They maybe only small steps, but we endeavor to do what we can now for a bright future
As a company that makes skin-care products benefitting from the blessings of nature, we at Suzuki Herb Laboratory take part in preserving the global environmental by donating a part of our profits toward nature conservation activities. In doing so, we hope to pass on wholesome environmental resources onto the next generation. We take part in various activities so that we can be a company that cherishes connections with people.
Goal 15: Life on Land
In order to convey the importance of the global environment, we started the ‘Furano Nature Program’ in 2011. The program which is attended by locals and students as well as people affiliated with government and schools, allows one to experience environmental nature education.
*The Program received the ‘ “Eco-friendly Company Award” in the Environmental Partnership Category’ from the prefecture of Ibaraki in 2016.
At the Furano Nature Program
Left:The symbol of the facility; ‘The stone earth‘ Right:People taking part in the program at Tōkai-mura
As a company that makes skin-care products benefitting from the blessings of nature, we take seriously issues such as damage to the environment and deforestation, and endeavor to take action. We cooperate with other organizations and take part in tree-planting to help preserve forests, clean water and other blessings of nature.
Tree-planting
Conservation International Japan is an international NGO that aims to achieve a sustainable society.
Suzuki Herb Laboratory donated part of its profits in support of the Conservation International Japan that aims to pass on a wholesome and productive global environment to the next generation.
Conservation International (CI) is an international NGO that aims to achieve a sustainable society. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, their around 900 staff cooperate with 1000 + partners in 31 countries across the globe in conserving natural resources for the next generation.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
We support a local NPO, ‘Matsubokkuri (reserved), employment support for the disabled; Waakuru-Hope’, to stand by people with disabilities who are working proactively in their workplaces. Matsubokkuri’s devotion in helping those with disabilities in the workplace is a true example we wish to follow.
Homemade calendars
Tōkai-mura, People at NPO ‘Matsubokkuri (reserved),
employment support for the disabled; Waakuru-Hope’
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Pineapple extract contains fruit enzymes that smoothens bumpy and rough skin that often appears on the back and over arms. Our Pineapple and Soy Milk Series contain ingredients derived from traceable pineapples produced by contract farmers, enabling us to help preserve and effectively utilize plant resources in Thailand where the fruit is manufactured.
We are committed to being ECO-friendly, and send the Pineapple and Soy Milk Series products to our customers without a box whenever possible. The bottles, tubes and exterior film are made from 100% recyclable material.
We use UV diffusing agents that reflect UV rays. Since they do not absorb UV rays, the quality of the Cream is preserved and is not easily smudged on the skin. In comparison to UV absorbing agents, some issues remain such as the spreadability on the skin and the powdery finish, but out of concern toward the environment, we continue to use UV diffusing agents.
Typical features of UV absorbing agents
・Cannot prevent all UV rays
・Causes the product to easily smudge on the skin
・Spreads well on skin, non-powdery finish
Typical features of UV diffusing agents
・Can reflect both UVA and UVB rays
・Prevents the products from smudging
・Doesn’t spread well on the skin and has a slightly powdery finish
Neem leaf extract helps prevent skin inflammation and brightens the skin. This ingredient is supplied by manufacturers that contribute to local regions through tree-planting and returning its profits to the regions.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
We endeavor to create a comfortable work environment for all employees by encouraging them to take full advantage of paid leave and/or parental leave, and by actively promoting women in managerial positions, and willingly hiring active seniors. We have been awarded the ‘Encouragement Prize for company providing support in both workplace and child-care’ from Ibaraki prefecture and have been accredited as a ‘gender-equality promoting workplace’ by Tōkai-mura.
As a company that makes skins products benefitting from the blessings of nature, we share with and educate people the potential of herbs. As a firm rooted in Ibaraki prefecture, we are often invited by health centers or the Lifelong Learning Division to speak at lectures.
Aromatherapy class