Creating a new future and value together with customers to support a safe and secure society
Takanobu Ide
President and Chief Executive Officer
As a technology trading company, we do more than simply sell products—we design business solutions and work closely with our customers to pursue future-oriented innovations. This approach, which centers on delivering one-stop services, also contributes to enriching people’s lives and, by extension, addressing social issues.
At Takachiho Koheki, we have established a CSR Charter, a Corporate Code of Conduct, and a Basic Policy on Sustainability, which together serve as the foundation for promoting a sustainable society through our business activities. Building on this framework, we have identified key sustainability issues (materiality) and defined specific areas for action across four pillars: environment, socioeconomics, human resources, and governance.
While our products and services may not directly address environmental challenges, we believe we can make a meaningful impact by creating value together with our customers. Guided by our purpose—“Using the power of technology and consideration for all, creating the ‘essentials of the future’ in different environments”—we promote sustainable management through efforts such as environmental conservation, the creation of comfortable living spaces, fulfilling work environments, and the cultivation of strong community ties.
Through these initiatives, we are committed to enhancing corporate value while rising to meet the challenges of a changing society.
Security—positioned as a priority area under our new medium-term management plan—plays a vital role in creating a safe and secure society through both cyber and physical security solutions.
We value our relationships with businesses and local communities, and are committed to reducing crime and enhancing quality of life. One such initiative is our continued participation in the Japan Association of Electronic Article Surveillance Machines, which supports crime prevention and public safety.
To address environmental challenges, we are promoting paperless workflows, using eco-friendly vehicles for our sales fleet, and encouraging lighter, more casual business attire to reduce energy consumption for air conditioning. These initiatives are all part of our broader efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a target of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2030.
Our commitment goes beyond our own operations—we are also calculating emissions across our entire supply chain in accordance with Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
We are strengthening our human capital through initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction—ultimately contributing to greater productivity and corporate value. These efforts include the introduction of an incentive program for professional certifications, the acquisition of Kurumin certification, and the promotion of health and productivity management. In addition, over 90% of our employees participate in our employee stock ownership plan, demonstrating a high level of engagement.
Aligned with our Human Rights Policy, we are committed to promoting diversity both within the Company and in our external interactions. We also emphasize respect for human rights across our entire supply chain.
As part of our social contribution activities, we support artists with disabilities by displaying Paralym Art in our offices, and have installed donation-based vending machines that contribute a portion of proceeds to charitable causes—initiatives that also help raise employee awareness of social issues.
We also value engagement with the local community. This includes participating in clean-up efforts organized by the Yotsuya District Council and hosting outreach classes at our headquarters for elementary school students from nearby schools. Through these efforts, we aim to build strong, positive relationships with the communities where we operate.
In terms of governance, we are working to accelerate decision-making and strengthen our governance framework by transitioning to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. We also promote management with a strong awareness of shareholder interests, supported by the disclosure of key financial indicators such as return on equity (ROE) and return on invested capital (ROIC).
At the same time, we are reviewing the performance-linked ratio and evaluation metrics used in executive compensation. In the non-financial area, we place particular importance on employee engagement scores. Our annual engagement survey, in particular, provides me with valuable insights into how our employees think and feel.
By building a robust management structure that supports the execution of our strategies, we aim to remain a company that serves society and continues to earn its trust.
April 1, 2025
Takanobu Ide
President and Chief Executive Officer
Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd.