As a leading company in resin processing,

our aim is to become an essential presence in a sustainable society.

The Shin-Etsu Polymer Group building a sustainable society

Based on our corporate philosophy, the Shin-Etsu Polymer Group has earned the trust of a diverse range of stakeholders by putting safety and fairness above all else and creating new value through technologies and products that address societal needs. While the products we provide as a resin processing manufacturer may be somewhat low key, our items made from silicone rubber and various plastics materials are highly practical, enabling more convenient lifestyles as well as making a significant contribution to the industrial sector. Our goal is to become an indispensable part of a sustainable society by addressing customers' diverse needs through our one-stop service capabilities, spanning from material development to molding and processing.

 

 

Promoting Our Forward-Looking Medium-Term Management Plan
In pursuit of our vision, the Group is currently pursuing business strategies and financial and non-financial strategies under the “Shin-Etsu Polymer Global & Growth 2027” medium-term management plan. Demand for semiconductor-related containers, viewed as a growth area, has remained steady in recent years, and we are expanding our production capacity to meet societal demands such as the widespread adoption of generative AI. In the automotive-related products segment, another growth area, the shift toward environmentally friendly vehicles has become inevitable, and we are focusing our efforts on developing peripheral components. In base areas such as input devices, OA rollers, food packaging wrapping film, and functional compounds, we have also been working to bolster our product competitiveness by developing unique products that are conscious of and contribute to the environment.

 

 

Our Roadmap to Achieving Carbon Neutrality
The Group’s initiatives to address social issues through our business operations are being driven in alignment with nine “Key Sustainability Issues.” With regard to tackling the urgent challenge of achieving carbon neutrality, we have set a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to fiscal 2013 levels by 2030, and the entire company is committed to working together toward this goal. To achieve this, the Group has set the ambitious new target of increasing the share of renewable energy in our power supply to 33% by 2030, and we are also working actively to switch over to energy-saving equipment.

 

 

Our Responsibility to Address Human Rights Issues
The medium-term management plan sets a target overseas sales ratio of 60% for fiscal 2027, and this ratio reached 55% in fiscal 2024. As we continue to expand our business globally, we recognize that human rights issues can pose significant business risks, and we believe that strengthening our response to such issues is imperative. The Group conducts business activities in accordance with the Shin-Etsu Group Human Rights Policy and conducts supplier surveys to verify compliance with this policy. Additionally, as part of our Company’s unique initiatives, we have been undertaking systematic human rights due diligence since fiscal 2024 and have begun scrutinizing the efforts of key suppliers whose business activities are significantly impacted by exposure to risks. Furthermore, we are urgently establishing systems in keeping with a global corporation, such as expanding our internal reporting system and supplier hotline. We believe that through this series of initiatives, awareness of human rights within the company has steadily risen.

 

 

Human Capital Strategy Supporting Sustainable Growth
Due to Japan’s declining birthrate, aging population, and population decline becoming increasingly pronounced, securing, retaining, and developing excellent human resources is essential for the Group to achieve sustainable growth and contribute to society through our business activities. The effective utilization of human resources underpins all our business activities, and active communication among employees increases work motivation. Based on this belief, we are striving to enhance our training programs to bring out the full potential and motivation of each employee, while continuously working to create an environment where a diversity of employees can work comfortably and healthily with enthusiasm at every stage of their lives. Furthermore, to recruit human resources, we are actively hiring mid-career workers and upgrading our reemployment system. We are also reviewing recruitment methods and compensation packages based on our mid- to long-term business strategy. 

 

 

Our Mission as a Leading Company in the Resin Processing Field
As a leading company in the resin processing field, we will continue to give form to the formless and remain the unsung heroes helping to build a better future. We are committed to earnestly tackling diverse ESG challenges to enhance our own sustainability as we strive to realize sustainability. To this end, we ask for your continued support for the growth of the Shin-Etsu Polymer Group.