Social Responsibility Contributing to Society

Sekisui House Group Philosophy and Guidelines for Contributing to Society

The Sekisui House Group is committed to addressing social issues through its business and other corporate activities as part of its efforts to improve social value, and has formed strong partnerships with regional communities and deepened its relationships with them. SHR and SHA are also implementing initiatives to collaborate with tenants and the local communities in which the owned properties are located, as well as environmentally friendly activities.

Contribution to Local Communities

SHR takes initiatives to harmoniously co-exist with local communities by introducing equipment available to anyone, in addition to deepening communication with local residents through participation in events of local communities in which its owned properties are located.

Utilization of Common Space

Not only for tenants but residents of neighboring community, in some of our properties, SHR has implemented illumination decorations and introduced electric kickboards in addition to opening up kid's room and dining lounge.

Furthermore, in the development area around Prime Maison EGOTANOMORI, the Livinlabo Council has been organized with the aim of preserving the area's pleasant environment and creating a vibrant and open community with the local residents and the surrounding area. Through this, some events are held throughout the year where multiple generations can interact.

Participation in the Minato-ku Adopt Program

SHA has agreed with Minato-ku, Tokyo, where the office is located, and regularly conducts cleanup activities in the vicinity of the office through participation in the Minato-ku Adopt Program.

The Adopt Program refers to a series of activities involving the "adoption" of local roads, parks, etc. by deeming them as "foster children", and groups or citizens, etc. consisting of ward residents, etc. as "foster parents". The "foster parents" engage in beautification and cleaning activities of their "foster children". We will contribute to our cooperation with tenants and local communities through cleanup activities.

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Activities along with the Government and Industrial Groups

Sekisui House believes that the Sekisui House Group has a large role and responsibility in improving housing and living conditions, and participates in the initiatives of many industry groups. As a full-member of The Investment Trusts Association, Japan as well as a regular member of The Association for Real Estate Securitization (ARES), SHA takes action to further develop the industry.

Participation in “Sekisui House Matching Program”

The “Sekisui House Matching Program” is an employee-driven donation program that has been implemented by Sekisui House Group since fiscal year 2006 to support NPOs and other organizations. Under this system, the Group's employees set aside the amount they wish to donate, in units of 100 yen, and Sekisui House adds an equal amount as subsidies to make donations.

The “Children's Fund” and the “Environmental Fund” have been established, and employees can freely choose which one to donate to.

In fiscal year 2023, a total of approximately 50.55 million yen was raised and earmarked to support 94 civic groups from among those recommended by employees nationwide, focusing on activities that lead to coordination with our employees, collaborations and the SDGs.

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Structure of Sekisui House Matching Program

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Other donations

SHA makes donations through activities, such as collecting plastic bottle caps and used stamps, giving out unused calendars and notebooks for recycling.
Since 2019, through donating plastic bottle caps to a NPO, we have participated in activities to deliver vaccines to children around the world through UNICEF.

Relief Donation

When large-scale natural disasters occur inside or outside Japan, SHA offers relief donations to be used for rescue and restoration activities in the affected areas.

SHA's Initiatives for Environmental Considerations

SHA takes the following initiatives as environmental measures.

  • Maintaining moderate temperature settings on air conditioners
  • Promoting Cool Biz and Warm Biz
  • Promoting a paper-free environment for internal materials by using smart devices and a shared server
  • Stopped using paper cups in the company, making it a rule for individuals to bring their own cups