Ikegami engagement with ESG/SDGs
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three key factors yield not only short-term benefits and outcomes, but also increase long-term corporate value.
This ESG has attracted our attention together with an increase in interest towards sustainability which means to properly maintain and develop the environment, society, economy, etc. in the future.
SDGs stands for Sustainable Development Goals which are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. They are included in a UN resolution called the 2030 Agenda, colloquially known as Agenda 2030.
The UN Foundation focuses on ideas and initiatives that generate large impact, advancing the SDG imperative to “leave no one behind”. They are backed by evidence, practical commitments, and action.
Ikegami Tsushinki Company Limited, as a telecommunications and professional imaging company, recognizes the challenges the world faces. We will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities.
Ikegami ESG action and SDGs
Environment
Activities
- ・Compliance with ISO14001 environmental management system
- ・Carbon dioxide reduction
- ・Introduction of power generation equipment
- ・Copy paper reduction
- ・Introduction of high efficient air-conditioning
- ・Adoption of LED lighting
- ・Preservation activities of Fujisawa killifish
- ・Compliance with RoHS regulation program
Products
- ・Development and sales of honeycomb catalyst inspection equipment
- ・Development and sales of environmental care products
Social
Governance
Business Activity
- ・Proactive information disclosure
- ・Board diversity
- ・Establishment of RC committee and office of internal audit
Initiatives toward solving social issues through business
Good health and well-being
Medical camera system
Images recorded by a small high-resolution camera embedded in an operating microscope or installed in a surgical lamp are used for smooth operation progress as well as for training younger generations and presenting at academic conferences. By sharing images from multiple operating rooms within a hospital system, our medical cameras contribute to operational efficiency.
Pharmaceutical inspection equipment
With image processing technology as the core, we are developing and manufacturing inspection equipment that detects foreign matter, chipped tablets and faint printing.
The TIE-9000P inkjet tablet printer can print high-definition characters and graphics in multiple colors on medicinal tablets, preventing errors at pharmacies and ensuring patients take their medication correctly.
Clean water and sanitation
Water sewage plant management system
We supply monitoring systems to many water and sewage facilities to ensure a healthy water environment. With these systems, constantly monitoring important social infrastructure, we contribute to the realization of a world in which safe drinking water is always available.
Affordable and clean energy
Honeycomb catalyst inspection equipment
We have commercialized for the first time in Japan honeycomb structure inspection equipment that automatically inspects for defects such as clogging of the honeycomb structure used for automobile catalytic converters, etc.
Reducing the emission of environmental pollutants is an important issue for the realization of a sustainable society. Catalysts that turn environmentally harmful substances into harmless ones are widely used as one of the solutions.
Sustainable cities and communities
Helicopter TV system
In addition to onboard imaging for airbourne rescue, airbourne fire extinguishing and other airbourne emergency activities, this system can also transmit video information from the camera to headquarters. This plays an extremely important role in allowing emergency service staff to mobilize the needed support effectively. Our technology and experience contributing to society by providing this system for applications such as firefighting, disaster prevention, law enforcement and news reporting.
River monitoring system
Frequent large-scale disasters due to abnormal weather in recent years have increased the need for river and flood zone monitoring. Using infrared light, our high sensitivity system can check river conditions even under a pitch-black night sky. We are contributing to society in the field of disaster prevention and mitigation with an extensive lineup of products using our video technology and system construction capability.
High viewpoint camera system
Designed for installation at high-viewpoint locations such as rooftops or lookout towers, this Ikegami solution helps with emergency activities such as firefighting. Using the latest technology centered on our PCS-7700HD ultra-sensitive environment-resistant full HD camera, you can quickly check the area where the surveillance image is displayed via the map on your PC. Accurately grasping the situation at the scene promotes early support and minimizes damage. With these technologies, we are contributing to society by realizing safe and secure community development as well as disaster prevention and mitigation.
Partnerships for the goals
Promotion of partnership alliance
In order to contribute to solving social issues, we focus on gathering technology and knowledge by strengthening cooperation with external stakeholders, and participate in various projects. We aim to solve global social issues through partnerships between companies, open innovation and industry/government/academia collaboration.
Initiatives toward SDGs (back office management strengthening)
Decent work and economic growth
Respect for human rights and creating a rewarding workplace
We will respect human rights as well as the personality and individuality of each and every employee. We will build and maintain a healthy, productive and rewarding work environment that will not be subject to harassment. In reply to the needs of working styles according to the various situations of our employees and social demands, we have established personnel systems and infrastructure and are actively engaging in work style reform.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
The challenge of constant technological innovation
We are constantly striving to acquire technology for the sustainable development of social infrastructure.
In particular, we have positioned Image, Process, and Transmission technologies related to video as our core competence (IP & T), and to provide products and services that satisfy our customers.
Inheritance of traditional culture
Nogaku is a traditional Japanese performing art that has been refined over 600 years. The National Noh Theater has been creating and packaging complete original versions, initially using video tape recording and linear editing. In recent years it has progressed to non-linear editing of digitally recorded material using a workstation. Even in the field of artistic and cultural activities, we are contributing to the succession of traditional culture by providing the functions of recording, editing, and storing high-quality images.
Ikegami R2 Real Remote Production System
Labor saving through automation has been tackled as work-style reform which is accelerating as a new normal at video production sites. The Ikegami R2 Real Remote Production System overcomes conventional physical limitations with a multi-axis robot arm and Ikegami's unique intuitive control technology, providing a new style to camera work. We will continue to propose new production styles together with our customers and partners.
Climate action
Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
As part of our response to climate change issues, we are working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In particular, in the head office we have upgraded to highly efficient air-conditioning equipment and switched to LED lighting. We will continue to work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions company- wide.
Life below water
Distribution of eco bags to all employees
Contamination of marine life by plastic shopping bags is regarded as a problem. Ikegami Tsushinki distributes eco-bags to all employees and conducts environmental awareness activities to raise their interest in environmental issues.
Protect the richness of greenery
Fujisawa Medaka (killifish) school
Fujisawa's unique killifish (Fujisawa Medaka) are swimming in the pond on the premises at our System Center.
The population of Fujisawa Medaka has decreased to such an extent that it was once thought to have become extinct. In November 2003 we released them into a pond on the premises and started conservation activities. We also accept tours of elementary school children around the factory and donate Fujisawa Medaka. It is now a healing presence for System Center employees.
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Efforts to promote compliance
To encourage compliance activities, we are promoting company-wide efforts under the leadership of the Compliance Committee and the Internal Audit Office.
We maintain and foster a high level of compliance awareness by conducting regular compliance training and actively using the whistleblowing system.
Spreading the SDGs to employees
Penetration activities for employees
We conduct online training for managers. Ikegami Tsushinki recently held a group discussion on social issues that could be tackled. This was an opportunity to consider social issues at a personal level and to think about the next actions to be taken. This practice is ongoing.
