Social Contribution | Social | Sustainability | GUNZE LIMITED

Policy and Basic Approach The Gunze Group declares in Chapter 1 of the Gunze Group Code of Conduct: “Gunze shall strive to contribute to society through its corporate activities and fulfill its responsibilities as a corporate citizen.”

Chapter 1
Gunze endeavors to contribute to society through its corporate activities and to fulfill its responsibility as a corporate citizen. 1. We shall develop useful, safe products and services, for society and deliver relief and satisfaction to our customers.
2. We shall proactively pursue environmental health issues in our corporate activities, and work to co-exist with the global environment.
3. We shall support and participate in community activities, as well as social activities, and contribute to society.
4. We shall educate and enlighten all members of the company so that they can be good corporate citizens. We shall respect human rights, personality, and individuality in all corporate activities.
5. We shall value communication with society and disclose corporate information in a positive and fair manner to ensure transparency.

Sustainability Management

Nurturing the next generation

Gunze's Innerwear workshop

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Engagement with Local Communities and Local government

Engagement with Local Communities

Gunze Museum

Opened on May 24, 2014, the Ayabe Gunze Square comprises Ayabe Tokusankan (specialty products store), Ayabe Rose Garden, and Gunze Museum. Considered as one of the most important tourist spots in Ayabe City, the Ayabe Gunze Square collaborates with various activities of “Kyoto by the Sea” project, which promotes the creation of attractive places for tourists in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture.

Gunze Museum’s “Tsudoi-gura” community hall is used by various circles and individuals for exhibitions related to culture, arts, education, and welfare. (Its use by circles and individuals based in Ayabe City is subsidized by Ayabe City and Gunze, respectively, for one-third of the usage fee.) Gunze also cooperates with Ayabe Tokusankan and Ayabe City in holding various events through the Square’s partnership conference involving Ayabe City, the Ayabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ayabe Tourism Association, and Gunze Museum.

	No. of visitors	No. of “Tsudoi-gura” users
FY2024	52,002	27 groups
FY2023	27,740	22 groups
FY2022	16,363	17 groups
FY2021	6,778	14 groups
FY2020	8,618	7 groups
FY2019	41,896	23 groups

Factory tours and workplace experiences

Gunze factories and logistics centers accept local elementary, junior high, and high school students to observe these facilities, while also allowing trainees to experience work.

Environmental Conservation Initiatives

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Charity Work, Volunteer Activities The Gunze Love Earth Club was established in April 2006 as a social contribution initiative to commemorate Gunze's 110th anniversary. The club contributes to society by collecting donations from its members and facilitating donations to NPOs and similar organizations through the company's matching system.
Gunze will continue its unique support moving forward, focusing on areas such as the environment, children, and health to help realize a sustainable society.

Activity report for 2024(PDF:363KB)

Disaster-Affected Areas and Humanitarian Aid GUNZE provides support through the emergency disaster response alliance “SEMA”* when large-scale natural disasters occur within Japan.

*SEMA is a disaster response alliance that provides one-stop support utilizing the materials and services possessed by companies through collaboration between private companies and civil society organizations (CSOs) when large-scale natural disasters occur within Japan.
Private companies and civil society organizations (CSOs) are members.

Collaboration with external parties

Participation in the Pink Ribbon Program

Since 2015, Gunze has been an official supporter for J.POSH, an NPO certified to promote the Pink Ribbon Program. Gunze also co-sponsors Pink Ribbon-related events held at various places in Japan.