At the SAKATA INX Group, we believe that it is an important role of ours to build good relationships with a range of stakeholders, gain trust, and contribute to the development of a sustainable society. In order to harmoniously coexist with the broader local community both in Japan and overseas, the SAKATA INX Group respects local cultures and customs, and is engaged in social contribution activities in the three priority areas of the global environment, the next generation, and local communities and as a member of society to fulfill our purpose of developing a communication culture that makes people’s lives more enjoyable.
Activities in each region
FY2024
Support Relief efforts following earthquakes in Noto Peninsula
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024 in Noto Peninsula.
SAKATA INX CORPORATION made a donation of 2 million Japanese yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society. We hope the affected areas make a swift recovery.
Sponsoring JFA Kokoro Project "Dream Classes"（Japan）
We co-sponsor JFA Kokoro Project Dream Classes, organized by the Japan Football Association (JFA).
JFA Kokoro Project is a project that contributes to the sound development of children's minds and bodies with the cooperation of not only the world of soccer but also various other sports and genres, working around the theme of dreams, under the JFA's slogan "DREAM－Courage to Achieve" / "Dreaming makes you stronger." As part of this project, we dispatch active and former athletes from various sports to schools as Dream Teachers and hold Dream Classes, which teach children the importance of having a dream and working towards it, and the significance of working together with friends.
On August 5 and August 29, 2024, we sponsored Dream Class in Blue-ing! Create & Innovate, Care for the Earth, Color for Life: SAKATA INX..., which was held at the JFA Soccer Culture Creation Center Blue-ing! in the Tokyo Dome City as a JFA special summer vacation project. Former Japanese national soccer players Naohiro Ishikawa (August 5) and Ayumi Kaihori (August 29) took the stage as Dream Teachers, and a total of 39 elementary school students from fourth to sixth grade gathered on both days to learn the importance of having a dream and striving to achieve it.
FY2023
Support Relief efforts following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the earthquake that occurred on February 6, 2023 in Turkey and Syria.
SAKATA INX CORPORATION made a donation of 3 million Japanese yen through the UNHCR (The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). We hope the affected areas make a swift recovery.
Joining WWF Japan as a Corporate Member (Japan)
Since December 2023, we have been supporting the environmental conservation activities of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), as a corporate member of WWF Japan.
Established in 1961, the WWF is an environmental conservation organization that works in over 100 countries around the world. Aiming for a future where people and nature can live in harmony, WWF engages in activities such as restoring the richness of biodiversity that is being lost and preventing global warming.
Participation in beach cleanup activities "Zero Marine Debris Week" (Japan)
The SAKATA INX Group participates in the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA), which promotes initiatives aimed at combatting marine plastic pollution, and undertakes daily business activities in consideration of the environment.
In order to contribute to the achievement of one of the 17 goals of the SDGs, "Life Below Water," we participate in beach cleanup activities "Zero Mrine Debris Week" by the Ministry of the Environment and The Nippon Foundation.
In June 2023, 29 employees participated in beach cleaning activities in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and collected 65 bags' worth of food and daily necessities packages, plastic bottles, empty cans, and other trash.
And, in October 2023, 35 employees cleaned the beach in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, and collected 45 bags' worth of trash.
Used book donation activities (Japan)
Participating in “Recycle Donation Kisha-Pon,” a fund-raising system for recycling and exchanging used books, DVDs, and other items for cash, employees in Japan, donated about 190 books in 2023 that they no longer needed.
The books donated by the employees were converted to cash, which was then donated to the Japan Environment Association.
Donation and Volunteer Activities (US)
Local employees donated food and gift cards to families that have children with cancer and older people in need of help through non-profit organizations. More than 1,000 dollars were raised including gift cards for gasoline to drive to distant hospitals for treatment through donations from employees. In addition, as part of the Company's contributions to local communities to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, paid volunteer leave was introduced to ensure that all employees could volunteer to participate in community activities.
Donations to children's orphanages, etc. (Indonesia)
Before celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan every year, local employees donate to orphanages and also donate sacrificial animals to local communities during the Islamic religious holiday.
Cleanup activities (Malaysia)
All of the employees are grouped into several groups to engage in cleanup activities around the plant every month.
Participation in donation and blood donation activities (Thailand)
Local employees donated items that they don't need any longer to orphanages and donated to impoverished people through aid activities and charitable funds. In addition, as in previous years, they participated in a blood donation activity.
Donations to the field of medicine (India)
We continue to support schools for underprivileged children through non-profit organizations. We supported the purchase of school vehicles, printers, classroom desks, etc. In addition, we provided prosthetic limbs to persons with disabilities and donated medical equipment and food costs to elderly care facilities through NGO organizations.
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Activities before 2022
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FY2022
Humanitarian support for Ukraine
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the situation occurring in various places in Ukraine.
SAKATA INX CORPORATION made a donation of 3 million Japanese yen through the UNHCR (The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) in March 2022 to provide humanitarian support for those affected in Ukraine. We hope that the crisis in Ukraine ends as soon as possible.Participation in beach cleanup activities by the Kanagawa Coastal Environmental Foundation (Japan)
The SAKATA INX Group participates in the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA), which promotes initiatives aimed at combatting marine plastic pollution, and undertakes daily business activities in consideration of the environment.
We participate in beach cleanup activities by the Kanagawa Coastal Beautification Foundation, and have collected 30 bags’ worth of plastic bottles, empty cans, and other trash.
Beach cleaning activities in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 
Used book donation activities (Japan)
Participating in “Recycle Donation Kisha-Pon,” a fund-raising system for recycling and exchanging used books, DVDs, and other items for cash, employees at the Osaka and Tokyo head offices, 4 plants in Japan, etc. donated about 700 books in 2022 that they no longer needed.
The books donated by the employees were converted to cash, which was then donated to organizations including UNICEF, Japan Environment Association and Ashinaga foundation.
Information for employees 
Books donated by employees Donations via the internet (US)
The charity event we take part in every year, the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, was held online as a virtual walk and many staff members took part.
And once again this year, staff brought non-perishable food items they had stored up to donate to food drives run by churches.
Employees participating in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Participated in an internship called Magan System (Indonesia)
We are contributing to the development and skill improvement of industrial human resources who will be responsible for the future of Indonesia through a system that allows them to acquire the skills necessary for employment through their achievements at company.
Training scene (Work experience period is 2 months for high school students and 6 months for university students) Donations to the field of medicine (India)
Through NGOs involved in local medical activities, we donated medicines and other supplies, provided support for building renovation costs, donated solar power panels to clinics for the poor, and computers to schools for underprivileged children.
And, we continue to support the purchase of prosthetic legs and orthotics through volunteer organizations.
Medicines provided by our company Accepting internships and donating to local governments (Maoming, China)
We accepted students from Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology for internships and held study sessions. We also donated to the Maoming City Narcotics Prevention Committee's youth drug prevention book purchase campaign, and donated supplies such as food for the Lunar New Year to low-income residents living near the factory.
Humanitarian support for Ukraine
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the situation occurring in various places in Ukraine.
SAKATA INX CORPORATION made a donation of 3 million Japanese yen through the UNHCR (The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) in March 2022 to provide humanitarian support for those affected in Ukraine. We hope that the crisis in Ukraine ends as soon as possible.Participation in beach cleanup activities by the Kanagawa Coastal Environmental Foundation (Japan)
The SAKATA INX Group participates in the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA), which promotes initiatives aimed at combatting marine plastic pollution, and undertakes daily business activities in consideration of the environment.
We participate in beach cleanup activities by the Kanagawa Coastal Beautification Foundation, and have collected 30 bags’ worth of plastic bottles, empty cans, and other trash.
Beach cleaning activities in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Used book donation activities (Japan)
Participating in “Recycle Donation Kisha-Pon,” a fund-raising system for recycling and exchanging used books, DVDs, and other items for cash, employees at the Osaka and Tokyo head offices, 4 plants in Japan, etc. donated about 700 books in 2022 that they no longer needed.
The books donated by the employees were converted to cash, which was then donated to organizations including UNICEF, Japan Environment Association and Ashinaga foundation.
Information for employees
Books donated by employees Donations via the internet (US)
The charity event we take part in every year, the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, was held online as a virtual walk and many staff members took part.
And once again this year, staff brought non-perishable food items they had stored up to donate to food drives run by churches.
Employees participating in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Participated in an internship called Magan System (Indonesia)
We are contributing to the development and skill improvement of industrial human resources who will be responsible for the future of Indonesia through a system that allows them to acquire the skills necessary for employment through their achievements at company.
Training scene (Work experience period is 2 months for high school students and 6 months for university students) Donations to the field of medicine (India)
Through NGOs involved in local medical activities, we donated medicines and other supplies, provided support for building renovation costs, donated solar power panels to clinics for the poor, and computers to schools for underprivileged children.
And, we continue to support the purchase of prosthetic legs and orthotics through volunteer organizations.
Medicines provided by our company Accepting internships and donating to local governments (Maoming, China)
We accepted students from Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology for internships and held study sessions. We also donated to the Maoming City Narcotics Prevention Committee's youth drug prevention book purchase campaign, and donated supplies such as food for the Lunar New Year to low-income residents living near the factory.
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FY2021
Donations via the internet (US)
The charity event we take part in every year, the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk,” was cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19. However, it was held online as a “virtual walk” and many staff members took part.
And once again this year, staff brought non-perishable food items they had stored up to donate to food drives run by churches.
Food drive activities Food distribution by staff to local residents during Ramadan (Indonesia)
Looking to deepen their ties with local residents during the month of Ramadan, staff distributed rice, oil and packs of snacks to local residents. Inks from our company were used on the packages of the products distributed, and we were able to increase our engagement through giving our products to local residents.
Food distribution of packages using our inks 
Distribution of rice Donations to charity bazaar (Malaysia)
Every year, “The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur” holds a charity bazaar. We made donations this year, too. We used our profits to support welfare facilities and groups.
Donations to the field of medicine (India)
We donated money to an NGO group that was providing medical support for impoverished persons so that they could build a clinic for those persons and so that they could purchase an ambulance.
Additionally, through a volunteer activity group, we donated money towards the purchase of prosthetic legs and orthotics, and so that solar panels could be installed on a school for disadvantaged children.
The two ambulances and the solar panels purchased with the money we donated
Charitable donations (Shanghai, China)
We participated in the activities held by the Shanghai Charity Foundation Qingpu Branch and made charitable donations.
Donations via the internet (US)
The charity event we take part in every year, the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk,” was cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19. However, it was held online as a “virtual walk” and many staff members took part.
And once again this year, staff brought non-perishable food items they had stored up to donate to food drives run by churches.
Food drive activities Food distribution by staff to local residents during Ramadan (Indonesia)
Looking to deepen their ties with local residents during the month of Ramadan, staff distributed rice, oil and packs of snacks to local residents. Inks from our company were used on the packages of the products distributed, and we were able to increase our engagement through giving our products to local residents.
Food distribution of packages using our inks
Distribution of rice Donations to charity bazaar (Malaysia)
Every year, “The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur” holds a charity bazaar. We made donations this year, too. We used our profits to support welfare facilities and groups.
Donations to the field of medicine (India)
We donated money to an NGO group that was providing medical support for impoverished persons so that they could build a clinic for those persons and so that they could purchase an ambulance. Additionally, through a volunteer activity group, we donated money towards the purchase of prosthetic legs and orthotics, and so that solar panels could be installed on a school for disadvantaged children.
The two ambulances and the solar panels purchased with the money we donated
Charitable donations (Shanghai, China)
We participated in the activities held by the Shanghai Charity Foundation Qingpu Branch and made charitable donations.
Job Creation in each region
SAKATA INX Group has expanded into Asia, the Americas, and Europe, contributing to job creation in each region. SAKATA as a group believes in being local though being global. We believe in the philosophy that each region is best managed by local professionals and local employees who understand the culture and business practices better for each region. Furthermore, it makes our businesses more competitive by sourcing of the materials and resources locally. In this way, we contribute to the benefit of local economies through local procurement and help decrease the carbon footprints of our company.