Happy New Year.

The year 2022 was marked by social changes that impacted our daily lives and values, including global instability, rising prices and energy costs, and growing awareness of environmental issues. Furthermore, as part of Japan’s growth strategy, government ministries and agencies have begun taking steps to promote “well-being,” and I am confident that this concept will become widely embraced in the years to come.

While this initiative in Japan can essentially be seen as part of a global trend, achieving well-being requires that the Earth we inhabit remain healthy. The Conference of the Parties (COP), where global leaders gather annually to discuss measures to curb environmental degradation, was held in Egypt last year—a fact that is likely still fresh in our minds. At COP27 in Egypt, it was agreed that developed nations, in particular, would support developing nations in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale.

We believe that the value of “well-being,” which we have championed for the past eight years, is particularly well-suited to addressing consumers’ desire for peace of mind and safety, especially in light of the current situation.

It is often said that the next decade will be a decisive one for the future of our planet, and that governments and companies around the world must take action immediately. For this reason, our company has joined the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative, a global framework designed to enable companies to quantitatively manage and publicly report their greenhouse gas reduction efforts.Through this participation, we have set the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (a reduction of 90% or more) by 2050, and we intend to work together as a company to achieve this goal.

Our motto for 2023, the Year of the Rabbit, is “LEAP.” Inspired by the image of a rabbit, we aim to make great strides forward by providing well-being solutions in partnership with our customers, society, and the entire planet. Furthermore, as the impact of COVID-19 has not yet completely subsided, we ask that you take good care of your health and wish you a year filled with physical and mental well-being.

2023年1月1日
代表取締役社長　浅野全民