About SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 toward the realization of a sustainable world.
The SDGs aim to solve environmental, social, and economic issues.
SDGs to which the Bando Group contributes
In January 2020, the Bando Group set the Group Targets for SDGs and set KPIs for each target in February 2021.
With an eye to contributing to various SDGs through our Sustainability activities, the Group will work on the following three SDGs deeply
related to our initiatives of the mid-to long-term management plan and to which we can contribute most in order to contribute to the achievement of sustainable society through our business and corporate activities.
Belts which reduce energy loss with a unique structure of rubber compound design and notches
A system to maximize transmission efficiency of flat belts by preventing meandering and skidding with uniquely developed autonomous meandering control pulley and auto tensioner
Achieve energy efficiency in various equipment
The Bando Group’s core products of belts are used to transmit power and transport goods. We support operation of a wide range of equipment from large machinery used in resources development to appliances at home and office. We will pursue belts that transmit energy more efficiently and contribute to achieving energy efficiency of various equipment and reducing CO2 emissions.
Target
“Environmentally-Friendly Products” to
50％
or more
(Fiscal 2026)
(Fiscal 2026)
of newly marketed products that meet our original environmental standards such as
- Energy-saving
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
Develop production methods enabling efficient use of materials and energy with less waste
Manufacturing products uses lots of materials and energy. As a manufacturer, we are working to develop new production methods for our core products that enable manufacturing with efficient use of resources. We will design and develop products that reduce highly toxic substances and waste and achieve eco-friendly manufacturing that reduces wastes and energy consumption significantly.
Ashikaga Plant
Polyurethane belts
80
％
Nankai Plant
Accessory drive power transmission belts for automobiles
60
％or more
Wakayama Plant
Industrial toothed belts
Double
Target
- Develop smart manufacturing methods
which achieve any of the following:
Double
labor productivity
Double
energy productivity
Double
environmental impact productivity
Create added value efficiently to create healthy and enthusiastic workplace
The major premise for the sustainable growth of a company is to create a vital organization where diverse personnel can fully demonstrate their strengths and abilities.
We are promoting initiatives aimed at evolution of organizational capabilities to realize a highly productive work style.
Our efforts include improving and supporting work processes, making proposals, and giving guidance on the improvement of work efficiency with the use of IT, as well as initiatives to improve engagement and work healthily and enthusiastically.
Target
Realize work style with high productivity
Improve engagement
Realize work style with high productivityImprove engagement