SDGs Initiatives
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, is a global initiative that aims to achieve 17 goals and 169 targets by 2030 to create a prosperous and vibrant future.
To achieve the goals of the SDGs and realize a sustainable society, Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. is promoting ESG initiatives by applying the content of the SDGs to the Environment (E), Society (S), and Governance (G).
Environment
Environmentally friendly packaging machines that handle paper materials
By improving and developing packaging technologies, we contribute to food loss reduction, energy efficiency, and CO2 reduction. We are also working toward solving marine pollution by making packaging that uses new packaging technologies possible.
- Our eco-friendly packaging machines include:
- NSW-7000 / NSW-7000 BX High-speed Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal Machine
- Vp-90 Thermoformer
Use of Environmentally Friendly Corrugated Cardboard
Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. has introduced corrugated cardboard that is FSC-certified* (certified under an international forest management certification system.)
*FSC certification: A forest management certification system run by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international NGO. The FSC also certifies distribution and processing processes to certify that products are made from properly managed forest resources.
Initiatives that Address Marine Plastic Pollution
Omori Machinery Co., Ltd., is a member of the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA)* launched by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in 2019. As a leading company in the packaging industry, our aim is to solve the marine plastic litter problem to realize a sustainable society.
*CLOMA: An organization created through a public-private partnership to accelerate cross-industry efforts to properly manage plastic waste, promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and to advance the development of alternative materials.
Society
Measures to address the declining workforce
By automating our customers’ production lines, we are contributing to alleviating labor shortages, as well as improving operational efficiency.
Simplifying our products and improving maintainability
We are striving to simplify and improve the maintainability of our products, focusing on leveling operability and reducing costs from the perspective of the manufacturing floor.
A work environment where everyone is motivated
Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. aims to create comfortable workplaces where employees can value not only work but also family and private life, and create diversity-rich environments. We also work hard to employ people with disabilities and seniors and support the employment of foreign workers.
Governance
Under the management philosophy of Omori Machinery Co., Ltd., in order to maximize user satisfaction and realize our goal of becoming one of the world’s top manufacturers, we are committed to building responsible supply chains, preventing harassment, instilling compliance, promoting diversity, and addressing environmental change risks, and will continue to do so in solidarity with the global community as “Team OMORI.”
