Sustainability

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical believes that it is essential not only to perform our business operations but also to address various social issues. By supporting and cooperating with community-based NPOs and civic organizations in terms of human and tangible resources, we hope to contribute to solving social issues. Additionally, promotion and education about medicine and pharmacy are made through the support of the Foundation.

Support for Sports Events

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical supports the development of sound society and people’s fitness by co-sponsoring various sporting events. In FY2022, we co-sponsored various sports events, including 2022 Women's World Championship (Volleyball), civil marathons, and sport climbing.

Collaboration Agreement with Saga Prefecture and Saga Sports Association

In May 2021, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical executed a collaboration agreement with Saga Prefecture and the Saga Sports Association for the purpose of promoting the SAGA Sports Pyramid Initiative (“SSP Initiative”). The SSP Initiative aims to promote human and community development utilizing the “power of sports” through the development of top athletes who will challenge the world from Saga Prefecture. We have executed this agreement in support of the SSP Initiative fostering world-class athletes from Saga Prefecture and in the hope of contributing to the promotion of sports and regional revitalization in Saga Prefecture. Based on this agreement, we shall collaborate on our partnership.

●Collaboration Items and Specific Actions

• （1）Establishment of dormitories for junior high/high school athletes
• （2）Other items deemed necessary
  Use of dormitories owned by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical for junior high/high school athletes attending schools in Tosu City,Saga Prefecture, etc.

Partnership Agreement with Tosu City

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, SAGA Hisamitsu Springs Co., Ltd., which manages the volleyball team Hisamitsu Springs, and Tosu City have concluded a partnership agreement for the purpose of achieving further community and economic invigoration through volleyball. Through the operation of Hisamitsu Springs, we would like to help establish an environment for delivering dreams, emotional moments and vigor to citizens of Tosu City, while further contributing to the growth of the sports industry.

●Specific Initiatives under the Partnership Agreement

• （1）Promoting sports
  ・Hisamitsu Springs to organize volleyball lessons and open its training to the public
• （2）Fostering the sound growth of young people
  ・Hisamitsu Springs to ensure interaction between its members and junior athletes
• （3）Disseminating information on the local community and Hisamitsu Springs
  ・Hisamitsu Springs to disseminate information on Tosu City
  ・Tosu City to disseminate information on Hisamitsu Springs
• （4）Promoting Hisamitsu Springs’ activities and ensure an appropriate training environment

Hisamitsu Springs

Established in 1948 as an in-house sports club, the female volleyball team Hisamitsu Springs currently belongs to the V1 League and participates in tournaments held both in Japan and abroad.
Moreover, in fostering next-generation athletes, the team organizes volleyball classes, the Spring Academy, for children. In May 2023, we opened a new practice base, Salonpas_Ⓡ Arena, in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture. This training arena is equipped with world-class equipment and can be used by the general public for sports and other events.
Going forward, we will continue to contribute to the creation of a prosperous and vibrant city by participating in events and promoting volleyball in Saga Prefecture and Tosu City. Please look forward to our future activities.

TEAM JAPAN Official Partner

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical was selected as TEAM JAPAN Official Partner (topical anti-inflammatory analgesic, muscle fatigue care products, medical sleeves) in March 2023. Through the products of the categories covered by the contract, we will provide support from the outside of the body with the power of “TE-A-TE” so that not only athletes and many people who enjoy sports but also everyone can demonstrate their “best” in their daily lives.

Initiatives for Safe Driving

At Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, as an initiative to raise awareness of safe driving and prevent traffic accidents, we have installed telematics dashboard cameras in company vehicles. Furthermore, we are focusing on education to prevent being involved in accidents and causing them, such as conducting driving training in cooperation with driving schools.

Efforts Made by Overseas Group Companies

●Communication through SNS by Hisamitsu Indonesia

Under the slogan, “Let's Move Forward Together, Make New Salonpas Package a Success, and Celebrate the Hisamitsu Solidarity Festival!,” all Hisamitsu Indonesia employees used their own SNS to quickly inform customers of the new Salonpas package, which began shipping in August 2021.

●Free Medical Examination in Vietnam

In Hisamitsu Vietnam, we conducted free medical examination as one of our initiatives on the Day of Salonpas_Ⓡ. “Salonpas Car” equipped with health check medical devices visited nine locations in Vietnam, and a total of 3,540 people had a medical examination.

Blood Donation

Twice a year, the Kyushu Head Office and Utsunomiya Factory invite a blood donation bus from a blood center to conduct blood drives. Although there was a shortage of blood due to COVID-19, many employees actively participated in FY2022.

Hisamitsu-Hot-Heart Club

In 2007, as part of a project commemorating the 160th anniversary of our founding, we established the matching gift organization Hisamitsu-Hot-Heart Club. The Club operates funds based on contributions from our employees who agree to the purpose of the Club and supports NPOs and civic organizations both in Japan and abroad with matching contributions from the Company. In FY2022, we made donations to 39 organizations nationwide which are engaged in various activities such as conservation of the natural environment, childcare support, and international cooperation. We have donated to a total of 563 organizations since the establishment.

●FY2022 Donation Recipients (example)

Improvement of Medical Welfare

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical donated 10 million yen to the public interest incorporated foundation of SAGA Heavy Ion Medical Accelerator in Tosu (SAGA HIMAT, Tosu City, Saga Prefecture) in August 2022 for the purpose of contributing to the improvement of medical treatment and welfare, the progress and development of cancer treatment, and the eradication of cancer in Japan and abroad through cancer treatment using heavy ion beams, as well as to improve patients' quality of life.

Disaster Relief Activities

On January 31, 2020, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical and the Japanese Red Cross Society executed the Agreement on Support and Cooperation in Disaster. By executing this agreement, we are able to provide supplies and monetary donations in the event of a disaster more quickly.
In response to the earthquake that occurred in the southern Turkey in February 2023, the Company donated 5 million yen (4 million yen from Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical and 1 million yen from the “Hisamitsu-Hot-Heart Club”) together with the donations collected within the Company to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims.

Humanitarian Support to Ukraine

In response to the Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, the Company provided humanitarian support to Ukraine in April 2022.We made a donation of 10 million yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support people who were victimized in Ukraine and people who were forced to evacuate to the surrounding areas.We also donated drugs based on the list of drugs requested by the Ukraine government.We are deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine and hope that peace and safety of Ukraine and surrounding regions will recover as soon as possible.

Support by Foundations

●The Nakatomi Foundation

The Foundation was established with private funds of the late former Chairman Masayoshi Nakatomi of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical and funds from Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. commemorating the 140th anniversary of the company. By providing financial support for scientific research aiming to improve citizens’ good health, the foundation aims to help citizens maintain and improve their good health and contribute to achieving a vibrant, affluent economy and society.
In FY2022, 88 researchers were supported with financial support of 119.5 million yen.

●Nakatomi Memorial Foundation

Since 2010, this foundation has been operating the Nakatomi Memorial Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture), established in 1995 to commemorate the 145th anniversary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical. The museum is popular as a facility to hand down to the next generation the industrial culture of drugs underpinning the evolution of pharmaceutical industry of Saga Prefecture, as well as a place to know more about pharmaceuticals and learn about their history and culture.

●Nakatomi Sports Promotion Foundation

This foundation provides financial support for various efforts by sports organizations, sports tournaments, and the development of athletes and coaches. The foundation aims to contribute to the sound growth of athletes’ mental and physical health and rich personalities by promoting sports and also improving athletic performance. The foundation was established in July 2019 as a general incorporated association and then certified in March 2020 as a public interest incorporated association.
In FY2022, the foundation provided financial support of 10,398,000 yen to 17 organizations for 17 projects.

Fixpace_Ⓡ, a product that solves problems in space/ground life, boarded the International Space Station

In the “Space Life Story Book” published by JAXA, “reduction of loss/scattering of objects” in zero gravity space is one of the challenges of living in space. To solve this problem, the Company developed “Fixpace_Ⓡ,” which can easily fix a ballpoint pen and utensils such as knives and forks by simply affixing them onto a wall or table using the adhesive technology developed over time by the Company.“Fixpace_Ⓡ” was installed in the Crew Dragon Spaceship (Crew-5) boarded by astronaut Koichi Wakata launched into space on October 6, 2022.

Running of the Establishment, “Medical Research Laboratory,” at KidZania Fukuoka

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical opened the “Medical Research Laboratory” Establishment, where the Company is the official sponsor, on September 21, 2022 in “KidZania Fukuoka” planned and operated by KCJ GROUP INC. (hereinafter referred to as KCJ GROUP).Through experiences at the “Medical Research Laboratory” Establishment, the Company and KCJ GROUP hope that children will learn the joy of “manufacturing” that launches products developed through research and that these experiences will help them learn to nurture their ability to live in real society.

Product Development based on Concept of Local Production for Local Consumption

●Lifecella_ⓇSaga Bijin_Ⓡ

The “Saga Bijin_Ⓡ” series of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical cosmetics brand Lifecella_Ⓡ is a Saga Prefecture brand cosmetic based on the concept of “local production for local consumption” in Saga, the place where the company was founded. In our aim to use the blessings of Saga with no waste, spread the good ingredients produced in Saga, and have people living in and visiting Saga experience the benefits, the products were developed in cooperation with the prefecture, municipalities, and companies in Saga Prefecture and are currently sold at souvenir shops and Rest Stop stores in the Saga area.
Saga Bijin_Ⓡ Asparagus (gel sheet mask/lotion) and Saga Bijin_Ⓡ Ariake Seaweed (gel sheet mask/lotion), which were launched in March 2022, are eco-friendly cosmetics, effectively utilizing scraps of asparagus and Ariake Seaweed, which are usually discarded at the time of shipment.