Social Responsibility Contributing to Society
Sekisui House Group Philosophy and Guidelines for Contributing to Society
The Sekisui House Group, to which SHAM belongs, has positioned coexisting with local communities as a key issue in the social (S) area of ESG management, from the perspective of wishing for the happiness of local communities. We are working to address this issue from two directions: social contributions through our business, and social contribution activities in aspects not covered by business. SHR and SHAM also carry out initiatives and environmentally friendly activities in collaboration with tenants and local communities where properties are located.
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Contribution to Local Communities
SHR takes initiatives to harmoniously co-exist with local communities by introducing equipment available to anyone, in addition to deepening communication with local residents through participation in events of local communities in which its owned properties are located.
Utilization of Common Space
Not only for tenants but residents of neighboring community, in some of our properties, SHR has introduced Shared Bikes and Food Truck in addition to opening up Kid's Room and Dining Lounge(Egotaie).
Opening Kid's Room
Prime Maison EGOTANOMORI
Opening Dining Lounge (Egotaie)
Prime Maison EGOTANOMORI
Introduction of Share Bikes
Akasaka Garden City
Participation in Toyosu Illumination Event
Esty Maison Toyosu Residence
Introduction of Food Trucks
Akasaka Garden City
Introduction of Electric Kickboards
Esty Maison Minamiazabu and others
Participation in the Minato-ku Adopt Program
SHAM has agreed with Minato-ku, Tokyo, where the office is located, and regularly conducts cleanup activities in the vicinity of the office through participation in the Minato-ku Adopt Program.
The Adopt Program refers to a series of activities involving the "adoption" of local roads, parks, etc. by deeming them as "foster children", and groups or citizens, etc. consisting of ward residents, etc. as "foster parents". The "foster parents" engage in beautification and cleaning activities of their "foster children". We will contribute to our cooperation with tenants and local communities through cleanup activities.
Activities along with the Government and Industrial Groups
Sekisui House Group believes that it bears a significant role and responsibility in the development of housing and the living environment in Japan, and thus participates in activities of many industry groups. As a full-member of The Investment Trusts Association, Japan as well as a regular member of The Association for Real Estate Securitization (ARES), SHAM takes action to further develop the industry.
Participation in “Sekisui House Matching Program”
The “Sekisui House Matching Program” is an employee-driven donation program that has been implemented by Sekisui House Group since fiscal year 2006 to support NPOs and other organizations. Under this system, the Group's employees set aside the amount they wish to donate, in units of 100 yen, and Sekisui House adds an equal amount as subsidies to make donations.
The “Children's Fund” and the “Environmental Fund” have been established, and employees can freely choose which one to donate to.
In fiscal year 2023, a total of approximately 50.54 million yen was raised and earmarked to support 94 civic groups from among those recommended by employees nationwide, focusing on activities that lead to coordination with our employees, collaborations and the SDGs.
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Structure of Sekisui House Matching Program
Other donations
SHAM makes donations through activities, such as collecting plastic bottle caps and used stamps, giving out unused calendars and notebooks for recycling.
Since 2019, through donating plastic bottle caps to a NPO, we have participated in activities to deliver vaccines to children around the world through UNICEF.
Relief Donation
When large-scale natural disasters occur inside or outside Japan, SHAM offers relief donations to be used for rescue and restoration activities in the affected areas.
Endorsing “COOL CHOICE”
SHAM supports “COOL CHOICE”, a national campaign promoted by the Ministry of the Environment as measures against global warming, and takes the following initiatives as environmental measures.
- Maintaining moderate temperature settings on air conditioners
- Promoting Cool Biz and Warm Biz
- Promoting a paper-free environment for internal materials by using smart devices and a shared server
- Stopped using paper cups in the company, making it a rule for individuals to bring their own cups