In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SMK is developing products and services to provide solutions for various issues in society.

We will accelerate our efforts to contribute to society and achieve carbon neutrality through both the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the proactive development of new energy-saving products.

Our Initiatives

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Major Contributing Products	Links
-Business-　Development of products and services to solve social issues
Development of information society		5G, wearable 5G connectors FPC to board connectors	Product news Activities for the Wearable Device Market
Growing use of sustainable energy		IoT, smart home Energy harvesting devices Connectors for photovoltaic module Connectors for LED lighting	Product news Activities in the Green Device Market Corporate news
Prevention of traffic accidents		CASE Radio waves vital sensors Automotive connectors	Product news Approach to CASE
Promotion of health for all		Healthcare Monitoring sensors EMG sensors Algorithm to support the diagnosis of dementia	Product newsCorporate news
Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
-E-　Environmental Management
Carbon neutral, reduction of greenhouse gases		Utilize renewable energy Promote energy conservation	Corporate news（Solar Power Generation Systems at Toyama and Hitachi Works） Environmental management Environmental preservation activities Green procurement guidelines Engage in society Environmental report
Efficient use of resources		Promote resource conservation (3R) activities Promote water conservation activities
Eco-friendly products (resource and energy saving)		Develop eco-friendly products Ensure management of environment-related chemical substances Increase the ratio of eco-friendly products Thoroughly implement Green Procurement Guidelines
Biodiversity		Continue tree planting and cleanup activities Promote environmental education
-S-　Quality
Quality assurance		Strengthen efforts to achieve Zero Defect (ZD) Improve quality by front-loading product development	Quality improvement
Customer satisfaction		Carry out customer satisfaction questionnaire and make improvements
Supply chain		Promote supply chain management
-S-　Human Rights and Labor
Respect for human rights and diversity		Promote diversity and gender equality Improve employee engagement	Relationship with employees
Human resource development		Develop global human resorces Support the development of employees' skills
-S-　Business Practices
Fair trading		Take a firm stand against antisocial forces Conduct legal training for employees	Commitment to international society Supply chain management
CSR procurement		Thoroughly conduct conflict mineral surveys Promote supply chain CSR
-S-　Social Contribution
Social contribution and community engagement		Donate school chairs made from used wooden pallets Hold "Introduction of Environmental Conservation Activities and Hands-on Manufacturing Experience" class Provide internship opportunities Provide social welfare through the Showa Ikeda Memorial Foundation	Engage in society
-G-　Corporate Governance
Corporate governance, compliance		Strengthen corporate governance Improve compliance Improve investor relations	Fair business management
Risk management		Promote risk management	Risk management
Information management		Strengthen the level of information security	Information management and protection of intellectual property