Sustainable Development Goals

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

-Business- Development of products and services to solve social issues

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Major Contributing Products	Links
Development of information society		5G, wearable 5G connectors FPC to board connectors	Product news Products for the mobile & wearable markets
Growing use of sustainable energy		IoT, smart home Energy harvesting devices Connectors for photovoltaic module Connectors for LED lighting	Corporate news Products for the energy and environmental markets
Prevention of traffic accidents		CASE Radio waves vital sensors Automotive connectors	Product news Product news Open innovation Products for the mobility market
Promotion of health for all		Healthcare Monitoring sensors EMG sensors	Product news Open innovation Products for the healthcare market

-E- Environmental Management

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
Carbon neutral, reduction of greenhouse gases		Utilize renewable energy Promote energy conservation	Environmental Management Response to TCFD Environmental Conservation Activities Green Procurement Guidelines Social Contribution Activities
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

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
Quality assurance		Strengthen efforts to achieve Zero Defect (ZD) Improve quality by front-loading product development	Quality and Customer Trust Supply Chain
Customer satisfaction		Carry out customer satisfaction questionnaire and make improvements
Supply chain		Promote supply chain management

-S- Human Rights and Labor

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
Respect for human rights and diversity		Promote diversity and gender equality Improve employee engagement	Human Rights Human Capital
Human resource development		Develop global human resorces Support the development of employees' skills

-S- Business Practices

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
Fair trading		Take a firm stand against antisocial forces Conduct legal training for employees	Compliance Supply Chain
CSR procurement		Thoroughly conduct conflict mineral surveys Promote supply chain CSR

-S- Social Contribution

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
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	Social Contribution Activities

-G- Corporate Governance

Priority Issues	Related SDGs	Action Plans	Links
Corporate governance, compliance		Strengthen corporate governance Improve compliance Improve investor relations	Corporate Governance Compliance
Risk management		Promote risk management	BCM
Information management		Strengthen the level of information security	Information Security and Intellectual Property