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Engagement with Local Communities

Engaging with Local Communities and Promoting Public Health

Support for Blood Donation Awareness Campaigns

The Group supports blood donation promotion activities in collaboration with the Osaka Red Cross Blood Center and Gamba Osaka. Through the “Inochi no Pass Project,” we produce and distribute awareness posters to elementary and middle schools in Osaka Prefecture.
Due to population aging and declining birth rates, the number of blood donors, especially among younger generations, has been decreasing. Through this project, we contribute to the core SDGs Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being while emphasizing 17: Partnerships for the Goals. We will continue our efforts to make blood donation more familiar and encourage broader participation.

Inochi no Pass Project

About the “Inochi no Pass Project”

This project seeks to deliver the “pass of life” to patients requiring blood transfusions for treatment or surgery and promote a culture of care and thoughtfulness. Posters designed with the theme of passing a “life-saving pass” are produced in collaboration with Osaka Red Cross Blood Center and Osaka-based sports teams, raising awareness about blood donation.

Blood donation in the Company

Blood donation in the Company

Comprehensive Management of Suita City's Schools and Childcare Facilities

Starting in October 2023, we undertook facility management operations for a total of 84 locations, including elementary schools, middle schools, and childcare centers in Suita City, for five years. By utilizing our expertise in security, meal services, and facility management, we aim to contribute to the well-being of the community through regional collaboration and co-creation.

a picture of children

Promoting Public-Private Partnerships and Community-Based Projects

The Group has been entrusted with Esaka Park, including Esaka Library, and Momoyama Park to further improve the appeal of the facilities since 2022 for making Suita city, Osaka, where our head office is located, more attractive area. The two parks were renewed in April 2023 and activities for revitalizing the area with the strength of the private sector including the new library and cafe have begun in earnest. In April 2025, the “Well Being ESAKA” community event was held at Esaka Park. The event featured professional badminton player MOMOTA Kento and provided support for students experiencing school absenteeism and social withdrawal. Additional contributions have included volunteer activities such as park cleanups, sidewalk maintenance around the headquarters, bamboo grove restoration and planter replanting. In recognition of these community-oriented efforts, the Group received an environmental award from Suita city. Through these activities, the Group continues to promote community development and is committed to the realization of Well-Being for all residents

Well Being ESAKA poster

Well Being ESAKA poster

Momoyama Park (Newly Established Park Center)

The ceremony of Suita city environment commendation in FY2025

Supporting Parasports

Our subsidiary, SAKAI Medical Co., Ltd., acts as an official supplier for various parasports organizations, including the Japan Boccia Association. We provide equipment for conditioning, training and motion analysis while promoting inclusive social activities through employee participation in parasports events and volunteering.

Parasports

Gamba Osaka: Diamond Partner

Since 2013, we have partnered with Gamba Osaka, a professional soccer team based in Suita city, Osaka prefecture. By supporting Gamba Osaka, whose core management policy is to contribute to society through soccer by creating dreams and inspiration, we promote sports culture and contribute to regional revitalization.

GANBA OSAKA

Kento Relay Marathon

We supported the Kento Relay Marathon held at North Osaka Health and Medical City (Kento) as a special sponsor.

Kento Relay Marathon

Strengthening BCP and Disaster Preparedness for Medical Institutions

When medical services are most needed, ensuring uninterrupted operations in the field is vital. Guided by the Group mission, “Creating environments for medical professionals,” we recognize the construction of BCPs for medical institutions as a crucial responsibility.

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief: Case 1

Our subsidiary Central Uni Co., Ltd., a leader in medical gas equipment in Japan, has consistently proposed measures for medical supply systems in its hospital construction projects. Following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the company swiftly collaborated with local distributors to assess damage and support the continuation of hospital operations.
While many hospitals experienced structural damage or foundation issues, medical gas piping systems made of copper demonstrated high resilience with minimal pipe ruptures. Water-sealed suction pumps were impacted by water outages, but operations were maintained through manual water replenishment. Going forward, we will promote systems like oil-sealed suction pumps that remain unaffected by water outages to ensure the continuity of medical services during disasters.

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief: Case 1

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief: Case 2

Our subsidiary Sunlife Co., Ltd. supported relief efforts in Himi city, Toyama prefecture, through the International Volunteer Students Association. This included dispatching employees with first-class hygiene management certifications and providing infection prevention supplies, such as our private-label SHIP surgical masks, for use at facilities.

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief: Case 2

Proposing Hospital Construction with BCP in Mind

We have proposed various measures through hospital construction projects to ensure continuity of care and services during emergencies.

Resilient Medical Gas Supply Systems

Medical gas supply systems are indispensable in healthcare. Our subsidiary Central Uni Co., Ltd. offers the “CUBE”, a compact, space-efficient unit that can be installed on upper floors to maintain supply during floods or other disasters. Additionally, the “EMOCA” disaster response outlet cart allows oxygen, suction, and power to be supplied via disaster-use outlets installed throughout hospitals, supporting up to three connected carts.

Proposing Hospital Construction with BCP in Mind

“EMOCA” disaster response outlet cart
(connected image)

BCP Measures in Nursing Homes

Our nursing care homes, operated under the Lifecare Business, accommodate approximately 4,900 residents as of March 2025. Our responsibility is to ensure uninterrupted, reliable services for residents and their families under any circumstances. Based on experiences with earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented BCPs, secured emergency food supplies, and improved backup power systems.

Example of nursing care home running by our group ( Green Life Moriguchi)

Example of nursing care home running by our group ( Green Life Moriguchi)

SHIRAISHI Atsushi

SHIRAISHI Atsushi,
Well-Being Promotion Office,
GREEN HOSPITAL SUPPLY, INC.

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Giving Back to the Community Through Public Spaces

Our social contributions extend beyond healthcare projects like hospital construction. We engage in projects to enhance parks and schools, giving back to the communities around our business locations.
Creating public spaces that embody Well-Being for local residents aligns with the Group mission: “Creating environments for medical professionals.” We are committed to ensuring that communities remain healthy and happy places to live.

SHIRAISHI Atsushi

SHIRAISHI Atsushi,
Well-Being Promotion Office,
GREEN HOSPITAL SUPPLY, INC.

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