1. Basic Policy
(1) Health management declaration
In line with the SAKATA INX Health Management Declaration, we work to help employees stay healthy and to build a comfortable working environment while also working on the implementation of a variety of systems and initiatives.
By advancing the health and safety activities that we have been conducting and proactively undertaking initiatives to build health that enables employees to work vibrantly both mentally and physically, we aim to build a sustainable society and increase our corporate value.
(2) Activity policy and initiative details
Our goal is to create a healthy workplace where each individual plays a leading role, and we will work in accordance with the following action guidelines.
- SAKATA INX will work together with the Health Insurance Society to maintain and improve employee health and prevent illness.
- We will strive to raise employees' health awareness through health and safety education and awareness activities.
- We will work to create a comfortable workplace environment that enables employees to maintain good physical and mental health.
- We will support initiatives that encourage employees to take an active role in maintaining and improving their own health.
- SAKATA INX will also work to maintain and improve the health of employees' families.
2. Promotion framework and Strategy map
Health and Productivity Management Promotion framework
Strategy map
3. Targets and Results for Each Indicator
| Results*(％) | Targets(％) | ||||
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | |
| Percentage of Employees with High Health Awareness | 56.3 | 55.5 | 59.0 | 57.8 | 80.0 |
| Percentage of Employees Who Consider Nutritional Balance in Their Diet | 75.0 | 73.3 | 72.5 | 77.2 | 80.0 |
| Percentage of Employees Who Exercise Regularly (At least 30 minutes of exercise once or more per week) |
36.0 | 36.6 | 41.1 | 55.6 | 60.0 |
| Smoking Rate | 20.9 | 20.4 | 19.2 | 18.8 | 15.0 |
| Percentage of Employees Who Get Adequate Sleep | 46.6 | 47.3 | 56.6 | 49.1 | 80.0 |
* FY2021–FY2024 results are based on an internal health awareness survey. (SAKATA INX non-consolidated)
| Results(％) | Targets(％) | ||||
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | |
| Specific Health Checkup Participation Rate*1 | 96.0 | 98.0 | 99.0 | 97.0 | 100.0 |
| Specific Health Guidance Participation Rate*1 | 32.0 | 56.0 *2 | 37.0 | 48.0 | 50.0 |
*1 The participation rates for Specific Health Checkups and Specific Health Guidance are calculated based on the annual implementation rates reported by the respective health insurance societies.
*2 In FY2022, eligibility for Specific Health Guidance was limited to employees considered at higher risk of developing serious health conditions as part of an initiative to enhance the effectiveness of the program. From FY2023, the eligibility criteria were reverted to the same standards used in FY2021, allowing all employees who met the criteria to receive Specific Health Guidance. As a result of the change in the eligible population, the FY2022 figure differs significantly from those of other years.
Other indicators
| Unit | 2023 | 2024 | |||
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| Health Checkups | Periodic Health Checkup Participation Rate | ％ | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Follow-up Examination Participation Rate | ％ | 54.0 | 78.0 | ||
| Medical Consultation Rate for Employees Requiring Treatment | ％ | 50.0 | 73.3 | ||
| High Blood Pressure Risk Rate (Systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg or higher, or diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg or higher) |
％ | 0.6 | 3.1 | ||
| High Blood Glucose Risk Rate (Fasting blood glucose levels of 200 mg/dL or higher) |
％ | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
| Poor Diabetes Control Rate (HbA1c levels of 8.0％ or higher) |
％ | 0.9 | 0.6 | ||
| Hypertension Control Rate | ％ | 59.7 | 65.4 | ||
| Healthy Weight Maintenance Rate (BMI of 18.5 to less than 25) |
％ | 65.7 | 66.7 | ||
| Mental Health | Stress Check Participation Rate | ％ | 95.9 | 96.0 | |
| High Stress Rate | ％ | 10.3 | 9.4 | ||
| Working Hours | Average Monthly Overtime Hours (per person, excluding managerial positions) |
Hours | 14.7 | 18.2 | |
| Annual Paid Leave Utilization Rate (per person) |
％ | 61.3 | 56.7 | ||
| Childcare and Family Care | Maternity and Childcare Leave Utilization Rate | Male | ％ | 69.5 | 73.9 |
| Female | ％ | 100.0 | 100.0 | ||
| Employees Taking Family Care Leave | Male | People | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | People | 0 | 0 | ||
| Health & Safety at Work | Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate | ％ | 0.82 | 2.323 | |
| Lost-Time Injury Severity Rate | ％ | 0.00 | 0.009 | ||
| Number of Lost-time Accidents | － | 0 | 3 | ||
| Number of Fatal Accidents | － | 0 | 0 | ||
| Productivity etc.*1 | Average Absenteeism Days*2 | Days | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Average Presenteeism Loss Rate | ％ | 14.2 | 14.8 | ||
| Work Engagement Score | ー | 53.5 | 53.6 | ||
| Organization | Employees | Consolidated | People | 5,035 | 5,143 |
| Non-consolidated | People | 894 | 904 | ||
| Average Age | Years | 44.6 | 44.6 | ||
| Average Length of Service | Years | 18.5 | 18.8 | ||
| Annual Employee Turnover Rate (Voluntary Resignations Only) | ％ | 2.2 | 2.5 | ||
*1 Calculated based on the results of stress checks and the internal health awareness survey for the SAKATA INX Group. Figures are calculated by the external provider of the stress check program.
*2 Calculated based on the results of the internal health awareness survey, representing the average number of days absent due to illness or poor health during the past year, including paid leave days.
4. initiative details
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| Lifestyle Disease Prevention |
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| Infectious Disease Prevention |
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| Health Awareness and Education |
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Specific Initiatives
(1) Health Checkups and Specific Health Guidance
In addition to legally required periodic health checkups, we provide employees with access to comprehensive health screening programs through subsidies offered by the Health Insurance Society, including gastric X-ray examinations and comprehensive medical checkups (ningen dock). We also encourage participation in Specific Health Guidance programs in collaboration with the Health Management Office to improve participation rates. To help prevent illness and promote early detection, not only occupational physicians and nurses but also the Human Resources Department actively encourages employees to undergo recommended follow-up examinations. Through these efforts, we aim to improve the follow-up examination participation rate, which was 54.0％ in FY2023.
(2) Mental Health
In addition to providing interviews and guidance by occupational physicians for employees identified as experiencing high stress through stress checks, we have been conducting feedback sessions for departments with elevated health risk scores based on group analysis results since 2024. These sessions are provided by an external stress check service provider.
We also conduct annual self-care e-learning programs for all employees and continue to provide line care training for managers every year.
(3) Health Seminars, Walking Events, and Sleep Assessment Programs
Nutrition
To enhance knowledge and awareness of nutrition, we held health promotion seminars along with health measurement events where employees could check indicators such as vascular age. According to the results of our Health Awareness Survey, the percentage of employees who consider nutritional balance in their diet has steadily increased. In 2024, the figure reached 77.2％, approaching our FY2026 target of 80.0％.
Exercise
To encourage the development of regular exercise habits, we organized a company-wide walking event using a mobile application, with approximately 30% of employees participating. The percentage of employees who exercise regularly has also increased year by year based on the Health Awareness Survey, reaching 55.6％ in 2024 and exceeding 50％ for the first time.
Sleep
We provided employees with access to a personal sleep assessment tool that helps individuals better understand their sleep patterns, along with related seminars. According to post-event surveys, many participants reported that they gained a better understanding of their own sleep habits. Because sleep-related issues are often influenced by multiple factors, including mental health and medical conditions, significant improvements have not yet been reflected in the survey results. However, we will continue to take a multifaceted approach, including mental health initiatives and follow-up support after health checkups, to help improve sleep quality among employees.
We will continue promoting initiatives related to nutrition, exercise, and sleep improvement to support the health and well-being of our employees.
(4) Presenteeism Initiatives
The primary factors affecting presenteeism at SAKATA INX in 2024 were identified as (1) eye strain, (2) fatigue, and (3) neck and shoulder discomfort, based on responses to Section B of the 57-item Brief Job Stress Questionnaire included in the 2024 stress check survey.
To help alleviate these factors, we hold office yoga events led by a certified yoga instructor twice a year at both our headquarters and production sites. These sessions provide employees with an opportunity to learn and practice simple yoga exercises that can be incorporated into their daily work routines. Participant feedback has been highly positive, with many employees commenting that the sessions helped them relax, refresh their minds, and feel physically refreshed.
(Osaka Head Office)
(5) Smoking Cessation Initiatives
To help reduce smoking rates, we provide a smoking cessation support program that utilizes nicotine gum and is available to employees throughout the year. We also offer access to online smoking cessation clinics subsidized by the Health Insurance Society. In 2024, in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day, we conducted awareness-raising activities to promote a smoke-free workplace. These initiatives included displaying informational posters and providing opportunities for employees who smoke to try nicotine gum. Through these efforts, we sought to increase awareness of smoking cessation and encourage employees to take positive steps toward better health.