour. There was a lot of garbage such as umbrellas, cigarettes, and plastic bottles, as well as Wi-Fi devices, smartphone chargers, badminton rackets, etc. The total amount of garbage collected was approximately 42.3 kg!
January 06, 2024IoT Smart Trash Can "SmaGO" Winter Version Has Started!
We have installed IoT smart trash cans "SmaGO" along Omotesando in Tokyo and Hisaya Odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). A new winter edition with a new design has started in Omotesando from January 6th and Hisaya Odori Park from January 5th. With a new look, we will continue to create new value in society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that recognizes diversity.
In addition, SmaGO in Omotesando has a design that fuses art drawn by Heralboni contract artists.
What SmaGo is: A smart trash can that is self-sufficient with renewable energy, compresses garbage to one-fifth, and manages the amount of accumulation using IoT.
Our company release
We will start sponsoring the smart trash can "SmaGO" as a contribution to environmental activities realized by the city, people and companies working together.
~At Hisaya Odori Park near our head office from July~
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/detail/002685.html
"-Cleaning the city with the power of companies-Using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
We have started supporting the smart action project in Omotesando.”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/aae5cda86de3a47e940d66f332f1b329.pdf
Related page
Supporting smart action projects using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
IoT Smart Trash Can "SmaGO" Autumn Version has Started!
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SmaGO in Omotesando
SmaGO in Hisaya-odori Park
December 23, 2023We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, December 23rd, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya Odori Park in front of the head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and was held for the fifth time this year.
A total of 17 people, including volunteers from outside the company and children, participated on the day, and the activity lasted about an hour. In addition to cigarettes, cans, plastic bottles, and plastic umbrellas, large pieces of garbage such as car batteries were also discarded, and the collected garbage weighed approximately 45 kg!
November 24, 2023We Confirmed the Aftermath of Tree Planting in Hida Takayama
In the fall of 2022, employees and their families planted 150 young Quercus oak trees.
One year has passed since then, and when we checked the growth situation on-site, we found that wild animals such as wild boars and serows were causing damage (eating buds, destroying the plantation area, etc.). Only a little more than half of the 150 Quercus trees were growing safely.
In the future, we will strengthen measures against damage from animals and protect the remaining Quercus oaks so that they can grow smoothly.
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We planted trees in Hida Takayama! (Our website)
Current plantation area
After being dug up by a boar
The protection net (green) had been torn
Quercus konara (red leaf tree) was survived by the surrounding bamboo trees
November 03, 2023We Cooperated with Dinosaur Lab! King of Hunters.
From November 3rd (Friday) to November 5th (Sunday), We cooperated the Nagoya performance of “Dinosaur Lab! King of Hunters from DINO-A-LIVE “.
"Dinosaur Lab!" is an edutainment (education + entertainment) where you can learn about living things, nature, and the earth through encounters with living dinosaurs. We also cooperated to support the learning of the children who will lead the next generation.
The children who watched the performance watched the performance with their eyes sparkling as they watched the powerful, real-looking dinosaurs appear on stage.
October 28, 2023We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, October 28th, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya Odori Park in front of the head office to the area around Sakae. This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and this year marks the fourth time it has been held. We were blessed with good weather on the day, and a total of 23 people, including children, participated in the event. Over the course of about an hour, we collected about 48 kg of trash, including batteries, heaters, plastic umbrellas, cigarette butts, and empty cans, while paying close attention to areas such as between the shrubbery and near the road curbs!
October 17, 2023Support for International Students
In order to promote international exchange and develop human resources who will be responsible for friendly relations between Japan and other countries, we established the Niterra scholarship fund for overseas students to provide scholarships to international students from all over the world. In fiscal 2023, we newly awarded scholarships to nine people attending universities and graduate schools in Aichi Prefecture.
October 15, 2023We Held an Environmental Workshop!
On October 15(Sun), at the Global Center in the Aichi Expo Memorial Park (Morikoro Park), we held an environmental workshop for our employees and their families.
This time, with the cooperation of "DIY-BUCHI", which holds many lectures and workshops on the theme of sustainability, the participants listened to a lecture on the situation of abandoned bamboo forests, which are said to be damaged by bamboo, and how to use bamboo sustainably. After that, they made bamboo plates and cups using the wood from the forest.
After learning about bamboo, they polished the bamboo with sandpaper with serious expressions as they began making it, and had fun coloring the bamboo to complete their own favorite bamboo plates and cups.
October 01, 2023IoT Smart Trash Can "SmaGO" Autumn Version has Started!
We have installed IoT smart trash cans "SmaGO" along Omotesando in Tokyo and Hisaya Odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). This time, the autumn edition with a new design started on October 1st. With a new look, we will continue to create new value in society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that recognizes diversity.
In addition, SmaGO in Omotesando has a design that fuses art drawn by Heralboni contract artists.
What SmaGo is: A smart trash can that is self-sufficient with renewable energy, compresses garbage to one-fifth, and manages the amount of accumulation using IoT.
Our company release
We will start sponsoring the smart trash can "SmaGO" as a contribution to environmental activities realized by the city, people and companies working together.
~At Hisaya Odori Park near our head office from July~
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/detail/002685.html
"-Cleaning the city with the power of companies-Using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"We have started supporting the smart action project in Omotesando.”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/aae5cda86de3a47e940d66f332f1b329.pdf
SmaGO in Omotesando
SmaGO in Hisaya-odori Park
August 26, 2023We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, August 26th, employee volunteers picked up trash from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to the Nishiki area in Sakae.
This activity is a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and was held for the third time this year.
Despite the intense heat, a total of 23 people, including children, participated on the day.
The activity took about an hour while taking proper precautions against heat stroke, and while carefully checking between the shrubbery and near the curbs of the road, we collected about 24 kg of trash, including plastic umbrellas, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and food bags.
At Hisaya-Odori park
August 18, 2023 Co-sponsor of "Let's Become a Theater Staff" Event at the NTK HALL
On Friday, August 18, we co-sponsored the “Let's be a Theater Staff” (formerly known as “Backstage Tour”) at the NTK HALL. This fifth time, the content was changed from the previous backstage tours. The 24 elementary school students who participated enjoyed the two-hour event by operating the sound and lighting equipment, making announcements, and seriously engaging in the production as if they were on stage, experiencing equipment they would not normally be able to see or touch.
August 06, 2023 Holding a Clothing Giveaway
On August 6, we held a flea market at the "Kanayama Festival" held near the Niterra HALL in Nagoya, and donated clothing collected from our employees that they no longer wore due to sizing or other reasons, free of charge.
Visitors picked up the clothes they wanted and looked at them, and the venue was lively.
More than half of the clothes we prepared were picked up, and we were able to contribute to reuse.
July 20, 2023We Donated Reusable bags and Tote Bags!
On July 20th, we donated reusable bags and tote bags to the Aichi Prefecture Single Parents and Children and Widows Welfare Federation. the Aichi Prefecture Single Parents and Children and Widows Welfare Association. The Aichi Prefecture Single Parents and Children and Widows Welfare Federation is a social welfare corporation that operates the Maternals and children life support facility and the Aichi Mothers and Children and Fathers and Children Welfare Center. They provide daily necessities and food to single-parent families in Aichi Prefecture, and the reusable bags and tote bags we handed out will be used to take these supplies home.
July 14, 2023 Support for Sales Trip by the Center for Workplace Employment for the Disabled
The “Handicapped Labor Center Kamigami”, a business that supports people with disabilities toward general employment, came to the cafeteria at the Ise Plant to sell their products on site. On the day of the sale, homemade udon noodles and pastries with calcium and vegetable powder kneaded into them were sold to employees.
July 11, 2023 Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign
In order to eliminate traffic accidents and violations and to raise traffic safety awareness, a traffic safety patrol was set up at the intersection in front of the Ise Plant. This activity has been conducted every month since 1994.
July 01, 2023IoT smart trash can "SmaGO" summer version has started!
We have installed IoT smart trash cans "SmaGO" along Omotesando in Tokyo and Hisaya Odori Park near our headquarters (Nagoya City). This time, the summer edition with a new design started on July 1st. With a new look, we will continue to create new value in society and aim to realize a sustainable society and a society that recognizes diversity.
In addition, SmaGO in Omotesando has a design that fuses art drawn by Heralboni contract artists.
What SmaGo is: A smart trash can that is self-sufficient with renewable energy, compresses garbage to one-fifth, and manages the amount of accumulation using IoT.
Our company release
We will start sponsoring the smart trash can "SmaGO" as a contribution to environmental activities realized by the city, people and companies working together.
~At Hisaya Odori Park near our head office from July~
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/detail/002685.html
"-Cleaning the city with the power of companies-Using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
We have started supporting the smart action project in Omotesando.”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/aae5cda86de3a47e940d66f332f1b329.pdf
Related page
April 01, 2023
Supporting smart action projects using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
June 24, 2023We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, June 24, employee volunteers picked up litter from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the head office to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is held as a joint event between NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and it was held for the second time this term.
A total of 23 people, including volunteers from outside the company and children, participated on the day of the event, and the activity took about an hour under cloudy weather. About 61kg of garbage was collected including plastic umbrellas, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, food bags, small refrigerators, and other large items!
May 17, 2023We Donated Reusable Bags!
On May 17, we donated reusable bags to the Aichi Disaster Victims Support Center and the NPO Japanese Ukrainian Culture Association. The Aichi Disaster Victims Support Center is providing daily necessities and food to people who have evacuated to Aichi Prefecture due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the NPO Japanese Ukrainian Culture Association is providing daily necessities and food to people who have been evacuated to Aichi Prefecture from Ukraine.The reusable bags we provided will be used for bringing these supplies home.
April 22, 2023We Cleaned the City Near the Headquarters!
On Saturday, April 22, employee volunteers picked up litter from Hisaya-odori Park in front of the headquarters to Shirakawa Park in Fushimi. This activity is held as a joint event between the NPO HAPPY PLANET and our company, and was held for the first time this term. A total of 22 people, including volunteers from outside the company and children, participated in the event.
The weather was fine that day, and we spent about an hour cleaning up. The participants collected approximately 24 kg of garbage, including plastic umbrellas, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and food bags, while carefully looking between the bushes and near the curb of the road!
Finish point(Fushimi)
April 01, 2023Supporting smart action projects using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
Since April 1, we have been supporting a smart action project using 34 IoT smart trash cans "SmaGO" installed on the sidewalk along Omotesando, Tokyo. It is also installed in Hisaya Odori Park near the head office (Nagoya City), but “SmaGO” is a smart trash can that is self-sufficient with renewable energy, compresses garbage to one-fifth, and manages the amount of accumulation using IoT. This project started as a new challenge to a recycling-oriented society, starting with the proper disposal of garbage. By fusing a sustainable garbage collection system with art drawn by Heralboni contract artists, we aim to create new value in society while enjoying art, and realize a sustainable society and a society that recognizes diversity.
Our company release
"-Cleaning the city with the power of companies-Using IoT smart trash can "SmaGO"
We have started supporting the smart action project in Omotesando.”
https://www.ngkntk.co.jp/news/upload/aae5cda86de3a47e940d66f332f1b329.pdf
March 31, 2024 Cleanup Activities around the Office
To contribute to the local community, we conduct cleanup activities around the company. This activity is conducted once a month, with employees from the General Affairs Department and other departments working on nearby sidewalks to collect PET bottles and cigarette butts to help beautify the area.
September 24, 2023 Sharing the Parking Lot for “Nakatsugawa THE SOLAR BUDOKAN 2023”
To support local activities, we rented a parking lot in our plant for “Nakatsugawa THE SOLAR BUDOKAN 2023” held at Nakatsugawa Sports Park. THE SOLAR BUDOKAN is a solar rock festival that is 100% powered by renewable energy, using solar power to generate all the electricity needed to run the concert.
April 19, 2023Cleaning activities around the Komaki factory
Since 2021, we have been conducting cleaning activities centered around the Komaki Plant, the company area, and the sidewalks and gutters in nearby areas. This cleaning activity is jointly carried out once a month by NGK SPARK PLUG and group companies Ceramic Sensor and NGK SPARK PLUG Alpha Service in order to contribute to the local community.
On April 19th, seven people participated and collected 1.8 kg of trash, including cigarette butts, empty drink cans, plastic bottles, and metal scraps.
On May 17th, five people participated and collected 0.6 kg of trash, including empty cigarette boxes, butts, plastic bottles, glass pieces, and CD discs.
On June 20th, seven people participated and collected 0.4 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty drink cans, dry batteries, and disposable lighters.
On July 18th, seven people participated and collected 0.9 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty beverage cans, and plastic food packaging.
On August 22nd, nine people participated and collected 1.3 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty beverage cans, masks, and plastic candy packaging.
November 01, 2023We Held a Social Gathering at an Elementary School in Satsuma Town
Nittoku Spark Tech WKS Satsuma plant will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. As part of the commemorative event, we provided school lunches designed by our employees to elementary and junior high schools in Satsuma Town, and planned a social gathering with students. The first event was held on November 10th.
On the day of the event, Satsuma plant employees visited the elementary school and introduced the company to 86 sixth grade students, which also served as career education, and they enjoyed working up a sweat together in a tag rugby class. At the school lunch, the students also tasted curry and naan, which are Indian dishes where our group company is located.
September 01, 2023Contribution to the Region through Naming Rights for Prefectural Parks!
We have concluded a naming rights agreement for the Hokusatsu Prefectural Park in Satsuma Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, where our factory is located. The nickname is "Niterra Nittoku Spark Tech WKS Park". Through naming rights, we will contribute to regional revitalization.
May 20, 2023 Participated in the 27th Tenryu River System Environmental Picnic
We participated in an event to clean up the Tenryu River and its tributaries, and contributed to the beautification of the environment of the Tenryu River while thinking about the significance and importance of garbage separation. This event is hosted by the Nagano Industrial Promotion Organization Ina Center and is held once a year. A total of 95 organizations and approximately 4,000 people participated in the event, including 21 employees from our company. On the day of the event, we contributed to the beautification of the environment by cleaning up the banks of the Tenryu River and collecting waste plastic, combustible garbage, metals, glass, and other materials.
April 19, 2023Cleaning Activities Around the Komaki Plant
Since 2021, we have been conducting cleaning activities centered around the Komaki Plant, the company area, and the sidewalks and gutters in nearby areas. This cleaning activity is jointly carried out once a month by NGK SPARK PLUG and group companies CERAMIC SENSOR and NITTOKU ALPHA SERVICE in order to contribute to the local community.
On April 19th, seven people participated and collected 1.8 kg of trash, including cigarette butts, empty drink cans, plastic bottles, and metal scraps.
On July 18th, seven people participated and collected 0.9 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty beverage cans, and plastic food packaging.
On August 22nd, nine people participated and collected 1.3 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty beverage cans, masks, and plastic candy packaging.
On September 19th, we collected 0.9 kg of garbage, including numerous cigarette butts, empty drink cans, and plastic food packaging.
On October 16th, we collected 0.9 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty drink cans, and plastic food packaging.
On November 20th, we collected 0.9 kg of trash, including numerous cigarette butts, empty drink cans, and plastic food packaging.
On January 22nd, we collected 0.9 kg of garbage including cigarette butts, tissues, empty cans, and plastic bottles.
On February 20th, we collected 0.9 kg of garbage, including disposable masks, cigarette butts, tissues, empty cans, and plastic bottles.
April 01, 2023Contribution to the Community through the Naming Rights of Pedestrian Bridge!
We are selected as a naming rights partner company for a pedestrian bridge near our Komaki plant (Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture). The nickname of the pedestrian bridge is "NTK CERATEC Iwasaki Pedestrian Bridge Enjoying Creation and Challenge" by arranging the corporate slogan "Enjoy creativity and challenges with ceramics".
September 02, 2023 Participation in “Spo-GOMI“
Three of our employees participated in “Spo-GOMI” held at Lake Hamana in the neighboring prefecture. Twenty-four teams participated in the event and collected 171 kg of trash. The employees' team came in 22nd place, but the team alone collected 1.81 kg of trash.
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August 01, 2024 Visit Local Fire Department
To express their appreciation for their daily activities, seven companies from the same industrial park visited the local fire department. At the fire department, we observed the daily training of firefighters, toured the firefighting facilities, and participated in a roundtable discussion to deepen exchanges. We also donated daily necessities.
May 11, 2023We donated to the Changshu City Charity Federation!
We made a donation to the Charity Federation in Changshu City, where our company is located. We will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities by collaborating with the Charity Federation.
November 16, 2023 Cleaning Activities Near the Plant
In order to contribute to the local community, a cleanup activity was held on November 16 along a residential street next to the plant. This activity has been conducted every year since 2013, with approximately 50 to 80 people participating each year. The volunteers not only clean up litter and fallen leaves along the roadsides and ditches, but also clean up the grass and grassy areas of elderly people who live alone. They also cut grass and branches for elderly people living alone.
July 12, 2023 Supporting Blood Drives
On July 12, we organized a blood drive together with the Blood Transfusion Unit of Severan Jaya Hospital, and 12 employee volunteers assisted in organizing the drive. In addition, to make it easier for employees to donate blood, we provided bus transportation to the site and prepared meals for them.
April 28, 2023 Supporting Environmental Awareness Activities
To raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability, we supported “Environmental Awareness Programs” in various locations throughout India. This activity has been conducted for the general public since 2021. More than 4,000 people have participated in the program, which has been held at least 10 times a month through October .
March 29, 2022We planted trees!
Based on our Green India Initiative, we planted trees in local industrial areas as requested by HSIIDC (Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation). 15 employees participated in this initiative to raise environmental awareness among the general public.
October 01, 2023 Technical Seminar at Van Lang University
We provided professional knowledge and skills seminars for automotive engineering technology students at Van Lang University. In addition, scholarships (POSM) were awarded to students who had achieved outstanding results in the previous year. All of the approximately 300 students who attended the seminar were very enthusiastic, and were very active in asking questions and sharing information related to their research.
October 01, 2023 Visit to the Orphan Center
Twenty-two employees visited the Red Cross Orphan Center in Da Nang to give gifts to the children. The visit was a combination of employee training and activities. The weather was fine and the employees enjoyed playing with the children.
June 01, 2023 Supporting Students in Technical Departments of Universities and Colleges
We supported a miniature car contest for students at an automotive engineering school. The model cars used Wi-Fi and 2-stroke spark plugs as key components, and we supported the students during the contest, providing grants and spark plugs. The contest was held outdoors, using the school grounds as a race track. About 500 students from many universities in southern Vietnam participated in the contest.
June 01, 2023 Participation in a Walking Event to Raise Funds for Charity
Employees participated in a walking event to raise funds to support workers and orphans in need of assistance due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection. Employees, along with participants from other companies, walked about 5 km in sunny and hot weather. The company also donated 2,000 fans.
October 18, 2023 Donation of Food Items!
We set up a collection box in the company cafeteria and donated food and other items collected from employees to the Food Bank, the largest food relief charity in Australia. The food was delivered to those in need, and at the same time, the food waste problem was addressed.
August 25, 2023 Donation of Sanitary Items
Collection boxes were placed in the company cafeteria to collect sanitary products from employees and donated to those in need through “Share the Dignity,” a women's charity organization.The products are distributed to people experiencing difficulties such as homelessness and domestic violence.
July 04, 2023 Gifts of Solar Lights to the Children
About 30 employees assembled 50 solar lights and donated them to children. This is an initiative through Solar Buddy, an organization that supports children who do not have access to energy services necessary for their daily lives. With solar lights, children can study at night. The solar lights allow children to learn at night and save the fuel costs required for kerosene lamps (equivalent to 16 weeks of wages).
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December 15, 2023 Donations to Children in Need of Medical Care
50/50 raffle tickets were sold and proceeds were donated through the charitable organization “Ignite a Better World Foundation”. Donations will be put to good use through local hospitals and children's foundations.
December 12, 2023 Donation of Christmas gifts for children
Thirty-five employees prepared clothing, shoes, and toys and donated them to 10 children in need. This activity was conducted in cooperation with “The Salvation Army,” an international NGO and Christian organization that works worldwide to help those in need.
September 29, 2023 Cleaning Activities
At the West Virginia Plant, 10 employees participated in a cleanup activity to collect 15 bags of trash, used tires, oil recovery equipment, and a mop from an environmental protection standpoint.
August 30, 2023 Donation of School Bags and School Supplies to Nearby Elementary Schools
As a contribution to the community, the West Virginia Plant donated backpacks to five local elementary schools. The plant also donated crayons, pencils, folders, paper, and other school supplies in backpacks to elementary school students in need of assistance.
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October 04, 2024Sponsorship of the Happy Cocuera Project
We sponsored the “Happy Cocuera Project” to celebrate Children's Day. In cooperation with the local health department, we provided ball pool, balloon art, candy, etc. to 200 children living near the plant.
September 22, 2024 Sponsorship of Health and Environmental Protection Awareness Event
The event was sponsored to promote health and raise awareness of environmental protection. Participants were challenged to walk or run, and health checks and information on environmental protection were provided at the venue. On the day of the event, approximately 2,700 people, including employees, took part in the event under sunny skies.
August 25, 2024 Sponsorship of a Local Walking Event
We sponsored a walking event conducted by the Association of Parents and Friends of People with Disabilities (APAE). The event aimed to provide opportunities for exercise and social participation for those with special needs. Approximately 350 people participated in the event and enjoyed walking and stretching.
August 24, 2024Sponsorship of the Brazil Baseball Series (BBS) 2024
We sponsored the “Baseball Championship” to put the sport into practice and helped organize the tournament. The tournament attracted approximately 400 players and 6,000 spectators. In addition to baseball, activities such as musical performances and food were offered, making the event a great success.
August 18, 2024 Sponsorship of Arts-themed Events
We supported an event that combined elements of Brazilian and Japanese art and culture. The event was held with the aim of promoting culture and revitalizing the local community. The venue hosted a variety of activities, including theater, music, circus, and workshops, with approximately 15,000 participants.
July 21, 2024 Support for UNDOKAI
We supported local UNDOKAI held for the purpose of promoting sports and Japanese culture. An UNDOKAI is an athletic competition that has been held in Japanese schools and communities for many years.
Blessed with fine weather on the day of the event, approximately 1,000 children, adults, and senior citizens from the local city and neighboring cities participated and enjoyed a variety of competitions.
July 12, 2024Donation of Blankets to Local Organizations
In preparation for the cold weather, we donated 988 blankets to a local social organization. These blankets will be distributed to those in financial need through the organization. Our employees also participated in the distribution activity.
May 30, 2024 Donation of Water, Food, Hygiene products, etc. to Victims of the Torrential Rains
We donated water, food, hygiene supplies, and other items to those affected by the torrential rains in southern Brazil. These relief items were provided by our employees.
March 23, 2024 Sponsored activities to Support People Suffering from Alopecia
We sponsored an activity to donate wigs to people suffering from alopecia.
This activity aims to contribute to human health, well-being and dignity. Our employees participated in the haircuts and donated hair for wigs and other items.
March 01, 2024 Donated to the "Tia Chica” Campaign
We participated in the "Tia Chica" campaign carried out by the Social Solidarity Fund of Mogi das Cruzes and donated sanitary products.The campaign aims to protect the dignity of women in the fight against menstrual poverty.
February 29, 2024Supporting the "Assistive Technology in Communication" project
We support the "Communication Support Technology" project, an activity that promotes learning and communication among people with disabilities in local communities where our company is located. This project is provided by the Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Individuals of Mogi das Cruzes (APAE) and targets 60 children and adolescents with disabilities, aged 6 to 13, who use communication technology (tablets) This is achieved through the use of images to facilitate everyday communication between children and young people with disabilities and their families. This activity took place twice a week for eight months, with each student participating in the program for 30 minutes once a week.
December 12, 2023 Donated sweets and toys to children
We donated sweets, toys, and other items as Christmas gifts to 215 children in need who live in facilities.
November 11, 2023 Sponsored the Local “Furusato Festival”
We sponsored the Festival, and also set up a booth and distributed novelty items to visitors.
15,000 people attended the festival, enjoying stalls displaying locally grown produce and shows.
October 11, 2023 Sponsored the “Happy Cocuera Project”
To celebrate Children's Day, in partnership with the Local Basic Health Unit, we provided a variety of activities for 580 children aged between 4 and 12 years old who live around our factory.
September 11, 2023 Sponsored a Project to Provide Education through Movies
We sponsored a project to provide cultural, artistic and environmental education through film to students at 24 public schools in the city of Mogi das Cruzes.
The project included screenings of short films made by students and workshops on sustainability-themed film projects
August 27, 2023 Sponsored a Local Walking Event
We sponsored a walking event held by the Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais (APAE).
The event aims to provide an opportunity for exercise for people with special needs. Approximately 800 people attended the event.
August 26, 2023 Sponsored the “Brazil Baseball Series (BBS) 2023”
Following on from last year, we sponsored the "Baseball Championship", an event aimed at practicing sports, and helped organize the event.
Approximately 400 athletes participated in the tournament, which was attended by approximately 6,000 spectators.
August 16, 2023 Donated Blankets to a Local Organization
We donated 2,000 blankets to a local organization.
The blankets are made from recycled company uniforms that employees no longer use. The blankets will be used to help vulnerable and homeless people.
July 23, 2023We supported the UNDOKAI
To promote sports and Japanese culture, we supported a UNDOKAI held at the Mogi das Cruzes Cultural and Sports Center Association. This UNDOKAI is a traditional Japanese competition "Sports Day" that provides a variety of recreational activities for children, adults, and the elderly.
The day was blessed with clear skies, and the event was a great success, with approximately 800 people from Mogi das Cruzes and neighboring cities participating.
July 09, 2023Sponsored the 26th Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival
In order to promote Japanese culture in Brazil, we participated in the Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival held at Bunkyo Kokushikan Park.
The day was blessed with clear skies and we welcomed approximately 30,000 visitors. The event was centered around exhibits of typical Japanese foods such as flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and a variety of art and culture shows, as well as an event where visitors could enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees. In addition, panels with branding and business explanations were posted at the booth, and employees provided explanations to participants, answered questions, and handed out gifts.
June 06, 2023 Supported activities to Promote Youth Employment
We supported activities aimed at promoting young people's life planning and job hunting.
Our vice president gave a speech at a lecture attended by young people aged 15 to 24.
April 16, 2023 Sponsored a Local Cultural Promotion Event
We sponsored an event aimed at promoting culture.
Approximately 7,500 people enjoyed the event, which featured music, dance, theater performances and various workshops.
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March 26, 2022We opened the factory！
We held a factory tour for all employees and their families, and enjoyed a 45-minute factory tour, snacks in the cafeteria, and distribution of goods to children donated by employees.
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