Lapis Co., Ltd.

我が社のSDGs

  • Using innovative new materials in product development

    Using innovative new materials in product development

    We have developed a toothbrush using Rice Resin®, a Japanese biomass plastic derived from rice. It will be incorporated in all our products in future. We are also working on initiatives to eliminate plastic usage, such as cutting back on individual packaging.

  • A world-class working environment that has passed the SMETA audit

    A world-class working environment that has passed the SMETA audit

    In order to work with Amazon, we needed to have a SMETA audit. Having this qualification makes us an attractive commercial partner and shows we are trusted to provide a safe working environment that complies with worldwide standards.

  • 90% of our employees are women

    90% of our employees are women

    We’ve always had a lot of female employees, but now 90% of the workforce are women. The company culture prioritizes children's wellbeing and school activities, and staff coordinate with each other in managing their duties. We run various initiatives to get staff to bond with each other, such as family barbecues.

* SMETA stands for Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit and is owned by Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange). It is one of the most widely used social audit standards worldwide. SMETA audits cover ① labor standards, ② health and safety (H&S), ③ environment and ④ ethics, and are designed to monitor all aspects of responsible business practices.

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