Establishment of the Basic Social Contribution Policy

Nissha's approach to social contribution has been defined in the Basic Social Contribution Policy. Nissha is committed to efficiently utilizing the management resources it possesses, and carrying out appropriate social contribution activities as a global citizen. The four major areas that Nissha aims to contribute to are: environmental protection, next generational support, promotion and support of the arts and culture, and human support activities.
In the fiscal year 2010, the Corporate Communications was created to promote enhanced communication with local communities under the Third Medium-term Business Plan and centered on the Basic Social Contribution Policy.

An environmental learning class being conducted at an elementary school

Environmental Learning Classes at Elementary Schools

In December 2007, Nissha started conducting environmental learning classes at elementary schools, and activities are being continued in the fiscal year 2010 as well. Nissha employees visit schools to convey to students the message that each and every individual plays an important role in helping to preserve the environment, and that it is important to implement environmental initiatives at home as well.
In the fiscal year 2009, under the themes of "Environmental 3R and Printing Technology","The Secret Behind Printing (Color and Ecology) and Eco-Friendliness while Shopping," approximately 1,000 elementary school students participated in environmental learning classes held 27 times at 13 schools, mainly in the regions surrounding Nissha's production bases. We request all homeroom teachers and students who participate in these classes to send us their opinions and impressions. One of the participants commented that his/her awareness of environmental issues was heightened after attending the classes, while another was surprised to see what "dots" used in printing processes looks like. Feedback from other participants concerning difficult to understand contents is reflected in improvements made to the program. Nissha received a letter of appreciation for its efforts from the Kyoto City government in the fiscal year 2008, and again in the fiscal year 2009 from the Kaga City government, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Takao Nakagawa who won the Nissha Award

Amuse Art Jam

Amuse Art Jam, a large-scale art exhibition organized by Amuse Inc., was held on October 4 and 5 at the Museum of Kyoto.
This event, held six times in the past, had more than 5,000 applicants and was visited by over 70,000 people. It is gaining popularity as an event that acts as a stepping stone to success for budding artists. In 2008, 82 pieces of art created by young, extremely talented artists that passed the first screening were exhibited, attracting large crowds.
Nissha has been supporting this cause since the fiscal year 2005, and is one of the sponsors of this event. The Nissha Award (Sponsor's Award) for 2008 was won by Takao Nakagawa.