Message

Our purpose “Ideas to touch the heart via moments with smiles” represents the raison d'etre of our company that aims to realize refreshing, healthy lifestyles and contribute to affluent life full of smiles.

The world is faced with unpredictable issues, such as climate change, resource circulation, and the widening of social disparities, so enterprises are further required to solve social issues through business activities. In this age, our company is pursuing the transformation “From a daily necessities manufacturer to a wellness company” by utilizing our unique Air Care core technologies. We can grow sustainably, by not merely providing products, but also contributing to the wellness of people and the entire society through “Kaori.”

The published “Integrated Report 2025” discloses how we will achieve the sustainability of the environment and society and the sustainable growth of our company. The three sustainability strategies in the medium-term management plan have progressed steadily.

We diffused “the management of business by all staff members” and concentrated on the fostering of a corporate culture in which diverse personnel can exert their abilities to the maximum degree. By enriching the program for promoting DE&I (diversity, equity & inclusion), we increased employees’ engagement score to a record-high level. We believe that this high engagement will lead to the improvement in originality in the development of new products.

In order to deal with the problems with the global supply chain, we promote collaborative activities for sustainability with suppliers.
We cope with CSR-related risks (environment, human rights, labor, safety, hygiene, and corporate ethics), and are cementing the cooperation with suppliers. Through such efforts, we will improve business continuity and promote more reliable, responsible procurement activities.

We prioritize the initiatives for coping with climate change and resource circulation as pressing issues.
We attained the target CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 + 2) for the fiscal year ended March 2007 earlier than planned. Regarding the estimation of Scope 3 emissions, in the fiscal year ended March 2025, we estimated emissions in major categories and identified high-priority hotspots for reduction, aiming for disclosure of FY 2027 Scope 3 emissions. We will make continuous efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and purchase electric power derived from renewable energy, with the aim of realizing carbon neutrality in 2050. Regarding resource circulation, we changed the plastic materials for containers of “DASHUTAN CHARCOAL,” contributing significantly to the reduction of the usage of plastics. As a concrete outcome, we considerably increased products with the“Minna de Eco” mark, encouraging customers to choose environmentally conscious products.

S.T. aims for “sustainability based on co-creation.” The sustainability of the environment and society is the base of our economic activities, so it cannot be achieved without the cooperation with all stakeholders.
We will keep making every possible effort to provide products and services that bring moments with smiles and then develop a better society. We would sincerely appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

October 30, 2025
Yo Kozuki
President & CEO