Sustainability
The Sustainable Communities We Seek to Build as Water Professionals
Water is the foundation underpinning life itself, and as a company involved in water infrastructure, we have long worked to bring about a sustainable society. As the importance of sustainability grows, we will continue to further elevate our aspirations, diligently and sincerely tackling emerging environmental issues and changes in people's values. At the same time, we will work to create enjoyable working environments where, when our employees grow and act toward their own career development, we also contribute to a sustainable society.
- Sustainability through Business
- Initiatives for Environmental Preservation
- Initiatives for Local Communities
- Initiatives for Our Employees
- Compliance and Risk Management
Sustainability through Business
Since FUSO's founding, our business activities have been firmly rooted in the concept of sustainability, since water is essential for everyday life. Going forward, we will continue to contribute to the sustainability and development of water supply and sewage systems, and provide solutions to social and global issues.
Our Activities
Small hydroelectric power generation / Nitrogen circulation technology using ammonia adsorbent / Sewage sludge digestion gas power generation / Utilizing local biomass in sewage treatment facilities / Liquid waste treatment through methane fermentation / Efficient recovery and recycling of food waste / Indoor vegetable cultivation / Land-based aquaculture / Technologies to stabilize radioactive cesium
Small Hydroelectric Power Generation
In addition to our experience in the water business, FUSO, together with its group companies that handle hydroelectric power generation systems, provides a one-stop service that includes planning, engineering, consulting, procurement of materials and equipment, construction of facilities, and installation of water pipelines.
Nitrogen Circulation Technology Using Ammonia Adsorbent
The Prussian Blue (PB) adsorbent we manufacture in-house offers usefulness in a variety of applications, especially for the selective adsorption of cesium and ammonia.
Sewage Sludge Digestion Gas Power Generation
We support greater utilization of local biomass in sewage treatment facilities, integrating treatment of organic waste, human waste, septic tank sludge, and livestock waste to utilize these without wastefulness. This is how we create efficient energy circulation systems.
Initiatives for Environmental Preservation
The forests that nurture our water sources are key to ensuring abundant water resources. FUSO is engaged in forest maintenance activities such as tree planting, thinning and pruning of water source forests, and other activities to create a rich forest as part of "Fuso Forest" programs in Tokyo and Kagawa Prefecture, in which not only employees but also their families participate.
Tokyo Bureau of Waterworks: Corporate Forestry
We are working to ensure strong, vibrant forests in cooperation with the Bureau of Waterworks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at the Fuso Forest, a portion of water conservation forests in Tokyo so named under a naming rights agreement with the bureau for corporate forestry.
・Area: 2.77 ha
・Agreement signed: August 31, 2020
Cooperative Water Conservation Forest Implementation Plan 2021
Forest Matching Collaborative Forest Creation (Kagawa Prefecture)
As a participant in Kagawa Prefecture's Forest Matching Project, we will contribute to maintaining forest functionality, an asset shared by all residents of the prefecture, and to passing on bright and abundant water source forests to future generations through forward-thinking forest maintenance activities.
・Area: 1.89 ha
・Agreement signed: September 03, 2020
Initiatives for Local Communities
In addition to ongoing efforts to help educate the next generation, mitigate local disasters, and sponsor events, we have also concluded disaster relief agreements with several entities to provide support and cooperative activities for prompt recovery in the event of a disaster.
Education Support
At FUSO, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders through school outreach, hosting field trips, sponsoring events, and more. These are some of the examples of our support activities.
FUSO Scholarship Foundation
This organization provides support to students based on the credo of our late founder, Kinichi Tani: "New history cannot be created without vision. A man who has forgotten how to dream has no ability to change the present."
FUSO Innovative Technology Fund
As part of FUSO's 70th anniversary commemorative project, FUSO established this program to provide grants to individuals, groups, and corporations engaged in technological development in businesses for water, environment, and energy, and to recognize their activities and achievements.
Sponsorship of the Infrastructure Management Technology Contest
Through sponsorship of the Infrastructure Management Technology Contest and regional collaboration brainstorming contests, we support students who will be responsible for the world's future infrastructure and urban development.
Visit the official Infrastructure Management Technology Contest website
Editorial Cooperation for the Oshigoto Zukan Kagawa
We serve as a project partner, providing awareness and diversity in the career development of elementary and junior high school students and providing a mechanism for them to learn about companies and working adults in the local community.
Tours of the Fuso Steel Pipe Plant
We welcome tour groups to our plant, primarily those for school education, such as field trips for elementary school students.
Internship Programs
As a company that supports water infrastructure services, we actively provide students with opportunities to deepen their understanding of the industry and society through on-site experience.
Support for Culture and Sports
In our founding home of Kagawa Prefecture, we sponsor and support a number of sporting and other events. These are some of the examples of our support activities.
Event Sponsorships
Setouchi Triennale; Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon; Takamatsu Music Blue Fes; Ritsurin Garden Hospitality Cleanup; Marugame Castle Festival; etc.
Partnership with Kagawa Five Arrows
We are an official partner of the Kagawa Five Arrows pro basketball team in Japan's B.League.
Rental of the FUSO Technocenter Gymnasium
The Technocenter in Takamatsu City was opened in 2016 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of our founding, is used for technical development and training. Its gymnasium is also open to the public for sports clubs, disaster drills, and other uses.
Disaster Recovery Assistance
We have concluded several disaster support agreements to help with recovery in the event of an earthquake. In addition, we have established an Earthquake Recovery Project Team to contribute to recovery projects for water and sewage facilities.
Learn more about our earthquake reconstruction assistance
FUSO Technocenter
Armed with drinking water stockpiles, emergency power generators, and more, the FUSO Technocenter building is designed to function as a temporary shelter and tsunami evacuation building, welcoming local residents in the event of a major disaster. The facility, opened in 2016 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our founding, also contributes to the development and revitalization of local businesses by utilizing locally-produced stones and cedar boards.
Learn more about FUSO Technocenter
Initiatives for Our Employees
In doing business, we aim to bring about a sustainable society and enrich the lives of our employees. Our aim is to cultivate talent with the fearlessness and dynamism in problem-solving to adapt to different times and locations.
Human Resource Development
At FUSO, we believe that individual employees acting to develop their careers will lead to the sustainable growth of the entire organization. Through training, skill development, and career path cultivation, we are building an environment where our employees can maintain job satisfaction and energy in their work.
Our Activities
New employee training programs / Goal management sheets and review meetings with supervisor / Skill check sheets / Company-wide e-learning (monthly) / Safety training e-learning (monthly) / Trainer and mentor system / In-house study sessions for obtaining professional engineer qualifications
Education and Training System
*1 Specialized courses serve to improve employees' specialized skills, while organization management training serves to improve team performance.
*2 Provisional assignment is the period of time to check whether a person is suited to certain positions in preparation for formal assignment.
*3 Main assignment is the proper assignment to a department and practical tasks.
New Graduate Employee Training
Health Support
Employee health is an important element of management for us, and we are working to help them manage, maintain, and improve their health. We believe that health is the source of happiness for all people, and that supporting the health of the employee boosts the health of the company. The mental and physical health of our employees and their families is, for FUSO, an asset, and we have established a range of support systems for this asset.
Our Activities
Fully paid physical exam (from the time of hiring) / Fully paid brain scan (for those 40 years old and over, up to 30,000 yen) / Recommendation of secondary health checkups / Stress checks / Individual mental health counseling / Group long-term disability income compensation insurance / Treatment support and return to work support
Work-Style Reform
We are working to build environments where each employee can fully demonstrate their motivation and abilities while improving their productivity.
Our Activities
Visualization of construction progress management: Launch of progress management system / Exploring digital safety patrols (with 360-degree cameras/GoPros) / Open space with no separation between departments at all locations / Introduction of by-the-hour annual paid leave / Accumulated leave / 20 days of annual paid leave granted in first year / Encouraging use of paid leave *Long vacations (5+ days) possible
Other Benefit Programs
Our Activities
Childcare and family care leave / Paternal leave / Support for both father and son / 150,000 yen travel voucher after 25 years of service / Housing allowance (appropriate allowance depending on work location *Ex: 30,000 yen housing allowance for single residents in Tokyo) / Regional allowance (appropriate allowance depending on work location *Ex: 30,000 yen regional allowance for Tokyo employees) / Cold weather allowance / Qualification allowance / On-site allowance / Retirement system (401K)
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensuring Rigorous Compliance
At the FUSO Group, we define "compliance" as the observance of laws and regulations, internal rules, and corporate ethics. We are keenly aware that compliance is essential for the sustainable development of the Group, and we will practice all our business activities in accordance with this guiding principle.
Learn more about FUSO Group compliance
Risk Management
We are engaged in upkeep and improvements efforts to ensure a sound, functioning risk management system. With regard to crisis events, we have defined a series of essential items regarding activities during times of normalcy, as well as basic principles and structural actions to be taken during a crisis. These are designed to minimize the impact of a crisis on the health and lives of employees and their families, to minimize business impact from any resulting interruptions, and to restore business operations quickly and efficiently if necessary.
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