CSR Activities at Each Office

Social Dialogue and Partnership

CSR Activities at Each Office

June 17, 2022 (Denka Electronics Materials (Dalian)) Safety quiz competition

In conjunction with Safety Production Month (June every year), we held a safety quiz competition to improve our knowledge of safety and workplace communication. It was an opportunity to learn and socialize while also having a good time, answering quizzes on safety laws and regulations, workplace rules, etc., and practicing CPR using human models and AEDs.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

December 3, 2022 (Denka Performance Elastomer (Louisiana)) The 3rd Christmas gift card present

The 3rd Christmas gift card present (notifications were made to the local community through newspaper advertisements and distributed to local residents)
In partnership with Living Way Church
Total $15,000 ($50 x 300 cards)

newspaper advertisement
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DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

March 29, 2023 (Icon Genetics (Germany)) Exchange, environment, safety and education and training (October 2022 to March 2023)

Icon Genetics is a member of a cooperative network of life sciences organizations (BMD GmbH) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, and has worked to further exchanges with academia and industry. We also maintain connections with many scientific and non-scientific organizations, including the German National Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina. On October 12, 2022, Manager, Dr. Franziska Jarczowski gave an oral presentation on "magnICON® - the leading platform for in-plant production of norovirus vaccines etc." at the World Vaccine Congress Europe in Barcelona, Spain. On October 24, Managing Director, Dr. Victor Klimyuk spoke at the BIO-Europe conference in Leipzig, Germany on the topic of "Personalized therapeutic and preventive vaccine candidates made from plants: a case study." Furthermore, on November 29, Manager, Dr. Frank Thieme, gave an oral presentation on "magnICON ® - the leading platform for in-plant production of norovirus vaccines etc." at the Vaccines Europe Congress in Berlin, Germany. On March 29, 2023, a seminar on "Plant-based protein production and drug development" was held for local students who toured the facility.

Environment

We adhere strictly to national requirements for the disposal of chemical and potential biohazard waste. Our compliance with national regulations and requirements is regularly inspected by local authorities, and to date we have not violated any high standard requirements. This has earned us a strong reputation and the trust of the local community.

Safety and Education and Training

Regular meetings are held to guide all our employees in meeting biosafety and operational safety requirements. Our facility operates under biosafety level 1 (S1) requirements in accordance with German regulations (Gentechnikgesetz). We have an established standard operating procedures (SOP) and quality assurance systems (QA) for GMP production to ensure product quality in line with national and international requirements. To maintain this framework, company employees have participated in many external training and education courses. Employee training on aspects of data protection has also been conducted each year by an external data protection officer.

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DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

December 14, 2022 (Denka Elastlution) Firefighting drill

On December 14 we invited the Takasaki-kita Fire Department to assist us with our firefighting drill. This was the first time in two years we have been able to hold the drill due to postponement as a result of COVID-19. On this occasion, our goal was to quickly carry out the initial actions from the start of the disaster to extinguishing the fire, and participants went through a series of pre-training exercises before the event. We received compliments from the fire department for our quick response, which will serve to encourage us in our future firefighting activities.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

July 27, 2022 (Hinode Kagaku Kogyo) Clean-up activity along the Isazu River (Society for the Beautification of Waterways in Maizuru)

We are actively involved in a variety of community activities. On July 27, the Society for the Beautification of Waterways in the City of Maizuru held a clean-up activity along the Isazu River, which runs alongside the plant. We will continue to participate and contribute to the maintenance of this beautiful city.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

April 23, 2023 (Denka Astec) Denka Astec provides the grounds of the Kasai Plant for a dog sports event

On April 23, 2023, Denka Astec offered the grounds of the Kasai Plant to a local dog sports organization/KLCC Kansai Lure Coursing Club for a dog sports event. The organization regularly holds events on our grounds for dog sport/lure coursing, a sport in which dogs compete to see how many seconds they can run a set distance in pursuit of a lure, or imitation bait, to capture it.
The dogs ran energetically under the blue sky, and neighboring residents came to watch and have a good time.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

December 9, 2022 (Denka Azumin) Safety competition with Tobu Kogyo (partner company)

In the morning of the competition, a comprehensive disaster drill focusing on a nitric acid leak and drills on handling fire extinguishers were conducted together with the Hanamaki Fire Department, and in the afternoon, a risk source identification exercise was conducted as a basis for risk assessment. The Hanamaki Fire Department commented that this was the first time they had participated in a drill simulating a chemical leak and was a good experience for them and that our drills were well conducted.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

July 7, 2022 (Denka Azumin) Operations and management audit by the Denka Internal Control Department

The audit consisted of compliance, management, safety, and quality checks followed by a plant inspection. In addition to good points, there were also suggestions for areas that could be improved with examples and experiences from other offices used as a reference point. We will use this information to continue to make improvements.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

July 1, 2022 (Denka Azumin) Safety competition with Tobu Kogyo (partner company)

With the support of the Komatsu Morioka Branch, we conducted a forklift safety workshop and driving practice in the morning of the competition, an evacuation and firefighting drill in the afternoon, which was followed by equipment maintenance training (basics of vibration/lubricant) given by Mr. Takeda from the Engineering Department at head office. Personnel from Komatsu provided a demonstration on proper forklift operation, which proved helpful in terms of conducting checks prior to operation and ensuring to conduct safety checks.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

June 5, 2022 (Denka Azumin) Maintenance of flower beds in front of Hanamaki Airport Station (May 29 and Jun 5) with members of the Nimaibashi neighborhood association

With Azumin provided by Denka Azumin, we worked to prepared the flower beds on May 29 and on June 5 a large number of local residents gathered to help plant the flowers. Due to COVID-19 there were no children in attendance this year so the residents were given the sweets we had prepared to take home with them. Beautiful flowers bloomed for a long period of time again this year, delighting the eyes of passengers.

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

October 1, 2022 (Head Office) Introducing our eco-friendly products at the Relay Festival 2022 (Oct 1-2)

Denka is a co-sponsor of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations to promote social welfare.
The Japan Association of Athletics Federations has launched the JAAF x SDGs Project, "#letsthink" in an effort to address social issues through athletics, together with athletics circles.

As part of this initiative between JAAF and Denka, “CLEALEAD”, an eco-friendly food tray manufactured by Denka Polymer, was used at the food and beverage kiosk at the "Relay Festival 2022/The 106th Japan Track and Field Championships(Relay Games)" held at the National Stadium on Sunday, Saturday, October 1 and 2. Approximately 3,754 people, including students and businesses, participated in the event, which drew an audience of 4,656.
Exhibition panels were set up at the venue to promote a further understanding of SDGs, raise corporate awareness of the Denka Group, and promote understanding and penetration of our Group business activities.

With the SDGs as our compass, we will continue to strive to be an organization that is indispensable to society.

Contents of presentation booth
Presentation booth visitors

DFF Inc., デンカ株式会社, デンカ株式会社　IR室, 星和ビジネスリンク

June 17, 2022 (Denka Inorganic Materials (Tianjin)) Fire safety education and training

Firefighters were invited to visit the facility to provide safety education and training together with firefighting drills with practical guidance. By making employees aware of what to do in an emergency, it contributes not only to the safety of the company, but also to the safety of the development zone.